Presenters: David
Whitaker (1&2), Harry Rose (3&4)
Geoff Cullen
(5&6), Fred Bell (7&8)
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 December
2011 minutes:
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| Wines |
Region |
Country |
Source |
Cost |
Comments |
Type |
1.
Clos D’Yvigne
2009 Princesse de Clèves, Bergerac
|
South West
|
France |
Majestic
|
£9.99
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14%. Sauvignon
Blanc (50%), Semillon (30%) and Muscadelle (20%).
“very rich with acidity” “exotic” “cloying on
finish” “thick wine” “very good aperitif” “good
start”
|
White |
2.
Au Bon Climat
2006 Hildegard, Santa Maria Valley
|
California
|
USA |
Majestic
|
£25.00
|
13.5%. A blend
of 55% Pinot Gris 40% Pinot Blanc and 5% Aligote.
“bit of oak” “toffee caramel aftertaste” “very
enthusiastic wine making” “massive wine but well
balanced” “long” “concentrated tropical fruit”
|
White |
3.
Valdipatta
2007 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
|
Tuscany
|
Italy |
Wine Chambers
|
£19.99
|
14.5%. “morello
cherries” “tannic” “medium weight” “burn on finish”
“~nice~ aromatic nose” “dry”
|
Red |
4.
Tommasi 2008
Valpolicella Ripasso
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Veneto
|
Italy |
Wine Chambers
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£17.99
|
13%. “raisins,
currants” “fresh tasting” “lack of structure”
“sweetness” “light tannins” “a good example”
|
Red |
5.
Vignerons de Caractère 2007 Eloquence, Gigondas
|
Rhône
|
France |
Cellar Door
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£28.00
|
15%. A blend of
75% Grenache 25% Syrah. “blackcurrant” “mocha”
“liquorice” “good structure” “uncomplicated”
“bramble” “does what it says on the tin”
|
Red |
6.
Petaluma 2008
Shiraz Adelaide Hills
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South Australia
|
Australia |
Majestic
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£15.99
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14%. “well
structured” “brooding” “spicy” “vanilla” “grown-up
ribena” “on young side” “elegant tannins” “toothy
wine”
|
Red |
7.
Geoff
Merrill 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon,
McLaren Vale
|
South Australia
|
Australia |
Piper Wines
|
£13.00
|
14.5%. “mint
chocolate” “black fruits” “balanced” “fresh fruit on
aftertaste” “amazing acidity” “beautiful wine” |
Red |
8.
Smith
Woodhouse 1985 Vintage Port
|
Douro
|
Portugal |
Fred's Cellar
|
£70.00
|
20%. “raisins,
figs” "needs more time” “marzipan” “silky smooth ”
“marmite wine” “intense” “savoury”.
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Fortified |
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14/12/2011 |
Raffle wine: J Moreau et fils Pinot Noir
Won by: Harry Rose |
