Presenter: The Committee
|
 (David, Paul, Karl,
Geoff, Fred & Harry)
December 2012
|
| Wines |
Region |
Country |
Source |
Cost |
Comments |
Type |
1.
Sharpham 2010
Dart Valley Reserve
|
Devon
|
England |
Oddbins
|
£10
|
11% (DW)
Presented blind. A full nose,
soft and quite creamy with a light floral touch.
Relatively viscous in the mouth and a touch flabby
on the mid-palate but showing a citrus/sherbert tang
on the tongue into the finish. Hints of Sauvignon
Blanc from this Madeleine-Angevine, Phoenix &
Bacchus blend.
|
White |
2.
Stag's Leap 2008 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
|
California
|
USA |
n/k
|
£20
|
13.5% (DW) A peach aspect
to the nose and a rich colour in the glass.
Interesting enough at the front but there's a
coarseness on the palate, hollowing out on the
finish which shows some bitter lychee. Possibly
slightly oxidised?
|
|
3.
Domaine de Terrebrune 2011 Bandol Rose
|
Provence
|
France |
n/k
|
£21
|
13.5% (PR) A sulphur "flintspark"
nose which then goes into subtle red fruit. Pale
Onion skin colour and delicate flavour with some
strawberry and cream on an warm finish. A very good
rose.
|
Rose |
4.
E. Guigal 2003 Brune et Blonde Cote Rotie
|
Rhône
|
France |
Makro
|
£15
|
13% (KL) A meaty nose
with some burnt tar. Savoury, secondary flavours on
the palate and a cofee finish, a good wine but
general agreement said it was too young.
|
Red |
5.
La Crema
2009 Monterey County Pinot Noir
|
California
|
USA |
(Hampstead)
|
£25
|
13.9% (GC) A meaty Pinot
with a strong nose with some stewed cabbage and
smoke. Sweet fresh fruit on the palate with good
structure, rich dark-chocolate/coffee tannins and
good length.
|
|
6.
CaRo
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
|
Mendoza |
Argentina |
n/k
|
£34
|
14% (FB) Spicy tar and
menthol (medicinal) nose which develops into
liquorice. Initially comes across as harsh but
integrates quickly into a smooth drinking wine.
Spicy tannins throughout but the fruit balances them
perfectly, a very drinkable wine.
|
|
7.
Bussola 2006 Valpolicella Classico Superiore
|
Veneto
|
Italy |
Majestic
|
£22
|
15.5% (HR) A tarry, stewed
raisin nose with a soft mid-palate, tannins a touch
harsh at the esges. Quite juicy fruit, soft with a
coffee finish that is almost bitter.
|
|
8.
Royal Oporto 1982 Vintage Port
|
Douro
|
Portugal |
n/k
|
£36+
|
21% (FB) Tawny, almost
amber in colour with a strong alcoholic nose that
tickles the sinuses. Light raisins on the palate,
quite fresh and mentholly.
|
Fortified |
|
12/12/2012 |
Raffle wine: Quinta de Pancus Seleccao
do Enolojo
Won by: Suzanne Wright |
