Archive for the ‘€15-€20’ Category

Guitian Godello 2005 (Bodegas la Tapada, Valdeorras, Galicia)

Posted on August 25th, 2008 1 Comment

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Guitian Godello Valdeorras 2005

Wine word of the day: “unctuous” – a perfect match for this buttery beauty from Galicia.

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Domaine des Croix Bourgogne Rouge 2005

Posted on August 13th, 2008 8 Comments

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Domaine des Croix Bourgogne Rouge Pinot Noir 2005

Wine of the year. No question.

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Salena Estate Organic Shiraz

Posted on August 10th, 2008 2 Comments

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David Dennison Fine Wines very kindly sent me three sample of wine to try. The second is the Salena Estate Organic Shiraz from Riverland in South Australia.

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Salena Estate Organic Chardonnay

Posted on August 5th, 2008 1 Comment

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David Dennison Fine Wines very kindly sent me three sample of wine to try. The first is the Salena Estate Organic Chardonnay from Renmark, Riverland in South Australia.

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Monte Da Penha Alentejo Reserva 2006 (white)

Posted on July 17th, 2008 1 Comment

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A really decent white from Portugal, new to the shelves of Enowine.

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Bágoa do Miño Albariño Lagrima 2007 (Bodegas As Laxas, Rias Baixas)

Posted on July 16th, 2008 No Comments yet

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A gorgeous Albarino from Rias Baixas. Excellent balance and long lasting.

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Capricho Val de Paxariñas, a great white from Bierzo

Posted on July 8th, 2008 8 Comments

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Capricho Val de Paxarinas Bierzo

Beautiful white from Bierzo in Galicia.

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Open wine Riesling write-up

Posted on May 29th, 2008 5 Comments

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The second open wine tasting took place last night (28th May) in Fallon & Byrne. The theme was Riesling, trying 5 different Rieslings.

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Some words on a Backert Riesling “Kalkgrube” Alsace 1997

Posted on May 15th, 2008 4 Comments

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Backert Riesling from Alsace
A lovely Riesling from Alsace, still fresh and spritely after 11 years in the bottle.

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A little more from Cahors: Chateau du Cèdre “Le Prestige” 2004

Posted on May 9th, 2008 2 Comments

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Photo of Chateau du Cedre Le Prestige 2004 from Cahors

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