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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Philipponnat Mareuil Royal Reserve Champagne n/v
Cellared since Dec 2005. Lovely light gold with a touch of green. Good bead; yeasty with a touch of marmite on the nose; mellow yet crisp acid with apple and a touch of fine cider. In balance – ripe, rich … Continue reading
Margrain Chenin Blanc 2006
Touch of sweet straw, grass, and citrus and stone fruits on the nose; mirrored on the palate, with lovely lemon and lime. A hint of sugar and then clean acid cutting through. Fruit stays on the finish. Maturing nicely. Easily … Continue reading
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Tagged 2006, Chenin Blanc, Margrain, Martinborough, New Zealand
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Palliser Estate Martinborough Riesling 2007
Delicious and just coming into its own. Good citrus characters and acid backbone in balance with a gentle sprinkling of ripe fruit sugars. A hint of mineral/kerosene in there too. Just 12% alcohol, and a few more years ahead of … Continue reading
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Tagged 2007, Martinborough, New Zealand, Palliser Estate, Riesling
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