Monthly Archives: September 2011

Ch Segur de Cabanac 2000

Posted on 18 September 2011 by Gary Bowering

Deep colour with just a hint of brown. Smoky nose, quite perfumed with violets obvious. Balanced, very good clean fruit, plums and blackcurrants and some lovely smoky mushroom in the background. Florals on the finish, quite long. Lovely delicious wine. … Continue reading →

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Ch Bourgneuf 1996

Posted on 17 September 2011 by Gary Bowering

Mid deep red with amber edge. Quite dusty, fragrant but delicate, some light plum notes. Palate reflects nose. Red fruits (especially plums) come through on the finish. Good wine but fading. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France 16.5/20 [tasted 17-09-2011] www.wine-searcher.com/wine-33695-1996-chateau-bourgneuf-pomerol-france Bought en … Continue reading →

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Pegasus Bay Dry Riesling 2007

Posted on 10 September 2011 by Gary Bowering

Medium deep green-gold. Touch of kerosene and some light florals. Good aged character, petrol, lemon and stonefruit blossoms. Long finish with good acid and lovely marmalade honey. Waipara, New Zealand 18/20 [tasted 10-09-2011] www.pegasusbay.com Bought cellar door. Stored in a … Continue reading →

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Alluviale Cabernet/Merlot/Franc 2003

Posted on 8 September 2011 by Gary Bowering

Good deep red robe. Big nose of fruit, but elegant with it, red fruits and berries, florals and violets, plums and blackberries, very good. Plums, blackberries, blackcurrants and some lovely smokiness and cedar. Long, long finish with fruit lingering. Good … Continue reading →

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