Vintages Shop Online July 28, 2011 Release

Here are my favourites of the 10 wines tasted – no notes just star ratings; except for the top rated wine, which there’ll be a note for:

NB: Atalon Corestone Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon … not tasted

Three-and-a-Half Star Wines (*** ½) …
Brooks 2008 Janus Pinot Noir ($39.95 - #0238543) – Oregon, USA
Craggy Range 2005 Sophia ($56.95 - #0057711) – New Zealand

Three-and-a-Half-Plus Star Wines (*** ½ +) …
Brotte 2009 Vieilles Vignes Chateauneuf-du-Pape ($49.95 - #0184234) – Rhone, France

Four Star Wines (****) …
Domaine Boisson 2009 Clos de la Brussiere Massif D’Uchaux ($24.95 - #0246017) – Rhone, France

Four-Plus Star Wines (****+) …
Keenan 2007 Mailbox Vineyard Reserve Merlot ($49.95 - #0104380) – California, USA

Four-and-a-Half Star Wines (**** ½) …
Columbia Crest 2007 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon ($48.95 - #0056515) – Washington, USA … this is one really good wine with lots of spice, dark fruit and vanilla oak, very old world in style yet with smooth, silky tannins and a cherry oriented finish; a touch of dried fruit gives this one added depth, while the 14.5% alcohol adds weight.

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