Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Ludwig Rulandské modré 2011 výběr z hroznů

Variety: Pinot Noir

Country of origin: Czech Republic
Wine appellation: Moravia, Mikulov sub-appellation, Novosedly village, Růžová hora vineyard
Vintage: 2011
Alcohol content: 12.0%
Color: medium ruby red
Bouquet: very fruity,  sour cherries, plums, hint of rustic
Taste: medium body, similar to nose the wine is very much fruity , sour black cherries, good acidity, nice structure, plums, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: duck liver pate
Overall score: 3+7+11+6+6=823
Price: CZK 120 on sale
Stopper: single piece cork
Darker in color, very fruity pinot with hint of rustic and slightly animal tones, Good value for the money, still young and will i prove over 3 years for sure.

Vinselekt Michlovský Malverina 2005 Organic

Asd stated one three weeks ago, please refer to my tasting in February 13, 2014.

Monday, March 10, 2014

Undurraga Aliwen Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2010

See my yesterday notes.

Doña Paula Estate Torrontés 2011

Variety: Torrontés
Country of origin: Argentina
Wine appellation: Mendoza, Torrontés Valley
Vintage: 2011
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Color: light to medium yellow
Bouquet: flowers, roses, acacia blossom, citrus fruit
Taste: medium body, pink grapefruit, flatter mid profile, medium to lower acidity, quite straightforward, hint of range crust, medium  to slightly longer finish
Recommended food pairing: chicken
Overall score: 4+7+11+6+6= 84
Price: CZK 200 on sale
Stopper: screw cap
Average  Torrontes, there are better examples of the variety, reasonable value though:-)

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Viajero Limited Edition Chardonnay 2007 Gran Reserva

Variety: Chardonnay
Country of origin: Chile
Wine appellation: Maule Valley
Vintage: 2007
Alcohol content: 14.0%
Color: medium yellow
Bouquet: subdued, hint of pineapple, ripe melon and vanilla
Taste: medium body, pineapple, white grapefruit, hint of vanilla, medium to long finish
Recommended food pairing: creamy pasta, pork loin
Overall score: 4+6+12+6+6=84
Price: CZK 300
Stopper: single piece cork
Quite disappointment from Gran Reserva Category. It is nicely drinkable, but lacks a bit of structure and complexity one would expect from Gran Reserva category.

Undurraga Aliwen Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Looking at my last tasting notes of the same wine from August 2013 the wine has not really changed.

Friday, March 7, 2014