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//010308 Tasting Info - Stella Bella
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"16 Margaret River Wineries (from over 100 producers) received a 5 star rating which included for the second year running. "+
"- Outstanding Stella Bella Wines
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"Outstanding winery capable of producing wines of the highest calibre. Wine-makers in Margaret River may look like surfers but their approach is anything but casual.
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"Stella Bella Wines is a small, privately owned wine company, located in the Margaret River region of Western Australia that makes wines under the quixotic brand names of Stella Bella, Suckfizzle and Skuttlebutt. Margaret River wine producer Stella Bella aims to be as :
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"CREATIVE - while curious about new and different wine styles and grape varieties they never neglect the virtues and lessons of tradition. "+
"OPPORTUNISTIC - Their vineyards provide much of their fruit yet they are always in search of grape growers with a Stella Bella vision. "+
"EXCELLENT - They aim to deliver an individual range of crafted, quality wines. "+
"The Stella Bella wines are the creation of fruit selected from vineyard sites and blends of sub-regions within Margaret River. These wines provide the future production growth, with deference to the regional expression of Margaret River, and without compromising quality, individuality or character. "+
"The recognition achieved over a very short period of time, and consequent demand, highlighted the need and desire to expand. In 2001, capital was secured from investors overseas and locally. This provides a robust financial platform to ensure production growth and support future brand extension. "+
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"1. Stella Bella Shiraz 2004
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"The Stella Bella style is bold, fruit-driven and vibrant. Aromas of dark berries and plums are supported by high-quality oak, and the wine is full-bodied, intense and lively on the palate. Well-concentrated fruit, polished tannins and youthful exuberance. "+
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Grape Varietals: 100% Shiraz
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" Best Shiraz of the Show,
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" 91/100 by
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"2. Stella Bella Tempranillo 2005
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"The blood- plum colour implies a brooding depth of fruit. Hints of sweet spice, leather and a dusty earth perfume combine with warm red fruits on the nose."+
" On the palate, the concentrated core of dark savoury cherry is surrounded by juicy and soft, blood plum fruit. The abundant and ripe fruit tannins act in sync to both focus and enlarge the palate."+
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Grape Varietals: 100 % Tempranillo
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" 92/100 by
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"3. Stella Bella Sangiovese and
Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
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"The esteemed and traditional grape of Tuscany and Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon are blended to produce a wine of grape contrast. As a young wine, the savory earth, dry cherry fruits and chunky tannins of Sangiovese juxtapose the sweet berry fruits and long, fine tannins of Cabernet Sauvignon. With time the components meld in a “bricks and mortar’’ fashion – more heterogeneous than homogenous yet supple in structure, rich in fruits and contrasts."+
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Grape Varietals:
54 % Sangiovese and 46 % Cabernet Sauvignon
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" 94/100 by James Halliday, Wine Companion 2007 | "+
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//080308 Tasting Info - Henri Bourgeois
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"Established his domaine in Chavignol, a town which is probably more famous for its goat's cheese - Crottin de Chavignol - than its wine. Nevertheless, the domaine has become one of the most important houses in Sancerre, operating both as a grower and as a négociant.
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" The Bourgeois family have been making wine in Sancerre for ten generations, although until recent times the family business has been small. In 1950, under the control of Henri Bourgeois himself, the domaine was just 2 ha in size. Today the firm is run by Jean-Marie Bourgeois, with apparent boundless energy. Having grown to an impressive 65 ha, the domaine provides about half of the firm's needs, the remaining half being purchased from local growers.
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" Henri Bourgeois turns out a range of Sancerre and other appellations, principally Pouilly-Fumé. The range is, in fact, almost beyond comprehension, and if we were to take into account the family's venture in New Zealand then it really would be too much. Nevertheless the most commonly found cuvées are worth detailing. The top Sancerre is the MD de Bourgeois, made from the slopes adjacent to Les Monts Damnés; La Bourgeoise, made from fifty year old vines on the southwest facing slopes of St Satur; Etienne Henri, made from the same fruit as La Bourgeoise but fermented in new oak; and Sancerre d'Antan, an old vines bottling from silicious soils, which is neither fined nor filtered.
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" In addition to these bottlings, in exceptional years the fruit from Les Monts Damnés may be released as a separate cuvée. The basic Henri Bourgeois Sancerre, La Vigne Blanche, a négoce bottling, is a good example of the appellation, but a step up is the Grande Réserve, made from both purchased and domaine-grown fruit. The red wines include a standard Henri Bourgeois bottling, but also La Bourgeoise cuvée. There are also some late-harvest white wines produced.
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"1. Henri Bourgeois Pouilly Fume 2006
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"The aromatic, floral and smoked nature of the Sauvignon grape variety is the most dominant aspect of this charming wine. It displays its elegance, fruitiness and roundness and is very persistent in the mouth. Served at about 10°c. "+
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Grape Varietals: 100% Sauvignon blanc
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"2. Pouilly Fume La Demoiselle 2006
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"Finesse, complex aromas, concentrated and fruity best characterize this prestige selection. In the first years, the fruit of the Sauvignon grape dominates with a discreet hint of terroir and small wood notes at the finish. With time, sensations become more homogenous, the evolved Sauvignon shows us its complex (and unfortunately too rare) aromatic palate. Finally, the light wood notes are completely melted away bringing enormous depth to this great wine. "+
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Grape Varietals: 100% Sauvignon blanc
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"3. Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Les Baronnes 2006
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"A wine of exotic fruit and citrus aromas; subtle yet powerful. Its persistence and harmony find their origin in the exposition and quality of the terroir. "+
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Grape Varietals: 100% Sauvignon blanc
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"4. Henri Bourgeois Sancerre La Bourgeoise 2005
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"Served at 12°c, this wine with its gun-flint aromas and spicy bouquet is subtly wooded, rich in fruit, full-bodied, well balanced, and very reminiscent of the Sauvignon flower and grape. The richness and intensity of the flavor linger long and harmoniously on the palate. This prestigious selection has excellent bottle maturation potential and will continue to evolve for 10 to 12 years. "+
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Grape Varietals: 100 % Sauvignon Blanc
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"| - Great success 2005 vintage, La revue du vin de France | "+
"| - 90pts by Guide Hachette 2005 | "+
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//150308 Tasting Info - Vignamaggio
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"The Villa of Vignamaggio
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" Surrounded by elegant Italian gardens in a stunningly beautiful corner of the Chianti countryside, offers an authentic testimony of country life during the Renaissance period. The main part of the villa dates back to the 14th century.
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" The Gherardi family, who bought the villa from the Gherardini at the end of the 16th century, was responsible for its present appearance. The Gherardini were a noble family in Tuscany, probably of Etruscan or Roman origin. They began to construct their castle at Montagliari on a hill dominating the Greve river valley. The Gherardini moved to the other side of the valley at Vignamaggio where they built the first part of the villa. Mona Lisa, the daughter of Anton Maria Gherardini, was born at Vignamaggio in 1479.
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" Contessa Elena Castelbarco, whose family restored the Italian gardens and the villa, bought the estate in 1925. Since 1988 Gianni Nunziante the new owner has undertaken an extensive renovation of the buildings, the gardens, the vineyards and the wine cellars.
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" Vignamaggio, known as one of the most prestigious names among the farms in Chianti, owns over 50 hectares of vineyards producing an average of 5.000 bottles per hectare of the best wine from selected clones of the Chianti tradition and other varieties in an advances stage of experimentation in this area.
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"1. Chianti Classico D.O.C.G 2005
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"Intense ruby red. Bouquet of intense, rich and persistent, with hints of raspberries and blackberries. Full-bodied, warm, pleasant, well-balanced. "+
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100% Sangiovese
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"2. Chianti Classico Castello di Riserva Monna Lisa 2001
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"Deep ruby red color wit burgundy tones after aging. Very intense, persistent, fine, full, with hints of oak and woodland fruit. Full-bodied, fairly tannic, long and warm. "+
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Grape Varietals:
90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
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"| - Rated 89 Points by Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) | "+
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"3. The 2001 Chianti Classico 600
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"Deep ruby red. Its bouquet reveals hint of spices combined with a fruitiness which is reminiscent of redcurrants and raspberries. Has an intense taste with an elegant and rounded tannic structure and well-balanced acidity. "+
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Grape Varietals:
80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
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"4. Wine Obsession 2001
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"Intense ruby red. Full-bodied, smooth and warm. Very intense and persistent, fine with hints of spice and fruit.
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Grape Varietals:
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
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"5. Toscana IGT Cabernet Franc 2003
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"Very deep and intense ruby red. Its bouquet is of intense, very persistent; the primary aromas typical of the varietal blend harmoniously with the bouquets developed during aging. Full-bodied, warm, mellow. "+
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Grape Varietals:
100% Cabernet Franc
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//220308 Tasting Info - Terrazas
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"Terrazas de los Andes
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"“Our idea was to maintain the spirit and essence of the old building whilst preserving various original elements for daily use.”
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"At the end of the 1950's, the famous French Champagne house, Moët & Chandon (LVMH group, Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton), realised there was an enormous potential for growth in South America. Therefore they decided to send their wine analyst, Renaud Poirier, to these far away lands to study the possibility of expansion. Monsieur Poirier, having experimented in Peru, Chile, Brazil and various other regions in Argentina, finally proved that Luján de Cuyo, a region within the province of Mendoza was the best place for the birth of fine wines.
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"In 1960, Chandon Argentina was established, the first subsidiary of Moët & Chandon outside France. In the past, Chandon Argentina made only sparkling and generic still wines, however at the beginning of the '90's fuelled by a political system more orientated towards an international market, a varietal wines project was born, to which Terrazas has now become the reality.
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"Situated in Perdriel (Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza), there is an old Spanish style winery that was used by Pedro Domecq to create his brandy. Renaud Poirier asked Domecq if he could use his equipment to make the first experimental vintages, between 1957 and 1959.
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"Thirty years later Terrazas de los Andes was born, a tributary of Chandon Argentina dedicated exclusively to the production of varietal wines. To make the Terrazas de los Andes wines, Chandon Argentina took the initiative to restore this building, located in the heart of Perdriel and at the foot of the imposing Cordón del Plata
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" Terrazas is the Argentinean outpost of the giant Moët & Chandon empire, established in the 1980's with the purpose of making high-quality varietal wines, to complement the successful sparkling wine business of Chandon Argentina. Chief Winemaker is Roberto de la Mota (right), who comes from a distinguished lineage of Argentinean winemakers, his father, Raul, being amongst the most famous of all during 20-years at Bodega Weinert. Recently added to Roberto's portfolio, is \"Cheval des Andes\", a super-Argentinean joint venture between Roberto, and Pierre Lurton of Cheval Blanc. "+
" Roberto's winemaking education began in Argentina, where he studied winemaking in Mendoza, then the National University of Cuyo. But the Old world beckoned for an eager student of wine, and Roberto's diploma in viticulture and oenology actually comes from the winemaking school of Montpellier in southern France, where he graduated in 1989. "+
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" Roberto's earliest work was alongside his father at Cavas de Weinert, before moving to Bodega Chandon in 1994. He has been closely involved since the inception of the Terrazas project, which was finally established in 1997. "+
" From the beginning, Roberto recognised that altitude was perhaps the major governing influence on the final quality of grapes grown in Mendoza, and many of Terrazas vineyards lie well over 1,000 meters above sea level on the foothills of the Andes. At 1,200 meters, the Chardonnay vineyards of the Tupungato valley terraces are the highest, with a supply of pure Andean water feeding a drip irrigation system. Other vineyards have been chosen specifically to suit particular grape varieties, down to Cruz de Piedra at 750 meters above sea level, where Syrah is planted. "+
" Roberto says he enjoys the benefit of being part of the giant Moët & Chandon group, especially the chance to consult and receive inspiration from their geographically diverse winemaking teams in France, California and Australia. "+
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"1. Reserva Chardonnay 2005
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"White gold with green highlights. This fruit bomb explodes with fresh grapefruits, tangerines, intense pineapple and pears aromas with a mineral background. "+
"Crisp and refreshing with superb balance and a brisk acidity that carry the tropical fruit and honey dew notes through the pleasant finish. "+
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Chardonnay
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"2. Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
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"Black-garnet, with some touches of purple. Aromas of berry parade - cassis, black cherries, strawberries and raspberry jam. "+
"More berries and spices open to richness on the mid-palate. Tight structure with a nice grip, and robust body with a sleek and persistent finish. "+
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Grape Varietals:
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"3. Reserva Malbec 2005
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"Intense red, brilliant with blue shades. Powerful and very complex, notes of red fruits such as raspberry, red currant and plum are perceived. Aromas of vanilla and caramel stem from its aging in oak barrels. "+
"Taste of great structure, this wine stands out for its meatiness and intense rich flavor. Its well-established tannins give it character and a lively personality. Its greasy and round finish makes it a kind wine. "+
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//290308 Tasting Info
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"Antonin Rodet
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"This is one of the oldest and largest Burgundy Houses in France, which was started in 1875. A renowned Burgundy House signs its bottles with pride and commitment. Antonin Rodet The name alone is a guarantee of quality.
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"The challenge is to deliver the complete range of Burgundy wines, from the great names to the most humble, from the modest and little known Bourgogne Aligoté to the superb Montrachet, from a charming Bourgogne Pinot Noir to the glorious Chambertin, from the smallest appellations villages to the grand cru's, both for reds and whites.
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"A wide circle of journalists constantly reviews the wines of Antonin Rodet and informs the public. They appreciated the comments of the most well known wine-writers. In their 1999 “Classement des Vins et Domaines de France \", French journalists Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve say “Bertrand Devillard has little by little modernized this old négociant of the Côte Chalonnaise and has settled demanding objectives”
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"First, produce simple generic wines, wines of high quality and good value. This goal has already been met with the Bourgogne Rodet Vieilles Vignes cuvées. Second, offer a complete line of appellations of which style easily supports comparison with the best-known producers.
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"The results have been outstanding since 1990 and have produced wines of perfect classic style. All wines kept their own typicity.
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"Today, they remain one of the most prestigious leading Burgundy Houses in the world! Their wine maker Nardin Gublin was honoured the first lady to be awarded “winemaker of the year in 1997”.
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"1. Maison Antonin Rodet Chardonnay 2006
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"Delicate and rich. Rodet Chardonnay‘s aromas shows hints of peach, melon and also soft nutty oak. It has fruit flavours on the plate. This wine is appropriate for many occasions. "+
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"2. Maison Antonin Rodet Pinot Noir 2006
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"Beautiful garnet red with coppery tints. Dominated by aromas of red fruits and sweet spices, evolving to floral notes (violet). It is tender and soft with flavours of tobacco, spices and fruits. The tannins are supple and silky-textured. "+
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"3. Antonin Rodet Savigny Les Beaune 2002
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"Deep and intense ruby-red with notes of cherry, sweet spices and liquorice with toasted nuances. Flavors of minerality, wood, smoke and fruit. The tannins are present yet silky. This wine can age 5 to 7 years. "+
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"4. Antonin Rodet Gevrey Chambertin 2003
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"An excellent dark berry-scented aromas. Its suave, supple, lush personality is loaded with intense black cherry, blackberries, plum and licorice flavour. Concentrated and powerful, this wine will also reveals gorgeous purity and nuance in its personality. It should be enjoy over the next 6 years. "+
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Grape Varietals:
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