Louis Latour
The family-run company of Maison Louis Latour is one of the most highly-respected négociant-éléveurs in Burgundy. Renowned throughout the world for the quality of its red and white wines, the company has built a reputation for tradition and innovation.
"+ "Regarded as one of the traditional négociant-éléveurs, Maison Louis Latour is the producer of some of the finest Burgundian wines but has also pioneered the production of fine wines from outside of the confines of Burgundy.
"+ "These wines from the Ardèche and the Côteaux de Verdon are slowly gaining esteem for their unmatchable quality outside of Burgundy.
"+ "The Latour family themselves have been viticulteurs since the 17th century, slowly building up a unique Domaine of 50 hectares (125 acres). This Domaine has the largest Grand Cru property in the Cote d'Or with a total of 28,63 hectares (71,58 acres) . The vineyards extend from Chambertin in the north to Chevalier-Montrachet in the south and are solely planted with the two noble grape varieties ; Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
"+ "All of the grapes from the vineyards they own are vinified and aged in the attractive cuverie of Château Corton Grancey in Aloxe-Corton. The winery was the first purpose-built cuverie in France and remains the oldest still-functioning. A unique rail-way system with elevators allows the entire wine-making process to be achieved by the use of gravity. This eliminates the threat of oxidation from unnecessary pumping of the must.
"+ "Since 1985 Louis Latour has been selling the wines of its own vineyards under the name Domaine Louis Latour.
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"1. Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc 2005 "+ //wine tasting notes " Showing a sparklingly clear straw robe this Chassagne-Montrachet has a clean nose of a fruity wine with some oak notes. On tasting we find medium acidity leading to a rounded, fat wine with those oaky notes pushing to the fore. This is a powerful wine which also demonstrates finesse and, although drinking beautifully now, promises to be a good cellaring wine. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"2. Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge 2004 "+ //wine tasting notes " A typical wine for its terroir, this wine reveals delicious aromas of wild black berries, distinctly black currant. On the bouquet one can also find more animal, foxy hints, as well coppery ones. Of an ample nature and with great length on the palate, this wine will evolve magnificently in the next two years. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"3. Gevrey Chambertin 2005 "+ //wine tasting notes " Astounding animal notes combined with aromas of wild black berries including black currant make this a grand wine. Once on the palate we get liquorice notes that charm the palate. Very elegant, this wine will evolve divinely in the next six to seven years and should be enjoyed at the end of this period. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"4. Nuits St Georges 1999 "+ //wine tasting notes " An intense, deeply coloured wine, showing pronounced, complex fruit of cherries, blackcurrents and violets, with truffles and spice. Subtle and integrated oak flavours on the palate with peppery notes, this wine is medium bodied, concentrated and admirably long on the finish. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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Penfolds
In 1844 Dr Penfold was congratulated for purchasing a well-sited vineyard. The South Australian Register of 8 August, 1844 reports the arrival of Dr Penfold in the colony, noting, 'He is the fortunate purchaser of the delightfully situated and truly valuable estate of Mackgill for the sum of £1,200'.
"+ "One hundred years later, Penfolds had become a major landholder with vineyard and winery holdings throughout New South Wales and South Australia producing an array of light table and sparkling wines, ports and sherries. Today, however, Penfolds is predominantly a South Australian winemaker, sourcing its fruit from its own vineyards and from independent growers, many of whose families have supplied grapes to the company for generations and are members of the elite Penfolds Grange Growers Club because of the exceptional quality of their grapes.
"+ "The sheer diversity and quality of regional provenance, vineyard sites and independently grown fruit provide winemakers with a rich palette of colour, aroma and texture - a superb resource which allows a remarkable consistency of style and quality across the Penfolds portfolio.
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" Peter has travelled and tasted extensively, literally visiting every continent in an effort to introduce people to Australian wine. Peter regularly hosts master classes, tastings and various wine events. "+ "Peter joined Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd in 1989. He started his tenure making sparkling wine, then reds, and served as Penfolds Red Wine Oenologist before being appointed Penfolds Chief Winemaker. "+ "In July 2002, Peter took over the mantle from his long-time friend and colleague, John Duval, making him the fourth winemaker to be responsible for Penfolds' icon wine, Grange. "+ "Peter strives to simultaneously maintain the Penfolds wine style and explore new territories. “Penfolds wines - both red and white - are made to be true to a particular style each year,” says Peter. “I also play a role in the development of new wine styles - an exciting part of the job.” "+ " | |
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" Like most winemakers, Peter's tastes are wide-ranging. “It's important not to fall into the trap of drinking only your own wines,” he says. “You have to keep up with what your competitors are doing and with what's happening in other wine-producing countries. You must have benchmarks against which to measure your own achievements - besides, I love trying new (and old!) wines!” "+ "Peter has also co-authored three books with Dr Patrick Iland: “Discovering Australian Wine - A Taster's Guide” 1995, “Australian Wine - From the Vine to the Glass” 1997 and “Australian Wines - Tastes and Styles” 2003. "+ " | ||
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"1. Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2001 "+ //wine tasting notes " Clear, deep purple intensity. The nose is clean, pronounced fruit intensity, aroma of berry and spice character. The Palate is dry, medium acidity, high ripe tannin and full body. Strong blackberry, blackcurrant and plum fruit flavour. Finish long with black pepper spice and smoke oak at the back. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"2. Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz 2005 "+ //wine tasting notes " Deep purple-red with nice plum and spice nose. Wood, plum, lots of dark fruit and plenty of spice in the mouth. Long finish and very nice balance. Drier than expected and not fruit-bombish. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"3. Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2005 "+ //wine tasting notes " Deep deep red in color. Great nose of blueberry, boysenberry, and currants, rich flavors on the palate, that had ends with spicy grainy tannins. Long finish with coffee and a little vanilla. This should come together over time to be really really good. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"4. Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 "+ //wine tasting notes " Welchs grape juice. Dark, purple, lighter meniscus in color. Nose full of dark plum, blueberry jam and blackcurrant, in that order. Some leather. Nice mouthfeel. surprising amount of structure here along with all the fruits - nice balance of acidity, fruit and tannic bitterness. Medium, pleasant finish. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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Wild Rock
The vision of Wild Rock is to make some of New Zealand's most distinctive and affordable wines. “We weren't going to be insular. We weren't going to hunker down in one place and just make the best wines that we could from that place. What we wanted to produce - and what we do produce - are wines that represent the best flavours of New Zealand, from north to south, east to west.”
"+ "Wild Rock goes to the Gimblett Gravels Winegrowing District for rich Reds, hillside and coastal vineyards in Hawke's Bay for Chardonnay, and they go to Martinborough, Marlborough and Otago just for the Pinot. For the Sauvignon Blanc, there was no other place could go than the dry stony valley floors of Marlborough and Nelson. Each vineyard selected for having the very best soils in small areas with unique climates.
"+ "Wild Rock make their wines in one of the world's most modern and sophisticated wineries and use good people; great people. They have one of the world's most acclaimed vineyard and wine guys heading their team. He chivvies along their winemakers; young New Zealanders, men and women, who have served their apprenticeships in the wider wine world.
Craggy Range
Craggy Range is a winery to watch. It’s establishment in 1998 combined the financial muscle of American industrialist Terry Peabody with the viticultural skills of Steve Smith MW. Craggy Range quickly developed a reputation for quality in all facets of its operation. The winery is focused on the production of single vineyard wines, mainly grown on its own Hawkes Bay and Marlborough vineyards. Its wine making philosophy is based on careful vineyard selection and management, with an emphasis on quality at all stages of the production process.
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"1. Wild Rock The Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc 2007 "+ //wine tasting notes " A delicate pale green colour. A harmonious balance of green gauge and tropical fruit aromatics leap out of the glass. The palate is fresh and zesty with fresh acidity coupled with great richness and length. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"2. Wild Rock Cupid’s Arrow Pinot Noir 2005 "+ //wine tasting notes " 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. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"3. Wild Rock Gravel Pit Red Merlot Malbec 2006 "+ //wine tasting notes " Deep plummy red, with dark berry fruit and tobacco flavours, mingled with spicy aromas. Grunty tannins ensure a lush, satisfying palate, rounded off by a long, flavoursome finish. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"4. Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Merlot 2004 "+ //wine tasting notes " Dense purple colour, almost black. Quite austere nose of very dark berries and nail polish remover. Highly extracted on the palate, chewy, dense, well structured but rather unyeilding. Good fruit emerges with hints of coffee on the back end. A long finish and balance after taste. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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Bodegas Faustino
As mighty oak trees stem from tiny acorns, so too one of Rioja's most prestigious bodegas has grown, since its founding in 1861 by Eleuterio Martinez Arzok, from the acorn of a modest family vineyard to the mighty oak as Spain's largest exporter of Reserva and Gran Reserva wines renowned around the world.
"+ "In the early days Don Eleuterio only sold his produce in bulk to local bodegas for blending with other wines. But in 1930 his son, Faustino Martinez Perez de Albeniz, inherited the company, decided to improve the quality and began to bottle and distribute his wine across Spain.
"+ "Julio Faustino Martinez, grandson of the founder, took over the reins in 1957. The decade between 1981 and 1991 was one major expansion when the company planted new vineyards and introduced a policy of quality over quantity, producing a smaller amount of high quality wine rather than mass producing cheaper product.
"+ "Now with the fourth generation of Martinez, the company is one of the few major wine producers in Spain to remain entirely in family hands, with 61-year old Julio Faustino still at the helm and his son Jose Miguel, 36, an economist and graduate in business management, handling the day-to-day business as managing director.
"+ "It was found that the higher slopes of the Rioja Alaveza region of Spain, sheltered between the foothills of the Cantabrian mountains and the Ebro River, fulfill all these conditions. Bodegas Faustino Martinez in Oyon are fortunate in that all their vineyards are in this area and they now have over 500 hectares (1,235 acres) of vine planted with the four traditional Rioja grapes: 300 hectares (741 acres) of Tempranillo, 50 hectares (123 acres) of Graciano and 25 hectares (62 acres) of Mazuelo for reds and 125 hectares (308 acres) of Viura, the grape used to produce both Faustino white wine and the excellent recently introduced cava.
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"1. Faustino V Barrel Fermented White 2006 "+ //wine tasting notes " Pale golden yellow with green hues. Unmistakable aromas with varietals notes and a personal touch of wood. Warm, honeyed sensations that develop into a delicate lemony flavour all of it wrapped in unmistakable new wood on the palate. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"2. Faustino VII Classic Red 2005 "+ //wine tasting notes " Lively red with ochre hues, reminiscent of a wine leaf in autumn. Very well defined, beautifully combining the vanilla from the cask with the freshness of the grapes. Excellent balance in the mouth, velvety and elegant. With very intense persistent finish. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"3. Faustino V Reserva 2002 "+ //wine tasting notes " Bright, intense cherry-red with a tawny rim. Intense, with fine toasty notes from the oak and hints of red berries against a light background of stewed fruit. Notes of vanilla and spices contributed by the oak during cask ageing. Round, velvety and meaty with a lovely integration of the sweet tannins from the grapes and those from the wood, resulting in a smooth yet robust wine. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"4. Faustino De Autor Reserva Especial 2001 "+ //wine tasting notes " Intense cherry red with an elegant, yellow rim from cask ageing. Complex aromas from fine new wood, with ample notes of ripe red fruit and light touches of vanilla. The nose is long and deep. Full-bodied, ample, warm and powerful. Rich in nuances, with marked complexity in its meatiness and persistence based on ripe dark berries underscored by light hints of minerals set against a glyceric background. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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Alta Vista
Alta Vista is part of Edonia, a French family company engaged in the production of high qualities wines in France, Argentina and Hungary, distributing them in the most demanding international markets.
"+ "This background has provided Alta Vista winery with the know-how and passion of several generations in a harmonious French-Argentine fusion.
"+ "Owning 4 vineyards located in the Mendoza region with 175 has in production. Alta Vista was pioneer producing wines which represent the expression of the Terroirs of Argentina.
"+ "In each vineyard, they carry out terroir management, a system they are deeply knowledgeable of, and which allows them to adapt their work according to the characteristics of each terroir. Thus establishing their paradigm that “quality begins in the vineyard”.
"+ "The winery is located in the heart of Chacras de Coria, south of city of Mendoza. It has been restored with state-of-the-art technology, keeping its original architecture and it has an annual production capacity of 2.200.000 bottles of high quality wines.
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"1. Cosecha Bianco 2004 "+ //wine tasting notes " Giving his wine its complexity normally found in more premium wines. It has intense floral aromas. On the palate the acidity has a good attack and at the same time roundness and smoothness that belies good structure and balance. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"2. Premium Chardonnay 2004 "+ //wine tasting notes " Young and fresh. Ready for drinking. On the nose it has aromas of tropical fruits. On the palate the acidity is well balanced producing a wine that is crisp with a good length on the finish. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"3. Premium Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 "+ //wine tasting notes " On the nose it has aromas of blackfruits, sweet chocolate and smokey hints of tobacco. On the palate, the tannins are soft and well balanced. This is followed by medium to long lingering finish. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"4. Premium Malbec 2003 "+ //wine tasting notes " It is ruby in color with aromas of very ripe fruits and spices. On the palate, this wine is rounded with a great lingering finish. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"1. Henri Bourgeois Sancerre La Bourgeoise 2005 "+ //wine tasting notes " 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. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"2. Henri Bourgeois Pouilly Fume 2006 "+ //wine tasting notes " 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. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"3. Henri Bourgeois Pouilly Fume 2006 "+ //wine tasting notes " 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. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"4. Faustino V Reserva 2002 "+ //wine tasting notes " 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. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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