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 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. 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. "+ "In July 2002, he 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, his 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!” | ||
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"1. Bin 8 Cabernet Shiraz 2004 "+ //wine tasting notes " Brick red with crimson hues colour. There is a dense core of black cherry, dark chocolate and black cherry liqueur. Across the palate, splashes of chocolate and mint combine with hints of rosemary and warmed spice. This wine has great balance with great integration between good fruit and oak. Flavours of black cherry and dark chocolate combine with developed black olive and spicy fruit cake tones. Full flavoured, velvety tannins enhance the long sweet fruit finish. "+ "Ideally suited to Beef, Pizza and Lamb. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"2. Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2005 "+ //wine tasting notes " A deepened crimson with a purple core. The nose is complex and beguiling, with notes of demi-glace and roasting pan juices, beneath scents of pipe tobacco, vanilla and pencil shavings oak - much more than just a simple varietal offering. "+ "The palate is full-bodied, refined and taut showing dark, black conserve fruit flavours with Satsuma plum notes to the fore. Further liqueur chocolate and spice flavours are impregnated by overt, chewy and ripe tannins. To sum up, the integrated fruit, oak and acid loudly proclaim harmony and balance. The 2004 vintage conditions were first class and rank alongside and recent exemplary vintage. "+ //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 good. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"4. St Henri Shiraz 2004 "+ //wine tasting notes " Dense, dark red with a very dark core. Bouquet is intense, dense and spicy - notes of nutmeg, lavender, rosemary and musk with evocative wafts of black and red liquorices arising. Some floral aromas are present, assorted fruits dominate with glazed cherries, prune (fruitcake mixture) to the fore. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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Avignonesi
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"+ "When the Falvo brothers took over the winery in 1974, their innovations and marketing savvy led Avignonesi from being a small producer of the dessert wine Vin Santo into a noteworthy player in Italy's wine scene, as well as one of the largest landowners in the region, with more than 550 acres to its name.
"+ "It's thanks in large part to Avignonesi that the DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano gained fame in the 1980s. The firm's plantings of international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot showed for the first time that with a forward-looking approach, Montepulciano wines could be on par with those made in neighboring Chianti Classico or Brunello di Montalcino.
"+ "Avignonesi's tiny production of Vin Santo is a hard-to-find, expensive and highly sought-after wine that's considered among the best of its class. Aged for eight to ten years, the amber-colored wine is ideal for pairing with not-too-sweet desserts, like biscotti or a nutty-flavored tort. Yet the winery is even better known for its Vino Nobile, a fleshy and modern red wine. The house makes more than a dozen wines total, including two tasty Grappas. For special treats, taste the Super-Tuscan Merlot, \"Desiderio\", or the Sangiovese and Merlot \"50&50\".
"+ "A visit to the Le Capezzine estate reveals the secret to Avignonesi's success: the perfect blend of modernity and tradition, natural elements and hard labor. In the 45-acre estate rolling vineyards and olive groves encircle an exquisitely restored 16th century manor house. Nearby, cellars for vinification and aging incorporate the cutting-edge technology used to produce these wonderful Tuscan wines.
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"1. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2005 "+ //wine tasting notes " Vino Nobile is garnet red in colour; its bouquet is delicate and intense, with a slight scent of violet; the taste is dry with a hint of tannic. "+ "Serving suggestions: this important wine is ideal with roast and grilled meat, game and mature cheeses. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"2. “Desiderio”, Cortona Merlot DOCG 2004 "+ //wine tasting notes " Intense, rubin red in colour, its bouquet is delicate and persistent, with a slight scent of wild fruits; the taste is fullbodied, harmonious and round. "+ "Serving suggestions: roast and grilled meat, game and mature cheeses. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"3. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva “Grandi Annate” 2004 "+ //wine tasting notes " Vino Nobile \"Grandi Annate\" is garnet red in colour; its bouquet remind of red berries with a slight scent of violet; the taste is fullbodied, round, with a very long finish. "+ "Serving suggestions: a great wine ideal with roast and grilled meat, game and mature cheeses. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"4. Avignonesi & Capanelle 50&50 2000 "+ //wine tasting notes " The colour is a particularly deep ruby-red with garnet hues; the bouquet is intense and delicate, opening with wild fruits and evolving into a spicy fragrance of rich and persistent vanilla, tobacco and leather; it is warm and smooth on the palate, wide, complex, long and persistent; there is good balance between the alcohol and acidic components; great in structure and longevity. "+ "Serving suggestions: \"50&50\" has the character to accompany even the most demanding meat dishes, roast game, mature and strong-flavoured cheeses."+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"1. Chateau Bergat Grand Cru 2004 "+ //wine tasting notes " Fresh, scented, creamy fruit on the nose and a soft open palate of lush berry and plum fruit. A mid-weight wine with good intensity. Nothing harsh here, just well-focused, pure stone-fruit flavours and a gentle, vanillin edge from new oak barrels. Smooth and sensuous with delicious ripeness and harmony. A lovely st-émilion with plenty of charm. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"2. Chateau Beau-Site St Estephe 2003 "+ //wine tasting notes " Bright aromas of blackberry, spices and smoke. Full-bodied, with thick, silky tannins and a medium yet flavorful finish. Needs a little bit more length to be outstanding. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"3. Chateau Pontac Lynch 2001 "+ //wine tasting notes " Nice deep dark garnet. The nose develops fruits and tobacco aromas. At the palate it is a complex wine with structure and tannins. The texture is fine and elegant with violets, plum, coffee bean and cocoa. The oak is present but perfectly melted. The finish is subtle, long and elegant. A beautiful Margaux. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"4. Chateau Domaine De L’eglise 2001 "+ //wine tasting notes " This is very well done. Very pretty blackberry and plum aromas with just a hint of chocolate. Medium-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a lovely, silky finish. Delicious already. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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Sena
In the Spanish language, the word Seña is rich with nuance and meaning. It implies a distinguishing mark or personal signature. Born in 1995, Seña is the first icon wine from Chile. During his first visit to Chile in 1990, Robert Mondavi recognized the great potential for producing fine wine in our country. During his visit he met Eduardo Chadwick, whose winery, Viña Errázuriz, was founded in 1870 and has been producing quality Chilean wines since then. They discovered that they share a passion for wine and a philosophy of striving for winemaking excellence, and they thus formed a partnership for the production of Seña in 1995 the first icon wine from Chile.
"+ "Seña began as a symbol of the vision of these two winemaking families, and the fulfillment of their shared dream to realize the potential of the Chilean wine country by creating a truly world class wine. Mondavi and Errázuriz teams search for Seña’s ideal terroir lasted four years and in September of 1999, the hillside vineyard was acquired. This unique property is located in the Ocoa District, at the western end of the Aconcagua Valley, 41km from the Pacific Ocean.
"+ " Seña Hillside Vineyard has 45 planted hectares of hillside vineyards planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Carmenère and Malbec. The vineyard is managed following the biodynamic principles. Led by Eduardo Chadwick, a talented team of viticulturists and winemakers is responsible for the development of Seña under biodynamic farming with the supervision of Alan York, recognized as an international expert on the subject.
Caliterra
Caliterra works in harmony with the environment and the residents of the Colchagua Valley placing emphasis on our Chilean roots and the purity of nature in every bunch of grapes picked.
"+ "Since Caliterra beginnings, they have been producing high quality wines working in harmony with the environment in accordance with the Good Agricultural Practices and Clean Production protocols. The Caliterra Estate, of approximately 1,085 hectares, has a 75% of virgin lands and includes 55 hectares in transition to organic agriculture.
"+ "The sustainable viticultural techniques used in the Caliterra vineyards include integrated plant management, green-label organic plant health programs, product rotation, development of habitat breakers, optimization of water resources, efficient energy use, reincorporation of organic matter, precision agriculture and industrial waste treatment.
"+ "Caliterra also seeks to protect its natural resources and the environment by avoiding erosion, using wild horses to prevent fires, reforesting, etc. Likewise, the human dimension of the sustainable concept includes community actions such as study, training and risk prevention programs for our workers and support for our community schools and families.
"+ "Sergio Cuadra, Caliterra’s winemaker comments: “it’s not about making only high quality wine anymore. It’s about making it with a careful awareness to help assure the natural resources for our grandsons and beyond”.
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"1. Sena 2006 "+ //wine tasting notes " There is no other wine like Seña. It offers a distinctive character only Aconcagua fruit can produce - lush and full-bodied with bold flavors of ripe cassis and spicy spearmint mingled with toasty nuances and a velvety softness of the palate. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"2. Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2008 "+ //wine tasting notes " An outstanding wine with an intense tipicity of aromas. A perfect combination of herbs, freshly cut grass and tropical fruits show an excellent palate. All senses encourage to a perfectly balanced and tasty wine. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"3. Tribute Chardonnay 2006 "+ //wine tasting notes " Pale yellow with a greenish tint in color. On the nose, its predominant citric and mineral notes are accompanied by pineapple and honey from its deepest genetic recesses. This wine is capable of stimulating the entire palate with its enveloping, vibrant acidity. The goodness of this valley’s fruit is complemented by the wine’s body, which emerges half way through tasting. A flavourful, well balanced and refreshing wine. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"4. Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2007 "+ //wine tasting notes " An appealing, young, deep and lively colour. Sweet aromas of fresh and dried peaches dominate this wine together with tobacco and coffee notes. On the palate, the wine is fresh and delicious. A joyful alternative among the many exponents of this variety, well structured and with legs for up to a decade. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"5. Tribute Carmenere 2005 "+ //wine tasting notes " The 2005 Caliterra Cabernet Sauvignon Tribute presents a deep and beautiful ruby red colour. It is a well structured wine that shows a perfect marriage of fruit flavors, marmalade and spices. Chewy and velvety tannins round out into a long lasting finish. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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