Presenters: David Whitaker (1&2), Harry Rose
(3&4),
Geoff Cullen (5&8), Fred Bell (6&7)
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 March
2011 minutes:
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| Wines |
Region |
Country |
Source |
Cost |
Comments |
Type |
1. Christophe
Pichon 2001 Condrieu
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Rhône
|
France |
n/k
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£15.00
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12%. “fruity”
“good acidity” “apricots and peach” “excellent”
“this really helps the lets drink more white
movement” well received, even the iffy bottle was
liked by some.
|
White |
2. Alpha Domus
2008 “The Wingwalker”
|
Hawkes Bay
|
New Zealand |
Fenwick
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£12.50
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14%. “this is
all the things people say about Condrieu but it
isn’t” “very fresh” “hazelnuts” “oily nose” “citrus
zing”. Everyone liked.
|
White |
3. Masetti 2007
Pomino Rosso
|
Tuscany
|
Italy |
n/k
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£14.99
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14%. 60%
Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot.
Fermented in wooden vats before blending and aged in
Oak for 18 months. “typical Italian” “light”
“refined palate” “smoky cherry nose”. generally
liked
|
Red |
4. Bardou 2006 St.
Chinian
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Languedoc-Roussillon
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France |
n/k
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£14.24
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13.5%. Made from
vines in a small block with its own micro climate
aged in 55% new and 45% 1 year old oak. “thin”
“smoke” “tar” “liquorice” “smooth mouth feel” “
lacks complexity” generally liked
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Red |
5.
Cousino
Macul 2007
“Finis Terrae”
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Maipo Valley
|
Chile |
n/k
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£15.00
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14%. “minty
nose” “mansion polish” “ribena” “tobacco” “spicy
edge” “tar on finish” “a very good wine” “ not an
old world wine”. well received.
|
Red |
6. Yalumba
2007 M/G/S
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Victoria
|
Australia |
n/k
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£13.00
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13.5%. 60%
Mouverdre, 22% Grenache, 18% Shiraz, hand picked 1
year in oak. “herby nose” “spice” “smoke”
“blackberry” “chocolate” “good complexity” “classy
wine”. well liked
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Red |
7. Vieux
Telegraphe 2003 “La Crau”
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Rhône
|
France |
n/k
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£35.00
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14.5%. 65%
Grenache 15% Syrah and 15% Mouvedre. Hand picked 3
years in oak considered the best value Chateaunerf.
“good depth2 “wall of tannin matched by its fruit”
“integrated” considered the best
|
Red |
8. St. Hallet
2006 “Old Block Shiraz”
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South Australia
|
Australia |
n/k
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£29.00
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14.5%. made from
79% Barossa and 21% Eden valley grapes. This wine is
well known for its aging qualities. “concentrated” “
to young, needs 5 years “needs time to round” Has
the potential to be a great wine
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Red |
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