Other Reds

Bordeaux, France. "...has a deep bluish purple color and relatively hefty alcohol at 14.5%, but it is not noticeable in this full - bodied, layered, opulent wine, with lots of black raspberry fruit intermixed with some blueberries and crushed rock. These wines have a good 10 - 15 years of potential in a fine cellar..."

Bordeaux, France. "Quite a sweet and supple wine for this appellation with fairly subdued, even juicy tannins, which do (suddenly) appear and give the finish plenty of grip and some bite. Drink or hold..."

Bordeaux, France.  it reveals more evolution and complexity in its large-scaled perfume. The dense purple color is followed by a sweet nose of creosote, asphalt, blueberries, black currants and jammy raspberries, sweet tannins, a savory, fleshy mouthfeel and a stunning finish. This incredibly pure, noble wine was produced from one of the estate's smallest crops...

Graves, Bordeaux, France. Lovely intensity of classic Bordeaux fruit on the nose, cassis, dark cherries and liquorice. The rich round palate is bursting with fresh blackberry and blackcurrant, lovely silky tannins great length..

Bordeaux, France. Fascinating aromas of crushed berry, plums, sweet tobacco and stones. Full bodied, with chewy and velvety tannins and a long, long finish. This is very structured and rich with a bright and tangy acidity. Needs time to come together, obviously...

Bordeaux, France. 80% Merlot & 20% Cabernet Franc Of the 2009: ‘Dark ruby colour, the toasty oak is still dominating on the nose, but after opening is showcases savoury fruits. Rich and round on the plate, with kirschy aromas and strong quality tannins which will refine with time.’...

Rhone Valley, France. In the mouth it is silky, sweet and powerful, offering raspberry liqueur and lavender flavours. Fine-grained tannins give gentle grip to the impressively long, penetrating finish, which strongly echoes the floral and red berry notes. This is one super wine...

Saint-Emilion, France.  The first word that comes to mind here is: harmonious. The wine is attractive, very round, smooth and fresh, with red fruit, redcurrant and blueberry overtones. It will be ready to drink fairly young and should provide a great deal of pleasure...

Bordeaux, France.  'Another sleeper of the vintage, Senejac’s 2010 (a blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc with a touch of Petit Verdot) exhibits wonderful intensity, an opaque purple colour, and opulent blackberry and blueberry fruit along with hints of charcoal, white chocolate and graphite. This lush, head y, rich wine is a considerable over - achiever from this property in the northern Medoc that can be drunk over the next 6 - 8 years.'

Tuscany, Italy. Diligent tending of the wines, close attention to pruning and the energy latent in the earth itself have generated Ormanni Chianti Classico...