Friday, October 29, 2010

Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Riserva Rocca Guicciarda 2006

This is my Halloween wine, I like it so much. The color combination is a bit weird. I really want to try a nice Amarone but it feels like a waste to party on it...

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Laurent-Perrier Brut L-P

Got it in Paris on my way back from Cuba and it disappeared on New Year's Eve :)

Friday, October 22, 2010

Dandelion Vineyards 'Lionheart of the Barossa' Shiraz, 2008, Eden Valley


Trying just a small bottle but I like it.

Paul Cluver Pinot Noir 2008

I found it while watching the Travel Chanel. You are supposed to cellar it from 5 to 7 years but I tried it anyway. Really good!

Monday, October 18, 2010

RouteStock Cellars 2007 Pinot Noir "Route 99W", Willamette Valley

The awesome Pinot I had the the Waldorf. I have to find it!!!

Brown Brothers Shiraz 2008


Don't remember the taste but it was ok.

Finca el Puig Priorat 2003

It was one of the last wines that I tasted during a wine expo. At that point it seemed amazing so I had to order it. I kept if at home for a couple of months but tonight it was the right time to open it. I was supposed to spend the weekend in Barcelona but the flight got cancelled due the a snow storm. With no better option at sight, I just returned home and opened a bottle. The aroma was as I remember it but the taste was so strong. It is a really heavy wine that maybe you shouldn't drink while being extremely pissed off. It remined med of a portwine for some reason. I have one more priorat at home and I am hoping that it won't be that extreme.

Beckmen Vineyards Cuvee Le Bec 2007


Another lovely wine, a bit expensive. Will get it soon.

Peachy Canyon Zinfandel 2007


I loved this one and have already ordered a bottle.

Dancing Bull Zinfandel 2007


Great wine, only available in restaurants (Taras for example)

Fincas de Ganuza Reserva 2003, Rioja

Really nice rioja but very expensive. Maybe I will get a bottle some day.

LAN Gran Reserva 2002, Rioja

Amazing Lan! I am saving a bottle for a special ocasion. Next time I go to Spain I will get more bottles.

Weinreich E1NS Cuvée Caberbet, 2007


The awesome wine that we discovered at the Sofitel Munich.

Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc, 2009


Another really good white wine.

Marques de Riscal Rueda 2009


My favorite white wine :)

Palandri Estate Shiraz 2007


I don't remember much of its taste now but I liked it a lot.

Brilliant garnet in colour with glowing purple highlights, this Shiraz has aromas of blackberries and cracked black pepper, with the spicy characters and vanillin accents that result from the use of American oak barrels. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and rich, with spicy, peppery fruit accented by toasty oak. Firm tannins add grip to the finish.

Bourgogne Rouge Pinot Noir 2009


Cheap Pinot can't be very good. This one was ok but nothing really special.

Baigorri Crianza 2006, Rioja


A lovely discovery that I made in San Sebastian.

Fetzer Barrel Select Zinfandel 2007


Amazing!

Fairview Pinotage Viognier 2008


Awesome wine, a really socially responsible producer.

Baron de Ley Reserva 2005, Rioja


Discovered this one after surfing in Cantabria. Really nice!

Delas Crozes Hermitage Les Launes rouge 2007


Really good wine, it took me to a house party with strangers. The producer is Delas.

Ventisquero Queulat Gran Reserva Carmenère 2007


This one is very good but I prefer the Cabernet Sauvignon better.