| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2011 Donnafugata Contessa Entellina Vigna di GabriAnsonica, Insolia more |
9/20/2012 - Darren747 wrote: 87 pointsDecanter Italy Tasting (London): Delicious fragrant nose, lightly elegant palate, stone fruit and a splash of florality. Could do with a touch more acidity but this is delicate and appealing. |
| White |
2009 Chapel Down BacchusKent more |
8/11/2010 - Darren747 wrote: 81 pointsGood floral nose with some gooseberry notes. Palate is a let down and fades very quickly to a non-existant finish. |
| Red |
1991 Caves São João Bairrada Reserva Quinta do Poço do LoboBaga more |
6/25/2012 - Darren747 wrote: 86 pointsVery much a bargain at £12 for a 20 year old wine. This is fully mature with well resolved tannin and veil of fruit over the tobacco and leather. There's some bacon fat in there too but ultimately this lacks the complexity that makes ageing worthwhile. Interesting to try though. |
| Red |
2010 Pio Cesare Barbera d'Albamore |
9/20/2012 - Darren747 wrote: 88 pointsDecanter Italy Tasting (London): Fruity nose which is also carried through the palate by light tannin. Juicy strawberry, chocolate and oak with a fine finish. |
| Red |
2009 Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza La Courtmore |
9/20/2012 - Darren747 wrote: 86 pointsDecanter Italy Tasting (London): Ripe, rich red fruit supported by blackberry. Fair tannins with crunchy acidity and a sympathetic oak treatment balances the wine well. Young and needs time but is way overpriced at £36 |
| Red |
2009 Muhr-van der Niepoort Blaufränkisch Carnuntummore |
1/25/2013 - Darren747 Likes this wine: 89 pointsFresh, crisp raspberry with a firm herbal and savoury edge. Light tannin, clear acidity and plenty of minerality. |
| Red |
2009 Muhr-van der Niepoort Blaufränkisch Carnuntummore |
7/26/2013 - Darren747 Likes this wine: 93 pointsThe first thing that strikes you about this wine is it’s wonderful freshness. 2009 was a warm year in Austria and up to 60% whole bunch fermentation with stems ensures a superbly crisp crunch to the precise plum and blackcurrant fruit. Overnight, I was rewarded with a slightly softer edge to the wine with elegant lines, clear minerality and a rich depth to the fruit and light herbal notes, finishing with a sprinkling of spice and pepper. The more I tasted, the more complex this wine became, liquorice started to emerge as did cherries and thyme, concentration appeared to increase and new depths became evident. There’s plenty of structure in the form of rounded, minerally tannin and lively acidity, suggesting there’s still plenty more to give. |
| Red |
2007 Heinrich Blaufränkisch Neusiedlersee-Hügellandmore |
5/15/2011 - Darren747 wrote: 85 pointsDecent wine that displays some elegance and complexity, cranberry, strawberry, leather, smoke, toasty oak and some tarry spice. It lacks intensity and is a touch on the light bodied side but it does have a fine finish. Tannins are ripe but light suggesting that there is probably no more than 3-5 years development left. Enjoyable now though. |
| Red |
2006 The Islander Estate Vineyards The Investigator Kangaroo IslandCabernet Franc more |
12/11/2012 - Darren747 Likes this wine: 90 pointsLurton Tasting; 12/10/2012-12/11/2012 (London): Ripe fruit with lovely leafy Cab Franc. Approachable tannin, nicely integrated with full mouthfeel. Dark fruit and long finish. |
| Red |
2010 Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveStellenbosch more |
3/26/2014 - Darren747 Likes this wine: 91 pointsProWein 2014: Unmistakable SA Cabernet Sauvignon fruit nose and palate. Firm tannins, ripe fruit and oak still a tad intrusive. Needs more time but should settle down well. |
| Red |
2005 Shelmerdine Cabernet SauvignonHeathcote more |
4/3/2011 - Darren747 wrote: 86 pointsGood value, lots of blackcurrant and blueberries, smooth tannins. Enjoyable. |
| Red |
2011 Journey's End Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Cape DoctorStellenbosch more |
6/7/2013 - Darren747 Likes this wine: 89 pointsRestrained, balanced blackcurrant with a touch of leaf. Light tannin and ready to drink. Light coffee toast on the finish. Polished wine, would be very difficult to spot as South African in a blind tasting. |
| Red |
2002 Penfolds Bin 389South Australia Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend more |
10/24/2012 - Darren747 wrote: 88 pointsStill vivid purple with classic leafy blackcurrant nose and a minty edge. Sweet fruit, ripe blackcurrant and vanilla, Plenty of grainy tannins and enough acidity to see some ageing. Still very primary. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Krug Champagne Brut Grande CuvéeChampagne Blend more |
3/26/2010 - Darren747 wrote: 92 pointsClear medium gold with a persistent mousse of fine bubbles. |
| White - Sparkling |
2009 Graham Beck Cuvée CliveCoastal Region Champagne Blend more |
3/26/2014 - Darren747 wrote: 87 pointsProWein 2014: Fairly aggressive mousse. Creamy peach and apple with toasty brioche and plenty of autolytic character. Sees some oak maturation. |
| White - Sparkling |
2000 Pol Roger Champagne Vintage BrutChampagne Blend more |
12/13/2012 - Darren747 Likes this wine: 92 pointsYum! Delicious Champagne full of autolytic character. Still very firm and will need more time to settle down. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
NV Francis Boulard Champagne Rose Brut NatureChampagne Blend more |
8/20/2012 - Darren747 wrote: 88 pointsGood example of a zero dosage rosé Champagne. Whilst the fruit feels firm due to the high acidity, there's none of the harshness I normally associate with zero dosage. Cranberry and strawberry with straw and a splash of citrus. Develops on the finish to leave a pleasantly creamy sensation. |
| White - Sparkling |
2002 Bollinger Champagne La Grande AnnéeChampagne Blend more |
12/13/2012 - Darren747 Likes this wine: 92 pointsVery restrained and tight nose with a savoury flint character. Mineral palat, smoky and austere. Time needed but has a power and authority that bodes well. |
| White |
2011 Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Sous Frétille BlancChardonnay more |
9/19/2012 - Darren747 wrote: 90 pointsCharles Taylor 2011 White Burgundy Tasting (London): Very good use of oak. Fine and elegant with supporting smoke and oak tannin. High toned fruit profile that is elegant and playful. Apple, hint of lime and quince with balanced acidity. Very fine, restrained power. |
| White |
2011 Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard Pernand-Vergelesses Belles FillesChardonnay more |
9/19/2012 - Darren747 wrote: 86 pointsCharles Taylor 2011 White Burgundy Tasting (London): Refined and sympathetic use of oak but not showing any great complexity |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Francis Boulard Champagne Blanc de Blancs Vieilles Vignes Extra BrutChardonnay more |
7/15/2011 - Darren747 wrote: 87 pointsA bit on the yeasty side and would benefit from at least another year in bottle. |
| White |
2004 Saintsbury Chardonnay Unfiltered Carnerosmore |
12/4/2007 - Darren747 wrote: 86 pointsClear and bright in the glass with soft oak on the nose, creamy vanilla and a hint of caramel. The oak is well integrated on the palate, good creamy mouthfeel and not at all oily. Medium to long smoky finish. |
| White |
2011 Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard Savigny-lès-Beaune BlancChardonnay more |
9/19/2012 - Darren747 wrote: 85 pointsCharles Taylor 2011 White Burgundy Tasting (London): Elegant nose, light palate, quite fine and shows potential but lacking intensity at the moment |
| White |
2011 Domaine Stéphane Aladame Montagny 1er Cru DécouverteChardonnay more |
9/19/2012 - Darren747 wrote: 80 pointsCharles Taylor 2011 White Burgundy Tasting (London): Reductive, muted, smoky |
| White |
2011 Domaine Stéphane Aladame Montagny 1er Cru BlancChardonnay more |
9/19/2012 - Darren747 wrote: 79 pointsCharles Taylor 2011 White Burgundy Tasting (London): Not good! Savoury, reduced, simple, little to like |
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