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Tsaknakis portfolio tasting

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Tasted April 27, 2023 by kostaslonis with 33 views

Flight 1 (20 notes)

White
2021 Flagstone Chardonnay Poetry South Africa
Green, fresh, bright, citrus, citrus peel, grapefruit, palate showing pear, green apple, aggressive acidity, tart, med body and finish
White
2020 Flagstone Viognier Word of mouth South Africa, Western Cape
The wine is very different for a Viognier, very linear, tight, citrus, there is an underlying layer of ripe stone fruit that tries to even out the overall profile.
The palate is a battlefield, there is a pronounced acidity, minerality, crunchy green fruit, med body, the finish drops short
Red
2018 Flagstone Shiraz Dark Horse South Africa, Western Cape
Big powerful and dense, full on black fruit, sweet spices, tight oak frame, alcohol warmth (14.50%), varnish/wood paint.
Palate big, juicy, loads of sweet spices, nutmeg, mild tannins, warmth, overly oaky, med finish
Red
2020 Flagstone Pinotage Writer's Block South Africa, Breede River Valley, Breedekloof
Powerful, tight, oak upfront, very spicy, black fruit, again wood paint/varnish.
Palate is smooth and far more in balance compared to Dark Horse, palate copying the nose, tight texture, juicy black fruit, sweet spices, mostly vanilla and clove, med finish
White
2021 Hardys Chardonnay Nottage Hill Australia, South Eastern
High intensity, bright, green fruit, crunchy, denstiy, palate mooth, bitter notes, nutty, med finish, tricky
White
2020 Hardys Chardonnay William Hardy Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast
The wine shows density, thicker core than Nottage Hill 2021, elegant oak frame, sweet noes, hazelnut, walnut, pastry notes.
Palate with the same profile, nutty, med to full body, a touch harsh as it is, med finish
White
2021 Hardys Sauvignon Blanc Nottage Hill Australia, South Eastern
Typical varietal notes, grassy, bright, citrus, green apple, palate with high acidity, more grassy than fruit now, med body, long finish
White
2021 Petaluma Sauvignon Blanc Australia, South Australia
High intensity, more grassy than Hardys tasted before, tight and austere for now. Palate again tight, grassy, gooseberry, underripe pear and green apple, some asparagus notes, med body, high acidity, med finish
Red
2017 Petaluma Shiraz B & V Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills
Fresh but pharmaceutical hints, herbal notes, sweet notes, clove, cinnamon, minty freshness
Palate is juicy, tight tannins, sweet spice, clove, ripe red berries, med body, med finish
Needs some time to settle down, the oak is more upfront for now
White
2021 Petaluma Riesling Hanlin Hill Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley
Tight, tense in the nose, there is an underlying sweet note, high intensity, needs some time to open up
Palate tight with a few sweet notes, high acidity, rubbery, med body, fresh, quince, yellow apple, pineapple in the long finish
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Red
2020 Hardys Cabernet-Shiraz Nottage Hill Australia, South Eastern
Full on fruit, expressive, fresh, red berries, light, spice notes, sweet notes, palate is juicy, smooth, warmth 14%, nutmeg notes, thin oak frame, clove, med body and med finish
Red
2020 St Hallett Shiraz Faith Australia, South Australia, Barossa
Light, fresh, currant, cherry notes, nice pepper spice notes, palate smooth, juicy, nice tannins, halfway spice and fruit, med body and finish
Red
2017 Hardys Shiraz HRB D680 Australia
Mclaren Vale, Pyrenees, Clare Valley, 14.50%
The wine shows high intensity, filled with fresh and ripe fruit, welcoming profile, nice spice and oak frame, clove focused.
Palate with big juicy tannins, again spice oriented, full body, long finish
White - Sparkling
N.V. A. R. Lenoble Champagne Brut Intense Mag 19 France, Champagne
40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay, 60% Reserve 2019, 2gr RS
Fresh, full on fruity, crunchy, pear, green apple, light toast notes, palate fresh with great texture, apple, citrus, tight and fresh, med to full body, nice carbonation with long finish
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. A. R. Lenoble Champagne Brut Rosé Terroirs France, Champagne
94% Chardonnay Chouilly 6% Pinot Noir Bisseuil, 6 years on lees, 3gr
Very pale color, light cherry notes, peach, apricot, red currant, fresh,
palate with nice texture, explosive carbonation, rich texture, pastry notes, some salty notes, full body, long finish
Would be great with food
White - Sparkling
N.V. A. R. Lenoble Champagne Grand Cru Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Mag 18 France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Chouilly Extra brut, dosage 2gr
Pastry, nutty, crunchy, ripe fruit, citrus, green apple, shows more nerve, tight, palate with nice texture, ripe citrus, stone fruit, high acidity,med body, crunchy, needs time, a touch aggressive, long finish
White - Sparkling
2012 A. R. Lenoble Champagne Grand Cru Chouilly Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Fine profile, elegant, developing notes, rich, smooth, pastry, vanilla notes, almond notes, palate is smooth again, elegant, developing, almond, croissant glaze sweetness, full body, long finish
Rosé
2021 Bodegas Beronia Rioja Alegra de Beronia Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
70% Garnacha, 305 Tempranillo, 10 months battonage inox tanks
The wine shows med intensity in the nose, apricot, palate is fresh, juicy, med to full body, peach and apricot, high acidity showing some tannins, med finish
Red
2018 Umani Ronchi Pelago Marche IGT Italy, Marche, Marche IGT
14 months in oak
The wine shows freshness, oak is upfront, red cherries, some herbal notes, thick nose, palate is juicy, red and black fruit, warmth from 14%, tight tannins, clove, nutmeg, aggressive, med body and finish
White - Sweet/Dessert
2021 Umani Ronchi Maximo Marche IGT Italy, Marche, Marche IGT
100% botrytis sauvignon blanc, 16 months inox tanks, 12.50%, 375ml
Bright yellow color, ripe stone fruit, tropical fruit notes, grapey, slight nutty, palate is smooth, peach, apricot, some tropical fruit notes, light to med body, lower acidity, med finish
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