Lianhe Zaobao Wine Review Challenge 2008

Conrad Hotel
Tasted Sunday, August 24, 2008 by Alex H with 1,607 views

Introduction

Organised by SPH in conjunction with Wine Review's Chng Poh Tiong. This annual affair has mainly commercially easily available wines. The medals and trophies from this competition have been listed for a point of reference.For more information, pl visit www.wadadvocate.blogspot.com

Flight 1 - Bubblies (8 Notes)

Flight 2 - Whites (8 Notes)

  • 2007 Castel Sauvignon Blanc 82 Points

    France, Southwest France

    A very expressive nose of rock melons and honey dew dominated by a big helping of banana-rama! Citrusy with lemon pith. There is some complexity that is just as enjoyable to a newbie. The finish could have done better on length and grip.

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  • 2006 Markus Molitor Wehlener Klosterberg Riesling Kabinett (White Capsule) 82 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    Whiffs of smokiness and nuttiness carries through on typical German Riesling aromas. Good focus of slate carrying through on a a mineral undertone.

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  • 2006 Bouchard Aîné & Fils Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 79 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru

    Simple white peach framed by citrus freshness. Tastes similar to a lemon drop sweet. However, the finish is sadly short.

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  • 2006 Jacob's Creek Riesling Steingarten 83 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley

    Small white flowers dancing about citrus tones with a somewhat bready nose. Good acid structure composing mainly of bright citrus. Needs more balance for a higher score but seems to have potential to age beautifully.

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  • 2006 Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Rotlack Kabinett 85 Points

    Germany, Rheingau

    Perfumed notes of sweet apricots, peaches in a garden of floral blooms. Good citrus acidity balancing off on a lychee body. Good balance and finishes well.

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  • 2006 Voyager Estate Chardonnay 86 Points

    Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Margaret River

    A haven of butter and nuts enveloped by a cloud of vanilla oak (which could just be a tad bit too much). The mouthfeel is full with bright fleshiness, white flowers, white peaches ending on a long finish.

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  • 2005 Wyndham Estate Chardonnay Show Reserve 88 Points

    Australia

    This won the only Gold medal of its class and Best of class at the wine review challenge. However, I had been skeptical knowing Wydham as a commercial producer rather than a quality one but I was proven wrong by this effort. I was dumbstruck by the almost burgundian characteristics showing so beautifully in this new world wine. The burgundian “ass”-like aromas had been nicely replicated with hints of white flowers as well. Explosive on the palate with a layered attack of rich buttermilk and almonds. Despite its power, it does manage to pull off control and restraint in its attack. Wow! I would love to throw this in a blind burg tasting to see how it fares.

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  • 2007 Wyndham Estate Chardonnay Bin 222 81 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, South East

    Considering that I was wowed over by the show reserve, I had expected much more from their Bin 222 given that it was the only of 4 silver medallists. However, I was just a whisker shy from being disappointed. Still a relatively good effort albeit a more new world approach. Citrus lemons framed by good oak on the nose. Shades of buttery creamy lemon custard cake teases on the palate with decent length, body and finish.

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Flight 3 - Reds (11 Notes)

Flight 4 - Sweets (1 Note)

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