Tasting Notes for Afa

Red

2004 Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

5/21/2012 - Afa wrote:

95 points

Awesome nose of multiple nyance of earth, leather and berries. Multilayered fruity mid-palate with soft tannins. Outstanding long finish. This wine had the wow-effect that no other wine had delivered yet.

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Red

2004 Bodegas Tagonius Vinos de Madrid Crianza Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

12/22/2009 - Afa wrote:

90 points

Lots of things going on the nose, cedar, leather and fruits. In balanced full-bodied taste fine tannins are integrated, lots of fruit even so much that this is a fruitbomb. I guess americans would like this more than I. Longish finish.

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Red

2007 Brancaia Tre Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

12/22/2009 - Afa wrote:

87 points

Very good chianti but overhype by WS was too much. This is just an ordinary chianti.

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Red

2001 Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Vigna Asinone Sangiovese (view label images)

10/16/2009 - Afa wrote:

91 points

Earthy, mineral tones, leather and still good fruit all over. Fine balanced wine with long long finish. Matched well with lamb fillet.

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Red

2006 Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

10/16/2009 - Afa wrote:

87 points

We expected little bit more of deepness and more lushy palate. Finish is shorter than in previous vintage.

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Red

2007 Domaine des Aires Hautes Minervois-La Livinière Red Blend (view label images)

10/16/2009 - Afa wrote:

84 points

Little bit raw side but decent qpr.

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Charles Mignon Champagne Premier Cru Brut Premium Reserve Champagne Blend (view label images)

5/7/2009 - Afa wrote:

90 points

Very good QPR. Lots of middle-sized bubbles and mid-palate in great balance. Excellent value.

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Red

2004 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor Puente Alto (view label images)

5/7/2009 - Afa wrote:

94 points

Powerful red which bursts in cherry flavours all over. Still very young.

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Red

2005 Tabalí Reserva Especial Blend Limarí Valley Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

1/12/2009 - Afa wrote:

87 points

Full-bodied, still some tannin but good to drink with red meat.

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Red - Fortified

2001 Graham Crusted Port Porto Port Blend (view label images)

1/12/2009 - Afa wrote:

90 points

Lot of licorice. This will become smoother in the next days.

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Red

2003 Bodegas AAlto Ribera del Duero AAlto Tempranillo (view label images)

1/12/2009 - Afa wrote:

93 points

Great nose and fantastic balance. One of the best i've ever tasted.

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Red

1999 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura Sangiovese (view label images)

8/24/2008 - Afa wrote:

90 points

Powerhouse brunello. Load of cherries but very little anything else, lacking elegance and complexity. Not quite for my taste but good and balanced wine. This would hold easily another 5 years in cellar.

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Red

2001 Château d'Aurilhac Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

5/27/2008 - Afa wrote:

89 points

Ready to drink.
Nose is fruity and very pleasant. Delicious mid-palate with 20s finish.

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Red

2005 Hewitson Miss Harry Barossa Valley Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

3/5/2008 - Afa wrote:

88 points

I expected much more what I finally got. Blackcurrant in pleasant nose. Taste is very jammy and those who like that type of wine this is a good choice. Any way the wine was at its best pairing with ox.

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Red

2004 Las Casas Del Toqui Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley (view label images)

1/28/2008 - Afa wrote:

81 points

Chemical, alcohol everywhere and not in balance - good for sauce anyway.

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Red

2001 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

1/15/2008 - Afa wrote:

91 points

Wonderful wine which was simply excellent with reindeer.

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White

2004 Weingut Robert Weil Riesling Kabinett trocken Rheingau (view label images)

10/15/2007 - Afa wrote:

91 points

Drinks very well with greasy fish like salmon. Good acidity and lots of fresh fruit in mid-palate. Better to consume with food than as such, good value for money.

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Red

2002 Rust en Vrede Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Vineyards Stellenbosch (view label images)

12/1/2007 - Afa wrote:

92 points

Wonderful nose to explore and big taste full of flavours. Aftertaste goes on and on. Great surprise and truly worth its price which became big favourite in our family.

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Red

2002 Torres Cabernet Sauvignon (Black Label) Mas La Plana Penedès (view label images)

12/8/2007 - Afa wrote:

88 points

Blackcurrant, earth and stable on the nose. Dark fruits come along in fine balance which lead to medium-long aftertaste. Well-made wine from the challenging year though does not give enough for money.

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Red

2005 Domaine de Rochebin Mâcon-Azé Rouge Gamay (view label images)

12/2/2007 - Afa wrote:

87 points

Good gamay-show, smooth forward fruits for easy-drinking and terrasses. surprisingly good.

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White - Off-dry

2004 Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Bernkasteler Alte Badstube am Doctorberg Riesling Spätlese Mosel Saar Ruwer (view label images)

11/30/2007 - Afa wrote:

88 points

Nice fruit in the beginning but lacks depth in aftertaste.

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Red

2003 E. Guigal Gigondas Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

9/30/2007 - Afa wrote:

90 points

Fresh nose of red berries and even hints of strawberry. Medium-bodied. Mild tannins in mid-palate and overall in fantastic balance. Long and generous aftertaste. Surprisingly good.

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White - Off-dry

2004 Weingut Robert Weil Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Spätlese Rheingau (view label images)

9/22/2007 - Afa wrote:

93 points

Light color, nice Riesling aromas completely in balance. Very memorable experience. I think this must be pretty complete wine of this kind.

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