hughcmagee

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Wine	Like It	Don't Like
2015 Yealands Estate Pinot Noir Reserve	Yes
NV Daniel Le Brun Brut	Yes
2014 M. Chapoutier Côtes du Rhône Belleruche	Yes
2014 Te Mata Estate Merlot / Cabernets Estate Vineyards	Yes

2015 Yealands Estate Pinot Noir Reserve
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10/6/2016 - hughcmagee Likes this wine: 83 Points
Characteristically pinot noir to look at - light red, almost translucent. A strong nose of plum and other dark fruits. Very smooth taste at the start (almost a little too so). Not much flavour mid-way through, though a tad more oomph towards the finish. A very soft aftertaste, which may not be to your liking if you prefer dry wine. Probably would go well with an inexpensive Indian, red meat curry.
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NV Daniel Le Brun Brut
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10/4/2016 - hughcmagee Likes this wine: 84 Points
A decent sparkling wine for a low-key celebration. Strong hints of Granny Smith apple on the nose, with a whiff of old fashioned ladies' perfume. Mostly apple cider at the start with a little too much bite mid-way through. Finish is quite tart at first, although it gets better with drinking. Not overly dry. Would be well-matched with salmon blini or similar.
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2014 M. Chapoutier Côtes du Rhône Belleruche
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9/18/2016 - hughcmagee Likes this wine: 85 Points
Nose of molasses and oak. Strong dark berry flavours, but not overly sweet. Very smooth, soft finish (almost overly soft?). A very easy drinking wine, but not suited to being on its own - suited to being alongside red meats or cheese.
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