Viñalba Reserva Chardonnay 2012, Mendoza, Argentina (£10.99 Majestic) Weighs in at 14.5% but it carries it well, with perky peach and plumper melon flavours pepped up by a slightly nutty note. Like a rounder Mâcon wine. B(-) Panamera Chardonnay 2011, California (N/A in the UK) Slightly stolid style, with not […]
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Fratelli Classic Red 2011, Maharashtra, India (contact Hallgarten Druitt) Buoyant young wine with vibrant plum and raspberry flavours and plenty of freshness – wouldn’t object to half an hour in the fridge before serving. B- Ridgeback Vansha SGMV 2010, Paarl, South Africa (£9.99 The Real Wine Company) Full and ripe […]
Wine Tasting Video: Syrah/Shiraz from South Africa & India
Fratelli Classic White 2011, Maharashtra, India (contact Hallgarten Druitt) Based on Chenin Blanc, and there is some of the pithy pear and apple flavour plus a touch of honey. Let down by a slightly burnt character and a so-so finish, but perfectly decent. C+ Fratelli Chenin Blanc 2011, Maharashtra, India […]
Wine Tasting Video: Assorted Whites from India, South Africa, Argentina, ...
Fratelli Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Maharashtra, India (contact Hallgarten Druitt) Dominated by a smoky/ashy bonfire character, some plum and berry underneath, but it doesn’t stand a chance. 0 Errázuriz Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Aconcagua, Chile (£9.99 Waitrose, Booths, Fresh & Wild) Starts off a little clichéd, with the typically Chilean mint-tinged […]