1999 Kracher Blend 1, Blaufrankisch Zweigelt.
Noel Young | B
Generic red fruits on the nose, somewhat closed. Nice burst of fruit initially, sour cherry, then quickly disappears to a green, woody and somewhat sappy mid palate; the finish is drying and really saps the mouth. Its 14% alcohol and at this stage in its life, isn't carrying it well. unfortunately past its best.
1999 Cono Sur '20 Barrels' Cabernet Sauvignon. Rapel Valley, Chile.
B+
Blackberry and cassis on the nose. Lots of fruit on the palate, fully extracted blackberries; some developed secondary characters too; green, leafy, even mushrooms; then also woody and also touches of coal dust. Low acidity; grips and slightly drying on the finish, enticing you to more. Very drinkable actually, interesting and showing well.
2002 Ch Rousseau de Sipian
Cambridge Wine £11.99 | B+
Developed nose of sweet cedar and leather showing, along with red fruits. Soft attack on the palate; juicy and rounded red fruits, fat acidity. It has mellowed with time; I remember tasting this a couple of years back and thought it was probably fading away but its still holding on just fine; showing nicely now. Incredibly well priced for a mature Bordeaux.
2011 Brewery Hill Jacko's Leap Savagnin
Naked Wines £8.99 | B+
White peach, some white flowers, plenty of sherbet and touch of spritz. Fresh, plump white fruits; forward and showing nice width on the palate; fat and soft acidity throughout. May not be terribly exciting, but this is very pleasant and straightforwardly nice to drink.
2010 Anchorage Pinot Noir.
Naked Wines | B+
Sweet spices, some vanilla; light touch earth and mushrooms; plenty of red fruits and cherries. Fresh acid, fat; crunchy red berries but slight woodiness shows at the end (somewhat out of place). A fruit forward Pinot Noir, made in a lighter, easy going style; somewhat lacks the gloss.
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