More wines from auction! I had the Montepulciano yesterday and it is very decent. Today I had better take some boxes home. It looks a bit weird having wine stacked up in my office at work.
These are the wines I purchased really cheaply online. Pithy (however uneducated) reviews and recommendation to come. Read the blurbs that came on my invoice! Wine writing is hilarious! Although no mention of our favourite wine word- herbacious. Maybe I need to buy some whites to get a bottle that may fit the characteristics of that fine adjective.
- Chris Hill Pinot Noir 2008 New England, NSW. This single vineyard wine from the cool climate region of New England is packed full of exotic, sensuous characters that champion the regal heritage of this noble variety with expensive French oak filling the bouquet. It’s sexy and sophisticated, gradually exposing multiple layers of savoury, earthy characters combined with ripe dark fruits, spice and smouldering, smoky leather. Enjoy the medium to full bodied texture and silky tannins. It displays typical cool climate, black cherry fruit on the mid palate and slowly unfolds revealing complex, intense bouquet and flavour, finishing with a long, seductive aftertaste. Pinot Noir is a wonderfully complex variety, full and robust with a velvety softness, it’s the perfect match with duck, pheasant and rich game meats; slow roasted duck, field mushrooms and spiced gravy.
- Domain Day One Serious Pinot Noir, SA. A Pinot Noir with serious colour, flavour and texture. Aromas of dark cherries and a spicy briary tone with fuller flavour and richer texture than many Pinots.
- Bell Bird Bay `Reserve` Pinot Noir 2009, New Zealand. Traditionally vinted with French oak this wine displays aroma of raspberry, cherry, plum and cloves. It has a soft supple palate with red berry fruits and earthy notes, spicy oak and a fine tannin finish. An ideal accompaniment to lamb, cold meats, spicy dishes or goat’s cheese.
- Borgo Bello Montepulciano D`Abruzzo DOC 2009, Abruzzo, Italy. An intense red colour. It has a fruity flavour with hints of red fruits, typical characteristic is the liquorice bouquet. Enjoy this wine with roasts, meat and aged cheese. DOC Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) was the first Italian quality assurance label for wines in 1963, and in common with the French AOC, specifies the geographical area, permitted grape varieties and minimum alcohol level. It may also stipulate the production method, including minimum ageing.
- Paua Pinot Noir by Highfield 2009 (6 x 750mL), Marlborough, NZ. A classic Marlborough Pinot Noir, this medium-bodied, juicy wine is packed full of black cherry, plum and strawberry flavours, together with some spice and delicate touches of toasted oak. The finish is long, fruitful and silky smooth. Cellaring Potential Best from 2010 and will age well into 2013. Great with steak and lamb but be adventurous and try with lightly sautEed paua pieces cooked in garlic butter and a little fresh ginger. Paua Prized for the unique iridescence of its shell, Paua (pronounced paa-wa) is the Maori name for a species of Abalone found on Marlborough`s rocky shoreline. This iconic shellfish is a traditional New Zealand delicacy and a valuable resource for traditional and contemporary arts and crafts. The Winery Paua wines are made by the talented winemakers at Highfield, the multi-award winning Marlborough winery. Established in 1989, Highfield`s Tuscan inspired winery tower stands on a hill with commanding views over Marlborough`s Wairau Valley. Since 1999 Al Soper has held the reins as winemaker, hand crafting ultra premium, food friendly wines. Master of Wine Bob Campbell describes Highfield as clearly one of Marlborough`s first division wine producers and said when you buy a Highfield wine you are buying the cream of the crop .
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