Book 4
750. Rijk’s, Private Cellar Pinotage Tulbaugh, 2008
This is almost the epitome of a study wine – interesting to have tasted and drunk, academically, but not necessarily my favourite wine – …
749. Lopez de Heredia-Viña Tondonia, Viña Tondonia Rioja Reserva, 2001
Fascinating way to start MW study group studies, blind. A much more satisfying old-school Rioja than the 1991 Bosconia. Pale garnet, with a tawny …
748. Raymond, Reserve Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 2010
Thanks to Tracy for this unusual California brand! Deep ruby with a narrow rim. Medium+ intensity nose of blackcurrant, a hint of black cherry, …
747. Bodegas Domecq de Jarauta, Viña Marro Rioja Reserva, 2007
A second vintage of this, from a similar source. And again, a good example of a £10-15, modern-style, attractive Reserva Rioja. A touch jammy, …
746. Domaine Faiveley, Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des Myglands Monopole, 2008
A really nice surprise this, from a non-classic vintage and appellation. Yet a classic, perfumed Pinot Noir. Pale ruby, with a hint of garnet …
745. Lamé Delisle Boucard, Domaine des Chesnaies Bourgueil Cuvée Vieilles Vignes, 2009
Nice gift from Huw. Just a shame the palate didn’t quite match up to the attractive and quite classic Cabernet Franc nose. Deep ruby …
744. Harvey’s, Pedro Ximénez Sherry VORS, NV (2013)
I was perhaps expecting a little more from this wine, though still a good, pretty complex example of an old PX. Deep brown with …
743. Château Bauduc, La Sauve Sauvignon Blanc Bordeaux Blanc, 2012
Richard and I visited the estate after the Marathon du Médoc and tasted 6 Bauduc wines with Angela Quinney. Gavin couldn’t make it, as …
742. Château Troplong-Mondot, Mondot Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 2010
Bought at the estate, after a fantastic lunch at their restaurant, then a tour of the estate. Not cheap, but a very enjoyable bottle …
741. Domaine des Baumard, Savennières Trie Spéciale, 2000
An unexpected spot at The 10 Cases, Covent Garden this. I didn’t know Baumard did a dry Savennières at all, so to find a …