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125. Mitchelton Wines, Thomas Mitchell Marsanne South Eastern Australia, 2002
Another step in my “explore more interesting whites” move. Not bad overall – my first Marsanne wine. The back label discussed honeysuckle and citrus, …
124. Rosemount Estate, GTR Gewurztraminer Riesling Australia, 2002
Decided I was missing a lot of complex whites in my collection & experiences, so found this in the shop across the road. An …
122. Royal Tokaji Wine Company, Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos Primae Classis Nyula’szo, 1991
Another JWS bargain! A first class Tokaji as my first, and pretty good too. Copper colour (but deeper than the label print). Aromas of …
120. De Gras, Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley, 2000
A good, solid Cabernet Sauvignon. Missing a little complexity but a fine example of the 1990s investment in Chilean wine-making. Dark, deep colour. Initial …
102. Domaines Schlumberger, Riesling Grand Cru Kitterlé Alsace, 1997
2 for 2 for Schlumberger’s 1997 Kitterlé Grands Crus: Pinot Gris and Riesling both tremendously disappointing. Mid-gold / straw colour. Slight aromas of white …
70. Domaines Schlumberger, Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kitterlé Alsace, 1997
Had 2 bottles of this and was very disappointed with the first. It is NOT a Pinot Grigio. However, on drinking the second I …