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Tastings: November 2001
22 November 2001
91PTS
Champagne Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Vintage 1995
Champagne, FranceThe Brut Impérial Vintage 1995 has a persistent fine mousse. Fine biscuit, lees, toast, and dried fruit aromas marks its lean, crisp attack and earthy, pinot flavours. Full well-balanced flavours that linger. Typical warm brioche and pear notes mix with flowery almond and citrus flavours. An elegant, refined sparkler.Prices:| BC | $54.00 | 750ml |
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19 November 2001
95PTS
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Michael Shiraz 1998
Coonawarra, South Australia, AustraliaConsistently fine since its release. This highly-aromatic red, boasts fine supple, tannins, excellent balance and a whack of coffee, blackberry, orange rind, vanilla, cherry cola and mint flavours. The '98 heralds a subtle style shift to a more elegant Michael with black licorice, spice and mocha/violet. A wine for collectors.Prices:| BC | $67.00 | 750ml |
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17 November 2001
88PTS
Wolf Blass Green Label Shiraz 2000
South Australia, AustraliaStrong spicy sausage rootsy shiraz aromas with dark plum and jam fruit. You'll like textures in the mouth -- soft and round maybe even lightweight but with good acidity and structure. Good fruit plums blackberry and licorice set off the acidity and dry finish. Solid if unspectacular.Prices:| BC | $16.95 | 750ml |
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10 November 2001
88PTS
Blue Mountain Brut Rosé NV
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaReleased every year at Christmas this salmon coloured sparkler looks great in the glass. Quite tart with a richer, fuller flavours and plenty of acidity. Fairly, tart finish.Prices:| BC | $25.00 | 750ml |
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01 November 2001
85PTS
Santa Rita Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2000
Valle del Maule, Region del Valle Central, ChileThe Santa Rita Reserva Sauvignon Blanc takes us back to Chile and the Maule region well south of Santiago. Expect brightness and tangy grapefruit flavours with hints of green pepper and pineapple fruit. Another sauvignon to drink now and all summer.Prices:| BC | $13.95 | 750ml |
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December 2001
