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Feb. 7, 2012	Rijk’s Private Cellar Pinotage 2005 Rijk’s Private Cellar Pinotage 2005 Region: Tulbagh, Western Cape, South Africa > Winery: Rijk's Private Cellar Variety: Pinotage An unusually accomplished Pinotage that fully expresses Neville Dorrington's philosophy of minimal interference. Oak accentuates rather than overpowers in a wine that is powerful, but also long and elegant. 90 points. - 02/07/2012		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	An unusually accomplished Pinotage that fully expresses Neville Dorrington's philosophy of minimal interference. Oak accentuates rather than overpowers in a wine that is powerful, but also long and elegant. 90 points. - 02/07/2012
Feb. 7, 2012	Hush Heath Estate “Balfour” Brut Rosé 2007 Hush Heath Estate “Balfour” Brut Rosé 2007 Region: England > Winery: Hush Heath Estate Variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier Soft and creamy english summer fruit and a pleasingly balanced level of acidity make for a wine which is clearly styled after Champagne but is in fact is better than much Champagne. Lovely! 92 points. - 02/07/2012		5/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	Soft and creamy english summer fruit and a pleasingly balanced level of acidity make for a wine which is clearly styled after Champagne but is in fact is better than much Champagne. Lovely! 92 points. - 02/07/2012
Feb. 3, 2012	Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC 2000 Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC 2000 Region: > Winery: Giuseppe Quintarelli Variety: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara A very traditionally styled Valpolicella that simply redefines the notion of excellence. Astounding. 94/100. - 02/03/2012		5/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	A very traditionally styled Valpolicella that simply redefines the notion of excellence. Astounding. 94/100. - 02/03/2012
Jan. 30, 2012	Tedeschi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2006 Tedeschi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2006 Region: Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy > Winery: Tedeschi Variety: Corvina, Corvinone, Negrara, Oseleta, Rondinella, Rossignola Nearly 400 years of family winemaking has yielded an Amarone that is rich and meaty as well as nicely nuanced. 85/100 - 01/30/2012		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	Nearly 400 years of family winemaking has yielded an Amarone that is rich and meaty as well as nicely nuanced. 85/100 - 01/30/2012
Jan. 30, 2012	Billaud-Simon Chablis Premier Cru “Les Vaillons” 2008 Billaud-Simon Chablis Premier Cru “Les Vaillons” 2008 Region: Chablis, France > Winery: Billaud-Simon Variety: Chardonnay Made by Bernard Billaud (who left Chablis for 30 years ï¿½to understand it betterï¿½) before becoming winemaker at his family estate over 20 years ago now, this 2008 Billaud-Simon Chablis is elegant and restrained - a perfect example of the terroir. 89/100 - 01/30/2012		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	Made by Bernard Billaud (who left Chablis for 30 years ï¿½to understand it betterï¿½) before becoming winemaker at his family estate over 20 years ago now, this 2008 Billaud-Simon Chablis is elegant and restrained - a perfect example of the terroir. 89/100 - 01/30/2012
Jan. 14, 2012	Chateau Batailley Grand Cru Classe Pauillac 2005 Chateau Batailley Grand Cru Classe Pauillac 2005 Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France > Winery: Chateau Batailley Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Once upon a time the English and French fought a battle over this Chateau (hence the name) and with the quality of this wine we can certainly see why a battle was fought. Deep, complex and refined this is a little structured now but could be considered particularly ageworthy. 90 points - 01/14/2012		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	Once upon a time the English and French fought a battle over this Chateau (hence the name) and with the quality of this wine we can certainly see why a battle was fought. Deep, complex and refined this is a little structured now but could be considered particularly ageworthy. 90 points - 01/14/2012
Jan. 14, 2012	Brancott Estate “Brut Cuvée” NV Brancott Estate “Brut Cuvée” NV Region: Marlborough, New Zealand > Winery: Brancott Estate Variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir A bottle fermented blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir yields a wine which is slightly simpler than much Champagne but is half the price of most Champagne. Tropical fruit notes lend this wine it's own identity. 84 points. - 01/14/2012		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	A bottle fermented blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir yields a wine which is slightly simpler than much Champagne but is half the price of most Champagne. Tropical fruit notes lend this wine it's own identity. 84 points. - 01/14/2012
Jan. 14, 2012	Jacob's Creek "Classic" Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Jacob's Creek "Classic" Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Region: South East Australia, Australia > Winery: Jacob's Creek Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Soft black fruit and just a hint of spice coming in at the end of a fairly short palate. A more complex bouquet shows a herbal lift. Well made but simple. 79 points. - 01/14/2012		3/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	Soft black fruit and just a hint of spice coming in at the end of a fairly short palate. A more complex bouquet shows a herbal lift. Well made but simple. 79 points. - 01/14/2012
Jan. 14, 2012	Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2011 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2011 Region: Beaujolais, France > Winery: Georges Duboeuf Variety: Gamay Described as an "incredible vintage" by Georges Duboeuf, this 2011 Beaujolais Nouveau shows nicely balanced but simple red fruit. Often strident acidity is balanced. 82 points. - 01/14/2012 Described as an "incredible vintage" by Georges Duboeuf, this 2011 Beaujolais Nouveau shows nicely balanced but simple red fruit. Often strident acidity is balanced. 82 points. - 01/14/2012		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	Described as an "incredible vintage" by Georges Duboeuf, this 2011 Beaujolais Nouveau shows nicely balanced but simple red fruit. Often strident acidity is balanced. 82 points. - 01/14/2012 Described as an "incredible vintage" by Georges Duboeuf, this 2011 Beaujolais Nouveau shows nicely balanced but simple red fruit. Often strident acidity is balanced. 82 points. - 01/14/2012
Jan. 2, 2012	Viña Montes “Montes Alpha” Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Viña Montes “Montes Alpha” Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Region: Chile > Winery: Viña Montes “Montes Alpha” Cabernet Sauvignon Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Medium to full bodied with soft blackberries and cherries leading in the mouth. Velvet texture hides considerable structure. Persistent & lifted into the finish. 87/100 - 01/02/2012		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	Medium to full bodied with soft blackberries and cherries leading in the mouth. Velvet texture hides considerable structure. Persistent & lifted into the finish. 87/100 - 01/02/2012
Jan. 2, 2012	Viña Montes Cabernet Sauvignon “Reserva” 2010 Viña Montes Cabernet Sauvignon “Reserva” 2010 Region: Chile > Winery: Viña Montes Cabernet Sauvignon “Reserva” Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Accomplished, old world influenced style of Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium to full bodied with a pronounced structure. Dark berry fruit and cedar form the bulk of the palate along with slightly overt tannins. 81/100 - 01/02/2012		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	Accomplished, old world influenced style of Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium to full bodied with a pronounced structure. Dark berry fruit and cedar form the bulk of the palate along with slightly overt tannins. 81/100 - 01/02/2012
Jan. 2, 2012	Jacob’s Creek “Classic” Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Jacob’s Creek “Classic” Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Region: South East Australia > Winery: Jacob’s Creek “Classic” Cabernet Sauvignon Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Simple, soft and ripe black fruit with a hint of spice into the finish. Moderate tannin and acidity make for an easy drinking tipple. 79/100 - 01/02/2012		3/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	Simple, soft and ripe black fruit with a hint of spice into the finish. Moderate tannin and acidity make for an easy drinking tipple. 79/100 - 01/02/2012
Jan. 2, 2012	Cave de Tain Crozes Hermitage Classic Rouge 2008 Cave de Tain Crozes Hermitage Classic Rouge 2008 Region: Northern Rhone, France > Winery: Cave de Tain Crozes Hermitage Classic Rouge Variety: Syrah Benchmark old-world expression of the Syrah grape. Smokey blackberry fruit peppered with spice and herbs. Moderate to long with good complexity. 86/100		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	Benchmark old-world expression of the Syrah grape. Smokey blackberry fruit peppered with spice and herbs. Moderate to long with good complexity. 86/100			x $N/A
Jan. 2, 2012	Jacob's Creek Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut Cuv Jacob's Creek Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut Cuv Region: Australia > Winery: Jacob's Creek Variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir Dry & medium bodied. Lemon zest and white peach are the predominant flavours in the mouth. Limited autolytic influence from bottle fermentation. A good level of acidity keeps this wine refreshing, although overall this is quite simple. 78/100 - 01/02/2012		3/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	Dry & medium bodied. Lemon zest and white peach are the predominant flavours in the mouth. Limited autolytic influence from bottle fermentation. A good level of acidity keeps this wine refreshing, although overall this is quite simple. 78/100 - 01/02/2012
Jan. 2, 2012	Laurent Perrier Brut Champagne NV Laurent Perrier Brut Champagne NV Region: Champagne, France > Winery: Laurent Perrier Brut NV Champagne Variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier Clean, medium-bodied, lemon citrus with a touch of stonefruit. Brioche and yeast resulting from secondary fermentation in bottle. Persistent and long. An accomplished non-vintage offering. 88/100. - 01/02/2012		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	Clean, medium-bodied, lemon citrus with a touch of stonefruit. Brioche and yeast resulting from secondary fermentation in bottle. Persistent and long. An accomplished non-vintage offering. 88/100. - 01/02/2012