Chiroubles, France

Wine: Chiroubles

Producer: Georges Dubeauf

Region: Beaujolais

Country: France

Colour: Red

Year: 2011

Grape: Gamay

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): C

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 81

Pairs well with: Good paired with casseroles and pork dishes.

Notes:

The nose delivers leather and spices.

On the palate it is complex, with leather tones and great length.

Good paired with casseroles and pork dishes.

Black Shiraz, Australia

Wine: Black Shiraz

Producer: Blockford

Region: A

Country: Australia

Colour: Red sparkling

Year: N/A

Grape: Shiraz

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): C

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 90

Pairs well with: Good on its own and paired with chocolate, and forest fruit cake.

Notes:

This is an unusual wine, a sparkling shiraz coming from Australia, and the name blackis for  a reson, as it is almost black and quite dense.

Thin bubbles are followed by a nose of blackcurrant, blueberries and red figs.

On the palate is delicate and velvety, with lots of black fruit and dark figs. Good length and very nice, gentle and easy to drink.

Domaine Mont Chavy, France

Wine: Domaine Mont Chavy

Producer: Mont Chavy

Region: Beaujolais

Country: France

Colour: Red

Year: 2013

Grape: Gamay

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): C

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 73

Pairs well with: pork dishes

Notes:

 A lovely nose with leather, red and black fruits.

On the palate you may find chewing gum, red fruits.

Good paired with pork dishes

Marta de Balta, Penedes, Spain

Wine: Marta de Balta

Producer: Pares Balta

Region: Penedes

Country: Spain

Colour: Red

Year: A

Grape: Syrah

Supplier: Vinifera                                                                                      

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): D

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 92/100

Pairs well with: Good paired with casseroles, roast beef and mature cheeses.

Notes:

 A beautiful wine with lots of complexity, delivering black fruits and violet hints in both the nose and palate. Very complex and delicious.

Good paired with casseroles, roast beef and mature cheeses.

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Lodge Hill Shiraz, Australia

Wine: Lodge Hill Shiraz

Producer: Jim Barry

Region: A

Country: Australia

Colour: Red

Year: 2012

Grape: Shiraz

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): B

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 87

Pairs well with: Good paired with beef steak and burgers.

Notes:

This wine delivers an oaky nose, with leather and tobacco.

On the palate it is lovely, with leather and light vanilla and great length.

Good paired with beef steak and burgers.

Moulin a Vent, France

Wine: Moulin a Vent

Producer: Moulin a Vent

Region: Beaujolais

Country: France

Colour: Red

Year: 2011

Grape: Gamay

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: B

Price (VND): A

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 73

Pairs well with: pork dishes

Notes:

 A lovely nose with leather, red and black fruits.

On the palate you may find chewing gum, red fruits and a bit too much of alcoholic feeling.

Good paired with pork dishes

Chateau des Capitans, France

Wine: Chateau des Capitans

Producer: Ch des Capitans

Region: Julienas

Country: France

Colour: Red

Year: 2013

Grape: A

Supplier: Warehouse                                                                              

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): A

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 72

Pairs well with: BBQ food

Notes:

A wine with an aromatic nose and lots of red fruit.

On the nose is a bit too acidic, and may benefit from lying down for a while.

Pair with BBQ food

Elephant Hill, Central Ottago, New Zealand

Wine: Elephant Hill

Producer: Elephant Hill

Region: Central Otago

Country: New Zealand

Colour: Red

Year: 2011

Grape: Pinot Noir

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): B

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 88

Pairs well with: Roast pork

Notes:

Lovely nose of red and black cherries, with touches of spices and cedar.

On the palate it is smooth and delicate with medium length, lots of cherries and a pleasure to drink.

Pair with roast pork

Mas Peiti, Penedes, Spain

Wine: Mas Petit

Producer: Pares Balta

Region: Penedes

Country: Spain

Colour: Red

Year: A

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache

Supplier: Vinifera                                                                                      

Restaurant: Cuba

Price (VND): A

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 82/100

Pairs well with: Good pair with charcuterie and medium cured cheeses

Notes:

A nice nose with red and back fruits.

On the palate lots of red fruits and vanilla, velvety and medium length.

Good pair with charcuterie and medium cured cheeses