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.

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

Mathilda, Victoria, Australia

Wine: Mathilda

Producer: Chapoutier

Region: Victoria

Country: Australia

Colour: red

Year: 2013

Grape: Shiraz

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): B

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 82

Pairs well with: Good paired with lamb and roasts.

Notes:

This wines deliver a rather aromatic nose with an explosion of red fruits.

On the palate it is light and velvety and offering a great length.

Good paired with lamb and roasts.

The Octogenarian, Mclaren Valley, Australia

Wine: The Octogenarian

Producer: Collett wines

Region: Mclaren Valley

Country: Australia

Colour: Red

Year: 2012

Grape: Tempranilllo & Grenache

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): B

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 87/100

Pairs well with: Good paired with medium cheeses, sausages and burgers.

Notes:

This wine comes from rather old vines, and you can feel the intensity of it.

Lots of red fruit on the nose and palate, with a velvet like feeling and good length.

Good paired with medium cheeses, sausages and burgers. 

Occultum Lapidem, Cotes du Rousillion, France

Wine: Occultum Lapidem

Producer: M Chapoutier

Region: C du Roussillion

Country: France

Colour: Red

Year: 2013

Grape: A

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): C

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 90

Pairs well with: Good paired with mature cheeses, lamb and game casseroles.

Notes:

This is a beautiful wine!

The nose brings an explosion of black and red fruits, compote and jam.

As for the palate, it mostly replicates the nose, being velvety and delivering a great length.

Good paired with mature cheeses, lamb and game casseroles.

Blanc de pacs, Penedes, Spain

Wine: Blanc de Pacs

Producer: Pares Balta

Region: Penedes

Country: Spain

Colour: White

Year: A

Grape: Parellada, xarell lo, macabeo

Supplier: Vinifera                                                                                      

Restaurant: Cuba

Price (VND): A

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 86/100

Pairs well with: Ideal with grilled fish and seafood

Notes:

Pears and green apples on the nose with some citrus.

On the palate has good acidity replicating the nose aromas, good length.

Ideal with grilled fish and seafood

Chateau de Valois, Bordeaux. France

Wine: Chateau de Valois

Producer: Chateau de Valois

Region: Bordeaux

Country: France

Colour: Red

Year: 2010

Grape: Blend

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): C

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 83/100

Pairs well with: Good on its own, and paired with roast chicken, beef steak, and mild cheeses.

Notes:

This Pomerol wine delivers a nose full of ripe red and black fruits, with leather and hints of vanilla.

On the mouth is very smooth, rounded and good length, matching the nose.

Good on its own, and paired with roast chicken, beef steak, and mild cheeses.

Hill Smith Chardonnay, Australia

Wine: Hill Smith Estate

Producer: Negociants

Region: Eden Valley

Country: Australia

Colour: White

Year: 2013

Grape: Chardonnay

Supplier: Warehouse                                                                              

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): A

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 88

Pairs well with: Ideal pair with salads, white fish and crab soup.

Notes:

Lively pale green colour, the nose is an explosion of green apples, pears with some citrus scents.

On the palate it is very fresh and crisp, green apples, with a touch of mango and confit pear, delicious, well acidity and balance.

Ideal pair with salads, white fish and crab soup.

Outer Limits, Chile

Wine: Outer Limits

Producer: Montes

Region: A

Country: Chile

Colour: Red

Year: 2011

Grape: Blend

Supplier: Bluebird                                                                                     

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): C

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 91/100

Pairs well with: Good pair with steaks, and lamb

Notes:

A beautiful nose bringing an explosion of red fruits.

On the palate it is delicious with lots of red fruit, elegant and complex, with a great length.

Good pair with steaks, and lamb

Excellent opportunity to grab good wine at bargain prices!!

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The long paddock. Australia

Wine: The long paddock

Producer: redbank

Region: Victoria

Country: Australia

Colour: White

Year: 2014

Grape: Pinot Grigio

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): A

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 88/100

Pairs well with: A

Notes:

Light gold colour, this wine delivers a beautiful nose with pineapple, ripe mango and citrus.

On the palate it is crisp and elegant, with nice acidity and lots of tropical fruits and medium length. Very pleasant.

Good pair with white fish, salads, and steamed seafood.

Fiulot, Italy

Wine: Fiulot

Producer: Prunotto

Region: Barbera d’asti

Country: Italy

Colour: Red

Year: 2013

Grape: Barbera

Supplier: Warehouse                                                                              

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): B

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 79

Pairs well with: Good paired with red meats, especially grilled to offset the acidity.

Notes:

A subtle nose of red and black berries, with eucalyptus.

On the palate delivers blackberry, dark cherry and jam, with good acidity, making it a wine that you can keep on the cellar for a while.

Good paired with red meats, especially grilled to offset the acidity.