Sunday, January 14, 2007

Hillebrand 2004 Muscat Reserve

Pale straw in colour. Definite notes of Honeydew melon. Some hints of lime and pineapple.

Creekside Signature 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon

Black fruits on the nose. Deep garnet colour. Black fruits (blackberry, boysenberry, etc.) Some acidity followed by earthy spice notes. Lingering finish.

Saturday, January 13, 2007

Maleta 2002 Shiraz

I opened this to have with a nice venison steak. The wine is a deep ruby and is medium bodied. Tart cherry taste, and didnt really want to open up even though it was allowed to breathe for a couple of hours. A little spice, but not much here.

Peninsula Ridge 2004 Viognier

I bought this on my first trip to this winery. The tasting bar was packed with a bus tour and I bought the Viognier without tasting it ... big mistake. The wine is pale in colour and tastes of citrus. There is a hint of honeydew on the finish, but it is brief and doesnt really balance the acidity. All in all a disappointment.