90 / A
Tasted by Mike Supple - 17 Nov 2008
Medium ruby core with a lighter rim. Ripe black cherry and wild strawberry fruit aromas all surrounded by cooler notes of wet earth and spicy cola. Very round on the entry into the mouth; smooth and silky. Hints of game surround tons of ripe strawberry with a touch of charcoal and dark earth on the finish. Great balance making this an easy drinking, smooth Pinot all the way down.
88 / B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 25 jan 2009
Dark purple core with a lighter pink rim. A touch of smoky game surrounds black cherry and plum aromas with a faint floral note. Sweet blackberry on the front palate with a good dose of earth and dark chocolate. Plum and black pepper lead to a hint of minerals and licorice on the finish.
A blend of 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 10% Carignan and 5% Cinsault. From a small limestone and marl plot (17 hectares) in the village of Seguret. Aged for 12+ months in cement vats.
88 / B
Tasted by Mike Supple - 18 Mar 2008
Black and ruby core with a lighter rim. Sweet black licorice and black cherry over wet stone aromas. Medium bodied with dark flavors of stewed plums, cassis, dark anise and a hint of game.
87 / B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 16 Oct 2007
Bright ruby color with thick, frothy pink bubbles. Spicy, fruity nose with some nice earth and game notes. Sweet red fruit (cherry, raspberry) on the front palate. Tons of tiny bubbles fill the mouth, making it fresh and invigorating. Lingering candied strawberries on the finish. A blend of 70% Malbec (rare for Australia) and 30% Shiraz.
Instead of a cork, they have decided to use a crown cap (think beer bottle). This keeps the wine fresh and full of bubbles while reducing any chance of flaws caused by the cork. Bubbles in red wines fade quickly (from the tannins) so chill this wine down and enjoy it with several friends. Great before a meal, and goes really well with turkey.
86 - 88 / NA
Tasted by Mike Supple - 01 Apr 2008
Medium ruby core with a purple rim. A touch of menthol floats over dark fruit and game aromas. Soft and approachable on the front palate with dark fruit flavors. This is a second wine to both Valandraud and Virginie de Valandraud.
This wine is not yet released from the winery, thus it has no price or value grade.
88 / B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 22 Aug 2008
Dark ruby core with a lighter rim. Roasted oak and coffee with a lot of wet slate over aromas of ripe red and black cherries with a lingering floral note and a whiff of smoked ham. Good acidity on the palate keeps it fresh and juicy. Cranberry and roasted cherries are joined by a touch of earth and smoky game on the finish. Touch heat on mid, hint bitter on finish. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot.
88 / B-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 10 Jan 2008
Thick purple with ruby notes. The bold blackberry and black cherry aromas are surrounded by a nice gamy brown sugar ham quality, followed by spicy white pepper. Red currants and blackberries on the front palate are followed by the brown sugar ham in the middle. Black licorice swarms around the fruit. Medium-full bodied with very ripe tannins and a thick, dark, sweet lingering finish. 14.6% ABV.
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