Winemaker Rob Davis discusses the style of 2005 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon

June 11th, 2010


Jordan Vineyard & Winery Winemaker Rob Davis discusses the 2005 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon and the Alexander Valley estate’s house style.

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Naked Wine Show 1024 – Henry of Pelham Riesling Icewine

March 25th, 2010


Susan gives her tasting notes on Henry of Pelham’s 2007 Riesling Icewine out of Niagara, Ontario. With a nose of pear, peach and honey, on the palate there’s a luscious mouthfeel with pears, baked peach and honey all come through with a cleansing acidity for less than $50.

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Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2005

March 23rd, 2010


Wine Tasting Clip of Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2005, from the Virtual Wine Tasting Event, ‘The New Wave’ held on 22 Apr 2006.
WINE: Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2005
VINTAGE: 2005
PRODUCER: Klein Constantia
GRAPES: Sauvignon 90%, Semillon 10%
REGION: Constantia
COUNTRY: South Africa
ONE WORD: Harmonious
TASTING: Fresh and elegant Sauvignon with fine grassy characters balanced with great fruit. The dash of Semillon adds an extra level of richness and complexity.
FOOD MATCH: Baked goats cheese salad with roasted beetroot
FOOD MATCH FROM: The Gastro Pub Cookbook

Duration : 0:1:43

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Lamborn Family Vineyards 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting

February 8th, 2010


Lamborn Family Vineyards 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Cyber-Tasting

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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2005

December 17th, 2009


Wine Tasting Clip of Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2005 selected from Oddbins on 27 June 2006.
WINE: Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2005
VINTAGE: 2005
PRODUCER: Villa Maria
GRAPES: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
REGION: Marlborough
COUNTRY: New Zealand
ONE WORD: Vibrant
TASTING: A classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with vibrant, bright red currant and nettle aromas and a full and fruity palate. Crisp acidity keeps the wine together and the palate fresh.
FOOD MATCH: Pan-seared scallops, with asparagus and baby leeks.
FOOD MATCH FROM: James Booth’s own

Duration : 0:1:22

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Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2005

December 15th, 2009


Wine Tasting Clip of Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2005 selected from Majestic on 12 July 2006.
WINE: Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2005
VINTAGE: 2005
PRODUCER: Oyster Bay
GRAPES: Sauvignon Blanc
REGION: Marlborough
COUNTRY: New Zealand
ONE WORD: Contrived
TASTING: A fairly standard NZ Sauvignon with not much to excite the palate, and, on special at £4.99, a simple and good value drop.
FOOD MATCH: Serve it very cold, don’t think too hard!
FOOD MATCH FROM:

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Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2005

December 10th, 2009


Virtual Wine Tasting Clip: Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Wine Tasting Clip of Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2005, from the Virtual Wine Tasting Event, ‘Virtual Wine at The Wine Show’ held on 30 Sep 2006.
WINE: Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2005
VINTAGE: 2005
PRODUCER: Boekenhoutskloof
GRAPES: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
REGION: Franschhoek/ Coastal region
COUNTRY: South Africa
ONE WORD: Zingy
TASTING: A fuller Sauvignon Blanc from the stable of Boekenhoutskloof’s Mark Kent. The tropical fruit and hint of green plums and citrus fruit make for very pleasant drinking indeed.
FOOD MATCH: Thai green curry, or a delicious, rich seafood pie – Fergus Henderson, “Nose to Tail Eating”

Duration : 0:1:40

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Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2005

December 5th, 2009


Wine Tasting Clip of Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2005 selected from Oddbins on 27 June 2006.
WINE: Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2005
VINTAGE: 2005
PRODUCER: Boekenhoutskloof
GRAPES: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
REGION: Franschhoek/ Coastal region
COUNTRY: South Africa
ONE WORD: Zingy
TASTING: A fuller Sauvignon Blanc from the stable of Boekenhoutskloof’s Mark Kent. The tropical fruit and hint of green plums and citrus fruit make for very pleasant drinking indeed.
FOOD MATCH: Picnic nibbles
FOOD MATCH FROM: James Booth’s picnic

Duration : 0:1:10

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Terra Barossa Eden Valley Pinot Gris 2005

November 21st, 2009


Wine Tasting Clip of Terra Barossa Eden Valley Pinot Gris 2005 selected from Majestic on 12 July 2006.
WINE: Terra Barossa Eden Valley Pinot Gris 2005
VINTAGE: 2005
PRODUCER: Thorn-Clarke
GRAPES: Pinot Gris
REGION: Barossa, Eden Valley
COUNTRY: Australia
ONE WORD: Waxy
TASTING: Hints of peach and pear blossom and beeswax. This could be so much more exciting at yet remains a fairly innocuous wine which has both weight and body, but little charm.
FOOD MATCH: Moreton Bay bugs with a citrus butter
FOOD MATCH FROM: James Booth’s own

Duration : 0:1:54

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