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Miranda Family Reserve shiraz 1998.
South Australia. 90-year vines give rich, brambly flavours.
Two Hands shiraz 2000.
South Australia. Old vines but new star name. Superbly ripe.
Ridge “Geyserville"1999.
USA, California. Mostly zinfandel. Big berry richness.
Top guy.
Qupé Central Coast syrah 2000.
USA, California. More Rhône smooth than Oz meaty. Nice.
Cigare Volant 1999. (Bonny Doon)
USA, California. Maverick, fruity tribute to Châteauneuf.
Tablas Creek 1997. (Perrin Bros.)
USA, California. Châteauneuf's No. 1 Beaucastel have a go at
new world wine (took their own vines). Gorgeously big.
Joseph Phelps cabernet sauvignon 1998.
USA, California. Chock-full of ripe berry flavour. Major man.
Quinta da Carmo 1998.
Portugal. Firm but balanced. Ch. Lafite investment quality.
Nebbiolo d’Alba “Valmaggiore” 2000. (Sandrone)
Italy, Piedmont. New-style star. More fruit, less oak.
Barolo Cannubi Boschis 1997. (E. Pira)
Italy, Piedmont. Posh vineyard, posh grower, mega year.
Guidalberto 2000. (Tenuta San Guido)
Italy, Tuscany. Soft red, merlot/cabernet/sangiovese.
First new top-flight wine here since Sassicaia.
Santa Cecilia 1997. (Planeta)
Sicily. Nero d’Avolo. Distinct red berry character, with a
hint of oak. Very attractive firm finish.
Bandol 2000. (Tempier)
Provence. Solid and luscious at the same time. Yum!
Gigondas 1999. (Guigal)
S. Rhône. Deceptively smooth with a peppered richness.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos St. Jean 1997.
1998 HALF:
S. Rhône. Typically big meaty, alcoholic red.
Crozes-Hermitage 2002. (Graillot)
N. Rhône. Best grower in Crozes. Meaty syrah (shiraz).
Cornas 1996. (Clape) 48.00
N. Rhône. Stylish A1 syrah, shows fruit but not new-worldy.
Hermitage 1988. (Guigal) HALF:
N. Rhône. Beefy, mature syrah complexity.
Château Cissac 1989.
Bordeaux, Medoc. Ultra-tradtional pillar of the bourgeoisie.
Château d’Angludet 1986.
Bordeaux, Margaux. The epitome of classic claret. Dry, rich.
Château La Grave à Pomerol 1989.
Bordeaux, Pomerol. Great year. Rich structure from Moueix.
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