Wine Review 2010

Lot # Wine Year M D Comment
4654 El Molinet, DO Valencia, 2006 8 8 One of the finest Valencia wines we have ever tasted.
La Viña, La Font de la Figuera Spicy shrubs and wild berry fruit.
4655 Solar de Sael, DO Bierzo 2006 8 9 Typical red Spanish grape: deep colour, raucous tannins that
threaten to rip out tooth fillings, but it a mass of succulent fruit
that gives appeal.
4656 Ellinze, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla 2006 8 8 This is a real rough and tumble affair. Bright red fruit in colour
and flavour. Acidic, showing full notes of mulberry and bilberry.
4657 Comenge, DO Ribera del Duero 2005 7 8 Very tough. The tannins appear to be drawn as tight as a bow
string with a mass of fruit waiting to get out and soften the
palate. Put it away for at least another year until 2011 and
beyond.
4658 Arbucala, DO Toro, Bodegas Valduero 2005 7 8 Although the Bodega is from a different region, the
winemaking is the same - assured, skillful and seamless.
Ready but it can be cellared for several years.
4659 Fornas Friulano, DOC Friuli Grave 2007 10 10 Lasting well beyond original assessment, it really does need to
be drunk now.
4660 Sartiano, IGT Umbria, Bigi SCARL, 2005 9 9 A blend, but it seems to have no focus on harmony as all
Orvieto of the component grapes still appear separate.
4661 Il Sodero, IGT Maremma Toscana, 2006 8 8 Lovely, big red beauty. Massed ranks of fruit line up to please.
Tenuta di Moraia
4662 La Sala, DOCG Chianti Classico 2006 8 9 From the best territory in Tuscany, the region of Chianti
Azienda Agricola La Sala Classico. The Sangiovese has fine smoke and leather notes,
superimposed on supple red fruit flavours. Delicious wine.
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4663 Wild Fig, Clovelly Triangle Estate, 2008 9 10 Perfect, a shot in the arm. Lively flavours.
Devon Vale
4664 The Berry, Clovelly Triangle Estate, 2007 10 10 Jacques Fourie put this together for early enjoyment,
Devon Vale so please do enjoy it now.
4665 Chardonnay, Rozier Bay, Mount Rozier 2007 8 9 Produced from fruit grown water stressed vines on Adam
Mauerberger’s steeply sloping vineyard, this is beautifully
concentrated.
4666 Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 8 10 Pungent, though soft. A song of red berries, blossom and
Rozier Bay, Mount Rozier hints of eucalyptus. A wine to delight soon. Drink this year.
4667 Pinotage, Rozier Bay, Mount Rozier 2006 8 8 As rich and ripe as this grape can be. Good acidity, it is really
good drinking now.
4668 Zidela Rosé, Zidela Wines 2008 10 10 Lovely. A wine to lighten the spirits. Quaff at will from a large glass.
4669 Zidela Merlot, Zidela Wines 2007 9 9 Balanced and poised. Shows the effect of the terroir and skill
of the winemaker. Very good wine and good now.
4670 Zidela Cabernet Sauvignon/ 2007 9 9 Tightly drawn, the tannins are still rough and the acidity high.
Merlot/Petit Verdot, Zidela Wines Wait a bit for it all to soften up.
4671 Revelation, Mellasat, 2005 9 9 Initially this had a very high level of fruit acid. That has gone
Dekker’s Valley Range and it is very easy, supple and rich.
4672 Pinotage, Deza Collection 2007 8 8 Not bland, but it is at the lesser end of Cape complexity. Easy,
enjoyable now, but it will not leave a memory.
4673 Boschetto Rosso, Stellekaya Winery 2005 8 8 Big red scrapper. Fills the mouth with powerful fruit and leaves
it with an endless grip of tannin.
4674 Cape Cross, Stellekaya Winery 2005 7 8 A clever, well made and easy to like blend of red fruit flavours
with leathery tannic notes. Good now, will last.
4675 Hercules, Stellekaya Winery 2006 7 9 Named after a southern constellation, it shows the power of
well selected ripe fruit when carefully matched with oak tannins.
Wine Review 2010