Monthly Archives: May 2011

Terroir

Posted on May 28, 2011 by winelibertarian

TERROIR? What is it? Is there such a thing? Well, yes, I believe there is, the short answer is, it’s the natural components that contribute to the flavours of a wine. For me it is the sense of place as … Continue reading →

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Lost its charm?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by winelibertarian

Went back to Villa D’Este for dinner after about 18 months and was a little disappointed. Villa D’Este is a traditional old style high end Italian restaurant, it has a formal atmosphere with its plush fit out and well dressed … Continue reading →

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A couple of good ones

Posted on May 20, 2011 by winelibertarian

Last week pulled these two wines from the depths of my cellar. Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 1997 Domaine de Courcel – Pommard 1er Cru Grand Clos des Épenots 2000 First the Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 1997 This was … Continue reading →

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A Youthful Duo

Posted on May 16, 2011 by winelibertarian

While dinning at Cocos recently we shared. Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 2007 First the Leeuwin, it is one of my all time favorite Chardonnays and probably the style I still look for in Chardonnay, maybe old fashioned but this … Continue reading →

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Beg to differ and Mont Redon

Posted on May 4, 2011 by winelibertarian

The Wednesday Wine Club (sometimes Tuesdays) went to the Sentinel Bar and Grill with a bit of hesitation as I had read The Australian’s review by John Lethlean giving this Stephan Scaffidi restaurant 1 out of 5. But having been … Continue reading →

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