Monthly Archives: November 2011

Modo Mio one and a half out of three

Posted on November 22, 2011 by winelibertarian

Or. A Sommelier! a  Sommelier! my kingdom (I don’t actually have one) for a Sommelier! It’s not usually my style to give scores but I couldn’t help myself with Modo Mio. On my 3 point scale (devised just now so … Continue reading →

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What I’ve been drinking – 005

Posted on November 18, 2011 by winelibertarian

Craggy Range Les Beaux Cailloux Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Chardonnay 2009 Drunk over 3 days, sealed after the first day then sealed with a wine saver (argon gas) after the second day. Colour, incredibly pale straw with a tinge of green, … Continue reading →

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Truth in Advertising

Posted on November 15, 2011 by winelibertarian

The Lake House Premium Reserve Single Vineyard Pinot Noir Vintage 2009 We had an enjoyable Sunday afternoon over at Acepfv’s house were Cookie brought over a bottle of Pinot Noir from Denmark in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, … Continue reading →

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What I’ve been drinking – 004

Posted on November 11, 2011 by winelibertarian

Picardy Chardonnay 2008 From the wine room, cellar or whatever one should call it, this wine is starting to hit its straps, it is amazing what a couple of extra years in the bottle can achieve for Chardonnay. This has … Continue reading →

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New Zealand regions – Hawke’s Bay

Posted on November 1, 2011 by winelibertarian

This is a region well worth exploring, of particular interest is the Gimblett Gravels sub region* a part of Hawke’s Bay that was thought good only as a Quarry until grapes were planted. The main grapes grown in Hawke’s Bay … Continue reading →

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