Category Archive: France

24 Sep

Louis Latour Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2007

Louis Latour Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2007

My pick from a tasting of current releases from this esteemed Burgundian winemaking family that has been family owned and run for more than 10 generations.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2007, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Cork, Full-bodied, White
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11 Sep

Lamont’s Bordeaux Tasting

Lamont’s Bordeaux Tasting

My first experience with Bordeuax was as a kid, thanks to the wonders of SBS World Soccer at 5.30pm on Saturday afternoons. Each week, the …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cork, Dessert wine, Red, White
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18 Jan

Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz Viognier 2005 ($18)

Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz Viognier 2005 ($18)

Made from fruit sourced from Central Victorian vineyards and overseen by French and American winemakers, this is an intriguing drop that takes Old World winemaking …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, 2005, Medium-bodied, Shiraz, Victoria, Viognier
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02 Jan

Taittinger Prelude Grand Crus NV ($100)

Taittinger Prelude Grand Crus NV ($100)

A lovely new release from the house of Taittinger made using only Grand Cru grapes. Lively and fresh, this beauty is powered by lemon and …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, Champagne, Cork, Medium-bodied
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12 Oct

Howard Park International Riesling Tasting 2007

Howard Park International Riesling Tasting 2007

The weekend gone was spent in Margaret River at Howard Park’s second International Riesling Tasting. After enjoying ourselves thoroughly at last year’s, we were both …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2005, Adelaide Hills, Austria, Central Otago, Clare Valley, Germany, Great Southern, Henty, Mt Barker, New Zealand, Riesling, Screwcap, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, White
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