Category Archive: 2007

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 +, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Cork, France, Full-bodied, White
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20 Sep

Grasshopper Rock Pinot Noir 2007 (~$30)

Grasshopper Rock Pinot Noir 2007 (~$30)

An extroverted yet utterly charming pinot noir from a new pinot-only producer based in the Alexandra sub-region of Central Otago.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, Central Otago, Limited, Medium-bodied, New Zealand, Pinot Noir, Red, Screwcap
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14 Sep

Picardy’s new Burgundian duo

Picardy’s new Burgundian duo

Tasting notes for Picardy’s newly released 2008 Chardonnay and 2007 Tete de Cuvee pinot noir.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2008, Chardonnay, Cork, Medium-bodied, Pemberton, Pinot Noir, Red, Western Australia
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22 Apr

Moss Wood Chardonnay 2007 ($57)

Moss Wood Chardonnay 2007 ($57)

WTF I hear you cry – a wine review? Better late than never I say (probably a little too often to be honest) but now …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, Chardonnay, Margaret River, Medium-bodied, Screwcap, Vintage, Western Australia, White
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05 Feb

Capel Vale Whispering Hill Riesling 2007 ($27.95)

Capel Vale Whispering Hill Riesling 2007 ($27.95)

Things have been a’changing at Capel Vale. There’s been a uniform lift in the quality of wine across the board, the introduction of the exceptional …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, Medium-bodied, Mt Barker, Riesling, Screwcap, Vintage, Western Australia, White
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21 Jan

Leeuwin Estate: State of the Art Series

Leeuwin Estate: State of the Art Series

Ask most West Australians to name a good West Australian chardonnay and Leeuwin Art Series (LEAS – such is the wine’s reputation that the ‘Estate’ …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 1987, 1995, 2001, 2006, Chardonnay, Icon, Margaret River, Screwcap, Western Australia, White
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11 Dec

Pitchfork Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ($18ish)

Pitchfork Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ($18ish)

Winemaker Michael Kerrigan’s decision to end a 13-year affiliation with Howard Park to take up the position of winemaker and part-owner at Hay Shed Hill …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, Margaret River, Medium-bodied, Sauvignon Blanc, Screwcap, Semillon, Western Australia, White
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27 Nov

Plantagenet Riesling 2007 ($22)

Plantagenet Riesling 2007 ($22)

Technically, the early ‘07 vintage wasn’t supposed to be a great one for riesling, but so far the evidence has been to the contrary, as …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, Full-bodied, Great Southern, Riesling, Screwcap, Western Australia, White
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22 Nov

Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2007 ($18)

Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2007 ($18)

Under the guidance of new senior winemaker Robb Mann, the Cape Mentelle SBS style is changing from a semillon-dominant blend to a more 50-50 mix …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, Margaret River, Medium-bodied, Sauvignon Blanc, Screwcap, Semillon, Vintage, Western Australia, White
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20 Nov

Mrs Wigley Moscato 2007 ($17)

Mrs Wigley Moscato 2007 ($17)

For the rest of the week, I’ll be taking Polaroids of the wines I’ll be writing up. In addition to wine and cards, photography is …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, Crown Seal, McLaren Vale, Medium-bodied, South Australia, Sparkling, Vintage
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