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Monday, October 04, 2010

Baby girl coming to town

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Kumala Western Cape Pinotage Cinsault 2007

Name: Kumala
Vinyard: Kumala, Worcester/ Swartland
Country: South Africa
Style: Full bodied
Grape: Pinotage & Cinsault
Country: South Africa
Vintage: 2007
Alcohol % 13.5
Size: 75cl
Very attractive bright red, contains plum fruit and some hints of cigar on the nose. Rich nuttiness follows through on the palate but it boasts a good tannin balance and a lingering after taste with a slight hint of chocolate and mocha.
A perfect accompaniment to fillet steak, lamb chops or a hearty stew.
My taste note: Closely full bodied, bamboo leaf aroma with earthly spicy taste. Finish with cigar hit. Below RM45, Two glasses out of five

Grand Sud Grenache 2007 Vin De Pays D'oc

Grand Sud Grenache 2007
Produced by: Les Grands Chais de France
Type: Vin de Pays d`Oc Red wine, medium sweet
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Varietals: Grenache
Wine-making: The grapes are harvested at perfect maturity, de-stemmed, crushed and left to ferment for 6 to 12 days. the must is reguarly pumped over to release the color of the skins.
Color: clear, of medium intensity, garnet red, with hints of purple.
Nose: intense aromas of berries and red fruit, such as cherries, blackcurrant and raspberries.
Palate: a pleasant, rich and very round wine with lasting aromas and a good length.
Recommendations: this red wine may be served with cured meats, salads and cheeses. However, it will be enjoyed even more on its own or with desserts.
My taste note: Medium bodied, sweet gum aromas with hit finish. Medium sweet. Below RM45, one glass out of five.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Castillo De Molina Pinot Noir 2007 Reserva

Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Origin: This wine is obtained from Pinot Noir grapes from central Valley - approximately half from the Curico Valley and Coastal Maipo Valley. The vineyards are planted on gentle hills, vertically trellised and drip irrigated.

Harvest: The grapes are hand harvested during last week of March and the first week of April. The vineyard yield were 8 tons per hectare.

Vinification: Following 3 days cold soak, alcoholic fermentation took place with selected yeats at contolled temparatus of 25-27'C with 4 short pumpovers per day. Total maceration was 15 days and 100% of final blend was aged for 10 months in French oak barrel, 30% new.

Colour: Light but brilliant ruby red

Aroma: Present aromas of red fruit such berries, Cherries, and plums, which well balanced with toasted note from oak aging.

Palate: Fresh and fruity, with delicate, soft, and harmonious tannins, with a long finish. Drink now or hold 3-4 years

Alcohol: 13.8%

My drinking note: Light bodied, fruit aroma, medium acidity and finish short. Price below Rm60, a glass mark out of five for it.

Cork remover and Wine saver

Vacu Vin wine saver bought from Isetan sales, 20% discount on retail price RM79.90. Good stuff to keep the wine since I always drinking alone at home.

My Lever-Style Corkscrews, RM80+ from Parkson super market. It speed up open the cork could reached 8 bottle in a minute.

Torres Coronas Tempranillo 2006

The winery : Bodegas Miguel Torres
Appellation of origin: Cataluña (Catalogne, Spain)
Grape varieties: 86% Tempranillo, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon
Date grapes picked:
Tempranillo (From 7 September onwards)
Cabernet Sauvignon (From 10 September onwards)
Vinification:
Number of days of skin contact: 10 days
Number of days of fermentation: 1 week
Type of fermentation: Stainless steel tanks, under controlled temperature.
Fermentation temperature: 27-28ºC
Length and type of aging:
Aged for 9 months in French oak
Approximate lifespan in a proper cellar: 5-8 years
Alcohol level: 13.95 %
pH: 3.53
Acid level: 5.3 g/L (tartaric)
Residual sugar: 2.3 g/L

My drinking note: Medium body cherry color, elegant aroma with fruit. Smooth varietal tannins with big finnish. 3.5 glasses out of 5 for it.