Category Archives: Waffle

Well another dinner at e’cco. A family function this time, and only two wines. First was a Bouchard Pere et fils Meursault “Genevrieres” 2004, probably as good a bottle as I’ve had from close to a dozen examples: clean fruits … Continue reading →

We started a little early at the bar, and enjoyed a couple of wines generously provided by a third party. First was the Domaine d’Auvenay Lalou Bize-Leroy Meursault “Les Narvaux” 1er cru 2003, which showed quite a ripe nose, but … Continue reading →

Usual story; here you go: Yalumba FDR1a Cabernet Shiraz 2006: very tasty. Rich with a leafy/green bean character that I didn’t mind at all Morris Sparkling Shiraz Durif N/A: okay. Still quite simple; others really liked it Alluviale Merlot Cabernet … Continue reading →

Lots of wines under the bridge, but three of note: Marques de Riscal Reserva 2001: I have had a few bottle of the 2004 version of this wine, and they have been pretty good, though sometimes on the funkier side. … Continue reading →

Not enough time to write full notes, so here are a few thoughts on a few wines: Yalumba Signature Cabernet Shiraz 2005: already reviewed this here. Still looking very good Lake’s Folly Cabernet Sauvignon 2002: didn’t do much for me. … Continue reading →

Here’s a few from the past 3 weeks: Boireann Nebbiolo 2006: very odd nose, cleaned up a bit with some time. A nice red, but not really “tar & roses” Blue Poles Cabernet Franc Merlot 2005: previous bottle stripped; this … Continue reading →

Here’s a few from the past week or so: Tahbilk Shiraz 2004: sweet and quite alcoholic. 15.0% if I recall correctly. Okay, but only just. Oh okay it was a struggle. William Downie Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2007: finished now. … Continue reading →

A few nice bottles in past week or two. Noteworthy ones include: Wickhams Road Pinot Noir 2010: clean fresh fruit, red cherries, vibrant and youthful. I would leave it a few months Benevelli Langhe Nebbiolo 2008: a lovely approachable savoury … Continue reading →