Category Archives: Tasting Notes – International Wines

Some brief wine thoughts – Tasting Notes

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Daniel T Jess

Having tasted a far more wines than usual this week, here are my thoughts on but a few. All wines tasted 25 August 2010. 2009 Tomich Hill  Sauvignon Blanc, 13% Good colour, nice and clear, a little restrictive on the … Continue reading →

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Tasting Note: William Fevre 2007 Chablis, France

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Daniel T Jess

Tonight is a night for the French Chablis lovers…. c’est moi inclus. Tasted from a half-bottle bought from Cru Bar in James St, Fortitude Valley. Appearance:  a moderate straw colour, clear, no faults. Nose: restrained aromas of custard apple, vanilla, … Continue reading →

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Tasting Note Stonecroft Syrah 2007 – Hawkes Bay, NZ

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Daniel T Jess

Head sommelier, Jeffrey Power at Cru Bar and Cellar recommended this wine to me as an excellent example of a cool climate shiraz.  I happily concur.  Please read on. Appearance:  Dark plummy red, almost ruby in hue.  Incredibly vibrant, it … Continue reading →

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