Exceptional
Dark ruby colour, incredible and rich aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, toasted bread, spicy and long silky finish (14.5% alc.). €€ (14.5% alc.) (Jul 06)

100% Pinot Noir

Very good
Ruby colour, nose of truffle, elegant and well-balanced taste of red berries (14.2% alc.). €€€€ (Jun 07)

Blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc

Very good
Ruby colour, nose of truffle reminiscent of a Bordeaux, well-balanced taste of red berries, slightly mineral. €€€€ (Jun 07)

Blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot

Phantom, 2003
(Bogle Winery)


 

Very good
Dark garnet, aromas of blackberry and leather, full-bodied, powerful (14.5% alc.) yet elegant and very pleasant. €€ (Aug 06)

Blend of Zinfandel (39%), Petite Syrah (59%), Mourvèdre (2%)

Very good
Clear ruby colour, slightly closed nose, well-balanced taste of red berries (14.4% alc.). €€€ (Jun 07)

Cabernet Sauvignon

Good
Ruby colour, slightly closed nose, taste of liquorice and cherry, powerful (14.4% alc.). €€ (Jun 07)

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Good
A great everyday wine, with smooth raspberry aromas, fresh and slightly spicy. € (2005 & 2006)

100% Zinfandel

Good
The first glass is pleasant but too sweet for a second. Dark garnet colour, aromas of dark berries, taste of plum and cherry (14.4% alc.), overall not sufficiently elegant and supple for the price. €€€€ (Jun 07)

Blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot

Big House Red, 2004
(Big House Wine Company)

Poor
The label is great but don’t be fooled. This wine is vulgar and offers only artificial and nauseating bubble gum and candy fruit aromas. €€ (Dec 06)

Blend of Carignan, Sangiovese, Charbono.