A. P. Birks
Wendouree Clare Shiraz 2004
Xmas 19 bottle 1. Rye. Nose of eculyptus, mineral and bubblegum. Abit savoury and bitter finish. Crushed rocks and woody bark, crystaline, blue fruits, tea bag and spicy. Talcum powder — 2 months ago
Bodegas Caro (Barons de Rothschild / Catena)
Caro Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2000
Aged to the max and maybe over. Tannin completely resolved and fruit fading. Light, elegant and leather bitter. Some soy sauce taste. Not to my liking — 13 days ago
Dirupi
Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2015
NYE 19. First bottle from Lombardy. Very light in color. Lack of fruit. Tea and bitter. Very pinot like and a very distinctive nose of goji berry and strawberry. Someone just comment the taste is very interesting. I think the nose of rose petal, subtle mineral is good and a wine of purity and elegance — 2 months ago
Henschke
Tappa Pass Vineyard Selection Shiraz 2010
CNY celebration with Yee Sang. Herbs and eculyptus. Menthol and spice. After breathing we have mineral and chalky kicks off. Balsamic vinegar — a month ago
Trefethen Family Vineyards
Reserve Oak Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon 1991
Cork crumbled. Still plenty of fruit n life — a month ago
Château Certan De May De Certan
Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2004
Xmas 19 drink 2. Nose is quite good. Mineral, crushed rocks, hint of violet and rhubard. Paper. However when drink it it is rather bitter savoury. Decanting did improve but just find it lacking fruit and complexity — 2 months ago
Steven Lee
Very light. — 11 days ago