Lagunilla - Crianza

Vintage: 2006
Type: Crianza
Country: Spain



The 2006 Lagunilla crianza is an excellent wine made from 80% Tempranillo and 20% Grenache. The flavour is what you'd expect from a Crianza, young bold flavour and and excellent finish. The 2006 wine won an bronze decanter. Recommended.

Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec

Vintage: 2006
Type: Malbec
Country: Argentina



Wow. After cleansing my palate of Casillero del Diablo (Chile) Malbec, I tried this Argentinian Malbec and was surprised at the difference. First of all, its colour is a gorgeous ruby-violet shade. Swirl it around in your glass to release aromas of berries and chocolate. Admire its long legs. Taste the cherries and minty finish. This is just lovely.

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Campo Viejo

Vintage: 2006
Type: Rioja
Country: Spain




This wine is staple in the UK grocery stores. I found it a pleasant enough drink with a great bouquet and colour, though I found the flavour a bit lacking. Reasonable value for money.

Despres - La Madone

Vintage: 2006
Type: Fleurie
Country: France - Beaujolais



DESCRIPTION
The colour of this wine really impressed me. It was deep purple. The aroma was equally impressive: intense fruits with a hint of flowers. The producer recommended drinking the wine now, as is, but also keeping it for 5+ years. I imagine this wine would complement a gorgeous lamb roast or hearty beef stew.

El Bosque

Vintage: 2006
Type: Carmenere
Country: Chile - Casablanca



I quite liked this wine. A straight Carmenere is a bit odd, but it worked quite well. Recommended.

Montgras Reserva

Vintage: 2006
Type: Merlot
Country: Chile - Colchagua Valley




Nice Merlot with good flavour and taste.

Misson Hill Cabernet Merlot

Vintage: 2006
Type: Cabernet Merlot
Country: Canada - Okanagan Valley



We had this wine in Vancouver with some lamb at Athene's Greek Restaurant (Kitsilano). I found it quite enjoyable with a good colour and excellent flavour. A full bodied wine that is very good with lamb!


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Kreuznazher Kauzenberg

Vintage: 2006
Type: Riesling
Country: Germany



A sweet Riesling from Germany. Quite good, but white isn't really my thing.

Il Papavero - Edizione Limitata

Vintage: 2006
Type: Primitivo
Country: Italy



Readers of the Blog will perhaps recognise this wine maker from a previous post, which covered their non-vintage red - not favourably. One may ask, why I decided to try their vintage Primitivo and the answer is that I didn't do it willingly. It was part of a mixed red case that overall was saved by this wine -- the Edizione Limitata is supurb. Great smell, excellent taste and an overall excellent wine. If you try Il Papavero, you need to try this bottle and leave the regular bottle alone.

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Bock Ermitage

Vintage: 2006
Type: Blend
Country: Hungary - Villany



An excellent Hungarian wine, if a bit expensive. One of Hungary's most famous vineyards in their premiere wine region this mixed red ( Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah and others) aged in oak before being bottled. Great to drink and a fine example of Hungarian wine.

Estacion

Vintage: 2006
Type: Cabernet Carmenere
Country: Chile



Good wine, easy to drink and a good flavour. The Cabernet Carmenere is a very interesting mix.

Yarrunga Field

Vintage: 2006
Type: Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz
Country: Australia - New South Wales



Wow, this wine is great! I loved the oakey taste and smell. The colour was quite nice and refined. A lovely wine all around. Highly Recommended.

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Zapapico

Vintage: 2006
Type: Shiraz (Oak-Aged Reserva)
Country: Argintina



I really liked this Shiraz, very spicy and had an excellent bouquet.

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Castillo Alonso

Vintage: 2006
Type: Garnacha
Country: Spain



A nice drinking wine, I enjoyed this quite a bit. It had a great colour and was nice on the pallet.

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Wolf Blass - Red Label

Vintage: 2006
Type: Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: Australia



So it's a Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon. That's a mouthful. I enjoyed this wine, as I do with most Wolf Blass. Recomended

Château de Villenouvette Cuvée de Réserve

Vintage: 2006
Type: Oak Aged Syrah, Grenache and Carignan
Country: France - Corbières



Excellent wine. The flavours are deep and complex and the bouquet is lovely. Highly Recommended.

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Tittarelli Trophy Reserve

Vintage: 2006
Type: Oak aged Malbec
Country: Argentina



An excellent wine; very strong and full-bodied. Highly Recommended.

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