Monday, July 30, 2012

Vintages Shop Online July 12, 2012 Release

Here are scores for 4 of the 6 wines being release on the 12th, the other two were not available for tasting ... no notes are given, just the star rating; although the top rated wine will have a note:

Three-and-a-Half Star Wines (*** ½) …
Alkoomi 2005 Wando Semillon ($32.95 - #282608) ... Australia

Three-and-a-Half-Plus Star Wines (*** ½+) …
Chateau Langoa Barton 2008 ($64.00 - #133074) ... Bordeaux, France

Four Star Wines (****) …
Chateau  Sigalas-Rabaud 2008 ($44.00 / 375ml - #236828) ... Bordeaux - Sauternes, France

Four-Plus Star Wines (****+) …
Chateau Coutet 2008 ($54.00 - #236786) ... Bordeaux - Sauternes, France - sexy and supple sweetness with apricot, dried orange peel and nice acidity on the finish to keep it clean.

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