Outstanding! A lot of juicy wine for $15! GSM blend from Barossa Valley. (I'm on an Australian wine kick, I think we all go through one...) I thought it would be the perfect wine for my dinner choice - smoked tri tip, safron veggies, pine nut/dried currant mixture.
The wine has a vibrant purple color, ample concentration, and fresh aromas - bing cherries, pepper, red plum, tobacco, lavender, and crushed rocks. The pallet is full of fruit and some juicy acid - dark raspberries, blackberries, dried red currants, green peppercorn, and a spicy finish. This is a refreshing red wine. Food worthy for sure, but a nice glass of red after a long day. — 9 years ago
So in the battle is who is the best child... we paired the 88 vs the 90 (son vs daughter birth year). Both were outstanding but the 88 had more age in the color and softness on the nose and palate. Family currently arguing over density but for me the 90 was more dense. Lots of mixed fruit leather smoke and terroir which is very French but great for those who enjoy it. So in the name of family peace we rate both as outstanding but the 90 (the daughter) is a bit bigger. Cheers — 10 years ago
Very nice! — 11 years ago
Very well balanced and smooth finish. Overall solid — 11 years ago
Complex nose of earth, olives and red fruit . In the mouth a battle royale of flavors with none of them able to eliminate another. — 12 years ago
Excelente ice wine!! — 14 years ago
Sweet fruit flavor on a smoky, woody foundation. This wine keeps you interested. — 8 years ago
Delicious light cabernet sauvignon, flavourful with a light touch of eucalyptus — 9 years ago
#rosepetals galore! — 10 years ago
Mixed berry fruits, hint of spice & even a slight pastry note; reminds me somewhat of baked blueberry pie. Florals notes provide some lift and in the palate it feels so pure and vibrant. A real joy to drink — 11 years ago
2008 Gran Reserva. Brut nature with no dosage, 3g/L. Aged in oak for 1 year.30 months on the lees. 50% Xarel-lo, 45% Macabeo & 5% Chardonnay. Fresh, deep and focussed with notes of resin, dried fruits. Dry and structured with a great freshness throughout leading towards a leesy finish. Great balance with Xarel-lo providing the minerality and the Macabeo contributing for the oxidative character. — 12 years ago
A rare and as-yet unreleased wine. Celler Batlle aged TWELVE YEARS on the lees. Holy moly! 1500 bottles made brut, 1500 bottles made brut nature. — 13 years ago
Dark chocolate, black cherry, raspberry, spice, vanilla. Juicy, mild tannins. Digging it. — 9 years ago
Light - a bit of funk with savory strawberry. 12.7% very chillable — 10 years ago
Love the earthy flavor. Wet stone — 10 years ago
Ready for the battle. — 11 years ago
Tasted at 3 St James's with Gramona rep. Cava at its best for this 100% Chardonnay cuvee. 6g/L. Fine mousse. Austere at first sight but great freshness comes through with aeration. Rich, yeasty and wonderfully opulent. Dense. Great finish and persistency with gentle bitterness. Ones for food. — 12 years ago
Gramona Frisant de Gel. Fresh, floral, surprisingly concentrated for a frisant. Finally a Gewürztraminer with nice acidity to balance the richness! — 12 years ago
John Van Trijp
Battle Night Haut Brion vs LMHB — 8 years ago