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Red Wine: Spy Valley Pinot Noir, 2010, Malborough, New Zealand.

89 Points – $25

Translucent pinky red in color with plum, fresh fruit and mild floral aroma. Creamy palate of cherries, licorice and black tea. Nice finish. Not a bad New Zealand Pinot.

Red Wine

Year: 2010

Name: Spy Valley

Grape: Pinot Noir

Region: Malborough, New Zealand

Maker: Spy Valley Wines

Price: $25

Alcohol: 14%

White Wine: Layers, 2009, Australia.

88 Points – $16

Light golden yellow color, with a nose of lemon, apple, pear and flowers(from the Muscat). A smooth mouth of apples and pears with a soft finish. Low in alcohol so it’s an easy drinking wine that would be good with salads or asian noodles. Serve chilled.

White Wine

Year: 2009

Name: Layers

Grape: Semillion, Muscat, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay

Region: Adelaide, Australia

Maker: Peter Lehmann

Price: $16

Alcohol: 11.5%

Red Wine: Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2006, France.

91 points – $45 to $50

Dark ruby color with a floral and cherry fruit nose. Flavors of cinnamon, clove and berries. Very well balanced and refined with a long, dry finish.

 

Red Wine

Year: 2006

Name: Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Grape: Red Blend: Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre, Cinsault

Region: France

Maker: Clos de L’Oratoire des Papes

Price: $45 to $50

Alcohol: 14.5%