WINE REVIEW: Cape Mentelle Chardonnay 2018

WINE REVIEW: Cape Mentelle Chardonnay 2018

Superb chardonnay. Rich but refreshing,  with the right balance of acidity. Full bodied flavor of toasted brioche, butter, peach, melon and a hint of lemon. Pleasurable to the palate, with a very long finish.

Pairs perfectly with Taiwan pineapple pastry. 

Winery: Cape Mentelle

Designation: Chardonnay 

Region: Margaret River

Country: Australia

Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay 

Vintage: 2018

Wine searcher: 92 pts

Vivino: 4.1

WINE REVIEW: Hentley Farm The Beauty Shiraz 2014

WINE REVIEW: Hentley Farm The Beauty Shiraz 2014

My review: Spicy on the nose. White pepper, liquorice, plum, with a hint of vanilla. It's a Shiraz co-fermented with viognier. Complex and delicate flavors at the same time. Long finish. Absolutely wonderful and superb flavors.

Winery: Hentley Farm

Designation: The Beauty

Region: Barossa Valley

Country: Australia

Grape variety: Australian Shiraz

Vintage: 2014

Robert Parker: 91 pts

Vivino: 4.4

WINE REVIEW: Beaulieu Vineyard 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley

WINE REVIEW: 

Beaulieu Vineyard 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon

 from Napa Valley 

My review: Plum and black cherry. Perfectly balanced salty and sweet, savory with a hint of oak. Pairs perfectly with cured meats like prosciutto and Jamon Serrano. It can also double as a dessert wine coz it does well in cleansing the palate after a meal.

Winery: Beaulieu Vineyard

Designation: Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Napa Valley 

Country: Australia

Grape variety: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Sirah, 2% Cabernet Franc

Vintage: 2017

Wine searcher: 89 pts

Vivino: 4.1

What wine to pair with the Signature Pork Ribs of Blake's Wings and Steaks

WHAT WINE TO PAIR WITH THE SIGNATURE PORK RIBS OF BLAKE'S WINGS AND STEAKS 

Last night's meal was superb! I simply must mention my discovery of the perfect pairing of Blake's Wings and Steaks signature pork ribs with the 2019 La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. 

We know about the congruent and contrasting pairings of wine and food. This is a congruent pairing of flavors. They enhance and amplify each other's flavors. You should try it! 

MY REVIEW OF BLAKE'S SIGNATURE PORK RIBS:

Very tender, juicy and tasty, with a hint of smoke. The flavors are so well balanced, you can't stop eating it. It never overwhelms. The corn and carrot siding is a perfect accompaniment and goes very well with it. 

The small party tray comes with 16 pieces of meaty ribs and could feed 5-8 people.

I ordered it online for delivery and service was very efficient. It arrived on time.

Check out https://order.blakes.ph/products/1-kg-dibs-on-ribs

MY REVIEW OF THE 2019 LA CREMA SONOMA COAST PINOT NOIR:

Minerals, moss and cherry on the nose. A burst of light sweet cherries on the palate. Light and refreshing with a hint of oak. Sweet long finish.

WINE REVIEW: Cape Mentelle Chardonnay 2018 from Margaret River, Australia

WINE REVIEW: Cape Mentelle Chardonnay 2018 

from Margaret River, Australia

Superb chardonnay. Light and refreshing,  with the right balance of acidity. Full bodied flavor of toasted brioche, butter, peach, melon and a hint of lemon. Pleasurable to the palate, with a very long finish.

Where to buy: winery.ph

Winery: Cape Mentelle

Designation: Chardonnay 

Region: Margaret River

Country: Australia

Grape variety: Chardonnay

Vintage: 2018

Vivino: 4.1

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Best time to drink: 2020-2027

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WINE REVIEW: Elderton Neil Ashmead Grand Tourer Shiraz 2015.

WINE REVIEW: Elderton Neil Ashmead Grand Tourer Shiraz 2015

Slow Saturday afternoon watching The Sopranos with an Elderton Neil Ashmead Grand Tourer Shiraz 2015.

My review: Highly recommended. I would describe it as spicy with savory finish. Leather on the nose. Lots of character. Not the typical fruity shiraz. Peppery with herbal, eucalyptus finish. Very rich! Lots of berries, liquorice and oak on the palate.

True to the description at the back of the bottle: "the wine is exuberant lively and full of character."

Winery: Elderton

Region: Barossa Valley

Country: Australia

Grape variety: Australian Shiraz

Vintage: 2015

Morgon 2019 by Domaine Mathieu and Camille Lapierre: My Review

WINE REVIEW: Morgon 2019 by Domaine Mathieu and Camille Lapierre

It's my first time to drink Beaujolais and I'm trying to recall where I first encountered it in a song. Google to the rescue! It was Barry Manilow's song, No Other Love. That was the first time I heard it and I always wondered what it tastes like. 

A light and refreshing Cru Beaujolais red wine is perfect for a warm sunny Friday afternoon. If you want a light and refreshing wine (which is usually associated with whites) but are in the mood for a red, go for a Cru Beaujolais red wine. It's best served cold, unlike other red wines.

Morgon 2019 came from a Beaujolais Cru, which is not an ordinary Beaujolais vineyard. A Beaujolais Cru can label the wine by the Cru name only. In this case, they call it Morgon, instead of Beaujolais.

Wine: Morgon 2019 by Domaine Marcel Lapierre 

My Review: 

Leather on the nose. Maraschino Cherry and raspberry flavor. Soft tannins. Very light and refreshing. Perfect for a warm day. If you want a light and refreshing wine (which is usually associated with whites) but are in the mood for a red, go for this Beaujolais. Best served cold, unlike other red wines. All the different flavor of fruit surfaces when it's cold.

Vivino rating: 4.3, 515 reviews

https://www.vivino.com/marcel-lapierre-cuvee-villie-morgon/w/1750282?year=2019

Wine searcher rating: 92/100

https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/dom+marcel+lapierre+morgon+beaujolais+france/2019

Blog post on the winery: 

https://www.wineanorak.com/beaujolais/MarcelLapierre.htm