Paul Ippolito Talks Wines

With Paul Ippolito

For The Cellar

Taylors Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Smooth plummy fruit, a tad closed at first but opens up well with time. Tight and elegantly structured with hints of allspice, roasted meats and good black fruits as well. Soft and well rounded with ripe smooth tannins make this good drinking now. Liquorice and raspberries on the finish, long and mellow with seamless oak. Try it with Moroccan lamb.

Drink to 2016. About $30. 92/100 – Excellent.

Delicious Red Drinking

Penley Estate Gryphon Coonawarra Merlot 2005

Vibrant fresh full plums - ripe and upfront, followed by raspberries, blueberries and violets. Gloriously uplifted fruit. A balanced smooth velvety Merlot brimming with cherry and plums. Melded quite discernable oak with ripe tannins as well. Delicious in mouth feel. Try it with marinated pork fillets.
 
Drink to 2015. About $19. 93/100- Excellent.

Warm Weather White Drinking

Tranquil Vale Semillon 2006

Boutique Hunter Valley Semillon. A light and breezy Semillon that is young, fresh and vibrant in composition. Full of citrus characters, plenty of green herbs, straw and a light hint of tropical fruit. Pure fruit at that accompanied by lively acidity. The lemons and limes linger on the finish to make for a refreshing well made Semillon. Try this with grilled marinated chicken breast.

Drink to 2014. About $17. 89/100 - Very Good.

Wine Rating Scale - Out Of 100 Points

98-100 – Exceptional – A truly world class wine
95-97 – Superb – A memorable drinking experience
91-94 – Excellent – A wonderful mix of a top wine at a decent price
88-90 – Very Good – Really well made wine that should impress
85-87 – Good – Honest everyday drinking

Paul Ippolito is a Sydney wine writer who writes for publications across Australia, the internet and overseas. Read more of his work at www.paulippolito.com.au

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