This wine has dark almost black color. The nose has layers of the following flavors, black cherries, hazelnuts, licorice, raisins and black berry confit. The flavors linger on the palate a very soft and balanced tannin structure with perfect sweetness balance. Port goes well with cheese and some rich chocolate desserts, brandy pudding, nuts and fruits.
Tinta Barocca and Touriga Nacional John Platter 4 star
This is a complex full-bodied wine with an intense dark ruby red color. The nose is a combination of prune, black cherries and dark chocolate flavors with quite a strong smell of meatiness. These flavors are all present on the palate which is robust yet smooth with juicy fruit tannins. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 9% Cab Franc, 6% Malbec.
Best of Show 2006 – Paris International Wine Challenge – Japan Gold Medal & Wine of Show Veritas 2006 – silver John Platter – 4.5 Stars Int. Wine & Spirit Comp ’06 – Silver
The wine has a bright straw yellow color. The nose shows hints of wood, a slight nuttiness and honey flavor. The palate is full and syrupy with loads of fruit and ends with citrus and barley sugar taste.
The wine has a pale straw yellow color with a green tint. The nose is a combination of cookie dough, granny smith apple, peaches, orange blossom flavors and a touch of savory spice. The palate has a crisp acidity which adds to a lot of freshness, but is also quite full-bodied. The taste is yeasty, green apple and apricots. 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir.
This is a lighter more fruit driven style. The color is yellow with a green edge. The nose is dominantly limey, peach and floral blossom flavors with a slight presence of wood. The palate is fresh, crisp and fruit driven with a waxy mouth feel and soft wood flavor at the end. This wine should be enjoyed with fillet, rich chicken dishes, calamari, fried fish, crayfish dishes, and creamy soups. This will also be a good choice with a salad or other lighter meals.
A lovely greenish-yellow color. On the nose the flavors are a combination of honey blossoms, dried apricots, peaches and lime with a good wood integration. The palate is full-bodied and complex with a good balance of acidity. The flavors on the nose follow well through on the palate. This wine goes well with red meat, poultry, curries, salads, or any form of fish. You can also enjoy as a pre-dinner drink.
With its vibrant green yellow color, this is a very distinctive varietal wine with prominent flavors of green peppers, freshly cut grass and flint. The palate is full-bodied and smooth with the mentioned flavors lingering in the aftertaste. This wine should be enjoyed with grilled chicken dishes, light meat salads, creamy soups, and fish in any form or as a pre-dinner drink.
John Platter – 4 Stars
MH000066
$18.27 / Bottle
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