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Kevin O'Rourke

Kevin O'Rourke

Gran Reserva

Carmen Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Maipo Valley, Chile
3702 days ago

Kevin scored this wine: 91/100

A brilliant example of Cabernet from Carmen. They really know how to extract the best from each varietal and this is no exception. Teeming with Blackcurrants and a slight spice, gorgeous with steak and available in the UK at www.wineman.co.uk

Tinpot Hut Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
3236 days ago

Kevin scored this wine: 91/100

I loved the 2013 vintage of the Tinpot Hut Sauvignon Blanc. What I have found is that the wine improves with each vintage as the winemakers Fiona and Hamish with the assistance of Matt Thompson really strive to produce a magnificent wine. The 2015 vintage is one of the best in my opinion and you can get some in the UK at http://www.wineman.co.uk/product/tinpot-hut-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough which is a superb resource as there is no minimum order. This bucks the trend withe most merchants who want 6 or 12 bottles as a minimum

3702 days ago

Kevin scored this wine: 90/100

Fabulous wine to have with Thai food. The combination of subtle aniseed and stone fruit characteristics ensure the food and wine match perfectly. This wine is available in the UK at http://www.wineman.co.uk/product/cuma-torrontes-michel-torino-

Cuvée Des 6 Cépages Brut

Moutard Père & Fils Cuvée Des 6 Cépages Brut Champagne 2006

Champagne A.C., France
3236 days ago

Kevin scored this wine: 90/100

This Champagne is amazing. I never knew Champagne could be made with 6 grape varietals and to discover how different this is to others was a real revelation. I got a single bottle from http://www.wineman.co.uk/product/moutard-6-cepages-champagne where I could buy just a single bottle and I now go back for cases of the stuff

3702 days ago

Kevin scored this wine: 90/100

Superb wine with Thai food. The flavours really bring out the heat and combine well together. One of my favourites and a new varietal for many people but one of the best from Argentina. You can find this wine in the UK at www.wineman.co.uk

Kevin O'Rourke

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Memorable Wine

Dom Perignon 2000 enjoyed on my wedding day in Positano

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First Wine

Cant remember as my father used to drip it into our mouths on his finger from birth. Not a great thing to do I now know!

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Unusual Wine Experience

Discovering how truly awful British Wine is and why it's not even wine as it's made in a laboratory

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Current Fav Wine

Malbec from Argentina

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