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Colette Martin

Colette Martin

de Anada

Alvear de Anada Pedro Ximenez 2014

Montilla-Moriles, Spain
2480 days ago

Colette scored this wine: 92/100

Appearances: Dark amber and clear Aromas: dried apricot and orange, honey, nutty On the palate: Orange, apricot honey and caramel, toasted nuts Viscous and smooth Sweet but surprisingly fresh tasting long orange and honey finish Delicious.

Vinyes Velles Priorat

Ferrer Bobet Vinyes Velles Priorat 2015

Priorat, Spain
1864 days ago

Colette scored this wine: 92/100

Wow! Deep ruby color. Aromas of dark berries, eucalyptus, herbs and leather. On the palate the goodness continues with ripe blueberries, herbs, smokey notes and dark chocolate. Long lingering finish.

Coonawarra Estate The Siding

Wynns Coonawarra Estate The Siding Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia
2480 days ago

Colette scored this wine: 91/100

Appearance : Deep Ruby, clear Aroma: Lots of ripe red and dark berries, currant leather and sweet tobacco and dried herbs On the palate big red fruits, cedar, leather, tobacco and baking spice with a hint of vanilla Nice balance of acidity and tannins, structured medium long finish with lots of ripe berries and spice and tobacco Wonderful value wine and fresh still for a 2012

Novecento Riserva

Dievole Novecento Riserva Chianti Classico 2014

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy
2480 days ago

Colette scored this wine: 91/100

Appearance: medium ruby, clear Aromas are subtle but plum, cranberry with a hint of smoke baking spice and chocolate The aromas repeat on the palate Elegant and slightly grippy mouthfeel Full bodied with a nice balance of tannin and acidity Nice long finish of ripe dark fruit, pepper and smoke

The Chocolate Block

Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block 2017

Swartland W.O., South Africa
1864 days ago

Colette scored this wine: 91/100

On the nose this wine is full of dark berries, spices with floral hints. The aromas carry through onto the palate with a velvety mouthfeel and complex dark fruit, spice and dark chocolate . Incredibly well balanced with long lingering smooth finish of dark chocolate, dark fruit and dark pepper. Pairs incredibly with a grilled steak, roasted herb potatoes and charred veggies.

Colette Martin

Winner World's Best Drink Writer
WFour-Time Winner James Beard Foundation
Five-Time Winner Association of Food Journalists
Six-Time Winner Bert Greene Award
Best Wine Literature Book Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
Online Writer of the Year Louis Roederer International Wine Writing Award