by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jan 13, 2020
What the Experts say: Deep purple ruby colour; rich, ripe, plummy cherry aromas and flavours with hints of chocolate, spice and earth; full- bodied with a firm, long finish. What do I think: I repeat… If I only had one wine to drink for the rest of my life…it would...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Dec 12, 2019
What the Experts say: Aged in used bourbon barrels, this rich California red has notes of cassis, black cherry, vanilla and oak. It makes a great gift for the barbecue-and-bourbon fan. What do I think: Bourbon and Cab Sav – two of my favourites. Can’t go wrong with...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Dec 10, 2019
What the Experts say: Deep ruby colour; floral, cherry and sweet spice aromas; dry, medium-bodied with tart cherry and spice flavours, well balanced and a dry finish. What do I think: Chianti goes with turkey – right? Chianti goes with pretty much anything! Can’t go...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Dec 10, 2019
What the Experts say: The same grower has supplied this varietal Cabernet since the beginning and deserves a round of applause. The vineyard is at 600 metres in the Alto Maipo and it shows in the freshness and precision of the wine. Subtle wooded, with well-toned...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Dec 10, 2019
What the Experts say: The 2006 Ardal Reserva sees 24 months in French and American oak and is blended with a relatively high (20%) of Cabernet Sauvignon. That addition of Cabernet works well on the vibrant, graphite-tinged nose with touches of wild heather. The palate...