FW Bok Nan Lo 2012 Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac Leognan 2012 Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac Leognan 9/10 stars SURPRISED FINDS OF 2012 There wasn't too many good 2012 Bordeaux wines around, if you want to know my choices, leave me a message. I asked Daniel Cath... 2012 Vintage 9 Stars Bordeaux Cabernet Saugvignon France Merlot Smith Haut Lafitte Tasting Notes 2015
FW Bok Nan Lo 2002 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 2002 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 9/10 stars VERY DECENT FROM AN AVERAGE VINTAGE In my memory 2002 was quite a poor vintage in Brunello di Montalcino (please correct me if I'm wrong). I have kept this... 2002 Vintage 9 Stars Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Italy Sangiovese Tasting Notes 2015
FW Bok Nan Lo 2008 Lynch Bages Pauillac 2008 Lynch Bages Pauillac 9/10 stars LEGEND CONTINUES? Lynch Bages, an extremely reliable label in the 50s, 60s and 80s, easily match the quality of any second growth, and for certain vintages like 89... 2008 Vintage 9 Stars Bordeaux Cabernet Saugvignon France Lynch Bages Merlot Tasting Notes 2015
FW Bok Nan Lo 2001 Sociando Mallet Haut Medoc 2001 Sociando Mallet Haut Medoc 9/10 stars CAPSICUM, BELL PEPPER VEGETAL Sociando Mallet produces the most consistent character that's easy to identify, even in a blind tasting. All you need to watch ... 2001 Vintage 9 Stars Bordeaux Cabernet Saugvignon France Merlot Sociando Mallet Tasting Notes 2015
FW Bok Nan Lo 2008 Chateau de Tracy Haute Densite Pouilly Fume 2008 Chateau de Tracy Haute Densite Pouilly Fume 9/10 stars ALMOST A CHARDONNAY Tasted blind, I was certain it was a white burgundy both on the nose and the taste. Very rich, rounded, fruity, bold, al... 2008 Vintage 9 Stars Chateau de Tracy France Pouilly Fume Sauvignon Blanc Tasting Notes 2015
FW Bok Nan Lo 2008 Brane Cantenac Margaux 2008 Brane Cantenac Margaux 9/10 stars MILDLY DISAPPOINTED Brane Cantenac was an old love, it was exceptional in 61, 64, 66, 82, 85, 95 and as recent as 2003. 2008 was not in the same league as the pa... 2008 Vintage 9 Stars Bordeaux Brane Cantenac Cabernet Saugvignon France Merlot Tasting Notes 2015
FW Bok Nan Lo 2009 Hubert de Montille Pommard Rugiens 1er Cru 2009 Hubert de Montille Pommard Rugiens 1er Cru 9/10 stars WINE OF MANY FACES Every sip I took, this wine gave me a different dimension. It gets even more complicated when I had different food! Starte... 2009 Vintage 9 Stars Burgundy France Pinot Noir Tasting Notes 2015
FW Bok Nan Lo 1964 Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion 1964 Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion 9/10 stars LEGENDARY OR NOT? Apart from 1947, many drinkers rated this 64 as a legendary Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion. This was my second bottle, and consistent style lik... 1964 Vintage 9 Stars Bordeaux Cabernet Franc Cheval Blanc France Merlot Tasting Notes 2015
FW Bok Nan Lo 1971 Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint Julien 1971 Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint Julien 9/10 stars OLD LOVE Anybody who ever had an aged Gruaud Larose (before 85) probably would have agreed with me that Cordier Family's flagship will take at least ... 1971 Vintage 9 Stars Bordeaux Cabernet Saugvignon France Gruaud Larose Merlot Tasting Notes 2015
FW Bok Nan Lo 2008 Chateau Clinet Pomerol 2008 Chateau Clinet Pomerol 9/10 stars LOVE HATE I was hooked to Clinet 61, then mildly disappointed with 70, extremely disappointed with 82, and disagreed with Parker on 89's 100 points, saw the pedi... 2008 Vintage 9 Stars Bordeaux Cabernet Franc Chateau Clinet France Merlot Tasting Notes 2015
FW Bok Nan Lo 2008 Chateau de Tracy 101 Rangs Pouilly Fume 2008 Chateau de Tracy 101 Rangs Pouilly Fume 9/10 stars UP AND COMING VINEYARD Finally had a chance to taste this wine from Loire Valley for the first time. Nose was mildly dislodged with the palette,... 2008 Vintage 9 Stars Chateau de Tracy France Pouilly Fume Sauvignon Blanc Tasting Notes 2015
FW Bok Nan Lo 1962 Chateau Canon Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe 1962 Chateau Canon Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe 9/10 stars RUSTY IRONS The rusty iron/metal nose was so dominating till I finished the bottle. After all, 1962 wasn't a bad vintage, just overshad... 1962 Vintage 9 Stars Bordeaux Cabernet Franc Chateau Canon France Merlot Tasting Notes 2015