The Wine Buff

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The Wine Buff is delighted to share with you the recent accolades our winemakers are receiving, both locally and internationally, for their wines and wine making excellence. We are very conscious however that the accolades that really count are those received from people like yourself, Wine Buff customers. We thank you for your support.

Recent reviews.

Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis 2003

91 points Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)

The 2003 Barolo Bricco Boschis, a dark ruby, reveals a wild, brooding personality. It offers masses of dark fruit and grilled herbs in a full-bodied, idiosyncratic, somewhat animalistic style. It is a massively tannic, impressively structured Barolo that needs bottle age to settle down. While it may not have the elegance of the superb 2001, this quirky Barolo improved markedly in the glass and is likely to offer much pleasure for those who can be patient. It remains one of the better relative values in Barolo.

La Fauconnerie Montagne Classic St Emilion 2005

88 points, Sunday Business Post (Thomas Clancy) – BUY Recommendation

St Emilion is the home to some of the world’s greatest merlot, and as all its wines are sold out in advance, it is no place for bargains. Paddy O’Flynn of the Wine Buff buys the entire production of Chateau La Fauconnerie. The wine is shockingly good – a well balanced, complex offering, awash in rich tones of blackcurrant, violets and cassis over fine grained tannins and a mid length finish. At the price, it is a steal.

Villa Erbice Amarone Tremenel 2001

89 points, Wine Spectator – Best Amarone Tasted.

There’s spicy currant and raisin on the nose, with a healthy dose of vanilla and oak. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins, turning chewy on the finish. Has lots of spicy oak character. Polished and pretty. Drink now. Only 400 cases made. 

So, let’s raise a glass and toast their achievements. The Wine Buff is committed to unearthing the best quality/priced wines for your enjoyment.