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L’Amour is in the Air

Feb
12
2011

Well its that time of the year again when Mr Cupid is flitting about shooting his little arrows into our hearts transforming us into mad romantics.….so in honour of the tremendous workload he has to go through on the 14th February we have a wine with LOVE in mind, it’s a wine from the Beaujolais region of France, where Fleurie is also made called Saint-Amour. Amour is the French word for the intense feeling of Love and is also used to describe the sensual Love affair.

 

The name conjures up the right thoughts but the truth, as is so often the case is less exotic. The name derives from a Roman soldier who, having narrowly escaped a right kicking and possibly death in a Roman campaign, absconded to the region, converted to Christianity and founded a monastery. He was later canonised as St Amour. However the style of wine is quite suitable for Cupid and his romantic beneficiaries: light, charming and irresistibly seductive with soft, juicy fruit.

And gentleman if this is your first date on Valentines night, wine and dine your new loved one. Enjoy the moment and make it a romantic peck on the cheek to finish the night off.  Invest now, reap later. Just have a great time and as John Lennon said “All you need is Love”

Latest Reviews

May
21
2008

Hello all,

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.