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Valle Perdido Malbec Reserve 2006 receives 91 Points from the Wine Advocate

Cannon Wines Limited — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:54:46 +0000

Valle Perdido Malbec Reserve 2006 has been recognized by the Wine Advocate with a 91-point rating. The Malbec Reserve, aged 14 months in French and American oak, is crafted by winemakers Alberto Antonini and Hector Durigutti, in the distant reaches of the 39th southern parallel in Patagonia, Argentina. Wine Advocate reviewer Jay Miller added the following on the 2006 vintage:

Valle Perdido Malbec Reserve 2006 – 91 Points

“The nose of smoke, pencil lead, violets, black cherry, and plum jumps from the glass. Medium- to full-bodied, it has loads of rich fruit, savory, spicy flavors, ripe tannins, good balance, and a pure finish. Give this pleasure-bent Malbec 2-3 years to fully blossom and drink it from 2011 to 2018.”

– Jay Miller
Reviewer, Wine Advocate

Learn more about the origins and technical information of Valle Perdido’s Malbec Reserve in our Portfolio section.

Roc de Châteauvieux Vouvray 2007 is Wine Spectator ‘Best Value,’ 87 Points

Cannon Wines Limited — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:52:24 +0000

Roc de Châteauvieux Vouvray 2007 has been recognized as a “Best Value” by the Wine Spectator, and has received an 87-point rating. This medium-sweet white wine comes from the renown appellation of Vouvray, situated on the north bank of the Loire River in the heart of the Val de Loire, an area steeped in royal history. Senior Editor James Molesworth adds:

Roc de Châteauvieux Vouvray 2007 87 Points

“A light-weight, crunchy style, with lime and green melon notes backed by lively acidity. Drink now. Best Value.“

– James Molesworth
Senior Editor, Wine Spectator

Naked Earth Rouge 2007 is Wine Enthusiast ‘Best Buy’

Cannon Wines Limited — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:55:25 +0000

Naked Earth Rouge, made from organically grown grapes in the South of France, is recognized as a “value priced” and “Best Buy” wine in the November 2009 issue of the Wine Enthusiast. Assistant Tasting Director Lauren Buzzeo comments:

Naked Earth 2007 Organic (Vin de Pays d’Oc)
85 Points

“Organic and value priced, this is an attractive and easy-to-drink Merlot-Grenache blend. Cassis and black berry conquer the palate, with traces of bell pepper, juniper and ceddary spice in the background. Imported by Cannon Wines Limited. Best Buy.“

– Lauren Buzzeo
Assistant Tasting Director, Wine Enthusiast

You can read more about the origins, history and technical information on Naked Earth Rouge 2007 in our Portfolio section.

Clos de l’Oratoire receives 91 Points from the Wine Spectator

Cannon Wines Limited — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:57:59 +0000

Cannon Wines is proud to announce that, yet again, Clos de l’Oratoire Rouge has received high marks from the wine press community. The 2007 vintage has received 91 points, continuing a long trend of 90+ ratings since Cannon Wines Limited began importing Clos de l’Oratoire in 1999.

On the 2007 Rouge, Wine Spectator senior editor James Molesworth commented:

CLOS DE L’ORATOIRE DES PAPES
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2007

“Ripe and full-bodied, with a juicy core of plum, boysenberry and fig fruit backed by cocoa, espresso and black licorice notes. A nice graphite edge helps lends just enough definition on the finish. A textbook expression of the vintage. Drink now through 2017.”

– James Molesworth
Senior Editor, Wine Spectator

You can read more about the origins, history and technical information on Clos de l’Oratoire 2007 Rouge in our Portfolio section.