Friday, March 06, 2009

2009 03 06 - Pares Balta

PARES BALTA



Cava Brut NV
Aroma of toast, pears, apples and flowers. Fruit flavour dominate the mouth with
pleasant finish.

Blend: 58% Parellada, 25%Macabeo and 16% Xarel-lo
Rating: Wine Spectator 80 points

SPECIAL PRICE: $38
Usual Price: $42

Blanc de Pacs 2007
Perfume of white fruit and flowers. Attractive lemon yellow with green tints.
Soft and fruity on the palate with good acidity and fresh finish.

Blend: 24% Macabeo, 31% Xarel-lo and 45% Parellada
Rating: Robert Parker 86 points

SPECIAL PRICE: $34
Usual Price: $37

GV5 2004
An aromatic display of mineral, toast, smoke, earth, blueberry and black cherry. Full-bodied, tannic and firm, it offers greater breadth and complexity on the palate with hints of liquorice and raspberry.

Blend: 39% Carinyena, 31% Garnatxa, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Syrah
Rating: Wine Advocate 90 points

SPECIAL PRICE: $106
Usual Price: $117

2009 03 06 - New Zealand Wine Fair