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Pam Hatton

Pam Hatton

Paraduxx 2005

Napa Valley, California, United States
151 days ago

Pam scored this wine: 93/100

20 years old and it is still Garnet to the brim with a deep inky core. Rich nose of blackberry, cherry and raspberry. Hint of vanilla, cedar and spice when you swirl this heady wine. Lots of elusive tertiary aromas the mouth feel is rich with fine tannins. Full red fruit on the palate with cherry drop, blackberry and jammy cassis. Long finish with balanced and juicy acidity that blends this wine into a lovely balanced, albeit slightly hot wine with predominant Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Ruffino Prosecco

Tuscany, Italy
458 days ago

Pam scored this wine: 85/100

Light crisp pale yellow sparkling wine. Nose of lemon and a touch of white fruit and almonds. Light body with light bubbles that cleanse the palate. Citrus and apple on the palate. Short and dry finish. Aperitif bubbles to pair with nibbles, seafood, Asian style food.

Bread & Butter Pinot Noir 2021

Napa, California, United States
694 days ago

Pam scored this wine: 90/100

Light translucent ruby red in the glass. Nose of cherry, red fruit, vanilla and with a bit of earth. The same delivers on the palate. Light bodied with a medium finish. Very good value for Pinot Noir at this price.

Yellow Tail Rosé 2008

South Eastern Australia, Australia
972 days ago

Pam scored this wine: 85/100

Salmon pink colour with lifted aromas of strawberries, cherry and cotton candy. Expectations from this brand were exceeded! The fresh fruit on the palate revealed Sweetish entry on the palate with lots of berry fruit, balanced acidity and a medium-short finish. It’s rather juicy and definitely a crowd pleaser. A happy aperitif that delivered a wine that would match well with apéro, charcuterie boards and fowl. Good value. I

Château La Vieille Cure 2011

Fronsac, Bordeaux A.C., France
997 days ago

Pam scored this wine: 95/100

Classic Bordeaux nose of opulent red and black fruit. Plum, cassis, dark cherry and blackberries are silky on the palate with fine tannins. Hints of vanilla and tobacco emerge. This wine is elegant with subtle complexity revealing with every swirl. Lovely and lively long finish with balanced acidity and fruit. Suggest giving this even more ageing in the cellar as this 12 year old Bordeaux still seems a little young.

Pam Hatton

First Wine

The tiny glass of red wine we were allowed at special family meals to taste

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Unusual Wine Experience

Being locked in Harrods wine cellar after a wine tasting

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