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Philippe Perreault

Philippe Perreault Sommelier

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2021

Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia
14 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 87/100

Deep purple color with aromas of black current, raspberry, violet and black pepper. It's full-bodied, balanced and elegant. Pair it with roast lamb. Serve it between 15-17 degrees. Enjoyable now but can be cellared 2-3 years.

29 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 88/100

It's made of 100% Chardonnay. Clear yellow color with notes of apple, honey and flower. It's light-bodied, fresh and long on the palate. Take it on its own or pair it with (Mussels marinière). Serve it between 10-12 degrees. Enjoyable now but can be aged 2-3 years.

Cerro Añon Gran Reserva

Bodegas Olarra Cerro Añon Gran Reserva 2019

Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain
35 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 91/100

It's a blend mainly made of 85% Tempranillo completed by 10% Mazuelo (also know as Carignan) and 5% Graciano. It's a Gran Reserva which means this wine has been aged 5 years (2 years in oak barrel and 3 years in bottle). Deep garnet color with notes of black licorice, cedar, cinnamon, ripe red berries and tobacco. It's a complex, aromatic and elegant wine with its soft tannins. Perfect to match slow-cooked dishes such as Chorizo and chickpea stew or slow-cooked elk meatballs served on orzo. Serve it between 15-17 degrees and don't forget to decanter this wine 30 minutes before sipping. Note this wine might contains sediments so when you poor in carafe, go slowly and use a candle to split the sediment from the wine. Enjoyable now with a good meal but can be aged 8-10 years.

Gran Reserva

Carmen Wines Gran Reserva Syrah 2012

Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile
35 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 86/100

Deep purple color with aromas of plum, mint, oak barrel and black pepper. It's full-bodied, very long and structured on the palate. Pair it with beef ribs, duck breast or roast lamb. Serve it between 15-17 degrees. Ready to drink but can be cellared 2-3 years again!

Rosé

Vanessa Vineyard Rosé Merlot Syrah 2022

Similkameen Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada
41 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 85/100

It's a blend of 56% Syrah (also know as Shiraz) completed by 44% Merlot. Clear pink salmon color with aromas of strawberry, raspberry and cherry. It's fresh, light-bodied and savoury. Pair it with Linguine with shrimp and scampi. Serve it between 8-10 degrees. Enjoyable now.

Philippe Perreault

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Memorable Wine

Pendfolds, Grange, 1994

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First Wine

Chianti, Ruffino

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Unusual Wine Experience

Tasting many old Burgundian wines included La Romanée Conti (La Tâche) at La Tour d'Argent in Paris

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Current Fav Wine

Champagne, Moutard (100% Arbane)

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