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Today's Wine Ratings: Rosenvale Wines

Rosenvale Wines

Rosenvale Wines from the Barossa Valley in South Australia make a very good wine! In fact, in James Halliday's Wine Companion - 2005 Edition - Rosenvale Wines is rated as a 4 1/2 star winery. Here is a collection of wine reviews for Rosenvale Wines for you to enjoy.

2002 Rosenvale Wines Shiraz
- 94/100 Winepros James Halliday

- James Halliday, The Weekend Australian, 29-30 May 2004: "The 2002 Shiraz (94 points) has saturated colour, aromas and flavours, with gloriously mouthfilling, satin smooth black fruits and a great finish."

2002 Rosenvale Wines Cabernet Sauvignon
- 93/100 Winepros James Halliday

- James Halliday, The Weekend Australian, 29-30 May 2004: "The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon (93 points) is replete with totally delicious cassis and blackcurrant fruit, soft but lingering tannins and a neat touch of French oak."

- Huon Hooke, Top Aussie Red, Sydney Morning Herald, 1 June 2004

- Huon Hooke, Top Aussie Red, Sydney Morning Herald, 13 December 2005

- Huon Hooke, Top 100 New Releases

2005 Rosenvale Wines Semillon
- 93/100 Phillip White, The Advertiser, June 2006

2004 Rosenvale Wines Grenache
- 3 1/2 stars - Winestate Magazine, April 2006

Rosenvale Wines are available for your enjoyment, online at http://www.boutiquewineries.com.au/winery/rosenvalewines

Enjoy!

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Tips for Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting Tips - the whys of how to taste wine!

Some common wine tasting tips explained...

For the complete wine tasting experience, it is often advised to first study the bottle, look at the colour of the wine, swirl the wine, smell the wine and then... finally taste the wine. And then there is even more protocol involved in tasting the wine!

Well, here are the whys of wine-tasting explained:

Swirling the wine combines the flavours in the wine and releases the full aroma.

Smelling the wine is actually an important part of the tasting experience. After sticking your nose in the glass and having a good whiff; take a minute or two to consider the subtle distinctions and aromas of the wine. What do you smell? You'll be surprised at what you actually discover!

The first step in tasting the wine is... take a small sip. Notice the initial sensation in your mouth and then take a larger sip. Swish the wine all over your taste buds before swallowing or spitting. Is it light and pleasant, or deep and complex? Is the texture smooth or abrupt? Is it fruity or smoky? Do you like the "finale" that lingers in your mouth? What is your overall impression? Decide if you like the wine or not.

Also, it's a good idea to rinse your mouth with water or cleanse your palate with unflavoured crackers between wine tasting. It is recommended to avoid garlic (the day before), snacking, smoking, or wearing heavily scented perfumes. All of these tastes and smells will affect your taste for the wine, which will then influence your opinion of the wine.

To experiment with wine tasting from the comfort of home, visit www.boutiquewineries.com.au for the best of Australia's boutique wines.

Happy wine tasting!

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