Vidal Syrah Reserve 2005

dark red in color with a medium body, this wine has plum, herbs, blackcurrant, peppery and smoky aroma on the nose. On the palate it has hint of chocolate and coffee taste. A very good and complex Syrah. I bought it at $33/ bottle. The original price is $55/ bottle.

Brancott Estate Terraces "T" Pinot Noir 2009

The 2008 is reviewed here a couple months ago. Now the 2009 is on the market, also on a discount at New World ($19.99)

The 2009 has significantly less secondary characteristics. The earthy and barnyard smell is gone. Instead the wine has intense cherry aroma. The wine is crimson red in colour and has a light body. I personally like the 2008 more as it is more complex, but aroma may develop in bottle in the next year.

Brancott Estate Ormond "O" Gisborne Chardonnay 2007

Another of former Montana's wine on discount ($19.99). Like the pinot noir, it is superior in value compare to other $20 wine. This chardonnay has citrus, smoky oak, buttery and a hint of peachy character. This savory wine is well balanced and is a good buy at $20.