Wilkos Wines

Occasional notes on wines we come across, accidentally or on purpose.

[Wilkos Wines @WilkosWines]

First taste of this boutique growers release later tonight. Smells delicious on opening, sweet cherry, spice a hint of tobacco.

[Wilkos Wines @WilkosWines]

Two gorgeous wines from @MacForbesWines @alfredgratien @WineSociety1946 the champers full of sharp apple developing into brioche and other delights, the pinot subtle but strong - perfect #yarravalley

[Wilkos Wines @WilkosWines]

Checking in on @MeerlustWine 2014 red. Had it in the cellar a while. Drinking really well - lively fruits on the nose, leather, tobacco and smoked paprika on the palette. It's really developed nicely since the last tasting when it was a bit too full on. #stellenbosch

[Wilkos Wines @WilkosWines]

@bosmanwines 2017 Adama. It's been in the basement for a couple of years, and is now perfectly balanced. Looking forward to this opening out over the next couple of hours. What a pleasure. Purchased a dozen from @majesticwine a couple of years ago. Not many left!

[Andrew Cotter @MrAndrewCotter]

I was bored.

[Wilkos Wines @WilkosWines]

Just decanted @MeerlustWine 2011 red for tonight's supper. A cheeky taste test and it's wonderful straight out of the bottle - I expect it will open out beautifully by this evening #stellenbosch

[Wilkos Wines @WilkosWines]

Conclusion on the Edmond de #Rothschild 2012 montagne #santemilion is that is is well balanced and firm, with lots of merlot velvet, a dash of spice and a couple of years drinking in it. An absolute bargain at @majesticwine at the moment.

[Wilkos Wines @WilkosWines]

This evening's treat. Still quite young with firm tannins. Will hopefully open out in the next hour or so.

[Wilkos Wines @WilkosWines]

Mmmm looks interesting. One to try out over Christmas.

[joanna simon @joannasimon]

This is rich, intense and fresh, with black fruit, black pepper, Christmas cake spices and effortless tannins. It’s 85% Malbec, 10% Tannat and 5% Cabernet Franc and it’s the altitude of the vineyards - 2,300m in Salta 🇦🇷 - that gives the enviable freshne… https://t.co/BuwOD8pu8k

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[Wilkos Wines @WilkosWines]

2016 Swartland red from @majesticwine winemaker series by Marc Kent. Well structured but needs another two or three years in the bottle to really develop in to something special

[Wilkos Wines @WilkosWines]

Marcelo Pelleriti 2018 Valle de Uco #malbec from @majesticwine Spicey, punchy tannins, drinking well enough now but will round out very well with a few years of patience. #mendoza

[Wilkos Wines @WilkosWines]

Oh my #zinfandel, I'd forgotten all about you then along comes a bottle of Revival Zinfandel. Gentle start like a pinot and powerful finish like a good claret. Thank you @majesticwine for this treat.

[Wilkos Wines @WilkosWines]

Opened up a @chateaumusar_uk 2007 this evening. Tastes fresh, almost young, with lots of fruity berries but a bit less spice than other years. Very enjoyable, but I'll wait another couple of years for the next bottle as I am sure it has plenty left to give

[Wilkos Wines @WilkosWines]

@winewankers

[Wilkos Wines @WilkosWines]

2011 Red from @MeerlustWine. I havent opened a bottle in 7 months. It keeps getting better - still tobacco but less pronounced than before, with big soft juicy dark berries coming to fore, and a hint of vanilla. Probably a few years left yet but my supply is dwindling rapidly!

[Wilkos Wines @WilkosWines]

This weekend's treat - @the7chairs 2017 The Chocolate Block @majesticwine. A solid big wine, as per the hype. Enjoyed over two nights, surprised that it hasn't opened out more. Cellerable. Worth £20? There are wines 1/2 the price which with time under the stairs will be as yummy

[Wilkos Wines @WilkosWines]

This evening's dilemma, courtesy of @majesticwine

[Wilkos Wines @WilkosWines]

And @majesticwine has only gone and stocked a lovely pinot from the wonderful #yarravalley - starts off with the distinctive nose like @MacForbesWines and grows to a lovely dusty cherry.

[Wilkos Wines @WilkosWines]

This evening's haul of wild strawberries, goosegogs and blackcurrants from the garden. Majority will ripen up in a week or two.