Bordeaux 2005 retrospective: 36 wines tasted
How the wines from the reputed 'vintage of the century' taste now...
Vintage 2005
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2005 vintage guide for California Cabernet Sauvignon
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2005 vintage guide for Red Rhone
2005 vintage guide for Red Rhone. Classic vintage, with even lesser sites producing stylish, harmonious wines. Best wines have superb fruit and great structure. Huge ageing potential.
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2005 vintage guide for California Merlot
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2005 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac
See Decanter's vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac 2005
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2005 vintage guide for White Burgundy
2005 white Burgundy vintage guide
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2005 vintage guide for Germany
2005 vintage guide for Germany. The 2005 vintage is already acclaimed as being exceptionally good.
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2005 vintage guide for Italy Piedmont
2005 vintage guide for Italy Piedmont. Climate conditions have been erratic with many producers saying it's been a tough and difficult vintage.
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Vintage guide: Tuscany 2005
2005 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany. Tough weather conditions often mean that the best producers will have the best results.
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2005 vintage guide for Oregon Pinot Noir
2005 vintage guide for Oregon Pinot Noir. Producers in the Willamette Valley say this vintage will be a return to finesse and elegance.
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2005 vintage guide for Red Australia
Fruit-forward wines with excellent structure
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2005 vintage guide for Red South Africa
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2005 vintage guide for Red South America
2005 vintage guide for Red South America. Chilean wines show very good colour, body, and a particular lively fruitness.
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2005 vintage guide for Spain Rioja
2005 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. The grapes arrived in excellent health with analytical parameters which correspond to an extraordinary vintage.
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2005 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemakers report small grape clusters with intense color, balance and ripe flavors.
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2005 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot
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2005 vintage guide for Médoc and Graves
See Decanter's vintage guide for Médoc and Graves 2005.
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2005 vintage guide for Red Burgundy
2005 red Burgundy vintage guide
