Villa Maria Single Vineyard Taylors Pass Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Marlborough, New Zealand

Passionfruit, gooseberry, blackcurrant leaf, lime, minerally finish

Mark: B-

Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2019, Wine of Origin Coastal Region, South Africa

trawberries, cherries, earthy finish. Simple.

Mark: C

Achaval Ferrer Malbec 2018, Mendoza, Argentina

Plums, blackberry, white pepper, meaty, violets,  jammy but maintains some acidity.

Mark: A

Pinot Gris 2017 Premium Reserve, Bestheim, Alsace, France

Pittnauer Rosé 2019, Burgenland, Austria

Raspberry, redcurrant, grapefruit, lime, high bright acidity

Mark: C

Veramonte Gran Reserva Syrah 2018, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Toasty smoky oak, blackcurrant, blackberry, herbs. Meaty nose. Boring and difficult to finish.

Mark: C

Merengo Volcanic Wine Egri Bikaver Grand Superior 2016, St. Andrea, Hungary

Dark berries, overwhelming liqourice, black pepper, chocolate texture. Leave for two to three years; it could improve maybe.

Mark: B-