Domaine Gassier Nostre Païs 2017, Rhone, France

Blackberry, raspberries, minerals,  and milk chocolate. Long liqourice and black pepper finish. Unctious! Great sophisticated glugger for the price. This is high alcohol, 15%, but not warm - a well made wine!.

Mark: B+

Cava Especial Pinot Noir Rosé, 1+1=3, Spain

Strawberries, apple, melon. A refreshing drop!.

Mark: C

Château Larousse 2019, Graves, Bordeaux, France

Warned this up and it really shone. Melon, lime, gooseberries, kiwi fruit, earthy on the finish. I gave this a higher than average mark because of the low price.

Mark: B-

Wine Mechanics, Gothenburg, Sweden

Louis M Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, California, USA

Blackcurrants, cherries, prunes, vanilla, mint, warm nice drying tannic finish.

Mark: B

Tapiz Selecciõn de Barricas 2017 Estate Blend, San Pablo Single Vineyard, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Blackberry, blueberry in the background, oak, smoke, leathery and tannic finish. Keep a couple of years.

Mark: B

Terres Dorées Beaujolais Blanc Classic Chardonnay 2019, Jean-Paul Brun, Beaujolais, France

Lemon, pear, apple and maybe a little bit of earth at the end. It was a bit sharp but was a great pairing to my tuna mayo sandwich.

Mark: C

Terra Blesta Estacade 2019, Faugères, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Pears and peaches, oak and creamy texture. Minerally finish.

Mark: C+

Black Stallion Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Napa Valley, California, USA

Blackcurrant, raspberries, cherries, oak, liqourice, a bit of leather on the aftertaste. A couple of years in the cellar will soften the tannic finish.

Mark: B

Los Patricios Chardonnay 2016, Pandolfi Price, Valle del Itata, Chile

Some nice citrus and peach fruit going on but overoaked. Lots of toast and nuttiness if you like that sort of thing.

Mark: C-

Mandolás Furmint 2018, Tokaji-Oremus Ltd, Tempos Vega Sicilia, Hungary

Pear, apple, honey, minerals, oak, slight earthy finish. Fruity and refreshing.

Mark: B

Viña Chocalan Gran Reserva Origen Synergy Blend 2018, Maipo Valley, Chile

Blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry, oak, vanilla. Smooth, silky and thick. Warm finish. Leather aftertaste.

Mark: B

Le G de Château Guiraud 2019, Bordeaux Blanc Sec, Bordeaux, France

Apple, pear, lemon and leafy. Creamy mouthfeel. Would probably improve with a couple of years in the cellar.

Mark: B-

DMZ Chardonnay 2019, DeMorgenson, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Oak, butter, lemon, pear, mango, peach. Creamy and smooth but still with a fruity mouthwatering acidity.

Mark: C+

Terres Dorees L'Ancien Beaujolais 2019, Jean-Paul Brun, Beaujolais, France

Very pinot like. Wild strawberry, cherry and spice. Light but full of flavour. Great paired with lebkuchen. Would buy again.

Mark: A-

Terra Viva Bio Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2029, Italy

Apple, pear, minerals, salty finish. Not the greatest but would probably pair nicely with some white fish or seafood.

Mark: C

Stoneleigh Latitude Chardonnay 2019, Marlborough, New Zealand

Nicely oaked, butter, citrus and pineapple, creamy. 

Mark: B-

Gnarly Head Unbaked Viognier 2018, Lodi, California, USA

Oily apricots, honey, peaches and pears. Honeysuckle on the nose. Long finish but fruit dies off quickly.

Mark: C+

Château Arnauton 2016, Fonseca, Bordeaux, France

Blackberry, plums, cedar, leather. Great value for the price.

Mark: B

De Bartoli Family Winemakers, The Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2019, Yarra Valley, Australia

Lime, apple, pineapple, oak, spice. Juicy and fruity. At this price I could drink this all day long.

Mark: A-

Sant'Ilia Chardonnay 2019, Edoardo Miroglio Eood, PGI Thracian Valley, Bulgaria

Boring but very drinkable. Fruity. Pears, apple, spice.

Mark: C