Friday 31 January 2020

Moric Blaufränkisch 2015, Burgenland, Austria

Cherry, raspberry, liqourice, spicy finish


Mark: B



Centine Chardonnay-Vermentino 2018, Banfi, Tuscany, Italy

Citrus fruits, butter, creamy, almond bitter finish.


Mark: C




Thursday 30 January 2020

Greystone Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Fermented 2018, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury, New Zealand

Passionfruit, cream, very lime finish, oak and nettles in the background.


Mark: B




Tuesday 28 January 2020

Alfa Crux Corte Uco 2010, Uco Valley, Argentina

Plums, blackberry, chocolate, vanilla, liqourice bomb, black pepper, animal notes on the nose.


Mark: A-



Monday 27 January 2020

Wynn's Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Coonawarra, Australia

Blackcurrant, blackberry, vanilla, oak in the background, unexpectedly acidic finish.


Mark: B-





Sunday 26 January 2020

Avlotopi Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Ktima Tselepos, Tegea, Greece

Could be from California. Blackcurrant, blackberry, leather, vanilla, nice tannic structure but not overpowering.


Mark: A-




Saturday 25 January 2020

Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Gris 2018, Marlborough, New Zealand

Melon, pear, peach, oily texture, fruity, bitter edge on the finish.


Mark: B




Wednesday 22 January 2020

Sposa e Sposa 2014 by Ben Glaetzer, Heartland, Langhorne Creek, Australia

BlackBerry, cherry, violets, vanilla, smooth but nice acidity. Very mouthwatering and juicy on the second day. On opening it had an metallic undercurrent which was not unpleasant but disappeared. Beautiful balance for a 14.15%'er.

Mark: B




Sunday 19 January 2020

Ca'Marcanda Promis 2017, Gaja, Tuscany, Italy

Plums, blackcurrant, leather, vanilla. Drying tannins on finish but very fruity.Very drinkable now; may improve but hard to know.


Mark: B-



Saturday 18 January 2020

Gemischter Satz 2016, Weingut Hajszan Neumann, Ried Weissleiten, Nussberg, Vienna, Austria

Apples, peach, mineral, lemon, bitter. Has this had skin contact?

Mark: B-




Monday 13 January 2020

Brachetto d'Acqui 2018, Braida Giacomo Bologna,Italy

Slightly sparking, sweet but good acidity, cherries, strawberries, roses


Mark: B





Sunday 12 January 2020

Marmarias Chardonnay 2018, Tselepos, Peleponnesos, Greece

Lemon, peach, creamy, pear, oak, spice on finish


Mark: B+


Saturday 11 January 2020

Château Du Glana 2014 Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France

Blackurrant, plums, raspberry, cherry cedar, cocoa powder tannic finish, fruity. More red fruits than dark fruits.


Mark: B-




Oliver Zeter Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2017, Pfalz, Germany

Long lemon finish, slight oak, vanilla, spice, apple, gooseberry.


Mark: B





Friday 10 January 2020

Prieler Sinner Chardonnay 2018, Burgenland, Austria

Oak, spritzy texture, minerals, mango, pear, creamy, peach


Mark: B





Thursday 9 January 2020

Chateau des Hauts De Fontaneau Bordeaux Clairet Rosé 2019, Bordeaux, France

Raspberry, strawberry, herbs, redcurrant, bone dry


Mark: C



Wednesday 8 January 2020

Beaujolais-Villages 2017, Georges Duboeuf, Burgundy, France

Herbs, floral, raspberry, redcurrants, blueberry, grainy texture


Mark: C







Tuesday 7 January 2020

Steinschaden Grüner Veltliner Classic 2018 Trocken, Kamptal DAC, Austria

Simple, pear, lime, peach. A bit flabby.


Mark: C-




Monday 6 January 2020

Mendel Cabernet Franc 2017, Finca Remota, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Plums, blackcurrant, raspberry, black pepper, liqourice, oak, smoky leather finish, drying tannins.


Mark: B





Sunday 5 January 2020

Dilofos Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016, Tselepos, Peloponnesos, Greece

Simple, plums, cherries,  blueberry notes, oak, grainy tannins,  nice acidity


Mark: C




Saturday 4 January 2020

Bogle Phantom Chardonnay 2016, Clarksburg, California, USA

Creamy texture, butter, tropical fruits, lime, oak

Mark: B





Wednesday 1 January 2020

Chateau Du Cauze 2016, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France

Plums, blackcurrant, cedar, herbs, cocoa powder


Mark: B-



Le Cupole 2016, IGT, Tenuta di Trinoro, Tuscany, Italy

Plums, cherries, cedar, tobacco, blackcurrant. Tastes like very Bordeaux like.


Mark: B