Susana Balbo Signature Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2018, Uco Valley, Argentina

Lemon, zingy acidity finish, pear, spice in background, vanilla.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Mark: C

The Mentors Grenache Blanc 2011, Western Cape, South Africa

Green apples, honey, lemon, pereol, white pepper, high acid. In a blind tasting I would have said that this was an aged dry riesling.

Mark: C

Gabriel Meffre Côtes du Rhône Saint Franclos 2018, France

Pear, lemon, lime, oily texture.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Mark: C-

Lethal Grüner Veltliner Familien Reserve 2018, Wagram, Austria

Mango, lemon, peach, white pepper, oily texture.

Alcohol: 13%

Mark: B-

Black Stallion Chardonnay 2018, Napa Valley, California, USA

Oily texture, orange, oak, butter, stone fruits, vanilla

Mark: B

Tococo de Alcohuaz Syrah 2015, Vinedos De Alcohuaz, DO. Valle de Elqui, Chile

BlackBerry, redcurrant, licorice, black pepper, overwhelming smoky minerals.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Mark: C

Prestige Rose 2018, Chateau Minuty, Cotes de Provences, France

Redcurrant, raspberry, lavender, minerals

Mark: B+

Fuego Blanco Valle Del Silex Malbec-Syrah 2018, Argentina

Thin, blackberry, licorice, plum, herbs

Mark: C

Fleur de Syrah 2017, Domaine Gassier, Costière de Nimes, Rhoned, France

Bacon fat, smoke, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, minerals, rich, warmth of alcohol

Mark: B-

Torrebona Vernaccia Di San Gimignano 2018, Cecchi, Tuscany, Italy

Lime, pear, herbs, almonds

Mark: C+

Umathum Rosa 2018, Burgenland, Austria

Mega rose. Strawberries, raspberries, hint of oranges, redcurrants, herbs. Zingy acidic lift.

Mark: B+

Syrah Tous les Jours 2017, Andrew Murray Vineyards, Santa Ynez Valley, USA

BlackBerry, mint, strawberry, raspberry, licorice and black pepper on finish. The mint is just weird. Difficult to drink more than one glass.

Mark: C-

Greywacke Pinot Gris 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand

Rich, sense of sweetness, white grapes, pear, lemon. White pepper and spice on finish.

Mark: B

Flechas de Los Andes Gran Malbec 2014, Baron Edmond De Rothschild, Mendoza, Argentina

Drying tannins. Some blackberry and blueberry. Is this past its prime?

Mark: C-

Aus den Dörfern 2018, Weingut Rosi Schuster, Burgenland, Austria

Oak, spicy finish, pear

Mark: C

Clos de Lolol 2013, Hacienda Araucano, Central Valley,Chile

Tastes like a carmenere with a pepper finish. Blackcurrant. Greenness on finish along with black pepper. Nice but probably better younger

Mark: C+

Wiener Gemischter Satz Mauer 2018, Zahel, Vienna, Austria

Great value wine. Pear, gooseberry, minerals and white pepper.

Franschhoek Cellars Reserve Chardonnay 2018, Cape Coast, South Africa

Lemon, a bit of orange in the background, oak that hasn't quite married yet. This cost me 149 SEK but really tasted like a 99 SEK wine.

Chateau Ste Michelle, Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Columbia Valley, USA

This was very Bordeaux-esque. Blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, some plum. Very tannic right now so try it in three years to get your bang for the buck.

RHU De Alcohiaz, 2013, Elqui Valley, Chile

Dark and red fruits. Meaty and minerality. Very long finish.

Mark: A-

Prager Ried Hinter Der Burg Federspiel 2018, Wachau, Austria

Green apples overwhelmed by white pepper and minerals. Is this too young? This wine is sealed with a screencap.

Mark: C-

Koch Premium Hajós-Bajai Chardonnay 2017, Hungary

Alcohol: 13.5%

Mark: C

Gál Olazrizling 2016, Balaton-zFelvidéki, Hungary

Alcohol: 12%

Mark: C