Friday 24 April 2020

Ktimatselepos Blanc De Gris Moschofilero 2018, Greece

Roses. peach, apricot, lychee, dry bitter note on finish


Mark: C+




Wednesday 22 April 2020

Cruz Alta Chairman's Blend 2015, Bodega Rutini Wines, Mendoza, Argentina

Blueberry, blackberry, plums, oak, coffee, liqourice

Mark: B




Tuesday 21 April 2020

Marselan Bel Serrat 2018, Coteaux de Peyrlac, Domaine Tour Boisée, Minervois, France

Smoky, cherry, plum, lavender, tannic crunch on finish


Mark: C+





Vina Chocolan Vitrum Blend 2015, Maipo Valley, Chile

Blackcurrant, oaky, cherries, warm alcohol, dry tannins on finish, green herbs but not unpleasant.


Mark: B




Monday 20 April 2020

Louis M Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

BlackBerry, raspberry,liquor thick texture, oak, blueberry, liqourice on finish


Mark: A-




Sunday 19 April 2020

Church Road Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2018, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Well integrated oak, citrus fruits, butter, creamy texture


Mark: B





Saturday 18 April 2020

Tito Zuccardi 2015, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Argentina

Liqourice, oak, smooth tannins, blackcurrant, violets, thin and lacking body.


Mark: C-



Friday 17 April 2020

Vina Cobos Bramare Malbec 2015, Paul Hobbs, Uco Valley, Argentina

BlackBerry, raspberry, herbs, smooth tannins, alcoholic and thick


Mark: A





Wednesday 15 April 2020

Mayer am Pfarrplatz Riesling Nussberg 2017, Vienna Austria

Lemon, honey, petrol, mineral. Sense of sweetness but bone dry finish


Mark: B




Chateau Fombrauge 2009, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France




Monday 13 April 2020

Quimera 2010, Achaval Ferrer, I.P. Mendoza, Argentina

Cherry, plums, oak, vanilla, herbs, white pepper, warm finish. Acidic. Past it's best.


Mark: C




Sunday 12 April 2020

Alpamanta Estate Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

BlackBerry, blueberry, raspberry, oak, vanilla, liqourice, liquor like texture, smooth tannins


Mark: A




Saturday 11 April 2020

Dandelion Vineyards Firehawk of McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017, Australia

Blackberry, liqourice, milk chocolate, spice, bacon, cherries, violets

Mark: B+




Thursday 9 April 2020

Chateau Fleur Cardinale 2012 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France



Mark: B-

Minute Prestige Rosé 2018, Côtes de Provences, France

Buckets of red fruits, melon, herbs, minerals


Mark: B+






Wednesday 8 April 2020

Case Marin Cipreses Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Chile

Nettly, passionfruit, lime, earthy finish


Mark: B





Tuesday 7 April 2020

Roaring Meg 2018, Mt Difficulty Wines, Central Otago, New Zealand

Off dry, lime, honey, apple, petrol, minerals


Mark: A-




Sunday 5 April 2020

Clos de Los Siete by Michel Rolland 2016, Uco Valley, Argentina

Blackberry, blackcurrant, cocoa powder, chocolate, raspberry liqueur, slight hint of liqourice on finish, smooth tannins


Mark: B



Saturday 4 April 2020

Substance Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Wines of Substance, Washington Stare, USA

Blackcurrant, Blackberry, blueberry, cedar, spicy finish


Mark: B



Susana Balbo Signature White Blend 2018, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Grapefruit, lime, peach, herbs, zingy


Mark: B-



Friday 3 April 2020

Chateau Pierrail 2016, Bordeaux Superieur, France

Fruity, plum, blackcurrant, cherry, leather cedar, smooth tannins


Mark: B




Beaujolais Blanc Chardonnay "Terre de Loyse" 2018, Laurent Perrachon est Fils, France

Lemony, pear, apple, oak


Mark: C




Tuesday 31 March 2020

Alta Cima 6.330 Ensamblaje K Gran Reserva Red Blend 2016, Lontue Valley, Chile

Zingy blackberry, blackcurrant, cedar, leathery drying finish


Mark: C+





Monday 30 March 2020

Villar Le Pinot Noir Grand Vin 2017, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Strawberry, cherry, chocolate, spice, unpleasant herb and tannic finish


Mark: C





Sunday 29 March 2020

Confidences de Prieuré-Lichine 2016, Margaux, Bordeaux, France

Red fruits, blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, liqourice on drying tannic finish. Good to go. The alcohol makes it seem like it has more body than it really does. Got better over time.


Mark: B