Sunday, 26 April 2020

Tommai Le Fornaci 2019, Lugana, Italy

Apple, pear, oily lemon finish. Great stuff. You could imagine yourself sitting at lake Garda as you slurp this.


Mark: A



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Saturday, 25 April 2020

Beaujolais is not dead 2018, Famalie Chasselay, France

Raspberry, cherry, herbs, hint of liqourice on finish.


Mark: C+







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