Friday 26 June 2020

Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2019, Wine of Origin Coastal Region, South Africa

Strawberries, cherries, earthy finish. Simple.


Mark: C



Wednesday 24 June 2020

Achaval Ferrer Malbec 2018, Mendoza, Argentina

Plums, blackberry, white pepper, meaty, violets,  jammy but maintains some acidity.


Mark: A




Monday 22 June 2020

Pittnauer Rosé 2019, Burgenland, Austria

Raspberry, redcurrant, grapefruit, lime, high bright acidity


Mark: C



Sunday 21 June 2020

Veramonte Gran Reserva Syrah 2018, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Toasty smoky oak, blackcurrant, blackberry, herbs. Meaty nose. Boring and difficult to finish.


Mark: C



Saturday 20 June 2020

Merengo Volcanic Wine Egri Bikaver Grand Superior 2016, St. Andrea, Hungary

Dark berries, overwhelming liqourice, black pepper, chocolate texture. Leave for two to three years; it could improve maybe.


Mark: B-



Friday 19 June 2020

Familie Friedrich Becker Pinot Noir 2016, Pfalz, Germany

Cherry, strawberry, cranberry, redcurrant, very earthy, talcum powder like tannins. Not bad but I have had better vintages of this wine. Still good value for the money though.


Mark: C+


Thursday 18 June 2020

Rosa Dei Fratt Riviera del Garda Classico Chiaretto 2018, Cà dei Frati, Italy

Really fruity and refreshing. Strawberry, raspberry, peach, lemon,leafy finish.


Mark: A-


Wednesday 17 June 2020

Rosa Dei Casaretti Chiaretto Classico 2018 Azendia Agricola Casaretti, Bardolino, Italy

Leafy, earthy, raspberry, cherry


Mark: C+


Tommasi Chiaretto Granara Bardolino Rosé 2019, Italy

Redcurrants and strawberries. Nice long finish. Very fruity. This is a great rosé.


Mark: B+


Tuesday 16 June 2020

Paul Kerschbaum Blaufränkisch 2017, Burgenland, Austria

Blueberry, cherry, leather, liqourice, woody


Mark: B-



Josef Jamek Ried Frauengarten Grūner Veltliner Federspiel 2018, Wachau, Austria

Oily, pear, pineapple, white pepper


Mark: B-



Monday 15 June 2020

Weingut Bründlmayer Zweigelt Rosé 2019, Niederösterreich, Austria

Raspberry, cherry, strawberry. Citrus pepper-like finish.


Mark: C


Sunday 14 June 2020

Exton Park Single Vineyard Blanc de Noirs, South Downs National Park, England

Green apples and lemon, yeast in background. Disappointing. Was expecting more.


Mark: B-



Saturday 13 June 2020

La Corte del Pozzo Bardolino 2019, Fasoli Gino, Italy

Raspberry, strawberry, cherry, white pepper. Lovely light fruity wine for a nice summer day.


Mark: B



Cuvée Gastronomie Gamay Rosé 2019, Jean Perrier et Fils, Savoie, France

Redcurrant, raspberry, lemon, minerals.


Mark: C



Friday 12 June 2020

Crozes-Hermitage White 2017, E. Guigal, Northern Rhone, France

Lemon, orange, oak, oily, marzipan like.


Mark: C+




Thursday 11 June 2020

Domaene Gobelsburg Rosé 2019, Niederösterreich, Austria

Redcurrant, raspberry, green apple, lemon, minerals


Mark: B



Wednesday 10 June 2020

Georg Breuer Spätburgunder Pinot Noir Rosé 2019, Rheingau, Germany

Strawberry, raspberry, cherry, lemon, lime. Very refreshing juicy citrus finish.


Mark: B



Monday 8 June 2020

Chateau Fourcas-Borie 2015, Cru Bourgeois, Listrac-Medoc, Bordeaux, France

Blackcurrant, plums, cherries, cedar, chocolate-like texture


Mark: B



Sunday 7 June 2020

Chateau Vrai Bouché 2015, Canon Fronsac, Bordeaux, France

Can drink now with pleasure or wait up to five more years. Blackberry, blackcurrant, plums, menthol, oak, milk chocolate, leathery tannic finish


Mark: B+



Saturday 6 June 2020

Friday 5 June 2020

Bardolino Chiaretto La Sogara Rosé 2019, Cottini SPA, Bardolino, Italy

Redcurrants, raspberries, herbs, grapefruit rind.


Mark: C