Friday, 7 August 2020

Jim Barry Lodge Hill Shiraz 2017, Clare Valley, Australia

A nice barbecue wine. Blackberry, plums, black pepper, smoky oak and hints of eucalyptus on the long finish.


Mark: B


Monday, 3 August 2020

Casa Emma Chianti Classico 2017, Tuscany, Italy

Cherry, oak, herbs. If you wait long enough there is liqourice on the finish.


Mark: C+


Sophenia Synthesis Malbec 2017, Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Argentina

Warmth of alcohol, red fruits, blackberry, tobacco, liqourice, oak. Smooth tannins but lacking intensity.


Mark: C+


Sunday, 2 August 2020

Graf Von Weyher Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Pfalz, Germany

Blackcurrant, leafy, tropical fruits, spritzy. Mouthwatering finish. Fantastic sav blanc for the money.


Mark: B


Saturday, 1 August 2020

Band of Roses Rosé 2019, Charles Smith Wines, Washington State, USA

An imitation Provence rosé - however not as good. Strawberry, redcurrant, citrus notes on the finish.


Mark: C+




Friday, 31 July 2020

Gustave Lorentz Réserve Gewurztraminer 2018, Alsace, France

Pear, peach, apricots, roses, lychee, oily rich texture. This is a fantastic value.


Mark: B+





District 7 Pinot Noir Rosé 2019, Monterey County, California, USA

Strawberry, raspberry, unusual gooseberry, slightly sweet. Drinkable but not distinguishable as Pinot Noir; tasted like a White Zinfandel.


Mark: C


Thursday, 30 July 2020

Gustave Lorentz Reserve Riesling 2019, Alsace, France

Bone dry, minerala, pear, green apple, peach notes, lemon. Better than expected given it was quite cheap.


Mark: C+




Wednesday, 29 July 2020

Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2018, Charles Smith Wines, Washington State, USA

Lime, lemon, apple, honey, petrol notes, minerals. Juicy mouthwatering finish. Off dry possibly.


Mark: A-


Monday, 27 July 2020

Black Stallion Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, California, USA

Bags of flavour without the concentration of a Napa cab. Blackcurrant, plums, graphite pencil, coffee, smooth tannins. Great value for money.


Mark: B


Sunday, 26 July 2020

Salvaje Syrah - Roussanne 2019, Emiliano, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Blackberry, blueberry, smoky, hints of mint like most reds from Chile, meaty nose. A great quarter and outdoor red for the summer. Would be great for a barbecue.


Mark: A-


Simpsons Gravel Castle Chardonnay 2019, Kent, United Kingdom

Lemon, green apple, minerals. Don't expect any tropical fruit as the climate in the UK is like Champagne.


Mark: B



Saturday, 25 July 2020

Thursday, 23 July 2020

Whispering Angel 2019, Chateau D'Esclans, Côtes de Provence, France

Redcurrants and strawberries. Lemon and apricot on the finish.


Mark: B-


Monday, 20 July 2020

Pannobile 2010, Pittnauer, Burgenland, Austria

Red fruits, leather, cinnamon, white pepper


Mark: B


Sunday, 19 July 2020

Château D'Antugnac Terres Amoureuses Haute Vallée 2017, Colorado & Terrier, Limoux, France

Butter, oak, green apple, lemon, pineapple, almonds


Mark: B



Thursday, 16 July 2020

M Côté Mas Mourvèdre-Syrah Rosé 2019, Sud de France, France

Strawberry, water melon, flat, simple.

Mark: C


Wednesday, 15 July 2020

Carnuntum 2017, Weingut Dorli Muhr, Austria

Cherry, raspberry, leather, black pepper, aniseed, warm creamy aftertaste.


Mark: B-



Sunday, 12 July 2020

Pittnauer Pinot Noir 2018, Burgenland, Austria

Strawberry, violets, sour cherry, spice.


Mark: C


Pittnauer Heideboden Blaufrãnkisch 2018, Burgenland, Austria

Sour cherry, strawberry, orange hints, white pepper.


Mark: C



Saturday, 11 July 2020

Dönnhoff Riesling Trocken 2018, Nahe, Germany

Apple, pear, lemon, lime, minerals


Mark: C+



Friday, 10 July 2020

Domaine de Fontenille 2019, Luberon, Rhone Valley, France

Grapefruit, herbs, water melon, raspberry


Mark: B


Fleur de Roussanne Chignin Bergeron 2018, AOP Savoie, France

Oily, creamy, lemon marzipan, honey

Mark: B



Wednesday, 8 July 2020

Grand Chêne Sans Soufre Ajouté 2019, Madison Cazes, Côtes du Roussillon Villages, France

Blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, black pepper, herbs


Mark: C



Sunday, 5 July 2020

Château Bouscassé Les Jardins Philosophique 2016, Pacherenc du Vix-Bilh Sec, Alain Brumont, France

Tropical fruits, herbs, minerals, yeasty finish

This is a blend of Petit Corbou and Petit Manseng.

Mark: C+