Alfa Crux Corte Uco 2010, Uco Valley, Argentina

Plums, blackberry, chocolate, vanilla, liqourice bomb, black pepper, animal notes on the nose.

Mark: A-

Wynn's Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Coonawarra, Australia

Blackcurrant, blackberry, vanilla, oak in the background, unexpectedly acidic finish.

Mark: B-

Avlotopi Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Ktima Tselepos, Tegea, Greece

Could be from California. Blackcurrant, blackberry, leather, vanilla, nice tannic structure but not overpowering.

Mark: A-

Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Gris 2018, Marlborough, New Zealand

Melon, pear, peach, oily texture, fruity, bitter edge on the finish.

Mark: B

Sposa e Sposa 2014 by Ben Glaetzer, Heartland, Langhorne Creek, Australia

BlackBerry, cherry, violets, vanilla, smooth but nice acidity. Very mouthwatering and juicy on the second day. On opening it had an metallic undercurrent which was not unpleasant but disappeared. Beautiful balance for a 14.15%'er.

Mark: B

Ca'Marcanda Promis 2017, Gaja, Tuscany, Italy

Plums, blackcurrant, leather, vanilla. Drying tannins on finish but very fruity.Very drinkable now; may improve but hard to know.

Mark: B-

Gemischter Satz 2016, Weingut Hajszan Neumann, Ried Weissleiten, Nussberg, Vienna, Austria

Apples, peach, mineral, lemon, bitter. Has this had skin contact?

Mark: B-

Brachetto d'Acqui 2018, Braida Giacomo Bologna,Italy

Slightly sparking, sweet but good acidity, cherries, strawberries, roses

Mark: B

Marmarias Chardonnay 2018, Tselepos, Peleponnesos, Greece

Lemon, peach, creamy, pear, oak, spice on finish

Mark: B+

Château Du Glana 2014 Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France

Blackurrant, plums, raspberry, cherry cedar, cocoa powder tannic finish, fruity. More red fruits than dark fruits.

Mark: B-

Oliver Zeter Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2017, Pfalz, Germany

Long lemon finish, slight oak, vanilla, spice, apple, gooseberry.

Mark: B

Prieler Sinner Chardonnay 2018, Burgenland, Austria

Oak, spritzy texture, minerals, mango, pear, creamy, peach

Mark: B

Chateau des Hauts De Fontaneau Bordeaux Clairet Rosé 2019, Bordeaux, France

Raspberry, strawberry, herbs, redcurrant, bone dry

Mark: C

Beaujolais-Villages 2017, Georges Duboeuf, Burgundy, France

Herbs, floral, raspberry, redcurrants, blueberry, grainy texture

Mark: C

Steinschaden Grüner Veltliner Classic 2018 Trocken, Kamptal DAC, Austria

Simple, pear, lime, peach. A bit flabby.

Mark: C-

Mendel Cabernet Franc 2017, Finca Remota, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Plums, blackcurrant, raspberry, black pepper, liqourice, oak, smoky leather finish, drying tannins.

Mark: B

Dilofos Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016, Tselepos, Peloponnesos, Greece

Simple, plums, cherries,  blueberry notes, oak, grainy tannins,  nice acidity

Mark: C

Bogle Phantom Chardonnay 2016, Clarksburg, California, USA

Creamy texture, butter, tropical fruits, lime, oak

Mark: B

Chateau Du Cauze 2016, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France

Plums, blackcurrant, cedar, herbs, cocoa powder

Mark: B-

Le Cupole 2016, IGT, Tenuta di Trinoro, Tuscany, Italy

Plums, cherries, cedar, tobacco, blackcurrant. Tastes like very Bordeaux like.

Mark: B