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




Saturday, 28 March 2020

Glup Chenin Blanc 2019, Longavi, Maule Valley, Chile

Mouthwatering pear, herbs, lemon, minerals


Mark: B




Friday, 27 March 2020

Susana Balbo Signature Rosé 2019, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Raspberry, strawberry, herbs, fruity acidic finish


Mark: A





Tuesday, 24 March 2020

Paracombe Cabernet Franc 2016, Adelaide Hills, Australia

Raspberry liqueur with blueberries, liqourice, and green pepper. Very fruity.

Mark: B