Church Road Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2018, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Well integrated oak, citrus fruits, butter, creamy texture

Mark: B

Tito Zuccardi 2015, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Argentina

Liqourice, oak, smooth tannins, blackcurrant, violets, thin and lacking body.

Mark: C-

Vina Cobos Bramare Malbec 2015, Paul Hobbs, Uco Valley, Argentina

BlackBerry, raspberry, herbs, smooth tannins, alcoholic and thick

Mark: A

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

Quimera 2010, Achaval Ferrer, I.P. Mendoza, Argentina

Cherry, plums, oak, vanilla, herbs, white pepper, warm finish. Acidic. Past it's best.

Mark: C

Alpamanta Estate Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

BlackBerry, blueberry, raspberry, oak, vanilla, liqourice, liquor like texture, smooth tannins

Mark: A

Dandelion Vineyards Firehawk of McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017, Australia

Blackberry, liqourice, milk chocolate, spice, bacon, cherries, violets

Mark: B+

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+

Case Marin Cipreses Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Chile

Nettly, passionfruit, lime, earthy finish

Mark: B

Roaring Meg 2018, Mt Difficulty Wines, Central Otago, New Zealand

Off dry, lime, honey, apple, petrol, minerals

Mark: A-

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

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-

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

Alta Cima 6.330 Ensamblaje K Gran Reserva Red Blend 2016, Lontue Valley, Chile

Zingy blackberry, blackcurrant, cedar, leathery drying finish

Mark: C+

Villar Le Pinot Noir Grand Vin 2017, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Strawberry, cherry, chocolate, spice, unpleasant herb and tannic finish

Mark: C

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