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

Strawberries, cherries, earthy finish. Simple.

Mark: C

Achaval Ferrer Malbec 2018, Mendoza, Argentina

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

Mark: A

Pinot Gris 2017 Premium Reserve, Bestheim, Alsace, France

Pittnauer Rosé 2019, Burgenland, Austria

Raspberry, redcurrant, grapefruit, lime, high bright acidity

Mark: C

Veramonte Gran Reserva Syrah 2018, Casablanca Valley, Chile

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

Mark: C

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-

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+

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-

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+

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-

Weingut Bründlmayer Zweigelt Rosé 2019, Niederösterreich, Austria

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

Mark: C

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-

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

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

Lemon, orange, oak, oily, marzipan like.

Mark: C+

Domaene Gobelsburg Rosé 2019, Niederösterreich, Austria

Redcurrant, raspberry, green apple, lemon, minerals

Mark: B

Georg Breuer Spätburgunder Pinot Noir Rosé 2019, Rheingau, Germany

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

Mark: B

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

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

Mark: B