Black Stallion Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Napa Valley, California, USA

Blackcurrant, raspberries, cherries, oak, liqourice, a bit of leather on the aftertaste. A couple of years in the cellar will soften the tannic finish.

Mark: B

Los Patricios Chardonnay 2016, Pandolfi Price, Valle del Itata, Chile

Some nice citrus and peach fruit going on but overoaked. Lots of toast and nuttiness if you like that sort of thing.

Mark: C-

Mandolás Furmint 2018, Tokaji-Oremus Ltd, Tempos Vega Sicilia, Hungary

Pear, apple, honey, minerals, oak, slight earthy finish. Fruity and refreshing.

Mark: B

Viña Chocalan Gran Reserva Origen Synergy Blend 2018, Maipo Valley, Chile

Blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry, oak, vanilla. Smooth, silky and thick. Warm finish. Leather aftertaste.

Mark: B

Le G de Château Guiraud 2019, Bordeaux Blanc Sec, Bordeaux, France

Apple, pear, lemon and leafy. Creamy mouthfeel. Would probably improve with a couple of years in the cellar.

Mark: B-

DMZ Chardonnay 2019, DeMorgenson, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Oak, butter, lemon, pear, mango, peach. Creamy and smooth but still with a fruity mouthwatering acidity.

Mark: C+

Terres Dorees L'Ancien Beaujolais 2019, Jean-Paul Brun, Beaujolais, France

Very pinot like. Wild strawberry, cherry and spice. Light but full of flavour. Great paired with lebkuchen. Would buy again.

Mark: A-

Terra Viva Bio Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2029, Italy

Apple, pear, minerals, salty finish. Not the greatest but would probably pair nicely with some white fish or seafood.

Mark: C

Stoneleigh Latitude Chardonnay 2019, Marlborough, New Zealand

Nicely oaked, butter, citrus and pineapple, creamy. 

Mark: B-

Gnarly Head Unbaked Viognier 2018, Lodi, California, USA

Oily apricots, honey, peaches and pears. Honeysuckle on the nose. Long finish but fruit dies off quickly.

Mark: C+

Château Arnauton 2016, Fonseca, Bordeaux, France

Blackberry, plums, cedar, leather. Great value for the price.

Mark: B

De Bartoli Family Winemakers, The Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2019, Yarra Valley, Australia

Lime, apple, pineapple, oak, spice. Juicy and fruity. At this price I could drink this all day long.

Mark: A-

Sant'Ilia Chardonnay 2019, Edoardo Miroglio Eood, PGI Thracian Valley, Bulgaria

Boring but very drinkable. Fruity. Pears, apple, spice.

Mark: C

Pittnauer Zweigelt Heideboden 2018, Burgenland, Austria

Sour cherries, blackberry, spice, white pepper with minerals running through.

Mark: B

Château de Châtagneréaz 2017, Grand Cru Rouge, Mont-Sur-Rolle, Switzerland

Smooth, red fruits and plums, followed by a liqourice and spicy finish. I have had a few red Swiss wines and yet to try a bad one!

Mark: A-

Emblem Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Michael Mondavi Family, Napa Valley, California, USA

Blackcurrant, blackberry, plums, liqourice and drying tannic finish. I was expecting it to be a bit more plush so I would recommend cellaring for two or three years and trying again. However, it is very drinkable right now. This would be great with a steak.

Mark: B

McManis Family Vineyards Viognier 2019, River Junction AVA, California, USA

Very fruity and fresh. Peaches, pears, pineapple, butter, lemon and a bit of spice.

Mark: B

Château Belgrave 2012, Vignobles Dourthe, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France

Was expecting more for the price. Red fruits and plums, cedar and leather, and non existant tannins. Where are the blackcurrants? Would not guess that there was any Cabernet Sauvignon in this. A nice drop but just not what I was expecting.

Mark: C+

Samt & Seide Blaufränkisch Prellenkirchen 2017, Weingut Dorli Muhr, Carnuntum, Austria

Cherries, raspberry, plums, a little bit of leather, bright acidity.

Mark: B

Gamlitz Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Weingut Lackner-Tinnacher, Südsteiermark, Austria

Blackcurrant, lime, unsweetened tin peaches, leafy, minerals. Really refreshing and fruity.

Mark: A