Santa Helena Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Central, Valley, Chile

Brown and red in colour

Warm, raisins and prunes, a bit of blackcurrant and liqourice. Tannins have more or less disappeared.

Mark: C

Bardolino Chiaretto Rosé 2020, Zenato, Italy

Cherries, raspberries, strawberries, peach, creamy, slight lemon and a little bit of texture on the finish. Bright copper colour.

Mark: C

Infinito Rosé 2019, Santi, Bardolino Chiaretto, Italy

Strawberry, raspberry, peach, citrus and yeast notes on the finish.

Mark: C

Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico Superiore 2018, Andre Felici, Marche, Italy

Lemon, lime, pear, pineapple, herbs, minerals.

Mark: A-

Keermont Terrasse 2017, Keermont Vineyards, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Currently a bit too oaky, pear, peach, and pineapple.

Mark: C

Rabl Ried Käferberg Kamptal Reserve Grüner Veltliner 2019, Kamptal, Austria

Pear, apple, spice, white pepper, honey, mango, orange, minerals, oily texture. This good stuff for the price.

Mark: A

Garage Wine Co., Cabernet Franc Late-bottled 2014 Lot # 54, Las Higueras Vineyard, Maule Valley, Chile

Port-like, prunes, raisins, leather, overripe grapes without the depth of flavour I was expecting.

Mark: C-

Minuty Prestige Rosé 2020, Côtes de Provence, France

Red fruits, watermelon, lavender. Long finish. More texture than usual in a rosé.

Mark: B

Vinos de Cebreros 2019, Península Vinicultores S. L., Spain

Strawberries and cherries, spicy and drying finish  Lacking a bit of body even though has plenty of alcohol.

This wine is 100% Grenache.

Mark: C

Achaval Ferrer Malbec 2019, Mendoza, Argentina

Good to go but will improve in a couple of years. Blackberry, plums, spice, white pepper, savory notes.

Mark: B

Little K Syrah 2016, K Vintners, Frenchman Hills Vineyard, Washington State, USA

Blackberry, plums, tobacco, hint of mint and spice, chocolate, and a bit of bacon.

Mark: B

Fiore Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Matetic Wine Group, Leyda Valley, Chile

Passionfruit, blackcurrant leaf, very gooseberried, earthy finish.

Mark: C+

Villa Maria Single Vineyard Seddon Pinot Gris 2019, Marlborough, New Zealand

Pears, apples, honey, oily texture, spicy yeasty finish.

Mark: B

Fritsch Zweigelt 2017, Wagram, Austria

Fresh and fruity. Give it half an hour to open up. Sour cherries, blueberry, spice and white pepper sensation on the finish.

Mark: C+

Catena Alta Historic Rows Malbec 2017, Bodega y Viñedos Catena, Mendoza, Argentina

Blackberry, blueberry, violets,  minerals, and a tannic finish. Leave for at least three years. Lacking a bit of body.

Mark: C+

Couvent des Jacobins Bourgogne Chardonnay 2019, Louis Jadot, Burgundy, France

Typical basic white burgundy, drinkable but forgettable. Green apples, slight oak, citrus on the finish. Tasted better with cream of asparagus soup than on its own.

Mark: C

Berne Inspiration Rosé 2020, Côtes de Provence, France

Jellied raspberries and strawberries, watermelon, and a touch of lemon.

Mark: B

Kloster Eberbach Kabinett Riesling 2019, Rheingau, Germany

Lemon, lime, minerals, petrol, sweet honey, mouthwatering, simple.

Mark: C

Wente Vineyards Estate Grown Chardonnay 2019, Livermore Valley, Central Coast, California, USA

Oak, butter, pear, pineapple, creamy. Gets better as it warms up.

Mark: C

Escherndorfer Lump Silvaner S. Trocken 2019, Weingut Horst Sauer, Franken, Germany

Honey, pear, apple, lemon, minerals, spice on finish.

Mark: B+