Bodega Norton Altura Semillon 2019, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Lemon, pear, apple, minerals on a long fruity finish.

Mark: B

Sensoriel Vaudois 2018, Jacques Aurelia Joly, Vaud, Switzerland

Blueberry, rapsberry, strawberry, violets, liqour-like texture without the alcohol, talcum powder tannins, a little bit of leather and liqourice on the finish.

Mark: A

Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Te Mata Estate, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Really fruity. Gooseberries, nettles, passionfruit, grapefruit, melon.

Mark: B+

La Causa Cinsault Rosé 2019, Viña La Causa, Valle del Itata, Chile

Strawberry, raspberry, lemon and a pleasant yeasty finish. A refreshing acidic end.

Mark: B

Schloss Lieser Thomas Haag Riesling Trocken 2019, Mosel, Germany

Peach, pineapple, lemon, lime, honey, minerals. Fruity and not too sharp.

Mark: B+

Terre More Ammiraglia Cabernet 2018, Frescobaldi, Maremma, Tuscany, Italy

Blackcurrant and plums, leather, white pepper on finish.

Mark: B

GB Sauvage Riesling 2019, Georg Breuer, Rheingau, Germany

Acidic lime and lemon, a bit of apple and minerally finish. This was a bit too acidic for me.

Mark: C

Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Chardonnay 2020, South Eastern Australia, Australia

Tropical fruits, lemon, lime, buttered toast, lightly oaked, sweetness. I would love to glugg this outside on a summers day.

Mark: B

Lindes de Remelluri Vinedos de Labastida 2015, Remelluri, Rioja, Spain

Overwhelming dusty tannins, cherries and plums, oaky. Fruit is in the background in this one I wouldn't buy this again. Reminds me of a cheap left banker.

Mark: C-

Rua Pinot Noir 2019, Akarua, Central Otago, New Zealand

A bit too spicy for me. Cherry and strawberry and some herbs and stalks. Green cabbage on the nose. The fruit makes up for this however. Not as good as some previous vintages.

Mark: C+

Reichsrat von Buhl Riesling 2019, Pfalz, Germany

Acidic lemon and lime. Some honey and herbs.

Mark: C

Win Win Riesling Trocken 2019, Von Winning, Pfalz, Germany

Apple, pear, pineapple, honey, minerals. Long juicy limey finish. A fantastic value.

Mark: B

Masi Masianco Pinot Grigio Delle Venezia, Italy

Lemon,lime, apple, honey, minerals. Squeaky clean.

Mark: C

Rasteau 2019, Domaine Bressy Masson, France

Blackberry, raspberry, minerals, liquorice, black pepper. Thick and mouth coating. Tannins are very smooth. This would improve with a couple of years' cellaring.

Mark: B+

Sauvignon 2020, Cantina D'Isera, Trentino, Italy

Passionfruit, lemon, gooseberry, a little bit too green for me.

Mark: C

Le Difese 2018, Tenuta San Guido, Tuscany, Italy

Blackberry, cherries, raspberries, tobacco, oak. Non invasive tannins. No need to wait for this baby to mature. It is ready to pop now!.

Mark: A-

Adorato Appassionato Bianco 2019, Tommasi, Italy

Lemon, melon, pineapple, almonds, honey. Mouthwatering and fruity.

Mark: B

Domaine Gassier Nostre Païs 2017, Rhone, France

Blackberry, raspberries, minerals,  and milk chocolate. Long liqourice and black pepper finish. Unctious! Great sophisticated glugger for the price. This is high alcohol, 15%, but not warm - a well made wine!.

Mark: B+

Cava Especial Pinot Noir Rosé, 1+1=3, Spain

Strawberries, apple, melon. A refreshing drop!.

Mark: C

Château Larousse 2019, Graves, Bordeaux, France

Warned this up and it really shone. Melon, lime, gooseberries, kiwi fruit, earthy on the finish. I gave this a higher than average mark because of the low price.

Mark: B-