Tuesday, 31 March 2020

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

Zingy blackberry, blackcurrant, cedar, leathery drying finish

Mark: C+





Monday, 30 March 2020

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

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

Mark: C





Sunday, 29 March 2020

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




Saturday, 28 March 2020

Friday, 27 March 2020

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

Paracombe Cabernet Franc 2016, Adelaide Hills, Australia

Raspberry liqueur with blueberries, liqourice, and green pepper. Very fruity.

Mark: B


Friday, 20 March 2020

Lunadoro Pagliareto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2015, Italy

Woody, oak, lacking concentration, strawberry, raspberry, cherry. Underwhelming.

Mark: C



Thursday, 19 March 2020

Wednesday, 18 March 2020

Tuesday, 17 March 2020

Mendel Semillon 2019, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Oily texture, lime, peach, pear, yellow plums

Mark: C+





Sunday, 15 March 2020

Chateau Ste Michelle Mimi Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Horse Heaven Hills, USA

Coffee, coffee, coffee, blackcurrant, milk chocolate, spice and mild tannins on finish.

Mark: B-




Friday, 13 March 2020

Weingut Bründlmayer Zweigelt Reserve 2016, Langenlois, Austria

Fruity. Not thin.  sour cherries, raspberries, herbs. Disappointing. I have had better Zweigelts. Too sour for me.

Mark: C-




Saturday, 7 March 2020

Friday, 6 March 2020

Le G de Château Giraud 2018, Bordeaux Blanc Sec, France

Oily texture, pear, apple, butter, herbs, leafy finish

Mark: C





Tuesday, 3 March 2020

Chateau Cap de Faugeres 2016, Castillon, Côtes de Bordeaux, France

Blackcurrant, plums, leather, fruity, cedar, liqourice, herbs

Mark: B