Tuesday, 30 June 2020

Colle Reale Cerasuolo D'Abruzzo 2019, Viticoltori Frai Parachi, Italy

Strawberry, redcurrant, slight citrus element on finish. Not very memorable but nothing wrong that I could put my finger on and still enjoyable.

Mark: C


Monday, 29 June 2020

Graffigna Syrah 2017, San Juan, Argentina

Blackberry, raspberries, oak, white pepper

Mark: B-



Saturday, 27 June 2020

Friday, 26 June 2020

Wednesday, 24 June 2020

Achaval Ferrer Malbec 2018, Mendoza, Argentina

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

Mark: A




Monday, 22 June 2020

Pittnauer Rosé 2019, Burgenland, Austria

Raspberry, redcurrant, grapefruit, lime, high bright acidity

Mark: C



Sunday, 21 June 2020

Veramonte Gran Reserva Syrah 2018, Casablanca Valley, Chile

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

Mark: C



Saturday, 20 June 2020

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-



Friday, 19 June 2020

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+


Thursday, 18 June 2020

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-


Tommasi Chiaretto Granara Bardolino Rosé 2019, Italy

Redcurrants and strawberries. Nice long finish. Very fruity. This is a great rosé.

Mark: B+


Tuesday, 16 June 2020

Monday, 15 June 2020

Weingut Bründlmayer Zweigelt Rosé 2019, Niederösterreich, Austria

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

Mark: C


Sunday, 14 June 2020

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-



Saturday, 13 June 2020

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



Friday, 12 June 2020

Thursday, 11 June 2020

Domaene Gobelsburg Rosé 2019, Niederösterreich, Austria

Redcurrant, raspberry, green apple, lemon, minerals

Mark: B



Wednesday, 10 June 2020

Georg Breuer Spätburgunder Pinot Noir Rosé 2019, Rheingau, Germany

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

Mark: B



Monday, 8 June 2020

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

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

Mark: B