Friday, 31 July 2020

Gustave Lorentz Réserve Gewurztraminer 2018, Alsace, France

Pear, peach, apricots, roses, lychee, oily rich texture. This is a fantastic value.

Mark: B+





District 7 Pinot Noir Rosé 2019, Monterey County, California, USA

Strawberry, raspberry, unusual gooseberry, slightly sweet. Drinkable but not distinguishable as Pinot Noir; tasted like a White Zinfandel.

Mark: C


Thursday, 30 July 2020

Gustave Lorentz Reserve Riesling 2019, Alsace, France

Bone dry, minerala, pear, green apple, peach notes, lemon. Better than expected given it was quite cheap.

Mark: C+




Wednesday, 29 July 2020

Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2018, Charles Smith Wines, Washington State, USA

Lime, lemon, apple, honey, petrol notes, minerals. Juicy mouthwatering finish. Off dry possibly.

Mark: A-


Monday, 27 July 2020

Black Stallion Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, California, USA

Bags of flavour without the concentration of a Napa cab. Blackcurrant, plums, graphite pencil, coffee, smooth tannins. Great value for money.

Mark: B


Sunday, 26 July 2020

Salvaje Syrah - Roussanne 2019, Emiliano, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Blackberry, blueberry, smoky, hints of mint like most reds from Chile, meaty nose. A great quarter and outdoor red for the summer. Would be great for a barbecue.

Mark: A-


Simpsons Gravel Castle Chardonnay 2019, Kent, United Kingdom

Lemon, green apple, minerals. Don't expect any tropical fruit as the climate in the UK is like Champagne.

Mark: B



Thursday, 23 July 2020

Whispering Angel 2019, Chateau D'Esclans, Côtes de Provence, France

Redcurrants and strawberries. Lemon and apricot on the finish.

Mark: B-


Monday, 20 July 2020

Pannobile 2010, Pittnauer, Burgenland, Austria

Red fruits, leather, cinnamon, white pepper

Mark: B


Sunday, 19 July 2020

Thursday, 16 July 2020

Wednesday, 15 July 2020

Carnuntum 2017, Weingut Dorli Muhr, Austria

Cherry, raspberry, leather, black pepper, aniseed, warm creamy aftertaste.

Mark: B-



Sunday, 12 July 2020

Pittnauer Pinot Noir 2018, Burgenland, Austria

Strawberry, violets, sour cherry, spice.

Mark: C


Pittnauer Heideboden Blaufrãnkisch 2018, Burgenland, Austria

Sour cherry, strawberry, orange hints, white pepper.

Mark: C



Saturday, 11 July 2020

Friday, 10 July 2020

Wednesday, 8 July 2020

Sunday, 5 July 2020

Château Bouscassé Les Jardins Philosophique 2016, Pacherenc du Vix-Bilh Sec, Alain Brumont, France

Tropical fruits, herbs, minerals, yeasty finish

This is a blend of Petit Corbou and Petit Manseng.

Mark: C+


Saturday, 4 July 2020

Côtes-Du-Rhône Reserve Rosé 2019, Joseph Pellerin, France

Wierd. Liqourice, oak, vanilla, and creamy texture! red berries. Just feels strange for a rosé.

Mark: D



Friday, 3 July 2020

Thursday, 2 July 2020

Wednesday, 1 July 2020