Sumaridge Estate Wines Chardonnay 2018, Upper Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay, South Africa

Big upfront on butter and oak but then the juicy fruit kicks in; lemon, lime, mango, pineapple.

Mark: B

Zecci Collezione Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico 2018, Piersanti, Italy

Lemon, oranges, green apples, oak, butter.

Mark: B

Bonterra Chardonnay 2018, California, USA

Much better than I was expecting. Lemon, pineapple, buttery,  oak, lime on the finish.

Mark: B-

Codice V Vermentino 2018, Mazzei, Maremma, Tuscany, Italy

Lemon furniture polish but in a good way, tropical fruits, pear, apple, nutty, long finish.

Mark: B

Jim Barry Lodge Hill Shiraz 2017, Clare Valley, Australia

A nice barbecue wine. Blackberry, plums, black pepper, smoky oak and hints of eucalyptus on the long finish.

Mark: B

Casa Emma Chianti Classico 2017, Tuscany, Italy

Cherry, oak, herbs. If you wait long enough there is liqourice on the finish.

Mark: C+

Sophenia Synthesis Malbec 2017, Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Argentina

Warmth of alcohol, red fruits, blackberry, tobacco, liqourice, oak. Smooth tannins but lacking intensity.

Mark: C+

Graf Von Weyher Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Pfalz, Germany

Blackcurrant, leafy, tropical fruits, spritzy. Mouthwatering finish. Fantastic sav blanc for the money.

Mark: B

Band of Roses Rosé 2019, Charles Smith Wines, Washington State, USA

An imitation Provence rosé - however not as good. Strawberry, redcurrant, citrus notes on the finish.

Mark: C+

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

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+

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-

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

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

Alpi Retiche Bianco 2018 Ottenuto Da Uve Chiavennasca, La Spia Di Rigamonti Michele Azendia Agricola, Sondrio, Iraly

Lemon, mango, creamy. Super long juicy finish.

Mark: A-

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

Redcurrants and strawberries. Lemon and apricot on the finish.

Mark: B-

Pannobile 2010, Pittnauer, Burgenland, Austria

Red fruits, leather, cinnamon, white pepper

Mark: B

Château D'Antugnac Terres Amoureuses Haute Vallée 2017, Colorado & Terrier, Limoux, France

Butter, oak, green apple, lemon, pineapple, almonds

Mark: B