Les Vins de Vienne (Cuilleron Gaillard Villard)
Leplomb Lieu-Dit Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2021
Very quaffable but not very typical for a CR. Round, almost opulent fruit without the usual structure and elegance. Could be confused for a new world shiraz. All fruit and no pepper or savoury elements — 20 days ago
Nanny Goat
Super Nanny Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022
Very central otago - big dark brooding spicy nose. The palate is dominated by dark cherry and cedar spice. Decent grip of tannins. Good but not great for the px — a month ago
Jurij Fiore & Figlia
Chianti Classico Lamole Puntodivista 2021
Sublime — 5 days ago
Marchesi Mazzei
Castello di Fonterutoli Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2027
Closed at present. Needs alot of time — 7 days ago
Cobaw Ridge
Pinot Noir 2022
Bright transparent ruby. Subdued at first - high altitude?. Cherry liqueur, umami notes, wood spice and baking spices. Med high acid, low to medium body and tannin. Well balanced. Getting better with air — a month ago
BK Wines
Swaby Single Vineyard Picadilly Valley Chardonnay 2022
Distinct spritz. Shy nose. Hints of caramel and orange peel. Nice buttery entry then it goes steely and focussed. Nice — 2 months ago
Tenuta di Carleone
Il Randagio Merlot Cabernet Franc 2022
Good p/q. Interesting wine - fresh, good acidity, some whole bunch. Complex@but in a simple way - all primary fruit and def for drinking now. — 6 days ago
Ata Rangi
Martinborough Pinot Noir 2020
Hugely impressive as always. The fruit on the nose is darker but there is a wonderful savoury/spicy note which also carries through on the palate. Tannins are fine, almost imperceptible but grip and length are created by the dark sour cherry spice that dominates the mid palate and balances the beautiful pure fruit. Silky texture and concentration. Super long and very fine. — 16 days ago
Les Héritiers Saint-Genys
Aux Charmes Morgon Gamay 2017
This is a very serious wine for the money. Tasted next to the 2022, this is more open and just starting to come into its drinking window, but with at least 10 years ahead.
Bright cherry and forest floor on the nose. The palate is still quite tight but complex. Great finely honed tannins. Old world burgundian pinot weight and complexity at a fraction of the cost. Fantastic p/q. — 2 months ago
Big Wave Dave
Transparent ruby with Bricking rim. Nose is Smoky and deep. Palate is elegant but with impact. Powdery tannins, med acid, med length. Integrated. — 4 days ago