English vineyard worker with 20 years in the trade having worked for major retailers in the UK and Dubai. WSET diploma graduate.
Pretty awful. Could be any variety. Sickly with little to no balance. Avoid. — 9 years ago
Berried nose followed by a red apple and gentle autolytic palate. Fine mousse and m+ length. High acidity keeps the wine very fresh. — 9 years ago
A curio from New Zealand, apparently Esk Valley are the only people to have planted Verdelho in the country. This bottle was so-so, I've had better bottles of this before, perhaps this was a recent shipment that needs time to settle? Not as much aromatics this time around. — 9 years ago
Modern style of grenache avoiding over extraction leaving soft and smooth tannins, red fruit and sweet spice. Well judged wine. — 9 years ago
Natural wine made biodynamically. High acidity, clean and refreshing. Alcohol not too noticeable. Bramble fruit and plum skin. High tannins, relatively well integrated. Pretty good stuff. — 9 years ago
Fine silky tannin. Cherry fruit. An enjoyable choice for a barette steak. — 9 years ago
Fine tannin, medium plus acidity, medium body, medium minus alcohol. Plenty of red fruit and herbs. Tasting note from memory, tasted wine two months ago. — 9 years ago
In Rome trying out a local Lazio varietal. Structured, full bodied with plenty of dark cherry fruit and sweet spice. Went beautifully with beef fillet. — 9 years ago
Easy going blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Has a nice level of acidity and tannin. Loads of dark hedgerow fruit and a touch of sweet spice. Not hugely complex, but a crowd pleasing sort of wine. Will be lovely with a rare sirloin steak. £15 a bottle and holds its value. — 9 years ago
Rebecca Le Good
Wow, what a nose! Pronounced intensity all around. A stunning wine, what a pleasure to drink! — 8 years ago