Da Mata

Te Mata Estate

Bullnose Hawkes Bay Syrah 2019

New world Syrah is just so different from the Rhône. Deeper, darker, denser, though still mid weight and gentle. Much lighter smoke characteristics, more cassis, plum, dark berries. Some green bell pepper too. Smooth, very mild hint of the oak. Integrated soft tannins. Nice long finish. — 14 days ago

Isaac Fernandez Seleccion

Finca La Mata Ribera del Duero Tinta del Pais 2022

R most
9.1

Dark purple. Very nice with ribeye. Would buy again. This would be awesome with Jamon y queso — 2 months ago

Zarate

Tras da Viña Rías Baixas Albariño

Fleshy and briny. Gobs of typicity. — 3 months ago

Tom, Juan and 2 others liked this

Quinta da Raza

Vinho Verde DOC Arinto Blend 2023

Perfect on Colin’s roof deck. Tart. Juicy. — 7 months ago

Punta Crena

Vigneto Ca da Rena Riviera Ligure di Ponente Pigato 2016

Super interesting. Pigato is Vermentinos reclusive brother from Liguria. More dense mouth feel but not lacking minerality or balance. A 2016 Kermit Lunch selection has no funk just a really good white with hints of peach and salinity. Paired well with our oysters. Glad I dug this out and finally tried it. Looking forward to the next one in a year to see if he’s still holding up. — a month ago

Rick, Ted and 2 others liked this

Quinta da Fonte Bela

Paxis Red Blend 2020

The Sangiovese was out so we landed on this one. No regrets. Smells a bit astringent but with lots of vanilla and strawberry. Very fruity, medium bodied. A solid wine, especially for $18 at a restaurant. — 3 months ago

Ethan HeyboerPeter HeyboerDiane Heyboer
with Ethan, Peter and 1 other

Agricola San Felice

Il Grigio da San Felice Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2019

2019 Took some time to open but good nose and ruby colour excellent structure in mouth with good balance of berry flavours acidity and tannins
Had at a new Italian restaurant called Civico 47 which used to be Lucio’s for 35 odd years, old Lucio would be happy it’s still a high quality Italian restaurant.Just announced as WS wine no. 24 in 2024 top 100
— 6 months ago

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Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée da Capo Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Syrah 2020

Hard to properly rate, was not decanted and not open long enough. Deep red & black fruit on the nose. The tannins are quite strong, this still needs time. It’s too young. But a lot of complexity under that. — 2 months ago

Barbara Gazley
with Barbara
David, Anthony and 2 others liked this

Agricola San Felice

Il Grigio da San Felice Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2021

Light on the nose and medium body finish / very delicate flavor but rich notes of maybe vanilla, definitely black cherry, leather, hints of earthy tones. Delicious — 3 months ago

Te Mata Estate

Cape Crest Hawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc

Refreshing, light pop, lemon zest — 5 months ago