Category Archives: Wine Reviews
2021 Scorpo Noirien Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula
Australia also grows pinot noir that rivals sub-£30 Burgundy. Scorpo Noirien Pinot Noir 2021, Mornington [...]
09
Mar
Mar
2021 Domaine de Gournier Rouge, Cévennes
Just sneaking under the £10 threshold when you buy a case, this merlot-syrah-cabernet sauvignon blend [...]
03
Mar
Mar
2021 Nero d`Avola, Rupe Secca, Sicilia
Nero d’avola is a Sicilian speciality that makes beautiful, medium-bodied, juicy reds like this one, [...]
03
Mar
Mar
2021 Pleno Tempranillo, Navarra
A bright incarnation of the Rioja grape. Think rose-hip helly, strawberries, autumn leaves and crunchy [...]
03
Mar
Mar
2021 Givry Blanc Clos de la Brulée, Domaine Masse
A discovery for me and one that, for only twenty quid, is amazingly impressive. Sink [...]
12
Jan
Jan
2021 Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet, Domaine Daniel Dampt
While 1er Cru Les Lys (same price) looked pristine, lively and crunchy, Côte de Léchet [...]
12
Jan
Jan
2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Dix Climats, Domaine Drouhin-Laroze
I have tasted this wine several times this week, and it is a delicious creation. [...]
12
Jan
Jan
2021 Blagny Rouge 1er Cru Sous le Dos d`Ane, Domaine Chapelle de Blagny
Wild, refreshing, elemental and superbly plush, this incredible Blagny Rouge has turned this vintage’s challenges [...]
12
Jan
Jan
2020 Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet, Domaine Daniel Dampt
One has to pay up for serious white Burgundy these days, so the wines I [...]
11
Jan
Jan
2021 Côte de Brouilly Cuvée de l’Héronde, Domaine de Vavril
Stop everything and buy a case of this wine. It is one of the year’s [...]
11
Jan
Jan
2018 Château La Fleur-Pétrus, Pomerol
Blend – 91% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. What a wine! The volume [...]
11
Jan
Jan
The Grange Classic, Hampshire, Dry English Sparkling Wine NV
I love introducing people to English wines they might not know, like this perfectly formed [...]
23
Dec
Dec
2018 Château Haut-Vigneau, Pessac-Léognan
Sister property to Ch Carbonnieux. Good price! Ready and round and full of flavour. Classic [...]
03
Dec
Dec
2019 Scorpo Estate Shiraz, Mornington Peninsula
Saline and minerally and recognisably varietal without any exaggeration. Not overpriced. Should interest any fan [...]
03
Dec
Dec
2019 Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune Rouge Altitude 377, Boris Champy
377 m is the elevation of these organic vineyards. Subtle, fresh and classic without being [...]
03
Dec
Dec