| 2026-01 |
Sicily |
Torre Mora 2023 Scalunera, Etna |
Torre Mora |
2023 |
Italy |
Sicily |
12.5 |
£15 |
1.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2026-01 |
Sicily |
Azienda Agricola Cortese 2024 Orange-Utan, Terre Siciliane |
Azienda Agricola Cortese |
2024 |
Italy |
Sicily |
12.5 |
£15 |
2.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2026-01 |
Sicily |
Azienda Agricola Cortese 2021 Vanedda Bianco, Terre Siciliane |
Azienda Agricola Cortese |
2021 |
Italy |
Sicily |
13.5 |
£18 |
3.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2026-01 |
Sicily |
Planeta 2023 Cometa, Menfi |
Planeta |
2023 |
Italy |
Sicily |
13 |
£31+ |
4.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2026-01 |
Sicily |
Tanca Nica 2024 Zappa! Zibibbo, Terre Siciliane (Pantellaria) |
Tanca Nica |
2024 |
Italy |
Sicily |
13 |
£54.50** |
5.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2026-01 |
Sicily |
Arianna Occhipinti 2022 Siccagno, Nero d'Avola, Sicilia (Vittoria) |
Arianna Occhipinti |
2022 |
Italy |
Sicily |
12.5 |
£41.25 |
6.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2026-01 |
Sicily |
Serra Ferdinandea 2020 Sicilia Rosso (Sambuca di Sicilia) |
Serra Ferdinandea |
2020 |
Italy |
Sicily |
14 |
£36 |
7.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2026-01 |
Sicily |
Torre Mora 2019 Chiuse Vidalba, Etna Rosso |
Torre Mora |
2019 |
Italy |
Sicily |
13.5 |
£26 |
8.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2026-01 |
Sicily |
COS 2021 Fontane, Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico |
COS |
2021 |
Italy |
Sicily |
12.5 |
£69.50 |
9.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2026-02 |
The Cradle of Wine |
Vachnadziani 2023 Rkatsiteli, Monastery Qvevri |
Vachnadziani |
2023 |
Georgia |
Kakheti |
11.5 |
£27 |
1.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2026-02 |
The Cradle of Wine |
Archil Guniava 2021 Dondghlabi |
Archil Guniava |
2021 |
Georgia |
Imereti |
11.5 |
£20.70 |
2.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2026-02 |
The Cradle of Wine |
Zurab Topuridze 2023 Cecilia Amber |
Zurab Topuridze |
2023 |
Georgia |
Guria |
12.5 |
£29 |
3.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2026-02 |
The Cradle of Wine |
Zorah 2022 Voski |
Zorah |
2022 |
Armenia |
Vayots' Dzor |
13 |
£34.30 |
4.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2026-02 |
The Cradle of Wine |
Armas 2023 Uru Uu, Voskehat Reserve |
Armas |
2023 |
Armenia |
Ararat |
14 |
£26 |
5.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2026-02 |
The Cradle of Wine |
Tbilvino 2021 Qvevris Saperavi |
Tbilvino |
2021 |
Georgia |
Kakheti |
13.5 |
£23.25 |
6.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2026-02 |
The Cradle of Wine |
Vachnadziani 2021 Otskhanuri Sapere, Monastery Qvevri |
Vachnadziani |
2021 |
Georgia |
Imereti |
12.5 |
£24.20 |
7.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2026-02 |
The Cradle of Wine |
Zorah 2022 Karasi |
Zorah |
2022 |
Armenia |
Vayots' Dzor |
14 |
£31.95 |
8.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2026-02 |
The Cradle of Wine |
Armas 2014 Uru Uu, Karmrahyut Reserve |
Armas |
2014 |
Armenia |
Ararat |
15 |
£26.75 |
9.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2026-03 |
AGM & Bordeaux Tasting |
Château de Fieuzal 2018 L'Abeille de Fieuzal Blanc, Pessac-Léognan |
Château de Fieuzal |
2018 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£19 |
1.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
|
AGM Aperitif (Karl) |
| 2026-03 |
AGM & Bordeaux Tasting |
Château Charmail 2005, Haut Médoc |
Château Charmail |
2005 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£25 |
2.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
|
(Barry) |
| 2026-03 |
AGM & Bordeaux Tasting |
Château Langoa Barton 2008, Saint-Julien |
Château Langoa Barton |
2008 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13.5 |
£55 |
3.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
|
(Stephen) |
| 2026-03 |
AGM & Bordeaux Tasting |
Château Larrivet Haut-Brion 2016, Pessac-Léognan |
Château Larrivet Haut-Brion |
2016 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£30 |
4.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
|
(Karl) |
| 2026-03 |
AGM & Bordeaux Tasting |
Château Larrivet Haut-Brion 1996, Pessac-Léognan |
Château Larrivet Haut-Brion |
1996 |
France |
Bordeaux |
12.5 |
£47.50 |
5.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
|
(Carmen) |
| 2026-03 |
AGM & Bordeaux Tasting |
Chateau Meyney 1996, St. Estephe |
Chateau Meyney |
1996 |
France |
Bordeaux |
12.5 |
£49 |
6.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
|
(Greig) |
| 2026-03 |
AGM & Bordeaux Tasting |
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1995 Lacoste Borie, Pauillac |
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste |
1995 |
France |
Bordeaux |
12.5 |
£65 |
7.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
|
(Richard) |
| 2026-03 |
AGM & Bordeaux Tasting |
Château La Tour Blanche 2022 Sauternes |
Château La Tour Blanche |
2022 |
France |
Bordeaux |
14 |
£56.50 |
8.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
|
(Geoff) |
| 2026-04 |
South Africa |
Savage 2024 White, Sauvignon Blanc- Semillon |
Savage |
2024 |
South Africa |
Western Cape |
14 |
£40 |
1.0 |
Karl Laczko & Richard Whinney |
Page |
|
|
| 2026-04 |
South Africa |
A.A. Badenhorst 2023 Grenloos Chenin Blanc, Swartland |
A.A. Badenhorst |
2023 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
13.5 |
£42 |
2.0 |
Karl Laczko & Richard Whinney |
Page |
|
|
| 2026-04 |
South Africa |
Stark Conde 2024 Field Blend, Stellenbosch |
Stark Conde |
2024 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
13 |
£30 |
3.0 |
Karl Laczko & Richard Whinney |
Page |
|
|
| 2026-04 |
South Africa |
Savage 2024 Follow the Line, Cinsault, Darling |
Savage |
2024 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
13 |
£40 |
4.0 |
Karl Laczko & Richard Whinney |
Page |
|
|
| 2026-04 |
South Africa |
Momento 2018 Grenache Noir, Swartland |
Momento |
2018 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
13.5 |
£30 |
5.0 |
Karl Laczko & Richard Whinney |
Page |
|
|
| 2026-04 |
South Africa |
Raal 2024 Syrah, Swartland |
Raal |
2024 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
13 |
£26.50 |
6.0 |
Karl Laczko & Richard Whinney |
Page |
|
|
| 2026-04 |
South Africa |
Thistle & Weed 2022 Nastergal Red |
Thistle & Weed |
2022 |
South Africa |
Western Cape |
14 |
£30.25 |
7.0 |
Karl Laczko & Richard Whinney |
Page |
|
|
| 2026-04 |
South Africa |
Klein Constantia 2016 Vin de Constance, Constantia |
Klein Constantia |
2016 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14 |
£48 |
8.0 |
Karl Laczko & Richard Whinney |
Page |
|
|
| 2025-01 |
Alpine France |
Domaine de L'Idyle 2023 Cruet, Alpine Jaquere |
Domaine de L'Idyle |
2023 |
France |
Savoie |
11.5 |
£17 |
1.0 |
Charlotte Fenwick (V.I.N.) |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-01 |
Alpine France |
Domaine Partage 2022 Les Filles, Chignin-Bergeron |
Domaine Partage |
2022 |
France |
Savoie |
12.5 |
£49.50 |
2.0 |
Charlotte Fenwick (V.I.N.) |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-01 |
Alpine France |
Domaine des Carlines 2019 Trémoulette, Côtes du Jura |
Domaine des Carlines |
2019 |
France |
Jura |
14 |
£35 |
3.0 |
Charlotte Fenwick (V.I.N.) |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-01 |
Alpine France |
Domaine Jean-Louis Tissot 2020 Savagnin, Arbois |
Domaine Jean-Louis Tissot |
2020 |
France |
Jura |
14.5 |
£30.50 |
4.0 |
Charlotte Fenwick (V.I.N.) |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-01 |
Alpine France |
Domaine de L'Idyle 2023 Mondeuse Le Tithonien |
Domaine de L'Idyle |
2023 |
France |
Savoie |
11.5 |
£18 |
5.0 |
Charlotte Fenwick (V.I.N.) |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-01 |
Alpine France |
Domaine de la Pinte 2019 La Capitaine, Arbois |
Domaine de la Pinte |
2019 |
France |
Jura |
13 |
£34 |
6.0 |
Charlotte Fenwick (V.I.N.) |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-01 |
Alpine France |
Domaine Jean-Louis Tissot 2023 Trousseau, Arbois |
Domaine Jean-Louis Tissot |
2023 |
France |
Jura |
13.5 |
£27 |
7.0 |
Charlotte Fenwick (V.I.N.) |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-01 |
Alpine France |
Domaine Jean-Louis Tissot 2018 Vin de Paille, Arbois |
Domaine Jean-Louis Tissot |
2018 |
France |
Jura |
14 |
£36 |
8.0 |
Charlotte Fenwick (V.I.N.) |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-02 |
Lindes de Remelluri |
Granja Nuestra Senora de Remelluri 2016 Reserva |
Granja Nuestra Senora de Remelluri |
2016 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
14 |
£30.87 |
1.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-02 |
Lindes de Remelluri |
Lindes de Remelluri 2020 Viñedos de Labastida |
Lindes de Remelluri |
2020 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
14 |
£25.50 |
2.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-02 |
Lindes de Remelluri |
Lindes de Remelluri 2020 San Vicente de la Sonsierra |
Lindes de Remelluri |
2020 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
14 |
£23.50 |
3.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-02 |
Lindes de Remelluri |
Lindes de Remelluri 2020 Viñedos de Salinillas de Buradón |
Lindes de Remelluri |
2020 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
14 |
£28.50 |
4.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-02 |
Lindes de Remelluri |
Lindes de Remelluri 2020 Viñedos de Rivas de Tereso |
Lindes de Remelluri |
2020 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
14 |
£28.50 |
5.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-02 |
Lindes de Remelluri |
Lindes de Remelluri 2020 Viñedos de Peciña |
Lindes de Remelluri |
2020 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
14 |
£29 |
6.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-02 |
Lindes de Remelluri |
Lindes de Remelluri 2020 Viñedos de Ábalos |
Lindes de Remelluri |
2020 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13.5 |
£30 |
7.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-02 |
Lindes de Remelluri |
Grandes Lindes De Remelluri 2019 Jesusa Areta San Vicente de La Sonsierra |
Grandes Lindes De Remelluri |
2019 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13.5 |
£58.04 |
8.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-03 |
The Life and Wines of Harry Rose |
(Piper Heidsiek) 2013 Les Pioneers, Brut |
(Piper Heidsiek) |
2013 |
France |
Champagne |
12 |
£33 |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-03 |
The Life and Wines of Harry Rose |
Martin Waßmer 2022 Markgraflerland Riesling, Kalkstein |
Martin Waßmer |
2022 |
Germany |
Baden |
12.5 |
£12 |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-03 |
The Life and Wines of Harry Rose |
Domaine Gigou 2023 Jus de Terre, Jasnières |
Domaine Gigou |
2023 |
France |
Loire |
12.5 |
£19.50 |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-03 |
The Life and Wines of Harry Rose |
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey 2018 Bourgogne Chardonnay |
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey |
2018 |
France |
Burgundy |
12.5 |
£25 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-03 |
The Life and Wines of Harry Rose |
San Fabiano Calcinaia 1998 Cerviolo Toscana |
San Fabiano Calcinaia |
1998 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
13 |
£40 |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-03 |
The Life and Wines of Harry Rose |
López de Heredia 2008 Viña Tondonia Rioja Reserva |
López de Heredia |
2008 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13 |
£26.50 |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-03 |
The Life and Wines of Harry Rose |
Familia Zuccardi 2013 Corte G |
Familia Zuccardi |
2013 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14.5 |
£20 |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-03 |
The Life and Wines of Harry Rose |
Château Suduiraut 2010 Sauternes |
Château Suduiraut |
2010 |
France |
Bordeaux |
14 |
£30 |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-04 |
Patagonia (& Neighbours) |
Bodega del Fin del Munda, Blanc de Noir, Extra Brut |
Bodega del Fin del Munda |
NV |
Argentina |
Neuquén |
13 |
£18.90 |
1.0 |
Harry McGonnell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-04 |
Patagonia (& Neighbours) |
Bodegas Verum 2019 Semillon |
Bodegas Verum |
2019 |
Argentina |
Rio Negro |
12.9 |
£19.95 |
2.0 |
Harry McGonnell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-04 |
Patagonia (& Neighbours) |
Familia Schroeder 2023 Alpataco Chardonnay |
Familia Schroeder |
2023 |
Argentina |
Neuquén |
12.5 |
£15.99 |
3.0 |
Harry McGonnell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-04 |
Patagonia (& Neighbours) |
Otronia 2021 45 Rugientes, Corte de Blancas |
Otronia |
2021 |
Argentina |
Chubut |
13 |
£27.65 |
4.0 |
Harry McGonnell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-04 |
Patagonia (& Neighbours) |
Familia Schroeder 2021 Saurus Select Pinot Noir |
Familia Schroeder |
2021 |
Argentina |
Neuquén |
14 |
£16.14 |
5.0 |
Harry McGonnell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-04 |
Patagonia (& Neighbours) |
Bodegas Verum 2017 Maria Victoria Malbec |
Bodegas Verum |
2017 |
Argentina |
Rio Negro |
14 |
£23.30 |
6.0 |
Harry McGonnell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-04 |
Patagonia (& Neighbours) |
Vinalba 2019 Gran Reservado Malbec |
Vinalba |
2019 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14.5 |
£18 |
7.0 |
Harry McGonnell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-04 |
Patagonia (& Neighbours) |
Montes 2015 Purple Angel, Colchagua |
Montes |
2015 |
Chile |
Central Valley |
15 |
£32* |
8.0 |
Harry McGonnell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-05 |
Spatburgunder |
Sekthaus Philipp Bender 2019 Cuvee Pinot, Brut |
Sekthaus Philipp Bender |
2019 |
Germany |
Mosel |
12 |
£18* |
1.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-05 |
Spatburgunder |
Wasenhaus 2022 Grand Ordinaire, Pinot Noir |
Wasenhaus |
2022 |
Germany |
Baden |
12.5 |
£20 |
2.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-05 |
Spatburgunder |
Dr. Heger 2001 Blauer Spatburgunder |
Dr. Heger |
2001 |
Germany |
Baden |
13 |
£15 |
3.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-05 |
Spatburgunder |
Rinke 2019 Wiltinger Braunfels, Fruhburgunder Unfiltiert |
Rinke |
2019 |
Germany |
Mosel (Saar) |
11 |
£18 |
4.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-05 |
Spatburgunder |
Hofgut Falkenstein 2018 Niedermenniger Herrenberg, Rotwein Trocken |
Hofgut Falkenstein |
2018 |
Germany |
Mosel (Saar) |
12.5 |
£20.50 |
5.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-05 |
Spatburgunder |
Max Ferdinand Richter 2022 Mulheimer Sonnenlay, Pinot Noir |
Max Ferdinand Richter |
2022 |
Germany |
Mosel |
12.5 |
£20 |
6.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-05 |
Spatburgunder |
Max Kilburg (Weingut Gierslay) 2021 Wintricher Ohligsberg, Pinot Noir |
Max Kilburg (Weingut Gierslay) |
2021 |
Germany |
Mosel |
13 |
£27 |
7.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-05 |
Spatburgunder |
A. Christmann 2020 Gimmeldinger Schlossel, Spatburgunder Trocken |
A. Christmann |
2020 |
Germany |
Pfalz |
12.5 |
£40 |
8.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-05 |
Spatburgunder |
Rudolf Furst 2021 Spatburgunder Tradition |
Rudolf Furst |
2021 |
Germany |
Franken |
12.5 |
£28 |
9.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-05 |
Spatburgunder |
Caves Berna 2020 Pinot Noir Grande Reserve, Ahn |
Caves Berna |
2020 |
Luxembourg |
Moselle |
14.5 |
£35 |
10.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-06 |
Portugal |
Casa Santos Lima 2022 Arinto |
Casa Santos Lima |
2022 |
Portugal |
Lisboa |
12.5 |
£12.99 |
1.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-06 |
Portugal |
Quinta do Ameal 2020 Solo Unico |
Quinta do Ameal |
2020 |
Portugal |
Vinho Verde |
11.5 |
£17.99 |
2.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-06 |
Portugal |
Cabecas do Reguengo 2019 Respiro Field Blend |
Cabecas do Reguengo |
2019 |
Portugal |
Alentejo |
12.5 |
£21.59 |
3.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-06 |
Portugal |
Ana Rola Wines 2018 Rola de Branco |
Ana Rola Wines |
2018 |
Portugal |
Douro |
12.5 |
£21.99 |
4.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-06 |
Portugal |
Heredade dos Grous 2022 Branco Reserva |
Heredade dos Grous |
2022 |
Portugal |
Alentejano |
13 |
£26.99 |
5.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-06 |
Portugal |
Casa Santos Lima 2019 Sousao |
Casa Santos Lima |
2019 |
Portugal |
Lisboa |
14 |
£15.99 |
6.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-06 |
Portugal |
Monte da Capela 2020 Alfrochiero |
Monte da Capela |
2020 |
Portugal |
Alentejano |
13.5 |
£16.49 |
7.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-06 |
Portugal |
Heredade Paco do Conde 2018 Tinto Reserva |
Heredade Paco do Conde |
2018 |
Portugal |
Alentejano |
14.5 |
£23.99 |
8.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-06 |
Portugal |
Quinta do Ataide 2015 Vinha do Arco |
Quinta do Ataide |
2015 |
Portugal |
Douro |
14.5 |
£23.99 |
9.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-07 |
Clare & Eden Valley Riesling |
Pewsey Vale 2021, Eden Valley |
Pewsey Vale |
2021 |
Australia |
South Australia |
12 |
£17 |
1.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-07 |
Clare & Eden Valley Riesling |
Henschke 2016 Julius, Eden Valley |
Henschke |
2016 |
Australia |
South Australia |
11.5 |
£30 |
2.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-07 |
Clare & Eden Valley Riesling |
Henschke 2017 Julius, Eden Valley |
Henschke |
2017 |
Australia |
South Australia |
11.5 |
£30 |
3.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-07 |
Clare & Eden Valley Riesling |
Peter Lehmann 2014 Wigan, Eden Valley |
Peter Lehmann |
2014 |
Australia |
South Australia |
11 |
£20 |
4.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-07 |
Clare & Eden Valley Riesling |
Jim Barry 2014 Florita, Clare Valley |
Jim Barry |
2014 |
Australia |
South Australia |
12.1 |
£33.50 |
5.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-07 |
Clare & Eden Valley Riesling |
Jim Barry 2023 Florita, Clare Valley |
Jim Barry |
2023 |
Australia |
South Australia |
12.5 |
£33.50 |
6.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-07 |
Clare & Eden Valley Riesling |
Grosset 2016 Polish Hill, Clare Valley |
Grosset |
2016 |
Australia |
South Australia |
12.7 |
£30 |
7.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-07 |
Clare & Eden Valley Riesling |
Grosset 2017 Polish Hill, Clare Valley |
Grosset |
2017 |
Australia |
South Australia |
12.7 |
£30 |
8.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-08 |
The Rhône |
Domaine Roger Perrin 2023 Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc |
Domaine Roger Perrin |
2023 |
France |
Rhône |
14 |
£36 |
1.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-08 |
The Rhône |
Pierre Gaillard 2022 Les Gendrines Côtes du Rhône, Viognier |
Pierre Gaillard |
2022 |
France |
Rhône |
14 |
£24.50 |
2.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-08 |
The Rhône |
Domaine la Soumade 2020 Côtes du Rhône |
Domaine la Soumade |
2020 |
France |
Rhône |
14.5 |
£17 |
3.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-08 |
The Rhône |
Domaine du Colombier 2022 Crozes-Hermitage |
Domaine du Colombier |
2022 |
France |
Rhône |
13 |
£29 |
4.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-08 |
The Rhône |
Domaines des Amouriers 2017 Haute Terrasses, VdP Méditerranée |
Domaines des Amouriers |
2017 |
France |
Rhône |
15 |
£28 |
5.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-08 |
The Rhône |
Pierre et Jérôme Coursodon 2017 Saint Joseph |
Pierre et Jérôme Coursodon |
2017 |
France |
Rhône |
14.5 |
£44 |
6.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-08 |
The Rhône |
Chateau de Saint Cosme 2016 Gigondas |
Chateau de Saint Cosme |
2016 |
France |
Rhône |
15 |
£32 |
7.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-08 |
The Rhône |
Domaine du Tunnel 2022 Cornas |
Domaine du Tunnel |
2022 |
France |
Rhône |
13.5 |
£50 |
8.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-09 |
Mencia |
Godelia 2024 Rosado, Bierzo |
Godelia |
2024 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
14 |
£21 |
1.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-09 |
Mencia |
Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez 2021 Ultreia Saint Jaques, Bierzo |
Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez |
2021 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
13.5 |
£13.50 |
2.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-09 |
Mencia |
Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez 2020 "La Vizcaína" Las Gundiñas, Bierzo |
Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez |
2020 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
13.5 |
£26 |
3.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-09 |
Mencia |
(Riu Roboredo Madeira) Beyra 2019 Jaen, Beira Interior |
(Riu Roboredo Madeira) Beyra |
2019 |
Portugal |
Beiras |
13 |
£36 |
4.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-09 |
Mencia |
Adegas Guímaro 2020 Finca Capeliños, Ribeira Sacra |
Adegas Guímaro |
2020 |
Spain |
Galicia |
14 |
£66 |
5.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-09 |
Mencia |
Tolo do Xisto 2019 Os Conventos, Ribeira Sacra |
Tolo do Xisto |
2019 |
Spain |
Galicia |
14.5 |
£48 |
6.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-09 |
Mencia |
Descendientes de J. Palacios 2019 Petalos, Bierzo |
Descendientes de J. Palacios |
2019 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
13.5 |
£19 |
7.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-09 |
Mencia |
Descendientes de J. Palacios 2019 Corullón, Bierzo |
Descendientes de J. Palacios |
2019 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
13.5 |
£30 |
8.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-09 |
Mencia |
Descendientes de J. Palacios 1999 Corullón, Bierzo |
Descendientes de J. Palacios |
1999 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
13.5 |
£60 |
9.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-10 |
Biscay Boat Trip Wines |
Famille Leiubeau 2019 Goulaine, Muscadet Sevre et Maine |
Famille Leiubeau |
2019 |
France |
Loire |
12.5 |
£16.10 |
1.0 |
Dick Haycock |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-10 |
Biscay Boat Trip Wines |
Loïc Mahé 2018 Savennieres Amphoraé |
Loïc Mahé |
2018 |
France |
Loire |
13.5 |
£28.70 |
2.0 |
Dick Haycock |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-10 |
Biscay Boat Trip Wines |
(Joseph Paillé) Domaine Benestra 2024 Le Gneiss, Côtes Catalanes |
(Joseph Paillé) Domaine Benestra |
2024 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
12.5 |
£17.40 |
3.0 |
Dick Haycock |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-10 |
Biscay Boat Trip Wines |
Bergerie des Cistes 2023 Sous Le Pic, Pic Saint Loup |
Bergerie des Cistes |
2023 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
14 |
£13.70 |
4.0 |
Dick Haycock |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-10 |
Biscay Boat Trip Wines |
Clos L'Apogée 2022 Lalande de Pomerol |
Clos L'Apogée |
2022 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13.5 |
£22.40 |
5.0 |
Dick Haycock |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-10 |
Biscay Boat Trip Wines |
Château Soussans 2019 Margaux |
Château Soussans |
2019 |
France |
Bordeaux |
14.5 |
£25.70 |
6.0 |
Dick Haycock |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-10 |
Biscay Boat Trip Wines |
Château Pichon Baron, Les Tourelles de Longueville, Pauillac |
Château Pichon Baron |
NV |
France |
Bordeaux |
13.5 |
£47.35 |
7.0 |
Dick Haycock |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-10 |
Biscay Boat Trip Wines |
(Alain Brumont) Château Montus 2017, Madiran |
(Alain Brumont) Château Montus |
2017 |
France |
South West |
14 |
£28.10 |
8.0 |
Dick Haycock |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-11 |
Chenin and Chinon |
Domaine Huet 2019 Brut, Vouvray Petillant |
Domaine Huet |
2019 |
France |
Loire |
12.5 |
£27 |
1.0 |
Sean Parker |
Page |
PDF |
Limestone/clay/flint |
| 2025-11 |
Chenin and Chinon |
Domaine Olga Raffault 2022 Champs Chenin, Chinon Blanc |
Domaine Olga Raffault |
2022 |
France |
Loire |
12.5 |
£22.99 |
2.0 |
Sean Parker |
Page |
PDF |
Clay/limestone |
| 2025-11 |
Chenin and Chinon |
Domaine Olga Raffault 2023 La Fraich, Chinon |
Domaine Olga Raffault |
2023 |
France |
Loire |
12.2 |
£17.95 |
3.0 |
Sean Parker |
Page |
PDF |
Sand/gravel |
| 2025-11 |
Chenin and Chinon |
Domaine Bernard Baudry 2023 Les Granges, Chinon |
Domaine Bernard Baudry |
2023 |
France |
Loire |
12 |
£17.95 |
4.0 |
Sean Parker |
Page |
PDF |
Alluvial |
| 2025-11 |
Chenin and Chinon |
Domaine Dozon (Eric Santier) 2018 Le Grand Saut, Chinon |
Domaine Dozon (Eric Santier) |
2018 |
France |
Loire |
14 |
£17.95 |
5.0 |
Sean Parker |
Page |
PDF |
Clay |
| 2025-11 |
Chenin and Chinon |
Domaine Bernard Baudry 2021 Les Mollieres, Chinon |
Domaine Bernard Baudry |
2021 |
France |
Loire |
12.5 |
£23.95 |
6.0 |
Sean Parker |
Page |
PDF |
Clay |
| 2025-11 |
Chenin and Chinon |
Phillippe Alliet 2016 Coteau de Noire, Chinon |
Phillippe Alliet |
2016 |
France |
Loire |
13.5 |
£35 |
7.0 |
Sean Parker |
Page |
PDF |
Limestone |
| 2025-11 |
Chenin and Chinon |
Domaine Béatrice et Pascal Lambert 2016 La Croix Boissee, Chinon |
Domaine Béatrice et Pascal Lambert |
2016 |
France |
Loire |
13 |
£29 |
8.0 |
Sean Parker |
Page |
PDF |
Limestone |
| 2025-11 |
Chenin and Chinon |
Domaine Olga Raffault 2008 Les Picasses, Chinon |
Domaine Olga Raffault |
2008 |
France |
Loire |
12.5 |
£61 |
9.0 |
Sean Parker |
Page |
PDF |
Sandy Clay & Limestone |
| 2025-11 |
Chenin and Chinon |
Catherine et Pierre Breton 2002 Les Picasses, Chinon |
Catherine et Pierre Breton |
2002 |
France |
Loire |
12 |
£59 |
10.0 |
Sean Parker |
Page |
PDF |
Sandy Clay & Limestone |
| 2025-12 |
Committee Christmas Tasting |
Champagne Mandois 2020 Blanc de Blancs |
Champagne Mandois |
2020 |
France |
Champagne |
12.5 |
£31 |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-12 |
Committee Christmas Tasting |
Vides Y Vinos Ossian 2021 Ossian, Vinas Viejas de Segovia |
Vides Y Vinos Ossian |
2021 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
13.5 |
£46 |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-12 |
Committee Christmas Tasting |
Ken Forrester 2007 Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch |
Ken Forrester |
2007 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14 |
£45 |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-12 |
Committee Christmas Tasting |
Domaine Patrick Baudouin 2017 La Frisnaye, Anjou |
Domaine Patrick Baudouin |
2017 |
France |
Loire |
13 |
£32 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-12 |
Committee Christmas Tasting |
Remelluri 2011 Granja Remelluri, Rioja Gran Reserva |
Remelluri |
2011 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
14.5 |
£54 |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-12 |
Committee Christmas Tasting |
Domaine la Soumade 2021 Cuvee Confiance, Rasteau |
Domaine la Soumade |
2021 |
France |
Rhône |
15 |
£46 |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-12 |
Committee Christmas Tasting |
KWV 2017 The Mentors Perold, Cape Blend |
KWV |
2017 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14.5 |
£31.50 |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2025-12 |
Committee Christmas Tasting |
Markus Molitor 2000 Graacher Himmelreich Auslese** Riesling |
Markus Molitor |
2000 |
Germany |
Mosel |
8 |
£28 |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-01 |
Premium South Africa |
Villa Esposoto 2022 Sauvignon Blanc |
Villa Esposoto |
2022 |
South Africa |
Olifants River |
13 |
£24.95 |
1.0 |
Preet Sahota (Edgmond Wines) |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-01 |
Premium South Africa |
Blake Family Wines 2021 Chenin Blanc, Swartland |
Blake Family Wines |
2021 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
12.5 |
£14.95 |
2.0 |
Preet Sahota (Edgmond Wines) |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-01 |
Premium South Africa |
Villa Esposoto 2022 Chenin Blanc, |
Villa Esposoto |
2022 |
South Africa |
Olifants River |
12.5 |
£24.95 |
3.0 |
Preet Sahota (Edgmond Wines) |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-01 |
Premium South Africa |
Blake Family Wines 2020 Malbec, Cape Town |
Blake Family Wines |
2020 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14 |
£16.95 |
4.0 |
Preet Sahota (Edgmond Wines) |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-01 |
Premium South Africa |
Villa Esposoto 2018 Pinotage |
Villa Esposoto |
2018 |
South Africa |
Olifants River |
13.5 |
£24.95 |
5.0 |
Preet Sahota (Edgmond Wines) |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-01 |
Premium South Africa |
Villa Esposoto 2021 Pinotage |
Villa Esposoto |
2021 |
South Africa |
Olifants River |
13 |
£24.95 |
6.0 |
Preet Sahota (Edgmond Wines) |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-01 |
Premium South Africa |
Villa Esposoto 2021 Cabernet-Merlot |
Villa Esposoto |
2021 |
South Africa |
Olifants River |
14 |
£24.95 |
7.0 |
Preet Sahota (Edgmond Wines) |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-01 |
Premium South Africa |
Villa Esposoto, Straw Wine, Muscat d'Alexandrie |
Villa Esposoto |
NV |
South Africa |
Olifants River |
8 |
£24.95 |
8.0 |
Preet Sahota (Edgmond Wines) |
Page |
PDF |
(37.5cl) |
| 2024-02 |
Grenache |
Terres Fidèles 2022 Félicette, Grenache Rosé |
Terres Fidèles |
2022 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
12.5 |
£13.75 |
1.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-02 |
Grenache |
Bodegas Puiggròs 2022 Exedra, Vi d'Àmfora, Garnatxa Blanca |
Bodegas Puiggròs |
2022 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
14.5 |
£21.50 |
2.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-02 |
Grenache |
Wines N' Roses 2019 Light my Fire, Garnacha Tintorera |
Wines N' Roses |
2019 |
Spain |
Valencia |
15 |
£18 |
3.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-02 |
Grenache |
Contino 2019 Garnacha |
Contino |
2019 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
14 |
£28 |
4.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-02 |
Grenache |
Onofri Wines 2021 Alma Gemela Garnacha |
Onofri Wines |
2021 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
13 |
£20.50 |
5.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-02 |
Grenache |
Pikes 2019 The Plantation, Clare Valley Grenache |
Pikes |
2019 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14 |
£21.25 |
6.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-02 |
Grenache |
Olianas 2021 Cannonau di Sardegna |
Olianas |
2021 |
Italy |
Sardinia |
14 |
£20 |
7.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-02 |
Grenache |
Cornet & Cie 2018 Banyuls Rimage |
Cornet & Cie |
2018 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
16.5 |
£30 |
8.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-03 |
AGM Committee Presentation |
Louis de Grenelle, Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé |
Louis de Grenelle |
NV |
France |
Loire |
12 |
£20 |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
organic (AGM Aperitif) |
| 2024-03 |
AGM Committee Presentation |
Champagne Tarlant 2004 Cuvée Louis, Brut Nature |
Champagne Tarlant |
2004 |
France |
Champagne |
12 |
£95 |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-03 |
AGM Committee Presentation |
Ezio Poggio 2020 Timorasso Archetipo, Derthona |
Ezio Poggio |
2020 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
13.5 |
£26.50 |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-03 |
AGM Committee Presentation |
Domaine de la Butte 2017 Les Perrieres, Bourgueil |
Domaine de la Butte |
2017 |
France |
Loire |
13 |
£26.50 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-03 |
AGM Committee Presentation |
Trinity Hill 2017 Gimblett Gravels Syrah |
Trinity Hill |
2017 |
New Zealand |
Hawkes Bay |
12.5 |
£35 |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-03 |
AGM Committee Presentation |
La Rioja Alta 1998, Gran Reserva 904 |
La Rioja Alta |
1998 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
12.5 |
£60 |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-03 |
AGM Committee Presentation |
Château Musar 2010 |
Château Musar |
2010 |
Lebanon |
Bekaa Valley |
13.5 |
£38.50 |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-03 |
AGM Committee Presentation |
Grosset 2010 Gaia, Clare Valley |
Grosset |
2010 |
Australia |
South Australia |
13.7 |
£40 |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-03 |
AGM Committee Presentation |
Quarles Harris, Crusted Port |
Quarles Harris |
NV |
Portugal |
Douro |
20 |
n/a |
9.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
Bottled 1979 (blended). |
| 2024-03 |
AGM Committee Presentation |
Smith Woodhouse, Crusted Port |
Smith Woodhouse |
NV |
Portugal |
Douro |
20 |
n/a |
9.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
bottled 1980 (blended). |
| 2024-04 |
Fattoria La Vialla |
Fattoria la Vialla 2022 Vermentino Terre Siciliane |
Fattoria la Vialla |
2022 |
Italy |
Sicily |
13 |
£8.20 |
1.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-04 |
Fattoria La Vialla |
Fattoria la Vialla 2022 Vernaccia di San Gimignano |
Fattoria la Vialla |
2022 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
13 |
£8.90 |
2.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-04 |
Fattoria La Vialla |
Fattoria la Vialla 2022 Barricato Bianco, Bianco di Toscana (Orange) |
Fattoria la Vialla |
2022 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
14.5 |
£11.25 |
3.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-04 |
Fattoria La Vialla |
Fattoria la Vialla 2019 Casa Conforto, Chianti Riserva |
Fattoria la Vialla |
2019 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
14.5 |
£14.50 |
4.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-04 |
Fattoria La Vialla |
Fattoria la Vialla 2019 Cortona Syrah Riserva |
Fattoria la Vialla |
2019 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
15 |
£16.60 |
5.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-04 |
Fattoria La Vialla |
Fattoria la Vialla 2019 Casa Quaranta |
Fattoria la Vialla |
2019 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
15.5 |
£23.40 |
6.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-04 |
Fattoria La Vialla |
Fattoria la Vialla 2016 Podere La Casotta, Rosso di Toscana |
Fattoria la Vialla |
2016 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
15 |
£25.25 |
7.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-04 |
Fattoria La Vialla |
Fattoria la Vialla 2013 Occhio di Pernice, Vin Santo Riserva |
Fattoria la Vialla |
2013 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
15.5 |
£19.40 |
8.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-05 |
Trocken & Grosses Gewächs |
Julian Haart 2022 HaartRiesling, Landwein |
Julian Haart |
2022 |
Germany |
Mosel |
10.5 |
£16 |
1.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-05 |
Trocken & Grosses Gewächs |
Hermann Ludes 2020 Thörnischer Ritsch, Spätlese Trocken |
Hermann Ludes |
2020 |
Germany |
Mosel |
11.5 |
£20 |
2.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-05 |
Trocken & Grosses Gewächs |
Hofgut Falkenstein 2020 Krettnacher Auf dem Holzchen (Saar), Kabinett |
Hofgut Falkenstein |
2020 |
Germany |
Mosel |
10.5 |
£22 |
3.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-05 |
Trocken & Grosses Gewächs |
Fritz Haag 2019 Brauneberger Juffer, GG Trocken |
Fritz Haag |
2019 |
Germany |
Mosel |
13 |
£32 |
4.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-05 |
Trocken & Grosses Gewächs |
Weingut Keller 2020 von der Fels, Trocken |
Weingut Keller |
2020 |
Germany |
Rheinhessen |
12.5 |
£35 |
5.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-05 |
Trocken & Grosses Gewächs |
Jakob Schneider 2022 Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Über'm Häuschen |
Jakob Schneider |
2022 |
Germany |
Nahe |
13 |
£30 |
6.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-05 |
Trocken & Grosses Gewächs |
Wagner Stempel 2017 Siefersheimer Höllberg, GG Trocken |
Wagner Stempel |
2017 |
Germany |
Rheinhessen |
13 |
£32 |
7.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-05 |
Trocken & Grosses Gewächs |
Schloss Schönborn 1983 Erbacher Marcobrunn, Spätlese |
Schloss Schönborn |
1983 |
Germany |
Rheingau |
8.5 |
£35 |
8.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-05 |
Trocken & Grosses Gewächs |
Mönchhof 1985 Erdener Treppchen, Auslese (Trocken) |
Mönchhof |
1985 |
Germany |
Mosel |
10.1 |
£40 |
9.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-06 |
Cru Beaujolais |
Jean-Paul Brun 2022 Beaujolais Blanc |
Jean-Paul Brun |
2022 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£20 |
1.0 |
David Chivers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-06 |
Cru Beaujolais |
Domaine du Granit 2022 Chénas |
Domaine du Granit |
2022 |
France |
Burgundy |
14 |
£13 |
2.0 |
David Chivers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-06 |
Cru Beaujolais |
Julien Sunier 2019 Régnié |
Julien Sunier |
2019 |
France |
Burgundy |
12.5 |
£17 |
3.0 |
David Chivers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-06 |
Cru Beaujolais |
Jean-Paul Brun 2016 "Pisse Vieille", Brouilly |
Jean-Paul Brun |
2016 |
France |
Burgundy |
12.5 |
£16 |
4.0 |
David Chivers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-06 |
Cru Beaujolais |
Jean-Paul Brun 2017 Terres Dorées, Côte de Brouilly |
Jean-Paul Brun |
2017 |
France |
Burgundy |
12.5 |
£13.50 |
5.0 |
David Chivers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-06 |
Cru Beaujolais |
Domaine Dubost 2021 La Ballofière, Morgon |
Domaine Dubost |
2021 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
£20 |
6.0 |
David Chivers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-06 |
Cru Beaujolais |
Château des Jaques 2018 LaRoche, Moulin-à-Vent |
Château des Jaques |
2018 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
£25 |
7.0 |
David Chivers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-06 |
Cru Beaujolais |
Domaine Labruyère 2017 Le Carquelin, Moulin-à-Vent |
Domaine Labruyère |
2017 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
£33.50 |
8.0 |
David Chivers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-06 |
Cru Beaujolais |
Domaine Labruyère 2015 Le Clos du Moulin-à-Vent |
Domaine Labruyère |
2015 |
France |
Burgundy |
15 |
£48 |
9.0 |
David Chivers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-07 |
Emergency Rhône-ish |
Delas Domaines des Tourettes 2010 Hermitage Blanc |
Delas Domaines des Tourettes |
2010 |
France |
Rhône |
14.5 |
£30 |
1.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-07 |
Emergency Rhône-ish |
Domaine Gauby 2012 Vielles Vignes, Roussillon |
Domaine Gauby |
2012 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
13.5 |
£25 |
2.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-07 |
Emergency Rhône-ish |
Domaine Bardi d'Alquier 2010 Les Bastides d'Alquier, Faugères |
Domaine Bardi d'Alquier |
2010 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
14.5 |
£15 |
3.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-07 |
Emergency Rhône-ish |
Yves Cuilleron 2015 Les Serines, St. Joseph |
Yves Cuilleron |
2015 |
France |
Rhône |
13 |
£30 |
4.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-07 |
Emergency Rhône-ish |
Domaine Michel et Stéphane Ogier 2015 Le Passage, St. Joseph |
Domaine Michel et Stéphane Ogier |
2015 |
France |
Rhône |
13.5 |
£20 |
5.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-07 |
Emergency Rhône-ish |
Domaine Tunnel, 2009 Cornas |
Domaine Tunnel, |
2009 |
France |
Rhône |
13.5 |
£30 |
6.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-07 |
Emergency Rhône-ish |
Domaine Vincent Paris, 2012 La Geynale, Cornas |
Domaine Vincent Paris, |
2012 |
France |
Rhône |
14 |
£35 |
7.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-07 |
Emergency Rhône-ish |
Chateau de Beaucastel 2010 Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
Chateau de Beaucastel |
2010 |
France |
Rhône |
14.5 |
£50 |
8.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-08 |
Austria |
Weinhof Waldschütz, Sparkling Extra Dry, Wagram DAC |
Weinhof Waldschütz |
NV |
Austria |
Niederösterreich |
12.5 |
£19.69 |
1.0 |
Phil Richardson |
Page |
PDF |
Grüner Veltliner , Riesling Müller-Thurgau . |
| 2024-08 |
Austria |
Christoph Bauer 2023 Gemischter Schatz Organic |
Christoph Bauer |
2023 |
Austria |
Niederösterreich |
12 |
£17 |
2.0 |
Phil Richardson |
Page |
PDF |
Welschriesling , Neuburger , Sauvignon Blanc , Traminer |
| 2024-08 |
Austria |
Weingut Emmerich Knoll 1998 Ried Pfaffenberg Steiner, Riesling Kabinett Trocken, Wachau DAC |
Weingut Emmerich Knoll |
1998 |
Austria |
Niederösterreich |
12 |
£38 |
3.0 |
Phil Richardson |
Page |
PDF |
Bottle variation, one lightly oxidised. |
| 2024-08 |
Austria |
Weingut Emmerich Knoll 2022 Loibner, Grüner Veltliner Federspiel, Wachau DAC |
Weingut Emmerich Knoll |
2022 |
Austria |
Niederösterreich |
12 |
£27 |
4.0 |
Phil Richardson |
Page |
PDF |
Bottle variation, one lightly corked. |
| 2024-08 |
Austria |
Weinhofmeisterei Mathias Hirtzberger 2019 Spitaler, Grüner Veltliner Smaragd, Wachau DAC |
Weinhofmeisterei Mathias Hirtzberger |
2019 |
Austria |
Niederösterreich |
14 |
£26 |
5.0 |
Phil Richardson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-08 |
Austria |
Heidi Schröck & Söhne 2022 Rusterberg Zweigelt |
Heidi Schröck & Söhne |
2022 |
Austria |
Burgenland |
13 |
£21 |
6.0 |
Phil Richardson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-08 |
Austria |
Weingut Schloss Halbturn 2006 Sankt Laurent |
Weingut Schloss Halbturn |
2006 |
Austria |
Burgenland |
13 |
£25 |
7.0 |
Phil Richardson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-08 |
Austria |
Gunter & Regina Triebaumer 2019 Blaufränkisch Reserve |
Gunter & Regina Triebaumer |
2019 |
Austria |
Burgenland |
14.5 |
£40 |
8.0 |
Phil Richardson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-08 |
Austria |
Weingut Sommer 1999 Welschriesling Trockenbeerenauslese, Neusiedlersee-Hügelland |
Weingut Sommer |
1999 |
Austria |
Burgenland |
9 |
n/k |
9.0 |
Phil Richardson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-09 |
The water, in Mallorca... |
Selva Wines 2021 Premsal, Vi de España |
Selva Wines |
2021 |
Spain |
Mallorca |
11 |
£17 |
1.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
450 bottles made |
| 2024-09 |
The water, in Mallorca... |
Tianna Negre 2021 Tianna Blanc, Giro Ros |
Tianna Negre |
2021 |
Spain |
Mallorca |
13.5 |
£25 |
2.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
670 bottles |
| 2024-09 |
The water, in Mallorca... |
Selva Wines 2020 Clarete, Premsal & Gorgollassa, Vi de España |
Selva Wines |
2020 |
Spain |
Mallorca |
11 |
£17 |
3.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
400 bottles |
| 2024-09 |
The water, in Mallorca... |
Selva Wines 2021 Castaño, Giro Negre, Vi de España |
Selva Wines |
2021 |
Spain |
Mallorca |
12.5 |
£17 |
4.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
400 bottles |
| 2024-09 |
The water, in Mallorca... |
Tianna Negre 2020 #3, Escursac |
Tianna Negre |
2020 |
Spain |
Mallorca |
13 |
£30 |
5.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
670 bottles |
| 2024-09 |
The water, in Mallorca... |
Can Xanet 2019 Sibila, Gorgollassa, Vi de la Terra |
Can Xanet |
2019 |
Spain |
Mallorca |
13 |
£36 |
6.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
1093 bottles |
| 2024-09 |
The water, in Mallorca... |
Tianna Negre 2020 #1, Callet |
Tianna Negre |
2020 |
Spain |
Mallorca |
12 |
£30 |
7.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
1291 bottles |
| 2024-09 |
The water, in Mallorca... |
Vins Miquel Gelebert 2013 Gran Vinya Son Caules, Callet, Pla i Llevant |
Vins Miquel Gelebert |
2013 |
Spain |
Mallorca |
13 |
£26 |
8.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-09 |
The water, in Mallorca... |
Bodegas Ribas 2021 Desconfío de la gente que no bebe, Manto negro |
Bodegas Ribas |
2021 |
Spain |
Mallorca |
14.5 |
£41 |
9.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
(~9000 bottles) |
| 2024-10 |
Western Australia |
Corymbia 2019 (Rocket's Vineyard) Chenin Blanc, Swan Valley |
Corymbia |
2019 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
12.5 |
£21 |
1.0 |
Leah Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-10 |
Western Australia |
(Cherubino) 2023 Laissez Faire Field Blend, Pemberton. |
(Cherubino) |
2023 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
13 |
£16.80 |
2.0 |
Leah Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-10 |
Western Australia |
Moss Wood 2022 Semillon, Margaret River |
Moss Wood |
2022 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
14.5 |
£21.95 |
3.0 |
Leah Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-10 |
Western Australia |
Pierro 2021 Chardonnay, Margaret River |
Pierro |
2021 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
13.5 |
£46 |
4.0 |
Leah Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-10 |
Western Australia |
Cullen 2021 Mangan East Block Malbec & Petit Verdot, Margaret River |
Cullen |
2021 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
13.5 |
£37.95 |
5.0 |
Leah Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-10 |
Western Australia |
Mazza 2016 Touriga Nacional, Geographe |
Mazza |
2016 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
14.5 |
£28.50 |
6.0 |
Leah Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-10 |
Western Australia |
Swinney 2018 Farvie Syrah, Frankland River |
Swinney |
2018 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
14 |
£80 |
7.0 |
Leah Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-10 |
Western Australia |
Cullen 2023 Late Harvest Chenin, Margaret River |
Cullen |
2023 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
9.7 |
£27 |
8.0 |
Leah Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-11 |
Envínate |
R. Lopez de Heredia 2011 Viña Gravonia |
R. Lopez de Heredia |
2011 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
12.5 |
£40 |
1.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-11 |
Envínate |
Envínate 2022 Benje Blanco |
Envínate |
2022 |
Spain |
Canaries |
12 |
£45 |
2.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-11 |
Envínate |
Envínate 2019 Albahra |
Envínate |
2019 |
Spain |
Castilla La Mancha |
12.5 |
£25 |
3.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-11 |
Envínate |
Envínate 2022 Albahra |
Envínate |
2022 |
Spain |
Castilla La Mancha |
13 |
£25 |
4.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-11 |
Envínate |
Envínate 2019 Lousas Vinas de Aldea, Ribeira Sacra |
Envínate |
2019 |
Spain |
Galicia |
13 |
£29 |
5.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-11 |
Envínate |
Envínate 2022 Lousas Vinas de Aldea, Ribeira Sacra |
Envínate |
2022 |
Spain |
Galicia |
12.5 |
£32 |
6.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-11 |
Envínate |
Envínate 2021 Migan, Orotava Valley |
Envínate |
2021 |
Spain |
Canaries |
12 |
£45 |
7.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-11 |
Envínate |
Envínate 2021 Benje Tinto |
Envínate |
2021 |
Spain |
Canaries |
12 |
£33 |
8.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-11 |
Envínate |
Envínate 2022 Taganan Margalagua |
Envínate |
2022 |
Spain |
Canaries |
12 |
£74 |
9.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-12 |
Christmas Committee Presentation |
Nyetimber 2009 Classic Cuvée |
Nyetimber |
2009 |
England |
West Sussex |
12 |
£40 |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-12 |
Christmas Committee Presentation |
Boekenhoutskloof 2016 Semillon Franschhoek |
Boekenhoutskloof |
2016 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
13.5 |
£24 |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-12 |
Christmas Committee Presentation |
Salzl 2021 Figaro Grüner Veltliner |
Salzl |
2021 |
Austria |
Burgenland |
14 |
£20 |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-12 |
Christmas Committee Presentation |
Domaine Rolet 2018 Arbois Tradition Blanc |
Domaine Rolet |
2018 |
France |
Jura |
13 |
£38.45 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-12 |
Christmas Committee Presentation |
Felton Road 2016 Cornish Point Pinot Noir |
Felton Road |
2016 |
New Zealand |
Central Otago |
13.5 |
£55 |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-12 |
Christmas Committee Presentation |
Julien Pilon 2018 Frontière Syrah, VdP des Collines Rhodaniennes |
Julien Pilon |
2018 |
France |
Rhône |
13 |
£23 |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-12 |
Christmas Committee Presentation |
Frog's Leap 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley |
Frog's Leap |
2012 |
USA |
California |
13.5 |
£33 |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-12 |
Christmas Committee Presentation |
Peter Jakob Kuhn 2006 Oestrich Lenchen Riesling Spätlese |
Peter Jakob Kuhn |
2006 |
Germany |
Rheingau |
8.5 |
£17.70 |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2024-12 |
Christmas Committee Presentation |
Bodegas Félix Lorenzo Cachazo, Carrasviñas Dorado Pozaldez, Rueda |
Bodegas Félix Lorenzo Cachazo |
NV |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
15 |
£17.60 |
9.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-01 |
Somontano |
Viñas del Vero 2020 Chardonnay |
Viñas del Vero |
2020 |
Spain |
Aragón |
13.5 |
£10 |
1.0 |
Hamish Bredin |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-01 |
Somontano |
Viñas del Vero 2021 Pinot Noir Rosado |
Viñas del Vero |
2021 |
Spain |
Aragón |
12.5 |
£14.50 |
2.0 |
Hamish Bredin |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-01 |
Somontano |
Viñas del Vero 2021 Gewürztraminer |
Viñas del Vero |
2021 |
Spain |
Aragón |
13 |
£12.99 |
3.0 |
Hamish Bredin |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-01 |
Somontano |
Viñas del Vero 2020 Roble, Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot |
Viñas del Vero |
2020 |
Spain |
Aragón |
13.5 |
£9.50 |
4.0 |
Hamish Bredin |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-01 |
Somontano |
La Miranda de Secastilla 2020 Garnacha Blanca |
La Miranda de Secastilla |
2020 |
Spain |
Aragón |
13.5 |
£12 |
5.0 |
Hamish Bredin |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-01 |
Somontano |
La Miranda de Secastilla 2017 Garnacha |
La Miranda de Secastilla |
2017 |
Spain |
Aragón |
14 |
£14.75 |
6.0 |
Hamish Bredin |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-01 |
Somontano |
Secastilla 2017 Old Vine Garnacha |
Secastilla |
2017 |
Spain |
Aragón |
15 |
£28 |
7.0 |
Hamish Bredin |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-01 |
Somontano |
Blecua 2016 |
Blecua |
2016 |
Spain |
Aragón |
14 |
£67 |
8.0 |
Hamish Bredin |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-02 |
Jesmond Wine Co. |
Dönnhoff 2021 Riesling Trocken |
Dönnhoff |
2021 |
Germany |
Nahe |
11.5 |
£20 |
1.0 |
Jon Welsh |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-02 |
Jesmond Wine Co. |
Peter Lehman 2015 Wigan Riesling, Eden Valley |
Peter Lehman |
2015 |
Australia |
South Australia |
11 |
£21.95 |
2.0 |
Jon Welsh |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-02 |
Jesmond Wine Co. |
Bogle 2020 Phantom Chardonnay, Clarksburg |
Bogle |
2020 |
USA |
California |
14.5 |
£27.95 |
3.0 |
Jon Welsh |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-02 |
Jesmond Wine Co. |
Domaine de Montille 2020 Le Clos du Château, Bourgogne Blanc |
Domaine de Montille |
2020 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£38.50 |
4.0 |
Jon Welsh |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-02 |
Jesmond Wine Co. |
Heredade Malhadinha Nova 2020 Monte da Pecenguina Tinto |
Heredade Malhadinha Nova |
2020 |
Portugal |
Alentejano |
14 |
£21.95 |
5.0 |
Jon Welsh |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-02 |
Jesmond Wine Co. |
Tandem 2014 Mácula |
Tandem |
2014 |
Spain |
Navarra |
15 |
£21 |
6.0 |
Jon Welsh |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-02 |
Jesmond Wine Co. |
Bogle 2018 Phantom, Proprietary Red |
Bogle |
2018 |
USA |
California |
14.5 |
£24.95 |
7.0 |
Jon Welsh |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-02 |
Jesmond Wine Co. |
Fantini 2018 Edizione "20" Cinque Autoctoni |
Fantini |
2018 |
Italy |
Puglia/Abruzzo |
14.5 |
£29.95 |
8.0 |
Jon Welsh |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-03 |
AGM and committee Tasting |
Champagne Boizel, Brut Reserve |
Champagne Boizel |
NV |
France |
Champagne |
12 |
£36 |
NaN |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
AGM tribute to Adi (Greig Wilson, c/o Heather Khambatta). |
| 2023-03 |
AGM and committee Tasting |
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey 2018 Bourgogne Blanc |
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey |
2018 |
France |
Burgundy |
12.5 |
£25 |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-03 |
AGM and committee Tasting |
Kumeau River 2019 Coddington Chardonnay |
Kumeau River |
2019 |
New Zealand |
Auckland |
14 |
£26 |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-03 |
AGM and committee Tasting |
Shaw + Smith 2020 M3 Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills |
Shaw + Smith |
2020 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14 |
£30 |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-03 |
AGM and committee Tasting |
Jérémy Arnaud 2019 Vau de Vey, Chablis Premier Cru |
Jérémy Arnaud |
2019 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£30 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-03 |
AGM and committee Tasting |
Man o' War 2018 Dreadnought |
Man o' War |
2018 |
New Zealand |
Waiheke Island |
14 |
£29 |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-03 |
AGM and committee Tasting |
Vignobles Levet 2018 Maestria Côte-Rôtie |
Vignobles Levet |
2018 |
France |
Rhône |
14 |
£31 |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-03 |
AGM and committee Tasting |
Domaine Bernard Gripa 2018 Saint-Joseph |
Domaine Bernard Gripa |
2018 |
France |
Rhône |
14.5 |
£36 |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-03 |
AGM and committee Tasting |
Kelly Washington 2021 Syrah |
Kelly Washington |
2021 |
New Zealand |
Waiheke Island |
13.5 |
£31 |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-04 |
South Africa |
The Foundry 2017 Roussanne (Stellenbosch) |
The Foundry |
2017 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
13.5 |
£17.50 |
1.0 |
Jamie Harrison |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-04 |
South Africa |
Thistle & Weed, 2020 Brandnetel, Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch) |
Thistle & Weed, |
2020 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
13 |
£28 |
2.0 |
Jamie Harrison |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-04 |
South Africa |
Kanonkop 2019 Pinotage (Simonsberg-Stellenbosch) |
Kanonkop |
2019 |
South Africa |
South Africa |
14.5 |
£28 |
3.0 |
Jamie Harrison |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-04 |
South Africa |
Iona 2017 Kloof, Elgin Pinot Noir |
Iona |
2017 |
South Africa |
Cape South Coast |
13.5 |
£35 |
4.0 |
Jamie Harrison |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-04 |
South Africa |
Rust en Vrede 2018 Syrah (Stellenbosch) |
Rust en Vrede |
2018 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14.5 |
£23 |
5.0 |
Jamie Harrison |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-04 |
South Africa |
Rust en Vrede 2017 Estate (Stellenbosch) |
Rust en Vrede |
2017 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14.5 |
£30 |
6.0 |
Jamie Harrison |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-04 |
South Africa |
Meerlust 2017 Rubicon (Stellenbosch) |
Meerlust |
2017 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14 |
£25 |
7.0 |
Jamie Harrison |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-04 |
South Africa |
Le Riche 2018 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch) |
Le Riche |
2018 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14.5 |
£40 |
8.0 |
Jamie Harrison |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-05 |
The Greatest Wine Producers in the World |
Mas de Daumas Gassac 2020 Rosé Frizant |
Mas de Daumas Gassac |
2020 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
11 |
£21 |
1.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-05 |
The Greatest Wine Producers in the World |
Cantine Nervi 2020 Conterno Il Rosato |
Cantine Nervi |
2020 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
13 |
£24 |
2.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-05 |
The Greatest Wine Producers in the World |
Pierre Yves Colin-Morey 2019 Rosé de Pinot Noir |
Pierre Yves Colin-Morey |
2019 |
France |
Burgundy |
12 |
n/k |
3.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-05 |
The Greatest Wine Producers in the World |
Weingut Keller, Spätburgunder Rosé |
Weingut Keller |
NV |
Germany |
Rheinhessen |
12.5 |
£22 |
4.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-05 |
The Greatest Wine Producers in the World |
Larmendier-Bernier, Rosé de Saignée 1er Cru Extra Brut |
Larmendier-Bernier |
NV |
France |
Champagne |
12.5 |
£73 |
5.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-05 |
The Greatest Wine Producers in the World |
Chateau Musar 2017 Rosé |
Chateau Musar |
2017 |
Lebanon |
Bekaa Valley |
13.5 |
£30 |
6.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-05 |
The Greatest Wine Producers in the World |
Domaine Tempier 2021 Bandol Rosé |
Domaine Tempier |
2021 |
France |
Provence |
13.5 |
£33 |
7.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-05 |
The Greatest Wine Producers in the World |
Lopez de Heredia 2008 Viña Tondonia, Gran Reserva Rosado |
Lopez de Heredia |
2008 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
12.5 |
£39 |
8.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-06 |
Champagne Mandois |
Champagne Mandois, Brut Origine |
Champagne Mandois |
NV |
France |
Champagne |
12 |
£35 |
1.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-06 |
Champagne Mandois |
Champagne Mandois, Rosé Grand Réserve |
Champagne Mandois |
NV |
France |
Champagne |
12 |
£35 |
2.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-06 |
Champagne Mandois |
Champagne Mandois 2017 Blanc de Blancs |
Champagne Mandois |
2017 |
France |
Champagne |
12 |
£40 |
3.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-06 |
Champagne Mandois |
Champagne Mandois, Cuvée Le Nord, Chouilly Grand Cru |
Champagne Mandois |
NV |
France |
Champagne |
12 |
£60 |
4.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
n/a UK |
| 2023-06 |
Champagne Mandois |
Champagne Mandois, Cuvée Le Sud, Vertus Premier Cru |
Champagne Mandois |
NV |
France |
Champagne |
12 |
£60 |
5.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
n/a UK |
| 2023-06 |
Champagne Mandois |
Champagne Mandois 2012 Victor Brut, Vieilles Vignes |
Champagne Mandois |
2012 |
France |
Champagne |
12 |
£50 |
6.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-06 |
Champagne Mandois |
Champagne Mandois 2012 Victor Brut Rosé, Vieilles Vignes |
Champagne Mandois |
2012 |
France |
Champagne |
12 |
£60 |
7.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-06 |
Champagne Mandois |
Champagne Mandois 2008 Clos Mandois "After Dinner" |
Champagne Mandois |
2008 |
France |
Champagne |
12 |
£150 |
8.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
n/a UK |
| 2023-07 |
English Wine Tour |
Lyme Bay 2021 Bacchus |
Lyme Bay |
2021 |
England |
England |
11.5 |
£17.50 |
1.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
|
|
| 2023-07 |
English Wine Tour |
Lyme Bay 2016 Classic Cuvée |
Lyme Bay |
2016 |
England |
England |
12.0 |
£29.00 |
2.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
|
|
| 2023-07 |
English Wine Tour |
Albury Estate 2017 Blanc de Blancs, Bio Wild Ferment |
Albury Estate |
2017 |
England |
South East |
11.5 |
£49.95 |
3.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
|
|
| 2023-07 |
English Wine Tour |
Lyme Bay 2018 Chardonnay |
Lyme Bay |
2018 |
England |
East Anglia |
13.5 |
£23.99 |
4.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
|
|
| 2023-07 |
English Wine Tour |
Lyme Bay 2020 Chardonnay |
Lyme Bay |
2020 |
England |
East Anglia |
13.5 |
£22.00 |
5.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
|
|
| 2023-07 |
English Wine Tour |
Albury Estate, Blanc de Noirs |
Albury Estate |
NV |
England |
South East |
12.0 |
£38.95 |
6.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
|
|
| 2023-07 |
English Wine Tour |
Albury Estate 2021 Silent Pool Rosé |
Albury Estate |
2021 |
England |
South East |
11.0 |
£19.95 |
7.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
|
|
| 2023-07 |
English Wine Tour |
Lyme Bay 2021 Pinot Noir |
Lyme Bay |
2021 |
England |
East Anglia |
13.0 |
£27.05 |
8.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
|
|
| 2023-08 |
Spätlese |
Weingut Josef Spreitzer 2018 Oestricher Lenchen |
Weingut Josef Spreitzer |
2018 |
Germany |
Rheingau |
7.5 |
£15 |
1.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-08 |
Spätlese |
Max Kilburg (Weingut Geierslay) 2021 Wintricher Ohligsberg |
Max Kilburg (Weingut Geierslay) |
2021 |
Germany |
Mosel |
8 |
£15 |
2.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-08 |
Spätlese |
Fritz Haag 2020 Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr |
Fritz Haag |
2020 |
Germany |
Mosel |
7.5 |
£17 |
3.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-08 |
Spätlese |
Hofgut Falkenstein 2019 Niedermenniger Herrenberg, Feinherb |
Hofgut Falkenstein |
2019 |
Germany |
Mosel (Saar) |
9.5 |
£24 |
4.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-08 |
Spätlese |
Hofgut Falkenstein 2022 Krettnacher Altenberg, Trocken |
Hofgut Falkenstein |
2022 |
Germany |
Mosel (Saar) |
11 |
£26 |
5.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-08 |
Spätlese |
Hansen-Lauer 2015 Bernkasteler Graben |
Hansen-Lauer |
2015 |
Germany |
Mosel |
9 |
£13 |
6.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-08 |
Spätlese |
Weingut Stefan Müller 2021 Krettnacher Euchariusberg, Alte Reben** |
Weingut Stefan Müller |
2021 |
Germany |
Mosel (Saar) |
7 |
£18 |
7.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-08 |
Spätlese |
Dr. Hermann 2022 Erdener Prälat, Alte Reben |
Dr. Hermann |
2022 |
Germany |
Mosel |
7.5 |
£29 |
8.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-08 |
Spätlese |
Karthäuserhof 1999 Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg |
Karthäuserhof |
1999 |
Germany |
Mosel (Ruwer) |
9 |
£32 |
11.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-08 |
Spätlese |
Wegeler Erben (Dienhard) 1983 Rüdesheimer Berg Roseneck |
Wegeler Erben (Dienhard) |
1983 |
Germany |
Rheingau |
9 |
£32 |
9.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-08 |
Spätlese |
Balthasar Ress 1977 Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg* |
Balthasar Ress |
1977 |
Germany |
Rheingau |
9 |
£32 |
10.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-09 |
Timorasso |
Mandirola, Mon Cavaré Brut Classical |
Mandirola |
NV |
Italy |
Piemonte |
12.5 |
€16.5 |
1.0 |
Phil Richardson |
Page |
PDF |
n/a |
| 2023-09 |
Timorasso |
Vigneti Massa 2022 Piccolo Derthona |
Vigneti Massa |
2022 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
13 |
15.59 |
2.0 |
Phil Richardson |
Page |
PDF |
from Decantalo |
| 2023-09 |
Timorasso |
Vignaioli Battegazzore 2020 Derthona |
Vignaioli Battegazzore |
2020 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
14 |
€20 |
3.0 |
Phil Richardson |
Page |
PDF |
n/a |
| 2023-09 |
Timorasso |
Borgono 2021 Derthona |
Borgono |
2021 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
14 |
€41 |
4.0 |
Phil Richardson |
Page |
PDF |
Case of 6x 2020 from Renaissance Vintners |
| 2023-09 |
Timorasso |
Claudio Mariotto 2019 Pitasso Derthona |
Claudio Mariotto |
2019 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
14.5 |
29.95 |
5.0 |
Phil Richardson |
Page |
PDF |
2018 from Italian Wine Selection - standard Derthona (2018) at from Master of Malt |
| 2023-09 |
Timorasso |
Mandirola 2018 Tantei Timorasso |
Mandirola |
2018 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
14 |
€20 |
6.0 |
Phil Richardson |
Page |
PDF |
n/a |
| 2023-09 |
Timorasso |
Vigneti Massa 2015 Sterpi Derthona |
Vigneti Massa |
2015 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
13.5 |
€55 |
7.0 |
Phil Richardson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-09 |
Timorasso |
Cascina Montagnola 2013 Morasso |
Cascina Montagnola |
2013 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
14.5 |
€30 |
8.0 |
Phil Richardson |
Page |
PDF |
n/a |
| 2023-10 |
It's all Greek |
Ktima Tselepos 2022 Blanc de Gris, Moschofilero. PDO Arkadia |
Ktima Tselepos |
2022 |
Greece |
Peloponnese |
13.5 |
£20.25 |
1.0 |
Leah Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-10 |
It's all Greek |
Tsimbidi 2022 Kydonista. PDO Laconia |
Tsimbidi |
2022 |
Greece |
Peloponnese |
13 |
£15.50 |
2.0 |
Leah Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-10 |
It's all Greek |
Douloufakis 2021 Dafnios, Vidiano. PGI Crete |
Douloufakis |
2021 |
Greece |
Crete |
13.5 |
£14.95 |
3.0 |
Leah Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-10 |
It's all Greek |
Artemis Karamolegos 2019 Nykteri, PDO Santorini |
Artemis Karamolegos |
2019 |
Greece |
Aegean |
14 |
£38 |
4.0 |
Leah Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-10 |
It's all Greek |
Apostolos Thymiopoulos 2013 Rosé de Xinomavro. PDO Naoussa |
Apostolos Thymiopoulos |
2013 |
Greece |
Macedonia |
12.5 |
£30 |
5.0 |
Leah Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-10 |
It's all Greek |
Skouras 2019 Grande Cuveé, Agiorgitiko. PDO Nemea |
Skouras |
2019 |
Greece |
Peloponnese |
14 |
£21 |
6.0 |
Leah Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-10 |
It's all Greek |
Apostolos Thymiopoulos 2018 Terra Petra, Xinomavro, Krassato, Stavroto. PDO Rapsani |
Apostolos Thymiopoulos |
2018 |
Greece |
Thessaly |
13 |
£27 |
7.0 |
Leah Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-10 |
It's all Greek |
Apostolos Thymiopoulos 2019 Earth and Sky, Xinomavro. PDO Naoussa |
Apostolos Thymiopoulos |
2019 |
Greece |
Macedonia |
13.5 |
£25 |
8.0 |
Leah Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-11 |
Pinot Noir from around the World |
Domaine Jessiaume 2020 Les Gravières, Santenay 1er Cru |
Domaine Jessiaume |
2020 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
£33 |
1.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-11 |
Pinot Noir from around the World |
Ata Rangi, Crimson 2020 |
Ata Rangi, Crimson |
2020 |
New Zealand |
Martinborough |
14 |
£30 |
2.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-11 |
Pinot Noir from around the World |
(Concha y Toro) 2021 Exhibition Pinot Noir, Valle del Limarí |
(Concha y Toro) |
2021 |
Chile |
Limarí Valley |
13.5 |
£15.50 |
3.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-11 |
Pinot Noir from around the World |
Meerlust 2021 Estate Pinot Noir, Stellenbosch |
Meerlust |
2021 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
13 |
£20 |
4.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-11 |
Pinot Noir from around the World |
Bolney 2021 Estate Pinot Noir |
Bolney |
2021 |
England |
West Sussex |
11 |
£24 |
5.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-11 |
Pinot Noir from around the World |
Martin Waßmer 2019 Markgraflerland Spatburgunder |
Martin Waßmer |
2019 |
Germany |
Baden |
13 |
£15 |
6.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-11 |
Pinot Noir from around the World |
Tawse 2019 Quarry Road, Niagara Escarpment (Vinemount Ridge) |
Tawse |
2019 |
Canada |
Ontario |
13 |
£21.50 |
7.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-11 |
Pinot Noir from around the World |
Fess Parker 2021 Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills (Santa Ynez Valley) |
Fess Parker |
2021 |
USA |
California |
14 |
£24 |
8.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Vina Ijalba 2021 Maturana Blanca |
Vina Ijalba |
2021 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13 |
£22.49 |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
4 Kilos 2021 4 Kilos |
Kilos |
2021 |
Spain |
Mallorca |
12 |
£45 |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Botanica Wines 2018 Mary Delany Collection, Pinot Noir |
Botanica Wines |
2018 |
South Africa |
Western Cape |
12.5 |
£23.50 |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Henshke 2013 The Rose Grower, Eden Valley Nebbiolo |
Henshke |
2013 |
Australia |
South Australia |
12.5 |
£35 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Descendientes de J. Palacios 2017 Pétalos, Bierzo |
Descendientes de J. Palacios |
2017 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
14 |
£22 |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Château Gruaud Larose 1988, Saint-Julien |
Château Gruaud Larose |
1988 |
France |
Bordeaux |
12.5 |
n/k |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2023-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Château Cheval Blanc 2007, Saint-Emilion |
Château Cheval Blanc |
2007 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
n/a |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-01 |
Wines of South Africa |
Painted Wolf 2016 Pictus V, White blend |
Painted Wolf |
2016 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
13 |
£22 |
1.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-01 |
Wines of South Africa |
Botanica Wines 2016 Mary Delany Collection Chenin Blanc, Citrusdal Mountain |
Botanica Wines |
2016 |
South Africa |
Olifants River |
14 |
£21 |
2.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-01 |
Wines of South Africa |
De Krans 2014 Tritonia, Calitzdorp Blend |
De Krans |
2014 |
South Africa |
Klein Karoo |
13.5 |
£13.95 |
3.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-01 |
Wines of South Africa |
Fairview 2017 Bushvine Cinsault, Paarl |
Fairview |
2017 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14 |
£13.95 |
4.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-01 |
Wines of South Africa |
Rustenberg 2015 Buzzard Kloof Syrah, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch |
Rustenberg |
2015 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14.5 |
£16.50 |
5.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-01 |
Wines of South Africa |
Kanonkop 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch |
Kanonkop |
2012 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14 |
£25.83 |
6.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-01 |
Wines of South Africa |
Kanonkop 2013 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch |
Kanonkop |
2013 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14 |
£25.83 |
7.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-01 |
Wines of South Africa |
Kanonkop 2014 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch |
Kanonkop |
2014 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14.5 |
£25.83 |
8.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-02 |
Amphora Wines |
Escabeces 2019 Cartoixa Vermell, Tarragona |
Escabeces |
2019 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
12 |
£24 |
1.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-02 |
Amphora Wines |
Spice Route, 2019 Obscura, Qvevri White |
Spice Route, |
2019 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
13.5 |
£19.50 |
2.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-02 |
Amphora Wines |
Pepe Mendoza, 2020 Pureza Moscatel, Alicante |
Pepe Mendoza, |
2020 |
Spain |
Valencia |
13 |
£15.50 |
3.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-02 |
Amphora Wines |
Moschopolis 2019 Aióra |
Moschopolis |
2019 |
Greece |
Thessaloniki |
13 |
£17.49 |
4.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-02 |
Amphora Wines |
Heredade de Pimenta 2020 Amphora |
Heredade de Pimenta |
2020 |
Portugal |
Alentejano |
13.5 |
£18.99 |
5.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-02 |
Amphora Wines |
Mas Coutelou 2017 Amphore |
Mas Coutelou |
2017 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
14.5 |
£27.14 |
6.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-02 |
Amphora Wines |
Papari Valley, 2017 3-Qvevri Terraces, Saperavi |
Papari Valley, |
2017 |
Georgia |
Kakheti |
15 |
£24.99 |
7.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-02 |
Amphora Wines |
Rinomata Cantina Tombacco, 2016 Origine Bianco |
Rinomata Cantina Tombacco, |
2016 |
Italy |
Sicily |
14.5 |
£25 |
8.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-03 |
Judgement of Newcastle |
Akitu 2013 A1, Wanaka Pinot Noir |
Akitu |
2013 |
New Zealand |
Central Otago |
14 |
£40.50 |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
Pinot 1: |
| 2022-03 |
Judgement of Newcastle |
Domaine Pierre Guillemot 1999 Savigny-Les-Beaune Premier Cru Les Jarrons |
Domaine Pierre Guillemot |
1999 |
France |
Burgundy |
12.5 |
£29 |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
Pinot 2: |
| 2022-03 |
Judgement of Newcastle |
Crystallum 2017 Cuveé Cinéma, Hemel en Aarde, Walker Bay |
Crystallum |
2017 |
South Africa |
Cape South Coast |
14 |
£36.82 |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
Pinot 3: |
| 2022-03 |
Judgement of Newcastle |
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet 2016 Gevery Chambertain Vieilles Vignes |
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet |
2016 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
£40* |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
Pinot 4: |
| 2022-03 |
Judgement of Newcastle |
Château Rauzan-Gassies 2010 Margaux |
Château Rauzan-Gassies |
2010 |
France |
Bordeaux |
12.5 |
£40* |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
Bordeaux" 1: |
| 2022-03 |
Judgement of Newcastle |
Wynns Coonawarra Estate, 2002 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon |
Wynns Coonawarra Estate, |
2002 |
Australia |
South Australia |
13.5 |
£40 |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
"Bordeaux" 2: |
| 2022-03 |
Judgement of Newcastle |
Château Les Ormes-de-Pez 1985 St. Estèphe |
Château Les Ormes-de-Pez |
1985 |
France |
Bordeaux |
12 |
£19^ |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
"Bordeaux" 3: |
| 2022-03 |
Judgement of Newcastle |
Haut Espoir 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Franschhoek |
Haut Espoir |
2007 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14.5 |
£39 |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
"Bordeaux" 4: |
| 2022-04 |
Burgundy |
Famille Brocard 2018 Mont de Milieu, Chablis 1er Cru |
Famille Brocard |
2018 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
£24.61 |
1.0 |
Jamie Harrison |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-04 |
Burgundy |
Domaine Henri Prudhon 2016 Les Perrières, Saint-Aubin 1er Cru |
Domaine Henri Prudhon |
2016 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£27 |
2.0 |
Jamie Harrison |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-04 |
Burgundy |
Domaine Ragot 2017 Crausot, Givry 1er Cru |
Domaine Ragot |
2017 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£26 |
3.0 |
Jamie Harrison |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-04 |
Burgundy |
Domaine Sophie Cinier 2016 Collection, Pouilly-Fuissé |
Domaine Sophie Cinier |
2016 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£32.50 |
4.0 |
Jamie Harrison |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-04 |
Burgundy |
Domaine Ragot 2016 Clos Jus, Givry 1er Cru |
Domaine Ragot |
2016 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£27 |
5.0 |
Jamie Harrison |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-04 |
Burgundy |
Domaine François Gay et Fils 2016 Les Serpentières, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru |
Domaine François Gay et Fils |
2016 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£30 |
6.0 |
Jamie Harrison |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-04 |
Burgundy |
Domaine François Confuron-Gindre 2016 Vosne-Romanée |
Domaine François Confuron-Gindre |
2016 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£57 |
7.0 |
Jamie Harrison |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-04 |
Burgundy |
Domaine Charles Audoin 2016 Les Longeroies, Marsannay |
Domaine Charles Audoin |
2016 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£36 |
8.0 |
Jamie Harrison |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-05 |
Southern Italy |
Tenute Pellicano 1922 Vechio Mottarossa |
Tenute Pellicano |
1922 |
Italy |
Calabria |
13 |
£16 |
1.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-05 |
Southern Italy |
Caparra & Sicilianna 1963 Ciro, Rosso Classico Riserva (Gaglioppo) |
Caparra & Sicilianna |
1963 |
Italy |
Calabria |
13.5 |
£40 |
2.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-05 |
Southern Italy |
Cosimo Taurino 1975 Patriglione, Brindisi |
Cosimo Taurino |
1975 |
Italy |
Puglia |
14.5 |
£35 |
3.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-05 |
Southern Italy |
Mastroberadino 2017 Stilema, Fiano di Avellino |
Mastroberadino |
2017 |
Italy |
Campania |
13 |
£29 |
4.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-05 |
Southern Italy |
Montevetrano di Silvio Imperato 2000 Colli di Salerno |
Montevetrano di Silvio Imperato |
2000 |
Italy |
Campania |
13 |
£50 |
5.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-05 |
Southern Italy |
Leone Castris 1990 Donna Lisa, Salice Salento |
Leone Castris |
1990 |
Italy |
Puglia |
13 |
£20 |
6.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-05 |
Southern Italy |
Mastroberadino 2014 Naturalis Historia, Taurasi |
Mastroberadino |
2014 |
Italy |
Campania |
13 |
£38 |
7.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-05 |
Southern Italy |
Azienda Nugnes, 2005 Caleno, Falerno del Massico Rosso Riserva |
Azienda Nugnes, |
2005 |
Italy |
Campania |
13.5 |
£14 |
8.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-05 |
Southern Italy |
Duca di Castelmonte 2018 Passito di Pantelleria |
Duca di Castelmonte |
2018 |
Italy |
Sicily |
14.5 |
£5 |
9.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-05 |
Southern Italy |
(Not presented). Duca di Salaparuta 1943 Corvo Casteldaccia, Marca Verde Prima Goccia |
(Not presented). Duca di Salaparuta |
1943 |
Italy |
Sicily |
13 |
£14 |
NaN |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-06 |
Alsace |
Léon Beyer 2014 Les Ecaillers Riesling |
Léon Beyer |
2014 |
France |
Alsace |
12.5 |
£32 |
1.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-06 |
Alsace |
Dom. Zind Humbrecht 2013 Thann, Riesling |
Dom. Zind Humbrecht |
2013 |
France |
Alsace |
12 |
£31 |
2.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-06 |
Alsace |
Dom. Zind Humbrecht 2012 Clos Hauserer Riesling |
Dom. Zind Humbrecht |
2012 |
France |
Alsace |
12.5 |
£33 |
3.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-06 |
Alsace |
Dom. Weinbach 2007 Cuvee Ste. Catherine, Pinot Gris |
Dom. Weinbach |
2007 |
France |
Alsace |
15 |
£22 |
4.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-06 |
Alsace |
Dom. Zind Humbrecht 2014 Roche Calcaire, Pinot Gris |
Dom. Zind Humbrecht |
2014 |
France |
Alsace |
14 |
£28 |
5.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-06 |
Alsace |
Dom. Weinbach 2012 Cuvee Laurence, Gewurztraminer |
Dom. Weinbach |
2012 |
France |
Alsace |
13.5 |
£30 |
6.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-06 |
Alsace |
Dom. Zind Humbrecht 2008 Wintzenheim, Gewurztraminer |
Dom. Zind Humbrecht |
2008 |
France |
Alsace |
13.5 |
£32 |
7.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-06 |
Alsace |
Dom. Zind Humbrecht 2012 Hengst, Gewurztraminer |
Dom. Zind Humbrecht |
2012 |
France |
Alsace |
15 |
£44 |
8.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-07 |
Provence Beyond Rosé |
Domaine de la Source 2019 Bellet |
Domaine de la Source |
2019 |
France |
Provence |
14 |
£27 |
1.0 |
David Harker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-07 |
Provence Beyond Rosé |
Clos Sainte Magdeleine 2021 Blanc, Cassis |
Clos Sainte Magdeleine |
2021 |
France |
Provence |
13 |
£26.50 |
2.0 |
David Harker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-07 |
Provence Beyond Rosé |
Clos Cibonne 2018 Cuvée Speciale Tibouren, Cotes du Provence |
Clos Cibonne |
2018 |
France |
Provence |
13.5 |
£24.20 |
3.0 |
David Harker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-07 |
Provence Beyond Rosé |
Château Romanin 2011 Les Baux de Provence |
Château Romanin |
2011 |
France |
Provence |
14 |
£20 |
4.0 |
David Harker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-07 |
Provence Beyond Rosé |
Château Vignelaure 2008 Côteaux d'Aix en Provence |
Château Vignelaure |
2008 |
France |
Provence |
14 |
£20 |
5.0 |
David Harker |
Page |
PDF |
* |
| 2022-07 |
Provence Beyond Rosé |
Domaine de Trévallon 2014 Alpilles IGP |
Domaine de Trévallon |
2014 |
France |
Provence |
13 |
£65 |
6.0 |
David Harker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-07 |
Provence Beyond Rosé |
Château Simone 2018 Palette |
Château Simone |
2018 |
France |
Provence |
13.5 |
£45 |
7.0 |
David Harker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-07 |
Provence Beyond Rosé |
Domaine Tempier 2012 Classique, Bandol |
Domaine Tempier |
2012 |
France |
Provence |
14 |
£40 |
8.0 |
David Harker |
Page |
PDF |
* |
| 2022-08 |
Argentina: Wines with Altitude |
Domino del Plata 2021 Signature, Barrel Fermented Torrontes, Uco Valley |
Domino del Plata |
2021 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
11.5 |
£18.99 |
1.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-08 |
Argentina: Wines with Altitude |
Bodega Alandes, (6th Edition) Paradoux Semillon - Sauvignon Blanc |
Bodega Alandes |
NV |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14 |
£21.99 |
2.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-08 |
Argentina: Wines with Altitude |
Familia Falasco 2018 Hermandad Chardonnay |
Familia Falasco |
2018 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14 |
£21.99 |
3.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-08 |
Argentina: Wines with Altitude |
Vallisto 2021 Extremo, Criolla Chica, Calchaquies Valley |
Vallisto |
2021 |
Argentina |
Salta |
12.5 |
£16.99 |
4.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-08 |
Argentina: Wines with Altitude |
Bodega Colomé 2019 Lote Especial, Tannat, Calchaquies Valley |
Bodega Colomé |
2019 |
Argentina |
Salta |
14.5 |
£18.99 |
5.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-08 |
Argentina: Wines with Altitude |
Bodega El Porvenir 2018 Amauta, Corte IV Innovación, Cafayate Valley |
Bodega El Porvenir |
2018 |
Argentina |
Salta |
14.5 |
£17.99 |
6.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-08 |
Argentina: Wines with Altitude |
Nieto Sentiner 2019 Partifa Limitada, Bonarda, Lujan de Cuyo |
Nieto Sentiner |
2019 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14.5 |
£26.49 |
7.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-08 |
Argentina: Wines with Altitude |
Bodega Alandes 2019 Gran Cabernet Franc |
Bodega Alandes |
2019 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14.5 |
£25.99 |
8.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-08 |
Argentina: Wines with Altitude |
Marcelo Pelleriti 2014 Selection, Uco Valley |
Marcelo Pelleriti |
2014 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
15 |
£29.99 |
9.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-09 |
A Taste of California, A new normal |
Domaine Carneros 2017 Brut (Napa) |
Domaine Carneros |
2017 |
USA |
California |
12 |
£26 |
1.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-09 |
A Taste of California, A new normal |
Trefethen 2020 Dry Riesling, Oak Knoll (Napa) |
Trefethen |
2020 |
USA |
California |
12 |
£26.50 |
2.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-09 |
A Taste of California, A new normal |
Orin Swift 2019 Blank Stare, Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River (Sonoma) |
Orin Swift |
2019 |
USA |
California |
15.5 |
£37.90 |
3.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-09 |
A Taste of California, A new normal |
Tablas Creek 2018 Mourvedre (Paso Robles) |
Tablas Creek |
2018 |
USA |
California |
13 |
£39.50 |
4.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-09 |
A Taste of California, A new normal |
Trefethen 2017 Dragon's Tooth Red Blend, Oak Knoll (Napa) |
Trefethen |
2017 |
USA |
California |
14.5 |
£48 |
5.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-09 |
A Taste of California, A new normal |
Daou Vineyards 2018 Pessimist Red Blend, Hoffman Mountain Ranch, (Paso Robles) |
Daou Vineyards |
2018 |
USA |
California |
15 |
£25 |
6.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-09 |
A Taste of California, A new normal |
Bacio Divino 2002 Rutherford Red Blend (Napa) |
Bacio Divino |
2002 |
USA |
California |
14.1 |
£78 |
7.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-09 |
A Taste of California, A new normal |
Harvey Nichols (Joseph Phelps) Premium 2017 St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) |
Harvey Nichols (Joseph Phelps) Premium |
2017 |
USA |
California |
14.5 |
£35 |
8.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-09 |
A Taste of California, A new normal |
Charles Krug (Peter Mondavi Family Estate) 2018 St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) |
Charles Krug (Peter Mondavi Family Estate) |
2018 |
USA |
California |
14.7 |
£46 |
9.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-10 |
Vin Doux (Naturel) |
Domaine Piétri-Géraud 2019 Maguy, Banyuls Blanc |
Domaine Piétri-Géraud |
2019 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
16 |
£27.99 |
1.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-10 |
Vin Doux (Naturel) |
Domaine Pouderoux 2018 Muscat de Rivesaltes |
Domaine Pouderoux |
2018 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
15.5 |
£13.50 |
2.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-10 |
Vin Doux (Naturel) |
Domaine Fontanel 2011 No. 66 Tautavel, Rivesaltes Ambre |
Domaine Fontanel |
2011 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
16 |
£21.95 |
3.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-10 |
Vin Doux (Naturel) |
Domaine La Soumade 2016 VdN Grenat, Rasteau |
Domaine La Soumade |
2016 |
France |
Rhône |
17 |
£14.30 |
4.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-10 |
Vin Doux (Naturel) |
Domaine Piétri-Géraud 2020 Mademoiselle O, Banyuls Rimage |
Domaine Piétri-Géraud |
2020 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
17 |
£20.75 |
5.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-10 |
Vin Doux (Naturel) |
Domaine Piétri-Géraud 2014 Joseph Géraud, Banyuls Traditionnel |
Domaine Piétri-Géraud |
2014 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
17.5 |
£22.30 |
6.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-10 |
Vin Doux (Naturel) |
Domaine Pouderoux, Grande Resérve 6 ans, Maury |
Domaine Pouderoux |
NV |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
15 |
£18.50 |
7.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-10 |
Vin Doux (Naturel) |
Domaine Pouderoux, Hors d'Age, Maury |
Domaine Pouderoux |
NV |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
15.5 |
£32.50 |
8.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-11 |
Bordeaux |
Château Argadens 2020 Blanc (Entre Deux Mers) |
Château Argadens |
2020 |
France |
Bordeaux |
12 |
£10.80 |
1.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-11 |
Bordeaux |
Clos de Lunes 2019 Lune d'Argent (Sauternes) |
Clos de Lunes |
2019 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£16 |
2.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-11 |
Bordeaux |
Château Cissac 2017 Haut-Médoc |
Château Cissac |
2017 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£20.50 |
3.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-11 |
Bordeaux |
Jean-Pierre Moueix 2018 Pomerol |
Jean-Pierre Moueix |
2018 |
France |
Bordeaux |
14.5 |
£25 |
4.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-11 |
Bordeaux |
Château Pique Caillou 2017 Pessac-Léognan |
Château Pique Caillou |
2017 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£27 |
5.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-11 |
Bordeaux |
Château Carignan 2017 Cadillac Côtes du Bordeaux |
Château Carignan |
2017 |
France |
Bordeaux |
14 |
£16.50 |
6.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-11 |
Bordeaux |
Château Haut-Breton Larigaudière 2016 Margaux |
Château Haut-Breton Larigaudière |
2016 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13.5 |
£33 |
7.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-11 |
Bordeaux |
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2018 Pichon Comtesse Réserve, Pauillac |
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande |
2018 |
France |
Bordeaux |
14 |
£51 |
8.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Champagne Mandois 2012 Victor, Vielles Vignes |
Champagne Mandois |
2012 |
France |
Champagne |
12.5 |
£50 |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey 2014 Bourgogne Blanc |
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey |
2014 |
France |
Burgundy |
12.5 |
£40* |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Alheit Vineyards 2020 Cartology, Bushvines white |
Alheit Vineyards |
2020 |
South Africa |
Western Cape |
13 |
£28 |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Little Beauty 2015 Black Edition Pinot Noir |
Little Beauty |
2015 |
New Zealand |
Marlborough |
14 |
£34.40 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Kloster Erbach 2006 Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder Trocken |
Kloster Erbach |
2006 |
Germany |
Rheingau |
14 |
£38 |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Mas de Daumas Gassac 2011, IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-désert |
Mas de Daumas Gassac |
2011 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
13.8 |
£37 |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Montecastro y Llanahermosa 2017 Reserva, Ribera del Duero |
Montecastro y Llanahermosa |
2017 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
15 |
£27 |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2022-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Martinez 1994 Port |
Martinez |
1994 |
Portugal |
Douro |
20 |
£46* |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-08 |
The Return |
Weingut Emrich-Schönleber, Riesling Sekt |
Weingut Emrich-Schönleber |
NV |
Germany |
Nahe |
12.5 |
£20 |
1.0 |
Stephen Overy & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-08 |
The Return |
JC Bessin, 2014 Chablis Vielles Vignes |
JC Bessin, |
2014 |
France |
Burgundy |
12.5 |
£14 |
2.0 |
Stephen Overy & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-08 |
The Return |
Lubentiushof, 2012 Trocken Gäns X |
Lubentiushof, |
2012 |
Germany |
Mosel |
13 |
£22 |
3.0 |
Stephen Overy & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-08 |
The Return |
Masseria Li Veli, 2017 Askos Susumaniello, Salento |
Masseria Li Veli, |
2017 |
Italy |
Puglia |
14.5 |
£19.50 |
4.0 |
Stephen Overy & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-08 |
The Return |
Bogle Vineyards, 2017 Petite Sirah |
Bogle Vineyards, |
2017 |
USA |
California |
14.5 |
£19.50 |
5.0 |
Stephen Overy & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-08 |
The Return |
Bogle Vineyards, 50th Anniversary Reserve Petit Sirah |
Bogle Vineyards |
NV |
USA |
California |
15 |
£30 |
6.0 |
Stephen Overy & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-08 |
The Return |
Bezirts Winzergenossenschaft 1976 Niersteiner Olberg Riesling Beerenauslese |
Bezirts Winzergenossenschaft |
1976 |
Germany |
Rheinhessen |
8 |
£20 |
7.0 |
Stephen Overy & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-09 |
Australia (AGM Committee presentation) |
House of Arras, 'Brut Elite Cuvée' |
House of Arras |
NV |
Australia |
Tasmania |
13 |
£24.99 |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-09 |
Australia (AGM Committee presentation) |
Peter Lehman 2010 Wigan Riesling, Eden Valley |
Peter Lehman |
2010 |
Australia |
South Australia |
11 |
£19 |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
Very petrol nose- "thrilling". Sharp acidity. Bit short. Limey finish |
| 2021-09 |
Australia (AGM Committee presentation) |
Alpha Box & Dice 2014 Golden Mullet Fury, Semillon/Viognier, McLaren Vale |
Alpha Box & Dice |
2014 |
Australia |
South Australia |
12.5 |
£15 |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
Deep amber colour and looked like sherry. Bruised apple slightly oxidised taste." Weird" |
| 2021-09 |
Australia (AGM Committee presentation) |
Josef Chromy 2017 Chardonnay |
Josef Chromy |
2017 |
Australia |
Tasmania |
13 |
£24 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
Very delicate, no hint of oak ,Salty aftertaste. |
| 2021-09 |
Australia (AGM Committee presentation) |
DeBortoli Riorret 2013 Abbey Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley |
DeBortoli Riorret |
2013 |
Australia |
Victoria |
13 |
£24 |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
Dark for a pinot with a voluptuous taste and texture. Well integrated with some burnt notes. Plummy, spicy aftertaste. |
| 2021-09 |
Australia (AGM Committee presentation) |
Alpha Box & Dice 2014 Xola, Aglianico, McLaren Vale |
Alpha Box & Dice |
2014 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14 |
£24 |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
Delicious "old-fashioned Italian taste" with lots of layers. A complex wine with "blackjack and liquorice" and balsamic notes with spice at the end. |
| 2021-09 |
Australia (AGM Committee presentation) |
Majella 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra |
Majella |
2013 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.5 |
£25 |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
Eucalyptus nose, classic from the area. Masses of tannins and ripe fruit. "Essence of wine", "a wine stock cube". Very rich wine which has years to go. Well-structured with persistent tannins. "a good mouthful"..."Absolutely glorious" and "tastes like a "bloody Mary!" |
| 2021-09 |
Australia (AGM Committee presentation) |
Charles Melton 2015 Nine Popes, Barossa |
Charles Melton |
2015 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.5 |
£35 |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
Very sweet, very ripe, drinking too early (needs another 10 years). Not convinced by this Australian ... "as close to Châteauneuf-du-Pape as the moon is to Mars!"" |
| 2021-10 |
Faugères |
Domain Ollier Taillefer, 2015 Allegro (Blanc) |
Domain Ollier Taillefer, |
2015 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
14 |
£13 |
1.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
Roussane & Rolie |
| 2021-10 |
Faugères |
Les Vignerons des Crus Faugères 2007 Les Font des Caussiniojouis (Rouge) |
Les Vignerons des Crus Faugères |
2007 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
13 |
£2.50 |
2.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-10 |
Faugères |
Domain Ollier Taillefer, 2007 Castel Fossibus (Rouge) |
Domain Ollier Taillefer, |
2007 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
14 |
£16 |
3.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-10 |
Faugères |
Jerome Rateau, Empreinte Carbone 2016 Haut Lignieres (Blanc) |
Jerome Rateau, Empreinte Carbone |
2016 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
12 |
£25 |
4.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-10 |
Faugères |
Domaine Valambelle 2005 Grande Cuvée (Rouge) |
Domaine Valambelle |
2005 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
13.5 |
£20 |
5.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-10 |
Faugères |
Domaine de Trinités 2010 Cuvée 42 (Rouge) |
Domaine de Trinités |
2010 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
15 |
£20 |
6.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-10 |
Faugères |
Domaine Leon Barral 2016 Blanc (Orange), VdP de l'Herault |
Domaine Leon Barral |
2016 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
15 |
£25 |
7.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-10 |
Faugères |
Domaine de Cébène 2011 Felgaria (Rouge) |
Domaine de Cébène |
2011 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
14.5 |
£30 |
8.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-10 |
Faugères |
Leon Barral 2004 Valliniere (Rouge) |
Leon Barral |
2004 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
14 |
£45 |
9.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-11 |
Croatia |
Domaine Koquelicot 2013 Cuvée Santa Chiara |
Domaine Koquelicot |
2013 |
Croatia |
Istria |
13 |
£16 |
1.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-11 |
Croatia |
Kabola 2016 Malvazija |
Kabola |
2016 |
Croatia |
Istria |
13.5 |
£16.5 |
2.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-11 |
Croatia |
Iločki Podrumi 2018 Traminac |
Iločki Podrumi |
2018 |
Croatia |
Danube |
13.5 |
£18 |
3.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-11 |
Croatia |
Vina Kozlovič 2017 Teran |
Vina Kozlovič |
2017 |
Croatia |
Istria |
13 |
£15 |
4.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-11 |
Croatia |
Damjanić 2018 Borgonja |
Damjanić |
2018 |
Croatia |
Istria |
12.5 |
£18 |
5.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-11 |
Croatia |
Ilocki Podrumi 2015 Frankova |
Ilocki Podrumi |
2015 |
Croatia |
Danube |
12.5 |
£17 |
6.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-11 |
Croatia |
Matusko 2014 Dingač |
Matusko |
2014 |
Croatia |
Dalmatia |
14.5 |
£28 |
7.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-11 |
Croatia |
Kabola 2015 Amfora, Teran |
Kabola |
2015 |
Croatia |
Istria |
13 |
£43 |
8.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-11 |
Croatia |
Benvenuti 2015 Corona Grande |
Benvenuti |
2015 |
Croatia |
Istria |
15 |
£25 |
9.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-12 |
Christmas Tasting |
Louis Roederer, Brut Premier |
Louis Roederer |
NV |
France |
Champagne |
12 |
£39 |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-12 |
Christmas Tasting |
Selbach-Oster 2019 Bomer, Riesling Trocken |
Selbach-Oster |
2019 |
Germany |
Mosel |
12.5 |
£25 |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-12 |
Christmas Tasting |
Van Volxem 2015 Saar Riesling |
Van Volxem |
2015 |
Germany |
Mosel |
12 |
£18.50 |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-12 |
Christmas Tasting |
Tohu Whenua Awa 2017 Single Vineyard Chardonnay |
Tohu Whenua Awa |
2017 |
New Zealand |
Marlborough |
13 |
£20 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-12 |
Christmas Tasting |
Chateau des Jacques 2009 La Roche, Moulin-a-Vent |
Chateau des Jacques |
2009 |
France |
Beaujolais |
13 |
£28 |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-12 |
Christmas Tasting |
Maison Capitan Gagnerot 1999 Les Grandes Lolieres Corton Grand Cru |
Maison Capitan Gagnerot |
1999 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£45 |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-12 |
Christmas Tasting |
Kanonkop 2015 Pinotage, Stellenbosch |
Kanonkop |
2015 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14.5 |
£25.80 |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2021-12 |
Christmas Tasting |
Grahams 1984 Quinta dos Malvedos |
Grahams |
1984 |
Portugal |
Douro |
20 |
£78 |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2020-01 |
NorthWest Spain |
Palacio de Fefiñanes 2016 Albarino de Fefiñanes III, Rías Baixas |
Palacio de Fefiñanes |
2016 |
Spain |
Galicia |
13.5 |
£36 |
1.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2020-01 |
NorthWest Spain |
Bodegas Valdesil 2015 Pezas de Portella, Godello |
Bodegas Valdesil |
2015 |
Spain |
Galicia |
14.5 |
£22 |
2.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2020-01 |
NorthWest Spain |
Bodegas Valdesil 2012 Pezas de Portella, Godello |
Bodegas Valdesil |
2012 |
Spain |
Galicia |
14 |
£23 |
3.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2020-01 |
NorthWest Spain |
Bodegas Valdesil 2015 Valderroa Carballo, Mencia, Valdeorras |
Bodegas Valdesil |
2015 |
Spain |
Galicia |
13.5 |
£16 |
4.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2020-01 |
NorthWest Spain |
Fedellos do Couto 2017 Bastarda, Ribeira Sacra |
Fedellos do Couto |
2017 |
Spain |
Galicia |
12.5 |
£35 |
5.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2020-01 |
NorthWest Spain |
Bodegas Zarate 2016 Carralocoba, Caiño Tinto, Rías Baixas |
Bodegas Zarate |
2016 |
Spain |
Galicia |
11.5 |
£31 |
6.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2020-01 |
NorthWest Spain |
Bodegas Peixes 2016 Peixa da Estrada, Rías Baixas |
Bodegas Peixes |
2016 |
Spain |
Galicia |
12.5 |
£21 |
7.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2020-01 |
NorthWest Spain |
Castro Ventosa 2014 Valtuille, Cepas Centenarias, Mencia, Bierzo |
Castro Ventosa |
2014 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
14 |
£41 |
8.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2020-02 |
Chianti Classico |
Podere Castellinuzza 2016 Chianti Classico |
Podere Castellinuzza |
2016 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
14 |
£15 |
1.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2020-02 |
Chianti Classico |
Isole e Olena 2016 Chianti Classico |
Isole e Olena |
2016 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
14 |
£20.5 |
2.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2020-02 |
Chianti Classico |
Nittardi 2013 Chianti Classico Reserva |
Nittardi |
2013 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
13.5 |
£48 |
3.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2020-02 |
Chianti Classico |
Marchesi Aninori Tenuta Tignanello 2013 Chianti Classico Reserva |
Marchesi Aninori Tenuta Tignanello |
2013 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
14 |
£30 |
4.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2020-02 |
Chianti Classico |
Castello di Volpaia 2008 "Coltassala" Chianti Classico Reserva |
Castello di Volpaia |
2008 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
13.5 |
£46.5 |
5.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2020-02 |
Chianti Classico |
Poggio al Sole 2015 "Casasilia", Chianti Classico Gran Selezione |
Poggio al Sole |
2015 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
14.5 |
£30 |
6.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2020-02 |
Chianti Classico |
Castello Vicchiomaggio 2015 "La Prima", Chianti Classico Gran Selezione |
Castello Vicchiomaggio |
2015 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
14 |
£36 |
7.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2020-02 |
Chianti Classico |
Casstello Fonterutoli Mazzei 2010 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione |
Casstello Fonterutoli Mazzei |
2010 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
14 |
£39 |
8.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-01 |
The Loire, a psychological journey |
Pierre Chanau 2015 Gros Plant du Pays Nantais Sur Lie |
Pierre Chanau |
2015 |
France |
Loire |
11 |
€2 |
1.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-01 |
The Loire, a psychological journey |
Chateau de la Galissonnière 2014 Clémence Lefeuvre, Muscadet Sèvre et Main, Sur Lie |
Chateau de la Galissonnière |
2014 |
France |
Loire |
12 |
€8 |
2.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-01 |
The Loire, a psychological journey |
Vignerons du Pallet 2014 Jubilation le Palett, Muscadet Sèvre et Main |
Vignerons du Pallet |
2014 |
France |
Loire |
12 |
€11 |
3.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-01 |
The Loire, a psychological journey |
Chateau de la Galissonnière 2014 Tresor (50cl) |
Chateau de la Galissonnière |
2014 |
France |
Loire |
12 |
€7 |
4.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-01 |
The Loire, a psychological journey |
Peter Lauer 1984 Reserve Sekt (Deutsche Schaumwein, disgorded 2018) |
Peter Lauer |
1984 |
Germany |
Mosel (Saar) |
9.5 |
€45 |
5.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-01 |
The Loire, a psychological journey |
Domaine de Rocheville 2013 Clos de la Thibaudiere, Saumur Blanc |
Domaine de Rocheville |
2013 |
France |
Loire |
12 |
€16 |
6.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-01 |
The Loire, a psychological journey |
Chateau du Hureau 1999 Cuvee Lisagarth, Saumur Champigny |
Chateau du Hureau |
1999 |
France |
Loire |
13 |
€20 |
7.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
Blind A |
| 2019-01 |
The Loire, a psychological journey |
Domaine de la Chevalerie 2014 Breteche, Bourgueil |
Domaine de la Chevalerie |
2014 |
France |
Loire |
13 |
€12 |
8.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
Blind B |
| 2019-01 |
The Loire, a psychological journey |
Couly-Dutheil 2015 Baronnie Madelaine, Chinon |
Couly-Dutheil |
2015 |
France |
Loire |
13.5 |
€12 |
9.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
Blind C |
| 2019-01 |
The Loire, a psychological journey |
Château de Fesles 1996 Bonnezeaux |
Château de Fesles |
1996 |
France |
Loire |
13 |
€25 |
10.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-01 |
The Loire, a psychological journey |
Domaine de Montgilet 2015 Les Trois Schistes Coteaux de l'Aubance |
Domaine de Montgilet |
2015 |
France |
Loire |
11 |
£22.50 |
11.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-02 |
Hungary |
Tibor Gál 2016 Kadarka, Eger |
Tibor Gál |
2016 |
Hungary |
Felső-Magyarország |
11.5 |
£11.95 |
1.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-02 |
Hungary |
Heumann 2013 Kekfrankos Reserve, Villány-Siklos |
Heumann |
2013 |
Hungary |
Dél- Pannónia |
14 |
£14.95 |
2.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-02 |
Hungary |
Jackfall 2012 Cabernet Franc, Villány |
Jackfall |
2012 |
Hungary |
Dél- Pannónia |
14 |
£15.99 |
3.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-02 |
Hungary |
St Andrea 2013 Hangács Dűlő Egri Bikavér |
St Andrea |
2013 |
Hungary |
Felső-Magyarország |
14.5 |
£19 |
4.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-02 |
Hungary |
Kolonics 2015 Somlói Juhfark, Somló |
Kolonics |
2015 |
Hungary |
Balaton |
14 |
£16.50 |
5.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-02 |
Hungary |
Demeter Zoltán 2016 Tokaj Furmint |
Demeter Zoltán |
2016 |
Hungary |
Tokaj-Hegyalja |
11.5 |
£22.49 |
6.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-02 |
Hungary |
Szent Tamás 2015 Dongó Furmint, Mád |
Szent Tamás |
2015 |
Hungary |
Tokaj-Hegyalja |
13.5 |
£27 |
7.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-02 |
Hungary |
Disznókő 2007 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú |
Disznókő |
2007 |
Hungary |
Tokaj-Hegyalja |
12.5 |
£21.59 |
8.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-02 |
Hungary |
Tokajicum Borhaz 2013 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú |
Tokajicum Borhaz |
2013 |
Hungary |
Tokaj-Hegyalja |
10.5 |
£28.50 |
9.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-03 |
AGM Committee Presentation |
Peller Estates, Ice Cuvee, Sparkling Rose |
Peller Estates |
NV |
Canada |
Niagara Peninsula |
12 |
£35 |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-03 |
AGM Committee Presentation |
Quinta da Soalheiro 2017 Albarino Reserva |
Quinta da Soalheiro |
2017 |
Portugal |
Vinho Verde |
13 |
£28 |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-03 |
AGM Committee Presentation |
(Bodegas Manzanos) 2017 Targa, Tempranillo Blanco |
(Bodegas Manzanos) |
2017 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
12.5 |
£15 |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-03 |
AGM Committee Presentation |
Agathe Bursin 2017 Bollenberg Muscat |
Agathe Bursin |
2017 |
France |
Alsace |
12.5 |
£12 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-03 |
AGM Committee Presentation |
Jean-Marc Pillot 2015 "Les Pierres" Chassagne-Montrachet |
Jean-Marc Pillot |
2015 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£45 |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-03 |
AGM Committee Presentation |
Chateau Bargylus 2011 |
Chateau Bargylus |
2011 |
Syria |
Lattaquie |
14 |
£30 |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-03 |
AGM Committee Presentation |
Woodstock 2013 Collett Lane, McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon |
Woodstock |
2013 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.5 |
£24 |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-03 |
AGM Committee Presentation |
De Bortoli 2008 Noble One |
De Bortoli |
2008 |
Australia |
New South Wales |
10 |
£18 |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-04 |
Southern Rhone |
Léon Perdigal 2017 Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc |
Léon Perdigal |
2017 |
France |
Rhône |
13 |
£10 |
1.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-04 |
Southern Rhone |
Famille Perrin, Château de Beaucastel 2013 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc |
Famille Perrin, Château de Beaucastel |
2013 |
France |
Rhône |
13.5 |
£59 |
2.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-04 |
Southern Rhone |
Domaine des Armouriers 2012 Hautes Terrasses, IGP Méditérranée |
Domaine des Armouriers |
2012 |
France |
Rhône |
14.5 |
£16 |
3.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-04 |
Southern Rhone |
Domaine des Armouriers 2012 Signature, Vaqueyras |
Domaine des Armouriers |
2012 |
France |
Rhône |
14.5 |
£10 |
4.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-04 |
Southern Rhone |
Domaine la Soumade 2011 Cuvée Prestige, Rasteau |
Domaine la Soumade |
2011 |
France |
Rhône |
14.5 |
£11 |
5.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-04 |
Southern Rhone |
Domaine la Soumade 2010 Gigondas |
Domaine la Soumade |
2010 |
France |
Rhône |
14.5 |
£20 |
6.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-04 |
Southern Rhone |
Domaine de la Janasse 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
Domaine de la Janasse |
2012 |
France |
Rhône |
14.5 |
£32 |
7.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-04 |
Southern Rhone |
Georges Lelektsoglou (Compagnie de l'Hermitage) 2015 Lieu dit Pignan, Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
Georges Lelektsoglou (Compagnie de l'Hermitage) |
2015 |
France |
Rhône |
15 |
£61 |
8.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-05 |
Languedoc (excl. Faugères) |
Domaine Gaujal 2017 Cuvée Ludovic Gaujal Picpoul de Pinet |
Domaine Gaujal |
2017 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
12.5 |
£11.75 |
1.0 |
John Mayes & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
12 votes |
| 2019-05 |
Languedoc (excl. Faugères) |
Domaine de Moscaillo 2016 Limoux, Chardonnay |
Domaine de Moscaillo |
2016 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
13 |
£16.16 |
2.0 |
John Mayes & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
2 votes |
| 2019-05 |
Languedoc (excl. Faugères) |
Domaine Jones 2017 Les Perles de Jones Carignan Gris, Vin de France |
Domaine Jones |
2017 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
13 |
£17.00 |
3.0 |
John Mayes & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
9 votes |
| 2019-05 |
Languedoc (excl. Faugères) |
Borie de Maurel 2016 Belle de Nuit Minervois La Livinière |
Borie de Maurel |
2016 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
13.5 |
£20 |
4.0 |
John Mayes & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
3 votes |
| 2019-05 |
Languedoc (excl. Faugères) |
Borie de Maurel 2016 Maxime, Minervois La Livinière |
Borie de Maurel |
2016 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
13.5 |
£20 |
5.0 |
John Mayes & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
4 votes |
| 2019-05 |
Languedoc (excl. Faugères) |
Maison Sichel, Château Trillol 2014 Corbières |
Maison Sichel, Château Trillol |
2014 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
14 |
£14.95 |
6.0 |
John Mayes & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
4 votes |
| 2019-05 |
Languedoc (excl. Faugères) |
Domaine de Montcalmès 2015 Terrasses du Larzac |
Domaine de Montcalmès |
2015 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
14 |
£29.50 |
7.0 |
John Mayes & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
4 votes |
| 2019-05 |
Languedoc (excl. Faugères) |
Château Milhau-Lacugue 2008 Les Curées St Chinian |
Château Milhau-Lacugue |
2008 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
15 |
£19.95 |
8.0 |
John Mayes & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
3 votes |
| 2019-05 |
Languedoc (excl. Faugères) |
Mas de Gassac Daumas 2008 Red Blend, Pays d'Hérault |
Mas de Gassac Daumas |
2008 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
13 |
£27.90 |
9.0 |
John Mayes & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
5 votes |
| 2019-06 |
Forgotten Varietals (14 Drops) |
Testalonga El Bandito 2018 "I wish I was a Ninja" Methode Ancestrale, Colombard |
Testalonga El Bandito |
2018 |
South Africa |
Western Cape |
9.5 |
£22 |
1.0 |
Fiona McLain |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-06 |
Forgotten Varietals (14 Drops) |
Davenport 2017 "Horsmonden" White |
Davenport |
2017 |
England |
East Sussex |
11.5 |
£20 |
2.0 |
Fiona McLain |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-06 |
Forgotten Varietals (14 Drops) |
Domaine Bruno Lupin 2017 Cru Frangy, Roussette de Savoie |
Domaine Bruno Lupin |
2017 |
France |
Jura |
12.5 |
£17 |
3.0 |
Fiona McLain |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-06 |
Forgotten Varietals (14 Drops) |
Domaine Antoine Arena 2018 "Carco" Patrimonio Vermentino |
Domaine Antoine Arena |
2018 |
France |
Corsica |
12.5 |
£36 |
4.0 |
Fiona McLain |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-06 |
Forgotten Varietals (14 Drops) |
Montenidoli 2017 "Canaiuolo" Rosato, San Gimignano |
Montenidoli |
2017 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
13.5 |
£24 |
5.0 |
Fiona McLain |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-06 |
Forgotten Varietals (14 Drops) |
Weingut Judith Beck 2017 Zweigelt |
Weingut Judith Beck |
2017 |
Austria |
Burgenland |
12.5 |
£17.50 |
6.0 |
Fiona McLain |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-06 |
Forgotten Varietals (14 Drops) |
Bodegas Pittacum 2015 Bierzo Tinto |
Bodegas Pittacum |
2015 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
14.5 |
£19.50 |
7.0 |
Fiona McLain |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-06 |
Forgotten Varietals (14 Drops) |
I Vigneri di Salvo Foti 2016 "Vinupetra", Etna Rosso |
I Vigneri di Salvo Foti |
2016 |
Italy |
Sicily |
13.5 |
£36 |
8.0 |
Fiona McLain |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-06 |
Forgotten Varietals (14 Drops) |
Clos Lapeyre 2016 "Magendia", Jurançon Moelleux |
Clos Lapeyre |
2016 |
France |
South West |
12.5 |
£28 |
9.0 |
Fiona McLain |
Page |
PDF |
(Petit Manseng) |
| 2019-07 |
Portugal, the wines of Conceito (Concept) |
Conceito, Contraste 2015 Branco |
Conceito, Contraste |
2015 |
Portugal |
Douro |
13 |
£11 |
1.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-07 |
Portugal, the wines of Conceito (Concept) |
Conceito, Conceito 2014 Alvarinho |
Conceito, Conceito |
2014 |
Portugal |
Vinho Verde |
13 |
£17.50 |
2.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-07 |
Portugal, the wines of Conceito (Concept) |
Conceito, Ontem 2016 Branco |
Conceito, Ontem |
2016 |
Portugal |
Portugal |
11.5 |
£28 |
3.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-07 |
Portugal, the wines of Conceito (Concept) |
Conceito, Conceito 2016 Branco+^ |
Conceito, Conceito |
2016 |
Portugal |
Douro |
13 |
£32 |
4.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-07 |
Portugal, the wines of Conceito (Concept) |
Conceito, Contraste 2016 Tinto |
Conceito, Contraste |
2016 |
Portugal |
Douro |
13.5 |
£11 |
5.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-07 |
Portugal, the wines of Conceito (Concept) |
Conceito, Legitimo 2016 Tinto |
Conceito, Legitimo |
2016 |
Portugal |
Portugal |
13.5 |
£21 |
6.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-07 |
Portugal, the wines of Conceito (Concept) |
Conceito, Ontem 2015 Tinto |
Conceito, Ontem |
2015 |
Portugal |
Portugal |
14 |
£38 |
7.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-07 |
Portugal, the wines of Conceito (Concept) |
Conceito, Conceito 2013 Tinto |
Conceito, Conceito |
2013 |
Portugal |
Douro |
14 |
£32 |
8.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-08 |
California |
Roederer Estate, Quartet, Brut, Anderson Valley |
Roederer Estate |
NV |
USA |
California |
12.5 |
£28 |
1.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-08 |
California |
Wente Vineyards, 2015 Riverbank Riesling, Monterey |
Wente Vineyards, |
2015 |
USA |
California |
13 |
£15 |
2.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-08 |
California |
Wente Vineyards, 2017 Morning Fog Chardonnay, Livermore Valley |
Wente Vineyards, |
2017 |
USA |
California |
13.5 |
£16 |
3.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-08 |
California |
Trefethen Family Vineyards, 2016 Chardonnay, Napa Valley |
Trefethen Family Vineyards, |
2016 |
USA |
California |
13.4 |
£26 |
4.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-08 |
California |
Au Bon Climat, 2016 Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir |
Au Bon Climat, |
2016 |
USA |
California |
13.5 |
£30 |
5.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-08 |
California |
Wente Vineyards, 2015 Sandstone Merlot, Livermore Valley |
Wente Vineyards, |
2015 |
USA |
California |
13.5 |
£16 |
6.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-08 |
California |
Turley Wine Cellars, 2016 Juvenile, Zinfandel, Napa Valley |
Turley Wine Cellars, |
2016 |
USA |
California |
13.5 |
£28 |
7.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-08 |
California |
Ridge Estate, 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains |
Ridge Estate, |
2014 |
USA |
California |
13.5 |
£61 |
8.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-09 |
Frescobaldi |
Frescobaldi Brut, NV Sparkling, Trento |
Frescobaldi Brut |
NV |
Italy |
Sud Tirol/Alto Adige |
12.5 |
£22.35 |
1.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-09 |
Frescobaldi |
Ammiraglia, 2017 Massovito, Vermentino |
Ammiraglia, |
2017 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
12 |
£17.62 |
2.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-09 |
Frescobaldi |
Attems 2018 Ribolla Gialla |
Attems |
2018 |
Italy |
Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
12.5 |
£20.26 |
3.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-09 |
Frescobaldi |
Castiglioni 2017 Chianti |
Castiglioni |
2017 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
13 |
£15.26 |
4.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-09 |
Frescobaldi |
CastelGiocondo 1997 Brunello di Montalcino |
CastelGiocondo |
1997 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
13 |
£80 |
5.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
"Just there", "enough black fruit to enjoy" |
| 2019-09 |
Frescobaldi |
CastelGiocondo 2009 Brunello di Montalcino |
CastelGiocondo |
2009 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
14.5 |
£62 |
6.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
"a lot of spiciness, but alcohol is heavy" |
| 2019-09 |
Frescobaldi |
Tenuta Luce della Vite, 2016 Lucente |
Tenuta Luce della Vite, |
2016 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
14 |
£48 |
7.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-09 |
Frescobaldi |
ArtiStiper Frescobaldi 2011 Montesodi |
ArtiStiper Frescobaldi |
2011 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
14.5 |
£80 |
8.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-10 |
A final Wander around Rioja |
Luis Cañas 2013 Crianza (Alavesa) |
Luis Cañas |
2013 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
14 |
£19 |
1.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-10 |
A final Wander around Rioja |
CVNE 2014 Imperial Reserva (Alta) |
CVNE |
2014 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
14 |
£22 |
2.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-10 |
A final Wander around Rioja |
Muga 2011 Reserva (Alta) |
Muga |
2011 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
14 |
£25 |
3.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-10 |
A final Wander around Rioja |
La Rioja Alta 2008 Vina Ardanza, Reserva (Alta) |
La Rioja Alta |
2008 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13.5 |
£22 |
4.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-10 |
A final Wander around Rioja |
López de Heredia 2004 Tondonia Reserva (Alta) |
López de Heredia |
2004 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13 |
£20 |
5.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-10 |
A final Wander around Rioja |
Faustino 2005 (I) Gran Reserva (Alavesa) |
Faustino |
2005 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13.5 |
£23 |
6.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-10 |
A final Wander around Rioja |
Marqués de Riscal 2007 Gran Reserva (Alavesa) |
Marqués de Riscal |
2007 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
14 |
£26 |
7.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-10 |
A final Wander around Rioja |
Sierra Cantabria 2008 Gran Reserva (Alavesa) |
Sierra Cantabria |
2008 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
14 |
£38 |
8.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-10 |
A final Wander around Rioja |
Marqués de Murrieta 2009/11 Gran Reserva (Alta) |
Marqués de Murrieta |
2009 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13.5 |
£35 |
9.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-11 |
1990s: Italy vs Spain* |
Bruno Giacosa 2010 Roero Arneis |
Bruno Giacosa |
2010 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
13.5 |
£33 |
1.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-11 |
1990s: Italy vs Spain* |
Vega Saúco 1998 Wences, Toro |
Vega Saúco |
1998 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
13.5 |
£27 |
2.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-11 |
1990s: Italy vs Spain* |
Pérez Pascuas 1998 Vina Pedrosa, Ribera del Duero Crianza |
Pérez Pascuas |
1998 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
13 |
£25 |
3.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-11 |
1990s: Italy vs Spain* |
Cantine Gemma 1990 Barolo |
Cantine Gemma |
1990 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
13 |
£30 |
4.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-11 |
1990s: Italy vs Spain* |
Casa Emma 1997 Chianti Classico |
Casa Emma |
1997 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
13 |
£20 |
5.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-11 |
1990s: Italy vs Spain* |
Podere Poggio Scalette 2000 Il Carbonaioni, Alta Vallee della Greve |
Podere Poggio Scalette |
2000 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
13.5 |
£40 |
6.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-11 |
1990s: Italy vs Spain* |
Pérez Pascuas 1991 Gran Reserva, Ribera del Duero |
Pérez Pascuas |
1991 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
13 |
£70 |
7.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-11 |
1990s: Italy vs Spain* |
Rocca delle Macie 1993 Roccato |
Rocca delle Macie |
1993 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
13 |
£50 |
8.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-11 |
1990s: Italy vs Spain* |
Ca' del Bosco 1990 Maurizio Zanella, VdT Lombardia (Sebino) |
Ca' del Bosco |
1990 |
Italy |
Lombardia |
13 |
£60 |
9.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-11 |
1990s: Italy vs Spain* |
La Boatina 1989 Picolit |
La Boatina |
1989 |
Italy |
Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
13 |
£20 |
10.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
(500ml) |
| 2019-11 |
1990s: Italy vs Spain* |
Ferrando Luigi e Figli 1987 Solativo del Canavese, Erbaluce di Caluso |
Ferrando Luigi e Figli |
1987 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
13 |
£50 |
11.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
(375ml) |
| 2019-11 |
1990s: Italy vs Spain* |
Fattoria Zerbina, 1989 Arrocco Albana di Romagna, Dolce |
Fattoria Zerbina, |
1989 |
Italy |
Emilia-Romagna |
10.5 |
£30 |
12.0 |
Stephen Overy |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Domaine de Durban 2008 Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise |
Domaine de Durban |
2008 |
France |
Rhône |
15 |
n/a |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Niepoort 10 year old White Port |
Niepoort 10 year old White Port |
NV |
Portugal |
Douro |
20 |
£30 |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Vincent Stoeffler 2017 Riesling Tradition |
Vincent Stoeffler |
2017 |
France |
Alsace |
13 |
£21 |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Domaine Gérard Thomas et Filles 2017, Les Murgers des Dents de Chien, Saint Aubin 1er Cru |
Domaine Gérard Thomas et Filles |
2017 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£32.50 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Norman Hardie 2013 Pinot Noir, Niagara |
Norman Hardie |
2013 |
Canada |
Ontario |
12 |
£22 |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Domaine Philippe Chéron 2011 Les Quarante Ouvrées Chambolle Musigny |
Domaine Philippe Chéron |
2011 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£38 |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Domaine Vincent Paris 2009 Granit 30, Cornas |
Domaine Vincent Paris |
2009 |
France |
Rhône |
13 |
£27.30 |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Recanti 2016 Wild Carignan Reserve |
Recanti |
2016 |
Israel |
Judean Hills |
14 |
£30 |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2019-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Taylor's 1999 Quinta de Terra Feita, Vintage Port |
Taylor's |
1999 |
Portugal |
Douro |
20 |
£38 |
9.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-01 |
Chateau Ste. Michelle and friends |
Chateau Ste Michelle 2015 Canoe Ridge Chardonnay, Horse Heaven Hills AVA |
Chateau Ste Michelle |
2015 |
USA |
Washington |
14.5 |
£30 |
1.0 |
Greig Wilson & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-01 |
Chateau Ste. Michelle and friends |
Chateau Ste Michelle 2016 Columbia Valley Riesling Columbia Valley AVA |
Chateau Ste Michelle |
2016 |
USA |
Washington |
12 |
£11.75 |
2.0 |
Greig Wilson & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-01 |
Chateau Ste. Michelle and friends |
Chateau Ste Michelle and Dr Loosen 2015 Eroica Riesling Columbia Valley AVA |
Chateau Ste Michelle and Dr Loosen |
2015 |
USA |
Washington |
12 |
£23.50 |
3.0 |
Greig Wilson & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-01 |
Chateau Ste. Michelle and friends |
Chateau Ste Michelle 2014 Columbia Valley Syrah Columbia Valley AVA |
Chateau Ste Michelle |
2014 |
USA |
Washington |
13.5 |
£14.50 |
4.0 |
Greig Wilson & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-01 |
Chateau Ste. Michelle and friends |
The Pundit 2015 Syrah Columbia Valley AVA |
The Pundit |
2015 |
USA |
Washington |
14.5 |
£30 |
5.0 |
Greig Wilson & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-01 |
Chateau Ste. Michelle and friends |
Chateau Ste Michelle 2013 Canoe Ridge Merlot Horse Heaven Hills AVA |
Chateau Ste Michelle |
2013 |
USA |
Washington |
14.5 |
£31 |
6.0 |
Greig Wilson & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-01 |
Chateau Ste. Michelle and friends |
Chateau Ste Michelle 2013 Cold Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley AVA |
Chateau Ste Michelle |
2013 |
USA |
Washington |
14.5 |
£31 |
7.0 |
Greig Wilson & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-01 |
Chateau Ste. Michelle and friends |
Chateau Ste Michelle 2013 Ethos Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley AVA |
Chateau Ste Michelle |
2013 |
USA |
Washington |
14.5 |
£48 |
8.0 |
Greig Wilson & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-01 |
Chateau Ste. Michelle and friends |
Col Solare 2014 Red Mountain AVA |
Col Solare |
2014 |
USA |
Washington |
14.7 |
£60 |
9.0 |
Greig Wilson & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-01 |
Chateau Ste. Michelle and friends |
Col Solare 2006 Columbia Valley AVA |
Col Solare |
2006 |
USA |
Washington |
14.5 |
£60 (+) |
10.0 |
Greig Wilson & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-02 |
A trip around the white wines of Burgundy |
Vignerons de Buxy, Les Millières 2013 Montagny 1er Cru |
Vignerons de Buxy, Les Millières |
2013 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£12 |
1.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-02 |
A trip around the white wines of Burgundy |
Christophe Cordier 2015 Vielles Vignes, Vire Clesse |
Christophe Cordier |
2015 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
£16 |
2.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-02 |
A trip around the white wines of Burgundy |
Domaine Marcel Couturier 2014 Les Longues Terres, Macon Loche |
Domaine Marcel Couturier |
2014 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
15 |
3.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
*Currently available for via Lay and Wheeler |
| 2018-02 |
A trip around the white wines of Burgundy |
Christophe Cordier 2015 Terroires Rares, Pouilly Fuisse |
Christophe Cordier |
2015 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
£22 |
4.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-02 |
A trip around the white wines of Burgundy |
Domain Cordier 2015 Les Crais, St. Veran |
Domain Cordier |
2015 |
France |
Burgundy |
14 |
£23 |
5.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-02 |
A trip around the white wines of Burgundy |
Le Domaine d'Henri 2013 Fourchaume, Les Allées du Domaine, Chablis 1er Cru |
Le Domaine d'Henri |
2013 |
France |
Burgundy |
12.5 |
£24 |
6.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
* 2014 available from BBR. |
| 2018-02 |
A trip around the white wines of Burgundy |
Domaine Jomain 2014 Bourgogne Chardonnay |
Domaine Jomain |
2014 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£14 |
7.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-02 |
A trip around the white wines of Burgundy |
Louis Latour 2014 Chassagne Montrachet |
Louis Latour |
2014 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
£34.60 |
8.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-02 |
A trip around the white wines of Burgundy |
Louis Latour 2015 Mersault |
Louis Latour |
2015 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
£34.10 |
9.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-03 |
AGM Tasting |
Taittinger Millesime 2009 Champagne |
Taittinger Millesime |
2009 |
France |
Champagne |
12.5 |
£47 |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-03 |
AGM Tasting |
Estate Argyros 2016 Estate Assyrtiko, Santorini PDO |
Estate Argyros |
2016 |
Greece |
Aegean |
13.5 |
£16.55 |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-03 |
AGM Tasting |
S.A. Prüm 2010 Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Kabinett |
S.A. Prüm |
2010 |
Germany |
Mosel |
11 |
£23.40* |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-03 |
AGM Tasting |
Wild Earth 2014 Pinot Noir |
Wild Earth |
2014 |
New Zealand |
Central Otago |
14.5 |
£24 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-03 |
AGM Tasting |
Fattoria La Gerla 2006 Brunello di Montalcino |
Fattoria La Gerla |
2006 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
14 |
£26** |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-03 |
AGM Tasting |
Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez 2003 Tinto Pesquera Reserva Especial, Ribera del Duero |
Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez |
2003 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
14 |
£30 |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-03 |
AGM Tasting |
Tintonegro 1955 Vineyard 2011 Malbec |
Tintonegro |
1955 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14 |
£30 |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-03 |
AGM Tasting |
Fabre Montmayou, H.J. Fabre 2015 Barrel Selection Malbec, Rio Negro |
Fabre Montmayou, H.J. Fabre |
2015 |
Argentina |
Patagonia |
14 |
£15.99 |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-03 |
AGM Tasting |
Château Doisy Daëne 2007 Barsac |
Château Doisy Daëne |
2007 |
France |
Bordeaux |
14 |
£15 |
9.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-04 |
Wines of Switzerland |
Domaine de Maison Blanche 2009 Blanc de Blanc Brut, AOC Mont-sur-Rolle Grand Cru |
Domaine de Maison Blanche |
2009 |
Switzerland |
Vaud (La Côte) |
12.7 |
£33.02 |
1.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-04 |
Wines of Switzerland |
Domaine de Montmollin 2017 Auvernier Non-filtré, Chasselas |
Domaine de Montmollin |
2017 |
Switzerland |
Neuchatel |
11 |
£18.88 |
2.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-04 |
Wines of Switzerland |
Scholssgut Bachtobel 2014 Muller-Thurgau |
Scholssgut Bachtobel |
2014 |
Switzerland |
Thurgau |
12 |
£27.46 |
3.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-04 |
Wines of Switzerland |
Provins 2014 Maitre de Chais Reserve Speciale, Petite Arvine de Fully |
Provins |
2014 |
Switzerland |
Valais |
14 |
£32.95 |
4.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-04 |
Wines of Switzerland |
Guido Brivio 2012 Bianco Rovere, Bianco di Uve Merlot Ticino |
Guido Brivio |
2012 |
Switzerland |
Ticino |
12.8 |
£38.92 |
5.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-04 |
Wines of Switzerland |
Cicero Weinbau 2012 Alte Reben Pinot Noir |
Cicero Weinbau |
2012 |
Switzerland |
Graubünden |
13.5 |
£26.40 |
6.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-04 |
Wines of Switzerland |
Cave de Geneve 2012 L'Humaniste Gamaret-Syrah |
Cave de Geneve |
2012 |
Switzerland |
Geneva |
13 |
£23.62 |
7.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-04 |
Wines of Switzerland |
Guido Brivio 2015 Baiocco Merlot |
Guido Brivio |
2015 |
Switzerland |
Ticino |
12.8 |
£24 |
8.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-04 |
Wines of Switzerland |
Provins 2012 Maitre de Chais Reserve Speciale , Cornalin |
Provins |
2012 |
Switzerland |
Valais |
14 |
£36.02 |
9.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-05 |
Mosel and Saar Riesling: Young vs Mature |
Weingut Westhofen, 1964 Westhofener Kirchenstuck Natur |
Weingut Westhofen, |
1964 |
Germany |
Rheinhessen |
10 |
£0.50 |
0.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
"Corked". Pulled from the tasting but sampled by some at the end. |
| 2018-05 |
Mosel and Saar Riesling: Young vs Mature |
Bischofliche Weingut Trier, Ayler Kupp 2015/16 Spatlese Feinherb |
Bischofliche Weingut Trier, Ayler Kupp |
2015 |
Germany |
Mosel (Saar) |
11 |
£17 |
1.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
/ |
| 2018-05 |
Mosel and Saar Riesling: Young vs Mature |
Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm 1979 Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett |
Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm |
1979 |
Germany |
Mosel |
9 |
£20 |
2.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-05 |
Mosel and Saar Riesling: Young vs Mature |
Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm 2015 Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett |
Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm |
2015 |
Germany |
Mosel |
8.5 |
£15 |
3.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
Reminiscent of a North East Italian white |
| 2018-05 |
Mosel and Saar Riesling: Young vs Mature |
Van Volxem 2011 "1900" Sekt Brut |
Van Volxem |
2011 |
Germany |
Mosel (Saar) |
12 |
£27 |
4.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-05 |
Mosel and Saar Riesling: Young vs Mature |
Reichsgraff von Kesselstatt 1993 Scharzhofberger Kabinett |
Reichsgraff von Kesselstatt |
1993 |
Germany |
Mosel (Saar) |
8.5 |
£20 |
5.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-05 |
Mosel and Saar Riesling: Young vs Mature |
Le Gallais (Egon Muller) 2014 Wiltinger Braune Kupp Kabinett |
Le Gallais (Egon Muller) |
2014 |
Germany |
Mosel (Saar) |
9.5 |
£35 |
6.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-05 |
Mosel and Saar Riesling: Young vs Mature |
Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm 2004 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese |
Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm |
2004 |
Germany |
Mosel |
7 |
£32 |
7.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-05 |
Mosel and Saar Riesling: Young vs Mature |
Hohe Domkirche 1983 Scharzhofberger Auslese |
Hohe Domkirche |
1983 |
Germany |
Mosel (Saar) |
9 |
£27 |
8.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-05 |
Mosel and Saar Riesling: Young vs Mature |
Weingut P. Licht-Bergweiler 1976 Brauneberger Juffer Beerenauslese |
Weingut P. Licht-Bergweiler |
1976 |
Germany |
Mosel |
10 |
£41 |
9.0 |
Eric Egan |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-06 |
The other Pinots |
Champagne Salmon, Brut Rose |
Champagne Salmon |
NV |
France |
Champagne |
12 |
£35 |
1.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-06 |
The other Pinots |
Domaines Schlumberger 2015 Les Princes Abbes Pinot Blanc |
Domaines Schlumberger |
2015 |
France |
Alsace |
13 |
£16 |
2.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-06 |
The other Pinots |
Stopham Estate 2014 Pinot Blanc |
Stopham Estate |
2014 |
England |
Sussex |
11 |
£15 |
3.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-06 |
The other Pinots |
Jermann 2016 Pinot Grigio |
Jermann |
2016 |
Italy |
Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
13 |
£20 |
4.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-06 |
The other Pinots |
Joseph Swan Vineyards 2010 Russian River Pinot Gris |
Joseph Swan Vineyards |
2010 |
USA |
California |
14.5 |
£20 |
5.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-06 |
The other Pinots |
Bests Great Western 2010 Young Vine Pinot Meunier |
Bests Great Western |
2010 |
Australia |
Victoria |
12 |
£25.66 |
6.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-06 |
The other Pinots |
Kanonkop Estate 2014 Pinotage, Stellenbosch |
Kanonkop Estate |
2014 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14.5 |
£25 |
7.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-06 |
The other Pinots |
Domaine Charles Francois et Fils 2016 Bourgogne Passetoutgrain |
Domaine Charles Francois et Fils |
2016 |
France |
Burgundy |
12.5 |
£25 |
8.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-07 |
(Weird) Argentina |
Zorzal Eggo 2015 Blanc de Cal, Sauvignon Blanc, Valle de Uco |
Zorzal Eggo |
2015 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
13 |
£16 |
1.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-07 |
(Weird) Argentina |
Trapiche 2016 Costa & Pampa, Chardonnay, Chapadmalal |
Trapiche |
2016 |
Argentina |
Buenos Aires |
12.5 |
£17 |
2.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-07 |
(Weird) Argentina |
Vicentin 2017 Blanc de Malbec, Valle de Uco |
Vicentin |
2017 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14 |
£16 |
3.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-07 |
(Weird) Argentina |
Zorzal Eggo 2016 Franco, Cabernet Franc, Valle de Uco |
Zorzal Eggo |
2016 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
13.5 |
£16 |
4.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-07 |
(Weird) Argentina |
Gauchezco 2014 Reserve Petit Verdot |
Gauchezco |
2014 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14 |
£16 |
5.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-07 |
(Weird) Argentina |
Munay 2017 Tannat, Valle de Cafayate |
Munay |
2017 |
Argentina |
Salta |
14 |
£15 |
6.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-07 |
(Weird) Argentina |
Viñalba 2016 Reserve Malbec-Touroga Nacional, Valle de Uco |
Viñalba |
2016 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14 |
£10 |
7.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-07 |
(Weird) Argentina |
Masi Tupungato, 2015 Corbec Appassimento, Valle de Uco |
Masi Tupungato, |
2015 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
15 |
£26 |
8.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-07 |
(Weird) Argentina |
Familia Zuccardi 2015 Emma Zuccardi Bonarda, Valle de Uco |
Familia Zuccardi |
2015 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
13 |
£28.50 |
9.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-07 |
(Weird) Argentina |
Trapiche 2010 Iscay Syrah-Viognier, Valle de Uco |
Trapiche |
2010 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
15 |
£34 |
10.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-08 |
Priorat - The Hills are alive? |
Cellers Unió 2015 Roureda Llicorella, Pedro Ximenez, Poboleda |
Cellers Unió |
2015 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
14 |
£21 |
1.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-08 |
Priorat - The Hills are alive? |
Álvaro Palacios 2016 Camins del Priorat, Gratallops |
Álvaro Palacios |
2016 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
14.5 |
£19 |
2.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-08 |
Priorat - The Hills are alive? |
Cop de Ma 2014 Fort, Poboleda |
Cop de Ma |
2014 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
14 |
£15 |
3.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-08 |
Priorat - The Hills are alive? |
Mas la Mola 2012, Poboleda |
Mas la Mola |
2012 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
15 |
£29 |
4.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-08 |
Priorat - The Hills are alive? |
Mas la Mola 2015, Poboleda |
Mas la Mola |
2015 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
15 |
£26 |
5.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-08 |
Priorat - The Hills are alive? |
Scala Dei 2011 Cartoixa, Poboleda |
Scala Dei |
2011 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
15 |
£39 |
6.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-08 |
Priorat - The Hills are alive? |
Celler Ripoll Sans 2004 Closa Batllet, Gratallops |
Celler Ripoll Sans |
2004 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
14.5 |
£33.50 |
7.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-08 |
Priorat - The Hills are alive? |
Álvaro Palacios 2010 Vi de Vila, Gratallops |
Álvaro Palacios |
2010 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
14.5 |
£37 |
8.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-08 |
Priorat - The Hills are alive? |
Álvaro Palacios 2010 Finca Dofí , Gratallops |
Álvaro Palacios |
2010 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
14.5 |
£53 |
9.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-09 |
Madeira |
Barbeito, Rainwater Reserve, Medium Dry |
Barbeito |
NV |
Portugal |
Madeira |
18 |
£13.50 |
1.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-09 |
Madeira |
Henriques & Henriques, 10 year old Sercial |
Henriques & Henriques |
NV |
Portugal |
Madeira |
20 |
£20 |
2.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-09 |
Madeira |
Blandy's, 10 year old Verdelho |
Blandy's |
NV |
Portugal |
Madeira |
19 |
£19 |
3.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-09 |
Madeira |
Blandy's, 20 year old Terrantez |
Blandy's |
NV |
Portugal |
Madeira |
20 |
£48 |
4.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-09 |
Madeira |
Henriques & Henriques, 10 year old Malvasia |
Henriques & Henriques |
NV |
Portugal |
Madeira |
20 |
£19.50 |
5.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-09 |
Madeira |
Blandy's 2002 Colheita, Sercial |
Blandy's |
2002 |
Portugal |
Madeira |
20 |
38 |
6.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
Euro price |
| 2018-09 |
Madeira |
Blandy's 2000 Colheita, Verdelho |
Blandy's |
2000 |
Portugal |
Madeira |
20 |
48 |
7.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
Euro price |
| 2018-09 |
Madeira |
Blandy's 2003 Colheita, Bual |
Blandy's |
2003 |
Portugal |
Madeira |
20 |
37 |
8.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
Euro price |
| 2018-09 |
Madeira |
Blandy's 1999 Colheita, Malmsey |
Blandy's |
1999 |
Portugal |
Madeira |
20 |
47 |
9.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
Euro price |
| 2018-10 |
Wine Society, Trade Secrets |
Anselmo Mendes 2016 Contacto Alvarinho, Vinho Verde |
Anselmo Mendes |
2016 |
Portugal |
Minho |
13 |
£12.50 |
1.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-10 |
Wine Society, Trade Secrets |
Rafael Palacios 2015 As Sortes Godello, Valdeorras |
Rafael Palacios |
2015 |
Spain |
Galicia |
14 |
£25 |
2.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-10 |
Wine Society, Trade Secrets |
Sijnn 2014 White, W.O. Malgas |
Sijnn |
2014 |
South Africa |
Western Cape |
14 |
£16 |
3.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-10 |
Wine Society, Trade Secrets |
François d'Allaines 2014 Les Bras, Santenay |
François d'Allaines |
2014 |
France |
Burgundy |
12.5 |
£20 |
4.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-10 |
Wine Society, Trade Secrets |
(Prophet's Rock) 2014 Mount Koinga Pinot Noir |
(Prophet's Rock) |
2014 |
New Zealand |
Central Otago |
13.5 |
£21 |
5.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-10 |
Wine Society, Trade Secrets |
Domaine Joseph Burrier 2009 Grand Cras, Morgon |
Domaine Joseph Burrier |
2009 |
France |
Beaujolais |
13.5 |
£13.95 |
6.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-10 |
Wine Society, Trade Secrets |
Alovini 2012 Alovolo, Aglianico del Vulture |
Alovini |
2012 |
Italy |
Basilicata |
14 |
£15.50 |
7.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-10 |
Wine Society, Trade Secrets |
Viña Koyle 2015 Cerro Basalto, Cuartel G2 Carmenere, Colchagua Valley |
Viña Koyle |
2015 |
Chile |
Central Valley |
14 |
£15.50 |
8.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-10 |
Wine Society, Trade Secrets |
(Tinto Negro) Zaha 2014 Toko Vineyard Malbec, Paraje Altamira |
(Tinto Negro) Zaha |
2014 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
13.5 |
£25 |
9.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-11 |
Man O'War |
Man o' War 2016 Estate Sauvignon Blanc |
Man o' War |
2016 |
New Zealand |
Aukland |
12.5 |
£16 |
1.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-11 |
Man O'War |
Man o' War 2016 Gravestone |
Man o' War |
2016 |
New Zealand |
Aukland |
13.5 |
£20 |
2.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-11 |
Man O'War |
Man o' War 2014 Valhalla Chardonnay |
Man o' War |
2014 |
New Zealand |
Aukland |
14.5 |
£26 |
3.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-11 |
Man O'War |
Man o' War 2011 Estate Bordeaux Blend |
Man o' War |
2011 |
New Zealand |
Aukland |
14.5 |
£20 |
4.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-11 |
Man O'War |
Man o' War 2012 Ironclad |
Man o' War |
2012 |
New Zealand |
Aukland |
15 |
£30 |
5.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-11 |
Man O'War |
Man o' War 2014 Bellerophon |
Man o' War |
2014 |
New Zealand |
Aukland |
13.5 |
£35 |
6.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-11 |
Man O'War |
Man o' War 2014 Dreadnought |
Man o' War |
2014 |
New Zealand |
Aukland |
14.5 |
£33 |
7.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-11 |
Man O'War |
Man o' War 2013 Dreadnought |
Man o' War |
2013 |
New Zealand |
Aukland |
15 |
£33 |
8.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-11 |
Man O'War |
Man o' War 2009 Dreadnought |
Man o' War |
2009 |
New Zealand |
Aukland |
14.5 |
£32 |
9.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-12 |
Henschke |
Henschke 2016 Julius, Eden Valley Riesling |
Henschke |
2016 |
Australia |
South Australia |
11.5 |
£24.50 |
1.0 |
Barry Goddard & Carmen Molina |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-12 |
Henschke |
Henschke 2006 Louis, Eden Valley Semillon |
Henschke |
2006 |
Australia |
South Australia |
13 |
£30 |
2.0 |
Barry Goddard & Carmen Molina |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-12 |
Henschke |
Henschke 2016 Croft, Adelaide Hills Chardonnay |
Henschke |
2016 |
Australia |
South Australia |
13.5 |
£26.95 |
3.0 |
Barry Goddard & Carmen Molina |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-12 |
Henschke |
Henschke 2015 Henry's Seven |
Henschke |
2015 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.5 |
£21.95 |
4.0 |
Barry Goddard & Carmen Molina |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-12 |
Henschke |
Henschke 2007 Henry's Seven |
Henschke |
2007 |
Australia |
South Australia |
15 |
£35 |
5.0 |
Barry Goddard & Carmen Molina |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-12 |
Henschke |
Henschke 2013 Keyneton Euphonium |
Henschke |
2013 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14 |
£32 |
6.0 |
Barry Goddard & Carmen Molina |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-12 |
Henschke |
Henschke 2001 Keyneton Euphonium |
Henschke |
2001 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14 |
£28.80 |
7.0 |
Barry Goddard & Carmen Molina |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-12 |
Henschke |
Henschke 2010 Abbott's Prayer, Adelaide Hills |
Henschke |
2010 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.5 |
£40 |
8.0 |
Barry Goddard & Carmen Molina |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2018-12 |
Henschke |
Royal Oporto 1982 Vintage Port |
Royal Oporto |
1982 |
Portugal |
Douro |
20 |
£60* |
9.0 |
Barry Goddard & Carmen Molina |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-01 |
Château Musar |
Château Musar 2013 Rose |
Château Musar |
2013 |
Lebanon |
Bekaa Valley |
12 |
£13.60 |
1.0 |
Barry Goddard & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-01 |
Château Musar |
Château Musar 2003 (White) |
Château Musar |
2003 |
Lebanon |
Bekaa Valley |
12 |
£15.99 |
2.0 |
Barry Goddard & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-01 |
Château Musar |
Château Musar 2004 (White) |
Château Musar |
2004 |
Lebanon |
Bekaa Valley |
12 |
£15.50 |
3.0 |
Barry Goddard & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-01 |
Château Musar |
Château Musar 2004 |
Château Musar |
2004 |
Lebanon |
Bekaa Valley |
14 |
£18.99 |
4.0 |
Barry Goddard & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-01 |
Château Musar |
Château Musar 2007 |
Château Musar |
2007 |
Lebanon |
Bekaa Valley |
14 |
£24.32 |
5.0 |
Barry Goddard & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-01 |
Château Musar |
Château Musar 2008 |
Château Musar |
2008 |
Lebanon |
Bekaa Valley |
14 |
£21.83 |
6.0 |
Barry Goddard & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-01 |
Château Musar |
Château Musar 1998 |
Château Musar |
1998 |
Lebanon |
Bekaa Valley |
13.5 |
£31.99 |
7.0 |
Barry Goddard & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-01 |
Château Musar |
Château Musar 1999 |
Château Musar |
1999 |
Lebanon |
Bekaa Valley |
14 |
£28.99 |
8.0 |
Barry Goddard & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-01 |
Château Musar |
Château Musar 1993 |
Château Musar |
1993 |
Lebanon |
Bekaa Valley |
14 |
£85 |
9.0 |
Barry Goddard & Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-02 |
Carruthers & Kent: Greece & Turkey |
Kavaklidere Selection, 2011 Narince-Emir |
Kavaklidere Selection, |
2011 |
Turkey |
Cappadocia |
13 |
£16.50 |
1.0 |
Claire Carruthers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-02 |
Carruthers & Kent: Greece & Turkey |
Kavaklidere Cotes d'Avanos 2011 Narince-Chardonnay |
Kavaklidere Cotes d'Avanos |
2011 |
Turkey |
Cappadocia |
14.5 |
£20 |
2.0 |
Claire Carruthers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-02 |
Carruthers & Kent: Greece & Turkey |
Ktima Gerovassiliou 2015 Malagousia |
Ktima Gerovassiliou |
2015 |
Greece |
Thessaloniki |
13 |
£19 |
3.0 |
Claire Carruthers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-02 |
Carruthers & Kent: Greece & Turkey |
Gaia Estates 2016 Wild Ferment Assyrtiko |
Gaia Estates |
2016 |
Greece |
Santorini |
13 |
£26 |
4.0 |
Claire Carruthers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-02 |
Carruthers & Kent: Greece & Turkey |
Kavaklidere Ancyra 2014 Kalecik Karasi |
Kavaklidere Ancyra |
2014 |
Turkey |
Central Anatolia |
13.5 |
£11 |
5.0 |
Claire Carruthers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-02 |
Carruthers & Kent: Greece & Turkey |
Kayra 2013 Okuzgozu |
Kayra |
2013 |
Turkey |
Anatolia |
14 |
£18 |
6.0 |
Claire Carruthers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-02 |
Carruthers & Kent: Greece & Turkey |
Ktima Gerovassiliou Gerovassilou 2011 Estate Red, Epanomi (Thessaloniki) |
Ktima Gerovassiliou Gerovassilou |
2011 |
Greece |
Makedonia |
14 |
£19 |
7.0 |
Claire Carruthers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-02 |
Carruthers & Kent: Greece & Turkey |
Gaia Estates 2013 Agiorgitiko |
Gaia Estates |
2013 |
Greece |
Nemea |
14.5 |
£34 |
8.0 |
Claire Carruthers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-02 |
Carruthers & Kent: Greece & Turkey |
Kavaklidere Tatli Sert Kirmizi 2006 Fortified Okuzgozu |
Kavaklidere Tatli Sert Kirmizi |
2006 |
Turkey |
Elazığ |
18 |
£22 |
9.0 |
Claire Carruthers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-03 |
AGM Committee Tasting |
Duval-Leroy 2005 Blanc de Blanc Champagne |
Duval-Leroy |
2005 |
France |
Burgundy |
12.5 |
£20 |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
(Special offer price) |
| 2017-03 |
AGM Committee Tasting |
Lioco 2014 Sonoma County Chardonnay |
Lioco |
2014 |
USA |
California |
13 |
£25 |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
(Special offer price) |
| 2017-03 |
AGM Committee Tasting |
Château d'Esclans 2014 Rock Angel, Cotes de Provence |
Château d'Esclans |
2014 |
France |
Provence |
14 |
£28 |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
A pleasant, good quality rosé. |
| 2017-03 |
AGM Committee Tasting |
Château la Révérence 2009 St. Emilion Grand Cru |
Château la Révérence |
2009 |
France |
Bordeaux |
14.5 |
£22 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
(28Euro at Cellar Door) |
| 2017-03 |
AGM Committee Tasting |
Thelema 2013 "The Mint" Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch |
Thelema |
2013 |
South Africa |
Western Cape |
14 |
£19.20 |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
(300 Rand at cellar door) |
| 2017-03 |
AGM Committee Tasting |
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe 2009 La Crau Chateauneuf-du-Pape |
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe |
2009 |
France |
Rhône |
14.5 |
£40 |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-03 |
AGM Committee Tasting |
A10A 2015 Albacore 10th anniversary, McLaren Vale Shiraz |
A10A |
2015 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.5 |
£14 |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
(Special offer price) |
| 2017-03 |
AGM Committee Tasting |
Domaine du Portaille 2003 Coteaux du Layon |
Domaine du Portaille |
2003 |
France |
Loire |
14 |
£10 |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-04 |
Island Wines |
Il Grillo di Santa Tresa, Vino Spumante Biologico, Brut |
Il Grillo di Santa Tresa |
NV |
Italy |
Sicily |
12.5 |
£12.75 |
1.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Pleasant. |
| 2017-04 |
Island Wines |
Grace Winery 2014 Koshu Hishiyama Private Reserve |
Grace Winery |
2014 |
Japan |
Yamanashi |
12 |
£19.30 |
2.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Acidic and herby. |
| 2017-04 |
Island Wines |
António Maçanita 2015 Arinto dos Açores, Pico DO |
António Maçanita |
2015 |
Portugal |
Azores |
13 |
£19 |
3.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Dry and mineral. |
| 2017-04 |
Island Wines |
Macia Batle 2014 Blanc de Blancs, Binissalem Mallorca DO |
Macia Batle |
2014 |
Spain |
Mallorca |
13.5 |
£21 |
4.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Hot and heavy. |
| 2017-04 |
Island Wines |
Viñátigo 2013 Negramoll, Ycoden Daute Isora DO |
Viñátigo |
2013 |
Spain |
Tenerife |
13.5 |
£15.50 |
5.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Lean, tannic and oaky. |
| 2017-04 |
Island Wines |
Antoine Arena 2013 Carco Patrimonio |
Antoine Arena |
2013 |
France |
Corsica |
13.5 |
£23 |
6.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Aggressive but enjoyable. |
| 2017-04 |
Island Wines |
Mazzei 2013 Zisola, Noto Rosso DOC |
Mazzei |
2013 |
Italy |
Sicily |
14 |
£20 |
7.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Not quite right. |
| 2017-04 |
Island Wines |
Poderi Parpinello Cagnulari 2012 Isola dei Nuraghi IGP |
Poderi Parpinello Cagnulari |
2012 |
Italy |
Sardinia |
14.5 |
£15.50 |
8.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Great value for money. |
| 2017-04 |
Island Wines |
Vin Santo by Gaia |
Vin Santo by Gaia |
NV |
Greece |
Santorini |
13.5 |
£28 |
9.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Facinating sweet wine. |
| 2017-05 |
Random Regional Spain |
Coca i Fito 2014 Aloja Blanc, D.O. Terra Alta |
Coca i Fito |
2014 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
13.5 |
£12.80 |
1.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-05 |
Random Regional Spain |
Els Capricis de Vilarnau 2014 Castanyer Xarel-lo D.O. Penedes |
Els Capricis de Vilarnau |
2014 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
12 |
£19.99 |
2.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-05 |
Random Regional Spain |
Evohé Mazuela 2011 VdT Valdejalon |
Evohé Mazuela |
2011 |
Spain |
Aragón |
14 |
£4.32 |
3.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-05 |
Random Regional Spain |
Olivier Rivière 2013 La Vallada D.O. Arlanza |
Olivier Rivière |
2013 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
14.5 |
£8.50 |
4.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-05 |
Random Regional Spain |
Olivier Rivière 2012 El Cadastro D.O. Arlanza |
Olivier Rivière |
2012 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
15 |
£20.70 |
5.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-05 |
Random Regional Spain |
Olivier Rivière 2011 El Quemada D.O. Arlanza |
Olivier Rivière |
2011 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
15 |
£32.50 |
6.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-05 |
Random Regional Spain |
Poyecto Garnachas de Espana 2014 Salvaje del Moncayo, VdT Ribera del Queiles |
Poyecto Garnachas de Espana |
2014 |
Spain |
Aragón |
13.5 |
£8.99 |
7.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-05 |
Random Regional Spain |
Coca i Fito 2011 Aloja Mare, D.O. Montsant |
Coca i Fito |
2011 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
14.5 |
£15.99 |
8.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-05 |
Random Regional Spain |
Celler Prior Pons, 2010 La Vilela Alta D.O.Q. Priorat |
Celler Prior Pons, |
2010 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
15 |
£22.80 |
9.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-06 |
Faustino, Rioja |
Faustino, Cava Brut Reserva |
Faustino |
NV |
Spain |
La Rioja |
11.5 |
£11 |
1.0 |
John Mayes & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-06 |
Faustino, Rioja |
Faustino 2015 Faustino V, Reserva |
Faustino |
2015 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
12 |
£10 |
2.0 |
John Mayes & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-06 |
Faustino, Rioja |
Faustino 2010 Faustino V, Reserva |
Faustino |
2010 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13.5 |
£14 |
3.0 |
John Mayes & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-06 |
Faustino, Rioja |
Faustino 2004 Faustino I ,Gran Reserva |
Faustino |
2004 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13.5 |
£18 |
4.0 |
John Mayes & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-06 |
Faustino, Rioja |
Faustino 2004 9 Mil |
Faustino |
2004 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13.5 |
£44 |
5.0 |
John Mayes & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-06 |
Faustino, Rioja |
Faustino 2001 Faustino I, Gran Reserva |
Faustino |
2001 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13.5 |
£30 |
6.0 |
John Mayes & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-06 |
Faustino, Rioja |
Faustino 2001 Edición Especial, Reserva |
Faustino |
2001 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13.5 |
£25 |
7.0 |
John Mayes & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-06 |
Faustino, Rioja |
Faustino 2001 de Autor, Reserva Especial |
Faustino |
2001 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13.5 |
£30 |
8.0 |
John Mayes & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-06 |
Faustino, Rioja |
Faustino 1994 Faustino I, Gran Reserva |
Faustino |
1994 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13.5 |
£32 |
9.0 |
John Mayes & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-07 |
A Tale of 2 Vineyards; St. Chinian & Cahors |
Clos Bagatelle 2013 Blanc, St. Chinian |
Clos Bagatelle |
2013 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
13.5 |
£10 |
1.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-07 |
A Tale of 2 Vineyards; St. Chinian & Cahors |
Chateau Pech Menel 2015 Blanc de Pech Menel, Saint-Chinian |
Chateau Pech Menel |
2015 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
13.5 |
£11.25 |
2.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-07 |
A Tale of 2 Vineyards; St. Chinian & Cahors |
Domaine Belmont 2013 Dolmen, Cotes du Lot Blanc |
Domaine Belmont |
2013 |
France |
South West |
12.5 |
£16 |
3.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-07 |
A Tale of 2 Vineyards; St. Chinian & Cahors |
Domaine La Linquiere 2013 La Sentenelle 310, St. Chinian |
Domaine La Linquiere |
2013 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
14.5 |
£15 |
4.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-07 |
A Tale of 2 Vineyards; St. Chinian & Cahors |
Chateau Pech Menel 2007 Pech Menel, St. Chinian |
Chateau Pech Menel |
2007 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
14.5 |
£17 |
5.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-07 |
A Tale of 2 Vineyards; St. Chinian & Cahors |
Les Eminades 2014 Vielles Canailles, St. Chinian |
Les Eminades |
2014 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
14 |
£23 |
6.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-07 |
A Tale of 2 Vineyards; St. Chinian & Cahors |
J. Jouffreau, Clos de Gamot 2008, Cahors |
J. Jouffreau, Clos de Gamot |
2008 |
France |
South West |
13.5 |
£15 |
7.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-07 |
A Tale of 2 Vineyards; St. Chinian & Cahors |
Mas des Etoiles 2012 Un Etoile est nee, Cahors |
Mas des Etoiles |
2012 |
France |
South West |
14.5 |
£15 |
8.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-07 |
A Tale of 2 Vineyards; St. Chinian & Cahors |
Clos Triguedina 2009 Probus, Cahors |
Clos Triguedina |
2009 |
France |
South West |
14 |
£31 |
9.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-08 |
Quirky Australia |
The Rude Mechanicals 2016 Suck it and See, Frizzante, Barossa |
The Rude Mechanicals |
2016 |
Australia |
South Australia |
7 |
£9 |
1.0 |
Bex Slater |
Page |
PDF |
Frontignac & Gewurztraminer |
| 2017-08 |
Quirky Australia |
Crittenden 2015 Los Hermanos Saludos, Txakoli, Mornington Peninsula |
Crittenden |
2015 |
Australia |
Victoria |
12 |
£22 |
2.0 |
Bex Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-08 |
Quirky Australia |
Jim Barry 2016 Assyrtiko, Clare Valley |
Jim Barry |
2016 |
Australia |
South Australia |
12.5 |
£22 |
3.0 |
Bex Slater |
Page |
PDF |
Petit Manseng |
| 2017-08 |
Quirky Australia |
Alpha Box & Dice 2014 Golden Mullet Fury, McLaren Vale |
Alpha Box & Dice |
2014 |
Australia |
South Australia |
12.5 |
£15 |
4.0 |
Bex Slater |
Page |
PDF |
Semillon, Viognier |
| 2017-08 |
Quirky Australia |
Crittenden 2015 Oggi, Mornington Peninsula |
Crittenden |
2015 |
Australia |
Victoria |
13.5 |
£20 |
5.0 |
Bex Slater |
Page |
PDF |
Fiano, Arneis, Vermentino |
| 2017-08 |
Quirky Australia |
Henschke 2013 Rose Grower, Eden Valley |
Henschke |
2013 |
Australia |
South Australia |
12.5 |
£40 |
6.0 |
Bex Slater |
Page |
PDF |
Nebiollo |
| 2017-08 |
Quirky Australia |
Glaetzer 2013 Heartland Dolcetto Lagrein, Langhorne Creek |
Glaetzer |
2013 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.5 |
£15 |
7.0 |
Bex Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-08 |
Quirky Australia |
Alpha Box & Dice 2015 Enigma Barbera, McLaren Vale |
Alpha Box & Dice |
2015 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14 |
£15 |
8.0 |
Bex Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-08 |
Quirky Australia |
Kangarilla Road 2013 Terzetto, McLaren Vale |
Kangarilla Road |
2013 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.5 |
£10 |
9.0 |
Bex Slater |
Page |
PDF |
Sangiovese, Primitivo & Nebbiolo |
| 2017-08 |
Quirky Australia |
Hugh Hamilton 2010 Black Ops, McLaren Vale |
Hugh Hamilton |
2010 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.5 |
£18 |
10.0 |
Bex Slater |
Page |
PDF |
Shiraz, Saperavi |
| 2017-09 |
Veneto |
Ruggeri 2015 Vecchie Viti, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore |
Ruggeri |
2015 |
Italy |
Veneto |
12 |
£21.50 |
1.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-09 |
Veneto |
Anselmi 2015 Capitel Foscarino |
Anselmi |
2015 |
Italy |
Veneto |
13.5 |
£17 |
2.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-09 |
Veneto |
Bertani 2015 Vintage Edition, Soave |
Bertani |
2015 |
Italy |
Veneto |
12.5 |
£17 |
3.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-09 |
Veneto |
Ottella 2016 Le Creete, Lugana |
Ottella |
2016 |
Italy |
Veneto |
13 |
£16.50 |
4.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-09 |
Veneto |
Ottella 2014 Molceo, Lugana Reserva |
Ottella |
2014 |
Italy |
Veneto |
13 |
22 |
5.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-09 |
Veneto |
Bertani 2014 Secco Vintage |
Bertani |
2014 |
Italy |
Veneto |
13.5 |
£22 (£39.5 in Magnum) |
6.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
Magnum |
| 2017-09 |
Veneto |
Bertani 2007 Amarone Classico |
Bertani |
2007 |
Italy |
Veneto |
15 |
£75 |
7.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-09 |
Veneto |
Anselmi 2012 Realda |
Anselmi |
2012 |
Italy |
Veneto |
16 |
£17 |
8.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-09 |
Veneto |
Anselmi 2015 i Capitello |
Anselmi |
2015 |
Italy |
Veneto |
12.5 |
£18.50 |
9.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
375ml bottle |
| 2017-10 |
France: Richard Granger Wines |
Gilles et Nathalie Fèvre, Fourchaume 2015 Chablis 1er Cru |
Gilles et Nathalie Fèvre, Fourchaume |
2015 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£26.46 |
1.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-10 |
France: Richard Granger Wines |
Domaine Jean-Paul Balland, Grande Cuvée 2014 Sancerre |
Domaine Jean-Paul Balland, Grande Cuvée |
2014 |
France |
Loire |
13.5 |
£22.38 |
2.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-10 |
France: Richard Granger Wines |
Château Lamothe-Bouscaut, 2014 Blanc, Pessac-Leognan |
Château Lamothe-Bouscaut, |
2014 |
France |
Bordeaux |
12.5 |
£23.64 |
3.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-10 |
France: Richard Granger Wines |
Domaine de la Charbonnière, 2014 Blanc, Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
Domaine de la Charbonnière, |
2014 |
France |
Rhône |
14 |
£28.62 |
4.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-10 |
France: Richard Granger Wines |
Domaine Bruno Sorg, 2016 Eguisheim Pinot Noir |
Domaine Bruno Sorg, |
2016 |
France |
Alsace |
13 |
£16.44 |
5.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-10 |
France: Richard Granger Wines |
Domaine Tollot-Beaut et fils, 2012 Chorey-Lès-Beaune |
Domaine Tollot-Beaut et fils, |
2012 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£27.00 |
6.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-10 |
France: Richard Granger Wines |
Domaine de la Madone, 2015 Vielles Vinges Fleurie, Beaujolais |
Domaine de la Madone, |
2015 |
France |
Burgundy |
14.5 |
£16.44 |
7.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-10 |
France: Richard Granger Wines |
Calmel & Joseph 2013 "Le Pic" Les Cuvée Rares, Pic Saint-Loup |
Calmel & Joseph |
2013 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
14 |
£20.04 |
8.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-10 |
France: Richard Granger Wines |
Château Siaurac 2009 Lalande de Pomerol |
Château Siaurac |
2009 |
France |
Bordeaux |
14.5 |
£27.18 |
9.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-11 |
Sherry |
Hidalgo La Gitana, Manzanilla, Sanlúcar de Barrameda |
Hidalgo La Gitana |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
15 |
£6.99 |
1.0 |
Carmen Molina |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-11 |
Sherry |
Tio Pepe, Fino, Jerez |
Tio Pepe |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
15 |
£9.99 |
2.0 |
Carmen Molina |
Page |
PDF |
(González Byass) |
| 2017-11 |
Sherry |
Gonzales Byass, Delicado Fino, Jerez |
Gonzales Byass |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
15.5 |
£14 |
3.0 |
Carmen Molina |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-11 |
Sherry |
Gonzales Byass, Delicado Amontillado, Jerez |
Gonzales Byass |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
17 |
£14.99 |
4.0 |
Carmen Molina |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-11 |
Sherry |
Gonzales Byass, Del Duque Amontillado, Jerez |
Gonzales Byass |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
21.5 |
£21.99 |
5.0 |
Carmen Molina |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-11 |
Sherry |
Lustau Almacenista, Pata De Gallina Oloroso, Jerez |
Lustau Almacenista |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
20 |
£22.92 |
6.0 |
Carmen Molina |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-11 |
Sherry |
Fernando de Castilla, Antique Palo Cortado, Jerez |
Fernando de Castilla |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
20 |
£30+ |
7.0 |
Carmen Molina |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-11 |
Sherry |
Lustau, East India Cream Sherry, Jerez |
Lustau |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
20 |
£10.75 |
8.0 |
Carmen Molina |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-11 |
Sherry |
Gonzales Byass, Nectar Pedro Ximenez, Jerez |
Gonzales Byass |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
15 |
£13.99 |
9.0 |
Carmen Molina |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Champagne Pierre Paillard, Les Parcelles -12-, Bouzy Grand Cru |
Champagne Pierre Paillard |
NV |
France |
Burgundy |
12.5 |
£27 |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
Rich and powerful, very popular. |
| 2017-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Schloss Vollrads 2011 Erstes Gewachs, Riesling |
Schloss Vollrads |
2011 |
Germany |
Rheingau |
13 |
£29.95 |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Grabovac 2014 Chardonnay Sur Lie, Imotski, Dalmatinska Zagora |
Grabovac |
2014 |
Croatia |
Primorska Hrvatska |
13.5 |
£11 |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Cantine San Marzano 2016 Tramari, Rosé di Primitivo, San Marzano, Salento IGP |
Cantine San Marzano |
2016 |
Italy |
Puglia |
13 |
£15 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Domaine de Bellene 2010 Les Teurons, Beanue 1er Cru AOC |
Domaine de Bellene |
2010 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£32 |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Tenuta san Guido 2015 Guidalberto, Toscana IGT |
Tenuta san Guido |
2015 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
13 |
£32 |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
L'Ecole No 41 2013 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon |
L'Ecole No 41 |
2013 |
USA |
Washington |
14.5 |
£36 |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2017-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Fonseca 1998 Guimaraens Vintage Port |
Fonseca |
1998 |
Portugal |
Douro |
20.5 |
£25-30* |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-01 |
Australia, without Shiraz |
Mount Langi Ghiran 2012 Billi Billi Pinot Grigio, Grampians |
Mount Langi Ghiran |
2012 |
Australia |
Victoria |
12 |
£12.99 |
1.0 |
Barry Wilmot |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-01 |
Australia, without Shiraz |
John Duval 2012 Plexus, MRV, Barossa Valley |
John Duval |
2012 |
Australia |
South Australia |
13.5 |
£21 |
2.0 |
Barry Wilmot |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-01 |
Australia, without Shiraz |
Skillogalee 2013 Gewurztraminer, Clare Valley |
Skillogalee |
2013 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14 |
£17 |
3.0 |
Barry Wilmot |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-01 |
Australia, without Shiraz |
S.C. Pannell 2013 Tempranillo Touriga, McLaren Vale/Barossa Valley |
S.C. Pannell |
2013 |
Australia |
South Australia |
13.5 |
£18 |
4.0 |
Barry Wilmot |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-01 |
Australia, without Shiraz |
Greenstone Vineyard 2013 Heathcote Sangiovese |
Greenstone Vineyard |
2013 |
Australia |
Victoria |
14 |
£27 |
5.0 |
Barry Wilmot |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-01 |
Australia, without Shiraz |
Heartland 2012 Dolcetto, Lagrein, Langhorne Creek |
Heartland |
2012 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.5 |
£15 |
6.0 |
Barry Wilmot |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-01 |
Australia, without Shiraz |
Hastwell & Lightfoot 2009/10 Cabernet Franc, McLaren Vale |
Hastwell & Lightfoot |
2009 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.5 |
£18 |
7.0 |
Barry Wilmot |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-01 |
Australia, without Shiraz |
McHenry Hohnen 2012 Rocky Road Vyd Zinfandel, Margaret River |
McHenry Hohnen |
2012 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
14.5 |
£22 |
8.0 |
Barry Wilmot |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-01 |
Australia, without Shiraz |
(Primo Estate) 2012 Joseph Moda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, McLaren Vale |
(Primo Estate) |
2012 |
Australia |
South Australia |
15 |
£32 |
9.0 |
Barry Wilmot |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-02 |
The Northern Rhône |
Domaine Combier 2014 Crozes-Hermitage Blanc |
Domaine Combier |
2014 |
France |
Rhône |
13 |
£17 |
1.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-02 |
The Northern Rhône |
Georges Vernay 2014 Le Pied de Samson Vioginer, IGP des Collines Rhodaniennes |
Georges Vernay |
2014 |
France |
Rhône |
12.5 |
£16 |
2.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-02 |
The Northern Rhône |
Francois Gérard 2013 Cote de Chatillon, Condrieu |
Francois Gérard |
2013 |
France |
Rhône |
14 |
£27 |
3.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-02 |
The Northern Rhône |
Domaine Louis Chèze 2013 "Ro-Rée" St. Joseph |
Domaine Louis Chèze |
2013 |
France |
Rhône |
12.5 |
£21 |
4.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-02 |
The Northern Rhône |
Robert & Stéphane Rousset 2012 Les Picaudières Crozes-Hermitage |
Robert & Stéphane Rousset |
2012 |
France |
Rhône |
13 |
£15 |
5.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-02 |
The Northern Rhône |
Compagnie de l'Hermitage 2010 Cuvee des Moines Hermitage |
Compagnie de l'Hermitage |
2010 |
France |
Rhône |
13 |
£30 |
6.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-02 |
The Northern Rhône |
Domaine Durand 2010 Confidence, Cornas |
Domaine Durand |
2010 |
France |
Rhône |
14 |
£37 |
7.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-02 |
The Northern Rhône |
E. Guigal 2008 Brune et Blonde Cote Rotie |
E. Guigal |
2008 |
France |
Rhône |
13.5 |
£26 |
8.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-02 |
The Northern Rhône |
Clusel Roch 2005 Classique Cote Rotie |
Clusel Roch |
2005 |
France |
Rhône |
12 |
£50 |
9.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Taittinger 2008 Brut Millésimé |
Taittinger |
2008 |
France |
Champagne |
12.5 |
£40+* |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Hugel et fils 2012 Riesling "Hugel |
Hugel et fils |
2012 |
France |
Alsace |
12 |
£17 |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Marimar Estate 2010 La Masia Chardonnay |
Marimar Estate |
2010 |
USA |
California |
14.5 |
£28* |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Grace Vineyards 2011 Deep Blue, Cabernet Sauvignon |
Grace Vineyards |
2011 |
China |
Shanxi |
13 |
£35 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Château de Tertre 2011 Les Hautes du Tertre, Margaux |
Château de Tertre |
2011 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£30 |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Tenuta Argentiera Villa Donoratico 2009 Bolgheri |
Tenuta Argentiera Villa Donoratico |
2009 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
14 |
£27.50^ |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
La Bastide Saint-Dominique 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape |
La Bastide Saint-Dominique |
2011 |
France |
Rhône |
15 |
£25 |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Château Filhot 2005 Sauternes |
Château Filhot |
2005 |
France |
Bordeaux |
14 |
£31 |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-04 |
D'Arenberg Originals (Style over substance or substance over style) |
D'Arenberg 2011 The Stump Jump Shiraz, McLaren Vale |
D'Arenberg |
2011 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.3 |
£10.99 |
1.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-04 |
D'Arenberg Originals (Style over substance or substance over style) |
D'Arenberg 2010 The Love Grass Shiraz, McLaren Vale |
D'Arenberg |
2010 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14 |
£13.99 |
2.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-04 |
D'Arenberg Originals (Style over substance or substance over style) |
D'Arenberg 2011 The Wild Pixie Shiraz, McLaren Vale |
D'Arenberg |
2011 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.2 |
£17 |
3.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-04 |
D'Arenberg Originals (Style over substance or substance over style) |
D'Arenberg 2011 The Derelict Vineyard Grenache, McLaren Vale |
D'Arenberg |
2011 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.4 |
£17.95 |
4.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-04 |
D'Arenberg Originals (Style over substance or substance over style) |
D'Arenberg 2010 The Bonsai Vine GSM, McLaren Vale |
D'Arenberg |
2010 |
Australia |
South Australia |
13.7 |
£17.95 |
5.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-04 |
D'Arenberg Originals (Style over substance or substance over style) |
D'Arenberg 2010 The Cenosilicaphobic Cat Sagrantino Cinsault, McLaren Vale |
D'Arenberg |
2010 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.3 |
£17.95 |
6.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-04 |
D'Arenberg Originals (Style over substance or substance over style) |
D'Arenberg 2009 The Fruit Bat Shiraz, McLaren Vale |
D'Arenberg |
2009 |
Australia |
South Australia |
15 |
£45* |
7.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-04 |
D'Arenberg Originals (Style over substance or substance over style) |
D'Arenberg 2009 The Little Venice Shiraz, McLaren Vale |
D'Arenberg |
2009 |
Australia |
South Australia |
15 |
£45* |
8.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-04 |
D'Arenberg Originals (Style over substance or substance over style) |
D'Arenberg 2006 Vintage Fortified Shiraz, McLaren Vale |
D'Arenberg |
2006 |
Australia |
South Australia |
17.5 |
£20.99 |
9.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-05 |
English Wines |
Squerryes 2010 Brut |
Squerryes |
2010 |
England |
Kent |
12 |
£28.99 |
1.0 |
Kelvyn Guest |
Page |
PDF |
An overripe lemon rind nose with a sweet lemon, sherbet approach. A strong, sour-apple flavour goes into a short finish. This frothed and lost its sparkle quite quickly, turning into a pleasant, just-dry white. |
| 2016-05 |
English Wines |
Davenport Vineyards 2014 Horsmonden Dry White |
Davenport Vineyards |
2014 |
England |
Sussex |
11.5 |
£13.49 |
2.0 |
Kelvyn Guest |
Page |
PDF |
A ripe nose of lychee and pear, very aromatic with a hint of nettle. Soft approach, light-medium bodied with some pear drops and herbal aspects. |
| 2016-05 |
English Wines |
Litmus Wines 2012 Element 20 Chardonnay |
Litmus Wines |
2012 |
England |
Surrey |
12.5 |
£21.99 |
3.0 |
Kelvyn Guest |
Page |
PDF |
A typical oaked Chardonnay nose but not much else. A fresh approach with a sour-citrus edge and a soft middle, but there was a battle between the acidity and the oak and not enough fruit to bind them. It did improve in the glass developing a buttery/creamy aspect, but generally the opinion was of an over-oaked, unripe Chardonnay. |
| 2016-05 |
English Wines |
Furleigh Estate 2014 Chardonnay |
Furleigh Estate |
2014 |
England |
Dorset |
12 |
£11.95 |
4.0 |
Kelvyn Guest |
Page |
PDF |
This had a lightly sweet nose, difficult to discern but maybe a hint of banana. Textured and structured on the palate this was a fresh, dry wine with herbal edges and moderate length |
| 2016-05 |
English Wines |
Nyetimber 2010 Classic Cuvee |
Nyetimber |
2010 |
England |
West Sussex |
12 |
£35 |
5.0 |
Kelvyn Guest |
Page |
PDF |
This had a yeasty-bready nose with a fine mousse and delicate flavours. Clean and dry on the palate there was good apple acidity and a long lasting, dry finish |
| 2016-05 |
English Wines |
Herbert Hall 2013 Brut Rose |
Herbert Hall |
2013 |
England |
Kent |
12.5 |
£32.99 |
6.0 |
Kelvyn Guest |
Page |
PDF |
Actually more of a blush (possibly in embarrassment) than a true Rosé this had an overtly fizzy nose with some red-berries and liquorice, On the palate it seemed tannic and extracted with bitter red-fruits. |
| 2016-05 |
English Wines |
Davenport Vineyards 2014 Diamond Fields Pinot Noir |
Davenport Vineyards |
2014 |
England |
Sussex |
12 |
£18.95 |
7.0 |
Kelvyn Guest |
Page |
PDF |
Bottle variation: 1. A ripe, smoky nose with a floral twist. Soft tannins with a burnt-sweet edge and a caramel aspect. 2. A "blurred taste" with a much more leaner-greener aspect similar to Alsace Pinot. |
| 2016-05 |
English Wines |
Denbies 2014 Noble Harvest |
Denbies |
2014 |
England |
Surrey |
10 |
£19.99 |
8.0 |
Kelvyn Guest |
Page |
PDF |
A sweet, candied fruit nose with a ripe, syrupy approach. Botrytis flavours apparent on the mid-palate with a medium length finish. A good wine. |
| 2016-06 |
A tour of Northern Spain |
Gaintza 2014 Txakoli Getariako |
Gaintza |
2014 |
Spain |
El Pais Vasco |
11 |
£11.99 |
1.0 |
Bernard Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-06 |
A tour of Northern Spain |
Martín Códax 2014 Albariño, Rías Baixas |
Martín Códax |
2014 |
Spain |
Galicia |
12 |
£11.99 |
2.0 |
Bernard Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-06 |
A tour of Northern Spain |
Bodegas Carballo 2015 Pazos de Ulloa, Ribeiro |
Bodegas Carballo |
2015 |
Spain |
Galicia |
11.5 |
£7.99 |
3.0 |
Bernard Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-06 |
A tour of Northern Spain |
Protos 2011 Reserva, Ribera del Duero |
Protos |
2011 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
15 |
£29.70 |
4.0 |
Bernard Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-06 |
A tour of Northern Spain |
Casa Maguila 2013 Cachito Mio, Toro |
Casa Maguila |
2013 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
14 |
£18.99 |
5.0 |
Bernard Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-06 |
A tour of Northern Spain |
Finca Museum (Baron de Ley) 2010 Cigales Reserva |
Finca Museum (Baron de Ley) |
2010 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
14 |
£17.22 |
6.0 |
Bernard Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-06 |
A tour of Northern Spain |
Marques de Murrieta 2010 Rioja Reserva |
Marques de Murrieta |
2010 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
14 |
£15.32 |
7.0 |
Bernard Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-06 |
A tour of Northern Spain |
Marques de Riscal 2006 Rioja Gran Reserva |
Marques de Riscal |
2006 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
14 |
£32 |
8.0 |
Bernard Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-06 |
A tour of Northern Spain |
Mas la Mola 2007 Priorat |
Mas la Mola |
2007 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
14.5 |
£24 |
9.0 |
Bernard Newman |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-07 |
Majestic Northern Italy |
Marco Porello 2014 Roero Arneis DOCG |
Marco Porello |
2014 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
13 |
£10* |
1.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-07 |
Majestic Northern Italy |
Pieropan 2013 "La Rocca" Soave Classico DOCG |
Pieropan |
2013 |
Italy |
Veneto |
13 |
£28* |
2.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-07 |
Majestic Northern Italy |
Jermann 2014 "W...Dreams ... ... ..." Bianco IGT |
Jermann |
2014 |
Italy |
Venezia Giulia |
13 |
£38* |
3.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-07 |
Majestic Northern Italy |
Elio Grasso 2012 "Vigna Martina" Barbera d'Alba DOC |
Elio Grasso |
2012 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
14 |
£22.30 |
4.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-07 |
Majestic Northern Italy |
Castello di Verduno 2009 "Rabaja" Barbaresco DOCG |
Castello di Verduno |
2009 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
14.5 |
£30 |
5.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-07 |
Majestic Northern Italy |
Gaja 2010 "Dagromis" Barolo DOCG |
Gaja |
2010 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
14 |
£55* |
6.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-07 |
Majestic Northern Italy |
Inama 2012 "Più" Carmenere IGT |
Inama |
2012 |
Italy |
Veneto |
14 |
£17* |
7.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-07 |
Majestic Northern Italy |
Allegrini 2011 Amarone del Valpolicella Classico DOCG |
Allegrini |
2011 |
Italy |
Veneto |
15.5 |
£60* |
8.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
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| 2016-08 |
Zinfandel from its origins |
Montgras 2013 Pink Zin, Rosé |
Montgras |
2013 |
Chile |
Colchagua Valley |
12 |
£7 |
1.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-08 |
Zinfandel from its origins |
Tenute Rubino 2014 Primitivo, Salento IGT |
Tenute Rubino |
2014 |
Italy |
Puglia |
13.5 |
£11 |
2.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-08 |
Zinfandel from its origins |
(Vinarija Dingač) Pelješac 2013 Plavac (Mali) |
(Vinarija Dingač) Pelješac |
2013 |
Croatia |
Dalmatia |
12 |
£11 |
3.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-08 |
Zinfandel from its origins |
Kemblefield 2002 The Reserve Zinfandel |
Kemblefield |
2002 |
New Zealand |
Hawkes Bay |
14.5 |
£25 |
4.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-08 |
Zinfandel from its origins |
The Parcel Series 2012 Old Vines Zinfandel |
The Parcel Series |
2012 |
USA |
California |
13.5 |
£10 |
5.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-08 |
Zinfandel from its origins |
August Sebastiani 1995 Nathanson Creek Zinfandel |
August Sebastiani |
1995 |
USA |
California |
12.5 |
£10 |
6.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-08 |
Zinfandel from its origins |
Frog's Leap 2012 Napa Valley Zinfandel |
Frog's Leap |
2012 |
USA |
California |
13.5 |
£25 |
7.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-08 |
Zinfandel from its origins |
Pedroncelli, 2011 Bushnell Vineyard Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma |
Pedroncelli, |
2011 |
USA |
California |
14.8 |
£27 |
8.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-08 |
Zinfandel from its origins |
Cline 2011 Live Oak Zinfandel, Contra Costa County |
Cline |
2011 |
USA |
California |
16.5 |
£30 |
9.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-08 |
Zinfandel from its origins |
Herzog Wine Cellars 2012 Late Harvest Zinfandel, Lodi |
Herzog Wine Cellars |
2012 |
USA |
California |
8.5 |
£25 |
10.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-09 |
ABC - Another Bottle of Chardonnay...please! |
Cantina Terlano 2014 Chardonnay |
Cantina Terlano |
2014 |
Italy |
Sud Tirol/Alto Adige |
13 |
£15 |
1.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-09 |
ABC - Another Bottle of Chardonnay...please! |
Easthope 2015 Gisborne Chardonnay |
Easthope |
2015 |
New Zealand |
Gisborne |
13 |
£12 |
2.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-09 |
ABC - Another Bottle of Chardonnay...please! |
Bergstrom 2012 Old Stones Chardonnay |
Bergstrom |
2012 |
USA |
Oregon |
13.8 |
£20 |
3.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-09 |
ABC - Another Bottle of Chardonnay...please! |
Le Clos Jordanne 2009 Claystone Terrace, Twenty Bench VQA |
Le Clos Jordanne |
2009 |
Canada |
Niagara Peninsula |
13 |
£27 |
4.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-09 |
ABC - Another Bottle of Chardonnay...please! |
Domaine Daniel Etienne Defaix 2002 Vaillons 1er Cru Chablis |
Domaine Daniel Etienne Defaix |
2002 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£35 |
5.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-09 |
ABC - Another Bottle of Chardonnay...please! |
Domaine William Fevre 2010 Bugros Grand Cru Chablis |
Domaine William Fevre |
2010 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£30 |
6.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-09 |
ABC - Another Bottle of Chardonnay...please! |
Kershaw 2012 Elgin Chardonnay |
Kershaw |
2012 |
South Africa |
Western Cape |
13.65 |
£22* |
7.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-09 |
ABC - Another Bottle of Chardonnay...please! |
Domaine Perrin 2011 Meursault L'Ormeau |
Domaine Perrin |
2011 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
£22 |
8.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-09 |
ABC - Another Bottle of Chardonnay...please! |
Louis Latour 2007 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru |
Louis Latour |
2007 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
£23 |
9.0 |
Barry Goddard |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-10 |
Bordeaux |
Clos Floridène 2012 Blanc, Graves |
Clos Floridène |
2012 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£19 |
1.0 |
David Harker |
Page |
PDF |
Fresh, floral and buttery, with a light approach and citrus edges. It had morer weight than expected, relatively full-bodied with a (just) sour end. The nose developed a spicy warmth with a hint of oak. Still Young. |
| 2016-10 |
Bordeaux |
Château Olivier 2005 Blanc, Graves |
Château Olivier |
2005 |
France |
Bordeaux |
12.5 |
£20.44 |
2.0 |
David Harker |
Page |
PDF |
The nose was waxy with some orange oil. It had fresh acidity with a relatively tannic mid-palate and subtle length. There was a little bottle variation; one smelling "aged Semillon", the other "cheesy" and more "tired". A good wine. |
| 2016-10 |
Bordeaux |
(Château Lagrange) Les Fiefs de Lagrange 2012, St. Julien |
(Château Lagrange) Les Fiefs de Lagrange |
2012 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£20 |
3.0 |
David Harker |
Page |
PDF |
It had pencil shavings and pepper on the nose and a lean approach with ripe blackcurrant fruit underneath. It was a lean, almost green wine with a woody finish – a little "chewy and dry". |
| 2016-10 |
Bordeaux |
Château Gloria 2000, St. Julien |
Château Gloria |
2000 |
France |
Bordeaux |
12.5 |
£43.48 |
4.0 |
David Harker |
Page |
PDF |
The wine was dark with bricking around the edges. The nose had a touch of mushroom, smoke and spice, with some menthol and violets. It had a good mouthfeel with aspects of mushroom and tobacco, but plenty of fruit as well and dry but fine tannins, which built up on subsequent tastes. A lovely wine. |
| 2016-10 |
Bordeaux |
(Château Rauzan-Ségla) Ségla 2005, Margaux |
(Château Rauzan-Ségla) Ségla |
2005 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£30.52 |
5.0 |
David Harker |
Page |
PDF |
Similar in style to the previous but much more blackcurrant and violets. Dry and a touch austere on the approach with smooth, velvety tannins. Soft and perfumed turning a little sour in the glass. Very popular. |
| 2016-10 |
Bordeaux |
Château Brane-Catenac 2002, Margaux |
Château Brane-Catenac |
2002 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£43.24 |
6.0 |
David Harker |
Page |
PDF |
Dark nose of black fruit and a little tar/creosote. Violets on the palate with a woody undertone, sweet and sour fruit with smoky tannins – firm yet fine. Also bottle variation, the other more sour with strong acid and tannins. |
| 2016-10 |
Bordeaux |
Clos Floridène 2011, Graves |
Clos Floridène |
2011 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13.5 |
£14.50 |
7.0 |
David Harker |
Page |
PDF |
The nose was of chocolate and coffee with some leafiness. It had a powerful taste; warm with a mineral dryness and chewy tannins which layer on the palate. Definitely not a traditional Bordealais style. |
| 2016-10 |
Bordeaux |
Domaine de Chevalier 2002 Rouge, Pessac-Leognan |
Domaine de Chevalier |
2002 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£44 |
8.0 |
David Harker |
Page |
PDF |
It was showing its age in the glass with umami aromas and flavours, slightly sharp, some soy and mushroom. It had a sweet, soft approach with some pine, smooth and velvety with few tannins. There was a warmth to the finish, along with chocolaty tannins and a sour edge to the savoury mid-palate. A very good wine. |
| 2016-11 |
South America: Off the beaten track |
Susana Balbo 2015 Signature Barrel Fermented Torrontés |
Susana Balbo |
2015 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
13.5 |
£12.95 |
1.0 |
Harry McGonnell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-11 |
South America: Off the beaten track |
Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón 2015 "1884" Reserva Malbec |
Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón |
2015 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14 |
£9.95 |
2.0 |
Harry McGonnell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-11 |
South America: Off the beaten track |
Campos de Cima 2015 Viognier |
Campos de Cima |
2015 |
Brazil |
Rio Grande do Sul |
13 |
£14.95* |
3.0 |
Harry McGonnell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-11 |
South America: Off the beaten track |
Sanjo 2013 Núbio Malbec |
Sanjo |
2013 |
Brazil |
Serra Catarinense |
12 |
£15.99* |
4.0 |
Harry McGonnell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-11 |
South America: Off the beaten track |
Errazuriz 2015 Aconcagua Costa Sauvignon Blanc |
Errazuriz |
2015 |
Chile |
Aconcagua |
13.3 |
£11.95 |
5.0 |
Harry McGonnell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-11 |
South America: Off the beaten track |
Viña Ventisquero 2011 Pangea Syrah, Apalta Valley |
Viña Ventisquero |
2011 |
Chile |
Colchagua |
14.5 |
£24.95 |
6.0 |
Harry McGonnell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-11 |
South America: Off the beaten track |
Gimenez Mendez 2006 LYM Tannat, Las Brujas |
Gimenez Mendez |
2006 |
Uruguay |
Montevideo |
13.5 |
£27.99* |
7.0 |
Harry McGonnell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-11 |
South America: Off the beaten track |
Pisano 2007 RPF Petit Verdot Reserve, Progreso |
Pisano |
2007 |
Uruguay |
Canelones |
14 |
£23.99* |
8.0 |
Harry McGonnell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-11 |
South America: Off the beaten track |
Viñedo de los Vientos Alcyone Tannat Dessert |
Viñedo de los Vientos Alcyone Tannat Dessert |
NV |
Uruguay |
Canelones |
16 |
£20.99* |
9.0 |
Harry McGonnell |
Page |
PDF |
50cl bottle |
| 2016-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Champagne Drappier, Premier Cru NV Brut |
Champagne Drappier |
NV |
France |
Champagne |
12 |
£22.95 |
1.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Domaine Weinbach 2014 Cuvée Colette, Riesling |
Domaine Weinbach |
2014 |
France |
Alsace |
13.5 |
£30.80 |
2.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
Mystery White #1 |
| 2016-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Domaine Weinbach 2014 Cuvée Théo, Riesling |
Domaine Weinbach |
2014 |
France |
Alsace |
13 |
£38 |
3.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
Mystery White #2 |
| 2016-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Domaine Philippe Chéron 2011 Les Barreaux Vosnee Romanée |
Domaine Philippe Chéron |
2011 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£38 |
4.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Lowburn Ferry 2014 Home Block Pinot Noir |
Lowburn Ferry |
2014 |
New Zealand |
Central Otago |
13.5 |
£32 |
5.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Lopez de Heredia 2004 Vina Tondonia Reserva |
Lopez de Heredia |
2004 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13 |
£20 |
6.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
(Barone Ricasoli) Casalferro 2011 Castello di Brolio, Merlot |
(Barone Ricasoli) Casalferro |
2011 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
14.5 |
£32 |
7.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Domaine de Montesquiou 2011 Vendanges Tardives, Jurançon |
Domaine de Montesquiou |
2011 |
France |
South West |
13 |
£27.50 |
8.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2016-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Quinta do Noval 1985 Vintage Port |
Quinta do Noval |
1985 |
Portugal |
Douro |
20 |
n/a |
9.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-01 |
Costco California |
Wente Vineyards 2012 Morning Fog Chardonnay, Livermore Valley |
Wente Vineyards |
2012 |
USA |
California |
13.5 |
£12 |
1.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
"Peachy nose", "nice acid balance", "sugary sweet (approach)", "a little short", "a touch cloying". |
| 2015-01 |
Costco California |
Kirkland Signature 2012 Russian River Pinot Noir, Sonoma |
Kirkland Signature |
2012 |
USA |
California |
14.2 |
£12.90 |
2.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
Typical Pinot colour and aroma and sweet, if somewhat simple, fruit: "lacks structure", "Soft, jammy sweet", "promised well", "Doesn't stand deep analysis...but not bad" |
| 2015-01 |
Costco California |
Kirkland Signature 2009 Rutherford Meritage, Napa |
Kirkland Signature |
2009 |
USA |
California |
13.9 |
£14.38 |
3.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
Too sweet", "initial nose medicinal", "dry tannins", it was a pleasant drinker with dusty tannins, it may improve a little with age. |
| 2015-01 |
Costco California |
Kirkland Signature Series 2012 Oakville Merlot, Napa |
Kirkland Signature Series |
2012 |
USA |
California |
14.5 |
£14.38 |
4.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
A good wine with firm tannins with good fruit. Cool and soft but with structure, a little light on the finish. Chocolate and cherries. |
| 2015-01 |
Costco California |
Kirkland Signature 2012 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa |
Kirkland Signature |
2012 |
USA |
California |
14.6 |
£19.20 |
5.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
A perfumed nose with some rose petal and delicate flavours, a more "grown up" elegance. Ripe, young fruit finished with a little chocolate. |
| 2015-01 |
Costco California |
Kirkland Signature 2010 Mountain Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa |
Kirkland Signature |
2010 |
USA |
California |
14.9 |
£16.43 |
6.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
A green capsicum component, cool fruit and less sweet, more vegetal aspects. |
| 2015-01 |
Costco California |
Kirkland Signature Series 2010 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa |
Kirkland Signature Series |
2010 |
USA |
California |
14.9 |
£17.98 |
7.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
A deep, dark fruited nose with a cool, menthol aspect. While smooth it had layers and a strong mid-palate. |
| 2015-01 |
Costco California |
Château Montelena 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa |
Château Montelena |
2010 |
USA |
California |
13.9 |
£29.94 |
8.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
A full wine, though a little softer and lighter than expected, the tannins seem lacking although they built up on subsequent tastes. |
| 2015-01 |
Costco California |
Quady Winery, Elysium 2011 California Black Muscat, Madera |
Quady Winery, Elysium |
2011 |
USA |
California |
15 |
£7.90 half bottle |
9.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
"Raspberry syrup", "inoffensive", "lacks weight". Too sweet and simple for most. |
| 2015-02 |
The Wines of New York state |
McManis Family Vineyards 2013 Nettie Viognier, Central Valley |
McManis Family Vineyards |
2013 |
USA |
California |
13.5 |
£7.50 |
1.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-02 |
The Wines of New York state |
Tierce 2011 Dry Riesling, Finger Lakes |
Tierce |
2011 |
USA |
New York |
12.5 |
£27 |
2.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-02 |
The Wines of New York state |
Paumanok 2011 Festival Chardonnay, Long Island, |
Paumanok |
2011 |
USA |
New York |
12 |
£12 |
3.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-02 |
The Wines of New York state |
Channing Daughters 2010 Clones Chardonnay, Long Island |
Channing Daughters |
2010 |
USA |
New York |
12.5 |
£25 |
4.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-02 |
The Wines of New York state |
Sheldrake Point 2010 Luckystone Red, Finger Lakes |
Sheldrake Point |
2010 |
USA |
New York |
12.5 |
£12 |
5.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-02 |
The Wines of New York state |
Lenz 2008 Estate Selection Merlot, Long Island |
Lenz |
2008 |
USA |
New York |
13 |
£27 |
6.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-02 |
The Wines of New York state |
Channing Daughters 2006 Mudd, Long Island |
Channing Daughters |
2006 |
USA |
New York |
12.5 |
£29 |
7.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-02 |
The Wines of New York state |
Red Newt Cellars 2007 Viridescens, Finger Lakes |
Red Newt Cellars |
2007 |
USA |
New York |
13 |
£34.60 |
8.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-02 |
The Wines of New York state |
Hermann J. Wiemer 2012 Late Harvest Riesling, Finger Lakes |
Hermann J. Wiemer |
2012 |
USA |
New York |
9 |
£29 |
9.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Beaumont Wines 2009 Hope Marguerite Chenin Blanc |
Beaumont Wines |
2009 |
South Africa |
Walker Bay |
14 |
£15 |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Petaluma 2010 Adelaide Hills Viognier |
Petaluma |
2010 |
Australia |
South Australia |
13.5 |
£24 |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Domaine des Amouriers 2010 Les Truffieres Vaqueyras |
Domaine des Amouriers |
2010 |
France |
Rhône |
15.5 |
€22 |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Bodega Noemia Patagonia 2012 A Lisa Malbec |
Bodega Noemia Patagonia |
2012 |
Argentina |
Patagonia |
13.5 |
£30 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Domaines Barons Rothschild (Lafite) 2011 Le Dix de Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon |
Domaines Barons Rothschild (Lafite) |
2011 |
Chile |
Colchagua Valley |
14 |
£34 |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Kirkland Signature 2010 Columbia Valley Red Wine |
Kirkland Signature |
2010 |
USA |
Washington |
14.6 |
£16.50 |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
D'Arenberg 2010 Dead Arm, McLaren Vale Shiraz |
D'Arenberg |
2010 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14 |
£26 |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Dandelion Vineyards, "Legacy of Australia" 30yr old Pedro Ximenez, Barossa Valley |
Dandelion Vineyards |
NV |
Australia |
South Australia |
18.5 |
£18 |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-04 |
Austria |
Josef Ehmoser 2012 Hohenberg Grüner Veltliner |
Josef Ehmoser |
2012 |
Austria |
Wagram |
13.5 |
£16.50 |
1.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
The wine had a creamy, herbal nose and it was rich and smooth, almost sweet with a touch of spritz on the palate. There was some white peach, sweet grapefruit and a herbal finish, but after tasting the others and coming back it suffered in comparison. |
| 2015-04 |
Austria |
Weingut Hiedler 2012 Kittsmannberg Grüner Veltliner |
Weingut Hiedler |
2012 |
Austria |
Kamptal |
13.5 |
£25.20 |
2.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
This had a matchstick nose with a round, "fatter" aspect compared to the first. Some caramel on the palate and a more tannic/acidic feel to it, Warmer on the finish. |
| 2015-04 |
Austria |
Schloss Gobelsburg 2011 Riesling Urgestein |
Schloss Gobelsburg |
2011 |
Austria |
Kamptal |
12.5 |
£15 |
3.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
Flinty nose and a little smoky, not particularly "Riesling". Lime on the palate, a touch cordial in aspect, with a dry, short finish, getting drier. |
| 2015-04 |
Austria |
Weingut Knoll 2012 Ried Pfaffenberg Riesling Kabinett |
Weingut Knoll |
2012 |
Austria |
Wachau |
12.5 |
£26.95 |
4.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
This had a flowery perfume to the nose, "loveheart" candy. It also has a spritz on the tongue and tasted herbal, with some pear, dry yet not too acidic with a sour component |
| 2015-04 |
Austria |
Nikolaihof 2011 Neuburger |
Nikolaihof |
2011 |
Austria |
Wachau |
12.5 |
£23 |
5.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
Perfumed nose, some banana. No faults but this struggled, very short, a little flabby with a warm finish. |
| 2015-04 |
Austria |
Weingut Moric 2011 Blaufrankisch |
Weingut Moric |
2011 |
Austria |
Burgenland |
13 |
£17.50 |
6.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
A "black" nose, liquorice and tar, austere and a touch volatile but improves in the glass. A bitter attack, creosote and liquorice on the palate, lacks softness, the fruit is there but it's locked away, stalky with some sour cherry. A mixed reception, aided by bottle variation; one side fruitier, the other more tannic |
| 2015-04 |
Austria |
Weingut Moric 2010 Blaufrankisch Reserve |
Weingut Moric |
2010 |
Austria |
Burgenland |
13 |
£30.50 |
7.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
A comforting nose; warm, oaky, with a touch of spice. With a lean approach it was linear on the palate, but balanced with moderately fine tannins and showing family resemblance to the previous. A good wine, with 3-5 years ahead of it. |
| 2015-04 |
Austria |
Josef Ehmoser 2012 St. Laurent |
Josef Ehmoser |
2012 |
Austria |
Wagram |
13 |
£16.20 |
8.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
The St. Laurent had seen 12 months in oak and gave a chocolate and coffee nose, with some smoke. It was well balanced for a light bodied wine; sweet, young fruit with some tannin, developing some pecan and hazelnut flavours, but the finish is a little dry. Very good value, stood up well to the higher priced bottles before it. |
| 2015-04 |
Austria |
Josef Ehmoser 2011 Zweigelt |
Josef Ehmoser |
2011 |
Austria |
Wagram |
13 |
£14.95 |
9.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
Some sweet cherry wood with a touch of espresso on the nose. It was soft with light tannins. |
| 2015-05 |
Ridge Vineyards |
Tio Pepe, "En Rama" new release, Jerez |
Tio Pepe |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
15 |
£16 |
1.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-05 |
Ridge Vineyards |
Ridge Vineyards 2010 Estate Chardonnay, Santa Cruz |
Ridge Vineyards |
2010 |
USA |
California |
14 |
£41 |
2.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-05 |
Ridge Vineyards |
Ridge Vineyards 2011 Estate Cabernet, Santa Cruz |
Ridge Vineyards |
2011 |
USA |
California |
13 |
£40 |
3.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-05 |
Ridge Vineyards |
Ridge Vineyards 1995 Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet, Santa Cruz |
Ridge Vineyards |
1995 |
USA |
California |
13 |
£45 |
4.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-05 |
Ridge Vineyards |
Ridge Vineyards 2012 East Bench Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma |
Ridge Vineyards |
2012 |
USA |
California |
14.5 |
£30 |
5.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-05 |
Ridge Vineyards |
Ridge Vineyards 2012 Lytton Springs, Napa |
Ridge Vineyards |
2012 |
USA |
California |
14.5 |
£32 |
6.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-05 |
Ridge Vineyards |
Ridge Vineyards 2010 Geyserville, Sonoma |
Ridge Vineyards |
2010 |
USA |
California |
14 |
£33 |
7.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-05 |
Ridge Vineyards |
Ridge Vineyards 2012 Geyserville, Sonoma |
Ridge Vineyards |
2012 |
USA |
California |
14.5 |
£32 |
8.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-06 |
Bin21: South Africa Trio |
Kleine Zalze 2014 Cleef's Collection, Reserve Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch |
Kleine Zalze |
2014 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14.5 |
£14-15 |
1.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-06 |
Bin21: South Africa Trio |
Reyneke 2013 Reserve Biodynamic White (Sauvignon Blanc), Stellenbosch |
Reyneke |
2013 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
13 |
£23 |
2.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-06 |
Bin21: South Africa Trio |
Reyneke 2013 Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
Reyneke |
2013 |
South Africa |
Western Cape |
13 |
£16-17 |
3.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-06 |
Bin21: South Africa Trio |
Kleine Zalze 2013 Cleef's Collection, Shiraz - Viognier |
Kleine Zalze |
2013 |
South Africa |
Western Cape |
14.5 |
£9-10 |
4.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-06 |
Bin21: South Africa Trio |
Reyneke 2012 Cornerstone Red, Cabernet Sauvignon & Franc, Merlot, Stellenbosch |
Reyneke |
2012 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14.5 |
£15-17 |
5.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-06 |
Bin21: South Africa Trio |
Kleine Zalze 2012 Cleef's Collection, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch |
Kleine Zalze |
2012 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14 |
£14-15 |
6.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-06 |
Bin21: South Africa Trio |
Graceland 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch |
Graceland |
2013 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14 |
£20 |
7.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-06 |
Bin21: South Africa Trio |
Graceland 2010 Merlot, Stellenbosch |
Graceland |
2010 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
15 |
£20 |
8.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-06 |
Bin21: South Africa Trio |
Graceland 2011 Strawberry Fields Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch |
Graceland |
2011 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14.5 |
£25-26 |
9.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-07 |
Majestic New Zealand |
Cloudy Bay 2007 Pelorus |
Cloudy Bay |
2007 |
New Zealand |
Marlborough |
12.5 |
£20 |
1.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
A full, yeasty, biscuit nose with some browning apple. Textured palate with a dry, gently warm finish. |
| 2015-07 |
Majestic New Zealand |
Mount Difficulty 2013 Bannockburn Pinot Gris |
Mount Difficulty |
2013 |
New Zealand |
Central Otago |
14.5 |
£16 |
2.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
A powerful sweet-grapefruit nose with some fruit syrup aspects. A rich lychee approach with some melon and lemon-sherbet, full texture and a warm finish. Definitely not a shy and retiring wine! |
| 2015-07 |
Majestic New Zealand |
Hiroyuki Kusuda 2013 Riesling |
Hiroyuki Kusuda |
2013 |
New Zealand |
Martinborough |
12 |
£26.60 |
3.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
A mineral, engine oil nose. Steely-dry acidity on the palate with a touch of lime cordial. |
| 2015-07 |
Majestic New Zealand |
Marisco The Exemplar 2012 Viognier |
Marisco The Exemplar |
2012 |
New Zealand |
Marlborough |
13 |
£25 |
4.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
The nose was more like an oaked Chardonnay; nutty, sweet with a slightly charred aspect and a hint of sauerkraut. It had a caramel approach and a heavy texture that coats the palate, rich and oily, smooth but lacking enough acidity to freshen it up and with a touch of heat on the finish. |
| 2015-07 |
Majestic New Zealand |
Kumeu River 2011 Hunting Hill Chardonnay. Kumeu |
Kumeu River |
2011 |
New Zealand |
Auckland |
14 |
£22 |
5.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
A touch of struck match to the nose and slightly charred component on the palate. Acidity makes its presence felt immediately with very zesty, citrus component all the way through and underneath a toffee-caramel sun-layer. A little ageing to soften the acidity should give a very good wine. |
| 2015-07 |
Majestic New Zealand |
Jackson Estate 2011 Somerset Pinot Noir, Waihopai Valley |
Jackson Estate |
2011 |
New Zealand |
Marlborough |
13.5 |
£22 |
6.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
Perfumed prunes with a touch of iodine. Ripe fruit goes to rubber and tar. Colour suggests and older wine. Soft, fruity palate showing aspects of quality, moderate tannins and acidity – briary fruit. |
| 2015-07 |
Majestic New Zealand |
Te Whare Ra 2010 Syrah |
Te Whare Ra |
2010 |
New Zealand |
Marlborough |
13.5 |
£24 |
7.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
A dark, umami nose; soy, tar and savoury spice. Graphite tannins with dry, edgy fruit. Medium bodied with coffee components which turn into a dark roast in the glass, although it finishes short. |
| 2015-07 |
Majestic New Zealand |
Saint Clair 2013 Pioneer Block Malbec, Gimblett Gravels |
Saint Clair |
2013 |
New Zealand |
Hawkes Bay |
13 |
£15 |
8.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
A sugar-sweet, red fruit nose. Good acidity with sweet, gentle fruit, an enjoyable texture and savoury aspect. Dry, some graphite, with fresh fruit and acidity, youthful but good. |
| 2015-07 |
Majestic New Zealand |
Craggy Range 2011 Te Kahu, Gimblett Gravels |
Craggy Range |
2011 |
New Zealand |
Hawkes Bay |
13 |
£16 |
9.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
Soft, gently perfumed nose, some cloves. Cool, minty approach with a light attack going into a balanced and quite refined palate. A touch of austerity, acidity masking the fruit a little. |
| 2015-07 |
Majestic New Zealand |
Escarpment 2011 Hinemoa Riesling |
Escarpment |
2011 |
New Zealand |
Martinborough |
9.5 |
£11 |
10.0 |
Rebecca Slater |
Page |
PDF |
(35cl) Herb and floral nose, some lemon thyme. The palate is lightly sweet, syrupy with a touch of lime. Honey and beeswax flavours with good acidity to the honeyed finish. |
| 2015-08 |
Something Unusual |
Bodega Tafuriaste 2014 Rose (Listan Negro) |
Bodega Tafuriaste |
2014 |
Spain |
Tenerife |
11 |
6 Eur |
1.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
There was bottle variation with one slightly Pétillant, the other downright fizzy! With some candied cherry and tannin the flavour was more red than rosé, but it was short of fruit and character. |
| 2015-08 |
Something Unusual |
Cantina Valle Isarco 2013 Kerner |
Cantina Valle Isarco |
2013 |
Italy |
Sud Tirol/Alto Adige |
14 |
£15.17 |
2.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
The wine was very Germanic in style with a slight spritz and an aromatic nose; floral including elderflower. Citrus flavours dominated but were a touch out of balance with less weight than expected for the alcohol, finishing with a sour, bitter aftertaste. |
| 2015-08 |
Something Unusual |
Domaine Causse Marines 2012 "Zacmau" (Mauzac), Gaillac |
Domaine Causse Marines |
2012 |
France |
South West |
13 |
£19.73 |
3.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
A slightly oxidised aspect with a subtle nose of bruised apples and yeast. Crisp acidity held together a melange of baking spices including vanilla and nutmeg. |
| 2015-08 |
Something Unusual |
Alaverdi Monastery Cellar 2011 Rkatsiteli) |
Alaverdi Monastery Cellar |
2011 |
Georgia |
Kakheti |
13 |
£20.80 |
4.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
This natural "amber" wine was from the Rkatsiteli grape and showed citrus (orange) oil on the nose. It was relatively cloudy with obvious tannins and some volatile acidity. |
| 2015-08 |
Something Unusual |
Westend Estate (Calabria) 2013 Saint-Macaire |
Westend Estate (Calabria) |
2013 |
Australia |
Riverina |
14 |
£10.99 |
5.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
Inky black with roasted aromas and ripe, dark fruits, soft tannins and medium acidity; very easy to drink – if a touch one dimensional. Full bodied, it would make a great blending partner |
| 2015-08 |
Something Unusual |
Familia Deicas, Atlantico sur Garzon 2014 (Marselan) |
Familia Deicas, Atlantico sur Garzon |
2014 |
Uruguay |
Maldonado |
13 |
£8.50 |
6.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
Deep-coloured wine showed fruity spice with a slightly prune-raisin end. Some oxidation was apparent, with dark, sweet, fruit, chocolate notes and tannins on the finish |
| 2015-08 |
Something Unusual |
Santo Wines 2011 Kameni (Mandilaria) |
Santo Wines |
2011 |
Greece |
Santorini |
14 |
13 |
7.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
Euro price. A strong attack of dark-cherry fruit with dry tannins and a short finish. |
| 2015-08 |
Something Unusual |
Stobi Winery 2011 Vranec Veritas 2011 |
Stobi Winery |
2011 |
Macedonia |
Tikves |
14.5 |
£16.49 |
8.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
A dark colour with big tannins, ripe, concentrated fruit and a savoury, smoky-bacon component. There was some volatile acidity and the alcohol was obvious, but not unpleasant. |
| 2015-08 |
Something Unusual |
Bodegas Ribera de Pelazas 2010 Abadengo Crianza (Juan Garcia), Arribes |
Bodegas Ribera de Pelazas |
2010 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
14 |
£9.95 |
9.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
A slightly oxidised nose and persistent acidity. Dark fruits showed tobacco, spice and coffee, with ripe but strong tannins. |
| 2015-08 |
Something Unusual |
Finca Moratillo 2009 Vidadillo, Ribera del Jiloca |
Finca Moratillo |
2009 |
Spain |
Aragón |
14.5 |
£19.99 |
10.0 |
Elaine Orrick |
Page |
PDF |
The wine showed balanced acidity and tannin with savoury, meaty notes and concentrated dark fruit. There was a balsamic aspect but everything was in harmony and it should age well. |
| 2015-09 |
A Quest for Balance |
Domaine A. Cailbourdin 2013 Cuvée de Boisfleury, Pouilly Fumé AOC |
Domaine A. Cailbourdin |
2013 |
France |
Loire |
12.5 |
£11.95 |
1.0 |
Colin Braithwaite |
Page |
PDF |
The wine had a creamy sweet nose, dry acidity on the palate with a desiccating citrus finish. |
| 2015-09 |
A Quest for Balance |
Domain Labet 2011 Fleur de Marne "Le Montceau" Côtes du Jura AOC |
Domain Labet |
2011 |
France |
Jura |
13 |
£15 |
2.0 |
Colin Braithwaite |
Page |
PDF |
A sweet, almost syrupy approach, quite pungent with some flint/struck match. On the palate there was oak and a touch of acetone, along with honeysuckle. It had a complex and tannic finish. |
| 2015-09 |
A Quest for Balance |
Domain de la Renardière 2011 Arbois-Pupillin Grande Réserve, Arbois AOC |
Domain de la Renardière |
2011 |
France |
Jura |
13 |
£9.50 |
3.0 |
Colin Braithwaite |
Page |
PDF |
Kirsch liqueur nose with some undertones of forest vegetation. Lean and clean on the palate, a little drying, with a touch of strawberry on the finish |
| 2015-09 |
A Quest for Balance |
Domaine David Renaud 2010 Irancy AOC |
Domaine David Renaud |
2010 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£13.95 |
4.0 |
Colin Braithwaite |
Page |
PDF |
. Pinot Noir Cesar with a fresh nose, some mint and dark berries, showing ripe fruit with cool tannins. A warming wine but with a slightly short finish. This was popular, with a few years of life left in it. |
| 2015-09 |
A Quest for Balance |
Karl H Johner 2010 Kaiserstuhl Pinot Noir |
Karl H Johner |
2010 |
Germany |
Baden |
13.5 |
£10.30 |
5.0 |
Colin Braithwaite |
Page |
PDF |
The nose was of sweaty feet and smoked cheese with a lean approach. There was ripe, warm fruit on the mid-palate, a touch jammy with good balance of oak, but a short finish. |
| 2015-09 |
A Quest for Balance |
Domaine Saint Antonin 2012 Cuvée Lou Cazalet, Faugères AOP |
Domaine Saint Antonin |
2012 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
14.5 |
£9.50 |
6.0 |
Colin Braithwaite |
Page |
PDF |
- Grenache, Carignan, Syrah, Mourvedre. A fragrant, almost confected nose with a thick, sweet approach and a warm finish. |
| 2015-09 |
A Quest for Balance |
Celler Malondro 2009 Latria, Montsant DO |
Celler Malondro |
2009 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
14.5 |
£16 |
7.0 |
Colin Braithwaite |
Page |
PDF |
Carignan, Garnacha. The nose was Grenache with simple, sweet fruit on the palate, but no real complexity. |
| 2015-09 |
A Quest for Balance |
Château Sainte-Eulalie 2011 La Cantilene, Minervois La Livinière AOC |
Château Sainte-Eulalie |
2011 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
14.5 |
£7.99 |
8.0 |
Colin Braithwaite |
Page |
PDF |
Syrah, Granache, Carignan. A dark nose with roasted coffee, chocolate and a sight savoury/meaty character. It had a smooth, cool approach which turns forceful, showing acidity, dark fruit and fine tannins which build into a long finish. |
| 2015-09 |
A Quest for Balance |
Château Vignelaure 2007 Coteaux d' Aix en Provence |
Château Vignelaure |
2007 |
France |
Provence |
14.5 |
£12 |
9.0 |
Colin Braithwaite |
Page |
PDF |
Cab. Sauv, Syrah. A sweet nose with a touch of graphite and mushroom. Gentle approach with quite zesty acidity that takes hold towards the warm finish, tannins building up between sips. Some vegetal greenness at the edges. |
| 2015-10 |
The Loire |
Château du Coing de St. Fiacre 2014 Muscadet de Sevre et Maine, Sur Lie, Pay Nantais |
Château du Coing de St. Fiacre |
2014 |
France |
Loire |
12 |
£10.38 |
1.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
A full, aromatic nose. Clean and fresh - but not light – it showed good texture with a sharp dryness at the edges that cries out for some seafood. |
| 2015-10 |
The Loire |
Domaine du Villargeau 2014 Coteaux du Giennois, Central Vineyards |
Domaine du Villargeau |
2014 |
France |
Loire |
12.5 |
£11.22 |
2.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
A restrained nose for Sauvignon Blanc, developing in the glass. Lemon sharp with a gooseberry greenness, a touch tart, yet still rich with decent character. You need to like sherbet though. |
| 2015-10 |
The Loire |
Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau 2013 Clos de Rougemont Vouvray Sec, Touraine |
Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau |
2013 |
France |
Loire |
12.5 |
£15.30 |
3.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
Definitely a hint of oak on the nose adding some warmth and depth. Unripe apple attack which goes to a slightly browning apple at the end. Long and very, very dry - yet lightly honeyed-fruit with ripe apple sweetness along the way. |
| 2015-10 |
The Loire |
Domaine Thibault (André Dezat et Fils) 2013 Pouilly-Fumé, Central Vineyards |
Domaine Thibault (André Dezat et Fils) |
2013 |
France |
Loire |
12.5 |
£15.36 |
4.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
A lovely nose, forward citrus notes with a touch of light smoke. On the palate it was delicate and elegant with herbal bitterness, rounded with some lightly sweet spice; a little buttery, dry/bitter with a touch of nettle and some saltiness. |
| 2015-10 |
The Loire |
Domaine Jean-Paul Balland 2013 Sancerre, Central Vineyards |
Domaine Jean-Paul Balland |
2013 |
France |
Loire |
13 |
£17.04 |
5.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
A perfumed, syrupy ripe nose with a grape-sweet aroma. The palate was drier than the nose suggests; a mild, herbal bitterness on the palate but ripe. A touch soft at the edges, the finish was a little disappointing. |
| 2015-10 |
The Loire |
Domaine Jean-Paul Balland 2014 Sancerre Rosé, Central Vineyards |
Domaine Jean-Paul Balland |
2014 |
France |
Loire |
13 |
£16.80 |
6.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
A smoky dry nose, closed. A little creamy yet metallic as well, fresh but very dry (...too dry?). |
| 2015-10 |
The Loire |
Domaine Jean-Paul Balland 2012 Grand Cuvée Sancerre, Central Vineyards |
Domaine Jean-Paul Balland |
2012 |
France |
Loire |
13.5 |
£20.94 |
7.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
A striking nose, oily with a touch of marzipan; tropical notes yet raw/musky. It was well-textured, oak coming through with a beautiful balance of spicy, nutty flavours and a long finish. |
| 2015-10 |
The Loire |
Domaine Jean-Paul Balland 2013 Sancerre Rouge, Central Vineyards |
Domaine Jean-Paul Balland |
2013 |
France |
Loire |
13 |
£17.04 |
8.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
It looked older than the vintage and gave a ripe nose with delicate raspberries. There was a metallic aspect that was not unpleasant, but needed more character and maybe extra bottle age. |
| 2015-10 |
The Loire |
Couly-Dutheil 2013 Les Gravieres d'Amador Abbé du Turpenay, Touraine |
Couly-Dutheil |
2013 |
France |
Loire |
12.5 |
£12.48 |
9.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
A hint of barnyard on the nose along with raspberry which carried through to the palate. Lean at the front with zesty red berries, dry tannins at the edge of the palate, there was a tinny-metallic finish that was a little disconcerting. |
| 2015-11 |
Les Vins d'Anjou et Saumur |
Langois-Chateau, Crémant de Loire, Brut |
Langois-Chateau |
NV |
France |
Loire |
12.5 |
£15.99 |
1.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-11 |
Les Vins d'Anjou et Saumur |
Château de Fesles 2012 "La Chappelle" Chenin Sec |
Château de Fesles |
2012 |
France |
Loire |
13 |
£12 |
2.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-11 |
Les Vins d'Anjou et Saumur |
Les Vignes Herbel 2009 La Pointe, Chenin Blanc (Vin de France) |
Les Vignes Herbel |
2009 |
France |
Loire |
13.5 |
£21 |
3.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-11 |
Les Vins d'Anjou et Saumur |
(Domaine Baumard) 2009 Clos de Saint Yves, Savennières |
(Domaine Baumard) |
2009 |
France |
Loire |
13 |
£19.99 |
4.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-11 |
Les Vins d'Anjou et Saumur |
Clos de Cordeliers 2012 Saumur Champigny |
Clos de Cordeliers |
2012 |
France |
Loire |
12.5 |
£13.49 |
5.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-11 |
Les Vins d'Anjou et Saumur |
Clau de Nell 2011 Grolleau |
Clau de Nell |
2011 |
France |
Loire |
12.5 |
£24.99 |
6.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-11 |
Les Vins d'Anjou et Saumur |
Château Soucherie 2010 Coteaux du Layon Chaume |
Château Soucherie |
2010 |
France |
Loire |
12 |
£25 |
7.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-11 |
Les Vins d'Anjou et Saumur |
Château de Fesles 2010 Bonnezeaux |
Château de Fesles |
2010 |
France |
Loire |
13 |
£26 |
8.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
(Piper Heidsieck) 2004 Les Pionniers, Vintage Champagne |
(Piper Heidsieck) |
2004 |
France |
Champagne |
12 |
£24.99 |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Peter Jakob Kühn 2010 Mittelheim St. Nikolaus Riesling Trocken |
Peter Jakob Kühn |
2010 |
Germany |
Rheingau |
13 |
£20.50 |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Francois Baur 2010 Gewurztraminer |
Francois Baur |
2010 |
France |
Alsace |
13 |
£16 |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Cullen Wines 2014 Amber, Margaret River |
Cullen Wines |
2014 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
15 |
£25 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Hedges Family Estate CMS 2012 Columbia Valley Red |
Hedges Family Estate CMS |
2012 |
USA |
Washington |
13.5 |
£21 |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Bodegas Sabinares 2011 El Temido, Arlanza D.O. |
Bodegas Sabinares |
2011 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
15 |
£20 |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Clos Louie 2005 Cotes du Castillon Vielles Vignes |
Clos Louie |
2005 |
France |
Bordeaux |
14 |
£29.95 |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
E. Guigal 2011 Gigondas |
E. Guigal |
2011 |
France |
Rhône |
14.5 |
£21 |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2015-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Quinta do Noval 1985 Vintage Port |
Quinta do Noval |
1985 |
Portugal |
Douro |
20 |
£50-80* |
9.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-01 |
Alsace |
Domaine Rieffel 2011 Runz Pinot Noir, Mittlebergheim, Bas-Rhin, |
Domaine Rieffel |
2011 |
France |
Alsace |
12 |
£12.50 |
1.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
Sweet, floral nose, slightly smoky with a cherry-menthol aspect. Very thin attack, dry oak but fills out a little on the mid-palate. Pleasant, light finish with a bizarre heat at the end. Tannic edges and a touch hollow. |
| 2014-01 |
Alsace |
Kientzler 2010 Kirchberg GC Muscat, Ribeauvillé, Haut-Rhin, |
Kientzler |
2010 |
France |
Alsace |
13 |
£18 |
2.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
Creamy nose with a mineral edge and a hint of lychee. Very dry on the mid-palate; grippy, almost tannic acidity with a lemon/lime finish. A very good, structured wine. |
| 2014-01 |
Alsace |
Domaine Rieffel 2008 Kirchberg de Barr GC Pinot Gris, Mittlebergheim, Bas-Rhin, |
Domaine Rieffel |
2008 |
France |
Alsace |
14.5 |
£18 |
3.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
Golden colour with a deep, oily nose. Fresh on the palate, drying as the mid-palate ends and with a glycerol coating on the finish. A hint of age in with the richness, rich but fresh. A lovely, subtle bittern finish. The nose develops a toffee component in the glass. |
| 2014-01 |
Alsace |
Domaine Marcel Diess 2002 Altenberg de Bergheim GC Riesling, Bergheim, Haut-Rhin, |
Domaine Marcel Diess |
2002 |
France |
Alsace |
13 |
£38 |
4.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
Golden colour with an old-Riesling nose; smoky, woody. Sweet attack then initially light on the mid-palate before filling out with a long, honeyed finish. A wood-smoke mid-palate. |
| 2014-01 |
Alsace |
Domaine Albert Boxler 2011 Sommerberg GC Riesling, Niedermorschwihr, Haut-Rhin, |
Domaine Albert Boxler |
2011 |
France |
Alsace |
13.5 |
£45 |
5.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
Spritzy attack with a delicate, lightly floral nose – almost perfumed. Clean & fresh with a lime mid-palate, good complexity and an almost austere, citrusy dryness. |
| 2014-01 |
Alsace |
Maison Léon Beyer 2005 Comtes d'Eguisheim Gewurztraminer, Eguisheim, Haut-Rhin, |
Maison Léon Beyer |
2005 |
France |
Alsace |
13.5 |
£26 |
6.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
Typical Gewürztraminer nose, lychees and syrup leading to expectations of richness. In the mouth the lychee is still there but it's lean in flavour and medium dryness with a delicate finish. A very good wine, although the nose suggest a much richer, sweeter wine than the palate delivers. |
| 2014-01 |
Alsace |
Domaine Trimbach 2007 Gewurztraminer Vendages Tardives, Ribeauvillé, Haut-Rhin, |
Domaine Trimbach |
2007 |
France |
Alsace |
13.5 |
£33 |
7.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
Sweet, floral nose with a lot of weight. Sweet attack with good complexity and structure with some Turkish Delight on the finish. The sweetness is on the cusp of overpowering the acidity and there's no variation from attack to mid-palate and finish, so it comes across as a little one dimensional. |
| 2014-01 |
Alsace |
Domaine Bott Frères 2007 Muscat Selection de Grains Nobles, Ribeauvillé, Haut-Rhin, |
Domaine Bott Frères |
2007 |
France |
Alsace |
13 |
£30 |
8.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
Perfect acidity for the luscious sweetness, great integration. A peachy-peach wine – rich & complex. |
| 2014-02 |
Alternative Australians |
Littore Family Wines 2011 Idyll Fiano, Geelong |
Littore Family Wines |
2011 |
Australia |
Victoria |
11.5 |
£8 |
1.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
Showed an intense nose in the glass with lemon and peach. The palate was slightly viscous with a sweet centre and evoked much discussion; most agreeing it was a little light and short but good value for money. |
| 2014-02 |
Alternative Australians |
(Berton Vineyards) 2011 The Optimist Marsanne Viognier |
(Berton Vineyards) |
2011 |
Australia |
South Eastern Australia |
13 |
£12 |
2.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
. There was a ripe, floral nose with some nuttiness. A heavy palate with an oily texture and a little sour acidity. Characteristics of both Marsanne and Viognier were noted, although some said they were not quite married. A family resemblance to the Northern Rhône's Condrieu came to the mind of some. |
| 2014-02 |
Alternative Australians |
Calabria Family Wines (Westend Vineyards) 2009 Saint Macaire, Riverina |
Calabria Family Wines (Westend Vineyards) |
2009 |
Australia |
New South Wales |
14 |
£10 |
3.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
. The wine had a deep ruby colour and was full-bodied, if somewhat 1-dimensional and in need of more structure. Soft tannins surrounded by warm fruit, some blackcurrant and a little mint, but some found the acidity sour. |
| 2014-02 |
Alternative Australians |
Josef Chromy 2010 Pepik Pinot Noir, Tamar Valley |
Josef Chromy |
2010 |
Australia |
Tasmania |
13 |
£20 |
4.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
. The wine was typical of cool-climate Pinot Noir; well-balanced with a savoury component, light-bodied with soft acidity, slightly sweet tannin and a dry finish. Differences in tasting comments such as "a taste of rubber" and "sweet strawberries" eventually showed that the 2 bottles displayed variation, but the general quality was recognised in both. |
| 2014-02 |
Alternative Australians |
Coorong Sounds 2012 Reserve Shiraz-Durif |
Coorong Sounds |
2012 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14 |
£10 |
5.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
. Sweet, concentrated nose with some mint. Tarry, sweet fruit but the expected weight of Durif didn't show through. Subtle tannins and acidity lacking "grip" with a touch of heat on the finish. |
| 2014-02 |
Alternative Australians |
La Curio Wines 2010 The Nubile Grenache/Syrah, McLaren Vale, Fleurieu |
La Curio Wines |
2010 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14 |
£23 |
6.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
. The wine had a red-fruit and cinnamon nose, fresh with refined acidity and tannin, smooth with good length, turning a little bitter on the warm finish. |
| 2014-02 |
Alternative Australians |
Redheads Studio 2009 The Good Doctor's Tonic, Langhorne Creek, Fleurieu |
Redheads Studio |
2009 |
Australia |
South Australia |
15 |
£29* |
7.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
. A bold, powerful wine; deep and dark with black fruit and a spice rack of aromas and flavours - including mint (eucalyptus), fennel & cardamom – along with leather, chocolate and coffee. The alcohol wasn't obtrusive and tannins and acidity were balanced with the concentrated flavours and fruit, there was an agreed elegance to it. |
| 2014-02 |
Alternative Australians |
Redheads Studio 2010 t=O, McLaren Vale, Fleurieu |
Redheads Studio |
2010 |
Australia |
South Australia |
15 |
£25 |
8.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
. Unashamedly New World, with a deep colour, intense nose, tannic grip and high heat (a sticking point for many in the room). Peppery fruit included brambles and spicy raspberry, while chocolate and toffee added to the palate. All agreed there were many different flavours going on in the glass and a long finish. |
| 2014-02 |
Alternative Australians |
Pieri Wines 2010 Azzardo McLaren Vale Shiraz, Fleurieu |
Pieri Wines |
2010 |
Australia |
South Australia |
15 |
£22 |
9.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
. A fruit driven wine with a big nose but a lighter palate and good balance; elegant with some plum, raisin and chocolate on a medium finish. |
| 2014-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Grace Vineyards 2010 Symphony, Muscat |
Grace Vineyards |
2010 |
China |
Shanxi |
10.5 |
£17.50 |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Domaine Philippe Colin 2009 Chassagne Montrachet |
Domaine Philippe Colin |
2009 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£40 |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Domaine Weinbach 2009 Cuvée Laurence Gewurztraminer |
Domaine Weinbach |
2009 |
France |
Alsace |
13.5 |
£22 |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Domaine des Forges 2010 Quarts de Chaume |
Domaine des Forges |
2010 |
France |
Loire |
11 |
£34 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Bodegas Catena Zapata 2010 Catena Alta Malbec |
Bodegas Catena Zapata |
2010 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14 |
£38 |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Grace Vineyards 2010 Tasya's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon |
Grace Vineyards |
2010 |
China |
Shanxi & Ning Xia |
13 |
£2 |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
. There was blackcurrant and pencil shavings on the nose. In the mouth it was lean with more of those pencils going into a dry finish with a bitter taste. The fruit seemed stewed, and overall there was little true character. |
| 2014-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Viña Caliterra 2007 Cenit |
Viña Caliterra |
2007 |
Chile |
Colchagua Valley |
14 |
£35 |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
. Ripe, sweet blackcurrant on the nose with an enamel/polish component. Deep, dark fruit, smooth at the front before the tannins grip you on the mid-palate. Subsequent tastes built up a wall of tannins that needed time or food to break down |
| 2014-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Parker Coonawarra Estate 2006 Terra Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon |
Parker Coonawarra Estate |
2006 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.5 |
£35-40 |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-04 |
Dinner Party Wines |
Raymond Dupont-Fahn 2012 Chaumes des Perrieres Bourgogne Blanc |
Raymond Dupont-Fahn |
2012 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
£22.74 |
1.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-04 |
Dinner Party Wines |
Domaine Latour-Giraud 2011 Cuvee Charles Maxime Mersault |
Domaine Latour-Giraud |
2011 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£34.80 |
2.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-04 |
Dinner Party Wines |
Saint Clair 2011 Pioneer Block Pinot Noir |
Saint Clair |
2011 |
New Zealand |
Marlborough |
13.5 |
£15 |
3.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-04 |
Dinner Party Wines |
Martinborough Vineyard 2011 Pinot Noir |
Martinborough Vineyard |
2011 |
New Zealand |
Martinborough |
14 |
£30 |
4.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-04 |
Dinner Party Wines |
Château Tournefeuille 2008 Lalande de Pomerol |
Château Tournefeuille |
2008 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13.5 |
£26.84 |
5.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-04 |
Dinner Party Wines |
Château L'Ecuyer 2008 Pomerol |
Château L'Ecuyer |
2008 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13.5 |
£46 |
6.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-04 |
Dinner Party Wines |
Château de Ricaud 2007 Loupiac |
Château de Ricaud |
2007 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£17.46 |
7.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-04 |
Dinner Party Wines |
Château Cantegril 2007 Sauternes |
Château Cantegril |
2007 |
France |
Bordeaux |
14 |
£21.54 |
8.0 |
Alan Holmes |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-05 |
South America |
Undurraga, Brut NV Vino Espumante Chardonnay & Pinot Noir |
Undurraga |
NV |
Chile |
Maipo Valley |
12.5 |
£9.99 |
1.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-05 |
South America |
Torres 2013 "Days of summer" Muscat |
Torres |
2013 |
Chile |
Itata Valley |
12 |
£9.99 |
2.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-05 |
South America |
Mendel 2013 Semillon |
Mendel |
2013 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
13.5 |
£10.50 |
3.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-05 |
South America |
De Martino 2008 "La Aguada" Single Vineyard CMC |
De Martino |
2008 |
Chile |
Maule Valley |
14.5 |
£14.95 |
4.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-05 |
South America |
Bodega Weinert 2004 "Cavas" Grand Vino |
Bodega Weinert |
2004 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14.5 |
£12.95 |
5.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-05 |
South America |
Bodega Weinert 1997 "Cavas" Grand Vino |
Bodega Weinert |
1997 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14.5 |
£49 magnum |
6.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-05 |
South America |
Familia Deicas 2009 Gran Bodegon |
Familia Deicas |
2009 |
Uruguay |
Juanico |
13 |
£21 |
7.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-05 |
South America |
Terrazas de los Andes 2005 "Afincado" Cabernet Sauvignon |
Terrazas de los Andes |
2005 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14 |
£30 |
8.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-05 |
South America |
Almaviva 2004 |
Almaviva |
2004 |
Chile |
Puento Alto |
14.5 |
£85 |
9.0 |
Richard Whinney |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-06 |
Tasmania |
Jansz 2007 Brut Méthode Tasmanoise, Pipers River |
Jansz |
2007 |
Australia |
Tasmania |
12 |
£22 |
1.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
. Bread/biscuit nose and sweet citrus acidity, lemon and grapefruit with an edge of bitterness. A slight oxidative layer didn't detract from what was a very good wine. |
| 2014-06 |
Tasmania |
Josef Chromy 2012 SGR Delikat Riesling, Tamar Valley |
Josef Chromy |
2012 |
Australia |
Tasmania |
7.5 |
£16.99 |
2.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
. A "Germanic" nose to the glass and a very sweet approach, a little too sweet-n-sour on the mid-palate and an apple finish. The style was similar to a sweet Mosel Kabinett, although the components were a little bit standalone at this stage, probably a wine that could develop over several years. |
| 2014-06 |
Tasmania |
(Brown Bros) Devils Corner 2010 Riesling, Tamar Valley |
(Brown Bros) Devils Corner |
2010 |
Australia |
Tasmania |
13 |
£12.49 |
3.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
. An almost oily nose with a touch of smoke. It was creamy on the palate, dry with a grapefruit and nettle component and some bitter lime. This was a good drinking wine, but had some wondering if it showed the varietal characteristics |
| 2014-06 |
Tasmania |
Frogmore Creek 2011 Fumé Blanc, Coal River Valley |
Frogmore Creek |
2011 |
Australia |
Tasmania |
12.5 |
£19.99 |
4.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
. The nose was big and a little blowsy, oily with ripe..ripe...ripe (mango) fruit. The palate was actually quite restrained with herbal overtones, a little bitter and delicate and a clean taste, very pleasing. |
| 2014-06 |
Tasmania |
Frogmore Creek 2011 Chardonnay, Coal River Valley |
Frogmore Creek |
2011 |
Australia |
Tasmania |
13.1 |
£19.99 |
5.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
. The colour was intense, an almost fluorescent gold. It was well sulphured, with a matchstick nose overlaying tropical fruit. In the mouth it was big and syrupy with strong, edgy flavours and firm acidity. This was a well textured wine which improved in the glass, definite ageing potential. |
| 2014-06 |
Tasmania |
Tolpuddle Vineyard 2012 Chardonnay, Coal River Valley |
Tolpuddle Vineyard |
2012 |
Australia |
Tasmania |
13 |
£44 |
6.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
. A matchstick/flint nose, sharp and fresh. There was a clean, lemony richness on the palate with delightful balance - although the acidity was maybe overly tart and a long, sweet finish. This was a taught, edgy wine...very (very) good, as to be expected for the price. |
| 2014-06 |
Tasmania |
(Brown Bros) Devils Corner 2012 Pinot Noir, Tamar Valley |
(Brown Bros) Devils Corner |
2012 |
Australia |
Tasmania |
13 |
£13.09 |
7.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
. On the pour it looked a little older than the vintage suggested but the nose was of crunchy red fruit, quite perfumed. On the palate there was a lightly bitter, almost Quinine touch. There was a lot of cross room discussion on the taste which led to the conclusion that we had bottle variation, with the other showing dry, vegetal characteristics and some blackberry leaf – although after a while in the glass they became similar. |
| 2014-06 |
Tasmania |
Dawson and James 2010 Pinot Noir, Derwent Valley |
Dawson and James |
2010 |
Australia |
Tasmania |
13.5 |
£45 |
8.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
. A pencil shaving component to the nose but also a warmth, mellow and smoky. The strawberry fruit was sweet and ripe (overly so?) with a slight savoury edge and plenty of acid. It was an undoubtedly lovely wine, but had some people wondering about it being a cool climate Pinot. |
| 2014-07 |
Wines of Spain |
Valdesil 2012 Montenova Godello, Vilamartin de Valdeoarras |
Valdesil |
2012 |
Spain |
Galicia |
13.5 |
£9.99 |
1.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. A creamy nose with some citrus zest/sherbet. There were peaches on the palate which was a little salty, delicate and elegant. The aroma did go a little flabby in the glass. |
| 2014-07 |
Wines of Spain |
Bodegas Martín Códax 2011 Albariño, Rías Baixas |
Bodegas Martín Códax |
2011 |
Spain |
Galicia |
12.5 |
£10 |
2.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. A honeyed nose with some struck-match, sweet herbs and a touch of grass. It had zesty acidity and developed well in the glass, getting better and better over time. |
| 2014-07 |
Wines of Spain |
Marqués de Riscal 2012 Rueda Verdejo, Rueda |
Marqués de Riscal |
2012 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
13 |
£8.55 |
3.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. A grassy, quite pungent nose. It had a Sauvignon-Blanc style; quite sharp, a little light and ultimately disappointing. |
| 2014-07 |
Wines of Spain |
(Bodega San Gregorio) 2011 Papa Luna , Calatayud |
(Bodega San Gregorio) |
2011 |
Spain |
Aragón |
14.5 |
£9.98 |
4.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. A rich, fruity nose with some bitter cherry. The tannins were dry, prominent, yet still silky, while the plummy, sweet fruit was youthful. Probably needed another 3-5 years. |
| 2014-07 |
Wines of Spain |
(Bodegas Paniza) Señorío del Águila 2001 Gran Reserva, Cariñena |
(Bodegas Paniza) Señorío del Águila |
2001 |
Spain |
Aragón |
13.5 |
£6.45 |
5.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. A good nose with pencil shavings and blackcurrant going into liquorice. Smooth and rich with only a little prune aspect, it showed menthol and firm tannins, going a little dry on the finish after sitting in the glass. |
| 2014-07 |
Wines of Spain |
Bodegas La Horra 2010 Corimbo, Ribero del Duero |
Bodegas La Horra |
2010 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
14.5 |
£25 |
6.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. A dusky/dusty smell with a pencil-shaving elegance. It was quite smooth with savoury fruit, a spicy nip on the palate and a dry-tannin finish. |
| 2014-07 |
Wines of Spain |
Matarromera 2010 Crianza, Ribera del Duero |
Matarromera |
2010 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
14.5 |
£25 |
7.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. A slightly "dirty" nose, some volatile acidity mixed with soy sauce and yeast - there were chemical aspects with some "loose alcohol". Overall it was edgy and a little bit unbalanced, a pleasant caramel aspect on the finish became dominated by the tannins. |
| 2014-07 |
Wines of Spain |
Matsu 2010 el Viejo, Toro |
Matsu |
2010 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
15 |
£25 |
8.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. An enjoyable nose, spicy with some sweet coffee. It was savoury and tart with sweet tannins. The fruit has a slightly confectionary aspect ("Spangles") but elegance to it, there was a smooth attack and gentle tannins at the end. |
| 2014-07 |
Wines of Spain |
Mas la Mola 2007, Priorat |
Mas la Mola |
2007 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
14.5 |
£25 |
9.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. The alcohol shows through on the otherwise complex nose and the palate comes across as a little soapy. Although some tables praised its complexity of flavour there was a discussion on whether it was slightly corked, although not enough to spoil the enjoyment. |
| 2014-07 |
Wines of Spain |
Torres 2007 Mas La Plana, Penedès |
Torres |
2007 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
14.5 |
£30 |
10.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. A cool, slightly vegetal nose with a hint of green capsicum. The dark fruit had an undercurrent of blackcurrant (an "under-black") coming through; cool and minty around the edges with dry tannins and a light finish. Drinking well, but realistically still 3-5 years too young, although lighter in style to some of the previous ones we've tried. |
| 2014-08 |
Western Australia: Plantagenet & Moss Wood |
Plantagenet 2011 Omrah Chardonnay, Great Southern |
Plantagenet |
2011 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
13.5 |
£12.83 |
1.0 |
John Mayes |
Page |
PDF |
. Fresh, light nose with an initial citrus zest – lemon curd - going buttery on the mid-palate. Light fruit and a soft finish, a pleasant drink. |
| 2014-08 |
Western Australia: Plantagenet & Moss Wood |
Plantagenet 2012 Mount Barker Chardonnay, Great Southern |
Plantagenet |
2012 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
13.7 |
£19 |
2.0 |
John Mayes |
Page |
PDF |
. A woody, caramel nose. Smooth approach with (too) delicate flavours and prominent oak for what is a light wine. |
| 2014-08 |
Western Australia: Plantagenet & Moss Wood |
Plantagenet 2012 Omrah Pinot Noir, Great Southern |
Plantagenet |
2012 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
13.5 |
£13.78 |
3.0 |
John Mayes |
Page |
PDF |
. Colour suggests more age than on the label. Soft approach and really creamy, light red-berry, almost candy fruit. Very drinkable with a light peppery finish. |
| 2014-08 |
Western Australia: Plantagenet & Moss Wood |
Moss Wood 2011 Amy's Blend, Margaret River |
Moss Wood |
2011 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
14.5 |
£16.15 |
4.0 |
John Mayes |
Page |
PDF |
. Very dark colour and an interesting nose; savoury, some acetone, prune (Port-like) and a little bacon! It all works though!. Spicy on the palate with minty edges, blackcurrant and moderate tannins. Very well integrated, smooth going into soft then finishing a little flabby. |
| 2014-08 |
Western Australia: Plantagenet & Moss Wood |
Moss Wood 2011 Ribbon Vale Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River |
Moss Wood |
2011 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
14 |
£21.85 |
5.0 |
John Mayes |
Page |
PDF |
. Tar and rubber nose with smoky blackcurrant poking through. Cool approach with some smoke, good fruit with some graphite edges and liquorice going into a long, lingering finish. Soft, woody tannins are well integrated into this well balanced wine with hints of coffee & mocha. Lovely. |
| 2014-08 |
Western Australia: Plantagenet & Moss Wood |
Plantagenet 2009 Mount Barker Cabernet Sauvignon, Great Southern |
Plantagenet |
2009 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
13.5 |
£22.80 |
6.0 |
John Mayes |
Page |
PDF |
. A promising nose; rich, deep and spicy. Mature fruit with lovely acidity and an earthy, raw dryness and woody tannins. A meaty wine but with a light finish and disappointing staying power in the glass. |
| 2014-08 |
Western Australia: Plantagenet & Moss Wood |
Moss Wood 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River |
Moss Wood |
2009 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
14.5 |
£42.75 |
7.0 |
John Mayes |
Page |
PDF |
. A very good nose; coffee and caramel nose with a hint of boot polish and brown bananas. Light on the palate, with minty edges, integrated tannins and a delicate finish. The wine has a lovely lightness of style. |
| 2014-08 |
Western Australia: Plantagenet & Moss Wood |
Moss Wood 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River |
Moss Wood |
2005 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
14 |
£46.95 |
8.0 |
John Mayes |
Page |
PDF |
. A complete nose, it just smells mature and integrated! Cool and minty on the palate with smooth tannins but still dry. Perfumed with floral edges, needs more time. |
| 2014-09 |
International Wine Competitions |
Camel Valley 2012 Pinot Noir Brut |
Camel Valley |
2012 |
England |
Cornwall |
12.5 |
£26.95 |
1.0 |
Kelvyn & Ruth Guest |
Page |
PDF |
A delicate nose and refreshing on the palate; very tart - like biting into unripe apples - and a touch of light liquorice on the finish. |
| 2014-09 |
International Wine Competitions |
Les Ruettes 2013 Sancerre |
Les Ruettes |
2013 |
France |
Loire |
12.5 |
£13.99 |
2.0 |
Kelvyn & Ruth Guest |
Page |
PDF |
A matchstick/flint nose, a subtle Sauvignon with good attack and mid-palate, tart acidity and a touch of nettle on the end. It lacked overall weight and went flabby on the finish. |
| 2014-09 |
International Wine Competitions |
Bolney Estate 2013 Foxhole Vineyard Pinot Noir |
Bolney Estate |
2013 |
England |
Sussex |
11.5 |
£15.99 |
3.0 |
Kelvyn & Ruth Guest |
Page |
PDF |
A strawberry and cream nose with a fruity approach. Dry tannins built up at the edges and into a fruity mid-palate with a dry finish. A bit young, but one of the better English Pinots. |
| 2014-09 |
International Wine Competitions |
Baron de Ley 2007 "Finest" Viña Mara Gran Reserva |
Baron de Ley |
2007 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13.5 |
£10.49 |
4.0 |
Kelvyn & Ruth Guest |
Page |
PDF |
Dark in colour. The nose was classic Rioja, ripe and sweet with some mushroom and menthol showing age. The approach was quite light, lifted with integrated tannins and some coffee on the finish – overall a fresh and elegant wine. |
| 2014-09 |
International Wine Competitions |
Morgenster 2003 Estate Wine, Stellenbosch |
Morgenster |
2003 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
13.5 |
£40 |
5.0 |
Kelvyn & Ruth Guest |
Page |
PDF |
A fresh, meaty nose with blackcurrant and menthol, then a touch of Bovril. On the palate there was fresh blackcurrant fruit with moderate tannins and good length around plenty of well-toasted oak, giving a strong Mocha/Coffee aspect. |
| 2014-09 |
International Wine Competitions |
Julia Kemper 2010 Touriga Nacional |
Julia Kemper |
2010 |
Portugal |
Dão |
13.5 |
£22.95 |
6.0 |
Kelvyn & Ruth Guest |
Page |
PDF |
Even darker than the Viña Mara and showed sweet, almost candy fruit on the nose. Moderate tannins were still a touch young but this was already an elegant, lovely wine. |
| 2014-09 |
International Wine Competitions |
Domaine Jean-Luc Colombo 2010 La Louvée, Cornas |
Domaine Jean-Luc Colombo |
2010 |
France |
Rhône |
13.5 |
£65 |
7.0 |
Kelvyn & Ruth Guest |
Page |
PDF |
Equally as dark as the Touriga, if not more so, with a nose was of ripe, dark fruit. Cool at the front of the palate and on the finish, this was a crisp, tannic wine which could handle some bottle age. |
| 2014-09 |
International Wine Competitions |
De Bortoli 2008 "Finest" Dessert Semillon, Riverina) |
De Bortoli |
2008 |
Australia |
New South Wales |
10.5 |
£6.79 |
8.0 |
Kelvyn & Ruth Guest |
Page |
PDF |
A lovely, golden colour, syrupy sweet on the palate. Luscious and velvety smooth there was a very long toffee finish, maybe lacking a bit of acidity or complexity, but delicious to drink. |
| 2014-10 |
Bordeaux Varieties |
Dourthe No. 1 2013 Sauvignon Blanc |
Dourthe No. 1 |
2013 |
France |
Bordeaux |
12 |
£10.80 |
1.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-10 |
Bordeaux Varieties |
Château Rahoul 2010 Blanc Graves |
Château Rahoul |
2010 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13.5 |
£20.41 |
2.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-10 |
Bordeaux Varieties |
Wente Vineyards 2010 Sandstone Merlot |
Wente Vineyards |
2010 |
USA |
California |
13.5 |
£12.48 |
3.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-10 |
Bordeaux Varieties |
Wente Vineyards 2011 Charles Wetmore Cabernet Sauvignon |
Wente Vineyards |
2011 |
USA |
California |
13.5 |
£16.38 |
4.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-10 |
Bordeaux Varieties |
Trinity Hill 2012 The Trinity |
Trinity Hill |
2012 |
New Zealand |
Hawkes Bay |
13 |
£14.22 |
5.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-10 |
Bordeaux Varieties |
Meerlust Estate Red 2011, Stellenbosch |
Meerlust Estate Red |
2011 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14 |
£12.06 |
6.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-10 |
Bordeaux Varieties |
Meerlust Estate 2008 Rubicon, Stellenbosch |
Meerlust Estate |
2008 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14 |
£24.66 |
7.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-10 |
Bordeaux Varieties |
Château Plince 2009 Pomerol |
Château Plince |
2009 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13.5 |
£37.20 |
8.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-10 |
Bordeaux Varieties |
Château Potensac 2006 Medoc |
Château Potensac |
2006 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£34.80 |
9.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-11 |
Southern Italy (Farnese) |
Vigneti del Vulture 2013 Pipoli, Greco Fiano |
Vigneti del Vulture |
2013 |
Italy |
Basilicata |
12.5 |
£10.99 |
1.0 |
Ben Chambers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-11 |
Southern Italy (Farnese) |
Gran Sasso 2013 Alta Quota Pecorino, Terre di Chieti |
Gran Sasso |
2013 |
Italy |
Abruzzo |
13 |
£11.99 |
2.0 |
Ben Chambers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-11 |
Southern Italy (Farnese) |
Vigneti del Salento 2012 I Muri, Salice Salentino, Taranto |
Vigneti del Salento |
2012 |
Italy |
Puglia |
13 |
£13.99 |
3.0 |
Ben Chambers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-11 |
Southern Italy (Farnese) |
Vigneti Canosini 2012 Tufarello Nero di Troia |
Vigneti Canosini |
2012 |
Italy |
Puglia |
13.5 |
£10.99 |
4.0 |
Ben Chambers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-11 |
Southern Italy (Farnese) |
Vigneti del Salento 2012 Zolla, Primitivo di Manduria |
Vigneti del Salento |
2012 |
Italy |
Puglia |
14 |
£15.99 |
5.0 |
Ben Chambers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-11 |
Southern Italy (Farnese) |
Vigneti del Vulture 2009 Piano del Cerro, Aglianico del Vulture |
Vigneti del Vulture |
2009 |
Italy |
Basilicata |
14 |
£21.99 |
6.0 |
Ben Chambers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-11 |
Southern Italy (Farnese) |
Farnese 2012 Edizione Cinque Autoctoni |
Farnese |
2012 |
Italy |
Puglia/Abruzzo |
14 |
£26.99 |
7.0 |
Ben Chambers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-11 |
Southern Italy (Farnese) |
Vigneti del Salento 2011 Gold Series Vigne Vecchie, Primitivo di Manduria |
Vigneti del Salento |
2011 |
Italy |
Puglia |
14 |
£29.99 |
8.0 |
Ben Chambers |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Sanchez Romate, Marismeno, Reservas Especiales Fino Sherry, Jerez |
Sanchez Romate |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
15 |
£17.99 |
1.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Domaine Gérard Thomas, 2012 Murgers des Dents de Chien, Saint-Aubin 1er Cru |
Domaine Gérard Thomas, |
2012 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£34* |
2.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
(Cave de Tain) L'espirit d'Olivier Ciosi 2010 Hermitage |
(Cave de Tain) L'espirit d'Olivier Ciosi |
2010 |
France |
Rhône |
13 |
£30 |
3.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
CVNE 2007 Imperial, Rioja Gran Reserva |
CVNE |
2007 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13.5 |
£25-30 |
4.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Cellers de Scala Dei 2006 Cartoixa, Priorat |
Cellers de Scala Dei |
2006 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
15 |
£29* |
5.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Terre Inconnue 2006 Léonie, Vin de Table |
Terre Inconnue |
2006 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
14 |
£24+ |
6.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Turley Wine Cellars 2006 Juvenile, Zinfandel |
Turley Wine Cellars |
2006 |
USA |
California |
15.5 |
£25 |
7.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Pierre Henri Ginglinger 2010 Eichberg Grand Cru Gewurztraminer |
Pierre Henri Ginglinger |
2010 |
France |
Alsace |
13 |
£20 |
8.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2014-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Quinta do Noval 1985 Vintage Port |
Quinta do Noval |
1985 |
Portugal |
Douro |
20 |
£40-50* |
9.0 |
Multiple |
Page |
PDF |
|
| 2013-01 |
South African Icons |
Goats do Roam 2011 White (57% Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne) |
Goats do Roam |
2011 |
South Africa |
Western Cape |
14 |
£8.00 |
1.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
Lovely aromatics, creamy and floral and very fruity on the palate with peach/stone fruit undertones. A crowd pleaser, although the acidity starts to overwhelm after a while. Group comments: "Viognier nose"; "Tad acidic" |
| 2013-01 |
South African Icons |
Reyneke 2009 Reserve White (Sauvignon Blanc) |
Reyneke |
2009 |
South Africa |
Stellenbosch |
13.5 |
£19.50 |
2.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
Oaky, buttery nose not typically Sauvignon Blanc. Balanced oaky flavours and a well integrated mouthfeel, the wine developed in the glass very well. Group comments: General approval: "A little too chilled", "A classy wine". |
| 2013-01 |
South African Icons |
Hamilton Russell 2011 Chardonnay, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley |
Hamilton Russell |
2011 |
South Africa |
Elgin |
13.5 |
£20.50 |
3.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
Golden green tints to the colour with a syrupy, tropical fruit nose. A little brash at the front; it's zesty on the palate with an orange oil flavour, a well developed mid-palate with integrated oak and a dry, elegant and very long finish. This wine is probably too young but superb nonetheless. Group comments: "Honey and Orange"; "A winemaker's wine"; "Quite acidic for a Chardonnay"; "Could do with more oak"; "Pineapple & butter tones". |
| 2013-01 |
South African Icons |
KWV 2011 Pinotage |
KWV |
2011 |
South Africa |
Western Cape |
14.5 |
£7.00 |
4.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
Quite fruity for a Pinotage, with dark berries. Simple but clean flavours with chunky tannins, fresh and young – a quaffable, party wine. Group comments: "More chemistry than winemaking"; "A quaffing house red"; "Bubblegum and plastic – off putting"; "A wine for tomato based pasta dishes". |
| 2013-01 |
South African Icons |
Boekenhoutskloof 2010 Syrah |
Boekenhoutskloof |
2010 |
South Africa |
Coastal |
14.5 |
£26.00 |
5.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
Concentrated fruit nose with a serious weight to it. Spice and herbs with integrated, dry tannins, smooth edges and soft in the mid-palate with chocolate, raspberries and liquorice. Although some components appeared young the wine as a whole seemed intentionally designed for drinking now. After a while in the glass developed a lovely toffee finish. Group comments: "An absolute stunner", "Very together for a young wine", "A touch one dimensional" |
| 2013-01 |
South African Icons |
Boekenhoutskloof 2011 The Chocolate Block (69% Syrah, Grenahce, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, 1% Viognier) |
Boekenhoutskloof |
2011 |
South Africa |
Western Cape |
14 |
£21.00 |
6.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
Quite a blended, complex nose - perfumed with hints of the Languedoc. Cool and minty on the palate with dry tannins, rounded, especially so for a 2011, with simple aspects. Somewhat disappointing truth be told. Group comments: "Elegant and fruit driven", "Medicinal nose", "Plain...don't get the complexity", "The blend seems artificial". |
| 2013-01 |
South African Icons |
The Liberator 2008 Unsung Hero (Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, 1% Grenache) |
The Liberator |
2008 |
South Africa |
Swartland |
14.5 |
£12.00 |
7.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
A tangy nose with lots of fruit. A pleasant mouthfeel with quite a complicated, chaotic palate, including some cedar and pencil shavings. The concentrated fruit is a little stewed but a good wine. Group comments: "Best nose of the night", "I admire the guy's (Richard Kelly's) palate", "It's a funny blend!". |
| 2013-01 |
South African Icons |
Klein Constantia 2008 Marlbrook (58% Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc) |
Klein Constantia |
2008 |
South Africa |
Constantia |
15 |
16 |
8.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
A lovely nose, complex with lots of fruit. A rich, heavy wine with a cool, balanced mouthfeel and spicy tannins at the edges. The flavour screams ripe Bordeaux with a long, dry, nuanced finish. At this was superb value. Group comments: "A first growth with weight", "Claret with knobs on", "Too sweet on the approach", "Too much alcohol" . |
| 2013-01 |
South African Icons |
Vergelegen 2004 Flagship Red (80% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc) |
Vergelegen |
2004 |
South Africa |
Stellenbosch |
14.5 |
£28.50 |
9.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
A mature aspect to the nose. Cool and dry on the palate, typical Cabernet Sauvignon with a little age. Some astringency on the mid-palate with a spicy, dry tannin finish. Group comments: "Lacks a punch", "Somewhat unbalanced", "Elegant", "Suffers in comparison.." |
| 2013-01 |
South African Icons |
Klein Constantia 2006 Vin de Constance (Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains) |
Klein Constantia |
2006 |
South Africa |
Constantia |
14 |
£31.50 |
10.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
Unfortunately one bottle was slightly spoiled. Clear golden colour. Sweet, rich and floral the texture was viscous, a smooth nectar with good acidity. |
| 2013-02 |
South America |
Santa Rita 2010 Medalla Real Gran Reserva Chardonnay |
Santa Rita |
2010 |
Chile |
Leyda Valley |
14 |
£11 |
1.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. Very perfumed with an almost oily nose and a decent balance on the palate. Rich, dense with a touch of oak (7 months). Group Comments: "pleasant wine", "acidic", "not to buttery", "more citrus", "oily", "waxy", "alcohol burn", "not particularly hot", "No shrinking Violet". |
| 2013-02 |
South America |
Catena 2009 Chardonnay |
Catena |
2009 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14 |
£13 |
2.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. Rich on the nose with a little fudge/toffee. Fresh on the palate with some butterscotch, the oak is more overt and the lighter body accentuates the woody edges. Group Comments: "sweet and sour", "Chablis like", "lemon shebet", "acidic", "not well integrated", "toffee", "caramel", "butterscotch". |
| 2013-02 |
South America |
Bodegas Escorihuela Gascó 2009, 1884 Reservado Shiraz |
Bodegas Escorihuela Gascó |
2009 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14 |
£11 |
3.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. Winemaker Gustavo Marin ages Syrah for 8 months in French and American oak. There's lots of fruit but also a smoky, ashen nose. On the palate it's initially soft, then hardens on the mid-palate, before giving a stewed aspect on the finish (and on the nose after some time in the glass). A little simplistic. Group Comments: "smoky, dusty", "good but hard tannins", "1 dimensional", "Ribena", "stewed". |
| 2013-02 |
South America |
Ventisquero 2008 Grey Glacier Shiraz, Apalta |
Ventisquero |
2008 |
Chile |
Colchagua Valley |
14.5 |
£14 |
4.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. From the Roblería Vineyard (see Vertice) in the Apalta. Eucalyptus/menthol on the nose with some smoke. Rich, smooth and soft at the front with interesting edge tannins, thick, extracted fruit and a long finish. There are fresh, lifting vapours although the tannins and complexity could be a bit more and there's a slightly tinny finish. Group Comments: "vanilla", "fruit bonbons", "rich smooth", "lighter wine (than last)", "lack of extract", "reserved". |
| 2013-02 |
South America |
Lapostolle 2001 Cuvee Alexandre Merlot, Apalta |
Lapostolle |
2001 |
Chile |
Colchagua Valley |
14.5 |
£16.24 |
5.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. (Organic, Merlot; Syrah, wild yeast ferment). A complete nose; fruity, promising, fresh but not young. Tannins are very ash-dry on the palate with bouncing acidity and beautiful flavours, a very good wine which probably needs another 2-3 years. Group Comments: "quality wine", "has grip", "not like a Merlot", "will be smoother with age". |
| 2013-02 |
South America |
Luca 2009 Uco Valley Malbec |
Luca |
2009 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14 |
£22 |
6.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. Average vineyard elevation 3,150ft (960m), hand harvested from 47yr vines with 16 months in new French & second use French barriques. A heavyweight wine, literally with a massive bottle. Creamy, rich with dark berry fruit, (too) fresh acidity and integrated tannins. Dense fruit and complex flavours makes this a delicious wine with plenty going on, although some found it a little too soft. Group Comments: "too soft", "sweet and toffee like", "smooth tannins", "dense fruit", "chunky", "a "ladies wine", "soft & cuddly". |
| 2013-02 |
South America |
Ventisquero 2007 Vertice Carménère/Syrah, Apalta |
Ventisquero |
2007 |
Chile |
Colchagua Valley |
14 |
£25 |
7.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. A "creative partnership of John Duval and Felipe Tosso gives life to a unique marriage of Carménère and Syrah. Grapes are sourced from the most elevated section of the Fundo Roblería estate in the Apalta Valley". Delicious cassis, herby fruit and dense flavours; smooth, soft, cool and sweet with soft-grain tannins, although the sweetness was off-putting for some. Group Comments: "smells and tastes of chocolate", "sweetness to it", "great depth", "blackcurrant/Ribena", "liquorice", "seems soft", "lacks definition". |
| 2013-02 |
South America |
Cousino Macul 2007 Finis Terrae |
Cousino Macul |
2007 |
Chile |
Maipo Valley |
14 |
£19 |
8.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. (Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Syrah). Dark fruit nose, concentrated (and a little stewed) cassis. Rich, grainy tannins and restrained, chocolaty fruit. A good wine with no harshness although it is not particularly exciting, a touch 1 dimensional. Group Comments: General debate |
| 2013-02 |
South America |
Pulenta 2008 Gran Corte VII, Lujan de Cuyo |
Pulenta |
2008 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14 |
£24 |
9.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
. ( Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, from the Pulenta estate). A closed nose with a subtle, earthy perfume. Acid and tannins stand out rather than fruit, this has decent texture and a pleasant chewiness, although the acidity comes across as a little artificial. Coffee/espresso shows in the glass. Group Comments: General debate |
| 2013-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Cloudy Bay 2007 Wairau Valley Riesling |
Cloudy Bay |
2007 |
New Zealand |
Marlborough |
13 |
£24 |
1.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
. An oily, waxy character that sat well with the room, and a sharp acidity that balanced the residual sugar in the wine, even though it remained noticeable on the tooth enamel. |
| 2013-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Château L'Arrivet Haut Brion 2010 Pessac Leognan |
Château L'Arrivet Haut Brion |
2010 |
France |
Bordeaux |
14 |
£22 |
2.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
. Floral on the nose there was a sweetness to the palate and some simple tangerine flavours, finishing a little austere. Acidity was lacking. |
| 2013-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Château Musar 2001 Blanc |
Château Musar |
2001 |
Lebanon |
Bekaa Valley |
12.5 |
£12.50 |
3.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
. A perfumed and clearly oxidative nose, some baked apple. Quite fresh on the palate at the start though went a little dry and dusty in the middle before a creamy finish. Comparisons to old-style White Rioja were made. |
| 2013-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Clos du Val 2010 Napa Valley Zinfandel |
Clos du Val |
2010 |
USA |
California |
14 |
£22 |
4.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
. Polish and white pepper on the nose with a stalky aspect on the palate, slightly green tannins and a raw oak flavour which suggests it's a little young. The alcohol is unobtrusive and, after a while in the glass, a cranberry fruit nose developed. |
| 2013-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Comenge 2008 |
Comenge |
2008 |
Spain |
Ribero del Duero |
14 |
£19 |
5.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
. A charcoal grilled meat and Chinese spice nose with a savoury, meaty flavour and clean acidity. This was a well balanced wine with a serious flavour profile, "lean and mean" to some, "soft and spicy" to others, again hiding its alcohol well. |
| 2013-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Domaine of the Bee 2008 Côtes Catalanes |
Domaine of the Bee |
2008 |
France |
Languedoc-Roussillon |
15 |
£21 |
6.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
. A roasted onion nose and the theme continued with roasted sage and rosemary on the palate. There was a rich, Port-like aspect with ripe tannins and an ash-dry finish. |
| 2013-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Château Musar 1999 Rouge |
Château Musar |
1999 |
Lebanon |
Bekaa Valley |
14 |
£25.85 |
7.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
. A smooth, soft wine with tobacco leaf and a slight strawberry bon-bon component. |
| 2013-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Domain Huet 2003 Le Haut-Lieu Moelleux |
Domain Huet |
2003 |
France |
Loire |
12 |
£18 |
8.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
. Honeyed, spiced apple nose, sweet at the front going into a creamy mid-palate which fills out into honey and caramel, finishing with a subtle hint of fudge and caramelised apples. |
| 2013-04 |
North (East) Spain |
Freixenet, Gran Carta Nevada Brut Cava (D.O.) |
Freixenet |
NV |
Spain |
Catalonia |
12 |
£13.79 |
1.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
. Yeasty nose and a lot of initial froth. Good acidity at first, but the bubbles disappear fast and there's no concentration of fruit. Lacks any character and towards the end is a struggle to drink. Not popular at all. |
| 2013-04 |
North (East) Spain |
Itsas Mendi 2011 Bizkaiko Txakolina (D.O.) |
Itsas Mendi |
2011 |
Spain |
Basque Country |
12.5 |
£16.49 |
2.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
. Aromatic, floral nose with a tart but full flavour and a long finish. Herbaceous cool climate wine, good character. |
| 2013-04 |
North (East) Spain |
Ochoa 2011 Viura Chardonnay |
Ochoa |
2011 |
Spain |
Navarra |
12.5 |
£8.82 |
3.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
. Rich, aromatic nose - a little sweet Moscatel coming through. Clean and fresh on the palate, if a little watery. Smooth mid-palate with a herbal bitterness and hot on the finish. |
| 2013-04 |
North (East) Spain |
Ochoa 2011 Vino Dulce Moscatel |
Ochoa |
2011 |
Spain |
Navarra |
12 |
£12.18 |
4.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
. Sweet Orange and Lychee nose (Cointreau). Mouthfilling consistency, sweet on the palate but relatively clean and fresh, not cloying. A popular wine. |
| 2013-04 |
North (East) Spain |
Vino Docetañidos 2011 Pago de Valdeátima Rosado, Cigales D.O. |
Vino Docetañidos |
2011 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
13 |
£11.49 |
5.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
. Strong red fruit nose and a salty aspect on the palate, a touch coarse, ending hot. There's some beetroot flavour. The nose over-promises, but "full of character for a Rose". |
| 2013-04 |
North (East) Spain |
Marqués de Murrieta 2006 Rioja Reserva |
Marqués de Murrieta |
2006 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
14 |
£14.99 |
6.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
. Peppery and smoky on the nose with some liquorice. Youthful tannins on the palate with a long finish. At first it is all about the oak, but on sitting Toffee and caramel appear and the texture goes rich and warm. A lovely wine. |
| 2013-04 |
North (East) Spain |
CVNE 2004 Imperial, Rioja Reserva |
CVNE |
2004 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
14 |
£14.99 |
7.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
. Cool and fresh with a minty aspect on the nose, fruit is lacking a little and vanilla is evident, oak is coming through maybe a little too much? Tannins still quite steely, although more melded than the Murrieta. "Old nose, old taste". |
| 2013-04 |
North (East) Spain |
Montecastro 2004 Ribera Del Duero |
Montecastro |
2004 |
Spain |
Castilla y León |
14 |
£18 |
8.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
. Roasted notes in the nose, a complex but not particularly married wine, too much going on, "hot" with strong acidity (paralysing the palate). Heading to a Port style this is way too young, possibly by 5 years. |
| 2013-04 |
North (East) Spain |
Marqués de Murrieta 1994 Ygay Rioja Reserva |
Marqués de Murrieta |
1994 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
12.5 |
£17.99 |
9.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
. An elegant, refined and subtle nose, slightly spicy - everything the last wine wasn't with clean acidity and mature tannins. The nose changes in the glass, going truffley. It may have lost some of its bloom and dries a little from back to front (?) but this is something special. |
| 2013-04 |
North (East) Spain |
Torres 2003 Mas La Plana, Penedès D.O. |
Torres |
2003 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
14 |
£23.09 |
10.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
. Tannic and still quite fresh, some leather and polish on the nose and a little charcoal. Savoury, chewy, meaty with an "old" taste, maybe a little stewed. Some doubt about where it is going to go but a pleasant wine with characteristics of it's younger siblings previously tasted. |
| 2013-05 |
The Wines of Virginia |
Spice Trail 2011 Pinot Noir, Kékfrankos Rosé |
Spice Trail |
2011 |
Hungary |
Matra |
12 |
£5 |
1.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
. Salmon pink wine with a ripe berry nose and some white peach. Floral and fruity on the palate there was good structure, with bracing acidity adding a touch of steel to its backbone. "A nice rosé". |
| 2013-05 |
The Wines of Virginia |
White Hall Vineyards 2010 Viognier, Monticello |
White Hall Vineyards |
2010 |
USA |
Virginia |
13 |
£17 |
2.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
. A rich nose with a touch of honeysuckle and mouth coating, syrupy texture with a slightly bitter-sweet finish. Agreed by all as a good wine, but the syrupy aspect wasn't to everyone's taste. |
| 2013-05 |
The Wines of Virginia |
King Family Vineyards 2010 Viognier, Monticello |
King Family Vineyards |
2010 |
USA |
Virginia |
13 |
£18 |
3.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
. More restrained example of Vioginer, creamy honeysuckle on the nose. Plenty of character and a herbal bitterness on the finish. "French style". |
| 2013-05 |
The Wines of Virginia |
Breaux Vineyards, NV Equation Merlot, Middleburg |
Breaux Vineyards |
NV |
USA |
Virginia |
14.5 |
£13 |
4.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
. Good fruit nose with a little tar and menthol. Mineral with young tannins (too young) and a little minty chocolate. "Not married yet". |
| 2013-05 |
The Wines of Virginia |
Veritas 2010 Petit Verdot, Paul Schafer 4th Edition, Monticello |
Veritas |
2010 |
USA |
Virginia |
14 |
£18 |
5.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
. Savoury, meaty nose with liquorice and mocha which developed a strong coffee aspect in the glass. A very good wine with great potential but a baby - the harsh tannins, especially at the front, suggested it needs 3-5 years. "A rollercoaster of a wine" |
| 2013-05 |
The Wines of Virginia |
Barboursville Vineyards 2008 Cabernet Franc Reserve, Monticello |
Barboursville Vineyards |
2008 |
USA |
Virginia |
13 |
£20 |
6.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
. Deep colour with a little bricking at the edges. The nose was of youthful fresh fruit, maybe a little candified, with some blackcurrant. It was relatively light on the palate, a soft wine with some raisin sweetness, but balanced, smooth with gentle tannins and very drinkable. "No twiddly bits". |
| 2013-05 |
The Wines of Virginia |
Boxwood Estate 2007 Topiary Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Middleburg |
Boxwood Estate |
2007 |
USA |
Virginia |
13.8 |
£25 |
7.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
. An edgy wine, syrupy sweet undertones and creosote mixed in with the fruit. It had bouncing flavours with coffee and hazelnut from the mid-palate and a tarry finish, although the tannins started to come across as harsh after a while. "Not a St. Emilion, but good". |
| 2013-05 |
The Wines of Virginia |
Barboursville Vineyards 2007 Octagon, Monticello |
Barboursville Vineyards |
2007 |
USA |
Virginia |
13.5 |
£28 |
8.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
. A touch of polish on the nose along with dark, rich blackcurrant fruit - but a pure fruit, not cordial. A serious and fruit forward wine this had a powerful attack but the finish whimpered a little. "A good Claret blend". |
| 2013-05 |
The Wines of Virginia |
Breaux Vineyards 2005 Nebbiolo, Middleburg |
Breaux Vineyards |
2005 |
USA |
Virginia |
14 |
£30 |
9.0 |
Fred Bell |
Page |
PDF |
. Old looking wine with serious browning in the glass. The nose was difficult to describe so we settled on "intriguing". On the palate there was sour acidity and tannins with roasted flavours and a balsamic aspect. "An oddball wine". |
| 2013-06 |
Austrian Wines |
Codorníu, Cava Rosado |
Codorníu |
NV |
Spain |
Catalonia |
11.5 |
£8.99 |
1.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
Crisp red fruit with pleasingly dry finish |
| 2013-06 |
Austrian Wines |
Domäne Wachau 2011 Weissenkirchen Federspiel Grüner Veltliner |
Domäne Wachau |
2011 |
Austria |
Wachau |
12.5 |
£9.99 |
2.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
Mineral, saline, well balanced and good value |
| 2013-06 |
Austrian Wines |
Weingut Bründlmayer 2010 Kampltaler Terrassen Grüner Veltliner |
Weingut Bründlmayer |
2010 |
Austria |
Kamptal |
12.5 |
£14.99 |
3.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
Richer, more fruit, less acid, white pepper |
| 2013-06 |
Austrian Wines |
Weingut Emmerich Knoll 2009 Ried Loibenberg Riesling Smaragd |
Weingut Emmerich Knoll |
2009 |
Austria |
Wachau |
12.5 |
£27 |
4.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
Zingy lime and lemon, mineral and clean |
| 2013-06 |
Austrian Wines |
Weingut Emmerich Knoll 1999 Ried Loibenberg Riesling Smaragd |
Weingut Emmerich Knoll |
1999 |
Austria |
Wachau |
13 |
£24* |
5.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
Good development, some petrol and white flowers |
| 2013-06 |
Austrian Wines |
FX Pichler 2010 Loibenberg Grüner Veltliner Smaragd |
FX Pichler |
2010 |
Austria |
Wachau |
12.5 |
£35.76 |
6.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
Tropical fruit and great length |
| 2013-06 |
Austrian Wines |
FX Pichler 2010 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd "M" |
FX Pichler |
2010 |
Austria |
Wachau |
14.5 |
£55.80 |
7.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
Monumental indeed |
| 2013-06 |
Austrian Wines |
Muhr-van der Niepoort 2009 Blaufrankisch |
Muhr-van der Niepoort |
2009 |
Austria |
Carnutum |
13 |
£12.50 |
8.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
Crunchy red fruit |
| 2013-06 |
Austrian Wines |
Höpler 2009 Pinot Noir Eiswein |
Höpler |
2009 |
Austria |
Burgenland |
11.5 |
£24 |
9.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
Luscious, got good acidity |
| 2013-07 |
Biodynamic Wines |
Domaine Huet 2007 Vouvray Pétillant |
Domaine Huet |
2007 |
France |
Loire |
13 |
£16 |
1.0 |
Jennifer Batchelor & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
. Simple on the nose and fizzy in the glass. There was a dry, biscuity aspect with baked apples and an earthy finish. Light froth on the palate and herbal dryness at the end. |
| 2013-07 |
Biodynamic Wines |
Nicolas Joly (Château de la Roche aux Moines) 2003 Savennières |
Nicolas Joly (Château de la Roche aux Moines) |
2003 |
France |
Loire |
14.3 |
£52.50* |
2.0 |
Jennifer Batchelor & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
. Brilliant golden colour and a nose of unsweetened marzipan, with dill also picked up. There's an oxidative style, but it's enjoyable. Textured mouthfeel with a dry bitterness. |
| 2013-07 |
Biodynamic Wines |
Josmeyer 2011 Exhibition Riesling |
Josmeyer |
2011 |
France |
Alsace |
13 |
£11.95 |
3.0 |
Jennifer Batchelor & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
. Clear in colour this was almost soft with lightly tropical fruit, very restrained, very New World. |
| 2013-07 |
Biodynamic Wines |
Millton 2010 "Crazy by Nature", Shotberry Chardonnay |
Millton |
2010 |
New Zealand |
Gisborne |
13 |
£14 |
4.0 |
Jennifer Batchelor & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
. Matchstick/mineral nose and quite soft and creamy on the attack, dulling the palate a little. Buttery with a little crème-caramel on a long mid-palate, it had a comparatively short finish. |
| 2013-07 |
Biodynamic Wines |
Matsu 2010 El Recio |
Matsu |
2010 |
Spain |
Toro |
14.5 |
£15.99 |
5.0 |
Jennifer Batchelor & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
. Lovely and dark in the glass with a rich, fruity nose – smoke and oak. Young fruit with a good balance of tannin and alcohol. Very extracted, the tannins become more apparent on subsequent sips. |
| 2013-07 |
Biodynamic Wines |
M. Chapoutier 2009 Les Meysonniers, Crozes Hermitage |
M. Chapoutier |
2009 |
France |
Rhône |
13 |
£13 |
6.0 |
Jennifer Batchelor & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
. A light, savoury nose with a hint of mulch. Sweet approach and very soft on the palate, with a little bite at the edges. Minty, fresh and quite elegant, it got drier on retasting. |
| 2013-07 |
Biodynamic Wines |
Koyle 2011 Carmenere Reserva |
Koyle |
2011 |
Chile |
Colchagua |
14 |
£10.99 |
7.0 |
Jennifer Batchelor & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
. Concentrated cassis nose with some meat extract. Rich fruit palate, quite smooth & gentle. Not overly complex but balanced with moderate tannins and a lightly bitter finish. |
| 2013-07 |
Biodynamic Wines |
Erbaluna 2008 La Morra Barolo |
Erbaluna |
2008 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
15 |
£22.11 |
8.0 |
Jennifer Batchelor & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
. Garnet red with a lovely tobacco and liquorice nose. A deceptively smooth approach before the desiccating tannins move in quickly and remain all the way through to the end. The palate is long with deep fruit flavours underneath, concentrated and complex. This was a monumental wine in terms of structure, beautiful and sophisticated with a long life ahead of it. |
| 2013-07 |
Biodynamic Wines |
Grande Maison 2008 Cuvee des Anges Monbazillac |
Grande Maison |
2008 |
France |
South West |
13 |
£9.87 |
9.0 |
Jennifer Batchelor & Suzanne Wright |
Page |
PDF |
. A bready nose which carries through to the palate, delicate sweetness with white peach, a lot lighter than expected. |
| 2013-08 |
Burgundy |
Vignerons de Mancey 2011 Macôn-Villages, Macônnaise |
Vignerons de Mancey |
2011 |
France |
Burgundy |
12.5 |
£12.99 |
1.0 |
Ben Chambers |
Page |
PDF |
. The wine has a mineral, flinty nose with a suggestion of richness. Clean, a little zesty and a touch of nettle, possibly a touch bitter throughout, but warming. |
| 2013-08 |
Burgundy |
Domaine de la Feuillarde 2011 Les Charmones Saint Véran, Macônnaise |
Domaine de la Feuillarde |
2011 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£14.99 |
2.0 |
Ben Chambers |
Page |
PDF |
. It had a light and fresh nose, lovely weight on the palate, a heavier wine but not as "sluggish" as the first, the alcohol carries better. Citric nose with more acidity. A long, subtle, lingering finish. |
| 2013-08 |
Burgundy |
Domaine Chataigneraie-Laborier (Gilles Morat) 2011 Sur la Roche Pouilly-Fuissé, Macônnaise |
Domaine Chataigneraie-Laborier (Gilles Morat) |
2011 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£26.99 |
3.0 |
Ben Chambers |
Page |
PDF |
. Buttery, with an oak nose that appears strong but carries through the palate well. Toasted coconut on the palate and through to the long finish. |
| 2013-08 |
Burgundy |
Vignerons de Mancey 2011 Macôn Rouge, Macônnaise |
Vignerons de Mancey |
2011 |
France |
Burgundy |
12 |
£9.99 |
4.0 |
Ben Chambers |
Page |
PDF |
. Young fresh and fruity. Peppery with very grainy tannins with a sourness at the edges, a little acetic (Kelvyn used astringent). A curiosity, not unpleasant though. |
| 2013-08 |
Burgundy |
Domaine Michel Briday 2009 Champs Cloux Rully 1er Cru, Côte Chalonnaise |
Domaine Michel Briday |
2009 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£22.99 (£45 in Magnum) |
5.0 |
Ben Chambers |
Page |
PDF |
. A deeper, fruitier nose than the Gamay – quite fresh. On the palate it was tannic but not rough. with a chocolate aspect and a little sweet fruit. There was a vegetal aspect and it was quite long with a caramel finish. Ben suggested the vegetal notes he picked up would merge/disappear with age. |
| 2013-08 |
Burgundy |
Domaine Paul Misset 1999 Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits |
Domaine Paul Misset |
1999 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£34.99 |
6.0 |
Ben Chambers |
Page |
PDF |
. Bottle variation came to the fore with the '99, but not necessarily as a fault. One side much more fruity, the other mulchy with truffle & mushroom. Each was a characterful wine in its own right, different faces of the aging process. |
| 2013-08 |
Burgundy |
Domaine Philippe Cheron 2011 Tribourg Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits |
Domaine Philippe Cheron |
2011 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£32.99 |
7.0 |
Ben Chambers |
Page |
PDF |
. Obviously young with forceful tannins. Dark fruit, smoky and slightly spicy – a touch of syrupy richness. A complete, textured wine – precise, young but not unbalanced. In the glass it developed even more smoke and caramel. |
| 2013-08 |
Burgundy |
Domaine Philippe Cheron 2011 Les Barreaux Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits |
Domaine Philippe Cheron |
2011 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£44.99 |
8.0 |
Ben Chambers |
Page |
PDF |
. The wine was metallic with a peppery nose and a good tannic structure - it didn't come across as new oak. A too-young, fruity wine, but very refreshing even now as a drink and a suggestion of a very, very long finish. The Nuits Saint George paled in comparison. |
| 2013-09 |
Wines of Masi |
Masi Tupungato 2012 Passo Blanco |
Masi Tupungato |
2012 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
12.5 |
£12* |
1.0 |
Patrick Eyres |
Page |
PDF |
. Pinot Grigio and Torrontes grapes. Good nose, a bit herbal. Not overly complex. |
| 2013-09 |
Wines of Masi |
Masi 2011 Masianco Venezie IGT |
Masi |
2011 |
Italy |
Veneto |
13 |
£11.99 |
2.0 |
Patrick Eyres |
Page |
PDF |
. Pinot Grigio and Verduzzo grapes. Complex, rounded with some tangerine and a pleasing sourness on the finish. |
| 2013-09 |
Wines of Masi |
Masi 2011 Bonacosta Valpolicella Classico |
Masi |
2011 |
Italy |
Veneto |
12 |
£12.99 |
3.0 |
Patrick Eyres |
Page |
PDF |
. Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara grapes. Fresh fruit approach with some cherry. A balanced, enjoyable, easy-drinking wine. |
| 2013-09 |
Wines of Masi |
Masi Campofiorin 2011 Rosso del Veronese IGT |
Masi Campofiorin |
2011 |
Italy |
Veneto |
13 |
£17* |
4.0 |
Patrick Eyres |
Page |
PDF |
. Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara grapes. Nose slow to develop, a good wine with some discussion on whether it was better than the Bonacosta. |
| 2013-09 |
Wines of Masi |
Inama 2009 Carmenère Più |
Inama |
2009 |
Italy |
Veneto |
12.5 |
£19* |
5.0 |
Patrick Eyres |
Page |
PDF |
. Carmenère and Merlot grapes. Soft fruit, needs more grip but a good wine. |
| 2013-09 |
Wines of Masi |
Masi Tupungato 2011 Passo Doble (Masi Tupungato) |
Masi Tupungato |
2011 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
13.5 |
£12* |
6.0 |
Patrick Eyres |
Page |
PDF |
. Malbec and Corvina grapes. Sweet fruit approach, mid-palate acidity and a slightly bitter finish. |
| 2013-09 |
Wines of Masi |
Masi Tupungato 2010 Corbec |
Masi Tupungato |
2010 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14.5 |
£25* |
7.0 |
Patrick Eyres |
Page |
PDF |
. Corvina and Malbec grapes. Big fruit, but well-balanced and complex. Needs aging. |
| 2013-09 |
Wines of Masi |
Masi 2008 Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico |
Masi |
2008 |
Italy |
Veneto |
15 |
£35* |
8.0 |
Patrick Eyres |
Page |
PDF |
. Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara grapes. Raisin nose, well liked but not as complex as expected and a touch "New World" |
| 2013-10 |
Madeira |
Esk Valley 2011 Verdelho |
Esk Valley |
2011 |
New Zealand |
Hawkes Bay |
14 |
£10.26 |
1.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
It had a little flint on the nose. Along with a pleasant texture there was lovely weight on the palate with a good balance and a rich herbalness. |
| 2013-10 |
Madeira |
Rivera 2010 Salice Salentino, Negroamaro |
Rivera |
2010 |
Italy |
Puglia |
13 |
£9.25 |
2.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
It had a raspberry nose with a little blackcurrant. Dark flavours, a bit green at the edges and a little rough/lean, but with a pleasant cherry finish – light to medium bodied. |
| 2013-10 |
Madeira |
Henriques and Henriques, 5 year old Medium Dry |
Henriques and Henriques |
NV |
Portugal |
Madeira |
19 |
£9.87 |
3.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
50cl, There was burnt toffee and caramel on the nose, some raisin and alcohol. A lifted finish and a leanness and woody bitterness underneath the sweetness. |
| 2013-10 |
Madeira |
Henriques and Henriques 1998 Medium Rich |
Henriques and Henriques |
1998 |
Portugal |
Madeira |
19 |
£16.89 |
4.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
50cl, . Similar aroma to the previous wine but with much more depth. Smoky with a sour/savoury aspect, more tart acidity and a hint of burnt marmalade. |
| 2013-10 |
Madeira |
Blandys, 10 year old Sercial |
Blandys |
NV |
Portugal |
Madeira |
19 |
£17.19 |
5.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
50cl, . It was a touch raw and quite Sherry-like. It had a simple attack, quickly moving into an enjoyable sourish mid-palate and then a strong finish of burnt nuts (hazelnuts) with some embers/ash. |
| 2013-10 |
Madeira |
Blandys, 10 year old Verdelho |
Blandys |
NV |
Portugal |
Madeira |
19 |
£17.19 |
6.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
50cl, . There was salted caramel on the nose and the palate. It was a restrained wine, very well balanced, but without any highlights – from start to finish on the same note. |
| 2013-10 |
Madeira |
Henriques and Henriques, 10 year old Bual |
Henriques and Henriques |
NV |
Portugal |
Madeira |
20 |
£17.30 |
7.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
50cl, . There was a savoury aspect to the nose, salty and alcoholic. Good balance with forward acidity, velvety texture and a nutty, burnt finish. |
| 2013-10 |
Madeira |
Blandys, 10 year old Malmsey |
Blandys |
NV |
Portugal |
Madeira |
19 |
£17.30 |
8.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
50cl. It had a rich, baked nose with some ginger-ale and burnt toffee. Caramel on the palate and toffee again, it was rich and sweet with baked fig flavours, although it died a little at the end. |
| 2013-10 |
Madeira |
D'Oliverias 1990 Malvezia |
D'Oliverias |
1990 |
Portugal |
Madeira |
20 |
£65 |
9.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
75cl. Tingly acidity and hazelnuts on the nose. Tart, edgy and roasted – maybe a little aggressive and finished complex, demanding contemplation. For a Malvasia this actually reminded some more of a well done Bual, acidity over sweetness. |
| 2013-11 |
The Rhône |
Domaine des Entrefaux 2011 Crozes-Hermitage Blanc |
Domaine des Entrefaux |
2011 |
France |
Rhône |
13 |
£19.38 |
1.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
. A mineral nose, clean, sweet fruit, delicate with good length. In the glass it softened and became honeyed. Bottle variation, the second was slightly oxidised with richer flavours and a quite enjoyable viscous aspect. |
| 2013-11 |
The Rhône |
Domaine de la Charbonnière 2011 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc |
Domaine de la Charbonnière |
2011 |
France |
Rhône |
14 |
£25.20 |
2.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
. A fresh nose with mild floral aromas and a little honeysuckle. On the palate there was clean acidity, concentrated fruit, a textured, almost tannic structure and finishing with a mild herbal bitterness. |
| 2013-11 |
The Rhône |
Domaine Louis Chèze 2010 "Ro-Rée" St. Joseph Blanc |
Domaine Louis Chèze |
2010 |
France |
Rhône |
14 |
£25.80 |
3.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
. A sweet, spicy nose with a dairy aspect. It was very enjoyable on the palate, buttery with some baked pineapple and a long finish. |
| 2013-11 |
The Rhône |
Domaine la Soumade 2011 Côtes-du-Rhône |
Domaine la Soumade |
2011 |
France |
Rhône |
14.5 |
£11.34 |
4.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
. A youthful wine with a dark, smoky nose that (over) promises much. A good attack on the palate starts to deliver but the structure and flavour falls off rather dramatically into a bitter end. Modern style. |
| 2013-11 |
The Rhône |
Domaine Roger Sabon 2011 "Chapelle de Maillac" Lirac |
Domaine Roger Sabon |
2011 |
France |
Rhône |
15 |
£15.28 |
5.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
. Rich and dark with smoky, earthy aspects and a vegetal/animal component. It had a much more aged look than the vintage suggested. |
| 2013-11 |
The Rhône |
Domaine des Entrefaux 2010 Crozes-Hermitage |
Domaine des Entrefaux |
2010 |
France |
Rhône |
12.5 |
£19.02 |
6.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
. A bacon aspect on the nose with sweet, dark-berry fruit, somewhat austere at the end with big flavours that hadn't settled down. Chocolate/coffee tannins came out as it sat in the glass. This was a lovely wine that needs some more bottle age to fully develop. |
| 2013-11 |
The Rhône |
Domaine Louis Chèze 2010 "Ro-Rée" St. Joseph |
Domaine Louis Chèze |
2010 |
France |
Rhône |
13 |
£20.88 |
7.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
. Smelled of sweet fruit, but also more mature than the Crozes with some raisin - a hint of a "Farmyard nose". An approachable, softer, balanced wine with a good tannic structure and red fruit. |
| 2013-11 |
The Rhône |
Domaine de la Charbonnière 2006 Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
Domaine de la Charbonnière |
2006 |
France |
Rhône |
15 |
£32.34 |
8.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
. A sour aspect on the nose, minty heading towards savoury. It was a restrained style; smooth and soft on the palate with tannins at the edges, not too aggressive, and with some coffee on the finish. |
| 2013-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Bollinger NV Special Cuvée |
Bollinger NV Special Cuvée |
NV |
France |
Champagne |
12 |
£33 |
1.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
. A biscuit nose (and taste), smoky with some baked apple. Very refreshing on the palate with light fruit and clean acidity. |
| 2013-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Planeta 2009 Chardonnay |
Planeta |
2009 |
Italy |
Sicily |
13.5 |
£30 |
2.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
. A richly coloured, big wine with a smoky oak and buttery nose. A complex wine with a delicate, soft mid-palate, with a zesty finish that goes a little bitter - a somewhat confused style. |
| 2013-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Rebenhof 2010 Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese Trocken Von alten Reben |
Rebenhof |
2010 |
Germany |
Mosel |
13.5 |
£13.25 |
3.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
. A concentrated, sweet, oily nose. Spicy in the mouth with a touch of spritz, almost tannic in texture with a long, lingering taste. Each sip added to the dryness but the fruit and alcohol also build, keeping balance. |
| 2013-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Torbreck 2008 Woodcutter's Sémillon, Barossa Valley |
Torbreck |
2008 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14 |
£22 |
4.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
. Waxy with a floral/pollen aspect on the nose and a matchstick component (some said rubber). Herbal dryness on the palate, quite rich with preserved lemons, although still a delicate wine with a long, subtle finish. |
| 2013-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Domaine Fond Croze 2000 Cuvée Romanaise Côtes du Rhône (Magnum) |
Domaine Fond Croze |
2000 |
France |
Rhône |
13.5 |
n/k |
5.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
. There was some bricking to the colour with a volatile, savoury nose showing maturity and a touch of raisin. Light on the palate with developed secondary characteristics including a little mushroom. Gentle, light tannins with a touch of sweetness at the front and a very quick finish. |
| 2013-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Heredad Ugarte 2004 Dominio de Ugarte Rioja Reserva (Magnum) |
Heredad Ugarte |
2004 |
Spain |
La Rioja |
13.5 |
£30 |
6.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
. A sweet and slightly savoury nose, thin at the front and quite light. Somewhat dry, lost its fruit, not as complex as expected by most. |
| 2013-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
St. Hallett 1996 Old Block Shiraz, Barossa Valley (Magnum) |
St. Hallett |
1996 |
Australia |
South Australia |
13.5 |
n/k |
7.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
. A lovely warm, spicy nose with some eucalyptus. Medium bodied but packs a punch at the edges, almost delicate complexity with soft tannins. Showing its age on the attack with a sour finish. |
| 2013-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Quinta do Noval 1985 Vintage Port |
Quinta do Noval |
1985 |
Portugal |
Douro |
20 |
£55 |
8.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
. An autumnal colour in the glass with pronounced bricking. Quite a delicate nose, a touch of sweetness, a touch of spice but not overtly "Porty". Sweet grape attack, the alcohol is quite integrated. This is a light, refined wine, elegant and restrained. |
| 2012-01 |
Port |
DALVA, White Port |
DALVA |
NV |
Portugal |
Douro |
19 |
£15.99 |
1.0 |
Jim Reader & Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Amber colour with an oxidative style to the aroma, a little menthol & herbs. Sweet attack, a nutty mid-palate with a just-burnt finish and a touch of warming heat. Not overly complex and a touch "frivolous". |
| 2012-01 |
Port |
DALVA, Rosé Port |
DALVA |
NV |
Portugal |
Douro |
19 |
£15.99 |
2.0 |
Jim Reader & Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Deep salmon pink colour with a herbal nose and a suggestion of sourness. Very sweet attack, a strong berry-fruit mid-palate with a bitter herb undercurrent and a touch of astringency. Interesting drink but also "frivolous". |
| 2012-01 |
Port |
DALVA, White Port Dry 10 yrs |
DALVA |
NV |
Portugal |
Douro |
20 |
£28.99 |
3.0 |
Jim Reader & Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
A similar colour to the standard white but a Sherry-like nose - strong oxidative style, sharp and a little salty. A dry attack with little overt sweetness, a rich texture moving into a waxy and long finish. One bottle corked. |
| 2012-01 |
Port |
DALVA 2005 LBV Port |
DALVA |
2005 |
Portugal |
Douro |
20 |
£18.99 |
4.0 |
Jim Reader & Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Dark with a delicate nose, understated with some tar. Smooth flavours in the mouth, well rounded with subtle tannins, fresh and light for alcohol. One bottle corked. |
| 2012-01 |
Port |
DALVA, Tawny Port Reserve |
DALVA |
NV |
Portugal |
Douro |
19 |
£17.55 |
5.0 |
Jim Reader & Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Tawny but with a ruby edge to the rim, subtle herb and tar on the nose. In the mouth gently sweet at first, flattening out in the mid-palate and then a resurgent and very long finish dominated with hazelnuts. |
| 2012-01 |
Port |
DALVA 1985 Colheita Port |
DALVA |
1985 |
Portugal |
Douro |
20 |
£38.00 |
6.0 |
Jim Reader & Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Delicate caramel colour and a strong, dry, spicy nose. A spicy attack with a clean, almost medicinal taste - fairly dry. Smooth, with nutty/salty aspects. |
| 2012-01 |
Port |
DALVA, Tawny Port 30yrs |
DALVA |
NV |
Portugal |
Douro |
20 |
£63.00 |
7.0 |
Jim Reader & Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Deep caramel colour with a strong nutty/salty nose with a slight acrid smoke aspect. Sharp, contrasting flavours, bouncing off each other - good acidity and more noticeable alcohol on the finish. |
| 2012-01 |
Port |
DALVA 2000 Vintage Port |
DALVA |
2000 |
Portugal |
Douro |
20 |
£62.00 |
8.0 |
Jim Reader & Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Stewed blackcurrant/bramble nose, a little herbaceous with some rhubarb. A spicy attack with a strong, fruity mid-palate and a long finish. Quite smooth tannins for what is a young wine, remarkably drinkable right now. |
| 2012-01 |
Port |
Dows 1963 Vintage Port |
Dows |
1963 |
Portugal |
Douro |
20 |
£147.00 |
9.0 |
Jim Reader & Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Still plenty of colour showing with a violet and menthol nose. This has a velvet texture and extremely subtle, almost fragile flavours. Nectar, and no heat throughout. |
| 2012-02 |
France, just one more glass.... |
Domaine François Chidaine 2009 Le Clos du Breuil, Montlouis (Chenin Blanc) |
Domaine François Chidaine |
2009 |
France |
Loire Valley |
13.5 |
£14.00 |
1.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
. Floral, honeyed richness on the nose. Clean acidity at the front of the palate (maybe too much) with a sharp minerality. Honeyed fruit on the mid-palate with a strong, warming finish. |
| 2012-02 |
France, just one more glass.... |
Maison Léon Beyer 2005 Comtes d'Eguisheim, Pinot Gris |
Maison Léon Beyer |
2005 |
France |
Alsace |
14 |
£23.00 |
2.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
. Rich golden colour with a deep floral nose. Bitter attack which drops off quickly on the mid-palate into a warming finish. Grapefruit bitterness underlying the taste. |
| 2012-02 |
France, just one more glass.... |
Domaine de la Janasse 2010 Viognier (IGP Principaute d'Orange) |
Domaine de la Janasse |
2010 |
France |
Rhône |
14 |
£11.00 |
3.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
. Sweet peach and tangerine nose. A sweet bitterness of orange oil and waxy stone-fruit underneath. Well balanced, dry and complex with a warming finish. |
| 2012-02 |
France, just one more glass.... |
Château la Voulte-Gasparets 2008 Cuvée Roman Pauc Corbieres-Boutenac(Carignan Blend) |
Château la Voulte-Gasparets |
2008 |
France |
Languedoc |
14 |
£18.00 |
4.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
. Dark colour but clearly young. Sweet ripe fruit on the nose, a touch sour. Dry, desiccating tannins with muted fruit on the taste. Base textures in the mouth - a rough-edged youngster. |
| 2012-02 |
France, just one more glass.... |
Domaine Les Amouriers 2010 Vacqueyras Cuvée Signature (Grenache-Syrah) |
Domaine Les Amouriers |
2010 |
France |
Rhône |
15 |
£9.00 |
5.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
. A delicate nose, some violets, with a dry, peppery taste and firm tannins. A young and simple wine, very easy drinking but uncomplicated. |
| 2012-02 |
France, just one more glass.... |
Domaine les Goubert 2004 Cuvée Florence Gigondas (Grenache) |
Domaine les Goubert |
2004 |
France |
Rhône |
14.5 |
£23.00 |
6.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
. Questions on its lifespan, but drinking beautifully. Initial rose petals turn cabbagey with some dark plum or damson. A light menthol aspect to the wine with smooth fruit backed up by a firm tannic structure and complex secondary flavours on the finish. |
| 2012-02 |
France, just one more glass.... |
Domaine de la Janasse 2009 Cuvée Chaupin Chateauneuf du Pape (Grenache) |
Domaine de la Janasse |
2009 |
France |
Rhône |
15.5 |
£45.00 |
7.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
. Amazingly complex with the classic smoothness and sweetness of Grenache raised to another level. Fresh and light with a minty sweet aspect, creamy texture throughout and soft tannins (maybe too soft for such a young wine). |
| 2012-02 |
France, just one more glass.... |
Domaine Huet 2009 Le Mont Première Trie Moelleux(Chenin Blanc) |
Domaine Huet |
2009 |
France |
Loire Valley |
12.5 |
£30.00 |
8.0 |
Geoff Cullen |
Page |
PDF |
. Surprisingly acidic which balances the high residual sugar. A spicy tickle on the nose, candied sweet fruit with some caramel and honey. Sweet but with a strong acid backbone - clean and refreshing. Good value for a 75cl bottle. |
| 2012-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Château Bauduc 2009 Bordeaux Blanc |
Château Bauduc |
2009 |
France |
Bordeaux |
12.5 |
£13.99 |
1.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
House white of Gordon Ramsay Restaurant. Subtle oak on the nose, rich perfume, good mouthfeel with a sharp tang on the finish. Well integrated and fresh. |
| 2012-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Dalton Winery 2009 Fumé Blanc |
Dalton Winery |
2009 |
Israel |
Upper Galilee |
12.5 |
£15.99 |
2.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
Restrained nose. Sharp acidity at the front with some oak complexity, but not a lot really going on. A touch thin and tires quickly. |
| 2012-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Tabali 2009 Talinay Chardonnay, Camanchaca Vineyard |
Tabali |
2009 |
Chile |
Limari Valley |
12.5 |
£13.99 |
3.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
Creamy on the nose, a little oak & smoke. Citric acidity all the way through, lemon sherbet but a touch artificial. Good texture, pleasant finish once the acidity tapers off, oak integrated well. |
| 2012-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Albert Morot 2006 a Bataillère Aux Vergelesses, Savigny les Beaune |
Albert Morot |
2006 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£19.99 |
4.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
Enticing nose; subtle & dark, drawing you in with fruit, herbs & tar. Lean at front, dry, oaky tannins - rather austere but the mid-palate expands and smoothes out into an elegant finish. Fruit is a little lost. |
| 2012-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Tinto Figuero 2006 "12" Crianza, Ribero del Duero Bodegas |
Tinto Figuero |
2006 |
Spain |
Ribero del Duero |
14 |
£19.00 |
5.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
A young wine with a menthol, herb nose. Deep colour, green tannins with a spicy, savoury acidity all the way to the finish. Not over-extracted, a well made wine with a touch of sourness, but needs mellowing. |
| 2012-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Catena Zapata 2008 Alta, Cabernet Sauvignon |
Catena Zapata |
2008 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14 |
£27.00 |
6.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
So deeply coloured it stains the inside of the glass! Dark fruit nose, candy sweet. A fruit burst on the palate, blackcurrant and blackberry. An instant gratification wine with plenty going on to intrigue as well. |
| 2012-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Caliterra 2009 Tributo |
Caliterra |
2009 |
Chile |
Colchagua Valley |
14 |
£12.00 |
7.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
Massive Cassis nose. A gentle attack, smooth with good acidity. A minty aspect develops into layers of flavour, complexity all the way through, a superb wine at a great price. |
| 2012-03 |
AGM & Committee Tasting |
Tim Adams 2006 The Aberfeldy, Clare Valley Shiraz |
Tim Adams |
2006 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.5 |
£27.50 |
8.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
A light nose, lifting with menthol & spice. Cool on the palate, satisfying with gentle acidity - clean but not harsh. Textured tannins with some cocoa, drinking perfectly - a true vin de contemplation, everything is in balance, a precise, silky, seductive wine. |
| 2012-04 |
Can Supermarkets compete on Quality? |
Mayu (Falernia) 2011 Pedro Ximenez |
Mayu (Falernia) |
2011 |
Chile |
Elqui Valley |
13 |
£5.00 |
1.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
Tropical fruit nose. Very acidic and packs a punch at the front, finishing fast. |
| 2012-04 |
Can Supermarkets compete on Quality? |
McWilliams (Mount Pleasant) 2005 Elizabeth, Hunter Valley Sémillon, |
McWilliams (Mount Pleasant) |
2005 |
Australia |
New South Wales |
11 |
£9.50 |
2.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
Strong, oily nose. Good texture, dry around the edges, it falls off into a sour finish. |
| 2012-04 |
Can Supermarkets compete on Quality? |
Penfolds 2006 Bin 311, Tumbarumba Chardonnay |
Penfolds |
2006 |
Australia |
New South Wales |
13 |
£16.99 |
3.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
A toasty oak nose. Clean on the palate there was citrus crispness, with a touch of caramel in the mid-palate, finishing quiet then a strange resurgence of heat. |
| 2012-04 |
Can Supermarkets compete on Quality? |
Cono Sur 2008 20 Barrels Pinot Noir |
Cono Sur |
2008 |
Chile |
Casablanca Valley |
14 |
£18.19 |
4.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
Improved quickly in the glass. A dark berry nose with some smoky liquorice and creamy blackberry - almost ash-dry yet also a little sweet. A little disjointed. |
| 2012-04 |
Can Supermarkets compete on Quality? |
Roda 2006 Rioja Reserva |
Roda |
2006 |
Spain |
Rioja |
14.5 |
£24.99 |
5.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
A brooding wine, deep and dark in the glass. A scaffolding of oak and tannins, suggesting too much youth, but a good foundation of fruit. Needs a little more time to open up. Winner of the Decanter Regional Trophy 2011. |
| 2012-04 |
Can Supermarkets compete on Quality? |
M. Chapoutier 2009 Les Arènes Cornas |
M. Chapoutier |
2009 |
France |
Rhône |
13.5 |
£25.99 |
6.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
A lovely wine with a focussed, fresh nose and dark fruit. Smooth and creamy, good acidity, firm tannins with chewy fruit and a focussed finish. Drinking very well. |
| 2012-04 |
Can Supermarkets compete on Quality? |
Château Aydie (Famille Laplace) 2007 Madiran |
Château Aydie (Famille Laplace) |
2007 |
France |
South West |
14.5 |
£13.49 |
7.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
"A good Madiran is structured like a nuclear shelter built into a Swiss mountain."- Tannat is designed for food, and food alone. Very tart with sour acidity along with the obligatory tannins. A little light. |
| 2012-04 |
Can Supermarkets compete on Quality? |
Vergelegen 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vergelegen |
2005 |
South Africa |
Stellenbosch |
14.5 |
£17.59 |
8.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
Green Bell Pepper. Enough said! Apparently in Cabernet-Sauvignon it indicates canopy vigour. |
| 2012-04 |
Can Supermarkets compete on Quality? |
D'Arenberg 2007 The Feathered Dinosaur, Mclaren Vale |
D'Arenberg |
2007 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.5 |
£19.99 |
9.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
"Over the top from Down Under"! Definitely Cabernet Sauvingon, this was big, bold and tannic. |
| 2012-05 |
Stumbling around Italy |
Vigneti Zabù 2009 Inzolia |
Vigneti Zabù |
2009 |
Italy |
Siciy |
12.5 |
£9.49 |
1.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
Grape variety also used for Marsala. A fresh wine, orange oil on the nose in a slight oxidative style. Lees exposure adds to the mix of textures and flavours. |
| 2012-05 |
Stumbling around Italy |
Tiefenbrunner 2010 Turmhof Gewurztraminer |
Tiefenbrunner |
2010 |
Italy |
Sud Tirol/Alto Adige |
14 |
£16.00 |
2.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
Alto Adige, aka Sud Tyrol. Richly coloured. Soft on the palate and sweeter than 14.5 abv would suggests, this turns a little flabby and, while interesting enough on the first mothful, quickly becomes heavy going. |
| 2012-05 |
Stumbling around Italy |
G.D. Vajra 2009 Dolcetto d'Alba |
G.D. Vajra |
2009 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
13 |
£16.00 |
3.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
More famous for their Barolo (where they're based). Light spice and smoke on the nose with young fruit underneath. A touch "lean and green" but there's soft tannins and a little cherry. |
| 2012-05 |
Stumbling around Italy |
Ca' del Matt (Alpha Zeta) 2008 Barbera d'Asti Superiore |
Ca' del Matt (Alpha Zeta) |
2008 |
Italy |
Piemonte |
13.5 |
£12.00 |
4.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
Made by Kiwi Matt Thomson. Dark spice on the nose, an alluring wine with dry oak edges, medium-soft tannins on a full mid-palate and a dry finish. |
| 2012-05 |
Stumbling around Italy |
Gran Sasso 2007 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane |
Gran Sasso |
2007 |
Italy |
Abruzzo |
13.5 |
£16.00 |
5.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
The Gran Sasso wines are made by young winemaker Marco Flacco. A spicy nose but a also harsh. Texture is smooth, with stewed prune on the taste but enough character to be interesting. A short finish. Simple & Enjoyable |
| 2012-05 |
Stumbling around Italy |
Villa Tonino 2010 Nero d'Avola |
Villa Tonino |
2010 |
Italy |
Sicily |
14 |
£9.00 |
6.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
IGP wine from a classic Sicilian variety. Young in colour with slightly raw, chemical nose. Sour acidity at the front but very soft, with confectionary candy fruit. |
| 2012-05 |
Stumbling around Italy |
Barone Ricasoli 2008 Brolio Chianti Classico |
Barone Ricasoli |
2008 |
Italy |
Tuscany |
14 |
£17.00 |
7.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
Sangiovese & "complementary grapes". A meaty, gamey nose, dark fruit & spice. Lean attack but well structured, chocolaty tannins, smooth & integrated. Improves on the mid-palate into a long finish. |
| 2012-05 |
Stumbling around Italy |
Tommaso Bussola 2006 Valpolicella Classico Superiore |
Tommaso Bussola |
2006 |
Italy |
Veneto |
15.5 |
£22.00 |
8.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
Superiore = "aged in wood for at least a year". This one also happens to be a Ripasso. Tar, figs, Madeira raisins and Dijon Mustard on the nose. Velvety smooth with spicy complexity and port-type texture. |
| 2012-05 |
Stumbling around Italy |
Masi Agricola 2007 Costasera Amarone |
Masi Agricola |
2007 |
Italy |
Veneto |
15 |
£30.00 |
9.0 |
Harry Rose |
Page |
PDF |
Appassimento (Passito) and fermented dry. Lighter and fresher than the Superiore. Menthol clean nose but with depth. Chocolaty rich with good tannins - a precise and focussed wine. |
| 2012-06 |
Majestic Australia |
McGuigan 2011 The Semillon Blanc |
McGuigan |
2011 |
Australia |
South Eastern Australia |
11.5 |
£5.99 |
1.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
. Very light wine heading towards thin, although there's a roundedness at the edges. Sharp & citrus on the mid-palate through to the finish, this is dry and uncomplicated - Semillon, but not as you know it. A simple and pleasant starter wine. |
| 2012-06 |
Majestic Australia |
Grosset 2011 Polish Hill Clare Valley Riesling |
Grosset |
2011 |
Australia |
South Australia |
12.5 |
£25.00 |
2.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
. A light, creamy, fruity and slightly floral nose reminiscent of many an Italian white. Clean and fresh taste, yet not overtly Riesling - the flavours seem to be locked away, hidden and not intended to open up so young. Would like to try this one again in 5 years. |
| 2012-06 |
Majestic Australia |
Grosset 2008 Polish Hill Clare Valley Riesling |
Grosset |
2008 |
Australia |
South Australia |
13 |
£25.00 |
3.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
. Much more petrochemical on the nose which carries through to the mid-palate on taste. A touch acrid initially, but mellowed and softened in the glass going toasty/buttery. Probably still a bit too young and needs time to breathe when opened. |
| 2012-06 |
Majestic Australia |
Vasse Felix 2010 Margaret River Chardonnay |
Vasse Felix |
2010 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
12.5 |
£10.99 |
4.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
. This is wild yeast fermentation with 9 months of barrel age. There's an edgy, buttery nose, almost ghee-like. A full yet sharp taste and texture, tropical fruit underneath but restrained, buttery and tart together suggesting incomplete or no malo-lactic. A seriously good oaked Chardonnay. |
| 2012-06 |
Majestic Australia |
De Bortoli 2010 Windy Peak Pinot Noir |
De Bortoli |
2010 |
Australia |
Victoria |
13 |
£8.99 |
5.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
. Very promising soft nose, fruit and game. Light and clear in the glass but looks much older than 2 years and on the palate there's a green aspect which suggests stems and stalks. Doesn't live up to the expectations set by the nose. |
| 2012-06 |
Majestic Australia |
Yalumba 2011 Bush Vine Grenache, Barossa |
Yalumba |
2011 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14 |
£10.00 |
6.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
. Colour is a little light for a Grenache but it has a lovely fruity nose with a touch of eucalyptus. The wine caresses the palate with a padded strength - chewy sweet fruit and structure but no hard edges and the tannins are ripe. Very drinkable and excellent QPR. |
| 2012-06 |
Majestic Australia |
Wynns 1998 John Riddoch Coonawarra Cabernet |
Wynns |
1998 |
Australia |
South Australia |
13.5 |
£34.50 |
7.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
. What a nose! Smoke and graphite, mellow fruit and mint with the promise of aged flavours. In the glass this is as dark as night and the taste is wonderful; Still sweet fruit, suggesting fruit-bomb past (Ribena on acid?) that's come together perfectly, with perfect sourness on the edges. Some tar and liquorice fine tannins adding structure to the fruit, a delightful wine. |
| 2012-06 |
Majestic Australia |
D'Arenberg 2008 Dead Arm Shiraz, McLaren Vale |
D'Arenberg |
2008 |
Australia |
South Australia |
15 |
£27.00 |
8.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
. Fresh, peppery nose with a gamey-sourness. An edgy graphite and meaty palate, very intense mouthfeel, lively, suggesting it's still in an exuberant youthful phase and could probably do with another 2-3 years. |
| 2012-06 |
Majestic Australia |
D'Arenberg 1998 Dead Arm Shiraz, McLaren Vale |
D'Arenberg |
1998 |
Australia |
South Australia |
14.5 |
£44.25 |
9.0 |
Greig Wilson |
Page |
PDF |
. Mellow, oaky nose heading towards ,meaty. Graphite again with a softer, smooth palate. Still grippy tannins and gratifyingly enjoyable. Drinking very well although would guess 2-3 years ago it was at a peak. |
| 2012-07 |
Bin21: Variety is the spice of life |
Moss Wood 2010 Margaret River Semillon |
Moss Wood |
2010 |
Australia |
Western Australia |
14.5 |
£16.25 |
1.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Lees aged for 3 months but unoaked. Oaky (!) lemongrass nose which turns to lemon sherbet after a while. Textured on the palate, a little waxy with a bitter herbal finish. Maybe a little disjointed, would be interested to try again with some age. |
| 2012-07 |
Bin21: Variety is the spice of life |
Torres 2009 Fransola Sauvignon Blanc, Penedes |
Torres |
2009 |
Spain |
Catalonia |
13.5 |
£18.95 |
2.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Creamy, sweet tangerine on the nose, although a little thin on the palate. There's tart citrus acidity at the front but a bitter finish and oak builds up on each sip until it gets tiring. Disappointing. |
| 2012-07 |
Bin21: Variety is the spice of life |
Nga Waka 2009 Chardonnay |
Nga Waka |
2009 |
New Zealand |
Martinborough |
14.5 |
£16.99 |
3.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Blocked malo-lactic fermentation. A big wine; full, "thick" nose with toasty oatmeal flavours, some honey and bright citrus acidity on the tongue. Warming on the finish at , but not hot. Sharp edged but well integrated flavours, a very good wine, taking the group vote for best wine of the night. |
| 2012-07 |
Bin21: Variety is the spice of life |
Domaine Jean Sipp 2009 Gewürztraminer Reserve |
Domaine Jean Sipp |
2009 |
France |
Alsace |
13 |
£14.45 |
4.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
Flowery Turkish Delight (Rose Water) nose with a sweet lychee flavour. Light and sweet, maybe too much for the style and price, but very pleasant |
| 2012-07 |
Bin21: Variety is the spice of life |
Domaine Dit Barron 2011 Gilles Aujogues Brouilly |
Domaine Dit Barron |
2011 |
France |
Beaujolais |
13 |
£12.00 |
5.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
The fermentation was started as carbonic and then finished as traditional. Light berry fruit with a little "bon bon" candy. The start and mid-palate are clean and fruity and promise much, but the finish disappoints as it turns dry, tannic and bitter. |
| 2012-07 |
Bin21: Variety is the spice of life |
Moss Wood 2009 Mornington Pinot Noir |
Moss Wood |
2009 |
Australia |
Victoria |
14 |
£17.45 |
6.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
A likeable wine, floral nose with a little rubber. Clean and light with moderate fresh acidity. Not a concentrated wine but well balanced and generally liked, but maybe not at this price. |
| 2012-07 |
Bin21: Variety is the spice of life |
Diemersdal 2009 Private Collection |
Diemersdal |
2009 |
South Africa |
Durbanville |
14 |
£15.99 |
7.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
A lovely Bordeaux blend with a lifted, fragrant nose of coffee, blackcurrant and chocolate. Big on flavour as well, well balanced and complex with coffee and hazelnuts and a caramel finish. Although drinking well now the acidity is a touch overpowering but give it 4-7 years. Superb, especially at the price. |
| 2012-07 |
Bin21: Variety is the spice of life |
Monte Zovo 2008 Terre di Verona Agricola Amarone di Valpolicella |
Monte Zovo |
2008 |
Italy |
Veneto |
15 |
£28.00 |
8.0 |
Paul Raven |
Page |
PDF |
A curious nose, blackcurrant coming through? Young, fresh fruity with good acidity and quite light, not showing the alcohol. This is a very drinkable wine though not sure it justifies the price. The main issue is that it is nothing like what you expect from an Amarone! |
| 2012-08 |
Bordeaux, a whistle-stop tour |
Le Sec de Rayne Vigneau 2010 Bordeaux Blanc, Sauternes |
Le Sec de Rayne Vigneau |
2010 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£9.58 |
1.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
Grapes are handpicked and tank fermented with lees stirring to enhance flavour & texture. New World Sauvignon Blanc style, good weight with refreshing acidity and lemon citrus. |
| 2012-08 |
Bordeaux, a whistle-stop tour |
Château de Rochemorin 2007 Blanc, Pessac-Leognan |
Château de Rochemorin |
2007 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£14.00 |
2.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
Barrel-fermented and matured in new oak for 10 months on the lees with bâtonnage (lees stirring). No malolactic. Oaky with wood on the nose. A little butterscotch on the palate with a waxy texture, a touch flabby. |
| 2012-08 |
Bordeaux, a whistle-stop tour |
Château Charron 2005 Acacia, Premières Côtes de Blaye |
Château Charron |
2005 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£11.10 |
3.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
Old-vine (30yrs) Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc , barrel fermented and aged in oak. A typical old white Bordeaux, a little oxidised, lacking structure and short - probably 2 years past its peak |
| 2012-08 |
Bordeaux, a whistle-stop tour |
Château St. Georges 2007, St. Georges St. Emilion |
Château St. Georges |
2007 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13.5 |
£17.00 |
4.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
A little too young and a touch "hard". Sweet nose, juicy, lean acidity, smoky chocolate but thin with no complexity. |
| 2012-08 |
Bordeaux, a whistle-stop tour |
Château St. Georges 2006, St. Georges St. Emilion |
Château St. Georges |
2006 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£16.00 |
5.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
Vegetal, savoury nose with a little tar. Black fruit with a lifted aspect, edgier grainy tannins. A good wine although finished a touch bitter. |
| 2012-08 |
Bordeaux, a whistle-stop tour |
Château St. Georges 2004, St. Georges St. Emilion |
Château St. Georges |
2004 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13.5 |
£16.00 |
6.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
A little polish/Germolene on the nose, some mushroom & underlying fruit. Lean with a soft palate, this improved in the glass. |
| 2012-08 |
Bordeaux, a whistle-stop tour |
Château Fonréaud 2004, Listrac-Médoc |
Château Fonréaud |
2004 |
France |
Bordeaux |
14 |
£10.99 |
7.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
A lifted black fruit but simplistic nose. Fresh on the palate with soft, straightforward fruit and an enjoyable simplicity of flavours, good but a short finish. |
| 2012-08 |
Bordeaux, a whistle-stop tour |
Château Larmande 2001, St. Emilion Grand Cru |
Château Larmande |
2001 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£26.38 |
8.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
Fresh fruit nose for a reasonable mature wine, delicately floral on the palate - someone said it was "nubile". Well integrated flavours and so soft, a lovely wine to drink with grippy tannins on the finish. |
| 2012-08 |
Bordeaux, a whistle-stop tour |
Château Potensac 1998, Médoc |
Château Potensac |
1998 |
France |
Bordeaux |
13 |
£28.50 |
9.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
Closed nose, a little perfume coming through. A touch acidic with light tannins, savoury with good mouthfeel and texture, a little liquorice and a fruity finish. A joint of beef was suggested as a partner. |
| 2012-08 |
Bordeaux, a whistle-stop tour |
Château Filhot 2001, Sauternes |
Château Filhot |
2001 |
France |
Bordeaux |
14 |
£16.80 |
10.0 |
Karl Laczko |
Page |
PDF |
Perfumed nose with good complexity, just enough acidity to keep going with the sweetness which wasn't overdone. A good cheese wine. |
| 2012-09 |
Burgundy, a comparison |
Maison Louis Latour 2010 Bourgogne Chardonnay |
Maison Louis Latour |
2010 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£8.75 |
1.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
Fruity nose. Sweet, toasty flavours at the top of the palate, a little green around the edges and a touch hot on the finish. Fresh citrus acidity, although a little soft and simplistic. |
| 2012-09 |
Burgundy, a comparison |
Olivier LeFlaive 2009 1er Cru en Remilly St. Aubin, Côte de Beaune |
Olivier LeFlaive |
2009 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
£25.00 |
2.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
Matchstick and oak nose. Delicate, subtle, integrated flavours. More noticeable texture, a little woody at the front of the palate although a touch one dimensional on the finish. |
| 2012-09 |
Burgundy, a comparison |
Domaine Darviot Perrin 2008 1er Cru Blanchots Dessus Chassagne Montrachet, Côte de Beaune |
Domaine Darviot Perrin |
2008 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
£43.00 |
3.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
Only 150 cases made. Rich, fruity nose, sharp acidity at the front developing a richness on the mid-palate - creamy and elegant, sharp and complex with a long finish. |
| 2012-09 |
Burgundy, a comparison |
LeFlaive & Associes 2009 1er Cru Sur la Velle Monthelie, Côte de Beaune |
LeFlaive & Associes |
2009 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
£21.00 |
4.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
A mature colour but youthful nose. Modern fruit, a touch candied and a little one dimensional. Young fruit with strong tannins, yet still smooth with a simple, lean finish, going a touch bitter. |
| 2012-09 |
Burgundy, a comparison |
Maison Roche de Bellene 2009 1er Cru Clos des Chenes Volnay (Nicolas Potel), Côte de Beaune |
Maison Roche de Bellene |
2009 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
£23.00 |
5.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
160 cases made. More restrained than expected. A typical Pinot Noir nose with some wood and spice. Smooth attack, mushrooms on the mid-palate mellowing in the glass, also going a little bitter on the finish. |
| 2012-09 |
Burgundy, a comparison |
Domaine Martin DuFour 2006 1er Cru Haut Marconnets Savigny les Beaunes, Côte de Beaune |
Domaine Martin DuFour |
2006 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£18.99 |
6.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
Only 150 bottles made. A strange wine with enamel/cassis on the nose. A little green and vegetal, edgy on the palate - textured, tannins and concentrated with a touch of chemical to it. Likened to a "Chilean Cabernet", not what you expect for Burgundy. |
| 2012-09 |
Burgundy, a comparison |
Domaine Pierre Labet 2009 1er Cru Clos du Dessus des Marconnets Beaune, Côte de Beaune |
Domaine Pierre Labet |
2009 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£33.00 |
7.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
1/3ha estate making 50 bottles of this wine! Youthful fruit nose, smooth spicy tannins with a tang of acidity. Clean, good texture and a precise finish makes this a very drinkable wine, balanced, typical, has what you go looking for. |
| 2012-09 |
Burgundy, a comparison |
Domaine de la Vougeraie 2008 1er Cru Les Damodes Nuits St. Georges, Côte de Nuits |
Domaine de la Vougeraie |
2008 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£57.50 |
8.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
Savoury-mulchy nose with a clear, pure colour. A touch of sulphite, light and thin BUT carries so much flavour with it, showing its class, gentle and subtle, makes the most of what it is, which is a superb wine. |
| 2012-09 |
Burgundy, a comparison |
Domaine d'Ardhuy 2005 1er Cru Les Chaumes Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits |
Domaine d'Ardhuy |
2005 |
France |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
£39.00 |
9.0 |
David Whitaker |
Page |
PDF |
Integrated nose, fruity, extracted with a little (root) liquorice. Spicy & smoky, a little savoury. Tannin and concentration, slightly bitter mid-palate but dense flavours, a touch new world in style. |
| 2012-10 |
Sherry / Jerez |
Bodegas Emilio Hildalgo, Pastrana Manzanilla Pasada |
Bodegas Emilio Hildalgo |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
15 |
£9.95 |
1.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
Strong, spicy, chemical nose. Nutty with browning apples. Light & simple flavours with dusty nut shell. |
| 2012-10 |
Sherry / Jerez |
Bodegas Emilio Lustau, La Ina Fino |
Bodegas Emilio Lustau |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
15 |
£7.99 |
2.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
Stronger salty nose with a touch of perfume. A rich mouthfeel with robust intensity and a nutty, oxidised finish. |
| 2012-10 |
Sherry / Jerez |
Gonzalez Byass, Fino Uno Palma |
Gonzalez Byass |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
15.5 |
£12.50 |
3.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
(Unfiltered 6yo) Rich and golden in colour with a waxy, pineapple nose, complex and elegant with subtle flavours including bitter orange. |
| 2012-10 |
Sherry / Jerez |
Bodegas Sánchez Romate, Maribel Amontillado |
Bodegas Sánchez Romate |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
19 |
£7.75 |
4.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
Caramel colour with butterscotch and hazelnut aromas. Good weight with figs and a lifted finish. |
| 2012-10 |
Sherry / Jerez |
Lustau, Botaina Amontillado |
Lustau |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
18.5 |
£11.25 |
5.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
A light nose with a dry, fresh palate, some roasted flavours and a slightly bitter undertone. |
| 2012-10 |
Sherry / Jerez |
(Sánchez Romate), Wine Society Exhibition Viejo Oloroso Dulce |
(Sánchez Romate) |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
20 |
£10.75 |
6.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
Very dark in colour there was a burnt sweetness to it, dark treacle toffee, but a little unbalanced for the alcohol. NB. Oloroso Dulce is now a prohibited term for a sweetened Oloroso (Jerez Dulce). |
| 2012-10 |
Sherry / Jerez |
Osborne, Sibarita 30 year old Oloroso |
Osborne |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
20 |
£24.50 |
7.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
A zingy wine with dry minerality, lively but also bitter with a dessicating dryness, complex yet confusing. |
| 2012-10 |
Sherry / Jerez |
Osborne, Capuchino 30 year old Palo Cortado |
Osborne |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
20 |
£25.00 |
8.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
A meaty Sherry with a Hazelnut finish. Very dry, tangy citrus and coffee with good texture and balance. |
| 2012-10 |
Sherry / Jerez |
Osborne, Venerable 30 year old Pedro Ximénez |
Osborne |
NV |
Spain |
Andalucia |
17 |
£24.50 |
9.0 |
Ken Carlisle |
Page |
PDF |
Orange-Citrus nose with raisins. Thick with a dark Muscovado sugar aspect, treacle-like sweetness, maybe too much, but complemented salty salami to a treat. |
| 2012-11 |
Pinot Noir around the World |
Viña Ventisquero 2010 Pinot Noir Reserva |
Viña Ventisquero |
2010 |
Chile |
Casablanca Valley |
13.5 |
£8.52 |
1.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
Looks older than it is. A light, smoky nose, a touch simple. Youthful on the palate there's acidity and gentle tannins but a lean, quick finish. Good for its type, soft fruit, some strawberry which develops further in the glass. |
| 2012-11 |
Pinot Noir around the World |
Domaine Bruno Sorg 2010 Pinot Noir |
Domaine Bruno Sorg |
2010 |
France |
Alsace |
12.5 |
£14.76 |
2.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
Minty chocolate nose with a sweet floral (rose/violet) aspect which develops into soil/earth. Rose petals and chocolate on a balanced and integrated palate, smooth, good acidity and light tannins. A good wine for the money. |
| 2012-11 |
Pinot Noir around the World |
Franz Haas 2010 Pinot Nero |
Franz Haas |
2010 |
Italy |
Sud Tirol/Alto Adige |
13.5 |
£25.20 |
3.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
A polish nose which reduces, replaced by espresso coffee. Sweet fruit attack with fine grain tannins and a smooth, juicy mid-palate going into a slightly bitter coffee finish. A moreish wine at the start but a disappointing finish detracts a little. |
| 2012-11 |
Pinot Noir around the World |
Domaine Comte Armand 2009 Volnay |
Domaine Comte Armand |
2009 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£30.72 |
4.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
Complex nose with some clove and a touch of barnyard. Well balanced with sweet spice and a lovely acid finish carrying lingering flavours. Violets and pomegranate develops on the nose, grippy tannins at the front not quite integrated, definitely too young but still drinking well. |
| 2012-11 |
Pinot Noir around the World |
De Bortoli 2010 Dixons Creek Vineyard, Yarra Valley Pinot Noir |
De Bortoli |
2010 |
Australia |
Victoria |
13 |
£19.20 |
5.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
A little browning on the colour, surprising for a 2010. Olde Worlde nose; mulchy Pinot Style with a little barnyard. Light at the front of the palate with a hint of added acidity (Sherbet acidity), the mouthfeel was uninspiring and the finish was a touch green with some bell pepper. |
| 2012-11 |
Pinot Noir around the World |
Alana Estate 2010 Rapture Pinot Noir |
Alana Estate |
2010 |
New Zealand |
Marlborough |
14.5 |
£15.72 |
6.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
A little smoke and spice on the nose but mostly un-Pinot like vapour hinting at the high alcohol, develops a slight cooked Pinot style in the glass. A luscious, sweet, juicy mouthfeel with a good balance of acidity and flavour, although again the alcohol is apparent. Further develops floral/herbal aspects in the glass. A very well-made wine - "built" as opposed to "evolved" |
| 2012-11 |
Pinot Noir around the World |
Au Bon Climat 2009 Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir |
Au Bon Climat |
2009 |
USA |
California |
13.5 |
£22.86 |
7.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
A fresh, herb nose with undercurrents of chocolate and mulch. Savoury red fruit, soft at the front of the palate with good acid integration and light, dry tannins. Subtle flavours on the mid-palate drop off into an uncomplicated finish. A delicious introduction to good Pinot Noir. |
| 2012-11 |
Pinot Noir around the World |
Domaine René Bouvier 2009 La Justice Gevrey-Chambertin |
Domaine René Bouvier |
2009 |
France |
Burgundy |
13 |
£32.76 |
8.0 |
Alastair Stewart |
Page |
PDF |
A restrained minty/coffee nose. Austere at the front with acidity on the mid-palate and drying tannins on the finish - the 3 components are out of kilter at the moment because this wine is years too young, but with the depth of fruit and flavours this could develop into something special. |
| 2012-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Sharpham 2010 Dart Valley Reserve |
Sharpham |
2010 |
England |
Devon |
11 |
£10 |
1.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
(DW) Presented blind. A full nose, soft and quite creamy with a light floral touch. Relatively viscous in the mouth and a touch flabby on the mid-palate but showing a citrus/sherbert tang on the tongue into the finish. Hints of Sauvignon Blanc from this Madeleine-Angevine, Phoenix & Bacchus blend. |
| 2012-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Stag's Leap 2008 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc |
Stag's Leap |
2008 |
USA |
California |
13.5 |
£20 |
2.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
(DW) A peach aspect to the nose and a rich colour in the glass. Interesting enough at the front but there's a coarseness on the palate, hollowing out on the finish which shows some bitter lychee. Possibly slightly oxidised? |
| 2012-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Domaine de Terrebrune 2011 Bandol Rose |
Domaine de Terrebrune |
2011 |
France |
Provence |
13.5 |
£21 |
3.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
(PR) A sulphur "flintspark" nose which then goes into subtle red fruit. Pale Onion skin colour and delicate flavour with some strawberry and cream on an warm finish. A very good rose. |
| 2012-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
E. Guigal 2003 Brune et Blonde Cote Rotie |
E. Guigal |
2003 |
France |
Rhône |
13 |
£15 |
4.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
(KL) A meaty nose with some burnt tar. Savoury, secondary flavours on the palate and a cofee finish, a good wine but general agreement said it was too young. |
| 2012-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
La Crema 2009 Monterey County Pinot Noir |
La Crema |
2009 |
USA |
California |
13.9 |
£25 |
5.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
(GC) A meaty Pinot with a strong nose with some stewed cabbage and smoke. Sweet fresh fruit on the palate with good structure, rich dark-chocolate/coffee tannins and good length. |
| 2012-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
CaRo 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec |
CaRo |
2004 |
Argentina |
Mendoza |
14 |
£34 |
6.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
(FB) Spicy tar and menthol (medicinal) nose which develops into liquorice. Initially comes across as harsh but integrates quickly into a smooth drinking wine. Spicy tannins throughout but the fruit balances them perfectly, a very drinkable wine. |
| 2012-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Bussola 2006 Valpolicella Classico Superiore |
Bussola |
2006 |
Italy |
Veneto |
15.5 |
£22 |
7.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
(HR) A tarry, stewed raisin nose with a soft mid-palate, tannins a touch harsh at the esges. Quite juicy fruit, soft with a coffee finish that is almost bitter. |
| 2012-12 |
Christmas Committee Tasting |
Royal Oporto 1982 Vintage Port |
Royal Oporto |
1982 |
Portugal |
Douro |
21 |
£36+ |
8.0 |
The Committee |
Page |
PDF |
(FB) Tawny, almost amber in colour with a strong alcoholic nose that tickles the sinuses. Light raisins on the palate, quite fresh and mentholly. |