Steve Elder

Muga Reserva 2008, Doc Rioja

Matetic Corralillo Syrah 2016, Do San Antonio Valley

This needed some time to open up, but quite impressive when it did. First notes where something like a field of wildflowers with lots of rich berry fruit. With time, very nice pepper and herb notes emerged, and it began to track much more like a syrah.

Graham Beck Brut Zero 2014, Méthode Cap Classique

Marynissen Cabernet Franc 2020, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Muga Reserva 2016, Doca Rioja

Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2021, W.O. Stellenbosch

Quercecchio Brunello Di Montalcino 2015, D.O.C.G. Brunello Di Montalcino

Surprisingly light ruby shade, but more substance than the colour suggests. Med bodied, juicy and spicy, spreading across the palette with a nice array of herbal and flowery notes. Very nicely balanced, with the tannins mellowed and the alcohol carried well. A very nice drop, approachable and satisfying.

Barone Ricasoli Brolio Bettino Chianti Classico 2018, D.O.C.G.

Hidden Bench Estate Pinot Noir Unfiltered 2019, VQA Beamsville Bench

Fattoria Di Basciano Il Corto 2009, Igt Colli Della Toscana Centrale

Another excellent Il Corto, although seems more evolved than the 2007 at a similar age. Packed with flavours of earth, spice, and dried fruit. Very Tuscan. Perhaps not quite as fine as the 2007.