Steve Elder

Muga Reserva 2016, Doca Rioja

Quinta Sta Eufêmia Late Bottled Vintage Port 2007, Unfiltered, Bottled In 2011

Not the most refined LBV I've ever tasted, but certainly good value.

Daniel Rion & Fils Vieilles Vignes Nuits St Georges 2011

Sepurb Pinot Noir. Quite pale now, but brimming with life. Nose carries fantastic array of aromas of spice and fruit; eucalyptus too. Round, mouth filling, with ripe fruit and tannins. Plenty of great Pinot Noir out there from other regions, but this is why I still stump up for Burgundy. In hindsight, a very good buy. Earlier note: At very fine PN, with deep fruit and lots of complexity. Delicious.

Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc 2012, Wo

Great value. Nice distinctive white with character.

Arnoux Père & Fils Les Beaumonts Chorey Lès Beaune 2017, Ac, Burgundy

Castello Di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva 2010

Just an arch-classic Chianti, full of umami-driven flavours but also endowed with ripe plum fruit. Loved this.

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.

Paolo Conterno Anforti 2016, Igt Toscana

Vineland Estates Elevation St. Urban Vineyard Riesling 2012, VQA Niagara Escarpment

Auntsfield Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012, Southern Valleys, Marlborough, South Island

A perfectly typed and quite delicious PN. Drinking beautifully now, but lots of time yet.