Steve Elder

Domaine Marchand Grillot Morey Saint Denis 2008, Ac

Quite pale brick red, showing its age at this point. Nose is subdued but nice strawberry scents with just a suggestion of forrest floor. Med bodied, juicy with ripe tannins and nice seam of acidity. Clean, mordern winemaking, but certainly from a modest vintage. Lacks depth.

Norman Hardie County Pinot Noir 2009, VQA Prince Edward County, Unfiltered

This is still going strong; quite amazing given how young the vines must have been when this was made. Pale translucent ruby in colour. Absolutely stunning nose of berries and violets with a bit of earth thrown in for good measure. Quite round and only light to med bodied, but full fruit flavours and a persistent finish. Lovely PN all in all; another winner from Norm Hardie and certainly justifies the price.

Pasquale Pelissero Barbaresco 2007, Docg

Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Carmenère 2009, Peumo Vineyard, Rapel Valley

Tawse Sketches Of Niagara Riesling 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Château Malescot St. Exupéry 2008, Ac Margaux

Jan 2022: Perfect mature Bordeaux, brimming with cassis fruit, cedar, spice and amazing ripe tannins. Never rush top flight B.
Oct 2017: Hitting its stride, with arch-classic cedar and cassis flavours. Med-full bodied, with tannins just starting to soften. Not profound, but quite delicious.
Decanted 1 hr. Dark ruby ambering at rim but still youthful. Classic cedar nose with hints of small berry fruit; oak very well integrated. Ripe, med-full bodied, tannins still quite grippy. Nice complexity, with lots to stick your nose into. I think this is going to last quite well. Bought em primeur for ?

Tedeschi Amarone Della Valpolicella 2007, Doc

Achaval Ferrer Malbec 2010, Mendoza

Quinta Do Infantado Red 2009

Castellani Filicheto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2009, Docg