Steve Elder

Il Molino Di Grace Chianti Classico 2015, Docg Tuscany

Tawse Riesling Quarry Road Vineyard 2016, VQA Vinemount Ridge

Ernie Els Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Wo Stellenbosch

Grand Vin De Glenelly Red 2009, Wo Stellenbosch

Luis Felipe Edwards L F E 900 Single Vineyard Blend 2012

Deep garnet colour. Quite full and expressive, with ripe fruit and the tannins well integrated. Good complexity and length and carries the 14.5% alcohol well. Unusual and engaging.

Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2012, Docg

Excellent sangiovese in the traditional style, dominated by dried fruit and earth notes. Really opened up with breathing.

Lavau Vacqueyras 2012, Ac

Château Des Charmes St. David's Bench Vineyard Gamay Noir Droit 2012, VQA St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula

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

Socré Barbaresco 2011, Docg

This is fine nebbiolo for the price, with lots of depth and great earthy complexity while staying well clear of da funk. Fruit is in the dried, pruney end of the specturm as expected, with really lovely tannins on the finish. Drinking nicely now and fairly evovled. Will likely hold a few years but not a cellar-dweller. Going back for more!