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Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc 2012, Wo

Great value. Nice distinctive white with character.

Bel Echo Pinot Noir By Clos Henri 2012

Last bottle of several, and still going strong. Spot on nose of red berries; full and enticing. Similar bright fruit flavours, but some earthy complexity is starting to emerge as well. Nice bright acids. Some serious PN for $23. Methinks we won't be seeing that kind of bargain around any more.

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Coonawarra, South Australia

Concha Y Toro Terrunyo Peumo Vineyard Block 27 Carmenère 2011, Entre Cordilleras, Peumo, Cachapoal Valley

With a few years in the cellar, this has turned in to compelling wine. Starting to amber a bit. Very full with ripe fruit, underpinned by wood and spice notes. Balanced and carries the high alcohol well. Certainly justifies the “entry premium” price.

Yalumba Viognier 2013, Eden Valley, South Australia

Quinta Das Carvalhas Touriga Nacional 2011, Doc Douro

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

Carpineto Farnito Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Igt Toscana

Nice purple colour, starting to amber at the rim. Lovely, very Italian nose of dried flowers, herbs and forresty notes. Reveals itself on the palate a c-s with cassis fruit and good tannic structure. Med-bodied, with a long spicy finish. Very enjoyable, and I suspect it will continue to evolve. Fine of expression of c-s in the Italian idiom.

Grand Vin De Glenelly Red 2009, Wo Stellenbosch

Lavau Vacqueyras 2012, Ac