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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2021, Coonawarra

Huge value from a classic Aussie house. This is a very smooth and quite elegant, almost satiny shiraz. The nose is a bit more reserved than expected, but brooding with complex black cherry ,licorice, pepper, violet and wood spice. It is full bodied thick and soft, with very fine talcum tannins.

Domaine De Bel Air Les Granits Bleus Beaujolais Villages 2022, Ap

Light and fruity, a bit tart on the palate.

Granits Bleu refers to the blue granite soils prominent in Beaujolais. It has the jammy strawberry/plummy fruit aromas of gamay, along with subtle pepper and red rose. But compared to many Beaujolais it is quite firm and rigid, not soft or soupy. That structure is due to the soil, adding a dimension that many Beaujolais don't have. But you need to aerate this wine to allow the fruits and florals to emerge. The length is very good to excellent.

Maison Roche De Bellene Cuvée Réserve Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2023, Aoc

A bright and fruity, very pinot noir-like expression here form the 2023 vintage, one of immediate charm and pleasure. Tannins are very fine and silky, and acids comfortably fresh. I like the zest and succulence - it's a fine Bourgogne rouge that delivers all one could hope for in the category.

Vigna Di Pettineo Frappato 2023, D.O.P. Vittoria

Cherry jam aromas lead on this lightly candied example of frappato. Light, juicy, sweet-sour profile with high drinkability. Tannins are very light and fine, acids frame the candied fruit with wild herbs and rusty iron. Length is very good.

Light and fruity - cranberry, sour cherry and strawberry. Pretty good, and no decanting, but a bit sour in the end.

Sebestyen Kadarka 2022, Szekszárdi

A pure Kadarka with typically pale colour. It's aged only in stainless steel, with classic sour raspberry flavours, juicy, light, bright acids, low alcohol, low tannins, and good length overall. Chill and enjoy.

M. Chapoutier Les Vignes De Bila Haut Côtes Du Roussillon Villages 2023, Ac

2024 vintage. Blend of syrah with grenache and carignan that is well priced and has a silky smooth lively palate. Expect fresh aromas of black and red cherry fruit with violets and lemon zest. The palate is midweight and is balanced with soft acidity and mild tannin. Flavourful with good to very good length.

Creekside Syrah Viognier Rosé 2023, Niagara On The Lake

Marziano Abbona I Due Ricu Rosso 2021, D.O.C.G. Langhe

Delicious - cherry with long, dry, slightly tart finish. Two thumbs up.

This is a seldom seen Piemontese blend of pinot noir, nebbiolo and barbera from a prominent family. It is very well made, smooth and almost rich, with the barbera adding colour and heft. The pinot and nebbiolo dial back some elegance and soften the tannins. The nose shows fairly ripe black cherry fruit with geranium and barrel notes. It is medium weight, smooth.

Quercecchio Brunello Di Montalcino 2020, Docg

Vignerons De Bel Air Juliénas 2023, Ap

Two thumbs up!