Richard Coxford

La Maison Du Crémant Brut Crémant De Bourgogne, Ac, Burgundy, France

Tasted New Year's Eve. Wonderful nose and bright crisp green apple taste. Lots of bubbles to bring us into 2012.

De Bortoli Db Reserve Pinot Noir 2008, South Eastern Australia

Tasted July 2011. A solid pinot for the price.

Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, California

Tasted Feb 2012. Very dark and intense needing a bit of decanting to take the edge off and allow the spicy plum and currant flavours to emerge more. Nice tannic grip to the finish.

Campo Viejo Reserva 2006, Rioja

Just a solid go to Rioja that many friends and family have enjoyed over the years.

Pinino Brunello Di Montalcino 2005, Docg

Tasted Dec 2011. Had with Christmas dinner and enjoyed immensely. Ripe cherry and raspberry flavours subdued by smooth oak and leather tones. Very nice balance and finish. Would recommend.

Pelee Island Cabernet Franc 2009, VQA Ontario

Tasted Nov. 2012. Juicy red fruit (cherry, red plum) flavours with a stronger than anticipated tannic finished. Not bad overall for an everday wine, and always welcome alongside a slice of pizza.

Falesco Vitiano 2008, Igt Umbria

Tasted Feb 2013. Light berries with a strong tannin finish. Straightforward, but quite pleasant.

Castillo De Monseran Garnacha 2010, Carinena

Tasted August 2011. Very rich dark fruit flavours with a hint of mint. Great value.

Joseph Cattin Muscat 2009, Ac Alsace

Tasted April 2012. A medium bodied white with light acid and delicate floral and mineral notes wrapped in a quiet sweetness. A fairly straight forward white that is very pleasant from nose to finish.

Ca' Dei Mandorli Dei Giari Moscato D'asti 2011, Docg, Piedmont, Italy