Richard Coxford

The Winery Of Good Hope Chenin Blanc 2008, Wo Stellenbosch

Tasted June 2012. Zesty lime and a pleasant underbelly. Nice summer sipper.

Errázuriz Wild Ferment Pinot Noir 2010, Casablanca Valley

Tasted May 2012. Far from the best example of a Pinot Noir that I've had, but a little interesting in its own right. A bevy of earthy and herbaceous notes dominate and give an overall impression of having consumed a mouthful of dried leaves and other things found in the hedge whilst chewing on a stick of beef jerky. Definitely a bit of cherry trying to sneak through, but muted by the wild earthy overtones. Note the best value wine, but worth a try for something a little off the beaten path.

Kaesler Stonehorse Shiraz/Grenache/Mourvèdre 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia

Tasted April 2012. A big juicy red with loads sweet overripe dark fruit flavours that linger nicely for a good while. The 16% alcohol is noticeable but not overbearing in anyway. A heavy hitter that goes down much easier than expected.

Grooner Grüner Veltliner 2010, Niederosterrich

Tasted Aug 2012. A nice change of pace for our usual white. Fresh and zesty, but with nice hint of white pepper or something. Great white for a party with cheese and other finger foods.

Henry Of Pelham Pinot Grigio 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Tasted Sept 2012. Crisp floral nose with sweet citrus gives way to a subdued Asian pear and something akin to water chestnut or jicama on the palate. Very nice everyday white.

Wyndham Bin 555 Shiraz 2008, Southeastern Australia

Tasted Oct & Nov 2011. A very well rounded and consistent fruit forward shiraz. Nice medium-dark fruit flavours such as cherry, currant and plums come forward and mingle with a nice soft spiciness. A very nice wine for the price.

Coyote's Run Cabernet Merlot 2008, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Tasted Dec 2011. A decent Ontario red blend a bit on the lighter side with nice notes of cranberry, currants and sour cherry. A hint of spice rounds it out.

Valpantena Torre Del Falasco Ripasso Valpolicella 2008, Doc

Tasted Dec 2012. Very fruit forward with dark cherries and raisin, almost sweet. Nice tannins and finish make for a good everyday bottle, just a little one-dimensional.

Valmiñor Albariño 2010, O'rosal, Rias Baixas

Rotllán Torra Crianza 2007, Doc Priorat

Tasted October 2013. Very dense black fruit with lots of tannin and warm alcohol heat on the finish when poured right after opening. Took a previous comment's suggestion and let decant for 45min. Tannins settled down and things seem to balance out much more nicely with black currant, prunes, oak and a hint of herbally menthol notes. Wish I had another bottle to try again in a few years to see if it settles down further.