Dave Dal Farra

G.Marquis Chardonnay The Silver Line Niagara Stone Road 2019, Niagara On The Lake

A bit of a throwback to the well oaked and ripe fruit style of the past but a pleasure due to its fine balanced. A hint of sweetness from the fruit and oaky butter but balanced by a touch of cold climate crispness (less than the norm). No need to age further, ready to go.

Reva Dolcetto D'alba 2022, D.O.C.

Concha Y Toro Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Do Marchigue, Ribera Del Tinguiririca

An excellent cab at the price, with balance, size, complexity and personality (with no funky flavours) that would make it a good deal for $20 or more. Not a boring smoothie

Still holding just fine in early '14, should have bought a case

Chateau De Gourgazaud 2010, Minervois

Brigaldara Valpolicella 2010, Doc

The anti-Parker wine, this is light on its feet, charming and long on the finish. An introvert of a wine but very easy to drink and enjoy.

Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barbera D'alba Superiore 2010

Arboleda Carmenère 2010, Colchagua Valley

Still tannic but very green but played out

Domæne Gobelsburg Grüner Veltliner 2011, Niederösterreich

A steal at this price. Good complexity and vibrant freshness, with balance and length well beyond the price. Nice change of pace.

Hecht & Bannier Côtes Du Roussillon Villages 2010

Over the hill at this late date?

Lacks stuffing for the bite at finish

Domaine De La Gravelle Vieilles Vignes Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine 2011, Ac, Sur Lie

Good complexity, interesting but very enjoyable, not serious, not boring. Great deal