Dave Dal Farra

Delas Frères Saint Esprit Côtes Du Rhône 2009, Ac

Enjoyed in Jan 2016, so take the rating in context of 4 yrs ageing.

Not "over the hill" but any juiciness and tension are long gone. Now unstuffed, complexity has largely petered out into an OK Wed vino, albeit with some Rhone typicality and some brightness. Should have drank 2+ years ago

Poderi Colla Nebbiolo D'alba 2009, Doc

Over the hill now (browned colour, oxidized fruit) but still generous and balanced if in a now funky style

Château Le Peyrat 2010, Ac Côtes De Bordeaux, Castillon

Carmen Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Los Quillayes Vineyard, Maipo Alto

Still holding,smooth, good for the price. Not as green as some Chilean Cabs

Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Margaret River

Smooth, no longer sour at this date. Average complexity but tasty and good length. Well like by all at dinner (crowd pleasing)

Flat Rock Riesling 2013, VQA Twenty Mile Bench

Featherstone Black Sheep Riesling 2013, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Cavas Hill 1887 Brut

Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Grigio 2014

Avondale Jonty's Ducks Pekin Red 2011, Wo Paarl

Nice complexity and good finish, classy, a steal