Dave Dal Farra

Gnarly Head Chardonnay 2016

Underlying fruit is bitter and poor. Oaked to try and provide some enjoyment. Definitely needs a chill to tame the tang and fake the fruit.

Philippe De Rothschild Pinot Noir 2017, Pays D’oc

Bollina Zenas Primitivo 2018, Igt Puglia

Cimal Tempranillo 2019, Do La Mancha

Feudi San Pio Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2013, Doc

Valpantena Valpolicella Ripasso 2013, Doc

Errazuriz Estate Pinot Noir 2014, Aconcagua Valley

Better typicity, length, and complexity than bicicleta. My sample had none of the sourness noted in other reviews. Body is light and the wine rounds out with a slight chill.

Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Paso Robles

Apothic Red 2013, California

Ridiculous coffee in your face followed by sweet syrup. Lots of flavour and finish but no backbone, complexity or appealing wine flavours

Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, San Joaquin , Lodi

A heavily doctored style: sweet, syrupy, jet black and a toasted oak chip flavour with strong suggestions of cigars (but not in a good way like some Chilean wines). No length, complexity, freshness or structure: just heavy manufactured and unpleasant flavours.