Dave Dal Farra

Darting Dürkheimer Nonnengarten Gewürztraminer Kabinett 2013, Deutscher Prädikatswein

Text book, a bit restrained but still complex with excellent length. Not a juice bomb, not a floral bouquet, but extremely appealing, wants you to drink all in one sitting

Tornatore Etna Rosso 2014, Doc Etna Rosso

Penley Estate Hyland Shiraz 2014, Coonawarra

Not getting it. Not jammy, but also lacks any depth. Not flabby but over acidified, almost artificial. Short finish

Love other producers' Coonawara cabs but this is an also ran. Tried 2 different bottles from different stores. Returning the rest

Fonseca Late Bottled Vintage Port 2011

Graham Beck Brut Rosé 2011, Wo Western Cape, Méthode Cap Classique

Raats Original Chenin Blanc Unwooded 2016

Château Auris Corbières 2014, Ap

Malivoire Gamay 2017, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Great typicity, good balance but by this late date, thin and a bit short. Lesson: drink Ontario Gamay early

De Wetshof Bon Vallon Unwooded Chardonnay 2017, Wo Robertson

Starts with round melon working to a full mid palate and long finish without skipping a beat. Complex and acid is balancing without commanding attention. Accessible and delicious without remotely pandering. South Africa continues to offer outstanding value wines.

Domaine Gouron Chinon 2018, Ac

Wonderful no brainer at the price. Fine complexity, spice, length and poise. Relatively fresh with very tasty bright fruit. Not at all a bruiser, but great by the glass or versatile and deep enough for either tomato sauces or red meats.