Dave Dal Farra

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

Domaine Pabiot Les Vieilles Terres Pouilly Fumé 2010, Ac

Opened this along with the Dog Point from Nz tonight, to compare while making a snow pea risotto to pair with.

This was mineraly but with the mid-belt weight and complex fruit of a balanced new world SB. Best of both worlds, this soared given the length and complexity, especially in direct comparison with the Dog Point.

Tornatore Etna Rosso 2014, Doc Etna Rosso

Domaine Grand Veneur Clos De Sixte 2009, Ac Lirac

Still alcoholic, but well integrated. On it's downward trajectory, with youthful jam and fat replaced by mature funky but enjoyable complexity and a touch of oxidation

Tawse Sketches Of Niagara Riesling 2014, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Cave De Roquebrun La Grange Des Combes Saint Chinian Roquebrun 2010, Ac

Not overly deep or complex, but extremely smooth, reasonably flavourful and very accessible for such a high % of Grenache. Enjoyable & good deal

Rustenberg Merlot 2010, Wo Stellenbosch

Chalone Monterey County Chardonnay 2010, Monterey County, Central Coast

Fonseca Late Bottled Vintage Port 2011

Studert Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese Riesling 2009, Prädikatswein