Dave Dal Farra

Tornatore Etna Rosso 2014, Doc Etna Rosso

Cune Reserva 2018, Doca Rioja

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

Señorío De P. Peciña Crianza 2015, D.O.Ca Rioja

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.

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

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

Hecht & Bannier St Chinian 2009

Chalone Monterey County Chardonnay 2010, Monterey County, Central Coast

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