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Château Lajarre Cuvée Eléonore 2010, Ac Bordeaux Supérieur

A simple but enjoyable wine. Fruit is mild and tart with oak and soft dusty finish. Not a great deal of depth or value, even at $16. Drink now.

Tasted April 2013.

Viña San Esteban In Situ Winemaker's Selection Carmenère 2010, Aconcagua

A simple, but enjoyable wine. Not what I would consider to be characteristic of carmenere as it is more fuit forward, tannic, and less viscosity than I would have expected. Overall a well put together wine for the price. May put away for a year or two.

Tasted May 2013.

Farnese Casale Vecchio Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2011, Abruzzo

Lots of tarry black fruit, herbal notes with spice and oak. Not a great deal of depth here, but enough structure to make this a good value for under $12.

Tasted October 2013.

Dreyer Family Lion's Lair Family Reserve White 2012, Wo Swartland

Waxy, mineral base with orange rind, pear and white peach. Acid is forward so I would recommend having it with food, particularly those that are on the fatty side.

A blend that is certainly worth a try if you're looking for something a little different and don't want to break the bank.

Tasted October 2013.

Château Doms 2010, Ac Graves

Castello Della Sala Bramìto Del Cervo Chardonnay 2012, Igt Umbria

A restrained and elegant nose, but rather rich and expressive on the palate.
Agree with above notes on structure, oak influence and length. A buttery chardonnay without the sweet, vanilla or coconut notes we too often see with oaked chardonnay.

Tasted October 2013.

Villa Sandi Prosecco, Doc Treviso

A very fruity sparkling with notes of citrus fruits, peach, pear and apple. Acidity is well balanced with the sweetness. Good value.

Tasted April, 2012.

Ghost Pines Winemaker's Blend Chardonnay 2007, Monterey/Napa/Sonoma Counties

Very light for a Chardonnary. Well-balanced and easy finish, but flavours were too subtle and unapparent. Light melon, honey and butter.

Tilia Torrontes 2009, Salta, Argentina

Pale straw colour. Apple, lime zest, pear, peach, and cinnamon stick. Sweet and a little too acidic for me. Lacks balance.

Boutari Grande Reserve 2004, Aoqs Naoussa

Claret colour. Certainly old world style. Delicate and floral. Notes of crushed flowers, predominantly roses with cherries. Fine balance and soft tannins.

Decanting is a must and it should be enjoyed with food. It is a little green at the moment and may benefit from age.

Tasted July 2012.