Vladimir Torres

Baron De Ley Gran Reserva 2001, Doca Rioja

I'm not inclined to exaggerations, but every now and then you come across an extraordinary surprise, and this is one. What a beautiful silky smooth, yet with luxurious depth, this Rioja is!
Enjoy, pausing to let in sink in, let it dance around in your mouth, and be happy... Viva Spain!

Château De Montfaucon Baron Louis Lirac 2015, Ap

I spent all afternoon on Sunday cooking a cassoulet... when choosing which wine I'd open I came across this Côtes du Rhône in my newly arrived Wine Exchange shipment, and driven by impulse rather than thought I opened it. It paired very nicely. This CdR greets you with a predominantly red fruit nose, has lovely acidity in the palate, and a depth and length that you would expect to find in a much higher priced Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Frédéric Brouca Samsó Seulle Old Vines Cinsault 2015, Vin De France

Interesting. Different. Very drinkable.

Aphros Loureiro 2015, Doc Vinho Verde

Very nice, with honey/citrus balanced hints that linger with subtlety. Chilled and paired with a bacalao (cod) stew Portuguese style.

Claroscuro Malbec 2017, Vista Flores, Uco Valley

Poggio Delle Grazie Bardolino Chiaretto Doc 2018

The Hairy Arm Sunbury Shiraz 2015

Sorry, but no. Disagree with the praises above. The label should tell you, and it does.
Feels like a higher alcohol than the 14.5% declared. No subtleties, no depth. Average at best. Overpriced.

Soumah Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Stéphane Aviron Juliénas 2014

Mullineux Kloof Street Chenin Blanc 2017