Stephan W

Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Carmenère 2013, Peumo Vineyard, Cachapoal Valley

Typical Carmenere with moderate "woodiness". Very easy to drink but lacks some complexity. Tasted February 2016.

Domaine Des Carteresses Tavel Rosé 2015, Ac

Too much heat to truly appreciate. Tasted August 2016.

Monasterio De Las Viñas Reserva Garnacha/tempranillo/cariñena 2012, Dop Cariñena

Excellent wine for the price. More depth than expected. Tasted September 2017.

Castello Di Albola Chianti Classico 2013, Docg

Great Chianti with a little more acidity than usual for this type of wine. Tasted August 2017.

Josh Cellars Legacy Red 2018

Apollonio Valle Cupa 2001, Igt Salento Rosso

Wow, cellaring wine really pays off ! Very distinctive medium to full body wine with oaky flavours and very decent complexity. Very smooth, especially for an Old World wine. Tasted May 2012.

Christian Moueix Merlot 2005, Bordeaux

Fairly impressed by this Merlot. Very smooth and easy to drink. Benefited from decantiing over 30 minutes to an hour. Tasted April 2013.

Bottega Petalo Il Vino Dell'Amore Moscato

Tasted March 2014.

Lake Chalice Pinot Noir 2008, Marlborough, South Island

I already knew Marlborough is a great wine region in New Zealand, especially for Pinot Noir, but I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of this Pinot Noir for that price. Perfect if you don't want to break the bank buying a good Pinot Noir from France at double the cost. Medium body wine that full body wine lovers (like me) will like. Tasted in September 2010.

Wyndham Bin 555 Shiraz 2008, Southeastern Australia

Decent Shiraz with a good finish. Full-bodied and well balanced. Got better after an hour of aeration. Safe bet with casual wine drinkers but I felt a little bit short-handed with the lack of complexity. Tasted January 2012.