Jonathon Wheatcroft

Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Sonoma County

I discussed this wine with the sommelier at the Beringer Estate when I was there in April 2019. He said it was very cellarable, but we did not talk about specific vintages. I am going to say this could be drunk anytime.

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Wo Western Cape

Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Sonoma County

Southbrook Triomphe Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, VQA Niagara On The Lake

Montgras Amaral Cool Climate Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Leyda Valley

Beronia Reserva 2010, Doca Rioja

Luigi Bosca Malbec 2020, Mendoza

Herdade São Miguel Colheita Seleccionada Tinto 2020, Vinho Regional Alentejano

A blend of 50% Alicante Bouschet, 30% Touriga Nacional, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Syrah, this wine is bursting with ripe raspberry, mulberry and plum fruit backed by spicy black pepper, coconut and menthol. Pour with pasta, poultry or soft cheeses.[The Portugal Wine Trophy competition did not include a tasting note.] Score - Gold. (Portugal Wine Trophy, 2021)

A local-international blend of grapes, this "selected harvest" from the Alentejo pours a deep red ruby colour, and offers a waft of ripe black fruit on the nose mingled with Mediterranean scrub, scorched earth, and wood spice. It's supple and broad on the palate, warming at 14% alcohol declared, and with moderate tannins and firm acid backbone. Length and depth are good - a solid mouthful for the money, well made, stylish, with character. Drink or hold 2-4 years.

Famille Perrin Côtes Du Rhone Réserve 2020, Ac Côtes Du Rhône

Kaiken Malbec Reserva 2014