It's only wine but I like it

Château Francs Magnus 2015, Ac Bordeaux Supérieur

Light-medium bodied Bordeaux, with fairly simply just-ripe fruit, as one might expect from its humble origins. Some slightly green notes of bell pepper and herbs, much like one would find in a Niagara Bdx blend. Certainly obvious the difference in ripeness, and depth/complexity of flavours compared to classified growth of say, St Emilion. Then again, you aren't paying $80 here. Fine for the price. Tasted April 2017.

Château De Sérame Minervois 2010, Ac

Certainly fully mature as the fruit is showing some slightly oxidized character. The dark fruit and herbs/spice still resonate and very little oak is noted. The taste lingers nicely. What a lovely find but don't hold too long, this is at its peak now. Tasted Sep 2017.

Yalumba The Y Series Viognier 2016, South Australia

An interesting flavour profile with tropical fruit flavours like pineapple along with citrus fruit. A slightly viscous, almost oily texture yet still has enough acidity to keep the wine crisp an clean tasting. Really excellent value for $14. Tasted Sept 2017.

Château De Treviac 2014, Ap Corbières

What a stellar value again! Complex ripe fruit, mixed with wild herbs and hints of spice. Not at all heavy, this strikes a great balance of alcohol, tannin and acidity. Just love the regional flavours. Did I say that this was a great value? Damn, I only bought one bottle! Hope we don't have to wait long for the next vintage. Drink now or hold a few years. Tasted Oct 2017.

Chateau D'aigueville Côte Du Rhône Villages 2015, Ac

A rough and ready CdR with plenty of flavour and southern France character. Red fruit, spice, black olives lead the flavour profile. Tannin is a bit blunt but in keeping with the youth of the wine. Easy multiple bottle purchase for summer bbq. Really, lots on offer here. Tasted May 2017.

François Lurton Domaine Du Ministre 2013, Ac Saint Chinian

This St. Chinian from the Lurton family is lighter bodied than many reds from the south of France. Perhaps this is due to the St.Chinian terroir, perhaps wine-making decision. In any case, this wine won't blow you away with big ripe flavours but will impress with balance and purity of flavours. Nothing out of place or dominates. Tasted June 2017.

Domaine Les Grands Bois Cuvée Philippine Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2015, Ac

Losi Querciavalle Chianti Classico 2012, Docg

This CC is maturing very nicely. Stylistically, this leans toward the lighter, crisper model of Sangiovese, replete with sour cherry fruit, currants and earth. Oak is but a mere enhancement. The finish is long with fine acidity and tannin. Drinking very nicely now and should hold for a few more years. Tasted May 2019.

Gabbiano Chianti Classico 2015, Docg Tuscany

Delicious, authentic CC. Bright red cherry fruit, hints of leather, and fine acidity. A step up from the last time I had this wine (the '12). Fine value. Tasted March 2018.

Camporeale Aglianico 2015, Igp Campania

2nd tasting:
Horribly acidic, tastes like lemon juice was added...and a tinge of bubbles-flawed (75pts)
1st tasting:
An easy aka early drinking style of aglianico. Simple red fruit, perhaps some herbs mixed in, and a fairly short finish. Nothing wrong here, just nothing particularly memorable or distinctive. Correct for the price (86pts). tasted June 2017.