Michael Loken

Fielding Red Conception 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula

This is one of the better bottles of Ontario red I have ever had. It is full bodied, smoky and slightly meaty. It is a wine suited well to evenings outside by the BBQ, and is reminiscent of high quality South African wines. I bought another bottle immediately after drinking the first.

Château Pierre De Montignac 2009, Cru Bourgeois, Ap Médoc

Muriel Reserva Vendimia Seleccionada 2008, Doca Rioja

This wine was just not what I wanted out of a bottle so highly rated. The flavours were muted, very woody and dry; almost as if it had aged a bit too long. Although very drinkable and pleasing in some ways I don't think it is worth a 90 (and by no means a 95 as rated in a competing publication).

Cathedral Cellar Petit Verdot 2013, Wo Western Cape

Load of dark fruit to match the deep purple/black colour. The flavour is pleasing and round with good length.

Paolo Conterno Bricco Barbera D'alba 2014, Doc

This was a fantastic wine. It was bright vibrant and juicy, without being weak. The wine showed a vibrant acidity and power that stood up against spicy and Meaty dishes and made it a pleasure to drink.

Santa Duc Roaix Les Crottes 2010, Ac Côtes Du Rhône Villages

Luccarelli Primitivo 2013, Igt Puglia

Great value for the price. Rich and full fruit flavours, with emphasis on blueberry jam and some vanilla notes. Medium bodied with good length on the finish, this wine was a hit with my friends that like fruit forward wines.

Domaine Les Yeuses Les épices Syrah 2013, Igp Pays D'oc

Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2015, Swartland

Villa Wolf Riesling 2013, Qualitätswein