Michael Loken

Château Beau Site 2009, Ac Saint Estèphe, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur

Domaine Pierre Usseglio Et Fils Châteauneuf Du Pape 2013, Châteauneuf Du Pape

Balanced and refined, this wine speaks of its terroir. It has a really stone like quality to it, and for fans of French wine, it is a fine bottle.

Taylor Fladgate 325th Anniversary Reserve Tawny Port

Creekside Broken Press Reserve Syrah Queenston Road Vineyard 2015, VQA St. David's Bench

Checkmate Silent Bishop Merlot 2013, Okanagan Valley

Pintia 2005, Do Toro

A very pleasing wine. The Pintia, which is 100% Tempranillo, was very dark in the glass. The nose was slightly earthy with dark fruits, cassis, oak and a hint of chocolate.

The flavour was deep and complex with a long, slightly dry finish. It gave you the feeling of a vineyard in a hot, dusty plain. This is wine that leaves you wanting to take the next sip.

Burmester 10 Year Old Tawny Port, Dop, Portugal

The port has a lovely brown tawny colour, and the taste is lovely at the start. However, the aftertaste did not suit me. Not my favourite for a 10 year old port.

De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2008, New South Wales (375ml)

The aroma has strong notes of honey, apricot and stone fruits. The wine is extremely balanced and sweet. For those who like sweet wines, this is a fine example.

Château Haut Bages Liberal 2009, Ac Pauillac

Tenuta Valdipiatta "Vigna D'alfiero" Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano

This wine was very balanced and smooth on the tongue. Lovely wood and chocolate notes mixed with flavours of plums and blackberries to make this quite enjoyable.

Tasted blind at a Beefsteak and Burgundy club event, Jan. 2015.