Mark Steven Ritter

Domaine Nicolas Maillet Mâcon Verzé 2014, Mâcon

Very pale yellow colour. Fresh minerals on the nose. Nice soft dry white here with a beautiful well-balanced mix of floral and mineral on the palate. One of the best whites I've tasted.

M. Chapoutier Bila Haut Occultum Lapidem 2015, Ac Côtes Du Roussillon Villages Latour De France

Château Montus Madiran 2010, Ac Madiran

Dupéré Barrera Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2014

Tessellae Carignan Vieilles Vignes 2014, Côtes Catalanes

Flowers and herbs on the nose. Tea, flowers, spice and smoky minerals on the palette. Dense, complex, juicy and full bodied. Delicious wine.

Gancedo Xestal Mencía 2010, Do Bierzo

Dark purple and opaque. Full bodied with very good length. Oak, resin, chocolate, dark berries, and hints of cinnamon. The fruit does tend to fade behind the chocolate and oak resin somewhat, which is fine by me. Great value for this much flavour.

Lionel Osmin & Cie Malbec 2012, Ac Cahors

Dry earthy minerals, dried flowers, and violets. Dusty tannins.

Clos Gebrat C G + 2014

Savoury, meaty, thick and smooth wine. Vanilla and cherry up front followed by a burst of chocolate on the end. Pleasantly complex and bold. Really excellent.

Domaine De Beaurenard Rasteau 2014, Rasteau

Dark cherry colour. Sour cherry and dark chocolate on the nose and palate. Secondary flavours of spice and minerals on palate. Tannins are fleshy but not overpowering. This wine is smooth and delicious with a long satisfying finish.

Château Pesquié Terrasses 2014, Ac Côtes Du Ventoux

Nice dark red colour. Light fresh notes of ripe berries and spice on the nose. Medium bodied and very fresh with nice light tannins. Sour cherry, pepper, and lavender on the palate. Really delicious all on its own.