I think my first Bonny Doon wine. A producer that has been on my “must try” list for ages…
Bonny Doon Vineyard “Le Cigare Volant” 2018
Schiefer Blaufränkisch Burgenland 2017
Austrian Blaufrankisch seems to be bottled mostly in Bordeaux bottles. That might be an indication of the wine style, so for my recent order (from Weinshop24) I rather looked for Burgundy shaped bottles – and in the case of this entry level red from Schiefer it worked out quite well I would say.
Oakmonsters – Chateau Saintayme 2016
When oak takes over. This is not what I hope from a red Bordeaux. Continue reading
Pretty Kékfrankos: Gobri 2018
Such an interesting Kékfrankos (Blaufrankisch) from Gobri, this promising new producer in Mátra.
Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Casillero del Diablo is probably the most well known Chilean brand in the whole world. I can’t remember the first vintage I tasted, but I liked them early on, and then less and less as my palate evolved. I have not tasted any in the last 7 years or so and spotting it on the shelves of Tesco made me nostalgic for the old times.
World class sweet Tokaji – Barta Öreg Király Late Harvest 2018
Since winemaker Ujvári Vivien is in charge at Tokaj producer Barta, the wines are reaching new highs. This late harvested Furmint is just as impressive as it’s dry version from the same vineyard. Continue reading
Simple pleasures – Lidl Bordeaux Superieur 2018
Wines like this make me think that Bordeaux is one the most reliable and best value producer of red wines in the World.
Lovely OZ Grenache: Willunga Clarendon 2015
As far as I can tell Grenache is on the rise down under, at least some bloggers are enthusiastic about the variety. I can see why, when tasting wines like this Willunga The Hundred Clarendon Single Vineyard 2015 release.
As good as a Tokaji – Gobri Late harvest Muscat 2017 from Mátra
What a shame that dessert wines are not fashionable these days – this is a category which Hungary excels in. Even outside Tokaj, just look at this late harvest Muscat from Mátra producer Gobri.
Kerekes Syrah 2018
Syrah has good potential in Hungary in my opinion, but this one is not there yet to prove my theory, unfortunately. Continue reading