My DRUNK Guide

2010 John Kosovich Semillon - Verdelho Autumn harvest 2010 John Kosovich Semillon - Verdelho Autumn harvest (Swan Valley, Perth, Australia) Alc 13.0%, Blend of late harvest Semillon and Verdelho. This wine was bought at cellar door. Easy going and delightful dessert wine. It reminds me of a Hungarian Tokaji.

Vina Almaviva 2011   Vina Almaviva 2011 (Maipo Valley, Puente Alto, Chile) Alc 15.0%, Blend: 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Carmenere, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot. Rich, full-bodied, dark fruits, opulent, tannin intense but not harsh. Well displayed of structure and complexity. Age up to 30 years.

2013 The Sadie Family 'Columella'   2013 The Sadie Family 'Columella' (Swartland, South Africa) Alc 14%, 80% Syrah, 17% Mourvedre and 3% Grenache. Muted box of red fruits, oak, tobacco. Medium to full-bodied, tannin and cherry. Decanted for 1 hour showing no improvement on nose and palate. This wine need more cellaring.

2015 The Sadie Family 'Palladius'   2015 The Sadie Family 'Palladius' (Swartland, South Africa) Alc 14%, blend of Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Sémillon, Sémillon Gris, Viognier, Clairette Blanche, Roussanne, Verdelho, Colombard and Palomino. Amazing white wine. Robust and well-structured. Stone fruits, acidity and spice integrated harmoniously.

William Selyem 'Westside Road Neighbors' Pinot Noir 2014 William Selyem 'Westside Road Neighbors' Pinot Noir 2014 (Sonoma, USA) Alc 13.8%, 100% Pinot Noir. WE 96 This wine was bought at cellar door. Medium plus, ripe cherry and plum, liqourice, vanilla, tea leaves, forrest floor. Silky tannin and medium length.

AR Lenoble Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Chouilly "mag 14"   AR Lenoble Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Chouilly "mag 14" (France) Alc 12.5%, 100% Chardonnay Toasty, almonds and vanilla. Lively and fresh acidity.

Habánské Sklepy Zweigeltrebe Pozdní Sběr 2009   Habánské Sklepy Zweigeltrebe Pozdní Sběr 2009 (Morava, Czech Republic) Alc 13.5% This wine was bought at Czech Republic Airport duty-free. Deep Garnet. Earthy, ripe cherry, plum, currant. Soothing acidity, sour cherry, rounded tannin and refreshing on palate.

2012 Cullen Late Harvest Semillon   2012 Cullen Late Harvest Semillon (Margaret River, Western Australia) Alc 12%, Semillon 100% Straw Colour. Honeysuckle, dried mango, lemon rind and honey. Easy going, soothing honey and nectar on the palate.

Elvio Cogno Ravera Barolo 2012   Elvio Cogno Ravera Barolo 2012 (Piedmont, Italy) Alc 14.5%, Nebbiolo 100% Vanilla, cherry and woody scent. Medium bodied, red fruits (Ripe cherries and currants). Decanted for 30 minutes and it opens up showing strength, weight and intensity.

Dry River Riesling 2016   Dry River Riesling 2016 (Craighall Vineyard, Martinborough, New Zealand) Alc 11.5%, Riesling 100% Aromatics of lemon/orange rind, ginger, granny smith and chalk. Hits the palate with bright but soothing acidity suggesting taste of lemon meringue, key lime custard, granny smith apples. Enjoyable now but will benefit more with 5-7 years of cellaring.

Vinakara 2013 Kalecik Karasi   Vinakara 2013 Kalecik Karasi (Ankara, Turkey) Alc 14%, 100% Kalecik Karasi Light Ruby in colour. Earthy truffle, forest floor, raspberries and lightly floral. Light to medium, clean, red fruits, spices, velvety with bitterness towards end. Easy going, light on palate but also great with Turkish meze.

醉心(すいしん) SUISHIN Junmai Daiginjo   SUISHIN Junmai Daiginjo (Suisin Yamane Honten Co.,Ltd, Hiroshima, Japan) 100% Yamadanishiki Rice (Hiroshima), 50% Polished, Alc 17% Clear, Riesling colour. Freshness of apple, Japanese nashi pear, melon and nectarine. Mellow mouth feel, soft cream with apple tart. Mineral and slightly dry on the finish.

2013 Kuheiji Wine Barrel Aged (醸し人九平次)   2013 Kuheiji Wine Barrel Aged (醸し人九平次) (Aichi Prefecture, Japan) 醸し人九平次 ワイン樽熟成 (Burgundy Barrel Aged, DAMY) 100% Yamadanishiki Rice, 50% Polished, Alc 15% Golden Pour. Hawthorn, ripe figs and oak bouquet. Medium, fig, apricot and subtle honey, slightly dry sweet on finishing. Close to tasting an aged white burgundy wine.