8.5/10 $26.95 Muga Reserva Rioja (Spain). Garnet purple in colour. Leather and dark cherry on the nose. Extra dry and medium bodied/firm with medium-high acidity and medium tannins. Flavours of smoke, leather, tobacco, blackberry, cherry and a hint of vanilla, with a long finish. From the first sip this bottle offered no shortage of winning... Continue Reading →

$15.95 9/10 Beronia Tempranillo 2012 Rioja (Spain). Dark blood red in colour. Smells different... A hint of vanilla? Can't put my finger on it. Anyway, aside from the name and price, the only description for this wine given at the liquor store was a hand-written: "Mr. Popular" So, that sold me and I put down... Continue Reading →