Journeying through the vines to bring you unpretentious, honest, and fun wine reviews.
8/10 $13.90 Castillo De Monseran Mal De Ojo - Evil Eye Dark Red Blend (Spain). Deep burgundy in colour. Oak, cherry, vanilla, spice and smoke on the nose 👃. Extra Dry and medium-full bodied with balanced acidity. Notes👅 of jammy blackberry, dark cherry, raspberry, vanilla and spice. If you’re looking for something spooky to try this #hallowine 🎃, this... Continue Reading →
7.75/10 $19.95 Demuerte Red Blend (Spain). Blend of Mourvedre and Syrah. Herbaceous, cedar, stone and spice on the nose 👃. Extra dry and full bodied with high acidity and tannins. Flavours of cherry, vanilla, spice, smoke, and hint of oak. From the first sniff I knew I was in for something unique! Although fruity at the... Continue Reading →
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 →
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