| July 21st 2009 |
Torri d'Elsa Chianti 2005 |
Anonymously inoffensive |
| June 30th 2009 |
Chateau Champ De Bourgeois 2007 |
Good value from Bordeaux - rejoice |
| June 30th 2009 |
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2007 Vescovino |
Great value |
| June 30th 2009 |
Chianti Penny 2007 |
OK for the money |
| June 28th 2009 |
Montelpulciano D' Abruzzo 2007 Mondo del Vino |
Basic but fair |
| June 28th 2009 |
Chateau Reysson 2005 |
Rather hit and miss |
| June 28th 2009 |
Chateau Peymouton 2005 |
Overpriced |
| June 28th 2009 |
Nederburg Pinotage 2006 |
Stunningly good value |
| June 28th 2009 |
Trapiche Oak Cask Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 |
Exquisite |
| June 28th 2009 |
Torri d'Elsa Chianti 2007 |
OK for the money |
| June 28th 2009 |
Bio Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Vin de Pays d'Oc |
Does drinking Bio wine make you feel saintly? |
| June 28th 2009 |
Chateau Lafitte Marcellin 2004 |
Drinkable and almost worth the money |
| June 28th 2009 |
Clos Malverne Devonet 2007 Cape Blend Merlot Pinotage |
A blend which is less than the sum of its parts |
| June 28th 2009 |
Montgras Reserva 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Decent Chilean wine though not quite up with the best |
| June 28th 2009 |
Folonari Merlot Delle Venezie 2007 |
Light and fruity |
| June 28th 2009 |
Savanha Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 |
As usual, a good'un |
| June 28th 2009 |
Ruyters Bin 2007 Pinotage |
Rather good budget South African |
| June 27th 2009 |
Sunrise Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Valle Central, Chile |
Not bad at all |
| June 27th 2009 |
Trapiche Varietales Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 |
Good value but the oaked version is a lot nicer |
| June 27th 2009 |
2003 Giacomo Aldo Cabernet Veneto |
Bring me a pizza! |
| June 27th 2009 |
Folonari Cabernet Sauvignon Delle Venezie 2007 |
Drinkable |
| June 27th 2009 |
Chateau Les Vergnes 2005 |
Almost worth what we paid for it |
| June 27th 2009 |
Nederburg Pinotage 2007 |
Stunningly good value |
| June 27th 2009 |
Nederburg Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 |
We liked it |
| June 27th 2009 |
Cimarosa 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Cheap and cherries |
| June 27th 2009 |
Montgras Reserva 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah |
They also do a non blended cab Sav which is a lot better |
| May 31st 2009 |
Chateau la Croix d'Auron 2003 |
Not so fruity as the 2002 |
| May 31st 2009 |
Yellow Tail 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Less flowery than the 2005 |
| May 30th 2009 |
Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Valle Central, Chile |
Silky smooth |
| May 30th 2009 |
Nederburg Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir 2004 |
Unconvincing |
| May 30th 2009 |
Chateau Haut Litays 2005 |
Good wine, decent value |
| May 30th 2009 |
Mastri Vernacoli Trentino Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 |
Rather better than expected |
| May 30th 2009 |
Captain Selection Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz 2007 |
Does the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court cover wine that is a crime against humanity? |
| May 30th 2009 |
Saint Clair Family Estate Marlborough Pinot Noir 2007 |
I cannot recommend this |
| May 30th 2009 |
Montana Merlot Cabernet 2004 |
If you want great red wine - buy Kiwi made |
| May 30th 2009 |
Montana Merlot Cabernet 2003 |
If you want great red wine - buy Kiwi made |
| May 30th 2009 |
Cour du Roy 2005 |
Corduroy - well I've got the trousers |
| May 30th 2009 |
Two Oceans Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008 |
Going back for more |
| May 30th 2009 |
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2007 Zonin |
Earned its keep |
| May 30th 2009 |
Il Piolo Chianti 2004 |
An enjoyable Chianti |
| May 29th 2009 |
Chianti Riserva Il Paesano 2002 |
Overpriced |
| May 29th 2009 |
Villa Maria Private Bin Hawkes Bay 2005 Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon |
Scrummy...but |
| May 29th 2009 |
Emiliana Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Chile |
Smooth but could be better |
| May 29th 2009 |
Chateau Haut Litays 2006 |
Good wine, decent value |
| May 28th 2009 |
Chateau La Monge 2006 |
A bit of a let down |
| May 28th 2009 |
Cour du Roy 2004 |
Corduroy - well I've got the trousers |
| May 24th 2009 |
Chianti Giorgio Gaudio 2005 |
Cheap and uninspiring |
| May 24th 2009 |
Montgolfier Beaujolais Villages 2002 |
Interesting |
| May 24th 2009 |
Folonari Cabernet Sauvignon Delle Venezie 2005 |
Drinkable at a good price |
| May 24th 2009 |
Chianti la Tosca 2005 |
Cheap and cheerful |
| May 24th 2009 |
Maurice Granier Beaujolais 2004 |
Fresh'n'Fruity! |
| May 24th 2009 |
Terra Vega Carmenere 2003 Valle Central, Chile |
Smooth and peppery |
| May 21st 2009 |
Saint Emilion Monsieur Louis 2004 |
So forgettable so forget it |
| May 21st 2009 |
Yellow Tail 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Somewhat flowery |
| February 16th 2009 |
Chateau Les Maurins 2002 |
Must try harder |
| February 16th 2009 |
Chateaux de Panigon 1997 |
Good Choice |
| February 16th 2009 |
Chateau Haut Litays 2007 |
Decent value in a budget Bordeaux |
| February 16th 2009 |
Montgolfier 2007 Merlot Pays d'Oc |
You can cook with it and you can damn nearly drink it too! |
| February 15th 2009 |
Montelpulciano D' Abruzzo 2005 Fradiabolo |
Not up to much |
| February 15th 2009 |
Marquis de Rothberg 2003 |
OK but no more |
| February 15th 2009 |
Chateau la Croix d'Auron 2002 |
Fruity tootie |
| February 15th 2009 |
San Mondello 2006 Montepulciano d`Abruzzo |
Drinkable - just |
| February 15th 2009 |
Yellow Tail 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Fair dinkum |
| February 15th 2009 |
Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Weinzunft Valle Central, Chile |
Good value and you can cook with it too |
| February 1st 2009 |
Chianti Conti Serristori 2006 |
OK but in no way special |
| February 1st 2009 |
Vina Tinajas Cabernet Merlot 2007 |
Good value but their pure cab sav is much better for just a little more |
| February 1st 2009 |
Vina Maipo Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Valle Central, Chile |
OK but you can do better for this money |
| February 1st 2009 |
Montana Pinot Noir 2004 |
Scrummy |
| February 1st 2009 |
The Long Good Friday (1980) |
The movie that kick started a genre |
| January 24th 2009 |
Chianti Conti Serristori 2007 |
OK but in no way special |
| January 24th 2009 |
Montelpulciano D' Abruzzo 2006 Boccantino |
OK, but no more than that |
| January 24th 2009 |
Teroldego Vigneti Delle Dolomiti 2006 |
Accidentally good |
| January 24th 2009 |
GCF Beaujolais En Primeur 2008 |
If a wine can be the runt of the litter.... |
| January 24th 2009 |
Settesoli Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Sicily |
Poor value |
| January 24th 2009 |
El Emperador 2005 Cabernet Carmenere |
Drinkable but overpriced |
| January 11th 2009 |
Albo Nobile Chianti 2004 |
Just drinkable |
| January 11th 2009 |
Albo Nobile Chianti 2006 |
Just drinkable |
| January 11th 2009 |
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2007 Castelletto |
Cheapie but goodie |
| January 11th 2009 |
Chateau Cazeau 1998 |
Real bargain |
| January 11th 2009 |
Cittadella Chianti 2005 |
Cheap and cheerful but no more |
| January 11th 2009 |
Charles Bach NV Champagne |
An acceptable way to see in the new year |
| January 11th 2009 |
Gentilhomme Cotes du Rhone 2007 |
Good as last year's |
| January 11th 2009 |
Terralunga Chianti Colli Senesi 2004 |
OK though still a little bland |
| January 11th 2009 |
Chateau Les Martineaux 2006 |
Good one |
| January 11th 2009 |
Chianti Classico Piccini 2006 |
OK but not earning its keep |
| January 11th 2009 |
Chateau Reysson 2004 |
Poor value |
| January 11th 2009 |
Gentilhomme Cotes du Rhone 2006 |
A good one indeed |
| January 11th 2009 |
Marquis de Rothberg 2007 |
A bit thin and watery |
| January 10th 2009 |
Louis Eschenauer Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 |
Decent wine for a bargain price |
| January 10th 2009 |
Pulcino Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2006 |
Very good |
| January 10th 2009 |
Louis des Vignes Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 |
Nice wine, shame they closed the shop |
| January 10th 2009 |
Chateau Chenu-Lafitte 2006 |
Poor value but drinkable |
| January 10th 2009 |
Chateau Les Maurins 2007 |
Must try harder |
| January 9th 2009 |
Babich Winemaker's Reserve 2004 Hawke's Bay Pinotage |
Absolute top choice |
| January 8th 2009 |
Wine tips |
Letting wine breath |
| January 8th 2009 |
Cour du Roy 2006 |
Corduroy - well I've got the trousers |
| January 6th 2009 |
Farnese Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2007 |
The full Monty(pulciano) |
| January 5th 2009 |
Chianti Riserva 2005 La Colonata |
One to avoid |
| January 5th 2009 |
Gentilhomme Cotes du Rhone 2005 |
Choice |
| January 5th 2009 |
Buzet Merlot Cabernet 2006 |
Another cracker from Norma |
| January 4th 2009 |
Chateau d'Archambeau 2004 |
More of this one please |
| January 4th 2009 |
New World Chile Cabernet Sauvignon Valle Central 2007 |
Surprisingly good |
| January 4th 2009 |
Beaujolais Villages Domaine des Glamours En Primeur 2008 |
Pick of the bunch |
| January 4th 2009 |
Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Weinzunft Valle Central, Chile |
Good value and you can cook with it too |
| January 4th 2009 |
Espiritu de Chile Merlot 2005 Valle Central, Chile |
Drinkable but not really enjoyable |
| January 4th 2009 |
Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Weinzunft Valle Central, Chile |
Drinkable wine for a bargain price |
| January 4th 2009 |
Terralunga Chianti Colli Senesi 2003 |
OK though a little bland |
| January 4th 2009 |
Chianti Riserva Il Paesano 2005 |
Better than most recent Chianti |
| January 4th 2009 |
Montepulciano d`Abruzzu 2007 Coppiere |
OK but you can do better |
| January 3rd 2009 |
Beaujolais Primeur 2003 Armand Dartois |
Unexpectedly good |
| January 3rd 2009 |
Mont Caillou 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Better than the wine snobs would expect |
| January 3rd 2009 |
Espiritu de Chile Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Valle Central, Chile |
Just drinkable |
| January 3rd 2009 |
New World Western Cape Pinotage 2007 |
Anonymous but OK for the money |
| December 29th 2008 |
Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 |
Would rat poison have tasted worse? |
| December 28th 2008 |
Golden Bird Pinotage 2008 |
Did they let it out or did it escape? |
| December 28th 2008 |
Used car imports in New Zealand |
New in Japan - sold used to the Kiwis |
| December 28th 2008 |
Car culture in New Zealand |
The Kiwi obsession with the car |
| December 28th 2008 |
Funny motoring in New Zealand |
Odd things about driving in New Zealand |
| December 28th 2008 |
Motoring in New Zealand |
The jpoc guide to driving in New Zealand starts here |
| December 28th 2008 |
New Zealand |
The jpoc guide to New Zealand starts here |
| December 27th 2008 |
Chateau Pey la Tour 2007 |
Well improved over the 2006 |
| December 27th 2008 |
San Mondello Chianti 2006 |
Almost good enough to drink |
| December 21st 2008 |
Roc d`Entraigues Cotes du Rhone 2007 |
A bit of a let down |
| December 21st 2008 |
Chianti Gheppio 2007 |
Does what`s expected |
| December 20th 2008 |
San Mondello 2007 Montepulciano d`Abruzzo |
Drinkable - just |
| December 20th 2008 |
Talisman Cabernet Sauvignon Pinotage 2007 |
Can't complain - much |
| December 20th 2008 |
Espiritu de Chile Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Valle Central, Chile |
A little better than the 2006 but still not good enough |
| December 20th 2008 |
Wine of Australia Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2006 |
Basic but OK for the money |
| December 20th 2008 |
Nederburg Manor House Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 |
Yummy indeed |
| December 20th 2008 |
Chateau Pey la Tour 2006 |
Fresh and fruity |
| December 13th 2008 |
Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Kaefer Valle Central, Chile |
Just not really very good |
| December 11th 2008 |
GCF Bordeaux 2006 |
Basic but OK |
| December 11th 2008 |
Melini 2007 Chianti |
A good'un |
| December 11th 2008 |
Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Weinzunft Valle Central, Chile |
Cheapest drinkable wine out there? |
| December 10th 2008 |
Chateau Bel Air 2006 |
Good choice |
| December 10th 2008 |
Chateau Grand Bouquey 2005 |
Disappointing wine, dreadful value |
| December 10th 2008 |
Chateau l`Eglise 2005 |
Top value |
| December 9th 2008 |
Chateau Tour Negrier 2006 |
Rotten to the last drop |
| December 9th 2008 |
Ruffino 2006 Chianti |
OK, but not special |
| December 9th 2008 |
Chateau Blaignan 2005 |
Must try harder |
| December 8th 2008 |
Chateau Bel Air 2005 |
Basic but honest |
| December 8th 2008 |
Rigattieri 2007 Montepulciano d`Abruzzo |
Caught my attention |
| December 8th 2008 |
Terramore 2006 Montepulciano d`Abruzzo |
Is Bio wine good for you? |
| December 7th 2008 |
Villa Puchini Chianti Riserva 2003 |
Memories of a hot summer |
| December 7th 2008 |
Golden Kaan Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 |
It`s OK, but it smells a bit |
| December 7th 2008 |
Van de Kaap 2008 Pinotage |
A South African "Nouveau" |
| December 7th 2008 |
Gallo Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 |
Must try harder |
| December 7th 2008 |
Conti Serristori 2001 Chianti Classico |
Overpriced as was the 2000 |
| December 7th 2008 |
Montelpulciano D' Abruzzo 2006 Avegiano |
Not bad but not worth the premium price. |
| November 29th 2008 |
Vina Tinajas Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 |
You just cannot beat this for value |
| November 29th 2008 |
Le Gavroche Beaujolais Villages Primeur 2008 GCF |
The Villages was not as good as the standard this year |
| November 29th 2008 |
Beaujolais Primeur 2008 GCF |
Classic Beaujolais Nouveau - warts and all! |
| November 29th 2008 |
Conti Serristori 2000 Chianti Classico |
Enjoy the label as the wine is not worth the money |
| November 29th 2008 |
GCF Bordeaux 2007 |
Budget plonk that earns its money |
| November 29th 2008 |
Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Valle Central, Chile |
Every bit as good as the 2006 |
| November 28th 2008 |
xXx (2002) |
James Bond for the playstation generation |
| November 28th 2008 |
Ruyters Bin 2005 Pinotage |
Rather good budget South African |
| November 24th 2008 |
Bordeaux 2005 Kressmann Duo |
Mmmm, for the money, a delightful Cab Sav Merlot blend |
| November 24th 2008 |
Chateau Maillard 2005 |
Worth about half what we paid |
| November 23rd 2008 |
Espiritu de Chile Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Valle Central, Chile |
Most winemakers in Chile have learned their craft well, not this shower. |
| November 17th 2008 |
Montana Merlot Cabernet 2006 |
If you want great red wine - buy Kiwi made |
| November 17th 2008 |
Montelpulciano D' Abruzzo 2006 Cislo Sarze |
The bottler's name sounds too much like Keyser Soze for me to dare criticise it even though it's not very good. |
| November 16th 2008 |
Chianti Superiore 2006 Villa Puccini |
A Chianti that is slightly up from the bargain basement |
| November 16th 2008 |
Montelpulciano D' Abruzzo 2006 Casa Moretti |
Poisonous Filth |
| November 16th 2008 |
Vino Nobile de Montelulciano 2005 Loggia delle Sassaie |
Overpriced but drinkable |
| November 16th 2008 |
Reserve Chateaubriand 2007 Beaujolais |
A good way to wash down a fine steak |
| November 16th 2008 |
Folonari Cabernet Sauvignon Delle Venezie 2006 |
A drinkable Italian Cab Sav |
| November 15th 2008 |
Red Bodeaux 1995-1999 |
A round up of Twentieth Century Claret |
| November 15th 2008 |
Reserve Chateaubriand 2006 Beaujolais |
Good value and just right with red meat |
| November 15th 2008 |
Montana Cabernet Merlot 2001 |
Best wine I've had for a long time |
| November 15th 2008 |
Montana Merlot Cabernet 2005 |
Just so good |
| November 14th 2008 |
Chianti la Tosca 2007 |
OK for the bargain basement |
| November 14th 2008 |
La Cara Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Valle Central, Chile |
Not recommended |
| November 13th 2008 |
Chateau Bel Air 2007 |
A decent choice |
| November 13th 2008 |
Nederburg Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 |
OK but not special |
| November 13th 2008 |
Savanha Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 |
Better than last year's! |
| November 13th 2008 |
Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Valle Central, Chile |
Super smooth, super yummy |
| November 12th 2008 |
Chianti Classico 2006 |
I was robbed |
| November 11th 2008 |
Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Valle Central, Chile |
Silky smooth |
| November 10th 2008 |
Vina Maipo Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Valle Central, Chile |
OK but you can do better for this money |
| November 9th 2008 |
Nederburg Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 |
Silky smooth, yummy |
| November 9th 2008 |
Montelpulciano D' Abruzzo 2005 Boccantino |
OK, but no more than that |
| November 9th 2008 |
Andes Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Valle Central, Chile |
I'd rather drink Chinese baby milk formula |
| November 9th 2008 |
Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Valle Central, Chile |
Decent wine, decent value |
| November 9th 2008 |
Montelpulciano D' Abruzzo 2007 Fradiabolo |
More fruity then expected |
| November 9th 2008 |
Montelpulciano D' Abruzzo 2006 Fradiabolo |
Too acid |
| November 8th 2008 |
Sunrise Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Valle Central, Chile |
Not bad though not what you might expect |
| November 8th 2008 |
2007 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo |
Basic but fair |
| November 4th 2008 |
Savanha Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 |
Almost, but not quite |
| November 2nd 2008 |
Trivento 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Good choice - I'm going back for more |
| November 2nd 2008 |
Montelpulciano D' Abruzzo 2006 Mondo del Vino |
Basic but fair |
| October 31st 2008 |
Cousino Macoul Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Valle del Maipo, Chile |
At least it didn't get any worse in 2007 which means that it performed better than your sub prime portfolio |
| October 30th 2008 |
Cousino Macoul Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Valle del Maipo, Chile |
Worse value than a sub-prime mortgage portfolio |
| October 30th 2008 |
Los Chaclos Cabernet Sauvignon Valle Central Chile 2006 |
Good solid Cab Sav for a decent price |
| October 26th 2008 |
Chateau Sissan 2006 |
Almost - but not quite worth the money |
| October 26th 2008 |
Chateau Grand Bouquey 2006 |
Disappointing wine, dreadful value |
| October 25th 2008 |
Chateau Bisseron Bouquey 2006 |
Disappointing wine, dreadful value |