June 2026

Wines tasted followed by Tasting Notes

 

 

Wine

 

Grape

 

Region

 

Year

 

Price

 

Supplier

 

Discount

 

Comments

1 Nepenthe Gruner Veltliner

Adelaide Hills

2025

£10.50

 

Tesco

25%

 

2 Mar De Frades Albarino

Rias Baxis

2024

£13.31

Tesco

25%

 

3 Macon Lugny Chardonnay

Maconnais South Burgundy

2023

£9.38

Tesco

25%

 

4 Patriarche Pinot Noir

Beaune.

Burgundy

France

2023

£12.99

 

BA Wine Flyer

 

 

5 Il Volpetto Chianti Sangiovese

Chianti

Italy

2023

£12.99

BA Wine Flyer

 

 

6

Pianerosse

Susumaniello

Primitivo

Puglia

Italy

2022

£13.99

BA Wine Flyer

 

 

7

St Hallett Faith

Shiraz

Barossa

Australia

2024

£10.13

Tesco

25%

 

8

Marques De Riscal

Rioja Reserve

Rioja Alvesa.

Spain

2021

£12.37

Tesco

25%

 

 

 

 

White Red Red

A= Albariño

Nose:  zesty citrus, white nectarine, and pineapple, layered with hints of fresh herbs, honeysuckle, white pepper.

Palate: A vibrant mix of orchard and tropical fruits like green apple, stone fruit, and dried pineapple. A creamy mid-palate balanced by racy, mouth-watering acidity.

Finish: Crisp and zesty with a signature saline and peppery kick. 

Style: Dry, Crisp, Medium-Bodied

D=Primitivo

Nose: Fragrant and aromatic with fresh red fruits like cherry, strawberry, and red plum, accompanied by wild berries

Colour: Bright ruby red with hints of purple.

Palate: Juicy with sweet-leaning berry flavours balanced by good acidity and very soft, polished tannins.

Finish: A smooth, medium-length finish that leaves a fruity aftertaste. 

Style: Medium-bodied, fruit-forward red wine.

G=Chianti

Nose: A fragrant bouquet of fresh red berries, dark cherry, blackberry, and delicate floral hints like violet.

Colour: Bright ruby red.

Palate: Juicy and lively with pleasant acidity and well-integrated tannins. It highlights rich flavors of black cherry, plum, and blackcurrant.

Finish: Smooth and refreshing, with lingering hints of herbs and dark fruits. 

B=Chardonnay

Style: Dry, unoaked, and crisp white wine.

Body: Light to medium-bodied 

Visuals: Pale golden-yellow with brilliant clarity and youthful green highlights.

Nose: A bouquet featuring white spring flowers (acacia, honeysuckle), ripe stone fruits (apricot, peach), and citrus zest (lemon, grapefruit), often with underlying hints of hazelnut and honey.

Palate: Bright and juicy with core flavours of pear, golden apple, and melon. It is predominantly fresh and fruit-driven rather than oaky, finishing with a crisp, flinty minerality.

E=Rioja

Look: Deep, intense dark cherry red with excellent depth and a bright rim.

Nose: A complex and expressive bouquet highlighted by aromas of ripe dark fruit (blackberry, cherry), baking spices (cinnamon, black pepper), vanilla, and balsamic notes like liquorice.

Palate: Fresh, supple, and mouth-filling. It balances ripe berry flavours with soft, polished tannins and a long, elegant finish with subtle toasted or earthy undertones

H= Pinot Noir

Nose: Highly aromatic with a fragrant bouquet of ripe red cherries, fresh raspberries, and subtle floral or herbal undertones.

Palate: Medium-bodied and velvety. Flavors of tart cherry, red berry fruit, and soft hints of baking spice lead to a clean, mouth-filling finish.

Structure: Exceptionally smooth with soft, low-to-moderate tannins and a lively acidity that prevents it from feeling heavy

C=Gruner Veltliner

Appearance: Crystal clear and bright pale lemon, often with subtle green or lime glints.

Nose: An intense and fresh bouquet notes of white flowers (jasmine), citrus (lemon zest, grapefruit), and tropical fruits like mango, pineapple, and lychee. Underlying balsamic touches of eucalyptus and mint are signatures of this specific producer.

Palate: Zesty, fluid, and lively with a bright, and seamless balance of juicy orchard and stone fruits 

Finish: A defining, crisp salinity with subtle mineral undertones that linger on the finish. 

F=Shiraz

Nose: Bursting with vibrant dark cherry, ripe plum, and blackberry. These fruity aromas are beautifully complemented by hints of peppery spice, dark chocolate, and roasted mocha.

On the Palate:  Flavors of luscious blackberry, fresh raspberry jam, and black cherry lead the way. Are expertly balanced by peppery notes, toasty oak, and touches of liquorice.

The Finish: A long, generous, and savoury finish framed by fine, soft, and powdery tannins. 

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