$24.95 – Vina Herminia Reserva 2012, Rioja

Yup a 2012 Tempranillo Blend for only 25 bucks!!! What the Experts say:  Expect big red fruit flavours with oaky shading and pour with your favourite barbecued meats. What do I think:  A very solid, full bodied wine that is predominately Tempranillo – think of it as a...

$16.95 – The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay 2016

What the Experts say: Medium lemon colour; tropical fruit and peach aromas with vanilla and toasty notes; dry, with ripe tropical fruit flavours; round and creamy texture. What do I think:  Here is a bang for the buck white!  Bigger, bolder and smooth with plenty of...

$17.95 – Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel

Gnarly, well maybe only if you drink too much and that would not be too difficult to do!  Every time I try another Zinfandel it makes me want to try more!  Love the name and can’t wait to try the Pinot Noir and the Chardonnay. What the Experts say: Dry, sourced from...

$26.95 – Zenato Ripassa Valpoicella Superiore 2015

I have never met a Ripasso that I did not like and that goes for the Ripassa in this case!  Might be the female version and similar in style to my favorite red – Amarone! What the Experts say: Ripasso wines are fondly referred to as ‘baby Amarone’ by some. Zenato’s...

$16.95 – Raymond Family Classic Chardonnay 2016

I have been a big fan of Raymond red wines for years – so had to try the Chard! What the Experts say: This is a very fine, fresh, subtle and well balanced chardonnay, mild fresh apple, white flower, vanillin aromas and flavours. It’s mid-weight and fresh with gentle...