/B+
Tasting Note: Lustau (Xeres), Oloroso, Don Nuno, Seco
Comments = dense mouth but well balanced with a long finish
Final Grade = B+
/B+
Tasting Note: Tio Diego, Amontillado, Valdespino, Dry Sherry
Comments = is it reasonable to expect more from a 6 euros wine?
Final Grade = B+
/B+
Tasting Note: Lambrusco di Sorbara, Secco, Cantina di Sorbara
Comments = this wine offers a good expression of a Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC (not to be confused with cheap & industrial Lambrusco). It is very fruity (mainly cherry) with no secondary aromas and a lighter body than Lambrusco Salamino DOC and Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC. This Lambrusco di Sorbara can be considered a classic example of a traditional Lambrusco (this DOC is the most renowned of the 3)
Final Grade = B+
/B+
Tasting Note: Castello Bonomi, Franciacorta, Saten, 2016
Comments = this wine offers a very good expression of what a Saten Franciacorta should look like. The Medium+ finish and the lack of tertiary aromas (despite long aging) prevents it from having a better grade (but note than in that case, the price should be around 45 euros)
Final Grade = B+
/B
Tasting Note: Cava Reserva Sumarroca Brut 2017
Comments = this wine offers a great value for money and a better quality compared to most 10 euros sparkling wines
Final Grade = B
/B
Tasting Note: Chateau Peyrat, Peytar, Petillant Naturel
Comments = the medium acidity, medium length finish, and coarse texture prevents this wine to be graded higher
Final Grade = B
/B
Tasting Note: BISOL 1542 Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG
Comments = we can feel its quality compared to many Prosecco (Cartizze being the best sub-zone), however, the lack of complexity in aromas (mainly green apple with no secondary or tertiary aromas) together with its Medium length of finish prevent a final grade above B (which is still a very good grade for a Prosecco). The most interesting thing regarding this will probably lie in the food pairing, given the large bubbles. It would probably pair better with heavier starter fish than other traditional method wines while also providing more quality than many tank method wines.
Final Grade = B
/B
Tasting Note: Champagne Copin, Cuvée Rosé, Brut
Comments = this Champagne offers a good value for money if purchased around 17 euros
Final Grade = B
/A-
Tasting Note: Champagne Apollonis Sources du Flagot 2007
Comments = this Champagne offers an incredible value for money with a perfect balance, long finish and enjoyable level of complexity
Final Grade = A-
/B+
Tasting Note: Champagne Deutz Brut Classic
Comments = well balanced with a nice aromatic and an enjoyable hint of complexity offered by the minty & ginger notes
Final Grade = B+