2018 Laroque

 Good. A little bit of play on the tongue. A little bit of tannins, spicy, black currant, no sugar. 

Reine des Fleurs

 

Another wine with strong smell of chalk. Could be OK if not for this "earthy" tone. Will not buy again.

2019 De Mont

 

Another Rosé from Provence. But... First impression: strong smell of dust. Taste isn't that bad, usual notes of honey, citrus and spice. Strong mineral note, that's why dusty smell. Well, some people like mineral notes. I can forgive them if they are subtle and don't interfere with taste much. But this one... I will never buy again.

2019 Moonlight & Roses

 

New Rosé from Provence courtesy of Trader Joe. Lemon (a lot of lemon), honey and spices in taste and nose. Overall very nice, I'm going to buy more.

Was perfect with baked orange roughy.

2009 Château le Pey

 One more bottle which spent years in my cellar. I think it was bought at Costco some 6 or 7 years ago. Médoc without of taste of Médoc. Still decent Bordeaux, still doesn't have taste of Médoc. No sugar, a bit of black currant in the taste.

Was OK with pizza.

2018 Trader Joe's Caberne Sauvignon Platinum Reserve

I expected more. Opened this bottle 1.5 hours before dinner, wine didn't feel right. Harsh, even after aerator. Only half hour later (2 hours after opening) it became really good.

Sour cherry and black currant in the taste and nose. A bit too much sugar. Overall good (again, 2 hours after opening bottle). But I can easily find Bordeaux with better taste and for less money.

Was good with baked cornish hen.

2007 Mildiani

 Great wine from Republic of Georgia. This bottle was sitting in my cellar for at least five years, probably more. I remember the same wine from about 8 years ago, it had some sugar and didn't feel mature. Now it is, no sugar at all. Distinctive taste, a bit of tannins, light sour note, mix of berries.

Was great with pizza.