Hattingley Classic Reserve

Erik Strom — Proper grown-up wine

9/10

Saw this on a restaurant menu and liked it so much I tracked down a bottle to have at home. It's one of those wines that gets better the longer it sits in the glass — you keep finding new things in it. At 14% it's got some heft to it but doesn't taste boozy at all.

Luna Chavez — Decent, not mind-blowing

7/10

Picked this up for a dinner party. It's well-made and everyone enjoyed it, clean finish and all that. Just didn't blow me away for the price. Perfectly nice wine though, no complaints really.

Natasha Volkov — Goes brilliantly with a roast

8/10

Had this with a Sunday lamb roast and it was perfect. Big enough to stand up to the meat but not heavy or overpowering. The acidity keeps everything fresh. Will definitely be picking up another bottle.