Nicholas Cothros

9.0

This Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand has strong peach aromas, a melon bouquet, and a finish with floral and grapefruit flavours. — a year ago

Nicholas Cothros

8.5

Cherry and raspberry in the nose, graphite and oak in the bouquet, and a long, tannic finish all feature in this Bordeaux region wine from Listrac-Médoc. Overall, it’s full-bodied and acidic. — 3 years ago

Nicholas Cothros

8.6

Melon aroma appears first, behind which there’s an aroma of butter. The initial flavour is akin to bell pepper and overall quite vegetal. The finish is long and dry. — 4 years ago

Nicholas Cothros

8.7

The “noble rot” that goes into Sauternes makes for fascinating reading. This offering has overripe melon in the nose, with honey and Cointreau in the bouquet. — 2 years ago

Nicholas Cothros

8.8

A funky Pet-Nat with yeast and bread-like aromas, sour citrus flavours, and a banana finish. The unfiltered mouthfeel and flavours are a bit like beer. — 3 years ago

Nicholas Cothros

8.4

The initial aroma of apple is quite prominent. There’s something floral in the nose as well. The flavours include lemon and kiwi. It’s dry and has an herbal finish. — 4 years ago

Nicholas Cothros

9.0

This Lussac-Saint-Émilion AOC delivers plenty of raspberry and jam in the nose. There’s some cranberry in the bouquet and a durable, dry, tannic finish with slight truffle flavour. — 2 years ago

Nicholas Cothros

9.0

Raisin and toffee in the nose, a butterscotch and jam bouquet, and syrupy, maple-like finish round out this tawny port. — 3 years ago

Nicholas Cothros

8.9

Lychee appears in the nose, followed by melon and strawberry in the bouquet; and it’s all followed by a sweet finish like honey. — 3 years ago

Nicholas Cothros

8.8

Cherry, caramel, and charcoal appear in the nose. The bouquet is sweet and fruit-forward, with a vegetal component reminiscent of bell pepper, plus some oak and a syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is tannic and suggests smoke. — 4 years ago