"With few exceptions, a plain class of light, green, simple wines". Class 18, blended red wines.

"Disappointing class. Most entries lacked fruit and freshness or showed unripe flavours". Class 19, blended red wines.

"Two words-Un Inspiring!. Low fruit character plus excess sugar does not a merlot make. The odd good drink. Faults? The whole gamut." Class 43, merlots.