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Tawse Growers Blend Cabernet Franc 2019, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Lean, black licorice/herb driven Cabernet Franc from Tawse with a touch of oak. Not much fruit on the nose which is disappointing. Also doesn't have that violet aroma I get vintage after vintage. A year or two in the bottle perhaps.

It's a different story on the palate. Lean, acidic, true to its varietal character. Great drinkability.

Tasted March 2023

La Pieve Barolo 2018, Docg

Sundried tomatoes, dried roses and tar. there's something light and ripe about this Barolo in an odd way. Also offers you that old-world feel that's hard to put on words. Consume young, as it is fully open
tasted apr4/2023

Clarence Dillon Clarendelle Red 2016, Ac Bordeaux, Inspired By Haut Brion

Quite earthy with dried plums and figs and touch of violets. The wine is in a great place of its life. Flavors are harmonious, tannins dissolved. great complexity at this price. Tasted August 2023

Francois Xavier Nicolas Père & Fils Saint Maurice Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2019, A.P.

Nose is dominated by ripe red fruits. Aromas are inviting and pleasing. Tannins are dusty and disappearing at this point of their life although acidity still holds up for what it is. There's some sweetness here so serve chilled perhaps as a first wine at the barbecue. Won't hold long.

Drink now.