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Stanners Vineyard Pinot Noir The Narrow Rows, Prince Edward County 2017, Prince Edward County

Light ruby colour. Quite full nose of ripe strawberries and something like violets. The med bodied frame has surprising heft, although definitely on the “ethereal” end of PN. Fruit is perfectly ripe, and balance and persistance are excellent. Closes with just a hint of earthiness. Really sings, and does feel like it will deliver pleasure for many more years. I really love the lightness (read low alcohol) combined with penetrating flavours of County Pinot, and this is a classic. Seems to speak of a golden past, but very much of the moment.

Bachelder Wismer Parke Ouest Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario

Trius Showcase Riesling Ghost Creek 2019, Four Mile Creek, Niagara On The Lake

Muddy Water Pinot Noir 2018, Waipara, South Island

Domaine Taupenot Merme Gevrey Chambertin 2005, Ac

Ambering to a pale red at this point. Very fragrant and fresh on the nose, especially when just opened. Much denser on the palate with the tannins still noticeable. Fruit is moving into the secondary phase. Note quite as much complexity as I'd hoped, but perhaps an "inbetween" state. Interesting to try again in a couple of years.

Le Clos Jordanne La Petite Colline Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Twenty Mile Bench

Cave Spring Estate Blanc De Blancs, VQA Beamsville Bench

Nice classic styling — biscuity, leesy with ripe apple notes. Lively mousse if a bit course. Works well before and with food.

Ruffino Modus 2007, Igt Toscana

On the last bottle of four (sigh), this one finally started working for me, revealing its Tuscan origins, with decent complexity. Fruit has faded to reveal earthy notes, and flavours linger. Clearly should have cellared it for longer.

Cálem Colheita Single Vintage Tawny Port 1998, Doc Douro, Btld. 2011

Sept 2012: A bit disappointed with this. Not as complex and layerd as I'd hoped.

Polkura Syrah 2009, Marchigue, Colchagua Valley