Bob Blais

Torres Celeste Crianza 2006, Do Ribera Del Duero

Wayne Gretzky Estate Series Cabernet Merlot 2007, Niagara Peninsula

Lovely dark fruit on the nose with dried fruit as well. Nice continuation of dark fruit on the palate with tar and liquorice as well and some nice dusty tannins. A couple of years left on this one. Medium to long finish.

Poggio Bonelli Chianti Classico Riserva 2006, Docg

Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough

Crios De Susana Balbo Torrontés 2009, Cafayate, Calchaquies Valley

Torres Gran Coronas Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2006, Penedès

Nice wine with black fruit on the nose but a little to much heat. Nice black olives and dark chocolate on the palate but a little out of balance because of the noted heat. Nice finish. Tasted Nov 2013.

Château St. Roch Vieilles Vignes Côtes De Roussillon Villages 2009, Ac

Dark fruit on the nose with some spiciness. Nice soft tannins on the palate with generous fruit and a nice long finish.

Kangarilla Road Shiraz 2008, Mclaren Vale

Caliterra Bio Sur Carmenere Reserva Especial 2009, Colchagua Valley

Jackson Triggs Entourage Silver Series Brut Méthode Classique 2006, VQA Niagara Peninsula