Bob Blais

Valentín Bianchi Famiglia Malbec 2007, San Rafael, Mendoza

Flat Rock Cellars Riesling 2009, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula

Great minerality and citrus on the nose with good follow-up on the palate with petrol and grapefruit with great mouthfeel. Medium to long finnish. Feb 2013

Château Toumilon 2005, Ac Graves

A bit closed on the nose but showing dried fruits, earthiness and olives.
Herbs and Mediterranean type fruit on the palate with medium length. Was better with food than without. Tasted Sept 2013.

Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rùfina Riserva 2007, Tuscany

Santa Ema Amplus Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Peumo

Still very dark color with no visual signs of age. Nice dark fruits on the nose with some herbs and a hint of licorice and dark chocolate. These repeat on the palate of very smooth tannins and a nice balance. Nice long finish.

Inniskillin Reserve Series Meritage 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Nice dark fruit on the nose with some spice. Continues on the palate with some dried fruit and a hint of chocolate added plus soft tannins and medium length.

Cave Spring Chardonnay 2008, Niagara Peninsula

Riverview Gewurztraminer 2009, Niagara River

Floral and spicy bouquet with a hint of lychee. Spices(ginger and anise) and roses on the palate with nice acidity leading to a nice medium long finish.

Xanadu Next Of Kin Chardonnay 2009, Margaret River

Pelee Island Cabernet Franc 2009, VQA Ontario