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Cave Spring Csv Riesling 2018, Cave Spring Vineyard, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario

Outstanding value for money. A real crowd-pleaser, though I ultimately had to order it directly from the winery as it was never available at my LCBOs. This is one I think I will collect for a few years going forward, because I have a feeling it could age beautifully. Well-balanced, flavourful, crisp and with all the light citrus and petrol flavours I look for in my rieslings. I look forward to revisiting this in a few years to see how it's evolved.

Bachelder Wismer Wingfield Ouest Vineyard Chardonnay 2018, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment

Truly wonderful chardonnay. This wine will compare favorably with anything double the price or more from Burgundy. Somehow manages to have both a floral and exotic fruit nose, and an extraordinarily fresh and bright finish.

Bachelder Wismer Foxcroft "Nord" Chardonnay 2018, VQA Twenty Mile Bench

A very impressive chardonnay, with complexity, freshness and depth. I would confidently put it up against any similarly-priced Burgundy or California chard.

La Torre Brunello Di Montalcino 2015, D.O.C.G. Brunello Di Montalcino

Masi Costasera Riserva Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2015, Docg

Amarone Cavolo 2015, Amarone Della Valpolicella Docg

Castello Di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva Docg 2019

San Giusto A Rentennano Chianti Classico Docg 2019

This could use a little more aging, maybe for drinking in 2023 and beyond, to reduce the phenolic quality, but it's a notably well made wine. There's plenty of fruit on offer, and a salinity that matches well with the varietal's herbal notes and makes for a quite refreshing drink.

Greywacke Riesling 2020, Marlborough, South Island

Laurent Perrier Cuvée Brut Rosé Champagne, Ac, France

Delicious, high quality champagne that loves up to the reputation of LP. A gorgeous coppery pink colour in the glass with fine bubbles and a satisfying finish.