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Emiliana Coyam 2018, Los Robles Estate, Colchagua Valley

Medium aromas of game, potting soil, paprika, raspberry, perfume, blueberry, and cassis. The flavours mirrored the nose, but after 90 min, the fruits became juicier and ripe, with hints of vanilla, pepper, minerals, and menthol. It had a long finish with soft tannins. Overall, it was a nice, complex wine, much better than the 2019.- Nov 2024

Carpineto Riserva Chianti Classico 2017, Docg

Chianti with a complex nose. Aromas of smoke, vanilla, oak, cherry, raspberry, game, violet, and tobacco. Flavors are the same except for the game and Raspberry. A dry mid-palate but a Juicy finish. High acidity, of course, integrated tannins.

Castello Di Volpaia Chianti Classico 2018, Docg

Beautiful medium plus aromas of violet, cherry, wet tobacco, basil, dried herbs, and caramel.

Sweet yet savoury entry on the tongue; red fruit, sweet tomato, plum, and dried herbs. Long finish with medium plus acidity and soft tannins. Good stuff - Jan 2024

Scacciadiavoli Montefalco Sagrantino Secco 2016, D.O.C.G.

Soon as I took the cork off the aromas came bursting out. Dark red fruit, iron, perfume, game, cheese, and dried herbs. Flavors of red plum, red currant, raspberry, tomato, spice, and menthol. medium finish with medium plus acidity. Very good with pizza, olives, and sage-based dishes. -2024

Castello Di Bossi Berardo Riserva Chianti Classico 2016, Docg

Beautiful seductive aromas of violet, cherry, cassis, cranberry, and some earthy aromas close out. The palate is not as alluring with flavours of cherry, cocoa, and black fruit. Fine-grain chalky tannins with medium acidity. Quick finish. One bottle is left to see if this redeems itself.

Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough

#10 on Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year list. A good thing this came out at the LCBO before the list dropped or it wouldn't have been so cheap.

Lovely aromas of elderflower, honey, butter, hay, & passion fruit. Aromas except for the flowers showed up on the tongue in a subtle yet delicious way along with lemon, & pepper. Great acidity to go with the medium plus finish. The folks at Greywacke don't miss, their Riesling was fantastic now this. Amazing food & snack wine especially with semi-soft cheese & fig jam.-March 2024

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2015, Docg Tuscany

Gran Selezione with some age on it, medium garnet. Aromas of raspberry, dried herbs, sandalwood, tobacco, smoke, and sweet Balsamic.

High acidity with soft tannins that started medium but softened after 90 minutes. The palate was the same as the nose with a hint of perfume but short finish, an enjoyable wine.

Burrowing Owl Merlot 2019, Okanagan Valley

Very easy drinking wine with a hint of violet and Black fruit aromas. The palate was the same along with some oak, plum, pepper, and sage. Still need some time in the bottle to show its true self.

Luce Brunello Di Montalcino 2018, D.O.C.G.

Aromas of cherry, raspberry, and flowers that seemed like they were sprinkled with baby powder, yes you read that right

Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah 2017, Napa Valley

What a deep purple wine with aromas of blackberry, cream, raspberry, and oak. Flavours of blackberry, cassis, potpourri, black pepper, cocoa, and vanilla. Dry medium finish with high acidity and medium tannins.