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Burrowing Owl Cabernet Franc 2018, Okanagan Valley

Cabernet Franc from B.C. It had medium-plus aromas of violet, mushrooms, blackberry, and cherry. Initially, the flavours were watery, reminiscent of sautéed bell pepper. After decanting the wine opened with notes of blueberry, black cherry, perfume, mocha, licorice, and menthol. The dry finish softened as time went on. July 2024

Jeannot Domaine De Riaux Pouilly Fumé 2020, Ac

Monmarthe Secret De Famille 1er Cru Brut Champagne, A.C.

Valentine's Day wine....

Lots of bubbles on this nice crisp wine, nose was reduced with a hint of hay, lemon, and brioche. But lovely on the palate; apple, lemon, honey, toast, rose petal, and lemon zest.

Lovely stuff that goes well with charred honey mustard salmon. Good value at $44 CDN- Feb 2024

Chateau Du Gazin Canon Fronsac 2018, A.C. Fronsac

Medium garnet wine with medium-intensity aromas of blackberry, cocoa, lavender, black pepper, and bell pepper.

Medium-intensity taste of sweet black fruits, chocolate, red fruit, smoke, and minerals. Medium plus acidity with soft tannins. High alcohol that you do feel

Iona One Man Band Red 2018, W.O. Elgin

Nice South African blend comprising 64% Syrah, 27% Petit Verdot, 6% Mourvèdre, and 3% Viognier. Subtle aromas of game, perfume, raspberry, ash, and dried herbs. Juicy flavours include red fruit, game, clove, raspberry jam, black pepper, and tea.- September 2024

Donatella Cinelli Colombini Leone Rosso Orcia 2019, D.O.C.

60% Sangiovese and 40% Merlot. This was delicious right from the pop. Beautiful aromas in this wine of violet, plum, leather, dark cherry, and vanilla.

Flavors of ripe dark cherry, plum, red currant, vanilla, minerals, and oak. Medium plus acidity with a dry finish. Surprised this was 15% abv but you don't feel.... until the end of the bottle :)

This winery just makes bangers, their Brunello was excellent stuff now we have this. -Sept 2023

Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc 2022, En

Love the tropical fruits on the nose, inviting you to hurry up and drink. A cut of grass and citrus follow the fruits.

The palate was juicy with medium plus acidity to go with the grapefruit, grass, citrus, passion fruit, and minerals. Nice length on the finish.

San Felice Il Grigio Riserva Chianti Classico 2019, Sustainable, Docg

Floral with a hint of earthy aromas along with raspberry ,orange, dried cherry, licorice and game. Juicy acidity on the palate with black cherry, raspberry, Orange, tomato and oak. Some dry tannins as it warms up. Nice chianti but should be even better in a year or two

Chanson Mâcon Villages 2016, A.C.

Grapefruit, peach, grass, and oak aromas.

Light Flavours of peach, grapefruit, and cream gently coat the mouth. The finish has a subtle citrus taste that tingles like pepper, then it turns into Green melon as the finish stretches out.

Long finish and medium minus acidity on this wine, reminded me of a Sauvignon Blanc

Goretti Le Mura Saracene Montefalco Rosso 2018, D.O.C.

Savoury green wine with Medium acidity with some dry tannins.

Aromas of oak, fig, pomegranate, cinnamon, balsamic, brown sugar and herbs. Taste of oak, vanilla, tobacco, coffee, prune and salt.

This would be perfect with spaghetti alla puttanesca.