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Bachelder Les Villages Pinot Noir 2023, VQA Niagara Escarpment

Perfume is equal parts fruity, herbal, spicy, and floral - a medley of red berries, dark cherries, dried herbs, delicate spice, violet water, and earth. The palate is firm and silky, supported by refined tannins and tart acids. The finish lingers for a long while, delicately fruity, then savoury, with gentle warmth.
Very nice - red fruit, pale garnet. Part of May 2026 tasting with Barrie gang.

Shanahans The Barking Dog Gsm 2023, Barossa Valley

Grenache-led blend echoing the southern Rhone, but loaded with minty/eucalypt and mossy garrigue of the Barossa Valley. The nose brims with cranberry, raspberry fruit, pepper and spice. It is medium-full bodied, smooth, warm (14.5%) and low in tannin, with very focused flavours hitting excellent length.

Love this - spicy, big strawberry and pepper.

Cave De Julienas Chaintre Reserve Des Pierres Saint-amour 2023, Aoc

Prosper Maufoux Mâcon-villages 2023, Ac

Fine aromatics here, with a nice mix of lemon-citrus, crème fraîche and fresh bread dough; wood is not a component. Acids are nicely balanced, driving saliva and succulence, and length is above the mean in the category. Good stuff, fairly priced.
Wow, this was excellent. Soft nose but beautiful silky lemon on the palate. Buy again!

Clos De Luz Massal 1945 Carmenère 2023, Almahue, Do Valle De Cachapoal

Cortonesi Lèonus Toscana 2024, Igt Toscana

Poboleda Bon Mas 2020, Doca Priorat

Kew Marsanne Viognier 2023, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment

Uncommon Ontario blend of marsanne and viognier; rich and creamy texture, supported by crunchy acidity. A subtle perfume of white flowers is joined by crunchy nectarines, and ripe citrus fruit, including mandarins and lemons. The finish is long and pleasantly bitter, reminding me of bitter herbs and tonic water

Armenia Wine Company Yerevan 782 Bc Winemaker'S Blend 2024, Aragatsotn Region

Mission Hill Reserve Merlot 2022, BC VQA Okanagan Valley

A sleek, juicy merlot, well-poised with fine chalky tannins and a sense of restraint. Red cherry and ripe plum mingle with gentle spice and well-balanced acidity. Mid-weight with effortless charm. Tidy and textured with memorable length.