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Tyrrell'S Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz 2022, Victoria

Gave one to Randy P

Pecchenino San Luigi Dolcetto Di Dogliani 2022, Doc

Delicious - ripe cherry and black pepper with a long, tart cherry finish. Double thumbs up.

Undeniably delicious, this expressive dolcetto leans into the grape’s naturally soft acidity, yet holds its ground with fine-grained, gently grippy tannins. A clean, low-intervention red that lets the fruit do the talking. Bold, juicy, lightly ferrous with a scattering of dried rose petals. Salty and savoury but lifted by sweetly ripened red fruit. Honest, grounded, and unmistakably of its place.

Perrin & Fils Les Sinards Châteauneuf-du-pape 2021, A.C.

Garage Wine Co. Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Maule

Creekside Iconoclast Sauvignon Blanc/semillon 2023, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Note - 2024 vintage. Lovely blend, great with risotto. Peach with floral notes on the nose, nice body with great mouthfeel. So easy to drink!

This is a blend of sauvignon blanc and semillon aged in barrel, the classic white Bordeaux model - and one of the best examples from Niagara year after year. I would argue it is Creekside's signature.

San Polo Rubio 2021, I.G.T. Toscana

Sangiovese with 10% merlot and 5% cabernet franc.
Was very good, double thumbs up; buy again for sure. Had it with spicy sausage, pasta. Open at least 30 mins, 45 better. Nice garnet colour

Clarendelle Medoc 2019, Ac Médoc

This classic Bordeaux is maturing very nicely into its sweet spot, where red and blackcurrant fruit is nicely meshed with herbs, pine needle, tobacco and wood notes. It is medium-full bodied, very evenly balanced and elegant. Everything about it is moderate, the acidity, 13.5% alcohol and dusty tannins. The length is very good to excellent.
62% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Almost understated, lighter bodied than expected, but very smooth and enjoyable. K really liked it.

Vigna Di Pettineo 2022, D.O.C.G. Cerasuolo Di Vittoria Classico

Nice fruit, well balanced acid and tannins. Long sour cranberry finish wasn't our favourite - probably the frappato.

This is an organically produced blend of nero d'avola and frappato, designed for immediate charm and freshness. There is no oak involved here. It has a generous, candied nose of cranberry, pomegranate and cherry, with botanical greens and herbs. It is medium weight, a touch sweet but energized by mouthwatering acidity, some alcohol warmth (13.5%). Tannins are mild; the length is excellent.

Tedeschi Marne 180 Amarone Della Valpolicella 2020

Trasqua Fanatico Riserva Chianti Classico 2018, Docg

OK with pasta, not a great choice as a sipper