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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.

Tedeschi Marne 180 Amarone Della Valpolicella 2020

Tornatore Etna Rosso 2022, Doc

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

Bachelder L'Il Kirby A.k.a.kirby East Gamay Noir (52% Whole Cluster) 2024, Cru De Niagara VQA Four Mile Creek

Note - 2023 vintage. From the Four Mile Creek VQA. Fruity and a bit riper, with less earth and minerality, than their bench offerings. 53% whole cluster.

Hidden Bench Estate Riesling 2020, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment

This NWAC 2023 gold medalist sports wonderful lift, purity and precision. Riesling's aromatic prowess is front and centre with lifted, ripe pear/melon fruit, subtle petrol and a lovely spice I often get from older vine Niagara rieslings.

Apr 2025 - found it a bit sour on the finish

Black Bank Hill Merlot Lincoln Lakeshore 2023

Hidden Bench Rosomel Vineyard Fumé Blanc 2021, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Sustainable

Sindicat La Figuera Garnatxa Negra 2024, D.O.C. Montsant

Liquidity Dividend 2020, Okanagan Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot