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Susana Balbo Signature Barrel Fermented Torrontés 2024, Uco Valley

Floral and peach on the nose, sweet creamy peach early then a long grapefruit finish. Very nice - thumbs up from K. Great with Moroccan rice (cumin).

Cave Spring Estate Grown Chardonnay 2023, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Sustainable

Very delicate barrel influence and the merest hint of yeasty-lees, featuring instead bright, fresh citrus and apple, pear and lemon yoghurt flavours with above average depth and flavour density, also length. Really an excellent value, drinking well now, comfortable surely in the cellar into the late '20s or early '30s.

Mastroberardino Falanghina Del Sannio 2023, Doc

A white grape of Campania that delivers weighty, almost tropical whites. Citrus, peach, pineapple and honey with a silky texture. Very nice - double thumbs up.

Marziano Abbona I Due Ricu Rosso 2021, D.O.C.G. Langhe

Delicious - cherry with long, dry, slightly tart finish. Two thumbs up.

This is a seldom seen Piemontese blend of pinot noir, nebbiolo and barbera from a prominent family. It is very well made, smooth and almost rich, with the barbera adding colour and heft. The pinot and nebbiolo dial back some elegance and soften the tannins. The nose shows fairly ripe black cherry fruit with geranium and barrel notes. It is medium weight, smooth.

Quercecchio Brunello Di Montalcino 2020, Docg

Vignerons De Bel Air Juliénas 2023, Ap

Two thumbs up!

Sue Ann Staff Howard's Vidal Icewine 2017, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario (375ml)

Gold, Texsom International Wine Awards 2022
Gold, International Wine & Spirits Competition 2019
Gold, Ontario Wine Awards
Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Winemaking
Bronze, Decanter World Wine Awards 2019

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

13th Street Burger Blend Red, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Brimming with freshness and charm, this vibrant red delivers a juicy mix of red cherry, currant, and plum, accented by subtle notes of Earl Grey tea and thyme that lend a touch of complexity. The palate is smooth and fruit-forward.
Scored 93 Gold NWAC2025
Delicious, so easy to drink - ripe cherry; not too complex, but nice length and great value. Terrific summer red.