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Casal De Ventozela Loureiro Vinho Verde 2022

This wine is crafted to emphasize Loureiro's floral attributes, with 30% fermented in oak and the rest in stainless steel. The result is a zippy, taut, focused expression, with excellent poise and tangy apple tones. Perfect for seafood.

Wow - tangy apple and citrus, a touch of spritz, long tart finish. K really liked this one - keep it stocked.

Tessellae Old Vines Grenache/Syrah/Mourvèdre 2021, A.P. Côtes Du Roussillon

Thumbs up! Great with beef stew; same for any braised beef

Avelino Vegas Montespina Verdejo Sobre Lías 2023, Do Rueda

Very nice - fresh, citrus, apples & pears, velvety texture like chardonnay. A bit too much like Sauv Blanc for K's taste.

Burrowing Owl Viognier 2021, Okanagan Valley

An intense and classically aromatic Viognier showing lots of orchard blossom, honeysuckle, jasmine, white peach and apricot with some pineapple, baked pear and orange sherbet notes. The palate is full and rich, soft textured with crisp acidity, flavours of vanilla, mango, papaya, and ripe peach with some mandarin peel zestiness on the long finish.

Esporão Bico Amarelo 2023, Doc Vinho Verde

A mix of three grape varieties; alvarinho, loureiro and avesso for a truly dry and savoury Vinho Verde. Indelible stamp and at the price it would be hard to find a more affordable example that drinks with great seriousness. Lime zest intensity and the umami is nearly off the charts.

RH - very nice, peach cobbler on the nose, lime zesty and nice body, silky. Very good with Tex Mex Chicken Pilaf. Think I prefer the Casal De Ventozela Loureiro vinho verde

Cantina Di Illasi 2020, D.O.C.G. Amarone Della Valpolicella

Tawse Growers Blend Pinot Noir 2021, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Morandé Vitis única Carmenère 2021, Do Valle Del Maipo, Sustainable

Not my favourite - didn't care for green/red pepper flavours; K liked it

Monasterio De Las Viñas Reserva 2019, Do Cariñena

Montgras Antu Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Do Maipo Valley

A sapid cabernet sauvignon from the single vineyard Las Araucarias in the Alto Maipo. Salty with fresh black fruit, violets, and a hint of graphite.

Great colour, bitter on the finish before trying with food. With chili/brisket, bitter finish lessened. Overall, wouldn't buy again.