Brad Mate
|
Followers (3)
|
|
|
Following (0)
|
Reviews (722)
|
Winelight MEDIA - Video Production
Also join my YouTube CHANNEL for a weekly wine recommendation.
Reviews
Angulo Innocenti Malbec 2010, La Consulta, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$18.95
Big tannins stain your glass. The nose busts with freshly made grape juice concentrate. It's really tannic, reminds me of Tannat...too astringent, harsh, powerful and bitter for my palate. Deeply concentrated. Finished with vanilla oak & bitter black coffee grinds.
3.5 Stars
(0)V
Domaine De La Tête Noire Cuvée Tradition Vacqueyras 2010, Ac
Rhône, France$25.95
Sweet burnt brown sugar & earthy nose. Blueberries and minerals dominate the palate. Firm, focused and dry. Needs another 3-5 years to develop as most Rhone wines do.
3.5 Stars
(0)V
Huff Estates Pinot Gris 2011, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada$19.95
The quality of this Pinot Gris is pretty incredible, especially for 19.95. The nose is creamy and almost tropical. The palate is smooth and medium bodied...the way Pinot Gris is done in the Alsace region in France. Beautiful lime zest finish. I'm a fan!
3.5 Stars
(0)V
Henry Of Pelham Pinot Noir Speck Family Reserve 2012, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$34.95
Nice, but really needs more time to age. For me the flavours are muted by the harsh tannins at the moment. This is built incredibly solid with really grippy tannins so Im sure as it ages it will release some wonderful flavour complexities. Give this about 4-6 years.
3.5 Stars
Fielding Estate Bottled Chardonnay 2013, VQA Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$18.15
Great cool climate notes pulling though on this Chard. Melon and pineapple fruit with vanilla oak and a real saltiness on the finish. Smells cool!
3.5 Stars
(0)V
Rivera Il Falcone Riserva Castel Del Monte 2008, Doc
Puglia, Italy$24.95
Concentrated black fruits dominate this inky wine. There's also an earthiness with old world barn yard funk. Lots of herbs and spice. The palate is super dry and structured. Nice tight finish as well. Highly recommended!
3.5 Stars
(0)V
Clifford Bay Pinot Noir 2010
Marlborough, New Zealand$19.95
Still young, so it needs about 30 minutes to open up in your glass. Offers cherry-cola, vanilla with hints of black pepper and smoke. The palate has some tension – starts smooth but there’s an edgy bitterness that needs to calm down a bit.
3.5 Stars
(0)V
Silverado Vineburg Chardonnay 2012, Carneros
California, Usa$38.75
Apple, pear, lemon, mineral, light oak and light vanilla. The palate drinks fresh with a real dry sensation making the finish fairly short. This is a hard wine to rate because it's high quality, but it is missing some key notes which ultimately hinder its performance.
3.5 Stars
(0)V
Señorío De Los Baldíos 2009, Do Ribera Del Duero
Ribera Del Duero, Spain$15.75
AHHH the "Oak Monster" (Gary Vee) makes an appearance, but he is masked with some really nice plush fruit, quality tannins and great structure. This Ribera del Duero is a Napafied version of Rioja. Offers sweet oak, vanilla, blueberry pie, touch of spice. I like it... but it's a modern style, traditionalist might be disappointed.
3.5 Stars
(0)V
Pondview Bella Terra Chardonnay 2011, Barrel Fermented, VQA Four Mile Creek
Ontario, Canada$20.25
Very natural and soft with a real creamy feel on the palate. Amazing QPR!
3.5 Stars
(0)W