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Silverado Vineburg Chardonnay 2012, Carneros

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.

Poderi Di Luigi Einaudi Dolcetto Di Dogliani 2013, Doc

Wow, this is super delicious and pure. The mouth feel is gorgeous - silky and round, it really coats your palate. Expect roses, violets and fresh sweet and sour cherries on the finish. This is absolutely the best Dolcetto I've ever had.

Hubert Brochard Les Carisannes Pinot Noir 2014, Igp Vins De Pays Du Val De Loire

I enjoyed this little pinot, but i can't say I'd purchase it again. I like my pinot's a touch richer.

Crossbarn Chardonnay 2008, Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma Valley

Auntsfield Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Southern Valleys

Great balance and complexity for the price. A very full mouth feel.

Lailey Pinot Noir 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Needs time to mellow. It has amazing structure and it is well made so i imagine it will develop nicely. However currently not drinking like a pinot should...it's just too rough.

Alto Moncayo Veraton 2011, Do Campo De Borja

This is a full throttle juicy wine, bursting with blueberry jam and oozing vanilla extract residue from the oak. It's really smooth and delicious...and yes lots of Grenacha sweetness. Cab heads and bourbon boys will dig this.

Henry Of Pelham Reserve Baco Noir 2009, VQA Ontario

Not sure if there's a better Baco noir made on the planet. It rustic but smooth showing sweet and sour cherries, smoky plum, leather, mud, wet leaves -medium to full bodied silky tannins - its beyond well made - it's perfectly balanced & structured. Oh Yaaaaaaaaaaaaa the right stuff!

Hervé Azo Chablis 2014, Ac

Small Gully Formula Robert's Shiraz 2006, South Australia

Dirty big Aussy wine.