Brad Mate

Closson Chase Chardonnay Closson Chase Vineyard 2011, VQA Prince Edward County, Unfiltered

These's a lot to love about this chardonnay...butter, mineral, zest, vanilla custard cream pie...tons of flavour and class. Super delicious!

Bonacchi Brunello Di Montalcino 2010

Sandalwood and cherries. Beautiful fine tannins. Burns like a shot of whiskey. I wouldn't say this is a classic example as it lacks earthiness.

Guenoc Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Lake County

A nice dry structured Cabernet, not jammy at all. This is one for the decanter. Dark roast coffee, cassis, blackberry herbal tea. Nice grip to the finish. Tasted the 2010...If you're a Cab fan buy a case, for $20 bucks it's amazing. send me a comment - look up my website www.niagarawinevideos.com

Theulot Juillot Mercurey Premier Cru La Cailloute 2014

I suspect people purchasing this wine will already know what to expect, for those that don't, it's a delicate and charming wine. Wax, cherry, tomato plant, smoke and hot stone on the nose. It almost smells volcanic. The palate is really thin, but in a good way as the tannins are silky smooth. This is a very elegant wine with modest complexities.

Matetic Corralillo Syrah 2011, San Antonio Valley

Big full bodied wine offering luscious vanilla oak, rich blackberry/blueberry fruit and herbal notes. I loved it!

Muga Reserva 2012

Here's a full bodied Rioja that offers a harmonious mix of ripe fruit and wood and just a tad of earthiness on the backend. This seems just a bit harsh at the moment, another two or three years in the cellar would really make this bottle sing.

Oban 14 Yo Highland Scotch Single Malt

I really love this Scotch b/c it has a little bit of everything - sweet malt, oak, honey but with smoke and sea salt. All the flavors some how stick out individually making this whisky super complex and delicious. The finish could be a bit smother, but hey I'm just looking for reasons to not rate this perfect.

Château Ségur De Cabanac 2004, Ac St Estèphe, Cru Bourgeios

After almost 10 years of aging and hour of decanting this wine is loaded with cigar and tobacco that mingle with black liquorice, cassis and tar. It's not a big show stopper, it's mid weight but with graceful solid refined polished tannins. There's a hint of green bell pepper and earthiness that I adore. I don't think too many wine lovers would object to this juice at this price point.

Kistler Les Noisetiers Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma Coast

ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS WINE!!! Believe it or not this is the entree level Juice...But I prefer it to the single vineyard designations...full, lush, balanced, unfiltered foggy and delicious...there's a feeling that develops within you when drinking this wine...harmony! If I were an Egyptian King, I'd take a bottle of this to the after life.

13th Street Essence Pinot Noir 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Big, bold, dark and structured. Offers up rich black cherry, cola & crème brulee. This Pinot needs to rest for several years before it’s flavours and textures can be fully appreciated.
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