Richard Coxford

Cennatoio Etrusco Sangiovese Toscano 2001, Igt Toscana

Baron De Ley Gran Reserva 2001, Doca Rioja

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2008, Coonawarra, South Australia

Tasted August 2011. Marvelous example of a shiraz. Wish I had bought more.

See Ya Later Ranch Rover 2008, VQA Okanagan Valley

Tasted April 2012. The viognier does make this syrah a fair bit more aromatic adding some light floral notes to the plumy goodness of the wine. The taste follows suite with a hint of freshness before being enveloped in wonderful dark plum cherry spicy notes that meander in a lengthy finish with hints of licorice and oakiness. Definitely one I'm happy to have stocked up on.

E. Guigal Cotes Du Rhone 2006

June 2012. Very nice SGM blend with medium red fruit notes of cherry/currant/raspberry with a dry spiciness underneath.

Southbrook Canadian Framboise (375ml)

Tasted March 2012. Wonderfully mouthwatering raspberry flavour that was very deep and rich without being overly sweet. Nicely balance with the alcohol nearly unnoticeable, perhaps even a touch dangerously. Had chilled and over creamy vanilla ice cream, both to great delight.

Vollenweider Wolfer Goldgrube Riesling Kabinett 2008, Prädikatswein

Tasted Feb 2012. Gorgeous peach apricot flavours delivered in a fine balance of sweetness and acidity. A very nice Riesling that sent me back to the store to stock up.

Tenuta Ponte Taurasi 2003, Docg

Lots of nice earthy leathers and strong tannin presence. Subtle spiced fruits. Evolved nicely over the 3 days we consumed it.

Inniskillin Varietal Series Pinot Noir 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Tasted September 2011. Very aromatic and tasty light red fruit with some nice classic pinot notes and finish. Very much enjoyed this wine, particularly at under $15.

D'arenberg The Stump Jump Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2009, South Australia

Tasted Oct 2011. Very flavourful blend with wonderful sour notes merging with peppery spices and a nice lengthy finish. An excellent GSM for the price.