Vladimir Torres

Pierre Amadieu Romane Machotte Gigondas 2012, Rhône Valley

Very nice Gigondas. a GS blend (no Mourvedre), medium to full body. The nose is deceptive, as it reveals little of what is to come (if you open it a good half hour prior to pouring, that could help). Nice long finish.

Blasted Church Syrah 2018, Okanagan Valley

Tawse Meritage 2012, Niagara Peninsula

Sorry, yes, it is good, but overrated and seriously overpriced. For $60 you can get yourself a real Bordeaux of true quality.

Château Des Charmes St. David's Bench Vineyard Gamay Noir Droit 2012, VQA St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula

Coto De Gomariz The Flower And The Bee Treixadura 2020, D.O. Ribeiro

Perticaia Trebbiano Spoletino 2020, D.O.C.

Vivera Terra Dei Sogni 2016, Terre Siciliane Rosso Igp

Stratus Red 2008, VQA Niagara On The Lake, Niagara Peninsula

These guys (Stratus) persuaded me that you could achieve excellence in Ontario with their 2007. The remarkable thing here is that under challenging conditions they pulled it off in 2008 again!
To be enjoyed with local pride!

Mateus Nicolau De Almeida Eremitas Antao Do Deserto 2017

Domaine De La Noblaie Le Temps Des Cerises Chinon 2020, A.O.C. Chinon