Vladimir Torres

Lavau Vacqueyras 2012, Ac

A GSM that delivers nice depth and balance for under $25

Alvaro Palacios Les Terrasses 2013, Doca Priorat

Turns out that the third Friday of September is International Day of Grenache, so, to celebrate I chose to open this bottle given that this wonderful and versatile grape is prevalent in Priorat. Although this was a blend (with Carignan most likely) it proved to be a great choice.

Descendientes De J. Palacios Pétalos 2010, Do Bierzo

An extraordinary example of mencia do Bierzo at its best.

Clos Du Soleil Signature Red 2013, British Columbia

Barón De Ley Gran Reserva 2010, Doca Rioja

Consistently one of my favourite Rioja Gran Reserva, and excellent value too.

Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Cave Spring Riesling Adam Steps 2016, VQA Beamsville Bench

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!

The Good Earth Pinot Noir 2015, Niagara Peninsula

Alois Settimo Casavecchia Pallagrello Nero 2014, Igp Terre Del Volturno

This wine has what I would call an artisanal charm. A beautiful deep colour and an intense aroma of grape skin goodness precede a mouthful of flavourful earthly shades of forest wood and leaves. it's a rugged beauty.