Vladimir Torres

Vino Lauria Frappato Scoglitti 2016, Igp Terre Siciliane

Thanks to the Wine Exchange I had the opportunity to taste this Sicilian frappato. It is certainly different and outside my comfort zone (not quite agree with the Pinot Noir comparison made by reviewers), but of undoubted layered complexity, red fruit forward and dry finish. Lots to like in this one, happy to have tasted it.

Privato Tesoro Pinot Noir Woodward Collection 2014, Okanagan Valley

Fantastic Pinot Noir... very Burgundy (or at least that's what I said to justify being wrong on the appellation in a blind tasting game)... seriously, someone is making great PN in B.C.

São Miguel Escolha Dos Enologos 2015, Vinho Regional Alentejano

Marqués De Murrieta Finca Ygay Reserva 2012, Doca Rioja

Le Vieux Pin Syrah Cuvée Violette 2016, BC VQA Okanagan Valley

Another "wow"!
This has all the black fruit beauty of a Northern Rhone Syrah, and it's appropriately named Violette.
Paired beautifully with a roasted leg of lamb covered with a crust of almonds and Moroccan inspired spices.

Livio Sassetti Pertimali Brunello Di Montalcino 2009

Bench 1775 Semillon 2016, Okanagan Valley

Deliciously dry.

Olivier & Lafont Gigondas 2013, Ac

Finca Constancia Altos De La Finca 2011, Vino De La Tierra De Castilla

I am not one prone to exaggerate (well, maybe sometimes), but I have to tell you, this wine is outstanding, and for the price simply unbelievable. Beautiful fruit, cherries and blackberries, round full body, tannic with phenomenal length… we are talking high quality all around greatness, and did I say ridiculously priced?
Enjoyed December 2016.

Costaruél Le Dolcirive Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco

Outstanding Prosecco. Dry, light, defining pear taste, very delicious. Not being a Prosecco drinker, this is one of the best I've had.