Evan Keaschuk
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Kumeu River Hunting Hill 11 Chardonnay 2009
Auckland, New Zealand$34.25
This is what cool climate chardonnay is all about. There's a ton of the flinty minerality to go along with the lemon-lime, stone fruit and slight oak spice on the nose. On the palate, it's medium-bodied and has mouthwatering acidity with an incredibly long finish. Pure elegance! Seriously wish I had picked up more than one bottle, especially at this price (was dropped from $42). Can't even imagine how this would taste in 7 or 8 years. Tasted April 2014.
4.5 Stars
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Osborne Bailen Dry Oloroso Sherry, Do Jerez Xérèz Sherry
Andalusia, Spain$14.25
This one is exactly what I'm looking for when I buy this style of wine. Tawny coloured in the glass, the nose is loaded with notes of black tea, walnut, dried fruit (almost a bit pruny), and the rancio notes that let you know exactly what you're drinking. On the palate, it's quite full-bodied and pretty much dry, though the fruit and alcohol, which is quite warming, make it seem a bit sweeter than it is. The finish goes on and on with with nutty, tea, and dried fruit continuing. As with most other sherries, this is one serious value. At $18, you can't lose. Tasted July 2014
4.5 Stars
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Domaine Du Petit Metris Les Tetueres Chaume 2005, Quarts De Chaume
Loire, France$21.80
This wine is serious business. The copper-gold colour was extremely surprising and gave an indication of what was to come (2005 and botrytis). On the nose was tons of peach, honey and spice, flavours which replay on the palate with the stone fruit at the forefront. Medium bodied with excellent acidity that's so typical of Chenin Blanc, the finish goes on and on. Truly a work of art. Tasted July 2013.
4.0 Stars
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Stratus White 2008, VQA Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$38.20
This is one of those wines that instantly makes an impression. Golden in the glass, the wine's age and oak ageing are quite apparent. The nose pops with ripe tropical aromas (papaya and mango), peach, mandarine, lemon zest, and orange blossom notes. On the palate, it's quite full-bodied and very round with high acidity (somewhat surprising). Flavours repeat on the palate, though there's a bit of spice coming through on the very long finish. This is an incredibly complex and satisfying wine for those who enjoy rich styles like this. Pricey, but worth it. Tasted September 2014
4.0 Stars
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Best's Great Western Bin No. 1 Shiraz 2009, Grampians, Victoria
Victoria, Australia$24.95
This bottle could get me drinking more Aussie shiraz again. Deep purple in the glass, the nose is dominated by tons of blackfruit, dark chocolate, and pepper. Tannins are quite present, but polished, with a refreshing acidity that is often missing from Aussie shiraz (comes from a much cooler region than Barossa). Really nice, long finish. Super bottle of wine. Tasted June 2012.
4.0 Stars
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Markus Molitor Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese 2008, Prädikatswein
Mosel, Germany$26.95
Rich, unctuous, zippy acidity, everything I love in a Spatlese Mosel Riesling. The nose is driven by aromas of ripe apple, pineapple, stone fruit, and honey. These flavours continue on the palate with the apple and honey shining through. Beautiful long finish. Absolutely lovely bottle of wine. Tasted October 2012.
4.0 Stars
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Yabby Lake Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2010, Mornington Peninsula
Victoria, Australia$29.75
I picked this one up to give a new perspective on Aussie chard and I wasn't disappointed. Deep lemon colour in the glass, this one had quite an intense nose of ripe citrus and apple notes, sesame, and a lot of smoke and minerality (it needed 30 mins to open up). On the palate, it was medium-full bodied with medium+ acidity, which keeps things refreshing. The flavours replay, though the citrus comes through a bit more. It had a nice long finish on it. Very impressive! Tasted December 2013.
4.0 Stars
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Almirante Marqués Del Real Tesoro Oloroso, Do Jerez
Andalusia, Spain$12.25
Walnut brown in colour. The nose has typical aromas of toasted walnuts and caramel along with some more fresh, almost citrus, notes. On the palate, it's dry, full-bodied, and has a lovely finish that, along with being very nutty, defines umami in a wine. Absolutely amazing wine that is one of the best values I've had in a long time. Truly look forward to drinking this again. Tasted May 2013.
4.0 Stars
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Charles Baker Picone Vineyard Riesling 2011, VQA Vinemount Ridge
Ontario, Canada$35.20
Such an incredibly well put together wine. Nose is loaded lemon, green apple, mandarine, and a ton of minerality. On the palate, there's a good amount of sweetness, but the acid keeps it all in perfect harmony. To those uninformed, this might be a great German example. Instead, it's a testament to what this province can produce. Good fruit, incredibly acidity, and just all-around precision. Bravo Charles Baker for another amazing wine. Tasted November 2014.
4.0 Stars
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Rolly Gassmann Rotleibel De Rorschwihr Auxerrois 2007, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France$15.75
Who knew auxerrois could be this good?? Amazingly complex nose of ripe stone fruit (peach, apricot), honey, and floral notes. On the palate, it's off-dry, though the acidity keeps it balanced, and is medium to full-bodied, and quite round in the mouth. The length is truly outstanding. Will be grabbing another couple bottles and telling my friends about this one. Don't pass this up!! Tasted August 2013.
4.0 Stars
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