Evan Keaschuk
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Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2012, Coastal Region
South Africa$22.95
I've been really digging South African chenin lately and this is exactly why. The nose is incredibly complex with tons of bright lemon-lime notes to go along with almond, honey, white floral, and slightly herbaceous notes. On the palate, it's medium-full bodied with the same complex flavours shining through. It has the bright, refreshing acidity which keeps everything nice and clean and a finish that just goes on and on. Such a treat, especially at this price. Tasted January 2014.
4.0 Stars
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Ambullneo Vineyards Fang Blanc Santa Maria Valley 2007, Central Coast
California, Usa$39.75
Picked this one because it was on a serious sale and the age of the wine was intriguing. Incredibly happy with this pick. It's Cali in the glass, with the big, ripe tropical (papaya and mango) notes, caramel, honey, and hazelnut notes. It's full-bodied with surprising acidity, keeping it well balanced and much lower alcohol than one would expect with a wine of this style. Very long finish, there's a ton of complexity on this one. I haven't been happier in a long time with an unknown wine purchase in a long time. Tasted August 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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Norman Hardie County Chardonnay Unfiltered 2012, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$39.00
Year after year, this is a favourite of mine. The nose reminds me of past vintages, with smoke, caramel, vanilla, apple and citrus, along with a very distinct minerality. On the palate, it was medium bodied and felt like it had medium alcohol, though it's only 12%. The flavours were similar, though I found more mandarin and papaya notes to shine through on an incredibly long finish. This was such an enjoyable bottle! Tasted December 2013.
4.0 Stars
Domaine Des Fines Caillottes Pouilly Fumé 2012, Ac
Loire, France$26.95
This is exactly what I look for in Sauvignon Blanc. Lime, mandarine, tangerine, along with a hint of herbal (thyme, tarragon), and a good bit of minerality on the nose. It's medium bodied with high acidity and a long finish, it has the classic citrus and minerality that makes Loire Sauv Blanc so tasty. It's not all that complex, but everything's exactly as it should be. This is one classy wine! Good value as well. Tasted November 2014.
4.0 Stars
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Mcwilliam's Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon 2006, Hunter Valley
New South Wales, Australia$19.95
At seven years, this wine is showing it's age, but still has a long life ahead of it. The nose is loaded with lovely tart citrus and riper tropical aromas, along with petrol, white floral and minerality notes. On the palate, it's medium bodied and bone dry with crazy mouthwatering acidity with a long finish that shows of the lemon-lime notes. Really lovely bottle of wine that is a steal for this price. Would love to see what this is going to be like in 5 years. Tasted February 2014
4.0 Stars
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Daniel Rion & Fils Vieilles Vignes Nuits St Georges 2011
Burgundy, France$43.75
Seriously tasty Pinot at that's somewhat affordable considering the cost of most Burgundy (picked it up at $35). Lovely cherry, strawberry, raspberry notes along with a bit of smoke and baking spice. Light-medium bodied, there's nice tannic grip to it, refreshing acidity, and a lovely fruity, long finish. This is ready to go now, but will definitely get better in 3-5 years. Tasted October 2014
4.0 Stars
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Lustau Solera Reserva Dry Amontillado Los Arcos
Andalusia, Spain$17.95
Such an incredibly complex bottle of wine! Roasted nuts, caramel, iodine, and a hint of orange peel on the nose. Medium bodied, lovely silky smooth texture, and a well-balanced finish with the lovely acidity intermingling with the sweetness. This wine begs being paired with olives and serrano ham. Tasted November 2012
4.0 Stars
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Louis Latour Caradeux Pernand Vergelesses 1er Cru 2011
Burgundy, France$44.95
A really good example of white Burgundy. There's a good amount of citrus, along with nutty, spicy, and flinty/minerally notes. It's mid weight on the palate with medium acidity with the minerality shining through on the long finish as the reminder that it's from Burgundy. I'd love to stash a couple away for a few years because it's really nice right now, but it's going to be a ton better with a bit of age. That being said, I'm pretty happy with this in the glass. Tasted January 2015
4.0 Stars
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Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc 2012, Wo
Stellenbosch, South Africa$19.85
I've had this one each of the last few vintages and, once again, it doesn't disappoint. There's a ton of complexity on the nose with loads of pear, apple, lime, honey, oak spice, and minerality (when tasting blind, I always have trouble with this and really well done Chardonnay). It's medium-full bodied and quite round on the palate with good acid and incredibly well balanced. There's a lot going on with this wine, but it all comes together beautifully, with a finish that is lengthy. Such a good value! Tasted June 2014
4.0 Stars