Evan Keaschuk
|
Followers (2)
|
|
|
Following (2)
|
Reviews (182)
|
Reviews
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
(0)V
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
Viña Cobos Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$36.75
Really well done, but in that "late night, no food needed" style. Big and polished with loads of blackberry, chocolate, vanilla, and smoke on the nose. It's ripe, round, and polished with enough acidity and tannin to keep it well structured. The palate has tons of ripe black fruit, though shows more savoury notes, with mint and black olive more prominent. Can't say this is something I really dig, but it's well done. It's big and it tastes expensive, but properly done. Get one for this cold winter nights. Tasted November 2014
4.0 Stars
(0)V
Sandhi Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2012
California, Usa$48.00
Second time trying this one and equally impressed. It's ripe with the tropical notes to remind you you're drinking New World chardonnay, but it's got great zippy acidity and a minerality that has one thinking this is from Burgundy. This is cool climate chard done incredibly well. It's the perfect combination of fruit, moderate alcohol, and refreshing acidity. Tasted July 2014 and April 2015
4.0 Stars
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
(0)V
Domaine Les Yeuses Les Épices Syrah 2012, Igp Pays D'oc
Languedoc, France$15.95
Always a favourite of mine. This one is pure Syrah with loads of smoked meat, black olive, dark floral (violet), and black fruit. Medium-bodied with medium+ acidity and tannins, this one is extremely well put together. Such an incredible value year after year. Tasted December 2014
4.0 Stars
(0)V
Rosehall Run Cabernet Franc Cold Creek 2007, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Such a lovely bottle of wine. Beautiful nose of cherry, raspberry, and quite prominent minerality along with some earthiness and a bit of sweet vanilla. It's light-medium bodied with medium acidity, low tannins and a medium length finish. This is an extremely refreshing and classy bottle of wine, though I would suggest drinking it sooner rather than later before the fruit starts to fade any more. Tasted September 2013.
3.5 Stars
Belje Grasevina 2009, Suho Vrhunsko
Croatia$16.95
Light gold in the glass with apricot, a bit of pineapple, floral notes, and lychee on the nose. It's medium-full bodied and has nice acidity to keep it refreshing and has a long, spicy finish. First bottle of Croatian wine and it's not too shabby. Tasted March 2012.
3.5 Stars
(0)V
Delas Frères Les Launes Crozes Hermitage 2009, Ac
Rhône, France$24.95
A phenomenal Syrah that is exactly what I expect from the northern Rhone. Lots of black fruit, black pepper, tar and licorice. Nice lively acidity, firm but well integrated tannins, and a long finish. A true bargain
3.5 Stars
(0)V
Marimar Estate La Masía Don Miguel Vineyard Chardonnay 2007, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Unfiltered
California, Usa$25.95
Yellow-gold colour, felt like it was getting close to the end of it's lifespan so don't plan on cellaring. Some nice apple and tropical notes intermingling with butter and oak spice. Some nice acidity to keep it fresh. A very elegant chardonnay that can't be passed up at the price. Tasted February 2012
3.5 Stars
(0)V