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Casa Ferreirinha Vinha Grande Branco 2015, Doc Douro

This wine is very acidic, which detracts for me. Clean, but also a bit thin.

Xavier Vignon Côtes Du Rhône 2020, Ap

David’s comment sums this up well; medium weight, easy drinking, and juicy. Very enjoyable desistir the 14.5 alcohol.

Boschendal 1685 Shiraz 2015, Wo Coastal Region

Dense. good acidity. spicy with lots of fruit. Very enjoyable.

Maria Papoila Loureiro/Alvarinho 2021, Doc Vinho Verde

I can’t believe how complex and powerful this is. So much energy - very mineral and tart but also sumptuous. I’ve never had a vinho verde quite as good as this.

Decelle Côtes Du Rhône Villages Valréas Blanc 2021, A.C.,

Really delicious. As noted by the critics, balance is key. Has a full bodied creaminess but also manages to be racy and lean. Love this.

Fergie Jenkins Limited Edition Riesling 2014, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment

Bargain of the decade. David's tasting notes are spot on, but I will give this one more point. Quite lush.

Château Saint Roch Chimères Grenache/Carignan/Syrah 2020, Ap Côtes Du Roussillon Villages

Enjoyable despite the high alcohol level.

The Wolftrap White 2016, Boekenhoutskloof

Quite full bodied and good complexity. As David notes, a slight bitter finish.

I actually prefer the Roodeberg White, a similar blend, which is available in Manitoba for a little less. The Roodenberg has a slightly rounder and sweeter flavor profile, but is also quite complex and good value for the money.

Via Nostrum 2019, A.P. Corbières

Smooth upfront. Nice, solid wine.

Bouchard Père & Fils Mâcon Lugny Saint Pierre 2015

Really, a perfectly balanced wine. Remarkably unobtrusive and poised. Full-bodied, but not assertively so. Enough acidity but you don't notice it. A wallflower, but competently so. Offers something for everyone. Somebody making this wine knew what they were doing.