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Trius Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, VQA Niagara Peninsula

This review is for 2018, which is not listed. I am quite impressed with this wine. I don't buy a lot of cab sauv (I get my tannins from Portugal) and especially don't buy them from Ontario, where they can be a bit harsh and thin. But this is a very decent effort. Lively, with a smooth finish. Doesn't resort to sugar - quite well made and elegant, but still pretty hefty.

Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc 2012

Fleshy, viscous, with a beeswax undertone. Slightly bitter on the finish, which detracts but then I don't usually drink chenin blanc so this may come with the grape. Certainly quite complex.

Budureasca Clasic Alb De Budureasca 2019, Doc Cmd Dealu Mare

Fantastic value for 13.75. Crisp and refreshing but with a voluptuous middle, with fleshy, peach flavours to balance. Really, kind of an all-in-one wine with something to please everyone. Just bought three more.

Paddy Borthwick Pinot Gris 2016

Interesting but not quite in balance. Good acidity and a odd mineral undertone seem to fight against a round and floral background. Lots of character.

Henry Of Pelham Pinot Noir 2019, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Quite lively, with decent depth. Enjoyable.

Casa Da Passarella Dão Branco 2016, Do Dão

Love this wine. Great value at $13.95. Balanced and complex, with a smooth finish.

Trius Cabernet Franc 2017, VQA Niagara Peninsula

This is a review of the 2018, which is not listed on the website. A bit tart and thin. Will update tomorrow based on a second tasting.

24 hours sitting open transformed this wine: light, but quite elegant. Pleasant finish. Obviously this needs decanting. Certainly would buy again.

Forstreiter Exclusiv Zweigelt 2015, Qualitätswein, Niederösterreich

Lots going on here. Coarse but fun. Quite spicy, like a Syrah, with good acidity and just a little bit funky. Some jam thrown into the mix. Not a model of deportment but entertaining.

Chapoutier Marius 2017, Languedoc

The deliciousness to price ratio of this wine is outstanding. Goes down way too easily.

Château Saint Roch Chimères 2016, Ap Côtes Du Roussillon Villages

I am not going with the consensus on this one. Harsh and unpleasant. The 15% alcohol level makes this a heavy slog.