David Brodati, DipWSET
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Tenuta Roveglia Vigne Di Catullo Lugana Riserva 2013, Doc
Lombardy, Italy$26.95
From the Lombardy side of the Lugana DOC appellation (shared with Veneto), based on the Turbiano (Trebbiano) grape. Fairly deep yellow gold in the glass. A really lovely lifted nose of white flowers, hazelnut, yellow apple, spice and leesy honey. The palate offers lees stirring creaminess, medium bodied, even a hint of tannin and bright acidity. Excellent length. This pairs exceedingly well with apple cider glazed pork. Oct. 2017.
4.0 Stars
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Creekside Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$15.95
This Ontario SB scores on complexity and length. The nose is reminiscent of a N.Z. savvy while the palate is more Loire. Intense aromas and flavours of white flower, lime, peach, gooseberry, sage and salty minerality. Juicy acidity really activates the saliva glands. My local LCBO had this discounted by 20% making it a steal, but alas only one bottle was left. But still a great value at full price. Jan 2022.
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Roger & Didier Raimbault Sancerre 2016, Ac
Loire, France$31.95
This Sancerre reveals higher intensity aromatics with florals, fruit and a characteristic herbaceous quality. The fruit is apple, pear and gooseberry. A saline minerality finishes it off. Vibrant, balanced, with higher acidity, medium bodied and very good to excellent length. Feb. 2018.
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Pieropan Soave Classico 2016, Doc
Veneto, Italy$19.95
Clearly not as profound or sublime as Pieropan's single vineyard La Rocca, but nonetheless an excellent Soave in its own right. Great value here. Expressive lemon, honey, minerality, almond and spice. A pleasantly creamy mouthfeel with bright acidity and excellent length. April 2018.
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Hamilton Russell Ashbourne 2009, Wo Hemel En Aarde Valley, Walker Bay
Western Cape, South Africa$25.95
Very nice Pinotage/Meritage blend. Quite youthful still, dark ruby in colour with medium plus aromatics of florals, red and dark fruit, spice, meat, pepper. The palate is savoury and juicy with a yoghurty lactic note. Nice acidic lift balances the flavours and the tannin are ripe and approachable. Excellent length. Great value, but that's nothing new for South Africa, and the quality is to be expected from Hamilton Russell. Jan. 2018.
4.0 Stars
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Marchand Tawse Bourgogne Côte D'or Pinot Noir 2018, Ac
Burgundy, France$33.95
A nice sub-regional Bourgogne (Cote d'Or) Pinot from the Morey Tawse-Pascal Marchand negociant duo. opens on the nose with nice florals, then red berry and cherry fruit, savoury umami notes, black pepper and vanillin and chocolate. Juicy acidity and medium tannins provide structure and the length is very good. Tasted June 2021.
4.0 Stars
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Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Napa Valley
California, Usa$44.95
Deeply coloured ruby but a hint of garnet now appearing at the edges. A fairly expressive nose showing dark fruit (cassis, blackberry and blueberry) and oak spice. The palate shows similar fruit, but more dominant oak expressed as mocha, vanilla and smoky coffee. It's full bodied with some alcohol warmth and with slightly grainy yet ripe tannin. Medium acidity provides balance and there's decent length. Overall a well made entry level Napa Cab at a relatively good price given Napa's inflated prices. August 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Badine De La Patache 2014, Ac Pomerol
Bordeaux, France$43.75
This Pomerol is transitioning nicely to tertiary notes but fruit is still representing. Scores on complexity and balance with decent but not overly long finish. Cherry and plum fruit is starting to dry out with a prune-like character. There's also a lovely sage herbal element. But the savoury notes of soy, balsamic and tea are taking center stage at this point in the wine's evolution. Structurally, the acidity is bright and the tannins have softened and smoothed out. I think there's still some cellar life left but I wouldn't wait too long. January 2022.
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Zuccardi Polígonos 2015, San Pablo, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$29.95
Higher altitude and close proximity to the Andes, along with wine-making that eschews oak, conspire to provide freshness, lift and elegance in Sebastien Zuccardi's take on this Malbec. Black fruit, black pepper, herbs along with vibrant acidity and good balance. Excellent length. Nov. 2018.
4.0 Stars
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Zangaura Saperavi, Kindzmarauli Pdo 2016, Kakheti, Georgia
Georgia$15.95
Good colour extraction showing stained tears in the glass. Ruby red. Perfumed nose. Fruit forward with red and black fruit, spice and oaky chocolate and vanilla. Tannin is ripe and smooth for a what can be a tannic grape. Medium plus acidity provides lift and balance to the fruit and oak. Medium body with alcohol fairly well integrated with only a hint of a burn. Very good length. Can't beat the value. March 2019.
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