David Brodati, DipWSET
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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.
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Hidden Bench Estate Pinot Noir 2010, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$40.00
A fuller riper fruit forward pinot, with a lovely aromatic nose. Perfume, nutmeg, cranberry, cherry and vanilla. Well balanced with excellent length. A solid offering from the Hidden Bench estate. Dec. 2013.
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Domaine Lafage Cuvée Nicolas Vieilles Vignes Grenache Noir 2018, Igp Côtes Catalanes
Roussillon, France$19.95
Red florals, ripe cherry, strawberry, red licorice, cinnamon, spice, herbs and pepper. Medium acidity and medium plush tannin. The high alcohol (15% abv) provides a fuller bodied mouthfeel, and is nicely integrated with a lovely warming sensation rather than a burn. Excellent length. Drinking nicely now. Can age short term, but I wouldn't cellar past 3 years or so. Sept. 2020.
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Chãteau De Fesles La Chapelle Vieilles Vignes Chenin Sec 2017, Ac Anjou
Loire, France$21.95
A very nice dry Chenin from the Loire Valley. Shows apple and citrus fruit (lemon, lime, grapefruit), along with an herbal green note and minerality. Mouth watering acidity makes this very food friendly. It is a bigger wine with a weighty mouthfeel and clocking in at 13.5% abv. Oak is nicely integrated. The length is excellent. Enjoy with goat cheese, herb crusted roast chicken or veal. Nov. 2020.
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La Cadiérenne Cuvée Grande Tradition Bandol Rosé 2019, Ac
Provence, France$24.95
A lovely complex and full bodied Rose. A beautiful light salmon colour. The nose is about aromatic complexity with tropical fruit abounding - fresh red berry, watermelon, papaya and mango. The palate is about weight and texture with a spicy anise flavour, saline minerality, some tannic presence and alcohol warmth. The length is excellent. This is fresh summer sipping but has the body and texture to stand up to grilled meat like chicken and pork. Very enjoyable. July 2020.
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Pirramimma Petit Verdot 2010, Mclaren Vale
South Australia, Australia$24.95
Dark ruby and high opacity. Aromas of blackberry and vanilla. This wine offers up dark and red fruits for the palate with some toast and cedar. Tannins are dusty with 4 wheel drive traction and there's some heat on the leisurely finish. The wine has edges, but an overall integration is nicely achieved. I decanted this wine for 45 minutes and it responded with open arms for a warm embrace. It played very co-operatively in the sandbox with my beef tenderloin steak and grilled veggies. The wine's excellent value is underscored with LCBO's $5.00 discount. Grip it n' sip it! May 2013.
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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.
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Muga Reserva 2008, Doc Rioja
Spain$23.95
This ruby coloured Rioja sips very nicely. I get black cherry, pepper, vanilla, and toasty oak. Tannins are grainy, so decant (or lay down for a year). Good length, some bitterness towards the end and a bit of heat (serve slightly chilled). This wine's acidity, fruit and tannins make it a good pairing for a wide variety of food. All in all a nice Rioja. Grip it n' sip it! July 2013.
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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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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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