David Brodati, DipWSET
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Cave Spring Estate Bottled Chardonnay 2012, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$18.95
A soft creamy, viscous chard that's part big and part cool climate in style. The 2012 vintage delivers ripe fruit though, more towards the tree fruit and tropical range with apple, melon and banana. But on the palate there's some lemony acidity that acts as a nice foil to the thick, waxy, honeyed mouthfeel. All in all a nice Chard for a decent price. Feb. 2015.
3.0 Stars
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Henry Of Pelham Reserve Baco Noir 2012, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada$24.95
H of P is well known for their Baco. Deep ruby purple and opaque. Somewhat over oaked for my preference, but still, there are good things happening in the glass. Juicy acidity gives some structure to the darker stewed fruit. Aromas of iodine, meat, anise, herbal mint, spice and oaky mocha. Tannins are present but moderate. Length is very good. There's a certain brambleness to this Baco, almost Zin like. Paired well with bbq ribs. Oct. 2015.
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Flat Rock Unplugged Chardonnay 2013, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$16.95
Aromas of yellow apple, pear and melon. Lactic, yet slightly reductive with a hint of flint. Viscous creamy mouthfeel with mouthwatering citrusy acidity. Some alcohol heat is present. Decent length. A good entry into the increasingly popular unoaked (unplugged) chard genre. July 2015.
3.0 Stars
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Montecillo Crianza 2010
Rioja, Spain$13.10
A juicy crianza that offers excellent value for the money. While oak is definitely present, it isn't over the top. Notes of cherries, leather, tobacco, baking spice. A solid structure framed by tannin and acidity, and a very good length that ends with a peppery finish. Some alcohol heat - serve at 60-64 degrees. Nov. 2014.
3.0 Stars
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Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Grigio 2014
Central Valley, Chile$9.95
This Pinot Grigio has a nose of stone and tropical fruit (peach, dried pineapple). The palate is medium bodied, slightly viscous with lemon citrus providing good acidic structure. Very good length but the 14% ABV is noticeable with a slight burn. Like the entire Cono Sur Bicicleta organic line, it provides good quality at an unbeatable price. Feb. 2015.
3.0 Stars
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Moris Morellino Di Scansano 2012, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$16.25
Medium ruby in colour. Not very complex either on the nose or palate and slightly confected, but the shnoz detects red berry and red cherry fruit, anise, herbs and oak (vanilla/mocha). Similar fruit/oak profile on the palate with medium plus acidity and medium tannin (it may have softened with a half year age in the bottle compared to the pro critics' assessment of tannin). Correct for Sangiovese. Good to very good length. Works well with tomato based pastas. April 2015.
3.0 Stars
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Cave Spring Gamay 2013, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$16.95
Gamay does so well in Niagara and Cave Spring's 2013 is a good example. Cherry and red berry fruit, a hint of mocha, a dash of pepper and good vibrancy from the higher acidity. Decent length. Very food friendly, this makes a versatile house wine, so keep a few bottles on hand. Feb. 2015.
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Mas Des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Rosé 2014, Ap Costières De Nîmes
Rhône, France$16.95
A bright salmon coloured Rhone Rose. Aromas of watermelon, tart berry, florals, minerals, spice and pepper. Medium bodied, with succulent acidity making this wine very food friendly. A bit hot. Paired nicely with pork sausage, red pepper and red onion brochettes in a balsamic glaze. July 2015.
3.0 Stars
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Faustino V Tempranillo Rosado 2014, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$12.00
Vibrant pink hue. Red berry fruity Rose that is essentially dry but there is residual sugar apparent. Medium bodied with a creamy mouthfeel, a touch spicey with a slightly bitter finish. As is typical with Rose, it is quite food friendly. Good length. I love the bargains on good de-listed wines at the LCBO. Stock up while you can. Oct. 2015.
3.0 Stars
Wildass Red 2012, VQA Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$21.95
Taking advantage of the warm 2012 Vintage, assemblagiste J.L. Groux does a fine job with this easy drinking blend. Oak is more than just implied, fruit is ripe and pure, and good structure through acidity and tannin (no weight watchers needed here). score 88-89. Nov. 2015.
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