It's only wine but I like it

Marchesi Di Barolo La Tradizione 2017, D.O.C.G.

Young, with firm tannin and acidity, but with fine Nebbiolo fruit. Sour cherry fruit, dried fruit, hints of dried herbs and did I mention the tannin? Yes, this is young and it is Nebbiolo, so a few years of bottle age will see this mellow nicely I should think. Not one for the ages -2025-2028 should be about right. Tasted Aug 2022.

Cuvée Sabrine Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2019, Ac

Seems a bit more austere than the '15-'17 vintages, but this is still a delicious CdR Villages with plenty of herb and pepper infused fruit. Price is unfortunately up $3, making this slightly less compelling value but then again, $19 for a wine of this quality - I ain't complaining. Inflation, what can you do? Tasted June 2023.

Castello Di Bossi C. Berardenga Chianti Classico 2018, D.O.C.G.

A fine Chianti Classico, lively and neat. Delicious to drink now. Organic is a bonus. Drink now through 2025. A very reliable producer. Tasted Sep 2023.

Château Maucoil 2019, A.C. Côtes Du Rhône Villages

Superb CdR, testbook stuff, with more structure most from the region at this price point. Organic too. Tannin is still noted though I think drinking quite well at the moment. Will keep for a few years. Case in point for saving your $$ over buying far more expensive Chateauneuf. Tasted May 2023.

Bastide Miraflors Syrah/Vieilles Vignes Grenache 2019, Ap Côtes Du Roussillon

Delicious red from the deep south of France. Balanced, complex and pretty much ready to drink (though no rush). Very nice. Tasted Dec 2022.

Château La Croix De Queynac 2019, A.C. Bordeaux Supérieur

Solid everyday right bank Bordeaux at a fair price. A bit of herbal component in behind the red fruit. Light to medium bodied, oak in the background. Nice. For nearer term consumption, I see no benefit to ageing anything beyond end of 2023. Tasted Jul 2023.

Tenute Nicosia Vulkà Etna Rosso 2018, D.O.C.

Fairly light-bodied, but with plenty of fruit (cranberry, cherry), and herbs. Finishing with lively acidity and dusty tannin. Quite delicious. A fine Etna Rosso at a very reasonable tariff. tasted june 2022.

Xavier Vignon Côtes Du Rhône 2020, Ap

Bought a couple more while on sale.
nice stuff. the barber wouldnt let me drink though (apr'23)

Classic south Rhone red here by Xavier, Loads of red fruit, pepper and spice and everything nice, like local herbs and such. Some tannin on the finish, but this is not destined for anything but short term hold (just drink it now, while you get your hair done or whatever). Tasted Sep 2022.

São Miguel Escolha Dos Enologos 2020, Vinho Regional Alentejano

A big, ripe, ostentatious Portuguese red. Loaded with ripe, slightly raised fruit, with a hints of meatiness, chocolate and spice. A bit of rough tannin but nothing to complain about. The finishes lingers nicely. Worked perfectly with bbq port chops. A real mouthful (much like the '15)...I loved it. Tasted Sep 2023.

Chapoutier Belleruche White 2021, Cotes Du Rhone

Inflation has taken hold in many of the better value wines at LCBO. Case in point this Chapoutier white from the south Rhone, Used ot be $17, now $20 ( i got it on sale for $16ish?). Anyway, fine un-oaked white here, seems melon and lemon flavour dominate. Clean , crisp, with a very dry finish. I guess $20 is value these days? Maybe time to buy less wine, I can go for a walk instead. Tasted June 2023.