Michael Loken

Vieil Armand Médaille Riesling 2010, Ac Alsace

A well balanced wine, this showed some lovely honey and apple notes on the nose. For the price, I think this is a decent Riesling.

Barone Di Valforte Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2011, Doc

The wine showed a nice tannin level. Darker fruits with cassis, cherries and blackberries. This is an excellent drinking wine for the price.

Hardys Stamp Of Australia Shiraz Cabernet 2013, South Eastern Australia

For $10, there is nothing disappointing about this wine. The flavor is simple, but did have nice peppery and blackberry flavours. Better than the price suggests, but not the best wine available at this price.

Trapiche Malbec Reserve 2013

Another wine from Trapiche that represents great value for money. A good quality malbec at less than $12.

K W V Contemporary Collection Chenin Blanc 2014, Western Cape

A good value wine, the aroma has herbaceous notes mixed with soft citrus. The taste was slightly buttery with moderate to low acid on the finish. This wine will please most tastes.

Château Les Tuileries 2012, Ac Entre Deux Mers

This wine was excellent for the price point. It had lovely citrus notes that were paired with a buttery finish from the oak. Enjoyed before a Bordeaux tasting, this was quite pleasing.

Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough

Tic Tok Pocketwatch Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Central Ranges

This was purchased for less than $9 a bottle when the LCBO discontinued the product. At that price, it was a steal. The flavour profile is full of dark berries, plums with a bit of oak. The wine is not overly complex and does not really develop much in the glass - but at the price paid, it is guilt free drinking.

Bodegas Volcanes De Chile Summit Reserva Cabernet Syrah 2013

Volcanes Summit Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2013

The taste shows the fact that the grapes are grown in volcanic soil - and in a nice way. The aroma has a pleasant, earthy quality to it. The taste is tempered with moderate acidity and a medium finish. A good wine for the price.