todd10

Argyros Atlantis White 2019, P.G.I. Cyclades

When I poured it in my glass I got aromas of bees wax, when I swirled I was getting passion fruit. I loved the acidity and the beautiful flavors of tropical fruit. This wine was so good that I am surprised that the assyrtiko grape is not that popular. Based on this bottle of wine, this grape deserves much more attention.
Tasted December 2021

Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2016, Wo Western Cape

It took me a while to try to figure out the best way to describe the nose. I landed on tobacco with some earthy tones combined with dark fruit. I found the balance of acidity and tannins very good. The length was average. I did not find much improvement as the night progressed so I see no reason to decant.
Tasted April 2021.

Cape Of Good Hope Western Slopes Red 2015, Wo Swartland

I found the aromas very simple, just your basic dark fruit. But where the aromas lacked, the taste made up for. I found this wine had a very nice balance. I enjoyed the dark fruit and with a hint of dark chocolate on the finish. Only if this had a bit more character, then I would put this in the 90's.
The wine did not evolve throughout the evening, so I see no reason to decant.
Tasted May 2021

Huff Estates South Bay Vineyards Chardonnay 2019, Prince Edward County

Before I swirled this wine I was getting buttery notes. Swirling produced some citrus notes with some minerality.
This wine has a nice touch of acidity and a long finish. I enjoyed the oak influenced flavors.
Tasted March 2022

Creekside Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Niagara Peninsula

This wine surpassed my expectations. Aromas that hit me hard were tropical fruit with a bit of citrus. A little bit of chalk was in there too. This wine had some nice length. A refreshing acidity. I over chilled this wine after, and it lost some complexity. I would suggest drinking this between 8 to 11C. If I did not always buy a different bottle of wine, I would purchase a case of this right now. At this price, you can't go wrong.
Tasted March 2022

Konzelmann Lakeside Series Merlot 2019, Niagara Peninsula VQA

I received earthy aromas such as potting spoil. Perhaps some dried fruit. The tannins are soft. Some fruit flavors on the finish. This wine was missing some structure, perhaps needed more tannins. Not really a complexed wine either. I guess for $14.95 I should not expect much. This is a good wine for a party with guest that will not critique the wine.
Tasted Jan 2022

Mazzei Ser Lapo Riserva Chianti Classico 2018, Docg

This is the best Chianti that I have had at this price point. Displays aromas of tobacco and oak. It has more earthy flavors than fruit which I enjoy for a change.
Nice Finish.
Tasted July 2022

Malivoire Estate Grown Chardonnay 2020, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment

Aromas of tree fruit. A nice acidity. A little lacking of any complexed flavours. This is a great wine to sip on a balcony during a nice summer evening.
Tasted July 2023

Fattoria Le Pupille Poggio Argentato 2019, I.G.T. Toscana

The dominant aroma I could best describe as wax. When I say wax, I mean that in a good way! The wine did have a little hint of lemon in the back ground. Beautiful long finish with a hint of apple that lingers on the palate. Nice touch of acidity.

Tasted May 2022

Goretti Le Mura Saracene Montefalco Rosso 2018, D.O.C.

The note that I picked out was like a dark cherry. I think I could even describe it as cherry cola. It was nice tasting with some firm tannins. It was a nice wine for the price. However, perhaps more complexity can come out if it was stored for another year or two.
I also want to add that over two hours, this did not evolve, so I see no reason to decant.
Tasted September 2022