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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

Thirty Bench Winemaker's Blend Cabernet Franc 2020, Niagara Peninsula

Aromas and taste of dark fruit. I drank this wine over two hours or so. When I first opened this wine, that is when I felt it had the most potential. Probably about an hour later I felt this wine got muted taking down this score. The odd thing is near the end it was good again? I have never had the roller coaster ride of wine being good, not good and then good again in the same night.

Tasted January 2025

Dagaz Carmenère 2018, Do Valle De Colchagua

This wine started off promising with nice notes of raspberry and black pepper. However, when I tasted it, it seemed off balance and was lacking quality flavor. It had some grippy tannins, but that is about it. I felt it tasted a bit better the longer the bottle was opened, so perhaps decanting for 30 minutes to an hour will help open this up.
Tasted December 2022

Stoneleigh Latitude Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Golden Mile, Marlborough, South Island

I loved the grape fruit aroma and grape fruit flavors. It was pore grape fruity than most sauvignon blancs that I have had I found it also had a nice balance of acidity.

Tasted July 2024

Stina Cuvée White 2021, Island Of Brac

Nice wine with some aromas of stone fruit. Nice balance of acidity. Just a simple yet good wine.
Tasted October 2023