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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

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

Piekenierskloof Shiraz 2020, Wo Piekenierskloof

Aromas of cherry, and dried herbs. The main issue with this wine is I felt it was too tannic and too acidic. It did smooth out a bit after about an hour but I still feel that this wine needs more time. Perhaps 3 more years before it starts to become more balanced.
Tasted September 2023.

Tros De Mas Vilella 2019, Catalunya

This was a nice wine at that price point. Aromas of dark fruit with subtle hint of flint. Nice amount of tannins.
Over the evening this wine did not evolve so I see no reason to decant.
Overall, a solid wine for $24 but nothing stood out for me to make this a great wine.

Tasted August 2023