Alfred Hayes

Peter Lehmann Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

If you can find it, the 2004 is absolutely stunning after 2-3 hour decant. Ripe berries, solid mid and finished with a subtle hint of spice.

Peter Lehmann Shiraz 2005, Barossa Valley, South Australia

Haven't had it yet... Will rate as soon as it is opened.

Warre’s Otima 10 Year Old Port, Douro Valley (500ml)

I've have a fair share of LBV, 10 and 20 yr. old ports and this one holds its own in the QPR shakedown.

For someone who wants to get into port without getting 'serious' this is a very nice bottle and will not let you down.

For a change of pace, try it extremely chilled.

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2007, Maipo Valley

A solid, well-produced wine. More spicy than fruity which can appeal to some, but not myself.

Not to take away from the wine which is excellent, but it just doesn't align with my tastes.

Inniskillin Riesling Reserve 2007, Niagara Peninsula

Bright, semi-crisp apples on the nose and a slightly acidic finish are all in good proportion. The mid-palate has a buttery-citrus texture that eases the transition to the finish.

Solid wine from a solid vintage.

Enjoy!

Montes Limited Selection Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenère 2007, Colchagua Valley

I totally loved this wine it combined the up-front in-your-face fruit-spice explosion on the attack of a Carmenere with the elegance of a cabernet on the finish. The mid-pallate transition was nice enough and for the price this is a seriously good wine (if you can find some).