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Mullineux Kloof Street Chenin Blanc Old Vines 2016

La Guardiense Janare Falanghina Del Sannio 2014, Falanghina Del Sannio

This is rich! Cooked lemon, floral ... then beomes more tropical and herbal, (think italina herb infused bitters). really good juice

Bachelder Lowrey Vineyard Old Vines Pinot Noir 2014, VQA St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula

Solid new world style pinot, ripe strawberry, well structured, but nothing that sets it apart from its counterparts.

Renato Ratti Ochetti Langhe Nebbiolo 2015, Doc

Highly aromatic, lifted, almost candied nose..but the fruit remains pure. Tons of sour red fruit, peach skin, rose and a hint of earth. The palate follows in the same vein.

Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve 2014, Aconcagua Valley

This shows surprising elegance and finesse. Hugely aromatic minty, peppery, bright red and dark fruit. On the palate it demonstrates its youthfulness, with intense focus and perfectly balanced and elegant and tightly wound tannin and high acidity. If/when secondary aromas begin to shine through with age, this will be well worth the investment

Domaine D'aupilhac Lou Maset 2015

Nice Languedoc under 20. Very well balanced and showing purity of fruit and herb. Great value

Bonny Doon A Proper Claret 2014

One of the most inexpensive and best products at the California vintners tasting 2017 in montreal. Birichino and Bonny doon among the best producers. This wine exudes loads of herbal, vegetal a,d fruit and spice aromas.. is balanced on the palate

Esporão Reserva Red 2014, Alentejo

Good blend of ripe and fresh fruit, some secondary aromas and spice. Good, but not bringing 'standout' quality.

Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Over the top, lacks purity and balance. Secondary aromas masked by fruit and oak

Pascal Et Alain Lorieux Les Mauguerets La Contrie 2014, Saint Nicolas De Bourgueil

Good loire valley Cabernet Franc. Red fruit, green pepper, chalky tannin. Good structure, juicy, very dry and a long finish, can pair with a variety of meats and fatty grilled fish. Excellent terroir expression, which is something that always makes me happy. Worth a go if you are looking to try a classic example of this category.