Peach pie, pineapple, honey, nutmeg, vanilla, caramel, citrus, cream, orange peel and sweet apple are all present in this polished Chardonnay. Excellent length, crisp acidity and a spice-tinged finale cap it all off.
Here you will find a great Meritage from a less-than-easy vintage for dark grapes. Medium body; the raspberry, cassis, savoury herbs, tea, toast and violets are supported by some granular tannins. Great length. Now to 2018
Quite remarkable how well this wine has aged. Lovely, pretty and elegant with perfumed aromas of dried roses and violets, earth, tobacco and spice, soft tannins, silky mouthfeel and flavourful finish. The length is just starting to shorten a touch, but the wine is still quite focused and delicious. Drink now with a simple mushroom risotto.
Sometimes an inexpensive little white fits the occasion. This is a crowd-pleaser with friendly peach, tropical fruits and fresh, forward citrus notes on the nose that carry through to the palate. A white that will appeal to just about everyone at your party. Serve with grilled scallops.
The Gaillac region in southwest France produces some nifty red wines from grapes you may not have ever heard of. This wine is made from Duras, Broucal and a little Syrah. It’s deep purple-ruby in colour with an earthy black-fruit nose in which the small amount of Syrah sings through. Medium-bodied and dry, the smoky, savoury flavours make it the perfect red wine for barbecued meats.
Very deep plum-red. Aromas of dates, raisins and dried figs, with a judicious dollop of oak. Fresh-tasting strawberry and raspberry flavours are nicely balanced with tannins and acidity. This will peak soon. It was fantastic with a grilled pheasant quarter.
Delightfully complex, elegant, rich and subtle, with a core of ripe, spicy currant, black cherry and plum that's pure and focused, supple and juicy, with an amazing finish that reverberates with flavour. Shows great balance, concentration and persistence. A decade old and still just a baby. Exceptional.