Mellow green fruit with discernible gooseberry and grassy herbal scents on the nose. Generously ripe green and citrus fruit emerge on the palate, with solid mineral grip and pleasantly refreshing acidity.
Clear pale yellow. Fairly intense aromas of elderflower, rose, pineapple, papaya and ripe banana. Full-bodied, somewhat sweet but with adequate offsetting acidity, tastes of apple, peach and melon, with a long finish. Classic noble Gewürz, a wine for sipping respectfully. Will last another few years, but why wait?
The nose opens on a savoury tone, led by apple skin and backed by honeysuckle and toasted almond. Loads of melon and poached pear coat the round, well-balanced palate. Apricot lingers on the dry, refreshing finish. Solid choice for risotto primavera.
A classic Champagne from a very good vintage showing complex, bottle-aged development with deep colour and a toasty rich, spicy bouquet. Rounded and well-integrated flavours are supported by surprisingly soft mousse, still bracing acidity and a long, complex finish. At its peak now but should be drunk over the next couple of years.
Sangiovese’s freshness tempers the richness of the Shiraz. Its medium body, along with a nose of chocolate chip cookie dough, plums, spices and dark cherries work wonderfully together. There is very good length, as well as a smooth texture.
What a wowser of an Icewine! The bright yellow/golden colour heralds the huge nose of guava, peach compote, buckwheat honey, dried apricots, dried roses, applesauce and spice. Full-bodied with considerable richness, this wine is ready to drink now, preferably with blue cheeses or foie gras.
Another super Stouck (vineyard) wine! This Meritage, which is Merlot dominant, doles out the chocolate, coffee, smoke, cassis, plum, cherry, herbs and baking spice. Full bodied with a concentrated palate and a great finish. Drink over the next 5 years.