The “Grand Cru” of the Clos Jordanne portfolio is a full-bodied and layered offering with waves of peach, pear, apple, citrus, honey, hazelnut, toast and spice. The palate is dense, yet refined, with an underlying current of minerality as well as fresh acidity. Ready to drink. A triple-cream brie or roast chicken stuffed with mushrooms would be sublime with this wine.
Tannat is a grape we usually associate with the black wines of Cahors in southwest France. But Uruguay is making waves with this tannic variety. Dense purple-black in colour, it has a cedary, blackberry nose with toasty oak notes. Medium- to full-bodied, it has a dry, spicy blackberry flavour buttressed with firm but ripe tannins.
This classic from the original Chianti area is once again a great success. Built to last, it is already approachable with its ripe, almost sweet red-fruits taste and obvious oak that will need time to integrate. Structure is quite firm, even a bit rough in the finish with a slight vegetal edge. Better wait at least 5 years.
Ruby core with garnet rim. Wide ranging aromas include raspberry, vanilla, cloves, graphite and forest floor. Generous, round palate with an elegant balance of juicy acidity and fine-grained tannins. Almond notes on the finish. 100% Sangiovese. A fine partner with game meats.
Pale gold. Bouquet of pears, apples and spice. Medium-bodied; tastes of melons, apples and ripe pears. Straightforward, good entry-level white Burgundy.
Sourced from 5 vineyards in Cawston, Oliver and Naramata Bench. Granny Smith apple, Anjou pear and Meyer lemon predominate on the delicate nose and minerally palate. Lees stirring adds mouthfeel, while the lean 12.2% alcohol ensures liveliness. The briny note begs for oysters.
Clean nose of cherry and other red fruits with a spicy touch and little oak. Balanced yet generous, with grainy tannins that give it a firm structure, it is ready to drink. An honest glass of Malbec at a good price.