2017 was an exceptional vintage in Nova Scotia. This late-picked Riesling was harvested from an estate vineyard on the shoreline of the Minas Basin. It opens with delicate floral, fruit blossom scents, white peach, tropical fruit and a whiff of steely mineral. Lemon citrus flavour dominates in the mouth, supported by vibrant, but not overbearing acidity, with chalky mineral and stone fruit flavour re-emerging on the lightly sweet finish.
Scents of lemon and lime, tropical fruit and a suggestion of mint lead the way for generously ripe lime, grapefruit and tropical fruit on the palate. Bracing acidity, gritty mineral and lingering fruity zest complete the picture.
Very pale. Light nose of citrus, sharp minerality (shells), lanolin. Vivid acidity, very light body, refreshing mouthfeel, simple flavour and a clean finish. Drink now.
This is a powerful and dense Napa Cab with boatloads of crème de cassis, dark cherry, violets, mint, graphite. The palate boasts sweet fruit and enough tannins to age 20 years. Top-notch juice!
95% Merlot with 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Syrah. Ruby colour with a mature rim; cedary, wood spice on the nose with strawberry and raspberry-note aromas and a light floral note; medium-bodied, full on the palate with blackberry and black-cherry flavours and a tannic lift on the finish. Good mouthfeel. St Émilion in style.
Delicate floral, grapefruit and lightly herbal aromatics lead the way for zesty citrus, stone fruit and dry mineral on the palate. Lively and very clean, it finishes with a nicely balanced touch of residual sweetness.
If you like sparkling wine in Champagne style then don't miss this terrific bubbly from South Africa at a bargain price. Golden straw in colour, it offers a toasty, smoky nose of brioche and honey; it's dry, medium-bodied but rich and full on the palate with a toasty, nutty, apple and honey flavour with fresh lemony acidity.