Warmly ripe, spicy-scented red cherry on the nose shifts to black cherry and dark chocolate in the mouth, with firm tannic structure and appetizing acidity. Shows a little more weight and ripeness than expected, likely attributable to the attractive 2015 vintage.
One of the best value traditional method sparkling wines you will find from France! Toast, peach, pear, binned apple, lemon, mushroom and spiciness are all present. The rich texture, lively acidity and protracted finale make for one fine bubbly! A blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Mauzac.
Clear very deep crimson. Luscious aromas of cassis, treacle toffee and sweet Amaretto-like oak, with some earthiness from the Merlot. Ripe red berry fruit and brandy chocolate on the palate is supported by high acidity and noticeable tannins, but the flavours are mature, so drink this year. Terrific with a beefy, cheesy meat pie.
From Osoyoos vineyards, aged 10 months in some new but mainly used French oak. Upfront notes of vanilla, butterscotch and tropical notes followed by a creamy but well-structured palate defined by well managed oak, with citrus and orchard fruits through the finish.
Dusty stone, black cherry and raspberry fill the shorter palate of this Malbec/Bonarda/Syrah blend, one floating with perfumed blue fruits (plums, blueberries) and clipped with grippy, dusty tannins. A unique blend, shaped with a veneer of oak and ample coating of black peppercorns. Meant for your mid-week meatballs, well-intended and appreciated.
Yes, there is no typo, this is a 100% Tempranillo from Ontario. From a warm vintage comes this fullish rendition with plum, strawberry, black raspberry, cedar, coffee, pepper and vanilla. It is dry with good grip and a long finish. Now to 2022.
Dark ruby, purplish rim. Spicy nose of cinnamon, ripe red fruits, a hint of anise. Soft attack, supple and generous fruit. Velvety middle palate, long finish. Great to drink now and good for 5 to 7 years in the cellar.