Forward, lifted apple and pear notes with a touch of vanilla, followed by a fresh palate tropical, stone fruit and a burst of citrus. Very clean and food-friendly: try white spring salmon or scallops with a little citrus butter.
An absolute steal from Tuscany! Made from 70% Sangiovese and the rest Cab Sauv and Merlot, it is an elegant red with dark cherry, plum, cassis, chocolate, humus and spice. Sangiovese’s acidity is present and the tannins are suave. Great length and delicious!
Very pale salmon-pink. Light strawberry and dried herb notes plus a hint of fresh cream. Very light body, fresh fruity taste, good balance and an impression of volume in the mid-palate. Drink now.
This wine bears the Vigno (Vignadores de Carignan) Association trademark. By law, any wine ordained Vigno must come from the Maule Valley, be a minimum 65% Carignan, from vines that are at least 30 years old, unirrigated and aged for 2 years before being released. This wine includes 34% Mourvedre, helping produce an impressively concentrated offering with layers of dark cherry, plum, anise, chocolate. Tannins are gritty, so serve alongside some grilled sausage or porchetta.
Intense pear, apple, cream, spice, floral and vanilla hits the nose. On the taste buds, there is much the same, as well as spice, excellent length, creaminess and refreshing acidity. Drink now or over the next 3 years.
Bright fresh red fruit scents, together with green and dried herbal notes and a whiff of mineral, introduce flavours of black cherry and blackberry in the mouth. Tannins are solid, with good acid balance and a dusting of dark chocolate on the finish.
Another award-wining whisky from the Gimsby, Ontario-based Forty Creek Distillery Ltd. The Copper Pot Reserve bears certain characteristics of the flagship Barrel Select, including the aromas of toasted nuts and caramel, along with some citrus peel notes. A bit weightier in the mouth, the Copper Pot sports additional complexity and warmth due to the higher (43%) alcohol level. Lots of caramel, walnut, spice and candied fruit flavours with vanilla, toasty oak and mild spice on the finish.