Juicy and bright with aromas and flavours of raspberry, cherry, red currants and strawberry, soft and elegant with hints of pepper and mint, fresh, well-balanced, firm dry tannins and a lasting finish. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Castelao.
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon nose shows blackberry and blackcurrant together with earthy and minty herbal scents. Generous blackberry and blackcurrant themes persist in the mouth, supported by moderate tannins, a light splash of chocolate and balanced acidity.
This is a one-shot release from the good folks at Tawse. Made from the oldest Chardonnay planting in all of Ontario (1959), this wine exudes pineapple, peach, Golden Delicious apple and honey. There is a small kiss of oak which also complements, rather than overwhelms. The lengthy finish is supported by crisp acidity. Get it while you can, as there are only 4200 bottles in existence.
Whether added to a beer or cocktail, cucumber has the same effect: lightening the drink with a unique splash of freshness. Hamilton’s Nickel Brook Ceres cucumber-lime gose is the ultimate summer thirst-quencher: cucumber flesh and a squeeze of citrus ride on a light, bubbly wave finishing with a lick of salt of the lips. It's packaged as part of a Funk 101 Summer School Mix Pack along with a raspberry Berliner weisse, a dry-hopped gose and a Brett pale ale.
Spain’s Yecla region is delivering some mighty fine wines at attractive prices. This is a beauty with a bold nose of raspberry and violets; lightly spiced and a touch of blueberry. It’s rich and complex on the palate with bountiful fruit and subtle spices. Pairs beautifully with Don Heliodoro Romarin Queso sheep’s milk cheese.
Huge peach, honey, sponge toffee, toast, candied pear, bergamot and candied lemon are present on a concentrated frame. Vibrant acidity tidies up any heaviness, and the finale carries long.
Pretty pale salmon in the glass, showing up-front stone fruit, peach and orchard notes before a clean and lively palate. Fleshed out with a little neutral oak, with hints of pear and quince underpinned by juicy acidity through a balanced, fresh finish.