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Bottega Pinot Grigio Rosé 2021

Pale salmon in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice crisp dry citrus notes, acidity and minerality. Without food the acidity sticks nicely to the tongue, a beautiful sipper. with food the wine’s … Continue reading

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High Heaven Majestic Pines Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Dark in color with a nice black berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice black berries to match the nose, maybe even some black currants along with some mocha notes. On the medium length finish the … Continue reading

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Thirty Bench Winemaker’s Rosé 2021

$22.95VINTAGES#:27024 Pale salmon in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some mild effervescent notes along with crisp dry acidity and a hint of zesty tartness. Lots of crisp minerality and strawberries coming through. There’ … Continue reading

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2017 Batasiolo Barolo DOCG

Garnet in color with a mild nose of red cherries. On the mid palate the wine displays deep rich cherries along with dark chocolate notes. On the longer side in length the wine’s tannins are BIG, FIRM and ripe, sticking … Continue reading

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Kew Vineyards Old Vine Chardonnay 2019

Pale golden in color with a nice apple and pear nose. On the mid palate the wine displays lovely apple and pear fruits along with some nice vanilla notes. On the medium length finish the wine is nice and dry … Continue reading

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Patrizi Nebbiolo d’Alba 2019

Garnet in color with a mild red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice dried fruit notes and red cherries along with some tomato. On the medium length finish the wine displays some mild acidity and … Continue reading

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Casale dello Sparviero Chianti Classico 2018

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate this wine is a spot on varietal Chianti Classic with nice cherry and mocha notes. On the medium length finish the wine is nice and dry with smooth tannins, … Continue reading

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Pasqua 11 Minutes Rosé 2021

Pale salmon in color with an odd pink grapefruit nose. The wine took me off guard, it was NOT what I was expecting. On the mid palate the wine displays strong, dominant pink grapefruit notes along with some strong acidity. … Continue reading

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Confidencial Reserva Rosé 2021

Pale salmon in color with a soft strawberry nose … On the mid palate the wine displays some nice sharp tart strawberry notes that stick nicely on the tongue. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice vibrant … Continue reading

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Frei Brothers Reserve Chardonnay 2019

Pale golden in color with a vibrant apple/pear nose. On the mid palate the wine displays absolutely spot on varietal oaked chard with apple and pear, nice vanilla noes, and some nice creaminess. On the medium length finish the wine … Continue reading

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Château Bouscassé 2016

Dark in color with a smoky, earthy nose along with some black berries. On the mid palate the wine displays deep rich black berries along with some nice peppery notes, vibrant acidity and firm tannins. On the medium length finish … Continue reading

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2016 Monte Antico

Dark in color with a nice mild dark berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice rich dark cherry notes along with some nice dark plum and tomato notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays … Continue reading

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Glen Carlou Pinot Noir Rosé 2021

Salmon in color with a mild slightly minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some soft citrus and grapefruit notes, but where this wine lives is in the finish. On the medium length finish the wine displays some … Continue reading

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2021 Aveleda Fonte Rose

Salmon in color with a smoky flinty nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice crisp minerality, strawberries and the like. The minerality sticks nicely to the tongue leaving some almost lime hints. On the medium length finish … Continue reading

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2020 Cave Spring Dry Rosé VQA

Pale salmon in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays lovely vibrant tart strawberry and cranberry notes along with some strong palate coating citrus notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays vibrant acidity … Continue reading

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Famille Perrin Réserve Rosé 2021

Very pale salmon in color with a soft minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine delivers some strong acidity, tart pink grapefruit and citrus notes. On the medium length finish the acidity sticks to the tongue nicely … quite … Continue reading

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Jean-Pierre Moueix Bordeaux 2018

Dark in color with a mild dark berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays nice rich black cherry and black plum along with some dark chocolate notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice pepper, … Continue reading

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Cline Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Dark in color with a rich dark berry nose … a promising sign of what’s to come! On the mid palate the wine is a deep rich dark berry, dark cherry, dark chocolate and the like. A lovely rich wine. … Continue reading

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Mazzei Ser Lapo Riserva Chianti Classico 2019

Dark in color with a mild cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine packs a punch with vibrant dark cherries, dark chocolate tomato and mocha notes. On the medium length finish especially without food the wine displays lovely rich, … Continue reading

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Tom Gore Chardonnay 2018

These days, I find myself in the minority, I enjoy oaked chards. This one is golden in color with a nice apple and pear nose. On the mid palate the wine is a lovely well oaked, but not over baked … Continue reading

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Imagery Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Dark in color with a mild black berry nose along with some oaky notes. On the mid palate the wine displays dark black berries to match the nose along with some mild oaky notes. On the medium length finish there’s … Continue reading

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2014 Monte Antico

From the LCBO web site, check stock: Sangiovese Blend 750 mL bottle  |   VINTAGES#:  69377$15.955.0 (2)Write a Review This modern Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cab offers refined cherry and berry aromas with enough structure for short-term cellaring or pairing with food tonight. … Continue reading

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Peter Lehmann The Barossan Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Inky dark in color with a nice black cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some juicy rich black cherry notes to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine display some nice dusty tannins, a … Continue reading

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Château Gémeillan 2014

Dark in color with a nice black berry nose … On the mid palate the displays lovely rich black berries, black cherries and the like to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some vibrant acidity … Continue reading

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Piazzano Ventoso Sangiovese 2019

Dark in color with a mild cherry nose with some oaky notes coming through. On the mid palate this wine is a BIG one with lots of dark cherries, tomato notes, firm vibrant acidity and noticeable oak. On the medium … Continue reading

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