Tony G

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2015, Coonawarra

Thirty Bench Riesling 2015, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula

Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2013, Clare Valley, South Australia

Orestiadi Ludovico 2008, Igt Rosso Sicilia

Fantastic. Pair with lamb dishes.

La Cadiérenne Cuvée Grande Tradition Bandol Rosé 2020, A.C.

Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Carmenère 2008, Peumo Vineyard

A bit disappointing given the rating. Pleasant but not outstanding in my opinion.

Penley Estate Hyland Shiraz 2014, Coonawarra

Fruity without being jammy. Nice complexity, well worth the price. Bought three more.

Heartland Shiraz 2012, Langhorne Creek

This was a dark blackberry, peppery offering that we enjoyed with a mixed grill. I will buy a second and put it away for a year or two, which should help to round it out a bit. Enjoyable.

Château Des Charmes St. David's Bench Vineyard Gamay Noir Droit 2012, VQA St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula

I must preface this review by stating that I have limited experience with this variety. However I was not impressed. This had a green nose, similar to my Dad's home made wine from 20 years ago. The saving grace was that I only purchased a single bottle, contrary to the advice provided above. This was decent, but I feel I could have purchased a pair of similar quality bottles for the money I spent on this.

Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin 2006, VQA Okanagan Valley

Various fruit aromas/flavours, finishing with a pine/cedar flavour that lingered nicely. More complex than my limited wine vocabulary is able to articulate. One of the nicest wines I have ever had. Fantastic. Tasted December 2012.