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If I Could Buy Only One – July 5th Vintages Release

If I Could Buy Only One – July 5th Vintages Release

We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the July 5th release, which one would it be and why?”

Cave Spring CSV Chardonnay 2022, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada
$34.95, Cave Spring Cellars
Michael Godel – Next weekend will mark the 15th anniversary of the Niagara wine region’s i4c, the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration. This week’s only one ...more

Buyer’s Guide to Vintages July 5th Release

Buyer’s Guide to Vintages July 5th Release

Ontario Whites Excel, I4C Chardonnay Ahead, Elbows Up for Direct Shipping and News from Burgundy

By David Lawrason with notes from Sara d’Amato and Michael Godel

The Vintages July 5 release is mediocre. Don’t panic, I will explain. Michael, Sara and I have still found some of the best wines and best values (John and Megha are on vacation) — we and present them below. But as you will see the most ...more

Buyer’s Guide to Vintages June 21st Release

Buyer’s Guide to Vintages June 21st Release

The “Megha” Release: Summer Whites and a Trip Around the World in Sauvignon Blanc
By Megha Jandhyala

This edition of the Buyer’s Guide is going to be a little unusual because David, John, Michael and Sara are away in British Columbia judging at the National Wine Awards of Canada (the results of the competition will soon be published on the WineAlign site). Since I am flying solo this week, you will ...more