Les Crêtes
La Sabla Vino Rosso
Drinks bigger than described to me. More of a medium ++ than medium. A bit fruity to the nose but more full bodied in the mouth with some spice. Nice recommendation from my friends at Bosa Nova in TO. Won’t find it at the LCBO. Went well with grilled lamb chops. — 3 years ago
The Hess Collection
Allomi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Good berries up front with some good spice. A bit dry, but still young (2019). Will smooth out with some age. Decent valued cab. Will get some more to lay down for a few years. — 4 years ago
Tenuta Sant'Antonio
Scaia Paradiso Veneto Red Blend 2020
Great bargain! Nice medium - full bodied blend. A bit dry/intense at the start but softened up after some swirling and sitting for 30+ minutes. Darkish berries up front with a little spice at the end. Funny glass “cork” that took some time to open. Went well with the tomato sauce. Will buy again for spaghetti/pizza nights. — 10 months ago
Les Brulières de Beychevelle
Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2014
Really nice mid-body Bordeaux. Good dark berries upfront with a a little spice and licorice at the end. — 3 years ago
Château Haut-Corbin
St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2000
Nice balance, good berries up front and pepper and a little leather. I felt it could have a little more depth. Ugo liked it more than me. Aged well. Nice treat. — 4 years ago
Casa de Santar
Single Estate Dão Branco 2021
Very fresh, but with good depth and long finish. — 2 years ago
Le Chai au Quai
L'Expression de Margaux Margaux 2012
I enjoyed this. Good berries and light plum up front. Decent, if light, spice and just a hint of earth. Not a ton of depth on the finish, but again decent. Reasonably priced -$40- at LCBO. — 3 years ago
Fournier Père & Fils
Grande Cuvée Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Loved this. With Jimmy and crew and ate some sautéed mushrooms (foraged by Nick) and sushi grade pickerel from Alex’s son’s store. Went beautifully. Nice citrus, hint of grapefruit, but not too sharp and no cats pee👍. — 4 years ago
Domaine François Gerbet
Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2014
Very nice! Good berries up front and not just sweet strawberries; dark berries too. Good depth with a little earth/dairy on the finish. Went great with cheese and dry fruit platter! — 4 years ago
Ian Riach
Bargain of the year so far!! Lots of dark berry upfront and decent finish with some spice. A wee bit dry and tannic, but only a bit and I figure that will soften up some over time. Great find for the price! — 5 months ago