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Ian Riach

123 wines • 31 followers • 11 following

Tenuta Sant'Antonio

Scaia Paradiso Veneto Red Blend 2020

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Ian Riach

8.7

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. — a month ago

Château Haut-Corbin

St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

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Ian Riach

8.9

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. — 3 years ago

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with Ugo

Château Villemaurine

St. Émilion Grand Cru Classé Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

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Ian Riach

9.1

Nice surprise. Was a gift very grateful. Great mid bodied Bordeaux. Nice berries and some earth up front. Not overly tannic and really nice finish with some lingering wood. Wish I had a couple more. — 4 years ago

Casa de Santar

Single Estate Dão Branco 2021

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Ian Riach

8.8

Very fresh, but with good depth and long finish. — a year ago

Les Brulières de Beychevelle

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

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Ian Riach

8.9

Really nice mid-body Bordeaux. Good dark berries upfront with a a little spice and licorice at the end. — 3 years ago

The Hess Collection

Allomi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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Ian Riach

8.8

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. — 3 years ago

Osoyoos Larose

Le Grand Vin Okanagan Valley Merlot Blend 2016

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Ian Riach

8.9

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again....this is very good! A gem from the Okanagan. — 4 years ago

Le Chai au Quai

L'Expression de Margaux Margaux 2012

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Ian Riach

8.7

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. — 2 years ago

Fournier Père & Fils

Grande Cuvée Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2018

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Ian Riach

9.0

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👍. — 3 years ago

Domaine François Gerbet

Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2014

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Ian Riach

8.9

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