Jamie Lauder

9.0

2022 vintage.
Shiny crimson red. Medium bodied, bright and fresh in the glass.
Red cherry, strawberry, very floral with a touch of underbrush.
Velvety tannins with lively balanced acidity on the finish.
The Mavety family established the winery in 1991 and are producing some of the best traditional method sparkling wines coming from British Columbia. — 10 days ago

Jamie Lauder

9.1

2021 vintage.
100 % Arneis grapes from vineyards in La Morra, Alba, Guarene and Castagnito in Piedmont.
Stainless steel ferment with several months resting on the lees.
Pale straw yellow in colour.
Acacia and yellow flowers with dried Chamomile, green apple, ripe peach and crushed stone.
A slightly bitter but fresh finish makes this wine perfect for Vitello Tonnato or whole grilled fish on the BBQ. — 3 months ago

Jamie Lauder

9.1

2018 vintage.
100 % Riesling from Block 5. A 2 acre vineyard in size.
Pale straw yellow. Stoney lime juice, tangerine, kiwi and white flowers.
Crisp and dry with bracing acidity and minerality on the finish.
All hand picked fruit and whole bunch pressed.
Spends 4 months on the lees then aged 2 years in bottle before release.
This wine is built for long term aging.
7 to 10 years is no problem. — 4 months ago

Jamie Lauder

8.6

2012 vintage.
Black currants and sandalwood on the nose.
Definitely showing its age of 12-13 years Black berries, eucalyptus, and crisp tannins..

Still ripe fruit, rich and round. Oak has integrated itself into the wine.
— 19 days ago

Jamie Lauder

8.9

2010 vintage.
Dried, dark Lapin cherries. Blueberries and red fruit with earthiness but not overpowering.
Tannins and acidity have melded beautifully.
Still crisp on the finish.
This Pinot Noir has aged well after 14 years. — 3 months ago

Jamie Lauder

9.1

2022 vintage.
Severine Pinte is the wine maker and she is incredibly talented.
767 cases made. Battonage twice a week for first 2 months then once a week. 5 months on the lees.
Elderflower, lime pith, grapefruit, gooseberries and guava.
Herbaceous with slight tropical fruit.
Crisp, crisp, crisp acidity with only 11 % alcohol by volume.
Bring on the fresh oysters.

— 3 months ago

Jamie Lauder

9.2

2021 vintage.
A blend of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella.
Red cherry, plum, chocolate, floral, prune and a bit of smokiness.
Medium bodied and so smooth with freshness on the finish.
This a great everyday drinking wine.
Inexpensive and works with so many cuisines…..not just Italian. — 3 months ago

Jamie Lauder

9.3

2007 vintage.
Black cherry, leather, black tea, plum and mushroom.
Tannins are well developed and acidity is still crisp on the finish.
Beautiful with Wagyu beef. — 3 months ago

Jamie Lauder

9.4

2007 vintage.
Dried Bing and Lapin cherries on the nose with hints of fig.
Plums, dark cherries, tobacco, sandalwood and dried roses.
Smooth well developed tannins combining well with persistent, yet still mouth watering acidity.
Such a gentle, smooth and refined finish.
It hurts me to say this is my last bottle. — 3 months ago

Jamie Lauder

9.1

2021 vintage. Whole cluster pressed with wild yeast ferment and full malo fermentation.
Golden apples, white flowers, citrus lemon peel, fresh herbs and minerals.
A bit toasty oaky but not Chateau 2 by 4.
Thanks Larry Stone.
— 4 months ago