Seth Masterson

8.4

Surprising nose for a bargain zinfandel; Leather, dried fruits of all the colours, and a proper use of oak chips.
But things take a turn for the worst when you get it in your mouth. — 3 days ago

Seth Masterson

9.3

Lime blossom, honeysuckle, cantaloupe.
Great acidity, light in the mouth but somehow a little unctuous. This is a wonderful Albarino and under priced IMO — 9 days ago

Seth Masterson

9.1

Smells like all of the great musky things about the dirt floor basement cellar of my childhood home. Tastes like peaches preserved in sweet Riesling. Nice medium effervescence. I would finish every meal with this.

$54 bottle restaurant — 15 days ago

Seth Masterson

9.0

No formals but classic cherry bowl nose and leather/earth palate.
Good value for $65 retail — a month ago

Seth Masterson

8.8

Dark ruby. I smell over ripe black cherry, band-aid, cheap mint chocolate and a touch of clove.
First impression on the palate is a delightful surprise- a lot of dessicated black fruits, clove, sour red fruits.
An interesting finish with a melange of rounded acid akin to a fruited vinegar, popping red fruits and tannins.
2019
$15 retail. Great deal if you wanted a Rioja but only have $20 in your pocket! — 4 days ago

Seth Masterson

8.5

Unpalatable to drink but it's a great cooking wine- and I'm not being facetious it really is my go-to wine for any stews or red meat recipes that call for red wine, strong acidity, dark overripe fruit and high tannins are all the right things for a red cooking wine — 14 days ago

Seth Masterson

8.6

Opened during the great winter storm of '23
Earthy damp basement, some burning candle wax and black pepper.
Tastes surprisingly light on the tongue initially, finishes with a strong tannic dryness and a slightly off putting taste that I can only describe as chewing spent grape skins after pressing (ie pomace) — 25 days ago

Seth Masterson

9.2

This wine is a powerhouse for sensations. 90% Tannat and 10% cab sauv. Horse blanket, violets and balsamic jumping out of the glass. Great nose and refreshingly different.
Powerful in the mouth - hard for me to describe- meaty, savoury, it remind me of a meatloaf that has well browned red onions in it! And a salty (!) tannic finish
Paired perfectly with Szechuan and Taiwanese style meat dishes. — 8 days ago

Seth Masterson

8.8

Initial impression is another overpriced Oakville cab. I'll give it a few hours and re visit — 14 days ago

Seth Masterson

9.0

I wish I hadn't read any of the other reviews first because now all I can taste is tangerine 😂
Really nice, best to drink it now I think- the corks are getting a bit soggy — 16 days ago