Henry of Pelham Family Estate
Revel Cabernet - Baco Noir 2021
Pleasantly surprised by this one. Picked it up at Fortinos of all places. Glad I did - robust and complex, it’s close to on par with their Pelham Baco, maybe tangentially better with that blending of Cab, especially for the price. Highly recommend it — 10 months ago
Bodegas y Vinedos Ilurce
Rio Madre Rioja Graciano 2020
As advertised; jammy but unsweet opening, robust mouthfeel with a long bold finish of leathery goodness — 2 years ago
Trius
Niagara Peninsula Merlot 2024
Very nice, fruit tobacco and black pepper, great with red meat — 3 months ago
Campo Viejo
Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2019
Good all around, nothing spectacular but well balanced and mildly complex. Went great with roast pork and all the fixings. Even better the next day, may need to breathe — 6 months ago
Arnaud de Villeneuve
No 153 RD 900 Côtes du Roussillon Red Rhone Blend 2021
Disappointing — a year ago
Stave & Steel
Canadian Whisky Barrel Finished California Cabernet Sauvignon
Loved it, especially as a Canadian! A touch sweeter than their Bourbon version but still robust enough for BBQ steak — 2 years ago
Giulio Straccali
Chianti Sangiovese Blend 2024
Chianti in name only, barely even wine tbh. Like grape juice with alcohol added. Hard pass — 4 months ago
Kourtaki
Vin De Crete Red Blend
Very fruity, semisweet with a thin finish, not my usual fare but paired with roasted pork it was perfection. Think Pinot Noir Lite — 9 months ago
Cantine de Falco
Salento Primitivo 2021
Disappointing. Good on it’s own but didn’t stand up well to steak, like others of this varietal which I’m a big fan of. Primitivo-lite — a year ago
Walter A Wino Forever
Nope! Vinagar finish even after decanting for hours. Might need to be chilled as it says on bottle, but it’s a hard pass for me, gross — a month ago