Mclarens On The Lake

Rippon Vineyard

Mature Vine Pinot Noir 2020

Quite light ruby garnet , wide garnet rim . On the nose this shows red currant , wild strawberry , dry spice , dried rose , herbal touches and tangerine peel . The palate is quite elegant with wild strawberry , red currant and those fresh herbal hints , with just a touch of bitterness . Fresh acidity , and slightly gritty tannins . Quite refreshing with good length and balance, that touch of bitterness doesn’t detract from the rest of wine. This is quite linear and focused, perhaps slightly strict , uncompromising in style , but probably has a few years left in the cellar and might improve over the next 2-3 years and last well a further 5 or so. — 14 days ago

David, Tom and 5 others liked this

Robledo Family Winery

El Rey Red Hills Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Red fruits on the nose with light oak, chocolates and vegetable notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, light oak, spices, vegetables, herbs, dark chocolates and black pepper.

Showing nice complexity and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food.

Will not get better from this point, though.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45.
— 7 months ago

Andrew, Jose and 7 others liked this

Château des Charmes

Estate Bottled Brut Sparkling Wine

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of lemon, brioche.
Dry. Flavors of fresh lemon, lemon zest, mineral. Delicious! Could pass for Champagne!

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5
— 2 years ago

Stratus

Niagara-on-the-Lake Gamay 2024

Nose of dark fruits. Clean and somewhat crisp. Very smooth on the palette. Could use a little aging. — a month ago

Stratus

Cabernet Franc 2016

Deep violet hue, elegant legs. Nose has a rich floral bouquet of violets with spicy bramble berry perfume and a subtle hint of cherry nibs. Palate is outstanding for a 2016 (although probably has peaked) with flavours of dried fruit, prune, cedar and playful, well balanced tannins. — 5 months ago

Michael, Ted and 2 others liked this

Hermann J. Wiemer

Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc 2020

2020 vintage. Wow. Medium ruby color. Red fruit aroma. Flavors of raspberry and strawberry jam, herbal note (lovage?), some bell pepper with moderate acid, little tannin depending on the temperature. Give it a moment, it will open up after 10 minutes in your glass. — 2 years ago

Severn liked this

Forge Cellars

Breakneck Creek Dry Riesling 2022

On the richer side but with terrific acidity on the finish. Very good. — 2 months ago

Stratus

Niagara-on-the-Lake White Blend 2012

Really interesting 11 years of age. Honey, butterscotch, apricot, some flowers but a secondary flavor type of wine. Chard is balanced by semillion. Tasting good. — 2 years ago

Ira, Tom and 1 other liked this

Hawk and Horse Vineyards

Red Hills Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Last bottle of this vintage and think it should be drunk now. It will likely last another 10 years but may not be same quality. Decanted this for 30-40 minutes and it opened up slightly. Very smooth on tannins and mellow. — 2 years ago

Milissa and Ron liked this