Lori scored this wine: 89/100

Summer in a glass! The first aromas brought me back to picking wild strawberries as a child! Dry and light bodied with zippy acidity. On the palate strawberry flavours continue combined with some citrus notes! Don’t be fooled - this is not just a summer wine - pair it in the winter with a charcuterie platter fireside! Today through my pairing is a sunny summer day poolside! Tasted August 2024

Lori scored this wine: 90/100

Took this tasty Zero Alcohol wine to a cottage week with family. Finding good dealcoholized wine is a challenge but this was a pleasant surprise. Not only does it have less than .05 alcohol, and have 4 grams of sugar it’s organically grown! In the glass it presents as a Shiraz; deep coloured with ruby hues and full bodied. On the palate fresh acidity and light tannins balanced by juicy black fruit! We paired the wine slightly chilled with a charcuterie platter of assorted cheese and meats on the dock! A wonderful alternative for those that don’t drink alcohol, or those that do and want a non-alcohol alternative once in a while. Tasted July 2024

Lori scored this wine: 94/100

This is a racy Cabernet collab between Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo and the Chief Winemaker at St Hugo Winery that is a definite winner. Held on to it for a few weeks to taste at our family cottage week with a smoked brisket made on my Green Egg! What a fabulous pairing! Even before the first bite you knew by the aromas this was going to be a match made in heaven. The wine’s full body and luscious ripe fruit profile (blackberry, plum, ripe cherries) matched the smokey, juicy beef to perfection! The polished tannins and a long fruit finish were an added plus! This was a pairing to remember and was the favourite dinner of the week! Tasted July 2024

Lori scored this wine: 92/100

I’ve always been a NASCAR fan but may have to switch to F1! Love this collab with Formula One Driver Daniel Ricciardo and wine maker Peter Munro from St Hugo Winery in Australia! The “Secret Sauce” blend (also referenced on the label) is said to represent Daniel’s character- bold and confident! A trait any race car driver and certainly Daniel exudes! And exude it does - this blend of Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro are stars of the Barossa Valley! Dark fruit, leather, spice, cigar and pepper on the nose draw you in! Flavours of blackberry, ripe cherry and white pepper. Full body (14% alc.) with nicely balanced acidity and tannins. Pair this with a celebration dinner of medium-rare steak after an F1 race, or any night really! Tasted June 30/2024

Lori scored this wine: 90/100

A champagne like wine on a paupers budget! Traditional method sparkling that ticks all the boxes. I’m always on the lookout for the release of this wine. Brioche and apple on the nose, nice balance of acidity and fruit on the palate! A great “on the deck/patio” summer supper. So many great pairings: salty potato chips, seafood, chicken, cheese…. The list is endless!