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Stratus Cabernet Franc 2007

Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
4375 days ago

sit. sip. savour. scored this wine: 82/100

this ruby red Cabernet Franc offers aromas of mint, fresh berry & vanilla. upon tasting, elements of tart yet cooked fruit, smoke & salt emerge. medium plus body.

Fielding Estate Winery Cabernet Franc 2010

V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
4375 days ago

sit. sip. savour. scored this wine: 85/100

this youthful purple Cab Franc has smoke/earth, ripe berry, vegetal/green pepper, mint, wood/hickory & herbaceous aromas. the flavours follow suit. a great match for lamb to cut the fat & gaminess, mushroom to match earthiness or stuffed peppers.

Haycutters

Shingleback Haycutters Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2009

Mclaren Vale Adelaide Hills, Australia
4375 days ago

sit. sip. savour. scored this wine: 85/100

lemon green Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon blend with typical SB aromas of gooseberry, grass, citrus along with rich, ripe tropical elements. the flavours lean toward green apple, grassy freshness & peach.

Village Reserve

Le Clos Jordanne Village Reserve Pinot Noir 2008

V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
4375 days ago

sit. sip. savour. scored this wine: 82/100

this garnet red Pinot Noir offers aromas of smoke, earth, ripe dark fruit & floral/rose. the flavours begin out somewhat alcoholic/hot/sharp then waft into earthy dark fruit. medium acid & tannins lend to ageing.

Open Riesling Gewürztraminer 2011

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
4375 days ago

sit. sip. savour. scored this wine: 84/100

delicate peach, floral/rose aromas lead into rose/rose oil & tangerine on the palate. this mild sipper is somewhat sweet & inviting at only 11.5% ABV.

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Memorable Wine

old bottles of Tokaji - Szamorodni Dry 1988, Szamorodni Sweet 1973 & Tokaji Aszu 1975

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First Wine

most likely Hungarian wine

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Unusual Wine Experience

3 bottles of Tokaji found in my uncle's stash

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rosé

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