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Dianne Sheridan - Sommelier

Dianne Sheridan - Sommelier

Speck Family Reserve

Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Baco Noir 2014

Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
2831 days ago

Dianne scored this wine: 94/100

Intense and full bodied, infused with the aromas of leather, dark chocolate, roses, spice, vanilla and dark fruit. It has a smooth, deep, long blackberry finish. It's a winner! Serve with steak, ribs and blue cheese. Tasted: January 2017

Tres Picos

Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha 2010

D.O., Campo De Borja, Spain
2790 days ago

Dianne scored this wine: 93/100

I brought this wine out of my cellar. Decant for 2 hours and enjoy! The grapes for this wine were harvested from old-vine Garnacha vineyards that cling to rugged terrain on the slopes of the famous Moncayo Mountain with low yields of less than 2 t/acre. It is 100% Garnacha, aged in stainless steel and French oak. Very jammy, full bodied, ripe blackcherry, blackberries, herbs, chocolate. Very smooth. Long ripe blackberry finish. Pair with a maple marinaded salmon fillet . Reviewed: March 2017.

Ice Cuvée

Peller Estates Ice Cuvée Rosé

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
2818 days ago

Dianne scored this wine: 93/100

This lovely Sparkling Rose from Peller Estates is just divine. It is made in the traditional "methode" with hand picked Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gamay Noir grapes. Vidal Icewine is added for the finishing touch. This dry sparkling wine is clean, crisp with hints of yeast, raspberry and strawberry. It has a creamy mouthfeel with fine, vibrant bubbles. A beautifully crafted sparkling wine Pair with soft creamy cheeses, chicken, salmon.

Tres Picos

Borsao Tres Picos Grenache 2014

Campo De Borja D.O., Spain
2840 days ago

Dianne scored this wine: 92/100

Aromatic with black currants, dark berries, raspberry, chocolate, leather, vanilla with a hint of coffee. Full bodied, smooth and well balanced. Long berry, plum finish with a bit of sweetness at the end. Great value. Lovely with Blue cheese, aged cheddar.

2804 days ago

Dianne scored this wine: 92/100

This Chianti Classico Reserva is aged in oak barrels for 24-36 months. It is 95% Sangiovese with 5% Caniolo, used to soften the tannins of the Sangiovese while adding more fruitiness to the wine. It is a more traditional style Chianti. On the nose it has black cherry, floral notes (violets), mocha, cinnamon and tobacco. It is dry, medium bodied with a long, lingering black cherry, mocha finish. Can be aged a few more years to round out the tannins, depth and character of the wine. Pair with game dishes. Reviewed: February 2017

Dianne Sheridan - Sommelier

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Winner World's Best Drink Writer
WFour-Time Winner James Beard Foundation
Five-Time Winner Association of Food Journalists
Six-Time Winner Bert Greene Award
Best Wine Literature Book Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
Online Writer of the Year Louis Roederer International Wine Writing Award