Thirty Bench Small Lot Pinot Noir 2019, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous Niagara Pinot from the Beamsville Bench! Liquid silk, medium-bodied with aromas of fleshy ripe berries. Beautiful balance and length. Pair with veal or roast chicken. Drink: 2022-2026. 461566 12.50% D 750 mL $36.95 Score: 94/100. May 20, 2022
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Georges Duboeuf Sélection Juliénas 2019, Juliénas, Beaujolais A.C., France: George Duboeuf 2019 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, smooth and structured Beaujolais from Juliénas, produced from the Gamay grape. Delicious with crushed raspberry, blueberry and cinnamon spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Grapes are sourced from a single vineyard around the 19th-Century castle in the heart of Juliénas, locally known as Les Capitans. Drink: 2022-2025. 20920 13.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 19, 2022
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Astrolabe Province Pinot Noir 2017, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From the Marlborough wine region, Astrolabe Wines, Province 2017 Pinot Noir is rich with earthy florals, dark cherry, plum, cedar brush and baking spice flavours finishing on a flinty mineral note. Nicely balanced fruit to food-friendly acidity. Tannins are firm and chewy. Decant for one or two hours prior to pouring with lamb chops from the grill, or try in 2022. Drink: 2022-2027. 538918 14.50% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 94/100. January 7, 2022
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