Cave Spring Estate Riesling 2016, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, softly aromatic Riesling with floral, ripe peach and mineral aromas on the nose, bright acidity with honeyed citrus, ripe stone fruit, pink grapefruit flavours finishing clean with mineral notes on the palate. Produced from Riesling vines over 20 years old. Drink: 2024-2028. 286377 12% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. September 20, 2024
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Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: A Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon with a splash of Cab Franc and Petit Verdot with earthy, dark berry aromas on the nose; dry, full-bodied with black raspberry, dark cherry, mint and oak spice flavours and a mouth-watering finish. Tannins are structured. Pour with a grilled rack of lamb. Drink: 2021-2025. 18721 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 93/100. September 3, 2021
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Seigneur de Grezette Malbec 2016, Cahors, Southwest A.P., France: Wow, this is a juicy Malbec with lots of rich dark berry, plum, fine herbs flavours finishing spicy and vibrant on the palate. Tannins are rich and firm. Try in 2021. Drink: 2021-2024. 645374 13.30% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. January 19, 2021
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Villebois Wines J. de Villebois Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Val de Loire, Loire I.G.P., France: From the Val de Loire wine region, this fragrant Sauvignon Blanc is fresh on the nose with ripe apple, citrus zest, fine herbs and mineral flavours finishing zesty and citrusy on the palate with good acidity for food. Pour with brunch, herbed quiches and goat cheese. Drink: 2021-2021. 15774 12.50% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. January 19, 2021
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Whitehaven Pinot Gris 2018, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A bright and palate pleasing Pinot Gris with lemon-lime zest, ripe stone fruit, fine herb and clean mineral flavours on the palate. Easy to enjoy chilled and on its own. Drink: 2020-2022. 447516 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. November 14, 2020
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Delta Estate Pinot Gris 2018, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A lovely Pinot Gris, fresh and elegant with ripe white pear, nutmeg and ginger spice vibrant, creamy and sensuously smooth on the palate. Chill and enjoy on its own or pair with mildly spiced Thai dishes. Drink: 2020-2021. 14558 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 24, 2020
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