Jean-Louis Denois built his sparkling winery 20 miles outside Champagne's borders. Free of regional restrictions, he selects and blends the best cuvées from northern and southern vineyards to...
On the nose, aromas of cherry and black plum dominate. More of the same on the fruity palate, with soft tannins, a decent length. Made from 60% Aragonez, 10% Alfrocheiro, 10% Alicante Bouschet, 10%...
The grapes for this premium wine have been sourced from sustainably managed vineyards within South Australia. This Chardonnay is pale gold with vibrant green hues. Flavours are reminiscent of citrus,...
Did you know Canadians use somewhere between nine billion and 15 billion plastic bags every year, enough to circle the Earth more than 55 times if tied together? We’ve been charging 5 cents for...
Did you know Canadians use somewhere between nine billion and 15 billion plastic bags every year, enough to circle the Earth more than 55 times if tied together? We’ve been charging 5 cents for...
Cabernet Franc has quickly established itself as a ‘go-to’ grape in the south Okanagan. Once known chiefly as a component grape for classic Bordeaux blends, it has now broken out on its...
Crisp and luminous, the 2016 Langhe Rossj-Bass is Chardonnay enhanced with a tiny part Sauvignon Blanc. This second grape only constitutes 5% of the blend, yet its presence is felt in a big way. The...
The 2017 Juliénas exhibits aromas of raspberries, Griotte cherry and cocoa, followed by a medium to full-bodied, supple and open-knit palate that’s more concentrated than Chapel’s...
The grapes for this premium wine have been sourced from sustainably managed vineyards within South Australia. This Chardonnay is pale gold with vibrant green hues. Flavours are reminiscent of citrus,...
The wine is made with four clones of Pinot Noir (not identified). The flavours are bright, with notes of cherry, and the wine has a silky texture. Score: 91 points -- John Schreiner, April...
On the nose, aromas of cherry and black plum dominate. More of the same on the fruity palate, with soft tannins, a decent length. Made from 60% Aragonez, 10% Alfrocheiro, 10% Alicante Bouschet, 10%...
Medium red-ruby. The expressive nose offers red currant, red cherry, violet and fresh herbs. Supple and easygoing; a fragrant component of potpourri adds interest to the red berry and floral flavors...
This youthful and highly enjoyable Navarrese wine is made from Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes. There are aromas of fresh red fruit and wildflowers, and juicy refreshing flavours of wild strawberry...
This fun and fruity Italian blend of Merlot and Sangiovese is dominated by aromas and flavours of dark cherry and currant. Smooth, with soft tannins and a lengthy finish. Pair with Italian pasta...
This full-bodied red blend is 50% Gamay Noir, 25% Pinot Noir and 25% Maréchal Foch. It has flavours of plum and black cherry with a hint of coffee and chocolate. Score: 90 points --...
This signature blend is comprised of a range of aromatic varietals from Bordertown’s estate vineyards, which were cropped low and meticulously farmed. It showcases soft floral notes, opening up...
“Cascina Bongiovanni's 2014 Barolo is pretty, aromatic and nicely lifted. Soft, silky tannins and midweight structure make the straight Barolo easy to drink and enjoy with minimal cellaring...
“Sourced from the Teldeschi and Ramazzotti vineyards, with 12% Petite Sirah and 6% Carignane, this impressively bold, inky wine is undeniably pretty on the nose, recalling strawberries and...
AVNI is a Stone family name that means “my stone” or “mother earth.” AVNI Chardonnay combines fruit from 100% Jory soils in Dundee’s Durant and Willamette Valley...
Fowles' Are You Game? line makes the food pairing easy for you. This label features a turkey, making it fairly obvious this is poultry-friendly. Chardonnay from Victoria's cool climate,...
The 2015 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard is bright, pure and focused, especially within the context of the year. Winemaker Stephane Vivier did a terrific job in capturing a compelling interplay of freshness...
“From a vineyard in the western hills of the appellation, this wine shows lovely cool-climate characteristics without skimping on body or ripeness, expressing balance and grace. Tightly wound,...
91 points -- Anthony Gismondi --- Harvested from the 7th crop of Riesling on Margaret’s Bench, and Latin for pretty or fine, Decora is an intensely aromatic Riesling that whets the palate...
WINEMAKINGTrue to traditional style Rieslings, the fruit was hand harvested at 23 brix in late October. Sorted and followed by gentle pressing for maximum extraction. The free run juice then went...
A vineyard that I’ve underestimated in the past but that has given Ken some his most exciting wines over the past few vintages. Ken owns and farms this marine sedimentary site with loving...
The 2012 Arcanum is mostly Cabernet Franc (71%) with smaller parts Merlot (16%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) and Petit Verdot (3%). This is a dark and thickly extracted wine that pours from the bottle...
Moraine riesling is entirely Naramata Bench fruit, of which nearly half is estate grown clone 49. It’s all whole bunch pressed and wild fermented in three batches over four weeks, six weeks,...
