Category Archives: Wines of the Week

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 708: Bench 1775 in Naramata, BC

Posted on October 12, 2018 by

Wines tasted this week:

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 706: Memorable Wines This Week

Posted on September 4, 2018 by

Tastings this past week: Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico 2014 (Tuscany – $47.95): Deep ruby colour; cedary, black cherry nose wit a sweet tobacco note; medium-bodied, dry, savoury, dark chocolate and black fruit flavours; beautifully balanced with a lovely … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Week for May 17, 2018

Posted on May 17, 2018 by

Trius Barrel-Fermented Chardonnay 2016, Niagara ($19.95, Vintages #251470) Winemaker Craig Macdonald makes rich and compelling Chardonnays. His Barrel-Fermented Chardonnay 2016 is a wine that’s drinking well now but will age beautifully with a year or two in bottle. Bright straw … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Week for April 26, 2018

Posted on April 26, 2018 by

Three wines to be released at Vintages on Saturday April 28th: Flat Rock Cellars Chardonnay 2016 (Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment) $19.95 (Vintages #286278) Bright, pale straw colour; apple and citrus nose with a suggestion of oak and a light … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Week for April 19, 2018

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Zenato San Benedetto Lugana 2016 (Veneto) ($18.95, Vintages #707158) Bright, medium straw in colour. Minerally, green melon bouquet; medium-bodied, dry, ripe melon and lemon flavours. Well-balanced. This 100% Trebbiano di Lugana is actually related to the Verdicchio family! (89) Food … Continue reading →

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