Alpha Estate Turtles Vineyard Syrah 2011
Florina, Macedonia, Greece
Mature aromas such as tanned leather and dried herbs. Reminds me of elegant and mature Rioja but with more horsepower under the hood. Spice on the finish. Pair with lamb in rosemary.
- Alcohol: 13.7%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Drink: 2014-2019
- Price: $21.95
- Score: 91/100
- LCBO: 115295
Elephant Hill Estate & Winery Pinot Noir 2013
Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Vibrant acidity in this bright New Zealand Pinot Noir with very tart and sour chary aromas and flavours. This medium-bodied, smooth red wine cries out for food. Feed it fresh seafood.
- Alcohol: 14%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2013-2017
- Price: $22.95
- Score: 87/100
- LCBO: 309583
Redstone Winery Limestone Vineyard South Riesling 2012
Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
A spectacular Riesling founded by one of Niagara's best producers Tawse. This is the first Redstone Riesling release from the south block of the Limestone Vineyard, a 14-year-old sustainably farmed block on Twenty Mile Bench. The 2012 vintage was warm and it shows in the pure fruit intensity and laser focus of this wine: white peach, lime zest and a deep core of minerality. I am thrilled with this first effort from Redstone, and anxiously look forward to future vintages. Cheers!
- Alcohol: 10%
- Sweetness: Medium
- Drink: 2014-2024
- Price: $18.95
- Score: 92/100
- LCBO: 381251
Markham Chardonnay 2014
Napa Valley, California, United States
Buttery, rich and enveloping Californian Chardonnay. Lap it up in tonguesful. Toasted almond on the finish. Pair with grilled fish.
- Alcohol: 13.8%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2015-2018
- Price: $23.95
- Score: 91/100
- LCBO: 418277
Hecht & Bannier Bandol Rosé 2015
Provence A.C., France
Intensely aromatic with notes of cherry blossom, raspberry and rose petal. Medium-bodied with racy acidity for planked salmon or grilled chicken.
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2015-2017
- Price: $24.95
- Score: 91/100
- LCBO: 450767
