Journeying through the vines to bring you unpretentious, honest, and fun wine reviews.
9/10 $15.85 Georgian Hills Videl Blanc VQA (Ontario). Glassy lemon colour. Medium bodied, dry, delicate taste. No lingering aftertaste. Really enjoyed this one, and the rest of the bachelorette party agrees! Would definitely buy again. I look forward to hunting it down at the liquor store when I get home. Would pair great with a... Continue Reading →
8/10 $9.95 Beringer White Zinfandel (California). Very pretty clear rose pink in colour. Smells like strawberry watermelon juice. Tastes... Like juice!!! Recommended to me by a friend, and I think she may be on to something! Usually not a fan of sweet wines, this is the perfect balance; fruity and semi-dry. I think it's pretty... Continue Reading →
8/10 $14.95 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet (Australia). Dark purple in colour. Oaky acidic smell. Dry and medium bodied. Can really taste plum/currant and oak. Recommended to me by two different friends, I enjoyed this one. Great flavor to pair with a steak dinner, and smooth enough that you will want to keep drinking afterwards.... Continue Reading →
8.25/10 $18.95 19 Crimes Shiraz Durif (Australia). Very cool bottle! The second recommendation to me by Michelle, I sought this one out at the LCBO and lucky for me, it was the very last one left! Dark purple, almost black in colour (think, vampire tears). Smells dark, like smoky berries. Acidic with an interesting finish.... Continue Reading →
8/10 $10.95 The Little Penguin Merlot (Australia). Clear deep red in color. Cherry/leather fragrance. Just the right amount of dryness and body...I can see why it's popular as it's easy drinking and has a lively flavor. 'Easy drinking' for me, usually translates into wines that don't mention having a moderate or long 'finish'... I can't... Continue Reading →
8/10 $13.00 Grandi Mura Salento Primitivo IGP (Italy). Dark plum colour. Sweet smelling.. Almost a hint of... Chocolate ? Mocha? Ripe blackberry taste and smooth. Dry, but not overly dry. Very enjoyable on day 1, and double the points awarded for still being enjoyable on day 3! Perfect bottle to cozy up with on a... Continue Reading →
8.5/10 $12.95 Jacobs Creek Shiraz Cabernet (Austrailia). Clear deep ruby in colour. Lively berry fragrance. Fruity subtle oak flavour, and 'mildly' dry. Smooth finish. Liquor store coined it as a "good quality wine" and I would have to agree. For the array of flavour in this red, I would have expected a longer, more dry,... Continue Reading →
8/10 $9.95 Trapiche Malbec (Argentina). Very clear, ruby in colour. Smells fruity. Easy, light and smooth. Refined cherry taste, with light acidity. Mild spicy finish. New-to-wine drinkers will be able to enjoy. I am always quick to try wines that are decorated with medals on the bottle. If the wine/winery has won multiple awards, it's... Continue Reading →
8/10 $11.95 Bear Flag (California). Ruby in colour. Slightly acidic berry scent. Given to me as a gift, I was somewhat worried about the 'cool label rule' applying here... But I was surprised to learn otherwise!Dry and light-medium bodied, berry taste. Bit of an aftertaste but not much of a burn. All around, a smooth... Continue Reading →
8.5/10 $15.95 Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz. (Australia). Keep this one flowin'! Dark purple color, subtle aroma. Not super fruity, very easy to drink and mild, but dry enough that it keeps you interested. Smooth with a gentle oaky flavour. Good for new-to-red drinkers, and will please at any dinner party. Great for unwinding after... Continue Reading →
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