Journeying through the vines to bring you unpretentious, honest, and fun wine reviews.
7/10 $14.25 Argento Reserva Malbec (Argentina). Inky purple/ruby colour. Very dry and medium bodied. Darker flavours of blackberry and oak, with a spicy/smoky finish. Overall, I wasn't super excited about this one as it was pretty tart and the tannins felt on the middle of the tongue were fairly prominent and just not for me.... Continue Reading →
8/10 $13.95 Inniskillin Unoaked Chardonnay VQA (Ontario). I'm at the Cambridge Mill for a friend's wedding this evening, and I must say that I am SUPER happy with this white wine that was offered, and also impressed with their choice of a Canadian VQA! Yellow colour that reminded me of banana liquor. Dry and medium... Continue Reading →
8.5/10 $32.25 Rosewood Lock, Stock & Barrel VQA Merlot Blend (Ontario). I had the chance to try this bottle over the weekend that was brought to a birthday party, and my only regret is that I didn't get my hands on another glass to fully appreciate it! 👐🍷 Deep red in colour. Dry and medium... Continue Reading →
8.25/10 $16.95 Sterling Vintner's Cabernet Sauvignon (California). Deep purple/crimson colour. Dry with decent body (haha) and a pleasant mouth feeling. I have really been meaning to write a review of this one for so long... Sterling never disappoints! We have purchased this reliable cab sauv many times over. It is super smooth and tastes of... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $9.95 Mateus Signature Douro (Portugal). Dark red colour. At first sip I was a little concerned, as it seemed a bit much. But after a few more sips and some time spent in the glass, it really morphed into a decent wine that's pretty impressive for $10. Medium bodied and DRY. Tastes of plum... Continue Reading →
9/10 $17.95 Trius Rose VQA (Ontario). Interesting reddish-pink colour with orange hue. When served ice cold, smells like a frosted cranberry. A very beautiful tasting Rose that combines the flavour of cranberry and strawberry with the perfect amount of acidity and ultra dryness, that is sure to please any red or white drinker alike at... Continue Reading →
8.75/10 $19.95 Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand). Beautiful pale straw colour. Citrus floral scent. Very smooth and citrus tasting to start, with green apple/ melon/ pineapple flavours in the middle, followed by a crisp ending. I am pretty picky with my whites, and this one definitely makes the cut; I've enjoyed it on many... Continue Reading →
9/10 $22.95 Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon (California). Dark purple in colour. Smells of oak, raspberry and dark plum. Dry with a full yet velvety mouth feeling (LOVEE). Tastes of raspberries, plum, cherries and a little smoky at the end, but oh-so smooth. This one has to be one of my ultimate favourites to date! If... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $11.95 Vicente Faria Animus Douro Red Blend (Portugal). Ruby in colour. Very prominent oak smell. At first sip: Very nice for Portugal! This blend is dry with a simple yet pleasant balance to it. Big upfront warm mouth feel, smooth and easy going. A little more plummy and leather tasting compared to what I... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $14.95 Lola Pelee Island VQA Rose (Ontario). Pretty label and alluring blush pink colour 😍 Semi-sweet with a playful level of carbonation that I was not expecting. Taste that first hit the end of the tongue with flavours of apple and strawberry. There is an undeniable level of sweetness here (which would usually have... Continue Reading →
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