Journeying through the vines to bring you unpretentious, honest, and fun wine reviews.
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 →
This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Niagara Grape & Wine Festival in St. Catharines, Ontario, for the second time since 2015... and without a doubt, I had the greatest time! The festivities began at 11:00 am watching the Meridian Grande Parade with friends among a sea of purple and green attire.... 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 →
8.75/10 $26.95 Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Red Blend (Columbia Valley, USA). Deep purple colour. Full bodied and smooth. Rich and smoky, with tastes of plum and dark cherries. Pleasant level of acidity. A very well balanced yet bold and drinkable red that is quite the mouthful. I immediately can picture enjoying this one on... Continue Reading →
8.25/10 $15.95 Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon (Argentina). Deep ruby in colour. Smells of strawberries oak and smoke. Dry (not overly) and full bodied. This is a warm juicy red with tastes of cherries and undertones of dark chocolate. Level of acidity is tolerable. Easy going and smooth, but has enough body and character that it's interesting.... Continue Reading →
6.5/10 $12.70 Santa Carolina Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Chile). Yellow in colour. Smells citrusy. Almost flat with a subtle sparkle. Dry and not overly acidic, but not smooth either. Has a lingering finish that sat on the back sides of my tongue, and did not taste desirable. Although this wine grew on me a bit over... Continue Reading →
5/10 $17.95 Ravens Wood Old Vine Zinfandel (California). Ruby auburn colour. Super ripe and fragrant. You can definitely detect the alcohol content here. I don't think I was prepared for the taste, but I knew I was in for something different by the smell. This dry red has a bold and unique flavour that is... Continue Reading →
7/10 $19.75 Fanti Rosso Di Montalcino (Italy). Clear ruby in colour. Oaky smell. Dry and medium bodied. Initially was spicy/smoky with prominent alcohol taste, then followed cherries and blackberries. This worked with the pulled beef tenderloin tacos we had for dinner, and the consensus was that this red would best be enjoyed with food rather... Continue Reading →
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