Wine Review – 2015 Il Barbiglione Terre di Pisa Rosso – July 2024 tasting

The 2015 Il Barbiglione Terre di Pisa Rosso is a diverse, Italian red blend approaching its peak drinking window… Name: Il Barbiglione Vintage: 2015 Producer: Usiglian del Vescovo Region/Country: Tuscany, Italy; DOC Terre di Pisa Grape Varietal(s): Predominantly Syrah, with small proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (percentages unknown) Alcohol Level: 14% abv. Consumed: At … Read more

Wine Review – Chrysalis Vineyards 2014 Norton Estate Bottled

Chrysalis Vineyards 2014 Norton Estate Bottled red wine and wine glass

Chrysalis Vineyards claims that Norton is The Real American Grape. Normally, we shy away from North American varietals given their typically green/unripe characteristics. Saying that, the 2014 Norton Estate Bottled made us rethink our position… Name: Norton Estate Bottled Vintage: 2014 Producer: Chrysalis Vineyards Region/Country: Virginia, USA Grape Varietal(s): Norton Alcohol Level: 12.8% Consumed: At … Read more

Wine Review – 2012 Domaine Queylus La Grande Réserve

Domaine Queylus’ La Grande Réserve is an Old-World Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend showcasing the Niagara Peninsula’s immense potential for producing top quality wines… Name: La Grande Réserve Merlot-Cabernet Franc Vintage: 2012 Producer: Domaine Queylus Region/Country: Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Grape Varietal(s): Merlot and Cabernet Franc Alcohol Level: 13.5% Consumed: At home Recommended By: Purchased it at … Read more

Wine Review – 2016 JC Vizcarra

JC Vizcarra wine bottle

The 2016 edition of Bodega Vizcarra’s JC Vizxarra Ribera Del Duero showcases the region’s mastery of Tempranillo… Name: JC Vizcarra Vintage: 2016 Producer: Bodega Vizcarra Region/Country: Ribera Del Duero, Spain Grape Varietal(s): Tempranillo Alcohol Level: 14% abv. Consumed: At home Recommended By: Found it at the LCBO (local liquor board) Cost: $28.25 CAD For the … Read more

Wine Review – 2016 Vineland Estate Winery Elevation Cabernet

2016 Vineland Elevation Cabernet wine bottle

The 2016 edition of Vineland’s Elevation Cabernet is another classic Cabernet blend from one of our favourite wineries in Niagara… Name: Elevation Cabernet Bo-Teek Vineyard Vintage: 2016 Producer: Vineland Estates Winery Region/Country: Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada Grape Varietal(s): Cabernet Franc (77%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (23%) Alcohol Level: 14% abv. Consumed: At home Recommended By: Purchased … Read more

Wine Review – 2016 Rosewood Cabernet Franc Renaceau Vineyard

2016 Rosewood Cabernet Franc wine bottle with extra large wine glass and pizza slices

Rosewood Estates Winery’s 2016 Cabernet Franc Renaceau Vineyard is a classic Cabernet Franc that shines when paired with food… Name: Cabernet Franc Renaceau Vineyard Vintage: 2016 Producer: Rosewood Estates Winery Region/Country: Beamsville Bench, Niagara, Ontario, Canada Grape Varietal(s): Cabernet Franc Alcohol Level: 14% Consumed: At home Recommended By: Discovered it at LIV Restaurant at the … Read more

Wine Review – 2018 Domaine Gioulis Sofos

Domaine Gioulis' 2018 Sofos (The Wise One) red wine bottle, wine glass and pizza

The 2018 Sofos is a fabulous Greek blend (50% Agiorgitiko, 50% Cabernet) of outstanding value… Name: Sofos – The Wise One Vintage: 2018 Producer: Domaine Gioulis Region/Country: Klimenti Corinth, Peloponnese, Greece Grape Varietal(s): 50% Agiorgitiko and 50% Cabernet Alcohol Level: 13% Consumed: At home Recommended By: Found it at the LCBO (local liquor board) Cost: … Read more

Wine Review – 2016 Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut

2016 Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut wine bottle

The 2016 edition of Francis Ford Coppola’s Director’s Cut upholds the famous director’s legacy… Name: Director’s Cut Vintage: 2016 Producer: Francis Ford Coppola Winery Region/Country: California, USA Grape Varietal(s): Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot Alcohol Level: 14% Consumed: At home Recommended By: Found it at the LCBO (local liquor board) Cost: $42.95 CAD … Read more

Wine Review – 2018 Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon

This complex 2018 Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon has yet to reach its peak… Name: Filius Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage: 2018 Producer: Vasse Felix Region/Country: Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia. Grape Varietal(s): 85.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11.8% Malbec, 1.5% Petit Verdot, 1.2% Merlot. Alcohol Level: 14.5% Consumed: At home. Recommended By: Found it at the LCBO (local … Read more

Wine Review – 2015 Hogue Cellars Genesis Meritage

This 2015 Hogue Cellars Genesis Meritage offers complexity, intensity, and length coming from a blend of five Bordeaux grapes… Name: Meritage Vintage: 2015 Producer: Hogue Cellars Region/Country: Columbia Valley, Washington, USA Grape Varietal(s): 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 16% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc Alcohol Level: 13.5% Consumed: At home Recommended By: … Read more