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Wine Review - 2016 Wildass Sauvignon Blanc - 2016 Malivoire Gamay

2016 Wildass Sauvignon Blanc – Vintages 376814 – $18.95 – **** – This is very interesting version of Sauvignon Blanc. It draws a little bit of what makes Sauvignon Blanc great from all over. There is a slight savory note of bell pepper that rears its head to the finish...

Wine Reviews - Traynor

As a bit of a sneak peek to something else I’m working on, I am in the middle of a Pet Nat roundup for Ontario. What started as a few wineries last year has grown into a full blown category. So it was a no brainer to reach out to...

Wine Review - 2016 Rosewood Locked and Loaded

2016 Locked and Loaded Red – $19.95 – ****+ – The blend from this vintage is 34% Merlot, 27% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Franc, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot. Given that 2016 was an unusually hot and dry summer it’s remarkable the amount of restraint that is in the...

Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 85

Last Summer Michael and André went to a magical land called Quebec. Where they let you drink wine in the street. This is a chronicle of their adventures there.

Wine Review - 2016 Wildass Riesling -

2016 Wildass Riesling – Vintages 129700 – $17.95 – **** – We all should drink more Riesling from Ontario. It’s a great way to start building a collection and you don’t need to spend more than twenty bucks to get something top shelf. This bottle from Stratus offers apple, pear,...

Wine Review - 2017 Hinterland Borealis

2017 Hinterland Borealis – $23.00 – ****+ – It really does feel like every vintage the wines are getting better at Hinterland, and that’s saying a lot because the bar is already very high. This sparkling gamay rosé has become something I anticipate as soon as I’m done my last...