Awesome and Obscure
What makes a wine obscure? We are keeping an open mind on this, because it is actually a very useful category into which we...
On Seven Chardonnay “On Seven” Chardonnay 2021
Tasting NoteIt’s so rare to see this kind of richness delivered with such precision. It pours bright yellow gold. The nose is very generous...
Averill Creek Somenos Traminer 2023
Tasting NoteI have long been a fan of characterful, authentic gewurztraminer that is not just about fruit and floral prettiness. And this example is...
2026 Vol. 1
The Canadian Culinary Championship January 29-31, OttawaThis grand food and wine soiree staged by Canada’s Great Kitchen Party is one the country’s great Canadian...
Stanners Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023,
Tasting Note I tasted this beside the supple, generous 2022 that charmed the Judgement of Kingston 2025 as the People's Choice. The 2023 is...
Rosehall Run JCR Pinot Noir 2023
Tasting Note I was fortunate to taste this new vintage at the winery in December 2025 alongside the 2022 and 2021 vintages of JCR,...