Tag: 2023

Blue Mountain Chardonnay Block 32 Alluvium Reflection Chardonnay 2023 

Tasting Note This is a solid, firm chardonnay with core power. The nose wafts very rich, sophisticated aromas of hazelnut cream, nutmeg, vanilla ripe...

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2023

Tasting Note - Following on from the smash success of a Platinum Medal for the 2022 at the National Wine Awards, the 2023 is...

The Grange of Prince Edward 2023 Aurelia Cabernet Franc

Tasting Note - A few years ago I was dining at The Drake in Wellington PEC with MW James Cluer of Fine Vintage Ltd....

Maenad Wine Company Cabernet Franc 2023 Lincoln Lakeshore

Tasting Note - When I tasted this small batch wine at the Canadian Culinary Championship in Ottawa in January, I was struck by its...

Stanners Vineyard Devil’s Wishbone Cabernet Franc 2023

Tasting Note- Over the years Colin Stanners has had notable success with this juicy, fragrant “Loire” style of County cabernet franc. It pours fairly...

Domaine Queylus Tradition Chardonnay 2023

Tasting Note This showed very nicely at the CCC Grand Finale and finished in the top five from three judges. It is a less...