Tag: 2023

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...

Bachelder Wismer Wingfield Chardonnay 2023

Tasting Note One of my favourite wines of 2025 was generously donated to the Grand Finale Event at the Canadian Culinary Championship. I ranked...

Closson Chase Churchside Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

Tasting Note I have spent a lot of time with this lovely, lively pinot noir, a wine that combines both energy and elegance. It...

The Long Way Home Chardonnay 2023

This very textural, complex and intriguing chardonnay took top spot at the Toronto Kitchen Party in November 2025, earning a berth in the Canadian...