Gamay Noir, it is one of my favourite grape varieties and only two places in the world seem to make versions that are truly one of a kind: Beaujolais, France (the home of Gamay) and Ontario, Canada (the grape's new adopted home). Today it's Ontario's time to show off: youtu.be/9NoHSykJVDM
I spent some time last year in Piedmont, learning about Barbera. This is not one I tried during that trip; but it was one I tried soon after and I was very impressed. Today, it's the Vinicola Arno 2021 Barbera D'Asti Superiore - Maria Augusta : youtu.be/7Ixc7oZILYM #wine #winereview #italianwine
Ontario makes great Pinot Noir, there is no doubt about that. But what happens when circumstances create the ideal conditions to make a limited amount of the really good stuff? You need a winemaker who recognizes it and then steps up to the challenge. youtu.be/FZKnr97Hv9o #wine #winereview #ontario
Everyone can agree this is an entry-level Bordeaux as it gets; but still it packs some bang. Today, it's the Mouton Cadet 2022 Bordeaux Red: youtu.be/5JdonuHcA9I - #moutoncadet #frenchwine #winereview #wine #redwine
Egalite means equal, and all things being equal, this should not have been as good a wine as it is - I'll explain why in this week's video. Today, it's the Black Bank Hill 2021 Egalite: youtu.be/G0TfNgO9FPk
#wine #winereview #ontariowine
Looks like I'm going to head down the Pinot Noir road today; heading into Ontario and checking in on a winery that has been doing Pinot right, right from the start. Today, it's the Tawse Winery 2022 Cherry Avenue Pinot Noir.
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#wine #winereview #ontariowine
What a #pinotgris worth talking about? This is the SURPRISING Moraine Winery 2024 Pinot Gris (British Columbia) youtu.be/FPhh02E_ak0?...
#wine #canadianwine #whitewine #britishcolumbia
Hold the phone, what have we here? Something new from Chianti Rufina - it's Terraelectae, it's pretty exciting stuff and it is from one of the icons of the region. Let's have a look (and taste) of the Selvapiana 2020 Vigneto Erchi Terraelectae youtu.be/GhfPCiaUTXE
During my winter of 2024 discovery of Nizza Monferrato, I also discovered some wonderful bubbles (I never say no to sparkling wine) - this is one of them: La Gironda 2017 Galandrino Brut - youtu.be/rdHCYnao8yY
RARE - Strewn 2020 Terroir Cabernet Franc (Canada) - they actually treat these wines like something special and not just a way to make extra money every single year: youtu.be/7NMJ9z1qIa8 #wine #strewn #ontariowine
If somebody tells you the 2022 Bordeauxs are great, believe them - even the 2nd wines are spectacular, like this one ... today it's the Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2022 Lacoste Borie: youtu.be/QnVF-nkNnkQ
#winereview #bordeaux #frenchwine
Here's something exciting from Bolgheri (not Bulgari or Bulgaria) what is that excitement you might ask? Well let me tell you about it ... Today it's the Orma Winery 2021 Orma youtu.be/bAE6AYGkWHs #wine #winereview #italianwine #ormawine
While the real story here should be the 100-year old wine I tasted at a dinner Capezzana hosted; there was no way I was going to put my hands on one of those. What I did find, was a bottle of red that blew my hair back; or at least showed exceptionally well. youtu.be/PDQ8pTMuopY #italianwine #review
Sparkling wine from the south of Italy? Does it sound like a good idea to you? I was iffy on the subject until I tried this wine - now I'll double down and tell you about it ... also, check out my new hat. Thoughts? Today it's the Feudi di San Gregorio DUBL - Edition III youtu.be/CnTkqMTBd7g #wine
Time to talk Bordeaux, I spent the better part of a month there in January 2025 and the wines bearing the date 2022 are spectacular. This is just another one of those finds: Chateau la Fleur de Bouard 2022 Lalande de Pomerol: youtu.be/fRCMCGJ-gA0 - #france #bordeaux #redwine #winereview
I've talked about Nizza before, and I'm about to do it again. Nizza is Cru Barbera, I'll tell you more about it in this video, which was shot in the north of Italy. Today I'm looking at the La Gironda 2021 Le Nicchie, Nizza youtu.be/oAari2gKTtA - #wine #winereview #piedmont #italianwine
Le Clos Jordanne is back baby, yes it has been for a bit now; but it has a new home, a real brick and mortar building, with a cellar and everything. It's not exactly the winery they conceived all those years ago, but it does give the wine a new home. youtu.be/zQFD2GqxlwM #Chardonnay #winereview
Every year I find myself liking more and more of the Gran Selezione wines - I think it is because Tuscan winemakers are starting to get a handle on this style. Today it's the Poggio al Sole 2022 Casasilia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione: youtu.be/4R0U6kpWlSo - #winereview #tuscanwine #italianwine
Oh baby, I am a big fan of the Gamay grape, especially when it is done well, here this Domaine de Bel-Air 2022 Les Granits Bleus Beaujolais-Villages is a well-crafted, beautiful bottle of BoJo that hits all the right marks. Let me tell you about it - youtu.be/LJX0Gl3dED8 #beaujolais #winereview
Here in Canada, many are pining for the day they can put a California Cab in their glass. The good news, there are wines like this Chateau St Jean 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Knight's Valley that could use the extra time in bottle to get to where it will be at its best youtu.be/WrVDBugCKT4 #winereview
Today, it's the Prunotto 2022 Bansella Nizza: youtu.be/X5SzPrfB768
#wine #italianwine #winereview #prunotto #bansella #nizza
During my visit to Piedmont in December 2024, I tasted a lot of Barbera, people said, "why did you not focus on Barolo while you were there?" Because I wanted to find wines like this ... Today, it's the Il Falchetto 2023 Pian Scorrone youtu.be/QjwGWqRt7U4 #wine #italianwine #barbera
Gran Selezione, the top of the Chianti Classico food chain (so to speak). This is a single vineyard Sangiovese that cuts to what makes Gran Selezione such a special wine ... Today, it's the Dievole 2021 Vigna Sessina, Chianti Classico - Gran Selezione youtu.be/2nJ4guNhrao #winereview #italianwine
You've heard that 2020 was an outstanding vintage in Ontario, if not from me, you can read it or hear it somewhere else ... but what happens when a vintage is so good you only make one wine in at entry-level estate series level? Pillitteri 2020 Caretto Cabernet Franc youtu.be/P1SjamNqg0s #wine
As a Canadian, it is unfashionable these days to promote a wine from the US; especially because the majority of our country can't buy them. But I've had this one locked and loaded for a long time ... Today, it's the Austin Hope 2021 Cabernet youtu.be/BbKuPhyg1z0 #wine #cabernetsauvignon #california
If you do not know what Nizza is, you have not been paying attention. Last month I posted 5 reports from the area, and I have done a few videos about these wines. Going forward, you will be seeing more from me about Nizza Monferrato (Cru Barbera) youtu.be/0kqmOotqdWs #barbera #winereview #piedmont
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc hits the right Savvy B notes for me - I find it refreshing, light, easy to drink and perfect for a hot summer day ... Today, it's the SOHO Winery 2024 Peggy Sauvignon Blanc youtu.be/teoJu82e3DQ #wine #winereview #sauvignonblanc #newzealand
I know, as a Canadian, I am not supposed to be promoting American alcohol, but I have been sitting on this video for almost a year - but if you like good, well-made #Riesling ... Today, it's the Hillick & Hobbs 2021 Estate Dry Riesling youtu.be/ovvYigKSl3s
Old vines wines are so super cool, especially when they are used to great effect. This old vines Barbera is amazing and worth trying ... Today, it's the Vinchio Vaglio 2022 Vigne Vecchie 50 Barbera D'Asti youtu.be/OaK3eQjep84 #italy #italianwine #piedmont #barbera
Super Tuscan wines have a great reputation. People are always excited to try them. And it's got Tuscany in the name - somewhere everybody wants to go - even if it is just for a few minutes at a time, in a glass. Today, it's the Tenuta Sette Ponti 2022 Oreno
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