Ottawa, ON October 2016 Elderton Ode To Lorraine 2013 Matt's review: A blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Shirza, 4% Merlot, all from the Barossa Valley. Gorgeous warm baking spices, black fruit, plum, cherry and pepper on the nose. Full bodied, with a velvety smooth texture, it's dry with black berry, plum, and spice on the... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON November 2016 Barón de Ley Reserva 2010 Matt's review: What an incredible wine for the price!  The colour is a deep ruby red with a hint of garnet, the nose shows ripe dark fruit, black cherry, plum, fig, baking spices, mocha, bacon, and cedar - needless to say this is an incredibly complex... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON November 2016 Hidden Bench Terroir Caché Meritage Matt's review: The 2012 is an assemblage of 46% Merlot with 25% Cab Franc, 16% Cab Sauv and 13% Malbec each vinified separately then aged for 21 months in French oak. Deep ruby red, with a rich and inivitng nose of ripe dark berries, plum, and... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON November 2016 Barone Ricasoli Torre della Trappola Brunello di Montalcino 2010 Matt's review: Ruby red with a garnet hue, it's packed with smoky dark fruit! This bold wine has great structure with high acid and big tannins making it ideally suited for cellaring and enjoying with rich Italian cuisine. Decant prior to service... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON November 2016 Sanchez Romate Hnos Cardenal Mendoza Solera Gran Reserva Brandy Review: Butterscotch galore! This sweet and beautifully balanced Brandy, made with PX (Pedro Ximenez) grape from the Jerez region of Spain, would be dynamite with holiday fruit cake, rum cake, or while enjoying a fine Cuban cigar, or one of my favourite... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON November 2016 13th Street Winery - Sandstone Gamay Noir 2013 Review: Medium ruby red, with red berries, plum, leather, and cured meat on the nose. Repeat on palate with mushrooms and balsamic notes added in to the layers of flavours. Great balance with just the right amount of tannins making this ideal with... Continue Reading →

 November 2016 Ottawa, ON 2009 Poli Grappa Di Sassicaia Review: Wow! Beautiful creamy texture with baked pastries, caramel, and nutty notes. So smooth and delicious you'll wonder why you haven't enjoyed fine Grappa sooner! A fantastic alternative to Scotch and premium Tequila, and what a great complement and finale to an evening of fine wine... Continue Reading →

November 2016 Ottawa, Canada Deep and richly concentrated, this fine Oakville Cabernet from the storied Far Niente winery. Founded in 1885, Far Niente, took a breather in 1919 with the onset of Prohibition, and only got things back and running sixity years later. The 2013 is a deep ruby red with a purple hue, the... Continue Reading →

November 2016 Ottawa, Canada The Bollinger Champagne house was founded in 1829, and now nearly two centuries later they continue to make some of the finest Champagne that's sought all over the world. The Special Cuvée is a great wine for celebrating life's moments, big, small, impromptu, there's always an occasion to enjoy a Bolly. The... Continue Reading →

November 2016 Ottawa, Canada There's meditation wine then there's Luce! Wow! From their first vintage in 1993, fast forward to 2013 and wow, what a remarkable success this partnership has been! Seductive, full bodied, deep and delicious, this stunning Super Tuscan blend of Merlot and Sangiovese shines in every imaginable way. Concentrated dark fruit, spice,... Continue Reading →