95 points wine review: Stratus Vineyards White Label Cabernet Franc “Amphora” 2020, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada

Matt’s review: Stratus White Label Cabernet Franc “Amphora” 2020 is the latest release from this renowned Niagara-on-the-Lake winery. Harnessing ancient winemaking traditions with a modern twist, Stratus has produced an exceptional terroir-focused wine that beautifully showcases the greatness achievable in Niagara Cabernet Franc. 2020 was a 5 star vintage in Ontario, culminating with ideal conditions... Continue Reading →

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wine review: Santi “Carlo Santi 1843” Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2019 (preview)

Matt's review: The pre-release preview of Santi's 2019 "Carlo Santi 1843" Amarone showed great harmony, complexity, and overall potential from this five star vintage. Ruby with a slight garnet hue, the nose shows dried plum, cherry, orange peel, herbs, and expressive spice notes. Great intensity, beautifully balanced with loads of dried fruit, spice, and herbs on the long finish. Santi's Carlo Santi Amarone is anticipated to be released to market in fall 2024. Enjoy 2025-2040. Tasted February 2024. 94+ points. Matt Steeves - http://www.quercusvino.ca

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Wine review: Staete Landt State of Grace Pinot 2019, Marlborough, NZ

Coming to LCBO on April 13th, Staete Landt State of Grace Pinot Noir from the Rapaura & Brancott sub appellations of Marlborough, NZ. Light ruby, the nose shows cherry, plum, herbs, rose petals, earthy notes, and minerality.  The palate reveals the refreshing tart fruit, fine grained tannins, and harmonious balance.  A serious Pinot with its impressive structure and complexity, a fantastic expression of this top of the line State of Grace label Pinot.   Enjoy over the next five years with grilled lamb or pork tenderloin.  Tasted April 2024.  93 points.  Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca

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Wine review: Gradis’ Ciutta Chardonnay 2017.

Flashback to tasting the impressive terroir-focused wines that Robert Princic of Gradis’Ciutta winery is producing in Collio DOC. This one being the 2017 Chardonnay. Incredibly elegant and complex, loaded with crisp orchard fruit, brioche, lees, and minerality. Remarkable balance with intriguing texture, the harmony of fruit and minerality producing an age-worthy wine you’ll want to enjoy now and over the next 15 years with creamy dishes or pan fried fish with fruit chutney. A masterpiece from this renowned Collio producer. Highly recommended. Tasted May 2023.

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