Ottawa, ON October 2021 Matt's review: This value-priced Chardonnay from storied Chilean winey, Santa Carolina, shows delicious ripe yellow apple, pineapple, vanilla scones, creamed corn, and a hint of hay, all in a refreshing and creamy style that's sure to be a hit with autumn dishes, creamy soups, fish tacos, and summer BBQ. Tasted October... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON October 2021 Matt's review: Jackson -Triggs' 2020 Grand Reserve White Meritage is a blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon, producing an outstanding wine with great flavour, texture, and harmony. The nose showcases sweet Sauvignon Blanc characteristics with lemon grass, ripe tropical and stone fruit, floral blossom and flinty minerality, while the... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON October 2021 Matt's review: Stratus is renowned for producing some of the finest wines available in Canada, and their 2017 Cabernet Franc is one of those fantastic expressions. The grapes were picked in early November, following the warmest October in a decade, thereby fully ripening the grapes whilst retaining the refreshing varietal characteristics.... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON September 2021 Matt's review: This value-priced local (Ontario) red blend is sure to resonate with your guests, whether it be a Tuesday night backyard gathering or a more formal meal. The nose and palate show raspberry, plum, cherry, herbs, with sweet clove and vanilla notes. Medium bodied, smooth, with refreshing acidity giving it... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON August 2021 Matt's review: Featherstone's Red Tail Merlot pays homage to the winery's use of eco-friendly falconry to protect their (sweet and delicious) crop from swarms of vineyard devouring birds. As a key feature of their sustainable practices, Featherstone Estate Winery happens to be the only Ontario winery to embrace this natural crop... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON August 2021 Fontanafredda’s 2016 Barolo is one of the best super value-priced Barolo’s available across Canada. Don’t let the discount price point steer you away as this Barolo is delicious! Primed and ready for immediate enjoyment, it’s very well structured with fine integrated tannins that are supported by the fresh acidity and delicious... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON August 2021 Matt’s review: Classic style of Amarone della Valpolicella, Tommasi’s 2015 shows a complex aromatic profile of dried fruit, plum, sweet spice, balsamic (resin), leather, and graphite. Savoury, with great acidity, and very well balanced, the dried fruit, plum, and balsamic notes persist on the long refreshing finish. Enjoy with braised dishes,... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON July 2021 Matt's review: Following the successful return of Le Grand Clos three years ago, wine lovers will be happy to hear of the introduction of Le Clos Jordanne's value-priced Jordan Village Pinot Noir in summer 2021. A blend of select parcels from Le Clos Estate, Claystone Estate, and Talon Ridge Estate vineyards,... Continue Reading →