Porca de Murca Douro – Tinto – 2013 (Bin 905)
So this is the classic Douro blend of Touriga Nacional , Tinta Franca and Tinta Roriz. These are the same traditional Portuguese grapes found in Port. This particular wine sells...
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Les Volcans – Cotes d’Auvergne Gamay Pinot Noir – 2016 (Metrovino)
I always say that Pinot Noir does not play well with others but Gamay Noir if blended properly can be the exception. Les Volcans refers to the volcanic terroir of...
CVNE – Rioja Crianza – 2016 (Willow Park)
A classic blend of Tempranillo (85%) with Granacha Tinta and Mazuelo (15%). This wine is sourced with grapes from Rioja Alta where they take the more traditional approach to the...
Backyard – Nosey Neighbour Red – 2016 (Kensington Wine Market)
Even a sommelier can be lured by advertising! What a fun wine to spread around your neighbourhood though! A blend of a bunch of Bordeaux varietals and some Syrah that...
Torreon de Paredes – Carmenere – 2015 (J Webb)
If you have not tried a Carmenere, this may be a great wine to start out with. The grape was originally grown in the Medoc and went out of fashion...