Haywire – Free Form – 2015
I tasted this wine at Okanagan Crush Pad which offers a cool tour of their wine making operation. The concrete tanks come from Italy and allow for the fermenting of...
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Pittnauer – Pinot Noir – 2016 (Kensington Wine Market)
This is my first kick at a Pinot Noir from Austria and this one hails from Burgenland near Lake Neusiedlersee. I must say that it is very interesting from a...
Sattlerhoff Sudsteiermark -Sauvignon Blanc – 2016 (Kensington Wine Market)
Somewhat unique to find a Sauvignon Blanc from Austria as opposed to a Gruner Veltliner or a Riesling so thought this would be something a little different. To me this...
Donnhoff – Riesling – 2015 (Kensington Wine Market)
This Riesling is from the Nahe region and comes from a “living legend”. The Rheingau typically gets more attention from the tourists but Donnhoff makes outstanding Rieslings and this is...
Tantalus – Riesling – 2016 (Bin 905)
Canada is on the map when it comes to Riesling and although I give the nod to Niagara overall I could not resist picking the Tantalus Riesling from the Okanagan. ...
Antidoto – Ribera del Duero – 2014 (Kensington Wine Market)
This tempranillo based wine comes from the Ribera del Duero DO and in particular from the province of Soria. The area has a much cooler climate than the rest of...
Trimbach – Riesling – 2013 (Zyn)
Trimbach is one of the most consistent producers I know and their Riesling never disappoints as Alsace has one of the best wine climates going and great terroir to boot. ...
Trinity Hill – Marsanne Viognier – 2016
This wine was a gift from good friends of ours who were kind enough to cart this bottle back from the North Island of New Zealand from the world famous...
Truchard – Cabernet Sauvignon – 2013 (Zyn)
Truchard makes a stellar Chardonnay that I have had on many occasions so I thought I would try their Cab. This one comes from the Carneros which is more...