4/14/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

20 minute decant (sediment was around the cork which was strange - maybe case was stored upside down?) Inky dark red, almost opaque. Impressive concentration and richness, good Cab Sauv character. A bit one dimensional with minimal secondary elements.

4/21/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Good basic Cab Sauv, varietally correct. Probably at end of drinking window as fruit was more on the stewed side after an hour or two of air.

4/13/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Nice unoaked chardonnay. The Musque clone is distinctive, giving Muscat like aromatics and flavor notes. Good acidity and clean, crisp finish.

4/7/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Great Pinot. Tart medium body fruit with nice secondary elements. Good acidity. Elegant wine that is drinking very well now.

4/2/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

20 minute decant (significant sediment). Very enjoyable Rhone with red and dark fruit complicated with garrique and spices. Tannins are nicely integrated.

3/31/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Rich and full bodied California Chardonnay. Acidity could be more prominent but there is enough acidity to provide balance. Nicely integrated oak. Secondary elements not very prominent.

3/30/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

This seemed past it's prime with faded fruit and signs of oxidization.

3/27/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

20 min decant. Better than last tasting 2 years ago. Really nice dark fruit with notes of roasted meat and blood/iodine. Good acidity. Excellent overall with no sign of decline.

3/23/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Nice California Pinot. Deep red with rich dark fruit, quite heavy for Pinot but nicely balanced with acidity. Some interesting subtle secondary elements are present.

3/16/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Starting to fade. Fruit is more cooked than fresh and there is an oxidized note. Time to drink up.

3/9/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Much better than last tasting 2 years ago. Classic Rhone flavours. Good rich fruit with enjoyable secondary elements. Excellent overall.

3/3/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Similar to last tasting almost 2 years ago. Rich dark fruit with a bit of a roasted element. Good acidity. Still drinking very well but probably time to drink up.

2/24/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

30 minute decant (very little sediment). Perfumed Nebbiolo nose, cherries and dried flowers on the palate with an earthy note. Prominent tannins and acidity are nicely balanced, giving this wine a classy and elegant feel. Enjoyable long finish. Excellent overall.

2/25/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Similar to last tasting. Still drinking very well now, no sign of decline.

2/17/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Impressive concentration of dark fruit mixed with dried fruit. Rich but nicely balanced with acidity. Nicely complemented with secondary elements, gives this a nice old world charm. Excellent overall and drinking very well now.

2/18/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Much better than last tasting 20 months ago. Nice rich fruit with green apple. Good weight / mouth feel, nice acidity to balance the fruit. Excellent overall.

2/16/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

20 minute decant (some sediment). Excellent Cab Sauv expression. Black current and cranberries, good acidity. Subtle secondary elements. A hint of mint/green herbs that was enjoyable.

2/4/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Similar to last tasting note. Excellent overall, no sign of decline.

1/25/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

I step down from last tasting 20 months ago. The fruit has faded a bit and the wine seems a bit disjointed. Probably time to drink up.

1/27/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

20 minute decant (very little sediment). Impressive old world nose. Nicely balanced fruit and secondary elements. Less american oak than most Rioja. Excellent overall and in a good drinking window now.

1/28/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Impressive richness and concentration, subtle secondary elements and good balancing acidity and tannins. Excellent Merlot based Bordeaux that is drinking very well now on short decant.

1/20/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Petrol on the nose. Lime, honey with good concentration and mouth feel. Enough acidity to balance the sweetness. Excellent overall.

1/19/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Excellent overall. Similar to last tasting note.

1/17/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

similar to last tasting note.

1/13/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

20 minute decant - very little sediment. Nice Cabernet expression, a hint of mint. Nice rich fruit and enjoyable finish. Secondary elements hardly noticeable.

1/7/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Similar to last tasting note 3 years ago. Still drinking very well, no sign of decline.

1/6/2024 - ccarter5181 wrote:

This bottle was a step down from the last tasting note 18 months ago. Still very good but didn't have the same fruit intensity and had a bit of a bitter edge.

12/31/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Unusually dark and rich for gamay. Hard to rate this atypical Beaujolais. Drinks more like a good Bordeaux with some extra acidity. Nice rich fruit with good concentration and nice supporting secondary elements. I'm curious how this will age in the cellar.

12/30/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Similar to last tasting note. Still drinking very well, no sign of decline.

12/16/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

30 min decant. Very nice red fruit with roses and tar. Tannins are not too aggressive at this stage. Very good food wine, excellent overall.

12/17/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Best tasting so far (bottle 3 of 3). Drinking very well now on short decant. Good fruit with nice supporting secondary elements. Well balanced acidity. Excellent overall.

12/15/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Nice lighter wine with crisp acidity. Nicely aromatic.

11/24/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Well made but I found the fruit to be a bit lacking and the acid level quite high and out of balance. Detected some herbal notes. Not much change after a day in the fridge.

11/18/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Solid red burgundy with impressive concentration. Secondary elements were somewhat muted but more cellar time could help.

11/15/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Good fruit concentration with note of caramel and citrus. Well balanced acidity leaves a lighter and fresher impression. Long enjoyable finish. Excellent overall.

11/11/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Solid Chianti Classico Riserva. Starting to show some maturity at 10 years old. Nice cherry with floral and leather notes. Good acidity balances the wine.

11/4/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Much better than last tasting 2 years ago. At 7 years old, this wine is really hitting it's stride. Good tart red cherry with subtle secondary elements. Impressive concentration and intensity. Fine acidity leads to a nicely balanced wine. Long finish that lingers.

10/28/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Vibrant, fresh Ontario Sauvignon Blanc. Good concentrated grapefruit, gooseberry flavours, gripping acidity and a clean finish. Drinking well now.

10/27/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

I was expecting a lighter wine but this drank like a Malbec. 14% alcohol with full rich dark fruit. Drinking well now, good value at $17 CAD.

10/21/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Impressive aromatic nose. Nice Lychee on the palate with good acidity. Very refreshing and a nice departure from more popular white varieties. Good QPR.

10/15/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Nice Ontario Pinot. Tangy cherry, earthy with significant acidity.

10/15/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Enjoyable Ribera del Duero. A bit closed a first, better after 60 minutes of air.

10/16/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Really expressive nose of peach and honey with a hint of citrus. Similar on the palate with good acidity balancing the sweetness. Long enjoyable finish.

10/8/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

20 minute decant (significant sediment). Impressive perfumed nose of dark fruit with hints of smoked meat. Nice rich dark fruit with impressive concentration on the palate with notes of smoked meat and graphite. Long smooth finish. Excellent overall and drinking very well right now.

10/1/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Nice refreshing dry Ontario rose. Strawberry and citrus with good acidity. Good value at $20 CAD

9/23/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

1 hour decant (very little sediment). Nice full red fruit nose with hints of earth and garrique. Similar on the palate, full bodied with impressive fruit concentration. Nicely balanced acidity and good structure. Long finish. Excellent overall.

9/21/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Better than last tasting 3 years ago. Some nice secondary elements now. After 2-3 hours of air it was going downhill so probably time to drink up.

9/16/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Excellent PEC Pinot Noir. Tart red fruit with a hint of beetroot. Refreshing with good acidity and an impressive finish. Better after a day in the fridge with private preserve which bodes well for future development.

9/11/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Similar to last tasting 1 year ago. Still drinking well, good value.

9/2/2023 - ccarter5181 wrote:

Tropical fruit with good concentration. Nicely balanced with acidity. Good value at $30 CAD.