Wines scored out of 10 points.
Wines of Southern Italy
September 2022 – Don
9.0 Il Nibbio Grigio Aglianico del Vulture 2003 ~$25
Rich, smooth with hints of cinnamon and tobacco; smooth tannins
8.0 Di Majo Norante Ramitello 2016 $26
Ripe cherry and plum character, medium to full body. Balanced with a nice finish.
7.5 Castorani Amorino Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2016 $25
Aroma of plums and blueberries; fine tannins
7.0 Argiolas Costera Cannonau di Sardegna 2019 $24
Vanilla and clackberry notes; slightly sweet
7.0 Fattoria la Rivolta Simbiosi 2016 $55
Dark fruit flavors, some vanilla; tannic
6.0 Tenuta Tascante Contrada Rampante 2017 $74
A little effervescent, cherry bouquet
Red Pot Pourri
October 2022 – Michele & Ted
8.0 Torbreck Woodcutter’s Shiraz 2020 $30
Rich and jammy nose; plums and spicy notes
7.5 Sobrero Barolo 2016 $50
Bouquet of blackcurrants and a hint of candy cane; alcoholic with woody flavors
7.5 Mas Des Bressades Costireres De Nimes 2019 $17
Bouquet of strawberries and pepper; tannice with flavors of chocolate and mint
7.0 Sartori Valpolicella Ripasso 2019 $19
Full bodied and a bit musty; tannic with dark cherry flavors and leather notes
6.5 Tarapaca Gran Reserva Carmeniere 2020 $19
Sweetish aroma with green pepper; spicy and red fruit flavors
5.5 Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2020 $27
Green pepper and grapefruit on the nose; tannic
Wines of Niagara
November 2022 – Louise & Neil
7.5 Creekside Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 $50
Dark red fruit with blackcurrant aromas and some green pepper
7.5 Bachelder Chardonnay 2019 $35
Floral notes on the bouquet with some vanilla flavors; no oak
7.0 2027 Cellars Cabernet Franc 2020 $50
Bell pepper notes with raisins; tannic and balanced
7.0 Bachelder Gamay Noir 2020 $32
Perfumed bouquet with red fruit flavors
7.0 Pearl Morisette Irreverence 2019 $25
Funky aroma and effervescent
7.0 Bachelder Pinot Noir 2012 $45
Light and fruity with strawberry and cherry flavors
Holiday Sparklers
December 2022 – David
Yesterday and Today
January 2023 – Nicole & Chris
9.0 Le Vieux Donjon 2008
Nose of leather, black pepper and violets. Rich black fruit and coffee on the palate. Smooth and delicious.
8.0 Le Vieux Donjon 2018
Menthol and cherries with spice on the nose with rich, fruity flavors on the palate. Long finish.
8.0 Château D’Aiguilhe 2010
Bouquet of smoky and salty notes with red fruit and a rich palate with high alcohol, firm tannins and some sweetness.
8.0 Château D’Aiguilhe 2014
Violets, black pepper and leather on the nose, red fruit flavors with moderate tannins.
7.5 Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2018
Burnt sugar, cherries and some green pepper in the bouquet; cherries, plums and a hint of chocolate on the palate.
7.5 Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2021
Almonds and toast on the nose, flavors of cherry and a little green pepper.
French Whites
February 2023 – Michele & Ted
8.5 Joseph Mellot Sancerre La Chatellenie 2021 $32
Mildly grassy nose; freshly acidic with grapefruit and apple flavors
7.5 Chartron et Trebuchet Poilly Fuisse 2021 $35
Flinty and fruity bouquet, well balanced, slightly bitter finish
7.0 Roger Pabiot Poilly Fume 2021 $29
Fruity and grassy aromas, tropical fruit flavors
7.0 Jean Pabiot Pouilly Fume 2021 $32
Mild caramel notes on the crisp nose, grapefruit on the palate
6.5 La Chablisienne Chablis 2019 $30
Lemon and apples on the nose, nutty flavors
6.5 Henri Ehrhart Pinot Gris 2021 $19
Honey on the nose, tropical flavors
Chardonnay
March 2023 – Louise & Neil
7.5. Chartron et Trebuchet Chablis 2020 $51
Bouquet replete with pear and a touch of vanilla, slightly sweet and spicy
7.0. Featherstone Chardonnay 2021 $25
Apples and quince on the nose, quite perfumy
7.0. Girard Chardonnay 2019 $40
Vanilla and canned mandarins on the nose, slightly sweet
7.0. Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Chardonnay 2021 $30
Bouquet has a touch of soap mixed with apple
6.5. Louis Jardot Bourgogne Chardonnay 2021 $29
Bright, crisp and apple on the nose
5.5. Tyrell’s Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2019 $25
A whiff of sewer on the nose, slightly sweet
Petite Sirah and Petite Verdot
April 2023 – Don
8.5 Michael David Petite Petit 2020 $25
Intense, inky and concentrated, flavors of blackberry jam and chocolate, rich and delicious
8.5 Sol Rouge Petite Sirah 2017 $80
Deep inky color, dark berries and anise on the nose, plum and deep fruity flavors
8.0 Pirramimma Petit Verdot 2018 $30
Spice and black fruit aroma, black cherry and chocolate flavors
8.0 J. Lohr Tower Road Petite Sirah 2019 $40
Full-bodied and rich, black fruit with some sweetness and moderate tannins
7.5 L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah 2020 $14
Black cherry and some green pepper on the nose, black cherry flavors
5.0 Latina Petit Verdot 2019 $22
Interesting nose with turpentine and menthol, dark fruit flavors
Riesling
May 2023 – David
7.5 Tesch Krone Riesling Trocken 2019 $34
7.0 Russell & Suitor Son Of A Bull Riesling Tasmania 2021 $24
7.0 Butterworth Dry Riesling 2021 $40
7.0 Pichler-Krutzler Ried Loibenberg Wachau Riesling 2019 $70
6.5 Bestheim Riesling Grand Cru Mambuourg 2019 $30
6.0 Cave Spring Estate Riesling 2019 $32