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Latest Columns

18 January 2023 in Chronicles

Hidden Bench Winery Profile

Hidden Bench Winery: This high quality winery was founded in 2003 by the owner, Harald Thiel. Located in the heart of the Beamsville Bench sub-appellation of Niagara, Hidden Bench focuses…
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4 October 2022 in Chronicles

California vs Bordeaux Tasting Report

Comparative blind tasting of Napa Valley reds versus Crus Classés from Bordeaux always attract wine aficionados. As is often the case such blind tastings often reveal surprising results. This high quality…
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5 May 2022 in Chronicles

Tasting Report: Bordeaux 2018

Many French wine regions excelled in 2018. The Bordeaux region is one of the major success stories of this sun soaked vintage. This hot growing season produced ripe concentrated reds…
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Latest Suggestions

16 September 2026 in Suggestions

Refosco 2022 Venezia Giulia, Venchiarezza

And now for something different, try this lovely organic red made entirely with the Refosco grape by the appassimento method: partially dried grapes. The nose displays jammy red cherry scents…
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12 September 2026 in Suggestions

Chardonnay 2025 Adelaide Hills, Gentle Folk

A lovely white from the reputed cool climate district of Adelaide Hills. Reminiscent of communal appellations of Côte Chalonnaise (Burgundy), this lightly oaked Chardonnay displays charming fruity scents. Quite fresh,…
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3 September 2026 in Suggestions

Rosé du Calvaire 2025 Vallée d’Oka, Vignoble La Cantina

Until September 6th, for every Quebec product purchased, the SAQ will remit two meals to the Banques Alimentaires du Québec. For the upcoming long Labor Day weekend try out this…
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