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  • Vin

    MMAD VINEYARD - Grenache Blewitt Springs - 2021

    • - 94 points-

    Decanter

    Sarah Ahmed, October 2022

    Pretty, perfumed and pristine with al dente red cherry and blue berry fruit, peonies, orange peel,...

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    MMAD VINEYARD - Shiraz Blewitt Springs - 2021

    • - 95 points-

    Decanter

    Sarah Ahmed, October 2022

    Kaleidoscopic, full of light and layer. Fresh acidity illuminates buoyant blackberry and black...

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  • Vin

    DOMAINE DE COURCEL - Pommard 1er cru Les Rugiens - 2021

    • - 95 points-

    Decanter

    Charles Curtis MW, October 2022

    This classic Pommard has deep plum and cassis fruit aromas scented with tobacco, cedar, and spice....

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  • Vin

    DOMAINE DE COURCEL - Pommard 1er cru Fremiers - 2021

    • - 93 points-

    Decanter

    Charles Curtis MW, October 2022

    The Pommard Fremiers from the Domaine de Courcel is a bit reserved initially, but flavours of red...

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  • Vin

    BILLAUD-SIMON - Chablis Mont Milieu 1er cru - 2021

    • - 94 points-

    Decanter

    October 2022

    A very youthful Mont de Milieu. Winemaker Olivier Bailly noted that if you want to drink this...

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  • Vin

    LUCA - Beso de Dante - 2019

    • - 94 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    September 2022

    This elegant blend offers green bell pepper and cherry with a touch of nutmeg and vanilla on the...

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  • Vin

    JL CHAVE SELECTION - Crozes-Hermitage Silène - 2020

    • - 91 points-

    Decanter

    September 2022

    Introverted on the nose for now, fairly powerful, the alcohol is well balanced but the tannins need...

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  • Vin

    DOMAINE DE LA MORDORÉE - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee de la Reine des Bois - 2020

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    September 2022

    What a beautifully ripe mulberry aroma this Chateauneuf has! An imposing but stunningly fine tannin...

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  • Vin

    DOG POINT VINEYARD - Chardonnay - 2020

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    September 2022

    Inviting aromas of flint, matchstick, grated nutmeg, dried lemon rind and sliced grapefruit....

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    DOG POINT VINEYARD - Pinot Noir - 2020

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    September 2022

    This has a complex nose of wild strawberries, spiced cherries, hazelnuts, thyme, nutmeg and bark....

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  • Vin

    DOG POINT VINEYARD - Sauvignon Blanc - 2022

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    September 2022

    Nettles, thyme, green apples and grapefruit on the nose. Medium-bodied, sharp and clean cut with a...

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  • Vin

    KRIS WINES - Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC - 2021

    Alberta Beverage Awards

    September 2022

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  • Vin

    BIJOU - Le Bijou de Sophie Valrose IGP Côteaux de Béziers - 2021

    Alberta Beverage Awards

    September 2022

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  • Vin

    EL ENEMIGO - Malbec - 2019

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    September 2022

    The 2019 Malbec contains 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, all from the Uco Valley, and was...

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  • Vin

    EL ENEMIGO - Cabernet Franc - 2019

    • - 94 points-

    Vinous

    September 2022

    The 2019 Cabernet Franc from the Uco Valley contains 10% of Malbec and spent 15 months in foudres....

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  • Vin

    LANGMEIL - Valley Floor Shiraz - 2019

    • - 91 points-

    USA Wine Ratings

    September 2022

    The Valley Floor Shiraz is sold as a midweek drinking wine, but I have had this wine with 10 years...

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  • Vin

    CHAMPAGNE AYALA - Brut No 14 Rosé - 2014

    • - 93 points-

    Decanter

    September 2022

    There's a pronounced character of long lees ageing, with salty, savoury flavours of lees dominating...

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  • Vin

    J. DE VILLEBOIS - Pouilly-Fumé - 2021

    • - 91 points-

    James Suckling

    September 2022

    Intense and pure on the nose with gooseberry, quince and green mango. Dry, fresh and nicely...

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    J. DE VILLEBOIS - Sancerre Blanc - 2021

    • - 91 points-

    James Suckling

    September 2022

    Smoke, sliced green apples and lime juice on the nose, following through to a dry and limey palate...

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  • Vin

    IZADI - Rioja Reserva - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    September 2022

    Aromas of ripe plums and blueberries with hints of blue flowers, licorice and dried herbs....

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  • Vin

    TOLPUDDLE - Pinot Noir - 2021

    • - 98 points-

    Decanter

    September 2022

    A longer, cooler vintage has allowed the sum of all the distinctive site components to marry in...

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    TOLPUDDLE - Chardonnay - 2021

    • - 98 points-

    Decanter

    September 2022

     A relaxed nose belies the seductive roll and swirl of a full and voluptuous fruit profile, and a...

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  • Vin

    DOMAINE DE LA MORDORÉE - Lirac la Reine des Bois Blanc - 2021

    • - 92 points-

    Decanter

    September 2022

    There's a touch of oak on the nose and palate that helps to frame the tangy citrus notes, and lends...

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  • Vin

    AZELIA - Dolcetto Bricco dell'Oriolo - 2020

    • - 90 points-

    Vinous

    September 2022

    The 2020 Dolcetto d'Alba Bricco dell'Oriolo is a very pretty, gracious wine built on mid-weight...

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