EYE-POPPING Masciarelli 2019 ISKRA (Italy)

For those who think Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a simple wine; 

now's the time to change all that:  

Masciarelli 2019 ISKRA - Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 

WONDERFUL Tenuta Sette Ponti 2020 Crognolo (Italy)

A Tuscan wine with history and taste. 

Time to talk about the Tenuta Sette Ponti 2020 Crognolo (again)

 

(Sangiovese / Merlot)
Rich and juicy with plenty of dark fruit, mocha, and nice acid hit on the tongue - well-balanced with a long finish. (****+)

INCREDIBLE : Bodegas Martinez Lacuesta 2015 Campeador (Spain)

First created in 1916, this Tempranillo-Grenache is a stellar wine 

even at almost 9 years from vintage - 

let me tell you what I mean as I talk about the 

Bodegas Martinez Lacuesta 2015 Campeador

Cave Spring 2021 Gamay (YUMMY)

Ontario's red is Cabernet Franc, right? 

"Hold my chilled bottle," says Gamay Noir. "I might have something to say about that."

Today I'm looking at the Cave Spring Vineyard 2021 Gamay

UNCOMPROMISING 2027 Cellars 2020 King Street Vineyard Cabernet Franc

The 2020 vintage has given Ontarians some very different wines than usual - 

this Franc is different and yet follows in the footsteps of other wines from this producer

2027 Cellars 2020 King Street Vineyard Cabernet Franc

 

The Review

There's a gentle easiness about this wine that shows some real appeal. It has a fruit-forward core with the brightness of black cherry and floral. I could happily drink this Franc like I’d listen to the Kinks: All the Day and All the Night. (****+)