AMAZING De Simone Vineyards 2020 Merlot (Canadian Wine)

Small producer, hand harvesting, single vineyard, great vintage ... 

it all makes for one hell of a wine

De Simone Vineyards 2020 Merlot

 

 

WRITTEN REVIEW ... Any question that 2020 was a good vintage; heck, a great vintage, should be put to bed; especially after I tasted this awe-inspiring bottle of Merlot from De Simone - who has made some incredible wines in his short tenure on the Niagara wine scene. With 2 years in barrel, a mix of French and American oak, of which two-thirds was new. Aromas include notes of licorice, clove, vanilla and smoked cherry; and flavours that load on the blue and black fruit backed by vanilla and spices. It has a long finish with a robust richness that's elegant, smokey and spicy all at the same time... Great mouthfeel and acidity that's totally on point. Beauty. I thought his 2019 was good, but this 2020 is next level.

INSPIRING: De Simone Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (Ontario Wine)

I would not call 2019 a blockbuster vintage in Ontario, 

and yet what Vincenzo De Simone has pulled off with this Cab is nothing short of amazing

De Simone Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

 

 ... Written Review ...

2019 was some kind of vintage in Ontario, nothing to write home about, but those who managed their vineyard properly got out with they put in. Here De Simone must have been painstakingly careful, because they have crafted a beautiful Cabernet Sauvignon that should not be possible. Picked on November 19th, aged in 50 / 50 American / French oak of which the French was new and the American 3 years old. The wine is a triumph, especially when considering the vintage. A sweet mid palate with complexity to spare: black cherry, cassis, mocha, white pepper and a lovely acidity that helps carry the weight of the wine. I'd say amazing for the vintage, but it's just an all-around great wine. Only 112 cases made.  (**** ½)

 

De Simone 2019 Chardonnay (Ontario Wine)

Not usually a fan of Vincenzo's version/style of Chardonnay, until now

De Simone 2019 Chardonnay

 

De Simone 2017 Stallion Limited Edition (Ontario Wine Review #441)

This unique blended red has its inspiration in the Veneto and its roots in Ontario

 

De Simone 2017 Stallion Limited Edition 

 

($125.00 - available at the winery and online).

 

De Simone 2018 Cabernet Franc (Ontario Wine Review #426)

It's another wine from this young winery that really impresses - Franc is definitely Vincenzo's grape

 

De Simone 2018 Cabernet Franc 

 

($35.00 - available at the winery and online)

 

De Simone Vineyards 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (Ontario Wine Review #405)

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De Simone Vineyards 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon 

 

($40.00 each - available at the winery and online).