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Craig Haynes

Craig Haynes WSET3 FWS SWS IWS

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Eins-Zwei-Zero

Leitz Eins-Zwei-Zero Riesling Can

Rhine, Germany
41 days ago

Craig scored this wine: 91/100

From vineyard in Germany, this sparkler has (for me) the pleasing aromatic tell of some germanic riesling. So good. So good is also my phrase for the feel and taste both of which are something to text friends about. To me, the feel is a lush, weighted freshness while the taste is a delicious expression of citrus fruits and stone fruits that lingers as if to make sure I registered their vibrancy and beauty. No special occasions required to open this sparkler, but it could be opened at special occasions, too. Enjoy.

Eins-Zwei-Zero

Leitz Eins-Zwei-Zero Sparkling Riesling

Rheingau, Germany
42 days ago

Craig scored this wine: 91/100

From vineyard in Germany, this sparkler has (for me) the pleasing aromatic tell of some germanic riesling. So good. So good is also my phrase for the feel and taste both of which are something to text friends about. To me, the feels is lush weighted freshness while the taste is a delicious expression of citrus fruits and stone fruits that lingers as if to make sure I registered their vibrancy and beauty. No special occasions required to open this sparkler, but it could be opened at special occasions, too. Enjoy.

Palatine Hills Ramblers Dreamer Rosé 2024

Niagara Lakeshore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
42 days ago

Craig scored this wine: 90/100

A blend Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes grown in Ontario, Canada, this expression of Rosé has a gregarious sensibility in look, feel, and taste. The aroma and taste evoke fresh red hued berries (strawberries at centre stage for me) and juicy stone fruit slices, while the feels are round, slightly spicy, and mouthwatering fresh. By the way, the back label recommends pool side and patio occasions or fireside with a great book. I concur. This one lands above its price point. Enjoy.

Palatine Hills Ramblers Schmoozer Cabernet Merlot 2024

Niagara Lakeshore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
42 days ago

Craig scored this wine: 89/100

This Cabernet and Merlot is expressive in colour (hello purple hues) and aroma (good day jammy dark berries and plums plus oak spice notes). The feels are lively too (greetings spicy, velvety texture and right sized freshness). Must give the back label credit for naming occasions that track for this red "outdoor nights" and "fireside chats", and "laughter". PS - This cab merlot has a Sustainable Wine Making Ontario certification.

42 days ago

Craig scored this wine: 89/100

This de-alcoholized expression of Sauvignon Blanc is from vineyards in South Africa. In my mouth, it feels are all at once juicy and refreshing and primed for those occasions when cold drinks are a must. The show, however, is the taste. To me, it has a white grape-fruit meets citrusy meets minerality character blessed with a French exit sensibility. Chill, pour, and enjoy.

Craig Haynes

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