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Jennifer Havers

Jennifer Havers WSET Level 3

The Padré

Speck Brothers Family Tree The Padré Cabernet Merlot 2023

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
6 days ago

Jennifer scored this wine: 90/100

Lovely and bright, this wine, named for Paul Speck Sr., is blended Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot from with aromas of cherry, plum, cigar box, and dried herbs. Medium-full bodied, with medium+ acidity, bright red berry notes on the palate, and a slightly smoky and herbaceous finish. Enjoy with a rustic lentil soup on a cool fall day.

Private Selection Old Vines

La Linda Private Selection Old Vines Malbec 2022

Mendoza, Argentina
6 days ago

Jennifer scored this wine: 89/100

Lovely value, aromas of raspberry and blueberry, along with hints of cedar box and smoke. Full bodied with some grippy tannins, and bold berry notes on the palate. Slightly smoky on the finish. Enjoy with grilled beef or pork.

Palatine Hills Ramblers Dreamer Rosé 2024

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

Jennifer scored this wine: 90/100

Robust and fruity, with aromas of strawberry, cherry, and watermelon. Medium bodied on the palate with medium+ acidity and ripe, rounded red berry and melon on the palate. Enjoy with fresh summery salads or grilled salmon.

Frontera After Midnight Dark Red Blend

Concha y Toro Frontera After Midnight Dark Red Blend

Central Valley, Chile
7 days ago

Jennifer scored this wine: 87/100

A deep and robust red blend, with aromas of red cherry and blackberries, with smoky notes. Full bodied, slightly off dry, with some grippy tannins, rich berry flavours on the palate, and more smoky flavours on the finish.

Provenance Series

Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Provenance Series Pinot Gris 2022

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A, Canada
7 days ago

Jennifer scored this wine: 91/100

Lovely! Aromas of white peach and pear, mandarin, honeyed floral notes, and pithy citrus hints along with a hint of minerality. Medium bodied, rounded orchard and citrus fruit notes on the palate, and a mineral finish. Enjoy with any white fish dishes or shellfish.

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Memorable Wine

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon, at the winery

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First Wine

Not sure but probably homemade - or something from Jost back home in Nova Scotia

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Current Fav Wine

Hinterland Blanc de Blancs from Prince Edward County, Ontario

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