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Lynn van der Linde

Lynn van der Linde Certified Sommelier

Pure Vision Wines Zero Shiraz 2021

Adelaide Plains, South Australia, Australia
27 days ago

Lynn scored this wine: 90/100

Wonderful to find a dealcoholized red that truly still tastes like wine! I also love the fact that the grapes are organically grown - back to nature and simple pleasures. Brilliant ruby hues in the glass, aromas of ripe black cherries and blackberries transform into sour cherry flavours. Enjoy on its own or pair with your summer barbecue fare such as beef burgers and chicken thighs. Tasted June 2024.

Ric Red 2021

South Australia, Australia
33 days ago

Lynn scored this wine: 92/100

Time for a pit stop! Three Barossa Valley grapes blended to best represent the bold and adventurous race car driver, Daniel Riccardo, #3. I was honestly expecting this to be a lot more fruit forward, but was pleasantly surprised by the elegance and balance found in the glass. Aromas of black cherries, fresh cut herbs, and leather push through to a velvety mouthfeel and a black cherry flavour finish. Try this with wood fired pizza! Tasted June 2024.

DR3

St. Hugo DR3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

South Australia, Australia
33 days ago

Lynn scored this wine: 93/100

…And It’s Lights Out, Here We Goooooo! Racing veteran, Daniel Riccardo and winemaking master Peter Munro teamed up to create this gem of a Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia’s St. Hugo Winery. Deep purple colour with enticing aromas of fresh blackberries, wet cedar, and dark chocolate swirl in the glass, carrying through to a full-bodied mouth feel, and finishing in a persistent black cherry flavour. Cellar for at least a few more years to let the tannins settle a bit. If you’re wondering whether the price is worth it - yes! And it makes a lovely gift, especially for those wine and F1 loving friends of yours. Tasted June 2024.

Alazanis Valley Off Dry

United Stars Alazanis Valley Off Dry Red 2018

Alazanis Valley, Kakheti, Georgia
394 days ago

Lynn scored this wine: 88/100

Made from Republic of Georgia indigenous grape variety, A fun taste of a grape variety rarely seen in Canada. Fruity aromas of raspberries, cherries and a hint of cotton candy, carry through to a cherry flavoured finish. Medium bodied, with a hint of sweetness, making this a perfect pairing with a wide variety of foods, including soft cheeses, margherita pizza and veggie burgers.

St. David's Bench Vineyard

Château des Charmes St. David's Bench Vineyard Gamay Noir Droit 2019

St. David's Bench, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
406 days ago

Lynn scored this wine: 90/100

Gamay is an amazing wine paired with barbecued fare, and this gem from Niagara region doesn’t disappoint. Earthy aromas of wet forest floor and rhubarb transform into a juicy cherry flavour finish. Gamay is a wonderful alternative to Pinot Noir - pair with turkey dinner, cheesy hors d’ouevres or anything barbecued. Tasted June 2023.

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Valpolicella

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Nebbiolo

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