Christian scored this wine: 88/100

From Antoine Moueix proprieties, La Grande Chapelle 2016 is an easy-drinking Bordeaux wine to enjoy on its own or with a delightful dinner. Made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, La Grande Chapelle offers aromas of red plum, fruitcake, violet, black pepper, leather and caramel. Balanced, with a medium finish, this Bordelais offers a pleasant warm body, suited for any occasion. The palate will discover flavors of raspberry, black plum, bay leaf, leather and cedar. Enjoy!

Christian scored this wine: 90/100

One of the best wineries in the Niagara region, PondView Winery offers an amazing Pinot Noir. I was fortunate to taste the 2014 Bella Terra Pinot Noir and what a well made wine. Aromas of cherry, fig, potpourri, mushroom, toasted bread and cola. This elegant, food-friendly Pinot Noir offers a light body with supple tannins. The palate evolves with charming cherry, dried plum, dusty herbs, gun smoke and brown sugar. Enjoy.

Christian scored this wine: 89/100

The Foreign Affair Winery is a must-stop during your next wine tasting visit in the Niagara region. Their winemaking skills and charming personnel make each visit a good one. The Conspiracy 2016, made from 62% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot, reveals strawberry, sour cherry, black pepper, dried herbs, cocoa and sweet tobacco. Well balanced with a medium body, the Conspiracy’s lingering finish will warm your palate with, tart cherry, plum, bell pepper and tobacco. Enjoy!

Christian scored this wine: 86/100

Castillo de Monseran, from the Carinera region of Spain, is made from 100% Garnacha or better known as Grenache. This 2017 vintage offers dense aromas of mission fig, raspberry sauce, lavender, new leather and chocolate. Balanced with a fruity finish, this medium-bodied wine will satisfy any Spanish wine lover and connoisseur of the garnacha grape. Flavors of dried strawberry, cherry, black tea, clay pot and pie crust will unfold from this young Spaniard. Enjoy.

Christian scored this wine: 88/100

The young Trius Pinot Noir 2017 shows a lovely pale ruby color. Red fruit aromas of strawberry and red cherry, a lovely scent of my childhood cotton candy, as well as potpourri, tobacco leaf and brown sugar. Light bodied with a medium finish, this Trius delivers what every Pinot Noir lover desires: red fruit, balance and a mellow finish. Flavors of raspberry, strawberry, dried herbs, cocoa, spice and vanilla make this such an easy-drinking wine. Enjoy.