Christian scored this wine: 88/100

La Joya Gran Reserva 2017, harvested in the Colchagua Valley of Chile, shows intense aromas of red cherry, mission fig, green bell pepper, slate, sweet tobacco and oak. Made from 100% Carmenere, La Joya Gran Reserva delivers a medium body, a long fruity finish and silky tannins. This Chilean shows the know-how of the Bisquertt Family Vineyard and is sure to please on any occasion. Palate: tart cherry, blackberry, white pepper, leather and oak. Enjoy!

Christian scored this wine: 91/100

A powerful and well made wine, the appassimento style Colaneri Corposo 2015 reveals a lovely bouquet of ripe cherry, molasses, fig, black pepper, leather, caramel, vanilla and oak. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah, this full-bodied wine shows amazing warmth and balance. Colaneri winery, located in the Niagara region, is known to craft excellent appassimento style wine. Palate: fig, molasses, leather, cigar box, caramel and oak. Enjoy!

Christian scored this wine: 87/100

A classic Bordeaux wine, Chateau Le Grand Verdus 2016 offers a lovely weekday wine. Aromas of dark cherry, black plum, tobacco leaf, truffle, pipe tobacco cola and oak. Medium-bodied, this Bordeaux Superieur provides a delicate acidity and a round finish. Crafted from 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Le Grand Verdus will satisfy any Bordeaux wine lover. Palate: tart cherry, plum, menthol, graphite, baking spice and oak. Enjoy.

Christian scored this wine: 88/100

A fresh and lively wine from Cotes de Bourg, Chateau Nodeau 2016 delivers aromas of red plum, red currant, menthol, graphite, allspice, dill and cedar. Medium-bodied with a lovely finish, the wine exposes polished tannins and supple acidity. Palate: tart plum, cherry, bay leaf, cocoa, incense and cedar. Enjoy.

Christian scored this wine: 87/100

A well made wine from Muriel Fincas de la Villa, the Crianza 2015 reflects what a Tempranillo should be. Aromas of fig, strawberry sauce, dried rose, pastrami, cigar box, vanilla and oak. Made in the Rioja valley in Spain, the wine exposes a medium body, a dried finish and a hint of acidity. Palate: sour cherry, dried blackberry, bay leaf, rose, wood burner and cedar. Enjoy.