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L.J. Palmer WSET 3

L.J. Palmer WSET 3

Quarry Road Organic

Tawse Quarry Road Organic Riesling 2021

Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
5 days ago

L.J. scored this wine: 92/100

Wine is pale yellow, medium sweet, light bodied, with medium plus acidity and a pronounced nose featuring, lime, lemon, peach and citrus zest. Zesty and bright in the mouth with lovely bright lime notes and subtle peach. Very nice with smoked salmon and potato pancakes and wonderful on its own.

9 days ago

L.J. scored this wine: 92/100

Blason d’Issan Margaux 2019 92/100 Wine is deep ruby, a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, with a pronounced nose featuring juicy black fruit, including Blackberries, Black cherries, Black Currant, with a hint of black pepper and baking spice. The wine is dry, with medium acidity and medium tannin . The tannins are fine, and the wine is soft and silky with a rich mouth feel. Fabulous with pan fried strip loin steak and on its own. Very good with Stubbe 85% Ghana dark chocolate and Hummingbird Hispaniola 70. Make sure the wine has adequate time to breathe before drinking.

Reserva Red

Casa de Cambres Reserva Red 2018

Douro D.O.C., Portugal
24 days ago

L.J. scored this wine: 90/100

Wine is deep ruby in colour, dry, medium tannin and acidity. full bodied and with a pronounced nose of ripe balckberries, black plums, spice, some savoury and herbal notes. Lovely juicy blackberry taste in the mouth with some plum notes. Fantastic with realchocolate; Stubbe 85% Ghana was good but a bit dry; Hummingbird Hispaniola 70 and Hummingbird Zorzal, which have a hint of smokiness, paired very well as did Ritter sport 70%. Great with meat lovers pizza. A wine to drink with or without food thanks to its juiciness and versatility.

Deu la Deu Alvarinho 2024

Monção E Melgaço, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal
32 days ago

L.J. scored this wine: 90/100

Pale gold in colour, with a pronounced nose of lime, white flowers and stone fruit, and a honeyed note. It is pleasantly dry, light bodied , spritzy bubbles and with a pleasant and fresh acidity. This is a lovely wine, drinkable any time but will shine in summer. Try this with simply grilled seafood, and fish, preferably grilled with lemon. Caprese salad would be a good match too.

1865 Tayú

San Pedro 1865 Tayú Pinot Noir 2021

Buchahueico, Malleco Valley D.O., Chile
34 days ago

L.J. scored this wine: 90/100

The wine is deep red, dry, with lower tannin ( Medium -), a lighter body and 12.5% alcohol per the label. The wine has a pronounced nose of red berries, with floral and herbal notes and a slight earthiness. I paired it with pizza , topped with herbed tomato sauce, mushrooms sauteed in red wine and Comte cheese. the Comte cheese and mushrooms complemented the wine; a pleasant pairing. This wine can be enjoyed on its own or with food and as always, Pinot Noir loves mushrooms.

L.J. Palmer WSET 3

Current Fav Wine

Whatever's in my glass; weakness for Chablis, Burgundian style Pinot Noir, Côtes du Rhône style Syrah and Ribero del Duero from Spain

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