Bachelder Les Villages Niagara Pinot Noir 2022, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Sourced from top vineyards across the Niagara Escarpment, Bachelder Les Villages Bench 2022 Pinot Noir is a refined and expressive wine. Light ruby in hue, it greets you with lifted floral aromatics followed by ripe cherry, juicy raspberry, and hints of anise and warm baking spices. Lively and layered on the palate, this beautifully structured Pinot Noir lingers with a graceful, extended finish. Enjoy it now with roast duck or wild mushroom tart. Drink: 2025-2029. 11582 12.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 92/100. March 29, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Bachelder Kirby Vineyard Gamay Noir 2022, Four Mile Creek, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the picturesque Kirby Vineyard in the Four-Mile Creek sub-appellation—owned by Scott and Maria Kirby of Kirby Estates Winery—comes a wine that marks Bachelder's inaugural venture using their distinct fruit. Crafted with 43% whole cluster pressing, this wine immediately impresses with a beautifully layered aromatic profile. On the nose, delicate floral notes give way to ripe raspberries, cherries, and cranberries, underpinned by subtle minty herbs, pepper, and spice, hinting at the vineyard's unique terroir. On the palate, the intensity deepens as savory red berries merge with whispers of plum and darker berry nuances. Light, refined tannins, paired with a burst of juicy acidity, propel the wine to a vibrant, energetic finish. This expressive wine is best enjoyed now or cellared until 2027 for its full character to develop, and will pair nicely alongside charcuterie boards - especially if featuring hard cheeses. Drink: 2025-2028. 45139 13% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 92/100. June 7, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Campo Arriba Old Vines Monastrell Syrah Tintorera 2022, Yecla D.O., Spain: Señorío de Barahonda Campo Arriba 2023 is a full-bodied, vegan-friendly red blend of old-vine Monastrell (70%), Syrah (20%) and Garnacha Tintorera (10%) from southeastern Spain. Pours a deep garnet and greets the nose with dried blue and purple florals, ripe dark berries and wild cherry, underpinned by savory Mediterranean herbs and cracked black pepper. The palate is concentrated and dry—juicy core fruit gives way to a silky dark-chocolate finish framed by firm, chalky tannins that carry its earthy spice through a long, resonant close. Well-paired with aged Manchego or other hard Spanish cheeses, grilled pork sausages, chorizo-studded flatbreads or grilled eggplant drizzled with good olive oil. Drink: 2025-2027. 511519 14.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review