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Video Review : Le Clos Jordanne 2019 Le Grand Clos Pinot Noir

09 Nov 2022

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Today's wine:

Le Clos Jordanne
2019 Le Grand Clos
Pinot Noir

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Le Clos Jordanne 2019 Le Grand Clos Pinot Noir
What a pretty version of Pinot Noir this is - from the beautiful floral and cherry on the nose, to the follow-through in the mouth incorporating notes of strawberry plus black and red raspberry - there is a slight spiciness and the tannins start out "gritty”, but they manage to smooth out with some time in glass and create what might be the best Grand Clos of this iteration of the new Clos Jordanne. ( ****+ )

Video Review : Rockway Vineyards 2018 Cabernet Franc

02 Nov 2022

Details: Category: Weekly Video Wine Note

Michael Pinkus Wine Review presents,

An Ontario Wine Video Review
with the Grape Guy, Michael Pinkus, check it out

Today's wine:

Rockway Vineyards
2018 Cabernet Franc

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The Written Review ...

Rockway Vineyards 2018 Cabernet Franc
I would not put 2018 into the pantheon of great Ontario vintages - but it proved to be adequate, and when it comes to Cabernet Franc sometimes that's all you need; which is why it has become a staple-grape in Ontario. This wine proves to be soft across the palate with nice black raspberry, blackberry, subtle tobacco, and herbal character, bordering on wet tobacco leaf - a hint of tannin bite and a little smokiness joins the fray for good measure. There's also a nice intensity on the finish. ( ****+ )