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Jefferson Davis is a Toronto-based wine writer and educator. He holds a Diploma from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) in the United Kingdom. Jefferson has worked as the managing editor of Wine Access Magazine and as the editor of the First In Line tasting report of LCBO releases. He has also served as a judge for the Canadian Wine Awards, International Value Wine Awards and Toronto Wine and Cheese Show, and as an educator with the WSET.
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Solid value in a barbera that displays typical tart red fruit and lively acidity on a mid-weight frame. Cran-cherry aromas are joined by hints of roasted meat and mineral. Tart and fruity flavours with hints of spice and little tannic evidence. Good length with quite a bit of character for the money. LCBO $14.95
An appealing and robust primitivo that will drink well through 2022. Plenty of lift on the nose with raspberry, blueberry, and cherry notes leading the charge. Floral and spicy elements lend support and lead to a striking flavour profile. Impressive fruit core amid floral and spicy accents with good acidity and ripe tannin. Solid value.$ 18.99 Stem Wine Group (416) 548-8824.
A complex and well structured blend of 15 grape varieties that will take a few years to be at its best. Aromatic profile features cherry, raspberry, blueberry, anise, mocha, and toasty oak hints. Dark and dried fruit flavours amid wood spice, dark chocolate, dried fruit, firm tannin and good acidity. A beautifully layered wine that will be best after 2020 with slow roasted meat or rich risotto. $74.99 Stem Wine Group (416) 548-8824
A beautifully layered and complex sangiovese with 5% petit verdot. Look for attractive black cherry, raspberry, licorice, floral, and herbal tea notes. Well expressed on the palate with an abundance of red fruit joined by tinges of herbal complexity and spice. Drink 2015-2021 with pasta or roast chicken. $23.99 Stem Wine Group (416) 548-8824
An appealing Chianti with cran-cherry, raspberry, and herbal lift. Good tangy fruit depth with herbal layers supported by lively acidity. Well proportioned with good length. Best 2015-2019 with pasta or veal. $14.00 Stem Wine Group (416) 548-8824
A lighter style Barolo with Impressive character and depth for the money. Typical cherry, plum, dried apricot, herbal and slightly earthy mineral complexity. Good depth and structure with evident tannin and a long finish combining dark and dried fruit, touches of roasted nut and earthiness. Approachable now but will drink well through 2018. Serve with slow roasted meat. $29.99 Stem Wine Group (416) 548-8824
Good value in an accessible and robust red that should be versatile with food. Inviting cherry, raspberry and floral notes with and attractive fruit driven flavour profile. The fruit depth is enlivened by the acidity and herbal hints. Well balanced with good length. Good match for pasta or pizza. $12.99 Stem Wine Group (416) 548-8824
A terrific food wine for the money with nicely lifted fruit and herbal character with a boost of lively acidity. Black cherry and raspberry tea notes sit on a mid-weight frame with ripe tannin. Tangy fruit flavours linger nicely on the finish. Good match for burgers and steaks. LCBO General List $8.95.
This has loads of fruit character to go with impressive tannic structure and lively acidity. Attractive blackberry and black cherry fruit core is ripe and rich with sourish acidity and good weight. Quite lively and focused overall with good persistence on the finish. A versatile red for the rest of the barbecue season. ON General List $11.95.