Energetic, congenial, approachable.
Made entirely of Barbera, this energetic and congenial version is delightful. It presents a nose of dried rose petals and cherries, sweet spices and botanicals with vanilla and mocha. It is fresh, shows expressive fruit, a supple weight and long juicy finish with cocoa tannins. A fabulously approachable wine that isn't lacking structure and balance.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 7th, 2017

Racy, tangy, classic.
The name of the Dragonstone vineyard is said to have some from a fossilized dinosaur footprint. It is a south facing site overlooking the Rhine River.
It is a consummate Riesling, done in the tangy style I prefer. Notes of slate, crunchy green apples, apricot jelly, lime and marmalade spin into a palate that is racy, snappy and dry with a lengthy mouthwatering finish. Nailed it!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 5th, 2017

Value, modern, delicious.
Made from one southern Italy's native varieties, Negroamaro is grown almost exclusively in Puglia; it's a dark-skinned, polyphenol-rich variety with approachable fruity flavours.
Intoxicating aromas of warm chocolate and kirsch, baking spices and vanilla, dried roses and licorice lead to a palate that is supple and delicious. It's a modern wine, fruit-forward, spicy and chocolaty and laden with rich fruit. Balanced and fresh it offers great value.
Pair: stuffed eggplant, pizza, burgers or your favourite hearty pasta.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Parmesan & Rosemary
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - October 12th, 2021

Value, jammy, delicious.
Made from one southern Italy's native varieties, this Negroamaro offers great value.
The aromas are intoxicating; sweet black cherries, black raspberry jam, fragrant roses and violets along with sarsaparilla. It is delicious and exceedingly approachable; generous fruit, supple weight and juicy demeanor. Pleasantly rustic, just enough to make it more interesting, and while straightforward, is not simplistic.
Pair: stuffed eggplant, pizza, burgers or your favourite hearty pasta.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Parmesan & Rosemary
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 14th, 2017

Supple, spicy, earthy.
This southern Italian red varietal is one of Puglia's most important grapes; It is an early ripening variety grown almost exclusively in Puglia. It's also genetically linked to California's stalwart, Zinfandel.
Cherry twizzler and vanilla, vibrant black raspberry and brown sugar are underscored by clove and cinnamon. The entry is supple, it's spicy and earthy with pipe tobacco and dark cocoa flavours, which trail across the finish. It has the backbone to partner with stuffed eggplant, pizza, hard cheeses, burgers or your favourite hearty pastas.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Parmesan & Rosemary
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - October 12th, 2021