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If I Could Buy Only One – February 15th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the February 15th release, which one would it be and why?” Tierra Sagrada Vigno Carignan 2020, Maule Valley, Chile$21.95, Charton HobbsSara d’Amato – This week, I’m sold on a sleek and sophisticated gem from a standout collab aimed at championing old vine Carignan […] More
Buyer’s Guide to Vintages February 15th Release
Trump Drives a Wedge into the Canada-U.S. Wine FriendshipBy David Lawrason, with notes John Szabo and Sara d’Amato WineAlign will continue to review American wines while they are sold through the LCBO. We are unanimous on this. Our job is to review available wines no matter where they come from. It is then up to […] More
If I Could Buy Only One – February 1st Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the February 1st release, which one would it be and why?” Jean Max Roger Cuvée Genèse Sancerre 2022, Loire, France $34.25, Connexion OenophiliaSara d’Amato – If the chill of winter has you feeling down, this bright, zesty white is sure to shake away […] More
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Costly to produce, capricious, relatively low-yielding and sensitive, pinot noir has been nicknamed the "heartbreak grape" by winegrowers and winemakers who insist on producing it, as they seek to elicit from it the remarkable finesse and depth it is able to generate. In its home in Burgundy, it produces a mind-boggling range of nuances, which are highly sought by wine lovers from around the world. In the broadest terms, Pinot Noir tends to be of light to medium body with an aroma reminiscent of black cherry, raspberry or currant. Traditional red Burgundy is famous for its fleshy, 'farmyard' aromas, but changing fashions and new easier-to-grow clones have favoured a lighter, fruitier style. However, an emerging style from California and New Zealand highlights a more powerful, fruit forward and darker wine that can approach syrah in depth. Pinot noir is also often used in the production of Champagne.
