Wine lovers don’t need an amped up cabernet, they can shop for a well-made wine crafted with different varieties that deliver more flavour as well as finesse, starting with the eight wines featured this week
Wine writers aren’t supposed to play favourites. The gig requires dedication and an ability to assess the wide array of wines available with an eye toward understanding and celebrating the ones that truly stand out. What makes one wine great and another not so good, isn’t whether we personally like it or not.
In the quest for flavour, these brands are amping up the oak. Everything is on the surface, there’s no nuance or hope that the second sip or glass is going to offer a different tasting experience than the first. Made in Campo de Borjo in northern Spain, this smooth and full-bodied red is consistently a great value. This shows the complex side of grenache , offering a mix of fruity, spicy and earthy notes. Appealing aromas and flavours made this a red with freshness and intensity that’s enjoyable with or without a meal. Drink now to 2026. Available at the above price in Ontario, $15.99 in British Columbia, various prices in Alberta, $14.29 in New Brunswick, $17.59 in Newfoundland.
Ken Forrester’s winery in Stellenbosch is internationally known for the quality of its chenin blanc, but they aren’t the only wines in the cellar. The Misfits label offers winemakers Forrester and Shawn Mathyse an opportunity to explore different grape varieties and winemaking techniques. Made entirely from grenache, this medium-bodied red suggests an interesting mix of juicy red and black fruit flavours , with savoury and earthy accents.
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