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Domaine De Lavoie, Blanc Mousseux Brut, 2022, Quebec, Canada

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Domaine De Lavoie, Blanc Mousseux Brut, 2022, Quebec, Canada

Domaine De Lavoie, Blanc Mousseux Brut, 2022, Quebec, Canada

 

Domaine De Lavoie is east of Montreal in the eastern townships.  Its big producer by Canadian standards producing 100,000+ bottles. Their sparkling Brut is made in the same method as Prosecco. With a greeny lime colour its dry, highly acidic. Flavours of green apple and lime features heavy with an aromatic twist. It’s different but for me this is positive.

The down side is availability outside of the local area and the price tag of CAD20+ a bottle. Its a shame they don’t export to the UK although the cost would be a problem as it would compete with Prosecco.

 

Dr Loosen, Slate Hill, Riesling, 2022, Mosel, Germany

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Dr Loosen, Slate Hill, Riesling, 2022, Mosel, Germany

Dr Loosen, Slate Hill, Riesling, 2022, Mosel, Germany

 

I tried the 2016 version of this Slate Hill Riesling in 2020 and im happy to say its still  great wine line. Aromas of lychee and citrus with hints of petroleum in there. The taste is refreshing with fresh citrus and lime under note with minerality poking though. The length is excellent and the underlying sweetness is beautifully integrated making this a great wine. At £10 a bottle it’s amazing value. 

Martín Códax, Albariño, 2022, Spain 

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Martín Códax, Albariño, 2022, Spain

Martín Códax, Albariño, 2022, Spain

This Albarino from Spain is a great example of the grape, dry, light with a good dope of acidity.  You get lemon, citrus and hints of peach on the flavours side. This would go very well with sea food, pasta in a white source or a zesty salad.  At £13 a bottle it’s decent value.

 

Casal de Ventozela, Vinho Verde, 2022, Portugal

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Casal de Ventozela, Vinho Verde, 2022, Portugal

Casal de Ventozela, Vinho Verde, 2022, Portugal

 

Casal de Ventozela, Vinho Verde is almost the perfect rose wine for the summer. For me it has more than a Provence rose which is welcome but there is something missing. Dry, crisp with flavours of cranberry and raspberry it’s excellent value for £10 a bottle. I would like a bit more subtle flavours but it’s £10 so what can you expect.

It got 86 points and a bronze medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 which is a bit mean. Personally I think 90 points and a Silver is more like it.

Chapel Down, Rosé, 2022, England

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Chapel Down, Rosé, 2022, England

Chapel Down, Rosé, 2022, England

 

It’s summer, the sun is out and Rosé is on the table and this Rosé from Chapel Down is just the one to show what England can produce. Dry with decent acidity and lots of red fruit flavours, it has good length and is easy drinking, perfect for the summer. At £14 a bottle it’s not cheap but its a cut above your usual Provence stuff.

Altar Uco, Edad Moderna Blend, 2022, Argentina

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Altar Uco, Edad Moderna Blend, 2022, Argentina

Altar Uco, Edad Moderna Blend, 2022, Argentina

This red Bordeaux blend from Altar Uco in Mendoza is rather good. There’s lots in this dry red wine with firm tannins and plenty of black fruit with tobacco,  leather, oak, coffee and a slight earthy undertone all integrated very well.

With Cab Sav, Cab Franc, Merlot and Malbec it makes the most of each grapes strengths. That said at £17 a bottle it’s not cheap, that’s a shame.

 

Tuffon Hall, Beatrice, Rosé, 2022, Essex, UK

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Tuffon Hall, Beatrice, Rosé, 2022, Essex, UK

Tuffon Hall, Beatrice, Rosé, 2022, Essex, UK

We know that Essex is one of the best places in England for why and this Rose from Tuffon Hall really does show some classic English, easy drinking Summer Wine. It’s very much like a Provence which isn’t a bad thing there are hints of strawberry and a touch of red fruit it’s got greater acidity and a firm crispness which is refreshing when sitting at the bottom of the garden watching the sunset. Unfortunately at £16 a bottle it is a little bit on the pricey side, but it is a quality wine.