2017
2017
Rabasse Charavin 2017 Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu
French Red
Robust and sun-warmed, with blackberry, black plum and black cherry layered with Provençal herbs, cracked pepper, liquorice and dried earth. The palate is full and rounded, its ripe dark fruit framed by firm tannins, savoury spice and a stony mineral pull. A warm, persistent finish makes it a natural match for grilled lamb, braised beef, sausages or hard cheese.
Paniza Vinas Viejas 2017 Garnacha
Spanish Red
A generous Garnacha with dark fruits of mulberries and blackberries, drawn from elevated old vines. Dry herbs add a savoury edge to the ripe fruit, keeping the palate grounded and giving the finish welcome definition. Generous without feeling heavy, it is well suited to grilled sausages, roast vegetables, lamb or tomato-based rice and pasta dishes.
Sette Ponti 2017 Orma Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Dark fruit leads an intense bouquet, with warm spice and herbal notes bringing lift and definition. The palate is deep, rich and dense, yet soft tannins and light acidity keep the generous fruit in balance through a long, refreshing finish. A polished match for marinated beef, salami or medium-aged cheese.
Corcelettes 2017 Meritage
Canadian Red
Blackberry and fresh blueberry lead with a light violet perfume. The palate layers red and dark plum with sweet cherry and allspice, framed by balanced acidity and restrained tannins. A faint smoky note adds depth without heaviness, carrying the dark fruit through a polished, savoury and gently persistent finish.
Corte Pavone 2017 Campo Marzio Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Dark fruit, blackcurrant and spice lead an earthy, mineral-driven profile, with cherries and black tea adding depth. The palate is elegant and tightly wound, framed by chalky, savoury tannins and bright berry fruit. Long and composed through the finish, it is an excellent match for roast lamb, game or porcini.
Melinon 2017 Morgon
French Red
A vibrant Morgon with ripe red cherry, blackberry and violet on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth, balancing juicy red fruit with soft tannins, bright acidity and subtle earthy, mineral undertones. Fresh and structured through the finish, it is versatile at the table and works well with charcuterie, roast poultry, mushrooms or grilled pork.
Château du Coing de Saint-Fiacre 2017 Monnières-Saint-Fiacre Muscadet
French White
Bright lemon, grapefruit and white flowers lead, followed by crushed rock, ripe orchard fruit and a subtle tropical note. The palate is dry and structured, with brisk acidity, fine mineral tension and gentle lees-derived breadth. Light brioche and toast emerge on the persistent finish, adding complexity without dulling its coastal freshness.
Sperling Vineyards 2017 Chardonnay
Canadian White
Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 2017
Italian Red
Vibrantly perfumed and savoury, with redcurrant, sour cherry and dark woodland fruit layered with wild herbs, laurel, pepper and warm spice. The palate is firm yet energetic, balancing ripe fruit with fresh acidity, fine-grained tannins and a gently earthy undertone. Long and composed on the finish, it benefits from air and pairs naturally with braised beef or aged pecorino.
Canalicchio di Sopra 2017 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Candle wax, ripe cherry and worked leather lead a deep, savoury aroma, with cedar shavings adding definition. The palate is full and fleshy, shaped by firm tannins and cranberry-like acidity. Mineral salinity runs through the fruit and keeps the structure precise. The finish is long and smouldering, returning to dark cherry, leather, smoke and a taut mineral edge.
Yalumba 2017 The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon
Australian Red
Fruitcake, plum cordial and cherry chocolate lead, joined by cola, sweet spice and a measured note of toasted vanilla. The palate remains rich and powerful, with dried fruit and savoury complexity held by firm, oak-shaped tannins. Decant well to let the structure relax, then serve with roast lamb, braised beef, grilled ribeye, mushroom dishes or aged cheddar.
Decero 2017 Remolinos Vineyard Malbec
Argentinian Red
Violet, red cherry and raspberry aromas lead a silky, medium-bodied Malbec, with darker berry fruit and subtle spice adding depth. Fresh acidity gives the wine a fine backbone, while supple tannins keep its ripe character polished and balanced. The finish is elegant, gently savoury and persistent. Serve with grilled beef, lamb, empanadas or roasted mushrooms.
Michael David Winery 2017 Freakshow Zinfandel
American Red
Ripe red berries, cherry and darker fruit lead into cracked pepper and warm spice. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannins shaping the fruit while toasted oak adds savoury depth. A lingering spiced finish keeps the wine lively and composed. The Lodi-grown Zinfandel is full enough for grilled meat yet balanced enough to serve with burgers, barbecue or firm aged cheese.
Rust Wine Co. 2017 Pinot Grigio
Canadian White
Ripe tropical and orchard fruit meet green-apple acidity and mineral notes in an off-dry profile. The single-vineyard Pinot Grigio comes from Cawston in the Similkameen Valley. Ninety percent of the wine ages in stainless steel and ten percent in French oak. It carries 13.9 percent alcohol, with body and length. Suggested pairings include hard cheese and creamy pasta.
Wild Goose 2017 Mystic River Pinot Blanc
Canadian White
The five-acre vineyard lies beside the South Okanagan River near Oliver, where sandy clay and pea gravel form the site. That growing season began hot, then June brought unusual rain and cool weather before conditions normalized. Fruit ripened in separate waves and was processed in a timely manner. Ferments were clean, and the wines showed good backbone across the harvest.
StoneCap 2017 Estate Grown Riesling Columbia Valley
American White
Estate-grown Riesling comes from Goose Ridge Vineyard in Washington State's Columbia Valley. The valley and its surrounding rivers were formed during the Ice Age, and wind-blown soils leave a cap of stones on hilltops. The broader estate lies on a gentle site near Benton City, beside Red Mountain, with long hot days, cool nights and minimal growing-season rain.
Château de Sancerre 2017 Sancerre Blanc 375 mL
French White
White peach, pear and grape lead an expressive profile, followed by violet and acacia as the wine opens. The palate is soft and round, with concentrated fruit and bright acidity. White peach, rose, violet, grapefruit and apricot appear through a long, generous finish. Sauvignon Blanc comes from four Sancerre soil types. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel, and fine-lees ageing lasts at least eight months.
Sage Hills Vineyard 2017 Pinot Gris
Canadian White
Pear, subtle peach and tart, pithy lemon peel appear in a clear, crisp profile. The palate is lean and citrus-led. Organically grown Pinot Gris from Summerland Bench in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada, was fermented in stainless steel. Apple is also present, and the dry finish is crisp and refreshing. Production totalled eight hundred forty-four cases.
JoieFarm 2017 Muscat The Pure Grape
Canadian White
Lime leaf, rose petal and orange blossom appear with peach, melon, salted anise and citrus. The body is light, with a dry-leaning profile and five grams per litre of residual sugar. Moscato Giallo comes from the home vineyard on the Naramata Bench in the Okanagan Valley. Alcohol is ten-point-eight percent, and the wine was produced in British Columbia.
Foris Vineyards 2017 Dry Gewürztraminer
American White
Bright straw-gold in colour, with yellow rose, lychee, peach, cardamom and fresh rose. Nectarine, citrus, rose petal and orange pith appear on the palate, while sweet ginger and white pepper accompany the finish. Estate-grown fruit was harvested in three lots in mid-October, whole-cluster pressed and fermented at low temperature in stainless steel for thirty days. The wine contains fourteen and a half percent alcohol.
Christophe Coquard 2017 Les Coeurs de l’Amour Saint-Amour
French Red
Fresh cherry and raspberry sit with peony, rose and light spice. Kirsch and reseda are also present in the red-fruit profile. Made from Gamay in Saint-Amour, the wine is ruby red and contains thirteen percent alcohol. The appellation lies in Beaujolais. Serve it lightly chilled, around fourteen to sixteen degrees Celsius, with poultry, charcuterie or composed salads.
A Sunday in August 2017 Pinot Noir
Canadian Red
Bright, crunchy cranberry appears with funky, savoury mushroom. The Pinot Noir fruit came from the Similkameen Valley in British Columbia. The small project was officially launched that year, following its first wines made under another winery's licence. Its founding approach centred on natural wine from organically and biodynamically farmed grapes sourced within British Columbia. The label's guiding principles included supporting local organic growers, natural fermentation and small-batch production.
Domaine de l’Idylle 2017 Vieille Vigne d’Idylle Cruet Jacquère
French White
Intense crisp lemon fruit appears with tight acidity and a creamier touch of baked apple. The wine is made entirely from Jacquère grown on clay-limestone soils formed by Alpine scree. Long, low-temperature fermentation is followed by full malolactic fermentation and ageing on fine lees, with about twenty percent in oak. The palate is full and fleshy, while good acidity keeps it fresh, and the finish recalls toasted almond.
Quinta de Santiago 2017 Alvarinho Reserva
Portuguese White
Pear and peach accompany a pronounced mineral character and a long finish. The dry profile has a chalky texture. This white wine is made from Alvarinho grown in Portugal’s Vinho Verde region, within Monção e Melgaço. Alcohol is thirteen-and-a-half percent. Production was limited to four thousand bottles, with total acidity measured at six-and-a-half grams per litre.
Château de Mattes-Sabran 2017 Le Clos Redon Corbières
French Red
Spice, liquorice and fruit appear in both aroma and flavour. The palate is structured by well-extracted tannins. The wine is made entirely from Syrah grown on the Clos Redon parcel. Maceration lasts one month. Vinification and maturation take place in concrete tanks. Ten thousand bottles were produced. The wine comes from Corbières and carries fourteen percent alcohol.
Mouchão 2017 Dom Rafael White
Portuguese White
Bright citrus and tangy acidity accompany a crisp, fruity profile. Lemon curd, orange peel and chalk appear with toasted almond, roasted peanut and a mineral-dust note. A brisk, rich texture is also present. Arinto and Antão Vaz form the blend. The grapes ferment at low temperature in stainless steel. The wine carries thirteen-and-a-half percent alcohol and comes from Alentejo.
Domaine Pellé 2017 Les Bornés Menetou-Salon Blanc
French White
White flowers and citrus appear in an aromatic profile. The palate is full, rich and tender, with fruit and underlying minerality. Sauvignon Blanc grows on Kimmeridgian marl in vines averaging twenty-five years. The grapes are pressed pneumatically on arrival, then the juice is settled. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by six months on the lees in stainless steel.
Perak 2017 Graševina Vrhunska
Croatian White
Golden in colour with green reflections, this dry white combines fruit and floral aromas with a rich, harmonious body. Freshness remains well balanced across the palate, and the profile stays firmly dry. Graševina comes from Kutjevo in Slavonia, and the wine contains twelve and a half percent alcohol. Serve cool alongside chicken, lighter dark-meat dishes or white sea fish.
Paternoster 2017 Vulcanico Falanghina Basilicata IGT
Italian White
Bright straw yellow with green reflections, this Falanghina offers delicate white flowers and light fruit. The palate is fresh and balanced, with a clean finish and gentle persistence. Fermentation and maturation take place in stainless steel. The grapes come from Basilicata around Monte Vulture. The dry white is bottled at thirteen percent alcohol and suits an aperitif, fish, vegetables or fresh cheese.