Devil's Corner Pinot Noir 2011, Tasmania

Pinot Noir.
Australia.
 $20.95 at LCBO

That  was great Pinot! Burgundian style!
Bright, almost pink in the glass.
On the nose raspberries, floral, herbs.
On the palate dry, medium bodied, Fruit flavours, cherries, little bit of minerality, packed with flavour, good structure.
Delicious, fresh and long finish.

Domaine Parent Pinot Noir Bourgogne 2011, Ac

Burgundy, France.
$21.95 at LCBO

It was rather disappointing.
It's not a bad wine but why did they put it in the vintage section?
It is good table wine, very young. Fresh berries flavours, fresh acidity. I think for this kind of wine this one is quite overpriced. I'm guessing back in Burgundy it will be 2-3 euro top.
I didn't enjoy it and it's made to be consumed young.

La Bastide Saint Dominique Châteauneuf Du Pape 2009, Ac

Rhone, South.
$42.50 at LCBO

 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, and 5% Cinsault


Dark red in the glass, opaque.
On the nose healthy, fragrant,  dark berries, leather, licorice.
On the palate dry, full bodied, very complex, continue nose aromas. Leather, cherries, red currant. Very complex, great balance.
Long earthy finish.
Very good wine, can age a few years more.

At Bruda.

I have a meetup group. And most of our wine tastings we have at Bruda restaurant. They have a fantastic chef Gabriel Cruz.
Great location, cozy place, superb food.

Wine and food

 Very nice and soft on the palate. Richer than italian Barbera.
Silky and smooth with dark cherry and rich fruit flavors.

I had it with vegetable, mushroom, lamb pie. 
They were great together!

La Fiole Du Pape Nv Châteauneuf Du Pape, Rhône Valley

Rhone, South.
$34.95 at LCBO

Well, first of all, you have to wash a bottle! And your hands.
Not a bad wine for non vintage. Needs a good pairing. I had a coq au vin and gratin Dauphinoise. Creamy gratin and light chicken in wine sauce were great for this wine.

In the glass ruby red,bright.
On the nose sweet fruit, berries, spice.
On the palate dry, full bodied, ripe berries, vanilla, fresh acidity of raspberries.
Fruity finish with clove notes.
Nice but not the best.

Michele Satta Bolgheri Rosso 2009, Doc

Beautiful, beautiful wine!
 Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
$19.95 at LCBO

In the glass dark red, bright, healthy.
On the nose  loads of dark fruit, cherry, tobacco.
On the palate, dry, medium to full body. On the palate flavors continue develop of dark fruit, meat, oak. Very smooth and silky with soft but firm tannins and balanced acidity.
Long pleasant finish.