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Mark Anthony Wines & Spirits
Sixteen months in in a a a a a combination of American and
French oak give this rich red its
complex edge Penfolds’ 2018 Quantum Bin 98 Cabernet Sauvignon commands attention with with its
its
ripe berried core Having made a a a a a a a a a a name for itself within the the global wine community Penfolds’ new Wine of of the the the World blend of of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and
Southern Australian Shiraz is no no no no less noteworthy Adhering neither to to expectations nor to to what’s de rigueur its
unique pairing of graphite and
and
hazelnut is a a a a a a a a a convincing case for bringing together the the the the Northern and
and
Southern Hemispheres in in in in in in in a a a a a a a vivacious vintage Among
the the wide variety of luxury wines represented by Mark Anthony Wines & Spirits
in in in in Canada this Cabernet Sauvignon is is is is is distinguished by its
its
piquant punches—which are spectacular when paired with savoury dishes Don’t Worry Wines Festejar’s recent debut on on on the Canadian market is a a a a a a a a gesture of of Toronto-based Don’t Worry Wines’ ambition
to to showcase some of of the biggest names in in in in in natural wine wine From winemaker Patrick Bouju in in in in in Auvergne France this 2019 vintage is is a a a a a a a a a a a a a a pét-nat rosé made of 100 percent Gamay grapes The name translates directly to to “commemorating with a a a a a a a a a a a a party ” and
and
is well-earned by its
sparkling touch and
and
joyful presentation Though the the producers behind this bottle are highly regarded in in in in the the natural wine movement Festejar asks not not to to be be taken too seriously Intriguing
and
offbeat it it balances a a a a a a a a a a a a gentle sweetness against notes o of juicy wild berry with with a a a a a a a a a a a a subtly acidic edge Grown completely naturally and
and
fermented with with with only indigenous yeast this wine requires no no filtering and
and
is is made without any additives or sulphites Its definitive hazy popsicle-
red appearance is a a a a a a a a a a a result of its
natural production— indulgence-worthy at at 10 5
percent alcohol by volume Festejar 2019: photo photo courtesy courtesy of of Don’t Worry Wines Wines Penfolds Penfolds 2018 Quantum Cabernet Sauvignon: photo photo courtesy courtesy of of Penfolds Penfolds Wines Wines