Michael Pinkus - The Grape Guy
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Here's something exciting from Bolgheri (not Bulgari or Bulgaria) what is that excitement you might ask? Well let me tell you about it ... Today it's the Orma Winery 2021 Orma youtu.be/bAE6AYGkWHs #wine #winereview #italianwine #ormawine
ENTICING - Orma Winery 2021 Orma (Italy)
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December 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Here's something exciting from Bolgheri (not Bulgari or Bulgaria) what is that excitement you might ask? Well let me tell you about it ... Today it's the Orma Winery 2021 Orma youtu.be/bAE6AYGkWHs #wine #winereview #italianwine #ormawine
While the real story here should be the 100-year old wine I tasted at a dinner Capezzana hosted; there was no way I was going to put my hands on one of those. What I did find, was a bottle of red that blew my hair back; or at least showed exceptionally well. youtu.be/PDQ8pTMuopY #italianwine #review
BREATHTAKING - Capezzana 2021 Ghiaie della Furba (Italy)
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December 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
While the real story here should be the 100-year old wine I tasted at a dinner Capezzana hosted; there was no way I was going to put my hands on one of those. What I did find, was a bottle of red that blew my hair back; or at least showed exceptionally well. youtu.be/PDQ8pTMuopY #italianwine #review
Sparkling wine from the south of Italy? Does it sound like a good idea to you? I was iffy on the subject until I tried this wine - now I'll double down and tell you about it ... also, check out my new hat. Thoughts? Today it's the Feudi di San Gregorio DUBL - Edition III youtu.be/CnTkqMTBd7g #wine
BRILIANT Feudi di San Gregorio DUBL - Edition III (Italy)
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December 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Sparkling wine from the south of Italy? Does it sound like a good idea to you? I was iffy on the subject until I tried this wine - now I'll double down and tell you about it ... also, check out my new hat. Thoughts? Today it's the Feudi di San Gregorio DUBL - Edition III youtu.be/CnTkqMTBd7g #wine
Time to talk Bordeaux, I spent the better part of a month there in January 2025 and the wines bearing the date 2022 are spectacular. This is just another one of those finds: Chateau la Fleur de Bouard 2022 Lalande de Pomerol: youtu.be/fRCMCGJ-gA0 - #france #bordeaux #redwine #winereview
AWESOME - Chateau la Fleur de Bouard 2022 Lalande de Pomerol (France)
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November 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Time to talk Bordeaux, I spent the better part of a month there in January 2025 and the wines bearing the date 2022 are spectacular. This is just another one of those finds: Chateau la Fleur de Bouard 2022 Lalande de Pomerol: youtu.be/fRCMCGJ-gA0 - #france #bordeaux #redwine #winereview
I've talked about Nizza before, and I'm about to do it again. Nizza is Cru Barbera, I'll tell you more about it in this video, which was shot in the north of Italy. Today I'm looking at the La Gironda 2021 Le Nicchie, Nizza youtu.be/oAari2gKTtA - #wine #winereview #piedmont #italianwine
DISTINCT - La Gironda 2021 Le Nicchie, Nizza (Italy)
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November 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I've talked about Nizza before, and I'm about to do it again. Nizza is Cru Barbera, I'll tell you more about it in this video, which was shot in the north of Italy. Today I'm looking at the La Gironda 2021 Le Nicchie, Nizza youtu.be/oAari2gKTtA - #wine #winereview #piedmont #italianwine
Le Clos Jordanne is back baby, yes it has been for a bit now; but it has a new home, a real brick and mortar building, with a cellar and everything. It's not exactly the winery they conceived all those years ago, but it does give the wine a new home. youtu.be/zQFD2GqxlwM #Chardonnay #winereview
INVITING- Le Clos Jordanne 2021 Jordan Village Chardonnay (Ontario)
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November 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Le Clos Jordanne is back baby, yes it has been for a bit now; but it has a new home, a real brick and mortar building, with a cellar and everything. It's not exactly the winery they conceived all those years ago, but it does give the wine a new home. youtu.be/zQFD2GqxlwM #Chardonnay #winereview
Every year I find myself liking more and more of the Gran Selezione wines - I think it is because Tuscan winemakers are starting to get a handle on this style. Today it's the Poggio al Sole 2022 Casasilia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione: youtu.be/4R0U6kpWlSo - #winereview #tuscanwine #italianwine
EXCITING - Poggio al Sole 2022 Casasilia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (Italy)
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November 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Every year I find myself liking more and more of the Gran Selezione wines - I think it is because Tuscan winemakers are starting to get a handle on this style. Today it's the Poggio al Sole 2022 Casasilia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione: youtu.be/4R0U6kpWlSo - #winereview #tuscanwine #italianwine
Oh baby, I am a big fan of the Gamay grape, especially when it is done well, here this Domaine de Bel-Air 2022 Les Granits Bleus Beaujolais-Villages is a well-crafted, beautiful bottle of BoJo that hits all the right marks. Let me tell you about it - youtu.be/LJX0Gl3dED8 #beaujolais #winereview
IMPRESSIVE - Domaine de Bel-Air 2022 Les Granits Bleus Beaujolais-Villages (France)
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October 31, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Oh baby, I am a big fan of the Gamay grape, especially when it is done well, here this Domaine de Bel-Air 2022 Les Granits Bleus Beaujolais-Villages is a well-crafted, beautiful bottle of BoJo that hits all the right marks. Let me tell you about it - youtu.be/LJX0Gl3dED8 #beaujolais #winereview
Here in Canada, many are pining for the day they can put a California Cab in their glass. The good news, there are wines like this Chateau St Jean 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Knight's Valley that could use the extra time in bottle to get to where it will be at its best youtu.be/WrVDBugCKT4 #winereview
INAUGURAL - Chateau St Jean 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Knight's Valley (USA)
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October 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Here in Canada, many are pining for the day they can put a California Cab in their glass. The good news, there are wines like this Chateau St Jean 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Knight's Valley that could use the extra time in bottle to get to where it will be at its best youtu.be/WrVDBugCKT4 #winereview
Today, it's the Prunotto 2022 Bansella Nizza: youtu.be/X5SzPrfB768
#wine #italianwine #winereview #prunotto #bansella #nizza
#wine #italianwine #winereview #prunotto #bansella #nizza
REMARKABLE - Prunotto 2022 Bansella Nizza (Italy)
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October 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Today, it's the Prunotto 2022 Bansella Nizza: youtu.be/X5SzPrfB768
#wine #italianwine #winereview #prunotto #bansella #nizza
#wine #italianwine #winereview #prunotto #bansella #nizza
During my visit to Piedmont in December 2024, I tasted a lot of Barbera, people said, "why did you not focus on Barolo while you were there?" Because I wanted to find wines like this ... Today, it's the Il Falchetto 2023 Pian Scorrone youtu.be/QjwGWqRt7U4 #wine #italianwine #barbera
FABULOUS - Il Falchetto 2023 Pian Scorrone (Italy)
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October 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
During my visit to Piedmont in December 2024, I tasted a lot of Barbera, people said, "why did you not focus on Barolo while you were there?" Because I wanted to find wines like this ... Today, it's the Il Falchetto 2023 Pian Scorrone youtu.be/QjwGWqRt7U4 #wine #italianwine #barbera
Gran Selezione, the top of the Chianti Classico food chain (so to speak). This is a single vineyard Sangiovese that cuts to what makes Gran Selezione such a special wine ... Today, it's the Dievole 2021 Vigna Sessina, Chianti Classico - Gran Selezione youtu.be/2nJ4guNhrao #winereview #italianwine
AMAZING - Dievole 2021 Vigna Sessina, Gran Selezione (Tuscany)
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October 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Gran Selezione, the top of the Chianti Classico food chain (so to speak). This is a single vineyard Sangiovese that cuts to what makes Gran Selezione such a special wine ... Today, it's the Dievole 2021 Vigna Sessina, Chianti Classico - Gran Selezione youtu.be/2nJ4guNhrao #winereview #italianwine
You've heard that 2020 was an outstanding vintage in Ontario, if not from me, you can read it or hear it somewhere else ... but what happens when a vintage is so good you only make one wine in at entry-level estate series level? Pillitteri 2020 Caretto Cabernet Franc youtu.be/P1SjamNqg0s #wine
INCREDIBLE - Pillitteri 2020 Caretto Cabernet Franc (Ontario)
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October 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
You've heard that 2020 was an outstanding vintage in Ontario, if not from me, you can read it or hear it somewhere else ... but what happens when a vintage is so good you only make one wine in at entry-level estate series level? Pillitteri 2020 Caretto Cabernet Franc youtu.be/P1SjamNqg0s #wine
As a Canadian, it is unfashionable these days to promote a wine from the US; especially because the majority of our country can't buy them. But I've had this one locked and loaded for a long time ... Today, it's the Austin Hope 2021 Cabernet youtu.be/BbKuPhyg1z0 #wine #cabernetsauvignon #california
TANTALIZING - Austin Hope 2021 Cabernet (California)
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October 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
As a Canadian, it is unfashionable these days to promote a wine from the US; especially because the majority of our country can't buy them. But I've had this one locked and loaded for a long time ... Today, it's the Austin Hope 2021 Cabernet youtu.be/BbKuPhyg1z0 #wine #cabernetsauvignon #california
If you do not know what Nizza is, you have not been paying attention. Last month I posted 5 reports from the area, and I have done a few videos about these wines. Going forward, you will be seeing more from me about Nizza Monferrato (Cru Barbera) youtu.be/0kqmOotqdWs #barbera #winereview #piedmont
SPECIAL - La Gironda 2019 Ago Nizza Riserva (Italy)
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October 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
If you do not know what Nizza is, you have not been paying attention. Last month I posted 5 reports from the area, and I have done a few videos about these wines. Going forward, you will be seeing more from me about Nizza Monferrato (Cru Barbera) youtu.be/0kqmOotqdWs #barbera #winereview #piedmont
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc hits the right Savvy B notes for me - I find it refreshing, light, easy to drink and perfect for a hot summer day ... Today, it's the SOHO Winery 2024 Peggy Sauvignon Blanc youtu.be/teoJu82e3DQ #wine #winereview #sauvignonblanc #newzealand
REFRESHING - SOHO Winery 2024 Peggy Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
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September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc hits the right Savvy B notes for me - I find it refreshing, light, easy to drink and perfect for a hot summer day ... Today, it's the SOHO Winery 2024 Peggy Sauvignon Blanc youtu.be/teoJu82e3DQ #wine #winereview #sauvignonblanc #newzealand
I know, as a Canadian, I am not supposed to be promoting American alcohol, but I have been sitting on this video for almost a year - but if you like good, well-made #Riesling ... Today, it's the Hillick & Hobbs 2021 Estate Dry Riesling youtu.be/ovvYigKSl3s
TIME TO TELL - Hillick & Hobbs 2021 Estate Dry Riesling (New York)
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September 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I know, as a Canadian, I am not supposed to be promoting American alcohol, but I have been sitting on this video for almost a year - but if you like good, well-made #Riesling ... Today, it's the Hillick & Hobbs 2021 Estate Dry Riesling youtu.be/ovvYigKSl3s
Old vines wines are so super cool, especially when they are used to great effect. This old vines Barbera is amazing and worth trying ... Today, it's the Vinchio Vaglio 2022 Vigne Vecchie 50 Barbera D'Asti youtu.be/OaK3eQjep84 #italy #italianwine #piedmont #barbera
HONEST Vinchio Vaglio 2022 Vigne Vecchie 50 Barbera D'Asti (Italy)
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September 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Old vines wines are so super cool, especially when they are used to great effect. This old vines Barbera is amazing and worth trying ... Today, it's the Vinchio Vaglio 2022 Vigne Vecchie 50 Barbera D'Asti youtu.be/OaK3eQjep84 #italy #italianwine #piedmont #barbera
Super Tuscan wines have a great reputation. People are always excited to try them. And it's got Tuscany in the name - somewhere everybody wants to go - even if it is just for a few minutes at a time, in a glass. Today, it's the Tenuta Sette Ponti 2022 Oreno
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STUNNING Tenuta Sette Ponti 2022 Oreno (Italy)
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September 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Super Tuscan wines have a great reputation. People are always excited to try them. And it's got Tuscany in the name - somewhere everybody wants to go - even if it is just for a few minutes at a time, in a glass. Today, it's the Tenuta Sette Ponti 2022 Oreno
youtu.be/fXiwU9vOIAA #redwine #oreno
youtu.be/fXiwU9vOIAA #redwine #oreno
Viognier? What the hell is it? It is a grape, a white grape, that makes very interesting wines in the south of France. But what happens when you take it many miles away from its home. Does it still make interesting wine? Today, it's the Wending Home 2021 Viognier youtu.be/hK-QAG7yXiw
SURPRISING Wending Home 2021 Viognier (Ontario, Canada)
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September 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Viognier? What the hell is it? It is a grape, a white grape, that makes very interesting wines in the south of France. But what happens when you take it many miles away from its home. Does it still make interesting wine? Today, it's the Wending Home 2021 Viognier youtu.be/hK-QAG7yXiw
Have you tasted "pure" grenache? It is something so amazing you'll never forget it. Today, it's the Montgras 2022 Rare Garnacha youtu.be/IDzMeRe57n4 #chile #chileanwine #redwine #grenache
WOW Montgras 2022 Rare Garnacha (Chile)
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September 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Have you tasted "pure" grenache? It is something so amazing you'll never forget it. Today, it's the Montgras 2022 Rare Garnacha youtu.be/IDzMeRe57n4 #chile #chileanwine #redwine #grenache
It's Terraelectae, chosen wines from the Chianti Rufina area. Today, I'm going to tell you about the Marchesi Gondi 2020 Poggio Diamante, Chianti Rufina Riserva (Terraelectae) - hopefully there's some learnin' in here for you: youtu.be/cwdB9zwOYNI
AMAZING Marchesi Gondi 2020 Poggio Diamante, Chianti Rufina Riserva (Tuscany)
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August 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
It's Terraelectae, chosen wines from the Chianti Rufina area. Today, I'm going to tell you about the Marchesi Gondi 2020 Poggio Diamante, Chianti Rufina Riserva (Terraelectae) - hopefully there's some learnin' in here for you: youtu.be/cwdB9zwOYNI
Time after time, again and again, this winery delivers for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir lovers. Today, I'm lookingnat a Le Clos Jordanne 2021 Claystone Pinot Noir - and once again it's a wine that's going to put smiles on faces youtu.be/37KU7yfi2as #wine #winereview #pinotnoir #redwine
DELIGHTFUL Le Clos Jordanne 2021 Claystone Pinot Noir (Canada)
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August 28, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Time after time, again and again, this winery delivers for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir lovers. Today, I'm lookingnat a Le Clos Jordanne 2021 Claystone Pinot Noir - and once again it's a wine that's going to put smiles on faces youtu.be/37KU7yfi2as #wine #winereview #pinotnoir #redwine
Looking for something worthy of a celebration, but won't break the bank? Today, it's the Castell D'Or NV Cava Brut : youtu.be/KNgcpOqJxcE #wine #winereview #spanishwine #cava #bubbles #traditionalmethod
CELEBRATORY Castell D'Or NV Cava Brut (Spain)
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August 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Looking for something worthy of a celebration, but won't break the bank? Today, it's the Castell D'Or NV Cava Brut : youtu.be/KNgcpOqJxcE #wine #winereview #spanishwine #cava #bubbles #traditionalmethod
Not sure how many of us look to New Zealand for our Chardonnay choices. Sauvignon Blanc? Yes. Pinot Noir? Sure. But Chardonnay? Turns out, yes. Today, it's the Ha-Ha Wines 2022 Hawke's Bay Chardonnay - youtu.be/4sp-zJ_5pQA #chardonnay #wine #newzealand #hahawine
IMPRESSIVE Ha-Ha Wines 2022 Hawke's Bay Chardonnay (New Zealand)
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August 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Not sure how many of us look to New Zealand for our Chardonnay choices. Sauvignon Blanc? Yes. Pinot Noir? Sure. But Chardonnay? Turns out, yes. Today, it's the Ha-Ha Wines 2022 Hawke's Bay Chardonnay - youtu.be/4sp-zJ_5pQA #chardonnay #wine #newzealand #hahawine