Ilya and Nadia Senchuk, the owners of Leaning Post, consistently craft standout wines and this bottling is no exception. Gamay is one of Ontario’s signature grapes, but under Ilya’s skillful hand, it truly comes into its own.
This indigenous Sicilian grape remains relatively under the radar, though it’s often compared to Gamay or Pinot Noir for its lighter body and vibrant fruit profile.
This is unmistakably Cabernet Sauvignon. Dry and full-bodied, it delivers firm tannins wrapped around classic flavours of cassis, blackberry, and black cherry.
It’s taken a long time to track down a proper example of this wine. Plavac Mali (sometimes spelled Plavic) is a Croatian red; this one is from the island of Hvar, off the Dalmatian coast, but that’s not the most interesting part of the story.
Made from grapes grown in Central Greece, this wine sees six hours of skin contact during fermentation, lending an extra layer of texture and complexity.
Primitivo and California’s Zinfandel are genetically identical, but where they grow makes all the difference.
After a little air, this full-bodied red from Argentina’s renowned Mendoza region opens with notes of blackberry…
If you love Rioja, it’s time to get to know Ribera del Duero. Both regions champion the Tempranillo grape, but Ribera del Duero wines tend…