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Shawn Thompson

981 wines • 100 followers • 91 following

Domaine de Fondrèche

Côtes du Ventoux il Était Une Fois White Blend 2022

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Shawn Thompson

9.3

Outstanding. We picked this up at a new French restaurant where the owner is also importing small batch wines from friends and family in Provence. This wine is complex with melon and pineapple on the nose and a unique minerality and a creamy yeasty lemon curd. Loved it. — a day ago

Ira, Jonathan and 3 others liked this
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@Shawn Thompson vintage? Thanks
Shawn Thompson

Shawn Thompson

@Ira Schwartz it was 2022. Highly recommend this one. The minerality is superb.

Terravista Vineyards

Viognier 2022

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Shawn Thompson

9.1

A classic Viognier, very crisp with peach being the prominent aroma, along with tropical fruits and a hint of honeysuckle or citrus blossom - there might also be a subtle dill scent in there. The palate is complex with medium body and medium acidity with slightly yeasty and creamy notes. We paired with Nova Scotian scallops for on a bed of creamy, oozy lemon fennel risotto. A wonderful wine a food evening. — 6 months ago

Dawn, Daniel and 4 others liked this

O'Rourke's Peak Cellars

Chardonnay 2019

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Shawn Thompson

8.7

Pairing this lightly oaked Chard with some lobster bucatini right at the winery. Notes of honeysuckle, yellow apples, and lemon butter, with a supple palate and mineral undertones, delivers a clean and crisp profile with a zesty finis — 6 months ago

Dave, Ted and 2 others liked this

Weingut Ewald Gruber

Gruber Röschitz St. Laurent Rosé

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Shawn Thompson

9.0

Super funky rosé, almost orange in colour, tastes like classy pink juice that went to art school and listens to techno. Nose is fresh strawberries, currants and grapefruit. Palate is tart cherry, orange peel and sour candies. — 7 days ago

Dawn, Dave and 3 others liked this

Res Fortes

Côtes du Roussillon Macabeo 2023

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Shawn Thompson

9.0

A great value wine, dry with strong minerality, unripe stonefruit and florals. — 4 months ago

Ted, Dave and 3 others liked this

Ex Nihilo Vineyards

Pinot Gris 2023

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Shawn Thompson

8.8

Pale straw colour, crystal clear clarity, nose has floral and citrus notes palate is clean and brisk with a very interesting cucumber, dried papaya, and minerals, not typical in an Okanagan Pinot Gris. Paired with a wood fired mushroom and Gorgonzola cream pizza right at the winery. — 6 months ago

Dave, Ted and 2 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Out of nothing ❤️
Shawn Thompson

Shawn Thompson

@Dave it really is such a great Canadian winery!

Ex Nihilo Vineyards

Pinot Gris 2023

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Shawn Thompson

8.9

Outstanding Pinot Gris, great minerality. — 7 days ago

Dawn, Dave and 3 others liked this

Domaine la Soumade

Rasteau Red Rhône Blend 2019

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Shawn Thompson

9.0

Great GSM. Cherry, stewed fruit and smoke. — 7 days ago

Dawn, Dave and 3 others liked this

Gérard Bertrand

Le ChouChou Red Blend 2023

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Shawn Thompson

8.9

We picked up this little French gem and chilled it before serving. It’s ruby coloured with a nose of ripe red fruit and violets. The palate has flavours of strawberry and cherry with a touch of spice from the syrah, soft smooth tannins. — 6 months ago

Daniel, Ted and 5 others liked this

River Stone Estate Winery

Okanagan Valley Cabernet Franc 2014

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Shawn Thompson

9.1

We picked this wine up the first time we visited the Okanagan together 8 years ago. Tobacco notes have faded transitioning into something much more complex and nuanced. We had bought two bottles and you can see my original review back in 2016. 👃Nose: Bramble-berry, mushrooms, sage, violet petals, Rhubarb stewed with dark plums 👅Palate: cheeky, Christmas spice bomb. A lot of baking spice. Wilful tannins around the edges but silky and smooth. Will it open or fall after decanting? After an hour or two it’s gotten a little flabby in the middle but Jessica says it’s more “demure” and I need to respect just how good this Canadian Cab Franc from 11 years ago is. It’s outstanding, really. May have started its peak though. Paired it with a strip-loin topped with my attempt at the famous French tarragon sauce and grilled veg. — 6 months ago

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Dave

Dave

Sounds like a great meal! I'll be there in 10 minutes.
Shawn Thompson

Shawn Thompson

@Dave Haha, it was very good! I’ve been trying to perfect my tarragon sauce, think I’m getting close 😎
Dave

Dave

Nicely done