2014 Kew Marsanne – vintages 485334 – $19.95 – ****+ – This is the only Marsanne in the province, that makes this wine both unique and special. The aromas are tangerine and vanilla making this seem like a creamsicle in a glass. There is a nice note of baking spice...
2013 13th Street Red Palette – Vintages 249458 – $15.95 – ***1/2 – The nose on this wine is Raspberry jam. This is made to be enjoyed now with no cellaring necessary. The flavours in the glass are Cherry, Strawberry and Raspberry and as with the nose very ripe and...
2012 13th Street White Palette – Vintages 207340 – $15.95 – **** – This is a blend of Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Gris. This may be the best version of the White Palette I have ever had the chance to try. The nose on this wine is...
2012 Sue-Ann Staff Merlot – Vintages 358416 – $19.95 – ****+ – This is the sort of wine that will make a perfect addition to your spring/summer entertaining. Merlot is a great crowd pleaser because it is easy drinking and doesn’t have quite the bite that you would find in...
I always get a little melancholic when I head down to wine country for Get Fresh! in the springtime. Everyone who knows me knows that I am a huge fan of visiting the wineries in the off-season. This is one of the last weekends that you have to grab winemakers...
2013 13th Street Merlot – Vintages 270504 – $17.95 – ***1/2+ – I have made no secret for my disdain for Ontario merlot. I know Ontario can make great Merlot in hot vintages like 2010 or 2012 but often in the cool vintages you end up with wine that just...
2013 Malivoire Pinot Gris – Vintages 591305 – $19.95 – **** – I get nostalgic whenever I see the Pinot Gris from Malivoire. Going back to 2008 this is a wine I look forward to every year. With a nice acidic backbone, but flavours that are more subdued than Riesling...
[huge_it_slider id=”2″] The LCBO has been working over the past couple years to tweak the campaign that was once known as “Go Local”. Last year the promotion was called “Shine On”, and let’s face it the name just didn’t quite pop even though the wine selection was very good. This...
Valentine’s Day is later this week. What better way to get prepared than to pick up some chocolate and some wine. I have been preaching for a long time that you have to be careful when pairing Icewine with sweets. I recently had a chance to speak with Daniel Stubbe...
See Ya Later Ranch Brut – Vintages 271049 – $22.95 – This is a champagne style sparkling wine from BC. It has the aroma of freshly baked bread and strong flavours of apple. There is a slight sweetness on the finish but it doesn’t linger with nice acidity and the...
2011 Malivoire Guilty Men Cabernet/Merlot – Vintages 186247 – $19.95 – There is a bit of spice on the finish of this wine that I love when drinking Cab/Merlot in the winter especilly. It’s not too heavy with great flavours and aromas of Raspberry, Cherry, and Black Currant. The finish...
I love Turkey. You have no idea how much I love Turkey. Around this time of year I start to dream of the taste of my Dad’s stuffing and gravy. Now for many people wine to serve with Turkey is a matter of simply having White or Red available at...
