Calamus

Review – Get Fresh!

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...

May 2 – 2013 Fielding Red Conception – 2013 Calamus Riesling

2013 Fielding Red Conception – Vintages 189183 – $18.95 – **** – Unpretentious and loaded with fruit.  This easy drinking red blend brings raspberry, blackberry and plum in the mouth but isn’t too heavy.  Medium bodied with good structure and medium tannin that softens quickly after opening.  A good red...

Wine Review May 24 – 2011 Fontana Dolce – 2012 Calamus Riesling

Wine Review May 24 – 2011 Fontana Dolce – 2012 Calamus Riesling

2012 Calamus Riesling – Vintages 158642 – $16.95 – The acidity sizzles the moment it touches your tongue.  As the wine unravels on the palate you end up with Peach, Apple and Citrus flavours balanced with nice mineral on the finish.  This is a great slightly off-dry riesling to enjoy...