Peninsula Ridge

Rosé for Everyone!

The Wine Writers Circle of Canada recently hosted a Rosé tasting. We had over fifty wines available to taste from various growing regions. France, Italy, Australia, Spain, New Zealand and Ontario were all present. There were a lot of great wines on the table. The table was full of surprises...

2014 Peninsula Ridge Barrel Aged Chardonnay

2014 Peninsula Ridge Barrel Aged Chardonnay – Vintages 211490 – $15.95 – **** – It’s too bad you’re just reading these words … because if you could see me I’m doing a happy dance at another great bottle of Ontario Chardonnay that comes in under twenty dollars. This is for...

It’s a Good Time to Drink Ontario Merlot

It’s a Good Time to Drink Ontario Merlot

2012 AJ Lepp Reserve Merlot – Winery Only (http://www.peninsularidge.com) – $19.95 – This has become a perennial favorite of mine and definitely did not disappoint.  Very smooth and loaded with ripe flavours of Raspberry and Cherry.  The finish has hints of Mocha and Dark Chocolate and is very smooth.  This...

Eye on Taste Local – VQApalooza

Eye on Taste Local – VQApalooza

[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...

Wine Review – Rosé for Mother’s Day!

Wine Review – Rosé for Mother’s Day!

Tomorrow is Mother’s Day and I love getting my mom something special to enjoy.  The great thing about Rosé is that it is still something that most people don’t drink as their “go to” wine of choice.  When you start talking to people about pink wine it tends to conjure...