Pinot Noir

Chanson Père et Fils Pinot Noir – 2008-2013

Chanson Père et Fils Pinot Noir – 2008-2013

Last week I had the opportunity to taste five years worth of Pinot Noir from Chanson.  This is a vintages essential that is currently available for $21.95 (50575).  If you’re one of those people who like to buy a few bottles of a wine your really like and save it...

Eye on Norman Hardie – 2012 Norman Hardie Unfiltered County Pinot Noir

Eye on Norman Hardie – 2012 Norman Hardie Unfiltered County Pinot Noir

Since this wine was tasted Norman Hardie has been accused of sexual misconduct. The article can be found here – https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canadian-winemaker-norman-hardie-accused-of-sexual-misconduct/ 2012 Norman Hardie Unfiltered County Pinot Noir – Vintages 125310 – $39.00 – You won’t find much of this left at the LCBO as it snuck under my radar...

Eye on Kacaba – Wines for Summer!

Eye on Kacaba – Wines for Summer!

I love Kacaba in the summer.  My fridge is rarely absent of the Unoaked Chardonnay which is one of the best made in Ontario.  We are fortunate enough to have three fantastic summer wines coming from this winery this summer. 2013 Rebecca Rosé – LCBO 227025 – $14.95 – Slightly...

Eye on Prince Edward County

Eye on Prince Edward County

March 16 I spend the day in Prince Edward County.  I went in expecting to pick up a few bottles of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir… I left with my eyes opened to Gamay.  There is no secret to the fact that I am a shameless promoter and lover of Gamay. ...

Cuvée 2014 – We’re Going to Need a Bigger Boat!

Cuvée 2014 – We’re Going to Need a Bigger Boat!

Last year was the first time I had a chance to attend the Cuvée Grand Tasting Gala and I decided then and there it was something worth marking the calendar for.  After a format change last year where the event went from an award ceremony to each winery bringing their...

Wine Review – Valentine’s Day

Wine Review – Valentine’s Day

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...