Sauvignon Blanc

Eye on Angel’s Gate – Rage/Revenge

Eye on Angel’s Gate – Rage/Revenge

Angel’s Gate are continuing a makeover that you may have already noticed with the Handsome Brut that is currently available in the LCBO but you will also notice a couple of new bottles called Rage and Revenge.  Easy drinking and accessible these fun bottles will make a great addition to...

Eye on Peller Estates

Eye on Peller Estates

Earlier this summer Peller Estates was awarded Canadian Winery of the Year at the WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada.  Out of twenty wines submitted thirteen won medals (1 Platinum, 4 Gold, 6 Silver, and 2 Bronze).  I have really enjoyed just about everything I have tried from Peller over...

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...

Eye on Featherstone

Eye on Featherstone

2013 Sauvignon Blanc – Vintages 89011 (July 19) – $19.95 – Sauvignon Blanc from Ontario is interesting because they all have a tropical, citrus blast on the palate but every winery seems to have varying degrees of herbacious and grassy notes.  Your citrus on this wine is great lemon and...

Eye on South Africa: Nederburg and Fleur du Cap

Eye on South Africa: Nederburg and Fleur du Cap

Last week I had the chance to interview Pieter Badenhorst, winemaker at Fleur du Cap and Natasha Williams, winemaker at Nederburg.  Both wineries are located in South Africa.  I was recently impressed with the 2012 Fleur du Cap Chardonnay which easily out performs it’s price point and is essential affordable...

Eye on Wildass

Eye on Wildass

Wildass is one of my favorite labels in the Vintages section.  It’s not pretentious and the wines are always fantastic.  I recently had a chance to get into the current Wildass lineup and I was not disappointed. 2012 Riesling – Vintages 129700 – $16.75 – Tons of apple in this...

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...