I recently took some time to visit Sue-Ann Staff’s winery. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen Brix – the friendliest door greeter at any winery in Niagara – and this fact is undisputed. It has been great to see the Fancy Farm Girl bottles on the shelves of local LCBO’s...
I think my biggest surprise going through the newest wines from Sue-Ann Staff was that there was a definite hint of sweetness on the Red … but I liked it anyways. I’m not talking Yellowtail sweet – it was just enough sweetness to help pump up the ripe fruit flavours....
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...
Vidal is not just for Icewine. Most people know Vidal for the rich honeyed icewines that are made from the juice of this grape. When it is vinified into table wine you end up with wines that are bright and crisp. It holds onto a lot of the floral qualities...
Let’s face it. Valentine’s Day can be a pain if you don’t know how to cook. If you didn’t make reservations ahead of time you could be stuck waiting for a table for a very long time. I am here to save you… Not to mention if you eat at...
2012 Flamboyant Red – $17.95 – Loaded with bright red fruit and tannin on the finish that isn’t overbearing. This bottle isn’t just a flashy label… but let’s face it the artwork on both the White and the Red are fantastic. This Red blend is well worth the price of...
2011 Tawse Gamay Noir – Vintages 322545 – $18.95 – Gamay is an interesting grape … most serious wine fans don’t pay a lot of attention to it unless it’s the Nouveau release. I have friends in France who will give you a hard time if you’re caught with a...
As promised I have found some wines that are down in price so why not pick up both this week? The great things about these wines is they are both fantastic value, definitely superior wines for the price. 2009 Sue-Ann Staff Baco Noir – $14.95 – LCBO 260422 – This...
Oh Icewine, the REAL signature of Ontario (alongside Baco Noir, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay…) It is the time of year when the ground is frozen and so are the grapes. The harvest for the 2011 vintage took place for most wineries around the New Year, with some big challenges courtesy...
