Calamus 2008 Cosmic Red – VINTAGES 258129 – $17.95 – Calamus has once again created an excellent Red Blend. Typical of the other 2008 Cabernets I have reviewed this is a very fruit forward wine. But as with any of the wines I highly recommend this is all about balance. What I mean by this is that while there is a strong pressence of Blackberry, Plum, and Currant hidden underneath is Vanilla with a slight oaky finish. I had a chance to try this at Wrapped up in the Valley served with a Moroccan Lamb Stew, but this would pair perfectly with a Roast Beef au Jus.
Cave Spring 2009 Chardonnay – LCBO 228551 – $14.95 – This is a very fun Chardonnay as it is a blend of a lot of what I have really enjoyed this past year searching for the perfect Chardonnay. It is a blend of regular Chardonnay and Chardonnay Musqué… it is also a blend of unoaked with a little bit of oaked. Unlike many of the other unoaked Chardonnay’s I have reviewed this one is very dry. WIth the absense of any sweetness on this wine the aroma is typical of Musqué as it is like a tropical fruit salad. The flavours on this wine a crisp clean with a nice finish.
