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....
André’s apartment nearly burned down … so we talked about what wines you would grab in a real emergency.
2014 Jackson Triggs Entourage Grand Reserve Brut – Vintages 234161 – $29.95 – **** – Outstanding bubbly that delivers a lot of complexity for it’s under thirty dollar value price. Aromas offer apple mingling with a nice bready note. On the palate the fruit opens up with nice complexity as...
I am a big fan of Viña Cobos. The past couple vintages of Chardonnay from this winery have knocked my socks off in terms of quality and price. The Cabernet Sauvignon offers exceptional value and manages to walk a great tightrope of ripe fruit while holding onto a nice acid...
2016 Henry of Pelham Family Tree Red – Vintages TBD – $18.95 – **** – I love Family Tree blends from Henry of Pelham. These are wines designed for entertaining. They over deliver on their price and offer something that everyone at your table can enjoy whether they are a...
Michael and André get caught up after Michael returns from his sabbatical.
2015 Intersection Unfiltered Cabernet Franc – Winery Only – $28.90 – ****+ – Cabernet Franc from BC is a thing of beauty. The extra heat on the fruit oozes out of the glass with very ripe and almost jammy aromas of raspberry and cassis. Somehow in spite of the massive...
2015 Cave Spring Estate Bottled Chardonnay Musqué – Vintages 246579 – $16.95 – **** – It’s always nice to see this bottle make an appearance on the vintages shelves. There is a lot of apple, lemon and peach on the nose and on the palate. There is a signature note...
I first met Jerry Kopanski a few years ago at the Wychwood Barns Farmer’s Market. I was enamoured with his 2011 Cabernet Franc made in a ripasso style. I bought a case of that wine and sadly have none left … it’s hard to hold onto a bottle priced at...
2016 Vineland Cabernet Franc – $14.95 – LCBO 594127 – **** – The Cabernet Franc from Vineland that occupies space in the general list at the LCBO is one of my go-to bottles to enjoy and rely on. In my home I have an adage that I won’t cook with...
Michael and André managed to sit down with all three Speck Brothers of Henry of Pelham to talk about the origin of this winery.
Well this is something you don’t see everyday, Sparkling wine from England. I bought this bottle from the Vintages Classics catalog and frankly at the price it was worth the risk. I am looking forward to seeing what else comes from England in the future. Hush Heath Balfour 1503 Classic...
