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Wine Review - 2016 Closson Chase Vineyard Chardonnay - 2017 Featherstone Phoenix
2016 Closson Chase Vineyard Chardonnay – Vintages 148866 – $29.95 – ****½ – The buttery nose just oozes out of the glass with weight and intensity. The fruit is peach, apple, and orange zest. There is vanilla, and butterscotch flavours meet the fruit and give this wine nice complexity. On...
Two Guys Talking Wine – (Episode 99)
We sit down with one of the journalists responsible for the investigation into Norman Hardie and the allegations of sexual misconduct. We also find out what’s going on in Saguenay this weekend.
Wine Review - 2016 Flat Rock The Rusty Shed - 2017 Calamus Crackle
2016 Flat Rock The Rusty Shed – Vintages 1552 – $26.95 – ***** – I’m not even sure where to being in describing how much I love this wine. When I opened the bottle to make these notes I didn’t expect to finish it as quickly as I did, and...
Two Guys Talking Wine - (Episode 98)
We had the opportunity to sit down with Don Triggs – of Jackson-Triggs fame… we talked about the past, but the future is also very interesting as he has recently founded Culmina wines in British Columbia.
Wine Review - 2017 Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyard Cabernet Rosé - 2014 Eastdell Estates Black Label Viognier
2014 Eastdell Estates Black Label Viognier – Vintages 443622 – $17.95 – **** – White flower is layered over apple and citrus on the nose. On the palate there is a nice mineral note that meets a weighty texture on the palate. This is another great example for the case...
Wine Review - 2016 Henry of Pelham Estate Pinot Noir
2016 Henry of Pelham Estate Pinot Noir – Vintages 268391 – $24.95 – ****+ – At any price this would be an outstanding bottle of PInot from Ontario, but it’s even more exciting that this is coming in under twenty five dollars. The aromas are rich cherry and heavy violet...
Wine Review - 2016 Blue Mountain Chardonnay - 2014 Domaine Queylus Tradition Pinot Noir
2016 Blue Mountain Chardonnay – Vintages 350108 – $28.95 – **** – The toasted oak really does soar over the pineapple, and peach notes both on the nose and on the palate. So if you’re note a fan of oak in your Chard you may want to look elsewhere. The...
Wine Review - Featherstone Joy
I always look forward to these wines every vintage. This year is definitely continues the trend of quality and value making these wines perpetually some of the best sparkling wines in the province. 2013 Featherstone Cuvée Joy – $34.95 – Vintages 310334 (Dec 2018) – **** – I feel like...
Wine Review - 2016 Hidden Bench Fumé Blanc - 2016 Tawse Sketches of Niagara Riesling
2016 Hidden Bench Fumé Blanc – Vintages 68825 – $29.95 – **** – There is a subtlety, and restraint in this bottle. The aromas are passion fruit, and a nice note of mineral. On the palate this offers citrus, guava, and passionfruit. On the finish there is a slight smoky...