Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 31
Michael and André talk about all things Burgundy with Winemaker Louis Moreau.
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Pierre Sparr Bubbles
Pierre Sparr Brut Reserve Cremant D’Alsace – LCBO 388603 – $18.95 – **** – A traditional method sparkling wine made from Pinot Blanc. This is bright, crisp and clean on the nose with the aroma of freshly baked bread with white flower mixed in. This wine finishes dry with nice,...
Blue Mountain Gold Label Brut Sparkling – 2014 Domaine Queylus Tradition Chardonnay
Blue Mountain Gold Label Brut Sparkling – Vintages 206326 – $28.95 – **** – There is a nice bready note that climbs out of the glass. Granny Smith Apple and Lime follow the yeasty notes. When you take your first taste of this wine you’re greeted with bright notes of...
Lemelson – Oregon
If you go to any winery in Ontario and ask about Thomas, the winery staff know that you are asking about Thomas Bachelder. Owner and winemaker of his eponymous wine label but known for his work at Le Clos Jordanne, Domaine Queylus and 16 Mile… I’m sure I am forgetting...
Recipes: Chicken Wings #dirtywings
I like to cook my wings in the oven. I mean I realize we are into January, but the Superbowl is coming up so all resolutions are either out the window or on hold. Here are my recipes for making dirty wings. Here’s how to cook your wings: Dirty Wings...
Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 30
Michael and André speak with Alberto Zenato. For some strange reason we end up talking about Chicken Wings.
2015 Vineland Estates Gewurztraminer – 2015 Chateau des Charmes Gamay Droit
2015 Vineland Estates Gewurztraminer – Vintages 434779 – $17.95 – ***½+ – I’m not sure how much Gewurztraminer we are going to see coming from Ontario given the damage most Gew vineyards saw during the winters of 2014 and 2015 many wineries have moved on from the varietal, for those...
Vineland Estates – Let me be Franc
There are a pair of wines available from Vineland that are worth the trip down to the winery. Brian Schmidt is a flag bearer for Cabernet Franc in the province so it should be no surprise that the wines i’m about to talk about are Franc. 2014 Van Bers Vineyard...
2014 The Tragically Hip Ahead by a Century Chardonnay – 2013 Rosewood Select Merlot
2014 The Tragically Hip Ahead By A Century Chardonnay – Vintages 483875 – $19.95 – **** – The story of this wine is one of balance – barrel, fruit and acidity all seem to be in harmony with this bottle. There is a hint of baking spice on the nose...
2014 Ziraldo Riesling Icewine
2014 Ziraldo Riesling Icewine – Vintages 149609 – $88.80 – ****1/2 – This small winery specializes in Icewine. If you’re a fan of Niagara wine this name should be familiar to you because this bottle bears the name of the founder of Inniskillin. When I spoke with Donald Ziraldo in...
Lacey Estates – The Red Wines
My last trip to Prince Edward County included a stop by Lacey Estates to check out some of their new releases. This small, family run winery is a detour in this year if you have never had the chance to stop by. One thing that has me excited is seeing...