2013 Organized Crime Cabernet Franc – Vintages 472530 – $18.95 – **** – There is something interesting about this Franc. The fruit is concentrated and very ripe bordering on jammy with flavours of strawberry, cherry, blackberry and currant. But even with all the very ripe fruit dominating the nose and...
I first tasted this wine shortly after bottling, this would have been towards the end of the summer and quickly forgot about it. This is my fault, I didn’t see the real potential in this wine. That being said it was a sound lesson in the reality of bottle shock....
Michael and André speak with Jay Wright of Constellation Brands about the sale that recently took place and what it means for Ontario wineries.
2014 Cuvée Jean Philippe Blanquette de Limoux – Vintages 467217 – $14.95 – **** – This is a traditional method sparkling wine from France and at under 15 bucks it’s a steal. This is a perfect bottle to enjoy while recovering from the holidays. This is bright and crisp with...
There’s a few new wines available at Hinterland. If you missed out on scoring a bottle of Les Étoiles don’t worry, if you stow a couple bottles away they will be ready to go in time for 2018! 2013 Les Étoiles – $39.00 – ****½ – While reading this note...
This post is ready to go just in time for New Years… sadly I believe this wine is sold out. The good news is that there will be more available for next year. So consider this post a tease for what to come next year. 2011 Hidden Bench Brut Natur...
Michael and André taste through some wines to cap off 2016.
2013 Chardonnay – $25.00 – **** -There is a lot of fruit on the nose of this wine – apples and lime with a nice mineral note that rises above everything. The flavours match the nose and there is a nice creamy mouthfeel on the mid palate. This wine does...
There’s a few new releases available from Back 10 Cellars. Anyone who has spoken with me in the past year knows how much I raved about the 2014 Vintage of the Start from Scratch Chardonnay. Needless to say I ran to the winery as soon as I saw the 2015...
I haven’t had a chance to stop by Ravine in quite some time. I was glad that I made the stop during the day I was down in Niagara to visit Paul Bosc Sr. from Chateau des Charmes. I was glad I made the time there are some very tasty...
2015 Vineland Estates Elevation St. Urban Vineyard Riesling – Vintages 38117 – $19.95 – ****½ – This is something I look forward to every year. This is off-dry but perfectly balanced with acidity. I would put it to anyone who says they don’t like sweet wines to give this a...
This post marks the end of my trip to the Okanagan this summer. But stay tuned starting in January I am going to be continuing my journey as I also visited Oregon and have a lot to say. Nk’Mip is located in the southernmost part of the Okanagan Valley. It’s...
