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Oct 14 – 2013 Domaine Queylus Tradition Chardonnay – 2014 Keint-He Portage Pinot Noir
2013 Domaine Queylus Tradition Chardonnay – Vintages 417774 – $24.95 – ****+ – The quality of Chardonnay at this price from Ontario is mind blowing. Beautifully complex with vanilla, butterscotch layered over apples and peaches. Flavours match the nose and bring a nice hit of baking spice on the finish....
See Ya Later Ranch – July 2016
See Ya Later Ranch Brut NV – $21.99 – **** – It has been a couple of years since i’ve seen this wine on the shelves of the LCBO. I hope we see it again soon. Clean and Crisp with nice acidity. There are nice apple notes over citrus. There...
Casa Dea – Oct 2016
2015 Dea’s Cuvée – $18.95 – **** – This is one of the best value wines in the province bar none. You will hear me talk about “Just Because” Sparkling wines with my meals and get-togethers, this is one of those wines. There is a hint of sweetness in the...
Huff Estates – October 2016
2013 South Bay Merlot – ****+ – $40.00 – The South Bay site for Huff Estates is certainly a magic place for growing grapes in the province. This bottle is most definitely labelled as VQA Prince Edward County. I have to rub my eyes in disbelief because even in Niagara,...
Oct 7 – 2011 Stoney Ridge Excellence Chardonnay – 2013 Redstone Cabernet
2011 Stoney Ridge Excellence Chardonnay – Vintages 254243 – $17.95 – ****+ – It has been nearly a year since I last wrote about this wine. While the price has gone down by seven dollars, I feel that this wine has still improved. This wine offers intense tropical flavours and...
Nyarai Cellars – The Virtual Winery You Should Know About
2015 Nyarai Viognier – **** – $22.95 – When I talk about wines that drink “dangerously easy” I am talking about a wine that tastes so good your guests will finish the first glass before you can put the bottle down. This is one of those bottles. Aromas and flavours...
Chateau des Charmes – Paul Bosc Estate Wines
2014 Chateau des Charmes Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir – ****+ – $35.00 – The last time this wine was produced was in 2010. This is definitely something very special in the bottle. I know my own impressions when I first took my sip was to do a gustatory...
Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 21
Michael and André talk about Old Wines. What’s up with that?
Sep 30 – 2015 Coffin Ridge Bone Dry Riesling – 2010 Henry of Pelham Estate Pinot Noir
2015 Coffin Ridge Bone Dry Riesling – Vintages 232744 – $17.20 – **** – This is a solid Riesling that even though it’s called bone dry you still get a slight sense of sweetness on the mid palate. The bright crisp acidity keeps your mouth in anticipation for the next...
Red Rooster – July 2016
Red Rooster is a label that many people might be familiar with from BC. They offer affordable bottles with great quality. They have a large portfolio but across the board the wines are solid. 2014 Gewurztraminer Reserve – ****+ – $19.00 – There is all kinds of tropical fruit in...
Taste Community Grown – Prince Edward County – September 24, 2016
Visiting Prince Edward County is one of my favorite things to do regardless of season. My biggest challenge on any visit to the County is finding a way to cram as much into the day as possible. Without careful planning you can easily spend the day in a car having...