Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 3
Michael and André take a look at Cabernet Franc in what is very likely the first of many discussions about the grape.
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Feb 6 – 2014 Jost Selkie Frizzante – 2014 Megalomaniac Narcissist Riesling
2014 Jost Selkie Frizzante – Vintages 41899 – $19.95 – **** – This wine comes from Nova Scotia. It’s going to be interesting to see how this wine region develops. There are a small handful of wineries currently operating in the area. The wines definitely speak about where they come...
New Zealand Tasting (January 2016)
In the depths of Winter in Canada on the other side of the world they are celebrating Summer, so there really isn’t a better time to taste wines from New Zealand than now. I had the pleasure of tasting through Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, for which many people already...
2014 Peninsula Ridge Barrel Aged Chardonnay
2014 Peninsula Ridge Barrel Aged Chardonnay – Vintages 211490 – $15.95 – **** – It’s too bad you’re just reading these words … because if you could see me I’m doing a happy dance at another great bottle of Ontario Chardonnay that comes in under twenty dollars. This is for...
January 29 – 2013 Bachelder Niagara Chardonnay – 2013 See Ya Later Ranch Pinot Noir
2013 Bachelder Niagara Chardonnay – Vintages 302083 – $24.95 – ****+ – I was thrilled over the holidays when I saw that the new vintage of the Bachelder Chardonnay had dropped five dollars in price. This wine is tremendous value for its price. The nose is Citrus with Peach and...
Konzelmann 2012 Heritage Reserve – 2011 Vidal Icewine
2012 Heritage Reserve – Winery Only – $30.15 – ****+ – I have made no secret of my disdain for the term Meritage so I had to chuckle a bit opening this bottle from Konzelmann to see it called “Heritage”. The Meritage does rhyme with Heritage if you are saying...
Icewine Gala and Festival 2016
For anyone who has been reading my writing over the past few years they know that one of my mantras is that “Visiting wine country in the off season is the best time of year to do it”. This time of year the staff at the wineries have all taken...
Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 2
André interviews Michael about the ABC Club (Anything but Chardonnay). Michael maintains that he is a card carrying member. André has his doubts. This movement has deep seeded roots going back to when the Ontario wine industry was getting up and running.
January 22 – 2014 Henry of Pelham Baco Noir – 2014 Havens Chardonnay
2014 Henry of Pelham Baco Noir – LCBO 270926 – $14.95 – **** – Baco Noir can be very hit and miss in terms of quality. However, this wine remains consistent regardless of vintage. The nose has slight hints of smoke and spice with lots of very ripe blueberry and...
Malivoire: Now with Bubbles!
Malivoire have dipped their toes into the growing pond of wineries in Ontario making sparkling wine. I say just a toe because they have only made 380 cases total of their initial releases. It’s too bad there isn’t more because they are both very good. NV Bisous Brut – Winery...
Big Head Big Bang Sparkling
NV Big Bang Sparkling – Winery Only – $45.00 – ****1/2 – This is a very special wine. It’s the first sparkling wine from Big Head wines the name is definitely apt. The nose is lightly toasted bread, lemon and hints of vanilla. This wine is complex and rich and...
January 16 – 2012 Inniskillin Montague Vineyard Pinot Noir – 2012 Gilmour Orus
2012 Inniskillin Montague Vineyard Pinot Noir – Vintages 997353 – $29.95 – ****+ – Right away when you pour this wine you will get sucked in with floral aromas and bright ripe cherry. This wine is both intense and elegant at the same time. The flavours are tons of cherry with...