2012 13th Street White Palette – Vintages 207340 – $15.95 – **** – This is a blend of Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Gris. This may be the best version of the White Palette I have ever had the chance to try. The nose on this wine is...
2012 Tenuta Frescobaldi Di Castiglioni – Vintages 145920 – $21.95 – **** – Mainly Cab Sauv, with Merlot, Cab Franc and Sangiovese to round out the package this is a very nice full bodied, easy drinking wine. The nose and flavours are licorice and black currant. Flavours are very fruit...
I stopped by the Mike Weir Winery during “Get Fresh” in the spring of this year. I haven’t done much tasting of the wines at Weir lately. When they do make their way into my home I have always enjoyed them. I know most of us have already forgotten about...
2013 Mima’s Block Riesling – $18.20 – Winery Only – **** – This would be the “serious” Riesling from Rosewood. It’s very dry but nice and balanced. There are nice mineral notes on the nose with lemon and lime. This is a very well balanced Rieslng. This will be an...
2012 Flat Rock Chardonnay – Vintages 286278 – $18.95 – **** – Great value and high quality from this wine that recently won a Gold Medal at the Ontario Wine Awards. The nose is Vanilla, Pineapple and Apple. Flavours match the nose with just hints of baking spice that linger...
I had a chance to speak with the CEO of Bodega Norton Michael Halstrick about their 120th anniversary and Sauvignon Blanc from Argentina. Sauvignon Blanc from South America is something that I’m certain will be popping up on a lot of peoples wine glasses over the next little while. 2013...
I was in Saskatchewan towards the end of May and made a stop at my favorite watering hole Bushwakker. I’m a huge fan of just about everything they have on tap at this brew-pub but it was the wine list that piqued my interest this visit. They had two wines...
2013 Tawse Spark Limestone Ridge Riesling Sparkling – Vintages 370361 – $19.95 – **** – This summer I vow to drink more Sparkling wine. When you get wine’s of this quality under twenty dollars there is no reason to save this for the special occasions that Sparkling is usually saved...
When I head out for Indian food often I find myself switching to beer, or cocktails. Indian food is difficult when it comes to pairing with wine. I was intrigued when I got the invite for the dinner at Pukka featuring Nals Margreid a winery in Northern Italy. I was...
2013 Hidden Bench Estate Riesling – Vintages 183491 – $23.95 – **** – Hidden Bench is a great producer and I had a chance to visit them in December. It was great to get a chance to re-taste this wine. There is great mineral on the nose with apple and...
I don’t drink enough German wine. I think that most people don’t drink enough German wine. I will be the first to admit that I find german wine intimidating. At least with French wine you have seen or heard of Champagne, Bordeaux or Cotes du Rhone. German labels are adorned...
2013 Lailey Unoaked Chardonnay – Vintages 299776 – $14.95 – ****+ – Who said unoaked Chardonnay is boring? This offering from Lailey is excellent with a nice creamy texture on the palate. There are flavours of apple, peach, and melon with beautiful acidity on the finish. Nice light and crisp!...
