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Eye on Angel’s Gate – Rage/Revenge

Eye on Angel’s Gate – Rage/Revenge

Angel’s Gate are continuing a makeover that you may have already noticed with the Handsome Brut that is currently available in the LCBO but you will also notice a couple of new bottles called Rage and Revenge.  Easy drinking and accessible these fun bottles will make a great addition to...

Wine Review Extra – Kacaba 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Review Extra – Kacaba 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon

2011 Kacaba Cabernet Sauvignon – $24.95 – The great thing about 2011 (and 2013) are that the red wines being released from these vintages are much more approachable than the big reds that have been released from 2010 and 2012, two of the best vintages EVER in Ontario.  What can...

It’s a Good Time to Drink Ontario Merlot

It’s a Good Time to Drink Ontario Merlot

2012 AJ Lepp Reserve Merlot – Winery Only (https://www.peninsularidge.com) – $19.95 – This has become a perennial favorite of mine and definitely did not disappoint.  Very smooth and loaded with ripe flavours of Raspberry and Cherry.  The finish has hints of Mocha and Dark Chocolate and is very smooth.  This...

Eye on Charles Baker

Eye on Charles Baker

2011 Charles Baker Picone Riesling – Vintages 241182 – $35.20 – There aren’t many wines that head north of thirty dollars that I write about … but right from your first sniff of the wine in the glass you know you’ve got something special in front of you.  Perfectly balanced,...

Turkey Day!

Turkey Day!

What wines will you be serving at your table for Thanksgiving this weekend?  We are in the middle of the Taste Local campaign so there is no excuse to not be serving Ontario Wine with your Turkey this weekend. Chardonnay is a slam dunk with Turkey.  I personally prefer a...

Eye on Mer Soleil

Eye on Mer Soleil

2012 Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay – Vintages 958975 – $34.95 (currently the 2011 is available) – What would happen if hot buttered popcorn had a love child with a sweet christmas orange?  There’s a good chance you would end up with the Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay.  Very rich and complex...