March 1st there are two Chardonnay’s getting a limited release through Vintages but these are wines that you want to have on your wine rack for special occasions or to open up for people that you REALLY like. The fact that these two great Chardonnay’s come from different vintages proves...
2012 Featherstone Cabernet Franc – Vintages 64618 – $17.95 – Blackberry, Blueberry and Raspberry on the nose and palate. A nice smoky finish that lingers with very firm tannin. This wine will need some time in a decanter to soften and bring out some more of the fruit flavours. This...
Imagine taking a flight on Air France and asking the flight attendant for white wine. The Attendant informs you that they have Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand and Chardonnay from California… but nothing from France. If word got out in France that the national carrier didn’t stock French wines there...
2012 The Foreign Affair The Conspiracy – Vintages 149237 – $19.95 – This is a very big, intense red wine that needs some decanting to take the edge off. Snatch this bottle up because this is your sitting by the fireplace sipping rare roast beef eating wine. Made in the...
2007 Huff Estates Cuvée Peter F. Huff – Vintages 198754 – $39.95 – I reviewed this wine back in December and I am thrilled to see it on the shelf of the LCBO. I believe we are only seeing the tip of the iceberg as far as Champagne style wines...
I am shameless in professing my love for Prince Edward County. I get excited when I see the many new labels being established in the County. Three Dog Winery has done a good job placing themselves on Social Media (twitter: @threedogwine) so I was just as shameless in asking Owner/Wine...
Valentine’s Day is later this week. What better way to get prepared than to pick up some chocolate and some wine. I have been preaching for a long time that you have to be careful when pairing Icewine with sweets. I recently had a chance to speak with Daniel Stubbe...
See Ya Later Ranch Brut – Vintages 271049 – $22.95 – This is a champagne style sparkling wine from BC. It has the aroma of freshly baked bread and strong flavours of apple. There is a slight sweetness on the finish but it doesn’t linger with nice acidity and the...
November 29 Project Pace a joint police sting targeting businesses in the GTA, and Windsor collected 6.5 million dollars in counterfeit goods. Among the seized goods were bottles of counterfeit Icewine. In a recent visit to Inniskillin I was informed of the growing issue of counterfeit Icewine. While the bust...
I love this time of year. Pretty much anytime past Labour day right until May long weekend. My love for this time of year has nothing to do with the weather (especially this year) but winter is my favorite time to pack the car and head up the highway to...
2012 Pelee Island Cabernet Franc – LCBO 433714 – $11.95 – This is one of my go-to wines when I’m entertaining for a large group or when I’m cooking. It goes very well in sauces and stews and pairs with just about anything beef. Very fruit forward with lots of...
2012 Hinterbrook Riesling – Vintages 270512 – $17.95 – Very nice Riesling with aromas and flavours of apples. This is a very soft Riesling. Even though the sugar content is low compared to many other off-dry examples because of the soft acidity you notice the sugar a little bit more. ...
