I don’t often get outside of Ontario in my writing … but that doesn’t mean I’m not tasting wines from elsewhere. I recently had a chance to taste a new vintage of a wine I enjoyed a few years ago on a road trip out west, and also to taste...
2012 Tawse Gamay Noir – Vintages 322545 – $18.95 – Gamay is one of the most underrated varietals from Ontario. This beautiful Gamay is loaded with flavours of Dark Cherry, Ripe Raspberry and just a bit of Pepper on the finish. Even at $18.95 I can’t help but feel that...
March 16 I spend the day in Prince Edward County. I went in expecting to pick up a few bottles of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir… I left with my eyes opened to Gamay. There is no secret to the fact that I am a shameless promoter and lover of Gamay. ...
They make wine in Nova Scotia? That is the reaction I typically get when I talk to people about Benjamin Bridge. This winery is putting the Nova Scotian wine industry on the map very quickly. In 2012, the winery was being featured in blind taste tests against some of the...
2012 Henry of Pelham Estate Chardonnay – Vintages 268342 – $19.95 – I have made no secret over the past few months that I love finding great Chardonnay under that twenty dollar mark. It really seems that Niagara has stepped up it’s game in bringing really great affordable to the...
I had a chance to drop into the Foreign Affair in early March. I have recently reviewed the 2009 Ex-Pat Riesling and the 2012 Conspiracy two wines that I very much enjoyed (and highly recommend you pick up for yourself). The Foreign Affair makes their wines using the Appassimento method...
2012 Coffin Ridge Into the Light White – Vintages 326744 – $20.00 – This is an interesting blend of Geisenheim, L’Acadie Blanc, Frontenac, Frontenac Gris, La Crescent, Prairie Star and Riesling. If you’re not familiar with these particular grapes you’re not alone, they aren’t often found … period. This is...
A couple weeks ago I got a chance to check out the Muscadet night hosted by the iYellow Wine Club as part of their Wines of France Wine School events they have been hosting since late January. The iYellow events are perfect if you’re looking to get into wine… but...
2009 The Foreign Affair Ex-Pat Riesling – Vintages 372326 – $16.95 – Some of the grapes are dried prior to pressing which makes a wine that is typically Riesling with flavours of Lemon and Lime but amplified. In spite of the intense flavours this wine is remarkebly balanced and at...
Last year was the first time I had a chance to attend the Cuvée Grand Tasting Gala and I decided then and there it was something worth marking the calendar for. After a format change last year where the event went from an award ceremony to each winery bringing their...
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...
