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...
2013 Simply Stainless Chardonnay – LCBO 377549 – $14.95 – This wine is a very big unoaked chardonnay. Loads of apple and pineapple on the nose and on the palate. Dry with just a hint of sweetness that is balanced by great acidity. A great patio sipper and will make...
Earlier this summer Peller Estates was awarded Canadian Winery of the Year at the WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada. Out of twenty wines submitted thirteen won medals (1 Platinum, 4 Gold, 6 Silver, and 2 Bronze). I have really enjoyed just about everything I have tried from Peller over...
[huge_it_slider id=”2″] The LCBO has been working over the past couple years to tweak the campaign that was once known as “Go Local”. Last year the promotion was called “Shine On”, and let’s face it the name just didn’t quite pop even though the wine selection was very good. This...
2011 Featherstone Joy – Vintages 310334 – $34.95 – I have been eagerly waiting the release of this wine as the 2009 was easily the best Sparkling wine from Ontario I sampled last year … and that is saying a lot in a province loaded with world class sparkling wine...
Domaine Queylus is a new winery in Niagara. I was fortunate enough to get a sneak peak at some of the portfolio at Cuvée in February this year. Winemakers Thomas Bachelder and Kelly Baker were pouring two pinot noirs that evening, but the current Queylus portfolio has 5 PInots. They...
I don’t usually make a big deal out of my birthday… but this year I made a point of celebrating by visiting both Niagara and Prince Edward County. My trip to Prince Edward County was a pilgrimage as I have tried for the past three years to taste the wine...
2013 Leaning Post Gamay – $25.00 – Winery Only (www.leaningpostwines.com) – I have made no secret that I love Gamay, in spite of any biases the really great ones still stand out. This particular Gamay strikes a perfect balance between fruit and earth on the finish. Loads of Black Cherry...
I realize we are getting into the end of summer … so I thought I would feature a couple to get us through some warm fall days. 2012 Reif “The Empress” Unoaked Chardonnay – LCBO 346791 – $12.95 – Rich and Crisp with loads of Golden Delicious and Macintosh apple...
This review wraps up a tour through the Wildass portfolio that delivers hits with no misses. While people know that I’m a fan of VQA Sauvignon Blanc it’s no secret that I am an open skeptic towards Merlot. This Merlot does not disappoint as it’s very ripe and juicy with...
You are going to notice a new label on the shelves of the LCBO. It appears that the folks at Henry of Pelham aren’t out of ideas yet when it comes to wrapping wine in new packages. These new offerings are a fantastic way to revisit Ontario wines or to...
2010 Redstone Reserve Cabernet Franc – Vintages 381244 – $29.95 – It’s been awhile since I’ve reviewed something pressing close to the thirty dollar mark… but trust me this one is good. Great dark fruit with a bit of spice and cocoa on the finish. This is drinking great now...
