As you know I get more excited about Nouveau than most. I get even more excited when it comes from Ontario. I was checking my social media and I noticed that there was one bottle of Nouveau that didn’t make it’s way to the LCBO from Ontario. Vineland estates (twitter:...
Inniskillin Winemaker’s Series Montague Vineyard Chardonnay 2012 – Vintages 586347 – $24.95 – I recently had a chance to visit Inniskillin when I tasted this wine I immediately needed to take some home with me. There is a little more Oak flavours than what has become typical of Ontario Chardonnay. ...
2011 Hinterbrook Sauvignon Blanc – Vintages 359372 – $16.95 – Herbacious with Lime notes! This is a fantastic Sauvignon Blanc that strikes a great balance between bright citrus flavours and savory herbaciousness. This wine is a great seafood wine but is equally delicious on it’s own. I am a big...
Union Forté 2007 – Vintages 361758 – $16.95 – This port style wine is a much buy for your holiday entertaining and for your own kitchen. There is fantastic depth to this wine while not being too heavy. There are flavours of plum and raisin with nice spice as well. ...
The Third Thursday marks the arrival of Nouveau! I may be one of the few holdouts but I really look forward to the Nouveau release. I believe that from a wine snob perspective it’s a great litmus test to the quality of the harvest from the year. Let’s face it...
2011 Chateau Des Charmes St David’s Bench Sauvignon Blanc – LCBO 391300 – $14.95 – This is a great Sauvignon Blanc that you can find in the regular list. A great balance in flavour between slight herbaciousness and lime flavours. This wine has nice acidity leaving you with a clean...
2008 Viewpointe Cabernet Franc – Vintages 359299 – $18.95 – It’s been awhile since I’ve had a chance to taste the wines from Lake Erie North Shore. This is a great value from the vintages section. There is a lot going on in the bottle with this wine flavours of...
2012 Fielding Estate Riesling – $18.95 – Vintages 251439 – This is a very Niagara Riesling with aromas and flavours of apple and peach. Typical citrus flavours are buried far underneath the orchard fruit in this bottle. Acidity is nice but not overpowering leaving this wine with a longer pleasant...
2009 Featherstone Joy Premium Cuvée Sparkling Wine – Vintages 310334 – $34.95 – When does a $35 bottle of wine trump a $75 bottle? October 26, 2013. I had a chance to taste this wine next to a couple of very good Champagnes and it wasn’t even close. This could...
2011 Malivoire Gewurztraminer – Vintages 542522 – $24.95 – Roses, Ginger, Lychee and subtle Citrus. This is a big Gewurz begging to be paired with spicy asian cuisine. This is an off-dry wine, but it has nice acidity to balance it out. There is a nice floral finish on this...
Just because the family has gone home and you’re stuck with a weeks worth of Thanksgiving leftovers doesn’t mean you should be lazy with your wine pairings. Here are a few suggestions to pair with the leftovers that you will be eating throughout the week. Turkey Soup/Turkey Pot Pie –...
Angels Gate Riesling 2010 – Vintages 160523 – $13.95 – Very soft flavours from this very well priced Riesling. Not quite as in your face as some of the other Rieslings from Beamsville. Nice acidity with a nice finish makes this wine very easy drinking. Because flavours are softer with...
