Two Guys Talking Wine - (Episode 106)
André had a chance to visit the Lake Erie North Shore recently. These are his exploits.
Wine Review - 2015 Chateau des Charmes Old Vines Riesling - 2016 Huff Estates South Bay Vineyards Cabernet Franc
2015 Chateau des Charmes Old Vines Riesling – Vintages 277228 – $18.95 – **** – Great intense aromas of apricot, peach, lime, are caressed by mineral. This bottle is perfectly balanced and brings a symphony of flavour to your glass – orchard fruit is met seamlessly with citrus – a...
Wine Review - 2013 Cuvée Catharine Carte Blanche
2013 Cuvée Catharine Carte Blanche – Vintages 315200 (release date TBD) – $44.95 – ****½ – Simply put, this continues to be one of the best sparkling wines on the market in Ontario. It can hold its own against similarly priced Champagne. A little restraint in this bottle offers bright...
Two Guys Talking Wine - (Episode 105)
André and Michael once again – discuss the idea of value and wine.
Wine Review - 2016 Organized Crime Chardonnay - 2016 Closson Chase Closson Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir
2016 Organized Crime Chardonnay – Vintages 408435 – $18.95 – **** – It should be no surprise the the fruit in this bottle comes off as a little cooked – baked apple or grilled pineapple will climb their way out of your glass. But do not despair – the warm...
Wine Reviews - Rosehall Run (Summer 2018)
Rosehall Run is at the end of Greer Road in Prince Edward County, and if you have never made the visit you really should. I always try to make a stop at this winery a couple times a year. What’s really great about Rosehall is the depth of their portfolio....
Two Guys Talking Wine – (Episode 104)
Michael takes André to task for something he said on twitter.
Wine Review - 2014 Wildass Red - 2015 Leaning Post The Fifty Chardonnay
2015 Leaning Post The Fifty Chardonnay – Vintages 578864 – $21.95 – **** – Wonderfully complex, and showing some restraint. This checks a lot of boxes that make me excited to grab a few bottles of this. The aromas of green apple, melon, and just a hint of spice. There...
What's New at Featherstone. (Summer 2018)
2017 Featherstone Black Sheep Riesling – Vintages 80234 – $16.95 – ****+ – This continues to be benchmark for quality of Riesling from Ontario. Even though 2017 was by most accounts a challenging vintage, you certainly wouldn’t be able to guess by the flavours in this bottle. In your glass...
Two Guys Talking Wine - (Episode 103)
Michael and André debrief after another great year of the Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration – or as André calls it – Christmas in July.
Wine Review - 2016 Southbrook Triomphe Chardonnay - 2017 13th Street Red Palette
2016 Southbrook Triomphe Chardonnay – Vintages 172338 – $24.95 – ****+ – Aromas are baking spice, baked apple, and vanilla. There is so much texture and richness coming out of the bottle – it’s unapologetic with the invasion of flavour it brings to your glass. There is nice weight on...
Social Lite Grapeftuit Pomelo
This post is for those of us who are too damned lazy to stock a bar and mix a drink. Trust me – I am very lazy. I have written about the new batch of Social Lite canned cocktails for the past couple summers. So why should this year be...