Wine Review – 2016 Malivoire Gamay – 2016 Fielding Estate Bottled Riesling
2016 Fielding Estate Bottled Riesling – Vintages 251439 – $19.95 – ****+ – A beautiful off-dry and perfectly balanced bottle of Riesling. The aromas are lemon, lime and zest of both giving this some nice depth right off the nose. On the palate this opens up to an avalanche of...
Wine Reviews - Rosewood
One of my last winery visits of 2017 was a stop at Rosewood Estates. Winemaker Ryan Corrigan has taken the helm from Ross Wise. Both are very good winemakers but dramatically different in style. Ryan joins Rosewood from Pearl Morissette, which leads me to ask the question – how much...
Two Guys Talking Wine - Episode 79
This week André sits down with Steve Saylor to talk about being blind and tasting wine, and also just being new to wine in general. Here is the blog post referenced in the podcast – https://andrewinereview.ca/are-you-black-paw-or-red-paw-coyotes-run-pinot/
Wine Review – 2016 13th Street Gamay Noir – 2013 Redstone Chardonnay
2013 Redstone Chardonnay – Vintages 511428 – $25.70 – ****+ – Fantastic Chardonnay at the price from anywhere. Nice aromas of apple and peach with a bit of spice mixed in. On the palate is nice concentration of fruit and vanilla and spice to round out the package. On the...
Wine Reviews – Megalomaniac
My last trip to Niagara in 2017 included a stop at Megalomaniac. THIS is the visit I have been waiting for as the wines that are currently available at Megalomaniac are the first that have been made start to finish by Winemaker Sebastian Jacquey. The white wines available over the...
Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 78
Michael is still in New Zealand, this is what it sounds like.
Wine and Chocolate with Stübbe
Wine and chocolate isn’t something you see on this site very often. It’s a pairing that you find often – especially at this time of year. But, if I’m being frank, it’s one of my least favourite pairings. There’s just something about putting these two things together that don’t quite...
Wine Review – 2011 Patrick Chan Sparkling Blanc de Blancs – 2016 North 42 Degrees Cabernet Franc
2011 Patrick Chan Sparkling Blanc de Blancs – Vintages 546291 – $29.95 – ****+ – This is a bottle worth picking up to enjoy while watching the Olympics. The nose offers a nice bready note with citrus. The flavours have some nice depth with apple and spice layered over lemon...
Wine Review – 2016 Chateau des Charmes Gamay Noir
2016 Chateau des Charmes Gamay Noir – LCBO 57349 – $15.95 – ****+ – One thing about the Chateau des Charmes Gamay is that every vintage it’s going to offer something fantastic. This is a little more savory than past vintages with a very strong pepper note that goes from...
Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 77
André sits down with Mike and Jeff from Sparklingwinos.com to talk about some recent events and Nova Scotia.
Wine Review – 2015 Sperling Vineyards Pinot Noir – 2016 Fielding Gewurztraminer
2016 Fielding Gewurztraminer – Vintages 146753 – $19.95 – **** – Gewurztraminer from Ontario is something worth seeking out. It doesn’t have the weight or texture of Alsatian bottles, but it’s not trying to be Alsace. The lighter texture on the mid-palate make this easier to pair with food. Aromas...