Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 66
Once again Michael is raiding his cellar and using André as a guinea pig to taste through some old wines.
Wine Review – 2016 13th Street Gamay Noir – 2015 Southbrook Triomphe Chardonnay
2015 Southbrook Triomphe Chardonnay – Vintages 172338 – $24.95 – **** – The short note – this is the best Triomphe Chardonnay that I can remember. The long – Aromas are spicy and layered over apples and peach. This wine opens up on the palate with nice weight and texture....
Wine Review – 2016 Norman Hardie Niagara Pinot Noir
Since this wine was tasted Norman Hardie has been accused of sexual misconduct. The article can be found here – https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canadian-winemaker-norman-hardie-accused-of-sexual-misconduct/ 2016 Norman Hardie Niagara Pinot Noir – $45.00 – ****½ – 2016 was a very hot vintage. A lot of wine glasses are waiting in anticipation for great Ontario...
Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 65
Michael and André take a look at some discussions that have arisen with regards to the VQA.
Wine Review – 2014 Rosewood Origin Mima’s Block Riesling – 2015 Trius Red
2015 Trius Red – Vintages 303800 – $24.95 – **** – This continues to be a benchmark for Bordeaux varietals in Ontario. It offers fantastic value and continues to be a staple to build a cellar. The nose on this bottle offers up raspberry, blackberry and a nice cocoa note....
Wine Review – 2015 La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
2015 La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir – Vintages 719435 – $29.95 – **** – This brings a signature of California on the nose and on the palate. However, this does retain a nice acidity that keeps this from being a little too heavy and overbearing. The flavours are dark...
Wine Review – 2010 Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir – 2013 Cave Spring Estate Bottles Gewurztraminer
2013 Cave Spring Estate Bottles Gewurztraminer – Vintages 302059 – $17.95 – ****+ – If there is any reason we should stop trying to compare Niagara to other wine regions it’s Gewurztraminer. If you go in expecting Alsace or Germany… you’re going to be disappointed… if you can get over...
Wine Review – Meldville 2nd Edition
I recently had an opportunity to sit down with Derek Barnett to taste through some of the new wines coming out from Meldville. I was very pleased to find that the portfolio has grown by a few bottles since inception. The red wines are something to truly enjoy but the...
Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 63
André went to Franciacorta in Italy. This is what he learned.
Wine Review – 2015 Icellars Arinna – 2015 Strewn Terroir Pinot Blanc
2015 Strewn Terroir Pinot Blanc – Vintages 520205 – $18.95 – ***½+ – Well this is interesting, it’s not as if there is a ton of Pinot Blanc from Ontario that makes it to the shelf. Rarity aside this is an easy drinking bottle of wine that is meant to...
Wine Review – Cave Spring
2015 Cave Spring Cabernet Franc – LCBO 523001 – $17.95 – **** – I will be the first to admit that I don’t spend enough time tasting the wines in the general list… but I need to remind myself wineries like Cave Spring, Vineland and Chateau des Charmes consistently bring...