Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 49
Michael and André speak with Valentina Argiolas of the winery that carries her name.
2015 Vieni Gamay Noir – 2016 Wildass Rosé
2015 Vieni Gamay Noir – Vintages 498519 – $17.95 – ****½ – The intensity of everything in this wine will make you want to stand up and applaud it. The nose is rich black cherry and climbs out of the glass with such concentration it feels like an invasion of...
Southbrook – So Many New Things.
Earlier this year I had a chance to do a broad tasting of the current offerings from Southbrook. Last year I had an opportunity to taste a depth of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon. It would seem the wines for sale this year offer something a little bit interesting. Vidal served...
Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 48
I’m not even sure words can describe what Michael and André were talking about here. But it has something to do with reviewing crap wines.
2015 Rockway Vineyards Red – 2014 Mission Hill Reserve Pinot Gris
2014 Mission Hill Reserve Pinot Gris – Vintages 537076 – $24.95 – ***½ – This is truly summer captured in a glass. The fruit is pear and peach on the nose and on the palate. There is a delightful mineral note that forms the backbone to this wine and makes...
Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 47
Did I finally develop some love for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc?
2015 Hidden Bench Estate Riesling – 2014 Dirty Laundry Cabernet/Merlot
2015 Hidden Bench Estate Riesling – Vintages 183491 – $23.95 – **** – When it comes to consistency and quality for Riesling in the province of Ontario the Beamsville bench sets the bar. I look to bench Riesling as a way to help form the backbone to my collection because...
Flat Rock – (Spring 2017)
2016 Flat Rock Pink Twisted – Vintages 39974 – $16.95 – ****+ – This screams summer as watermelon and raspberry make appearances in the glass. I hesitate to use the word “serious” to describe this wine, but there is nothing more serious and versatile at your table than a well...
Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 46
André checks in from the road and talks with 5 guys and 1 girl about wine from Portugal.
2014 Konzelmann Late Harvest Gewurztraminer – 2016 Tawse Rose
2016 Tawse Sketches of Niagara Rosé – Vintages 172643 – $17.35 – ***½+ – The nose is concentrated and sweet with raspberry and something a little like hubba bubba (bubblegum). The fruit on the palate is intense with strawberry, watermelon, and cherry. There is a slight sweetness to this rosé,...
Featherstone – Spring 2017
2015 Cabernet Franc – $19.95 – ****+ – The Cabernet Franc from Featherstone is always a strong offering and one of my go-to bottles when cooking red meat around the house. The 2015 offering from Featherstone is one of the best vintages in recent memory. Beautiful aromas or raspberry and...
Ripasso x2
2014 Cesari Mara Valpolicella Ripasso – LCBO 506519 – $18.95 – **** – A nice black currant note climbs out of the glass with layers of cocoa mixed in there. For a bottle that comes from the general list there is nice structure and a bit of dustiness that takes...