2013 Cave Spring Estate Bottled Gewürztraminer – Vintages 302059 – $17.95 – ****+ – This is somewhat restrained on the nose and less perfumed than I had expected from this wine. There are great aromas of lychee and rose petal, and hints of spice added to the mix. The flavours...
I recently had a chance to taste some wines that for fans of Ontario may be the most anticipated wines of 2016. When the sale of Lailey was complete in 2015 the departure of winemaker Derek Barnett and subsequent rumours surrounding the winery sent a shockwave to the core of...
Adamo is a new winery in what most people are referring to as “emerging regions” located near Orangeville. This winery does have vines planted but many of the wines available currently come from Niagara fruit. 2014 Adamo Rosé – ***½ – An interesting pink wine that has something a little...
2015 Featherstone Sauvignon Blanc – Vintages 89011 – $17.95 – ****+ – Sauvignon Blanc, along with Pinot Gris, may be the two most underrated varietals in Ontario right now. Aromas of lemon, lime and a bit of grassiness. While the nose is straightforward once the wine hits your mouth this...
Things have been quiet at Hinterbrook for the past couple years. The winery has changed hands and I was curious about what has happened to the wines under new direction. It would seem that the winery is indeed still in good hands. 2013 Cabernet Franc – Winery Only – $19.95...
Michael and André are live to tape from Pelee Island Winery.
2014 Tawse Spark Limestone Ridge Sparkling Riesling – Vintages 370361 – $19.95 – **** – This is a “serious” wine at a very “not serious” price. This is a traditional method sparkling wine which means that the fermentation giving it bubbles takes place in the bottle. The nose is bright...
2014 Lacey Estates Pinot Gris – $19.95 – Winery Only – ****+ – It’s pink! It’s fluorescent pink in the bottle! But this is NOT a Rosé. It doesn’t happen often but you can get plain Pinot Gris with a pink hue. Pink Pinot Gris is a magic thing, and...
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/ 2014 Norman Hardie County Pinot Noir – $45.00 – Winery Only – ****½ – The nose on this wine is perfumed with lots of violet climbing out of the...
2014 Joie Farm A Noble Blend – Vintages 454793 – $23.95 – **** – There’s a lot in this bottle with a little Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Muscat and Schonberger. I can’t imaging what it must have been like to reach the final blend with such a large...
Tim and Denzil founded Georgian Bay Spirit Company in 2013. It took 48 recipes before they got to the final mix on their Gin. They have definitely gotten in on the ground floor with the craft movement that we can safely say is not a craze. I had to speak...
Michael and André break down the New Zealand tasting that recently took place in the city
