I recently had the chance to taste through a couple of the new releases from Southbrook. The “Whimsy” line is being replaced with the “Estate Grown Small Lot” line. I’m not sure it has the same ring to it that Whimsy does, but the wines are beautiful. Consider this your...
Christmas has crept up on me. So if you’re anything like me chances are you are still looking for a perfect gift for the Wino on your list. I have come across a couple if big ticket items that would make any wine lover on your list raise an eyebrow....
In April I visited 16 Mile to taste through the portfolio after they had won best Chardonnay at the Ontario Wine Awards. I have made frequent visits throughout the summer to pick up more of their fantastic wines. So when I saw a tweet come out in the fall saying...
2010 Henry of Pelham Carte Blanche Blanc de Blancs – Vintages 315200 – $44.95 – ****1/2 – I look forward to this wine with every release. The price puts it at the top of the pile for Ontario sparkling but I assure you the price is completely worth it. The nose is...
2012 Two Sisters Cabernet Sauvignon – Winery Only – $62.00 – ****+ – This is the first of the 2012 Red wines to be offered from Two Sisters. The vines are still quite young from the winery but the bottle doesn’t know that. The nose is rich and heavy from...
Welcome to the first episode of Two Guys Talking Wine. There have been a few high profile winery sales over the past few years and we are asking the question what should happen to the name of a Winery when the identity completely changes.
2014 Back 10 Cellars Start from Scratch Chardonnay – Winery Only – $27.94 – ****1/2 – I hesitate while I write these notes… because there isn’t a lot of this wine made. This wine is for the hardcore locavore. Canadian Oak and Indigenous Yeast make this as truly Canadian as...
Trius Brut Rosé – Vintages 184309 – $29.95 – ****+ – I’m so excited about this wine I’m not sure where to start. First, it’s very dry with perfectly balanced acidity so it is everything you would expect from a good high quality sparkling Rosé. That being said it’s loaded...
I love “Taste the Season”. It’s a passport event hosted by the wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake and it takes place weekends in November. I’m going to let everyone in on a secret. If you’re ready to take your wine geekdom to the next level the best time of the year to...
2014 Scacciadiavoli Grechetto – Vintages 427591 – $14.95 – **** – Don’t feel bad if you’re not familiar with the varietal Grechetto. It seems this grape doesn’t make it into the bottle on it’s own very often and is often blended down with other varietals. Don’t let that deter you...
Someone found a new favorite wine on November 5th. At the Great Hall in Toronto sixteen wineries arrived to share a piece of the harvest with the city. I had never been to the great hall but the venue was great for a walk around tasting. The iYellow crew really...
2014 Inniskillin Vidal Sparkling Icewine – Vintages 560367 – $79.95 – ****1/2 – This wine is for those of you who are full on sick of Icewine. There are bubbles in the glass when you pour this wine and they are amazing. The flavours are everything you would expect from...
