Every year I look forward to the next vintage of the Coyote’s Run Pinot Noir from their Black Paw and Red Paw vineyards. They set the benchmark for consistency and quality as far as affordable Pinot Noir is concerned in Niagara. I find the question isn’t whether or not these...
2013 Enchanted served with Polish Sausage, Saurkraut, Potato Pancakes and all the fixins. 2013 The Foreign Affair Enchanted – Vintages 389767 – $17.95 – This white blend is the Foreign Affairs answer to the Conspiracy. Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling work it’s way into this bottle done in a ripasso style. ...
I recently had the chance to check out some Chilean wines at a dinner at Wildfire Steak House downtown. The highlight of the evening was getting a chance to experience a detailed tour of the terroir found in the Amaral vineyards. I had the opportunity to taste the Sauvignon Blanc...
2012 Tawse Spark Limestone Ridge Riesling Sparkling Wine – Vintages 370361 – $19.95 – This is a great wine for celebrating and priced to be enjoyed in more casual settings. Flavours and aromas are bright and crisp citrus with great acidity and bone dry on the finish. The great thing...
Angel’s Gate are continuing a makeover that you may have already noticed with the Handsome Brut that is currently available in the LCBO but you will also notice a couple of new bottles called Rage and Revenge. Easy drinking and accessible these fun bottles will make a great addition to...
2010 Coyote’s Run Rare Vintage Syrah – Vintages 144774 – $32.95 – Wow! I’m a Syrah skeptic but this one is truly fantastic. When I tasted this wine I didn’t know the price either … So I assure you that even at this price it is well worth the price...
2011 Kacaba Cabernet Sauvignon – $24.95 – The great thing about 2011 (and 2013) are that the red wines being released from these vintages are much more approachable than the big reds that have been released from 2010 and 2012, two of the best vintages EVER in Ontario. What can...
2013 Flat Rock Unplugged Chardonnay – Vintages 68015 – $16.95 – I love good unoaked Chardonnay because it’s food friendly and crowd pleasing. This wine is loaded with Apples, Pear and Peach with nice acidity and a good finish. This will be a great match to roast pork and chicken....
2012 AJ Lepp Reserve Merlot – Winery Only (https://www.peninsularidge.com) – $19.95 – This has become a perennial favorite of mine and definitely did not disappoint. Very smooth and loaded with ripe flavours of Raspberry and Cherry. The finish has hints of Mocha and Dark Chocolate and is very smooth. This...
2011 Coffin Ridge Back from the Dead Red – Vintages 260463 – $17.00 – Halloween is coming… and for those of you sick of pumpkin flavoured beer, pie and lattes this wine is for you. Perfectly unpretentious and approachable. There is a bit of funkiness in this wine as you...
2011 Charles Baker Picone Riesling – Vintages 241182 – $35.20 – There aren’t many wines that head north of thirty dollars that I write about … but right from your first sniff of the wine in the glass you know you’ve got something special in front of you. Perfectly balanced,...
2012 Cave Spring Estate Bottled Gewurztraminer – Vintages 302059 – $17.95 – Bone Dry and Very Floral. Nice balanced acidity. This Gewurz is very delicious. This will make a perfect match to asian cuisine like pad thai, or spicy stir fry. Don’t let these food choices limit you … the...
