2010 Redstone Reserve Cabernet Franc – Vintages 381244 – $29.95 – It’s been awhile since I’ve reviewed something pressing close to the thirty dollar mark… but trust me this one is good. Great dark fruit with a bit of spice and cocoa on the finish. This is drinking great now...
2011 Angels Gate Old Vines Chardonnay – Vintages 116350 – $23.95 – The nose on this wine is intense! Lots of toasted oak and vanilla leap out of the glass. Great flavours of apple and pear with vanilla and butterscotch on the finish. The finish on this wine goes a...
It seems that the rain follows me when I make my way down the QEW for the Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration. Last year I attended the kickoff barbeque that was hit by major torrential rain. This year I made sure to check out the Grand Tasting and Dinner held at...
2011 Peninsula Ridge Barrel Aged Chardonnay – Vintages 211490 – $15.95 – A very well balanced Chardonnay with aromas of Apple and Lemon and butterscotch. The flavours lean towards Apple and Peach with nice toasty oak on the finish and lingering flavours of Vanilla. It would appear the folks at...
2012 Creekside Laura’s White – Vintages 121764 – $18.95 – The great thing about White blends, as opposed to red blends, is you don’t really know what you’re going to get in the bottle. This wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling and Gewurztraminer… what you...
I have been checking out the farmers markets to see which wineries have been selling their bottles over the past few weeks. I have had the opportunity to check out great wines from Stanners and Southbrook. This past week I had a chance to check out the wines from Cornerstone,...
2011 Malivoire Chardonnay – Vintages 573147 – $19.95 – Chardonnay for the summer! What goes better with a fish fry than a great, balanced Chardonnay. From Malivoire you get a wine with great flavours of pear and peach with great subtle oak on the finish. Flavours of Vanilla and Caramel...
Last week I had the opportunity to taste five years worth of Pinot Noir from Chanson. This is a vintages essential that is currently available for $21.95 (50575). If you’re one of those people who like to buy a few bottles of a wine your really like and save it...
2011 Thirty Bench Red – Vintages 320986 – $24.00 – This wine is a show stopper, especially at this price. There is a lot of fruit on the palate Raspberry, Black Currant supported with Smoke and Cocoa. Nice Tannin in this wine. This is drinking fantastic right now but will...
2012 Family Tree Red – Vintages 247882 – $18.95 – I have enjoyed every vintage of the Family Tree Red wines from Henry of Pelham, but this is a standout. Great black pepper and spice finish to this wine that is mostly Shiraz and lots of Cherry and Plum flavours...
2012 Calamus Riesling – Vintages 158642 – $16.95 – The acidity sizzles the moment it touches your tongue. As the wine unravels on the palate you end up with Peach, Apple and Citrus flavours balanced with nice mineral on the finish. This is a great slightly off-dry riesling to enjoy...
2011 Tawse Sketches Cabernet/Merlot – Vintages 130252 – $20.95 – Very juicy and loaded with ripe red fruit flavours… Raspberry, Strawberry and Cherry. This is very smooth and dangerously easy to drink. Medium bodied and very dry make this wine extremely versatile with food. 2012 Malivoire Riesling – Vintages 277483...
