The question you answer for the next few days after Cuvée is “What was your favorite wine?”… Truthfully I can’t answer. Cuvée is hosted at the Fallsview Casino. It is one of the events that I look forward to every year. You take as many wineries as you can fit...
I hadn’t planned on making any stops for Cuvée En Route. But next year when you’re in town for Cuvée make sure you plan on a few for yourself. I did however get a chance to stop by Stratus to see what was going on. Stratus was pouring their 2012...
2013 Malivoire Pinot Gris – Vintages 591305 – $19.95 – **** – I get nostalgic whenever I see the Pinot Gris from Malivoire. Going back to 2008 this is a wine I look forward to every year. With a nice acidic backbone, but flavours that are more subdued than Riesling...
I love Pelee Island wines. As much as I love reviewing and tasting the new released from the Vintages section as they come out, I do remember that for most people the regular list is where they do most of their shopping. Quality VQA products are essential in the regular...
When I went to France in November I flew Air France. I was fortunate enough to fly Business class for my trip to Paris. I was curious to see how Air France modeled their wine list especially after the stirs in social media about Air Canada (you can read my...
2012 Bricklayer’s Reward Block 7 Cabernet Sauvignon – Vintages 406124 – $19.95 – **** – So far every bottle from the Bricklayer’s Reward series has impressed … this Cabernet Sauvignon is no exception. The nose has Pencil Shavings and Cedar notes with Currant and Blackberry. The flavours in this wine...
Let’s face it. Valentine’s Day can be a pain if you don’t know how to cook. If you didn’t make reservations ahead of time you could be stuck waiting for a table for a very long time. I am here to save you… Not to mention if you eat at...
2011 Redstone Chardonnay – Vintages 398966 – $18.95 – **** – I don’t often like to dwell on the price of the wines I talk about … the main thing I am looking for with all my reviews is value. That being said I think we can officially put to...
This is a special review this week… and not Ontario as you can see. But they still have Canadian connections. 2012 Bachelder Bourgogne Chardonnay (France) – Vintages 272005 – $35.95 – ****1/2 – This is very nice Chardonnay. Both on the nose and in the glass this is perfect harmony...
Château Grand Pontet is a Grand Cru Classé that is adjacent to Beau-Séjour Bécot. The proprety is owned and run by Sylvie Pourquet-Bécot, the sister of the proprieters of Beau-Séjour Bécot. Even though Grand Pontet is not Premier Cru the wines are very good. We were warmly received by Marie Pourquet and taken...
2013 Henry of Pelham Special Select Late Harvest Vidal – LCBO 395228 – $19.95 – I love late harvest wines … I love serving them to company as an alternative to Icewine. Don’t get me wrong, I still love Icewine but it can be quite pricy to keep yourself stocked...
For this year one thing I will be adding to www.andrewinereview.ca are expanded tastings from my visits to wine country. I am very pleased to have Hidden Bench be the first winery to be profiled. The owner of the winery is Harald Thiel. I have had the pleasure of bumping...
