2013 The Foreign Affair Amarosé – Vintages 388702 – $18.95 – This wine has a hint of sweetness on the finish. I consider this wine beautiful and complex. This wine is a lot of Strawberry and Raspberry with a good finish. This is definitely a swiss army wine as it...
I realize we are getting into the end of summer … so I thought I would feature a couple to get us through some warm fall days. 2012 Reif “The Empress” Unoaked Chardonnay – LCBO 346791 – $12.95 – Rich and Crisp with loads of Golden Delicious and Macintosh apple...
2013 Reif Fortune Cabernet Rosé – Vintages 372466 – $12.95 – I’m a big fan of the Tarot bottles from Reif. They are well priced and generally very easy drinking, crowd pleasing, food friendly wines. This wine is off-dry but also has some savory notes of bell pepper to balance...
This review wraps up a tour through the Wildass portfolio that delivers hits with no misses. While people know that I’m a fan of VQA Sauvignon Blanc it’s no secret that I am an open skeptic towards Merlot. This Merlot does not disappoint as it’s very ripe and juicy with...
2012 Nyarai Cellars Sauvignon BLanc – Vintages 378398 – $19.95 – Sauvignon Blanc from Ontario tends to load on the citrus and can feel like a shock to your palate. This Sauv Blanc is a little softer but still with nice food friendly acidity. Flavours lean heavy towards citrus with...
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...
2012 Cattail Creek Cabernet Franc – Winery Only – $29.95 – “We never meant to make this wine” is written on the back of the bottle. I had an opportunity to taste this wine in barrel last summer and even back then I knew something special was being made. This...
2013 Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 – Vintages 256289 – $24.95 – I am very excited to see this wine being released in the heat of summer because it is a true summer wine. Light and Low in Alcohol with a few bubbles in the glass. It’s fun to serve this...
The label may not be familiar but I assure you these are VQA wines. There is a company called Sideroad Twenty, they carry an impressive portfolio of Ontario wines that can be ordered and shipped right to your door. They carry wines from Malivoire, Creekside, Lailey, Cooper’s Hawk, Henry of...
2012 Union Squared – Vintages 292359 – $17.95 – The new vintage of Union Squared has gotten a makeover and it looks great. The wine in the bottle matches the exterior. This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Gamay and Syrah. What is interesting about this wine...
