2012

Eye on South Africa: Nederburg and Fleur du Cap

Eye on South Africa: Nederburg and Fleur du Cap

Last week I had the chance to interview Pieter Badenhorst, winemaker at Fleur du Cap and Natasha Williams, winemaker at Nederburg.  Both wineries are located in South Africa.  I was recently impressed with the 2012 Fleur du Cap Chardonnay which easily out performs it’s price point and is essential affordable...

Chanson Père et Fils Pinot Noir – 2008-2013

Chanson Père et Fils Pinot Noir – 2008-2013

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...

Eye on Fleur du Cap

Eye on Fleur du Cap

2012 Fleur du Cap Chardonnay – LCBO 358960 – $12.80 – The price is not a typo.  Very nicely balance with fruit flavours leaning towards roasted pineapple and tangerine.  Underneath fruit flavours vanilla and toasty oak with a nice long and lingering finish.  This is excellent value and will pair...

Eye on Chateau des Charmes – Summer 2014

Eye on Chateau des Charmes – Summer 2014

2012 Gamay Noir – LCBO 57349 – $12.95 – (Gold Medal – Ontario Wine Awards) – If you don’t like that bottle of wine you just opened set it aside and cook with it … we have either been on the giving or receiving end of this piece of advice. ...

Eye on Riverview

Eye on Riverview

2012 Riverview Angelina’s Reserve Gewurztraminer – $18.95 – I love a great Gewurztraminer, it’s one of those white wines that I enjoy year round.  It’s a perfect match for Perogies in the winter and great to sip on the patio in the summer.  This is a very intense Gewurztraminer, there...

Eye on Norman Hardie – 2012 Norman Hardie Unfiltered County Pinot Noir

Eye on Norman Hardie – 2012 Norman Hardie Unfiltered County Pinot Noir

Since this wine was tasted Norman Hardie has been accused of sexual misconduct. The article can be found here – https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canadian-winemaker-norman-hardie-accused-of-sexual-misconduct/ 2012 Norman Hardie Unfiltered County Pinot Noir – Vintages 125310 – $39.00 – You won’t find much of this left at the LCBO as it snuck under my radar...

Wine Review May 24 – 2011 Fontana Dolce – 2012 Calamus Riesling

Wine Review May 24 – 2011 Fontana Dolce – 2012 Calamus Riesling

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...