One of the highlights of my summer so far was sitting down with Kevin Panagapka to taste through the wines for my podcast. I vividly remember tasting my first Chardonnay from him – it was at one of the media tastings hosted by the LCBO. But it was stunning –...
So there we have it – another year in the books for I4C. I made it down to the School of Cool, Flights of Chardonnay, and I found lunch at Leaning Post on Saturday. The event continues to deliver a world class experience. I needed to take a few days...
I have been a fan of Kevin Panagapka’s wines since the first time I tasted them. His Chardonnay – from any of the vineyards he works with – is always among the best in Ontario. The best part about the portfolio at 2027 Cellars is that it is so affordable....
2016 Featherstone Canadian Oak Chardonnay – $21.95 – ****½ – Aromas of spice are layered over apples, peach and pear. The funky note from the wild yeast is present but well integrated and buried under very ripe fruit thanks to a very hot spring and summer. This opens up with...
2016 Rosewood Sussreserve Riesling – Vintages 258806 – $15.95 – **** – I really do love this wine in the summer – something about cracking a bottle of the Suss and opening it next to chicken off the smoker, or sausages off the barbeque. There is a bit of sweetness,...
2016 2027 Cellars Wismer Vineyard Fox Croft Block Riesling – Vintages 225490 – $22.95 – ****½ – The wines from 2027 Cellars are something to anticipate. The virtual winery doesn’t have a retail shop to visit so we should covet these wines when they make it to the shelf. I...
2027 Queenston Road 2013 Pinot Noir – Vintages 361832 – $35.00 – ****½ – This is a near perfect expression of St David’s Bench Pinot Noir. There is nice earthiness and slightly floral qualities that rise out of the glass. The earthiness to this wine is vivid like a damp...
2027 Cellars Queenston Road Vineyard – Vintages 421370 – ****1/2 – $35.00 – I won’t be surprised if you haven’t heard of 2027 Cellars. The Virtual label is operating out of Featherstone and making some amazing wines. I recently tasted their Chardonnay and spent an afternoon all over town tracking...
