2016 Flat Rock The Rusty Shed – Vintages 1552 – $26.95 – ***** – I’m not even sure where to being in describing how much I love this wine. When I opened the bottle to make these notes I didn’t expect to finish it as quickly as I did, and...
2014 Cuvée Jean Philippe Blanquette de Limoux – Vintages 467217 – $14.95 – **** – This is a traditional method sparkling wine from France and at under 15 bucks it’s a steal. This is a perfect bottle to enjoy while recovering from the holidays. This is bright and crisp with...
2012 Chateau des Charmes Gamay Droit – Vintages 346742 – $16.95 – ****+ – I think many people underestimate the aging potential in Gamay. 2012 was a very hot summer giving us nearly perfect growing conditions for the Bordeaux reds. Drinking great right now you will find blackberry and dark cherry...
2012 Henry of Pelham Family Tree Red – Vintages 247881 – $18.95 – ****+ – Juicy, ripe and delicious flavours of blackberry, dark plum, currant, and mocha with nice pepper on the finish. I last tasted this wine in 2014 and needless to say this still has a few years...
I always get a little melancholic when I head down to wine country for Get Fresh! in the springtime. Everyone who knows me knows that I am a huge fan of visiting the wineries in the off-season. This is one of the last weekends that you have to grab winemakers...
2013 Fielding Red Conception – Vintages 189183 – $18.95 – **** – Unpretentious and loaded with fruit. This easy drinking red blend brings raspberry, blackberry and plum in the mouth but isn’t too heavy. Medium bodied with good structure and medium tannin that softens quickly after opening. A good red...
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 13th Street Red Palette – VINTAGES 249458 – $15.95 – The Red and White Palette wines from 13th Street winery are the perfect definition of Party Wines. I love the fact that these wines come in well under the twenty dollar price range as well. It’s a blend of mainly...
It is Oscar weekend! Something I am certainly looking forward to having caught all 9 of the best picture nominees (not that I’m bragging). Here are a couple of easy drinking crowd pleasing wines to serve for you Oscar party! Focus this week are on wines that will pair well...
Valentines Day is coming. It’s still two weeks away but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start thinking about it. I personally don’t like to make a big deal out of February 14th luckily there is something romantic about wine to begin with. This week I am focussing on...
2009 Malivoire Pinot Noir – $29.95 – VINTAGES 996777 – Leading into fall I have really been enjoying Pinot Noir. This is another really great vintages pick. I understand that this price moves it away from the “Friday Night” movie sipper, but even at this price it is still worth...
2009 Calamus Cabernet Sauvignon – VINTAGES 285809 – $19.95 – I had a chance to visit Calamus earlier this summer and I knew this was coming out. Calamus never ceases to surprise how a small winery can make such great wine. This is another fruit forward wine with a nice...
