I love Turkey. You have no idea how much I love Turkey. Around this time of year I start to dream of the taste of my Dad’s stuffing and gravy. Now for many people wine to serve with Turkey is a matter of simply having White or Red available at...
Cattail Creek Barrel Fermented Small Lot Chardonnay 2010 – Vintages 348987 – $24.95 – A little more refined than most Chardonnay’s I have written about recently. Fruit flavours lean towards Orange and Grilled Pineapple. This wine has a long creamy finish with lots of vanilla left on the palate with...
Shine On is the LCBO’s largest annual promotion of Ontario Wines. This promotion launches on September 15th with the release of 26 new LCBO wines. I had the chance to taste many of these wines and I can say that this is one of the most exciting releases of LCBO...
2011 Lailey Chardonnay – VINTAGES 193482 – $19.95 – This is a very soft easy drinking Chardonnay from Lailey. Nice balance between flavours of Peach and Apple with lots of flavours of Vanilla and Butterscotch on the finish. A nice lingering finish that doesn’t hang around too long. Fantastic value...
Yesterday I had a chance to check out the kick off to the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Festival. As I mentioned last week I love events that put Ontario wines side by side with wines made all over the world. As promised this week will feature Chardonnay. Chateau Des Charmes...
When you see the VQA designation on a bottle of wine it means that 100% of the grapes have been grown in Ontario. Some wineries have taken the idea of Canadian wine to the next level. Most people don’t give a second thought to the actual process of making wine. ...
April 16 is World Malbec Day! You have the opportunity to sample wines from Argentina at Roy Thomson Hall in an event that has been celebrated in over 40 countries. Tickets are $65 a person and can be found here: www.vintages.com/malbecday Why am I talking about Malbec day? Every week...
2010 Stoney Ridge Excellence Chardonnay – VINTAGES 254243 – $24.95 – If you are reading this and live in midtown Toronto you will want to write down the Vintages number (254243) and get the LCBO before I DO because there is a good change I will buy every bottle they...
2011 Stoney Ridge Pinot Noir – LCBO 156125 – $13.95 – This is easily the best Ontario Pinot Noir for the price. Most cheaper Ontario Pinot Noirs are loaded with heavy earth flavours that can make them difficult to approach. This wine is fruit forward and very (VERY) easy drinking. ...
2009 Flat Rock Chardonnay – VINTAGES 0286278 – $16.95 – I haven’t made any secret of the fact that I am not a fan of the descriptor “minerality”, however there really is no other word to describe this Chardonnay quite so well. Balanced with flavours of apple with a nice...
This week I am talking about the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration, taking place in the Niagara region for the weekend of July 20-22. I am very excited about this event because it takes us outside of Ontario and brings in wines from all over the world. If you are...
It is hot outside … yeah I am that guy, pointing out the obvious. I do find it a little challenging to find a wine that pairs well with the heat. I have pretty much shelved most of my Red Wines. I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about...
