It’s been remarkable to see how the wineries have found ways to connect with their consumers during this pandemic – I feel very fortunate for the winemakers and winery owners that have taken the time to speak with us. The latest edition of the online tastings has us sitting down...
You can check out my conversation with Grant Westcott, and Casey Kulczyk below here. While it was interesting to taste through the lineup of Chardonnay from Westcott the conversation took a few interesting turns. I think the first thing was having so many different expressions of the same grape I...
I think many of us are at the point of dealing with the Covid-19 crisis by trying to find silver linings. One of my silver linings has been spending the past few weeks connecting with Thomas Bachelder, and Michael Pinkus to taste through the wines included in his newest release...
I recently discussed this wine with Michael Pinkus during our last 2 Thumbs Up – I don’t really fair I had a fair chance to give this wine its due. Currently you can order directly from Trail Estate and have delivery of 6 bottles of more sent to you at...
It’s been awhile since I’ve sat down at Southbrook to do a proper tasting. I think it’s one thing I take advantage of as a consumer in Toronto – we have a handful of wineries that have become mainstays at our various Farmer’s markets. I always look forward to finding...
I first had the opportunity to taste the return of the Le Clos Jordanne wines at I4C last summer. It’s interesting to see how Chardonnay can evolve – which is why I’m just getting around to writing about these wines now. When I tasted the Chardonnay last summer, it was...
Derek Barnett’s Meldville wines are still one of the most exciting additions to the landscape of Ontario over the past couple years. The core lineup of wines is still exciting and tasted – and frankly, I enjoy having each bottle labeled by edition. It’s an interesting way to track which...
It’s been an exciting year at Featherstone. The winery celebrated their 20th anniversary, and winemaker/owner David Johnson was named winemaker of the year at the Ontario Wine Awards. David had previously been named Grape King in 2003 – which I believe makes him the only winemaker to hold both coveted...
I can’t remember the last time I had a chance to sit down and really digest the entire portfolio at Trail Estates. It’s definitely a challenge to walk into this winery, and not walk out without finding a bottle or two that’s to your liking. It’s also great when you...
About a month ago I got one of the most interesting media packages from a winery in Ontario. Flat Rock Cellars sent me a small package with 3 100ml bottles of what will eventually become the 2017 Rusty Shed Chardonnay. It was interesting to get a package like this. I...
It’s been a little while since I have re-proclaimed my love for Organized Crime. I have to admit that I still have dreams about the 2016 Pipe Down – it’s hard to top any bottle in Ontario in terms of quality and value across the board for a wine like...
I try to sneak my way into Legends Estates a few times a summer to see what Derek Barnett is up to. He makes his Meldville wines here – and it’s always fun to taste through the wines with Derek. The portfolio is on solid footing with his Chardonnay and...
