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Monthly Archives: February 2012
2009 Willowglen shiraz
Another one from Quinn’s Steakhouse extensive by the glass menu. Dark in color with a nose of black berries. On the mid pallet are some lovely fruit forward blueberry flavors. On the finish the wine has some lovely spiceyness when … Continue reading
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2009 Sandhill Cab Franc
2009 Sandhill Cab Franc We had this wine on our visit to Big White Ski resort. Okanogan wines are featured prominently throughout the village at Big White. This one was recommended by our server. Crying shame we don’t get more … Continue reading
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2002 Angel’s Gate Cab blend
I’ve been reviewing my cellar and found this one begging to be tried. Niagara reds can be big tannic wines. The benefit of that is they can age VERY well. So I was curious how this one held up. Angel’s … Continue reading
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Silk oak cab sauv 2009
We stopped by Quinn’s Steakhouse before a play. We were given a gift certificate to the place with our theater tickets. We saw Blue Dragon at the Royal Alex. Man is Toronto ever starved for culture when a play of … Continue reading
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2010 Stoneleigh Pinot Noir mini review
Another one from the Gourmet Food and wine show. It’s ruby in color, with a rustic nose. On the mid pallet this wine is a lovely varietal pinot with some strawberry, some rustic notes. It’s on the lighter side of … Continue reading
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California Wine Fair
Folks it’s that time of year again .. time for the California Wine fair! This is one of my favorite events of the year. There are a ton of wines, great foods and it’s held at the Royal York so … Continue reading
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2010 CasalBosco Chianti mini review
Another one from the Gourmet Food and Wine show. This wine is dark in color with an earthy nose. On the mid pallet the wine exhibits a lovely dryness and some dried fruits. The finish is medium in length. I … Continue reading
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2009 Tawse Estate Chard
I had the pleasure of trying this at Corks that I have blogged about in the past. The wine is golden in color with a lovely varietal nose of vanilla. On the mid pallet this wine has vanilla, oak, and … Continue reading
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2009 La Frenz Montage
Another Okanogan wine we had at Big White ski resort. Dark in color with a subtle nose of black berries. On the mid pallet this started out dominated by blue berries with some sweetness. The fruit settled down as it … Continue reading
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2008 Township 7 cab sauv
Another Okanogan wine we had at Big White Ski resort. Dark in color with a mild nose of red berries. On the mid pallet mild red cherries match the nose. On the finish the wine has some mild acidity, some … Continue reading
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2007 Dry creek cabernet sauvignon
I had this wine as part of Winterlicous in Toronto at Pangaea Restaurant. This wine is dark in color with a nice nose of red berries and cherries. On the mid pallet the wine displays red berries and cherries to … Continue reading
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2010 Trius Barrel fermented Chardonnay
My frequent readers know I’m a big fan of California style chards. I enjoy the Inniskillin Three Vineyard chard as well as the J Lohr Riverstone chard. I was walking out of the grocery store and they have a wine … Continue reading
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2006 PINOT NOIR DUNDEE HILL (WINTER’S HILL VINEYARD)
I had this wine as part of Winterlicous in Toronto at Pangaea Restaurant. Darker in color with a rustic nose. On the mid pallet this is a milder pinot noir. Rustic flavors, some strawberries. On the finish the wine is … Continue reading
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2006 Franco Conterno Barolo mini review
I tasted this wine at the Gourmet Food and Wine show. Dark in color, with a lovely nose of dried fruits. On the mid pallet this wine has that super dry pucker power that is in keeping with a Barolo. … Continue reading
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