Monthly Archives: September 2009

Tin Roof Chardonnay

Stopped by Rodney’s Oyster Bar for the first time and chose this wine. I am new to Oysters and was overwhelmed by the number of different types of Oysters. Wow, who knew. I was really hoping for a nice Sauv … Continue reading

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RODNEY STRONG KNOTTY VINES ZINFANDEL 2006

I last reviewed the 2005 release of this wine and quite enjoyed it. The 2006 vintage is yet another hit. Very consistent. Last time I wish I had bought more and it kept well so I have bought a few … Continue reading

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Sandbanks Winery (Winery visit in Prince Edward County)

This write up is from our trip this summer to the Prince Edward County area. See the entire article at my Prince Edward County trip blog Sandbanks winery at the LCBO Sanbanks winery 2007 Waves Red $14.95 This is a … Continue reading

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CHATEAU FONGABAN 2005

2005 is said to be a fabulous year for Bordeaux. I jumped at this one and was rewarded. I will likely grab some more. The wine is deep in color with a simple nose to it. On the mid pallet … Continue reading

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TANGLEY OAKS MERLOT 2005 Napa Valley Lot #10

California and Napa specifically make some of my favorite Merlots. I have in the past copped to my bias to having a particular idea in my head going into any Merlot tasting of what it is I am looking for. … Continue reading

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Inniskillin 2008 Pinot Grigio (mini review)

This was being served in a box at Rogers center at a Jays game. It’s pale in color, medium in bouquet and lovely varietal Pinot Grigio in flavor. All in all it is quite refreshing, slightly sweet with a finish … Continue reading

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TTC Wage Hike Again?

This is definitely OFF-TOPIC, but I just got wind with this article that the TTC is going to raise fares again, which led one of our fellow readers to send me this little summary of the TTC Business plan, I … Continue reading

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MAS ESTELA QUINDALS 2005

Sometimes I read reviews and tasting notes of wines and think … huh? I find this comes from a variety of different places. I’ve never been trained as a sommelier and there are things I have just never tasted. So … Continue reading

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Counry Cider Company and Fool on the Hill wines (Winery visit in Prince Edward County)

This write up is from our trip this summer to the Prince Edward County area. See the entire article at my Prince Edward County trip blog County Cider and Fool on the Hill We stopped on by the County Cider … Continue reading

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BERINGER FOUNDERS ESTATE CHARDONNAY

I first tasted this wine at the Gourmet Food and wine show here in Toronto and was impressed. Last night I had it with my meal at Milestones . The wine is quite yellow in color. On the nose it … Continue reading

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CONO SUR VISION VIOGNIER 2008

Viognier is more commonly a blending grape. It is often used to add bouquet to wine. This particular bottle is a great opportunity to learn exactly what Viognier brings to the party when you see it in a blend. The … Continue reading

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The Grange/Trumpour Mills (Winery visit in Prince Edward County)

See the entire article at my Prince Edward County trip blog Trumpour Mills at the LCBO The Grange Winery We first tasted the wines from the Grange last time we were down and were impressed. We tried them at the … Continue reading

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ETIM SELECCION 2006 DO Montsant

I’m always skeptical when I see high rating from Parker and buy with caution. A $15 if it were a 91 would be the bargain of the century. However … past experiences say my tastes and Parkers differ widely. A … Continue reading

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PENMARA FIVE FAMILIES SHIRAZ

Stopped by Spice route for dinner last night and my dinner guest had this one. The wine is typical inky dark, very mild on the nose. On the mid pallet there is the usual fruit flavors and on the long … Continue reading

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SANTA JULIA RESERVA SYRAH 2007

Every now and then a wine rises above it’s humble price and shows itself to be a diamond in the rough. As a bargain hunter that is one of my pursuits. This wine as well as a number of the … Continue reading

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DOM HATZIMICHALIS CAB SAV

Stopped by Penelope’s last night for a greek meal before TIFF. When in a Greek restaurant, drink Greek. So this time we chose this wine. It’s dark in the glass and mild on the nose. On the mid pallet there … Continue reading

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BALLAST STONE MERLOT 2006

With my usual preconceptions in mind I grabbed this Merlot. I am always on a quest to find that perfect Merlot that fits into my prefabbed mould. The color on this wine is reasonably dark. On the bouquet … there … Continue reading

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SEGHESIO SONOMA ZINFANDEL 2007

We are gatherers (or at least I am). I remember a star trek episode where the enterprise ran into a race of gatherers (yes I am a trekkie). We get pleasure from gathering stuff. We get pleasure from acquiring that … Continue reading

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SEIFRIED SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008

I’m on a roll with Sauv blancs. I quite like them. I find them very food friendly. They go quite well with creamy sauces and can cut through grease/fatty foods. With the rating this one got I ran out and … Continue reading

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back from russia

ten days away and I have just returned. Wine will be drunk in the days to come, reviews will be posted. chat soon -CWG

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Rosemount 2007 Diamond Merlot

Insert my usual Merlot bias here … This one is deep in color with a mild nose. On the pallet the wine has none of the traditional deep plum flavors I look for in a Merlot. The fruits are very … Continue reading

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STONELEIGH MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2007

We stopped on by Ki which is my favorite sushi restaurant. They have a pretty good wine list. I like whites sauv blanc and Rieslings with sushi. This time around we went with the Stoneleigh Sauv Blanc. The wine is … Continue reading

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Lamia primitivo 2007

Lamia primitivo 2007 igt rosso cantina terravecchia puglia Primitivo is the Italian name for the Zinfandel grape common in California. There is a style difference in that Zinfandel’s are field blends of many different grapes whereas Primitivo is not. This … Continue reading

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JJ HAND MADE WINES MERLOT 2006

Merlots are one of those wines that for me I can’t get over being non-varietal. I have a picture of what a Merlot ought to be in great vivid details. No idea why Merlot is like that for me but … Continue reading

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