Monthly Archives: October 2009

Basics of aging wine

Will all wines improve with age? A very common question. In general the answer to the question is no. Most wines especially those from the “new world” are designed in a “drink now” style. They don’t keep more than 1-2 … Continue reading

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RINGBOLT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007

This wine presented some challenges for me. On the nose there are lots of traditional cab smells. Lovely deep rich cassis, cherries and other dark fruits and there is something there. Not awful just not perfect. On the mid pallet … Continue reading

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Santa Carolina Reserva Sauv Blanc 2009

This is another of the wines I first tasted at the Chilean Wine event. The wine is quite pale in color as would be expected from a Sauv Blanc. On the nose there is a dominance of grassyness with little … Continue reading

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LUIGI BOSCA RESERVA MALBEC 2005

I’ve had this one in the past and it has been a good deal so I grabbed it again. The last time I had it was after 1 year of bottle aging and it was lovely. On opening the wine … Continue reading

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MONTGRAS SAUVIGNON BLANC RESERVA 2008

My Daddy always taught me, get the most for the least, and barter for everything. Well strangely enough bartering does not work in the LCBO but good deals can be had. I first tasted this wine and wrote it up … Continue reading

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RAVAZZI CHIANTI RISERVA 2006

The wine is dark purple in color. On the nose are lots of dried dark fruit fruits but on the mild side. On the mid pallet are dried dark fruits to match the bouquet, I’d say some raisin flavors along … Continue reading

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Norman Hardie estates (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 None of these are carried in the LCBO (for now). Norman Hardie 2007 Pinot … Continue reading

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J. BOUCHON SAUVIGNON BLANC 2007

I had this one as a house wine at Spice. The wine is quite pale in color. Nice grassy lemon on the bouquet with a hint of sweetness. On the mid pallet there are citrus and grassy flavors to match … Continue reading

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Coyote’s Run Unoaked Chard 2007

Was out for dinner at Saucy’s in Streetsville and decided to try this one. There are still some wineries in Niagara (and more opening regularly) that I have not yet been to, this is one of them. Coyote’s run are … Continue reading

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TRAPICHE BROQUEL MALBEC 2007

Cracked this one the other night. The wine is quite dark purple in color. It’s very mild on the nose with not a lot jumping out at me, some black fruits. On the mid pallets this is another mild Malbec. … Continue reading

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Stonechurch 2007 Merlot

We had this wine apres a ride in Short Hills provincial park. The wine is quite dark in color, mild on the nose. On the pallet the wine is reasonably fruit forward with red and black fruit flavors. Not what … Continue reading

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CHATEAU DE VALMER VOUVRAY 2008 AC

I’ve had some lovely Loire valley chenin blancs, and some pretty darn bad ones. This one is smack dab in the middle. The wine is quite yellow in color. On the nose are lots of sweet honey suckle smells. On … Continue reading

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RUTHERFORD HILL MERLOT 2002

I like half bottles. They are perfect in a restaurant in that you get about 2 1/2 good size glasses out of them. And at home they are perfect for enjoying with a meal, nothing left over, not that finishing … Continue reading

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Society for American Wine/Australian Wine Society Syrah/Shiraz event

The thing I enjoy about attending structured tastings like this one is that it serves to further refine my knowledge and appreciation of wine. Sometimes it even destroys misconceptions I have. Shiraz and Syrah are two different names for the … Continue reading

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YALUMBA WILD FERMENT CHARDONNAY 2008

This was the second reception wine at Society for American Wine’s Shiraz/Syrah tasting event. The wine is pale in color with some mild sulphur on the nose. Not to the point of smelling a match (which I have had before), … Continue reading

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CHATEAU ST. JEAN CHARDONNAY 2007

I had this one last night as the reception wine for the Society for American Wine’s Shiraz/Syrah tasting event. The wine is a lovely Californian style chard with some butteryness, some creamyness and a finish that builds nicely in the … Continue reading

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ERRAZURIZ SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009

I first tasted this wine at the Chilean Wine event and felt it needed a more thorough tasting. I grabbed a few of these since they are on sale. The wine is pale in color with a strong lemon/grassy bouquet. … Continue reading

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CANDOR LOT 1 MERLOT

It’s been a little while since I was happy with a Merlot. I’ve been on a roll of non-varietal Merlots. Vic Harradine from Winecurrent.com brought this one to my attention. Vic reviews new releases at the LCBO which come in … Continue reading

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ERTA E CHINA ROSSO DI TOSCANA 2006 IGT

The wine is very dark purple in color, slightly fruity on the mid pallet. Some red berry flavors. On the finish there are some lovely tannins and some terrific dryness. The cab and Sangiovese are lovely together. The rating is … Continue reading

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Waupoos estate (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 A list of all Waupoos wines at the LCBO Waupoos Winery Waupoos winery is … Continue reading

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Casa Dea 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 On our last trip we visited Carmella Estates and I noted this as being … Continue reading

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LUIGI BOSCA RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006

I bought this one because I love their Malbec which I will feature in a future review. On the nose the wine wine has some mild cab like fruit. On the mid pallet there are some very mild blue berry … Continue reading

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CHATEAU PECH-REDON L’EPERVIER 2004

I hate to say this, but I actually agree with Parker again! Who knew. This wine is deep in color. exceptionally mild on the nose. But that’s where the mild stops. On the mid pallet are some lovely fruit flavors. … Continue reading

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Chilean wine event

I attended the Chilean wine event in the distillery district on Toronto. This is my first time to the press event. I have been to the public event and found it over crowded to the point of fighting to get … Continue reading

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Eight wine bar take two

We stopped on by Eight wine bar again. Here’s my review from the first time. They feature 20 wines by the glass every Friday for $3 for a 3 ounce tasting their recommended size. Last time around we were totally … Continue reading

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