Monthly Archives: August 2013

Napa Cellars 2010 cab sauv mini review

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet the wine has some mild red berries, some cherry and the like. On the finish the wine is dominated by firm acidity, some tannins and some spicy notes. I … Continue reading

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Hoity Toity Cellars Dusty White Glove 2011

A while back I discovered Carrick winery at an Ontario wine tasting event. The winery is located just outside Mildmay Ontario, the only wnery in the area and a long way from the where most people would think of as … Continue reading

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COLUMBIA CREST H3 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010

I’ve had a number of wines from Washington state as part of my membership in Society for American wines and been impressed. Even had a number of Columbia Crest wines and also been impressed. So when I saw this one … Continue reading

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EIDOSELA ALBARIÑO 2011

Very pale in color with a mild citrus nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays a mild citrus, lemony flavor consistent with the nose. This is a smooth lighter style Abanrino with a medium finish and some nice acidity … Continue reading

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FREIXENET CORDON NEGRO BRUT

I must admit I rarely use to drink bubbly wines but have recently come to appreciate them. For some meals they really do pair very well. Quiche, some fish etc. And they don’t have to be expensive. Italian prosecco’s for … Continue reading

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Wellness with Withings & Jawbone

Warning: the CWG site, on occasion, wanders from wine and food into “off-topic” posts, this is one of those. This one is long too… Personal wellness devices are a hot topic these days on technology and fitness websites. Most people … Continue reading

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2010 Decoy Cab Sauv

Dark in color with a nose of red and black berries. On the mid pallet the wine matches the nose with bold rich red and black berries. On the medium length finish the wine displays some firm acidity, some nice … Continue reading

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CUVELIER LOS ANDES COLECCIÓN 2009

This wine is 59% Mablbec, 15% Cab Sauv, 16% Merlot, 5% Syrah, and 5% Petit Verdot so a Bordeaux blend style of wine. Inky dark in color with a nose of black berries and some oak. On the mid pallet … Continue reading

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MAZZEI BADIOLA 2010

Dark in color with a mild nose of dark berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays some dark berries, some mocha and some cedar but this wine lives in the finish where it displays some firm tannins, some nice … Continue reading

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2011 Peninsula Ridge Inox Chard

I love going down to Niagara, and love the restaurant at Peninsula Ridge. It’s an old farm house with some lovely elegant charm. Bias up front, I’m rarely a fan of unoaked chards. I prefer oaked ones. And prefer them … Continue reading

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THE SHOW CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011

Bias up front, I love my California fruit forward cabs. Yum. This one is dark in color with a lovely nose of red ripe berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays some lovely red berries to match the nose. … Continue reading

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VIÑA BERCEO CRIANZA 2008

Dark in color with a mild nose and some oak. On the mid pallet the wine displays some mild fruit, some chocolate, but this wine lives in the medium length finish where the wine displays some firm tannins, some lovely … Continue reading

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DOMAINE DES DEUX VALLÉES SAVENNIÈRES 2010

Pale in color with slight sweet nose of honey, even honey suckle. On the mid pallet the wine is dominated by some grapefruit tartness, not over the top but definitely there. Really quite a surprise from the nose. On the … Continue reading

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