Monthly Archives: November 2015

2014 Orange Label Sacred Hill Sauv Blanc mini review

Pale color with a super grassy nose, just jumping up to greet you! On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with lots of grassy notes along with some nice citrus coming through. On the medium length finish the … Continue reading

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Ballast Stone Windjammer Shiraz 2012

Dark in color with a lovely fruit forward nose of blueberries. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with blueberries being dominant. Not sweet at all. On the medium length finish the wine displays some firm acidity and … Continue reading

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2012 Manor House Cab sauv mini review

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice rich dark cherries backed by some firm acidity and smooth tannins on a medium length finish. I would give the wine an 88+ which … Continue reading

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2013 Bonterra Merlot

Dark color with a nice plummy nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice plummy notes, even a hint of jammyness along with some light red cherries. On the medium length finish the wine displays some noticeable alcohol … Continue reading

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2013 Wolf Blass Gold Label Chardonnay (mini review)

Pale in color with a nice albeit milder nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely pear/apple, some nice vanilla and buttery notes. This is a lighter oaked smooth well made chard. Aged 8 months in french oak … Continue reading

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2013 Napa Cellars Chardonnay

November 18th 2008 was my first post on CanadianWineGuy, Brett gave me some space to blog! Seven years later, it’s been a wild ride. I’m having a ball, learning lots, tasting lots and sharing with all of you. Looking forward … Continue reading

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Red Stone Winery 2012 Limestone Pinot Noir

We recently took a trip down to visit our favorite wineries in Niagara Fielding, and Kacaba. While down there we lunched at Peninsula Ridge. Always a lovely way to spend a day! This time around we decided to throw in … Continue reading

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Paso Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Dark in color with a mild red cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice rich dark red cherries to match the nose along with some nice herbacious notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays … Continue reading

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2013 Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice rich red berries backed by firm acidity. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice super dry notes along with some nice … Continue reading

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Stonehedge Reserve Chardonnay 2013

Pale in color with a mild nose of apple and pear. On the mid palate the wine delivers on the nose with nice pear and apple. On the medium length finish the wine displays some lovely vanilla and buttery notes. … Continue reading

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Bonterra Viognier 2013

Pale in color with a nose of honey suckle (think Riesling) and a hint of sweetness. On the mid palate the wine displays some very mild honey suckle notes that match the nose along with some nice floral notes. On … Continue reading

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Cimicky Trumps Shiraz 2012

Dark in color with a nice dark berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice black berry almost blueberries. On the medium length finish the wine displays some mild tannins and acidtity as well as a hint … Continue reading

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2013 Bonterra Chardonnay

This product is a LCBO vintages essential. Essentials are kept in many LCBO stores over a longer period of time than the every two week releases, sometimes even year after year which means you should be able to get your … Continue reading

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Château de Panigon 2011

I last wrote up the 2010 vintage of this wine and enjoyed it. Dark in color with a lovely dark berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely dark berries to match the nose along with some … Continue reading

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