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Category Archives: JG Review
2011 Vineland Estates Pinot Meunier
Pinot Meunier is a chimeric mutation of Pinot Noir whatever that means. Darker in color than a pinot noir, but not as dark as say a cab sauv. The wine is almost cloudy. On the nose there’s a bit of … Continue reading
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2010 O’Leary Cab Merlot mini review
Another Mr. Wonderful wine (from Dragons Den). The wine is made for him by Vineland Estates. This is another of these celebrity wines. They put there name on a bottle made by someone else. No idea how much input Kevin … Continue reading
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MIONETTO PROSECCO D.O.C. TREVISO
A while back a friend of mine Jason introduced me to Prosecco an Italian Sparkling wine. Later another friend Rosanne introduced me to a few new ones. She loves them. So I grabbed this one. There seems to be a … Continue reading
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2011 Southbrook connect red
I tasted this one at the iYellow Ice wine event and then bought a bottle for a more in depth tasting. Dark in color with nice nose of red berries, even a little dried fruits coming through. Quite nice. On … Continue reading
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2010 Wolf Blass Yellow label Shiraz
Inky dark in color with a nose of blueberry and some sweetness. On the mid pallet the wine displays fruity blueberries to match the nose. Straight out of the bottle it displays some acidity but this passes quickly. The wine … Continue reading
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2011 Unoaked O’Leary chardonnay mini review
A wine from Mr. Wonderful (from Dragons Den), who could ask for more :). Ok bias up front unoaked chards are not to my tastes. Pale in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet this wine is a … Continue reading
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QUINTA DA LIXA POUCO COMUM ALVARINHO 2011
A friend of mine Manuel introduced me to Alvarinho a white that more often comes from Spain and now this one from Portugal. Since then I keep an eye open for them. Pale in color with a nice citrusy nose. … Continue reading
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ASCHERI PISAPOLA BAROLO 2007 mini review
Dark in color with a mild nose of dried fruits. On the Mid pallet are some lovely cherry flavors along with some nice spicy notes. This is a smooth Barolo. On the finish the wine has some nice tannins, and … Continue reading
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2010 Cave Spring Sauv Blanc
I love Sauv Blancs, they are very food friendly. There aren’t a lot of Sauv Blancs from the Niagara Bench area. Pale in color with a mild minerally nose. On the tongue there is a hint of effervescence. On the … Continue reading
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SOL DE ANDES RESERVA ESPECIAL SYRAH 2008
Inky dark in color with a rich nose of red berries, cassis and some earthy notes. On the mid pallet the wine has some deep rich, semi sweet cassis flavors to match the nose. It’s slightly jammy in texture. There’s … Continue reading
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California wine fair is coming to town!
The California wine fair is coming back to town! With dates in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Halifax. I go to the Toronto event every year and love it. Lots of great wines and good food. The price … Continue reading
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Foxglove 2010 Chardonnay
Sometimes the write up about a wine is so glowing you just think this is going to be the best wine I’ve ever had at the world’s most reasonable price. I submit this wine as evidence. Page down a bit … Continue reading
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BODEGAS BALBÁS ARDAL CRIANZA 2005
Dark in color with a nice nose of red berries and some wood. On the mid pallet the wine has some lovely red berries to match the nose. This wine lives in the finish. It displays some strong tannins, some … Continue reading
2010 Duck Shoot Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is one of those love em or hate em grapes. Top that off with how varied they can be and it’s challenging. Ontario makes some great Pinot Noirs! I digress. Slightly garnet in color with a mild nose. … Continue reading
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2008 Ridgepoint Riesling
Back in 2010 I visited the winery and picked up this wine as well as wrote it up. This has become one of my favorite Rieslings. I pulled this one out of the cellar the other day and decided to … Continue reading
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2011 Wolf Blass Yellow Label Chardonnay
Pale in color with a mild varietal California style Chard nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays some varietal chard fruit along with some vanilla backed on the medium length finish with some minerality. The wine has a thicker … Continue reading
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2011 Southbrook Triomphe Chardonnay
I loved the 2010 vintage of this wine so I was looking forward to the 2011! With the loss of one of my favorite Niagara chards the 2008 Hidden Bench Felseck Block , the 2009 is not my style, I … Continue reading
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ROCHE DE BELLENE VIEILLES VIGNES BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY 2010
Pale in color with a varietal chard nose along with some flint coming through. On the mid pallet there’s some creamyness, some butteryness and a little vanilla coming through. There’s also some minerality present. The wine is on the lighter … Continue reading
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2010 Le Roselle Ripasso.
Dark in color with a mild nose of red berries and some wood. On the mid pallet the has some nice red berries but on the milder side. On the finish the wine has solid firm tannins, firm acidity and … Continue reading
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SILENI CELLAR SELECTION SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012
Pale in color with a mild nose of green grass. On the mid pallet the wine matches the nose with some mild green flavors and some acidity. The finish is on the lighter side of medium with acidity lingering. It’s … Continue reading
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LUZÓN SELECCIÓN 12 MESES CRIANZA 2008
Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays some subtle dark berries. This wine lives in the finish. It shows some firm tannins along with some lovely spiciness and the same dark berries. There’s … Continue reading
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FLEUR CHARDONNAY 2010
I picked this one up at the recommendation of the local product specialist. Like any rater you need to find a product specialist who’s taste is similar/in line with yours. With that said I decided to give this one a … Continue reading
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SEÑORIO DE RUBIOS ALBARIÑO 2011
Pale in color with a citrus nose. On the mid pallet the wine has some light citrus flavors. Quite subtle and complex at the same time. On the lighter side of medium on the finish this is a very food … Continue reading
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BORSAO TRES PICOS GARNACHA 2010
Dark in color with a bit of sweetness coming through on the nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays some deep rich fruit forward dark berries. On the finish the wine displays some sharp acidity along with some tanins … Continue reading
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PREDATOR OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 2011
Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet the wine is fruit forward with blackberries coming through. It’s moderately sweet. Somewhat of a varietal Zinf. On the finish the wine has some tannins on a lighter side … Continue reading
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