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Category Archives: Wine
Friday Night of Niagara Wine Week
No review tonight but two tomorrow. Today was day 6 which included a fantastic trip to Chateau des Charmes and Ravine Vineyard. This led to extra wine drinking and thus no review (it’s Friday folks!). De Sousa and Stratus reviews … Continue reading
NV Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catherine Rosé Brut
As the first annual Niagara Wine has progressed it has been interesting to see and experience the reactions of the tasting room staff when I announced my intentions. So far the week has seen: Tawse, Malivoire, Strewn, Stratus, Angel’s Gate, … Continue reading
2007 Malivoire Moira Vineyard Pinot Noir
The second day of the Niagara Wine Week started with a visit to Malivoire Wine Company. My history with Malivoire is both good and bad. In the early 2000’s I had one brilliant visit which yielded ample reds and whites … Continue reading
2008 Tawse Estate Spark
If you do not follow Niagara wine, or simply show a passing fancy, the name Tawse may mean little to you. To those with a slight bit of knowledge the name may simply mean Chardonnay. To anyone who has spent … Continue reading
SANTA BRIGIDA COLLI DELLA TOSCANA CENTRALE 2001
In the continuing quest to insure I don’t let another bottle sit too long in the cellar and waste it I cracked this one. I’ve had it since 2007. The wine is dark in color with a lovely nose of … Continue reading
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Day 2 & 3of Niagara Wine Week
Just a quick note to say that tonight there will be a post up about the first day’s (second) visit and wine from TAWSE. Day 2 included a visit to Malivoire and De Sousa Wine Cellers. Day 3 included a … Continue reading
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2010 Coyote’s Run “Rare Vintage” Pinot Gris
For our Niagara Wine Week we start with our visit to Coyote’s Run Estate Winery a small winery that sits just below St. David’s bench in St. David’s, Ontario. This vineyard has started to make a name for itself in … Continue reading
CWG First Annual Niagara Wine Week
I am down in Niagara for some much needed R&R, but unlike the last 20 odd vacations, there are no plans. Well there are plans to do very little besides drive Gertrude and play a few rounds of golf. So … Continue reading
CLOS DE LOS SIETE 2005
I’ve had this one in the cellar for the last 4 years and decided it was time to give it a whirl. The wine is dark inky in color. Mild black berries come through on the nose. On the mid … Continue reading
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2010 Greenlane Old Vines Riesling
On such a nice summer day it is difficult not to want a fresh crisp white wine to relax with. Today is one of those days and a 2010 Greenlane Estates Winery Old Vines Riesling is the wine of choice. … Continue reading
2003 30 Bench Cab Franc
Managing a wine cellar means keeping an eye on the expected life of the wine to insure that you don’t keep it so long as to be past it’s prime. I brought out a 2002 Peter Lehman and discovered to … Continue reading
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NAPA CREEK CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009
When I hear Napa Cab my taste buds get started. Yum. This one is dark in color with a slightly sweet nose with some cherries and dark fruits coming through. On the mid pallet the wine starts out with varietal … Continue reading
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2009 Vineland Estates Chardonnay Musque
This wine came to us from the Vineland wine of the month club. The wine is pale in color with a nose of candied fruits. On the mid pallet the wine is sweet with some apricots and honeysuckle coming through. … Continue reading
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PETER LEHMANN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2002
I’ve had this one in the cellar for quite a while and opened it with great expectation. On the nose the wine displays some varietal cherries on the nose but quite mild. The wine is dark in color with no … Continue reading
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Kacaba 2008 Meritage mini review
I tasted this one at the Salut wine festival at the Brickworks. Dark in color with lots of black berries coming through on the nose. On the mid pallet are some lovely blakc berries to match the nose along with … Continue reading
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2007 Hidden Bench Chard
I previously review my visit to the winery and was impressed. When I was over in the LCBO I saw this one and grabbed it. To be honest I thought at the time I was grabbing the one I tasted. … Continue reading
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DEVIL’S LAIR FIFTH LEG SEMILLON SAUV BLANC
Fifth Leg recently had a launch party here in Toronto so I stopped by. This wine is pale in color with a grassy nose. Surprisingly the Semillon was unnoticeable in the bouquet. On the mid pallet the wine is smack … Continue reading
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Kacaba 2007 Reserve Cab Frank Mini review
I tasted this wine at the Salut wine event at the brickworks. This wine is dark in color with loads of dark berries coming through on the nose. On the mid pallet this wine unfolds in the mouth with tons … Continue reading
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Vineland Estates 2009 Pinot Meunier
I had this one at the iYellow Pinot event. I had not heard of the Meunier so I was interested to try it. Garnet in color with a nose very similar to pinot noir with some rustic notes coming through … Continue reading
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2007 Reif Estate Riesling
Pale in color mild on the nose. On the mid pallet the wine is slightly sweet, very varietal. The finish is on the lighter side and does not linger. This is a mild riesling. Not a lot going on but … Continue reading
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Kacaba 2008 Pinot Noir mini review
I’ve not been to the Kacab winery yet, driven past it a number of times, but got the opportunity to taste their wines at the Salut Wine Festival at the Brickworks. I have to say I was impressed. This wine … Continue reading
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2007 GABBIANO CHIANTI CLASSICO
I last reviewed the 2008 non Classico version of this wine and quite enjoyed it. I figured the Classico ought to be even better … Dark in color mild on the nose with some browning near the edges of the … Continue reading
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2009 Mission Hill Pinot Blanc
I had this one at the iYellow Pinot event. The wine is pale in color mild on the nose. On the mid pallet are some slight mineral tastes along with a bit of citrus. It is slightly tart on the … Continue reading
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Rosewood Estates 2008 Pinot Noir
I had this one at the iYellow Pinot event. Ruby in color mild on the nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays some dill along with some sour cherries. On the finish the wine is quite tart and builds … Continue reading
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2008 Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine is dark in color with lots of black berries and some oak coming through on the nose. On the mid pallet this wine is dominated by classic cab sauv flavors, deep rich cherries, some oak and big and … Continue reading
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