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Category Archives: Wine
2008 J. Lohr Painter Bridge Chard and Cabernet Sauvignon
I stopped by the J Lohr booth at the Food and Wine show. I’m a big fan of J Lohr wines. To date I have reviewed there Syrah, Riverstone Chard, Painter Bridge Zinfandel, and Seven Oaks cab. They are consistently … Continue reading
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WAYNE GRETZKY ESTATES NO. 99 CABERNET/MERLOT 2007
I am always leery of these celebrities that lend their names to wines. Wayne Gretzky however is a gentleman and in my opinion one of the last hockey greats that played the game because they loved it. I remember watching … Continue reading
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Food and wine show Toronto and GEMTREE CITRINE CHARDONNAY 2008
I attended the Food and Wine show last night. This is one of the largest I’ve been to. The size is quite incredible. The event actually does feature both food and wine. There are even cooking demonstrations and wine chats … Continue reading
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MONTECILLO CRIANZA 2006
My friend David pointed this one out to me from the general list (so very available). Rioja are known as one of the best areas for wine in Spain and Tempranillo (which is the grape used in a Crianza) are … Continue reading
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VINA COBOS FELINO CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007
I have not had good luck with Argentina cabs, but I am always looking for the next one that is going to shatter my preconceptions. On the heels of the last Merlot that was very alcoholic I noticed this one … Continue reading
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CLOS DU BOIS SONOMA RESERVE MERLOT 2006
I did not read the reviews on this one close enough before opening it and missed the recommendations by Vic and the LCBO panel to decant it. My mistake because this one really needs breathing. I don’t tend to decant … Continue reading
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Insolia suliccenti 2008 igt
I had this wine at Terroni’s the other day. They tend to have a good selection of wines by the glass and rotate them through. As usual they are not available in the LCBO. The server informed me this wine … Continue reading
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LOUIS BERNARD COTES DU RHONE
Stopped on by La Petite France for dinner and chose this wine. It was one of the few that was by the 1/2 litre that caught my attention. I really wish restaurants would start offering more wines by the 1/2 … Continue reading
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Errazuriz Max Reserva Shiraz 2007
Yup another wine from the Chilean wine event. This is one of the few reds that caught my attention. The wine is dark in color, easy on the nose with some nice black fruit coming through. On the mid pallet … Continue reading
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J. LOHR SOUTH RIDGE SYRAH 2006 (re-review)
I last tasted this back in August and it’s amazing what a difference 3 months can make. All the edgeyness is gone. I decanted it for 1/2 an hour and it made for a beautiful smooth and silky wine. Lots … Continue reading
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Tarapaca 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 the wine is quite mild with nothing I … Continue reading
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FIELDING ESTATE UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 2007
Stopped on by Spice for lunch. They rotate their wines through the wine list. Whoever they have picking the wines they are doing a good job. I had not tasted this one recently so I gave it a try. I … Continue reading
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CONO SUR VIOGNIER 2009
Another wine from the Chilean wine event. The wine is quite pale in color. On the nose it is more Sauv Blanc than Viognier. On the mid pallet is is quite dry with some peach and grapfruit tastes. It’s medium … Continue reading
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FEATHERSTONE ESTATE BOTTLED MERLOT 2007
Regular readers to this blog know I have a preconception of what a Merlot ought to taste like. And I am more often than not disappointed. Now add to that, I have never had a good Niagara Merlot and you … Continue reading
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NAKED GRAPE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2007
When you pick a name for a wine that is “catchy” it can cause some people to grab it, and others to leave it. Catchy to one, is irritating to another. I find this one of those. I know the … Continue reading
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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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