Category Archives: Wine

And another jumps on the CWG Bandwagon…

Posted on June 15, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Today it is CityNews: “I bought a birthday card for my nephew that was $5 U.S. And it was $8 Canadian, and I said to the clerk, ‘That’s ridiculous. You know, that’s a 60% exchange rate,’ ” complains a man … Continue reading →

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2007 Sip Ontario Event

Posted on June 12, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Tonight I ventured off to the Sip Ontario event, a showcase of the Ontario Wine Awards, below is the blow by blow as blogged by the berry throughout the night (pardon the spelling!). There will be no pictures this year … Continue reading →

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2005 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio (Valdadige DOC)

Posted on June 11, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

This 2005 came to the CWG household via a housewarming gift. The kind fellow brought this plus one for himself (you may say he is the best sort of guest, non?) and proceeded to enjoy the Italian white with much … Continue reading →

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2003 Henry of Pelham Cabernet-Merlot

Posted on June 6, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Yesterday was a day to sit back, sip wine and contemplate life, simply because most of the city was stuck indoors as Mother Nature was doing her best to pretend it was late fall, not early summer. With the winds … Continue reading →

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2003 Jackson-Triggs Proprieters’ Grand Reserve Meritage (Okanagan)

Posted on May 31, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Is it just me or does the full names of some wines seem to stretch two to three pages in width? Well this long named wine (and we need to include the whole name to properly define it) is one … Continue reading →

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2002 Château d’Argadens (Bordeaux-Supérieur)

Posted on May 30, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Well it has been a long while since a review and without a doubt this is a good place to start. Bordeaux’s can often times be overstated and over appreciated, largely due to the huge price that many collectors pay … Continue reading →

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2004 Clos Jordanne Village Reserve

Posted on May 20, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Well aren’t we in a Burgundy mode? If you read the review of the Burgundy yesterday you would be thinking “why Canadian Wine Guy would you review two Burgundies in a row?” Well fun enough, this is a Canadian burgundy, … Continue reading →

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2004 Mommessin Fleurie “La Chapelle Des Bois”

Posted on May 19, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Mommessin, an old wine maker situated close to the town of Mâcon in the Burgundy region of France. The Burgundy region is considered one of the top three wine regions in France for reds, but that whole concept of “top” … Continue reading →

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2004 Chateau Larcis Jaumat (Saint-Emilion Grand Cru)

Posted on May 17, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Tonight I felt like stepping back into the lovely world of Bordeauxs, and in this case the Saint-Emilion region of Bordeaux. St Emilion, despite it’s newer classification system is actually the oldest region in Bordeaux. The vineyards are in the … Continue reading →

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2006 Fielding Estate Winery’s Chardonnay Musque

Posted on May 16, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

If you have never had the chance to do a Niagara Wine tour, I truly think you are missing out on a little slice of life that needs to be enjoyed. Nestled away from the hub-bub of the Greater Toronto … Continue reading →

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2002 Château des Charmes – Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on May 14, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Well here it is, the 2002 Château des Charmes St. David’s Bench Cabernet Sauvignon. For those that have read my posts in the past, you are probably wondering why on earth is the CWG acting all weird over this wine … Continue reading →

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2001-Periquita Classico – Jose Maria Da Fonseca

Posted on May 12, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Well day 4 since I wanted to have the 2002 Cab Sauv by Château des Charmes, and lo and behold we failed again at the basics of opening it. That is okay, we were rescued by this hidden little gem. … Continue reading →

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Wow

Posted on May 10, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Late night of work and then good weather pushed us up to the terrace (guess I should post pictures of the terrace, non?). Mrs.CWG and one of her friends wanted Juleps so the wine drinking is passed to another evening. … Continue reading →

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2004 Bogle Vineyards Merlot

Posted on May 9, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

So I switched gears, instead of the 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon I decided to be spontaneous and head over to one of my favorite LCBO’s (Liquor store) and ask the shop’s expert for a recommendation. My usual criteria is: something uncommon … Continue reading →

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2004 Chateau de Seguin (Bordeaux-Supérieur)

Posted on May 7, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Anyone who knows the CWG knows that I have a great love for Bordeaux wines. Not sure when it occurred but somewhere in my upbringing I felt that to be a red wine of stature the wine had to be … Continue reading →

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2002 Peller Estates’ Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on May 6, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Our first Canadian wine to be reviewed. This bottle was plucked from the cellar after having been one of the monthly wines offered up by the Peller Estates “Wine Country at Home” Membership. The 2002 is ready to drink now, … Continue reading →

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2004 Domaine La Baraniere from Chusclan Les Vigerons

Posted on May 4, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Let’s start with this little wine from Gard in the Languedoc Roussillon region of France. For those not familiar with the region, the city of Nîmes is the largest city in the department (Regions are broken down into departments) and … Continue reading →

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Good Afternoon Wine Lovers

Posted on May 3, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

This blog will be my method to pass on wine love, bottles of choice, bottles to avoid and recipes to share with the wines that will compliment. If all goes well I will review one to two bottles every few … Continue reading →

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