Wine Writer, Gordon Stimmell of the Toronto Star Reviews Birchwood Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ($12.95)
Today, we spotlight Ontario best buys. Our top value Ontario red is the Birchwood Estates Cab. Not many folks have heard of Birchwood, but winemaker Tom Green and his team, guided by tasting suggestions from actor and investor Dan Aykroyd, have put "the little winery that could" back on the proper wine path. ...read more
"Solid value for an Ontario red, many of which have migrated over $20. The nose shows blackberry, cedar and vanilla in abundance. On the palate, black cherry, cedar and chocolate accents are delivered in a poised, very tasty style. The medium-length finish is accented with oak spice and cherrywood nuances".
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There are some of their wines that I truly enjoy but there are others that I wouldn't go near if I was paid a million bucks to drink. I've included the names of each wine with their respective CSPC code which the LCBO assigns to each item that lines it's shelves. If you print this out and take it to your local store, than they will be able to find it faster with these codes. I realize you didn't specifically ask for Canadian wines - just one's available at the LCBO. However, I know that all of these are outstanding as all of them are medal winners. Best of luck.
White Wines:
1. Peller Estates Ice Cuvee (used to be called Cristalle) 18986; $29.95 One of the best sparkling wines produced in Ontario.
2. Colio CEV Gewurztraminer 2002 432104; $14.95
3. Willow Springs Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2002 692624; $12.95 If you are able to get your hands on Willow Springs' Riesling, try it instead of this Chardonnay because it's amazing. However, I think you have to buy the Riesling at the winery itself.
4. Birchwood Estates Gewurztraminer/Riesling VQA 572156; $10.95 Very reasonably priced wine coming from the smallest of the wineries owned by Dan Aykroyd.
5. Chateau des Charmes St. Davids Bench Sauvignon Blanc VQA 391300; $15.95 Make sure that you are picking up the St. Davids Bench version of this wine. They have both the general line and the Estate line also available but the St. Davids Bench version is well worth the extra couple of dollars.
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