At first we thought it a little closed, but then again maybe it was just too cold (note to self: look at that fridge setting) … as the wine warmed, there was an enjoyable fruitiness along with citrus smells to the wine – the taste was exactly as the nose ...
The Cab Sauv-Merlot yielded more interesting comments – along with a pleasant fruity nose upon first snort, we discovered something even more interesting upon repeated swirling and sniffing: “HP Sauce” – was the way one panel member described the peppery ...
Summer seems to be coming on strong, but even if it wasn’t summer that does not make Rosé an irrelevant wine style, after all holidays and a deep set winter can also be the best time to remind yourself that hot weather will be back. This pink mixture is ...
Simple yet tasty blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Franc, Merlot, Gamay and Syrah - white pepper, red currants and smoked meat appear on the nose; the palate shows a smokiness along with what is found on the nose. Easy to drink with enough tannins to keep it ...
The Noirs in question here are the two that can do gang-buster business here in Ontario: Pinot and Gamay … Pinot gets plenty of respect while Gamay only gets part time respect. This wine is light in colour, as one would expect from this coupling with a n ...
A blend of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer and Unoaked Chardonnay this wine really refreshes. The nose is apple, lemon-lime and floral while the palate shows a lot of complexity, especially at this price point. Lemon-lime, hint of floral, lots ...
There is a complexity in this wine that you do not expect at this price point. The blend is unique, offering Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Merlot and Gamay (no specific on the Cabernet chosen, but there are only 4 grapes). The nose lures you in with smells of s ...
| Cave Spring 2010 Riesling – Dolomite Rating: 3.5+ stars |
| Crush 2011 Pinot Grigio Rating: 3+ stars |
| Pelee Island 2010 Pinot Noir – Alvar Rating: 3.5+ stars |
| Crush 2011 Merlot Rating: 3.5 stars |
| Cave Spring 2008 Cabernet Franc – Dolomite Rating: 3.5+ stars |
| Union Wines 2011 Rosé Rating: 3.5 stars |
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