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Tawse 2012 Riesling – Quarry Road New!
Well kick me in the head and call me Charlie – not literally please – I’ve tasted a couple of 2012 Rieslings already and for a hot vintage they have surprisingly high acidity … longevity might be their downfall (as is the case with 2007 versions), but onl ...
Norman Hardie 2011 Chardonnay, County New!
Norman’s latest County Pinot Noir (2011) is a huge step up for Norman and is probably his best County yet, so its sibling, the County Chardonnay, has got a lot to live up to. Nice mineral and limestone show up on the nose, which is to be expected as thes ...
Charles Baker 2011 Riesling – Picone Vineyard New!
After Charles’ dalliance with Ivan I’m surprised Picone took him back – but a promise was made and a deal was struck … although there’s a younger (13 year old) Riesling in town the grand dame Picone Riesling (30 years old) fetches a higher dowry – age com ...
Charles Baker 2012 Riesling – Ivan Vineyard New!
Charles Baker’s cheating ways continue. His once blind loyalty to Mark Picone’s fruit has now met with a wondering eye as he finds himself plowing and digging in the fields of the Ivan Vineyard. Charles finds himself with younger more tender fruit (13 y ...
Burning Kiln 2011 Cab Frank New!
There’s nothing I like more than a wines with a good double-entendre, except maybe a wine that has even catchier word play. This Burning Kiln version of Cabernet Franc – of which 100% of the fruit is dried (in the kiln method), changes the ‘c’ at the end ...
Lailey 2011 Pinot Noir - Niagara Peninsula New!
This is quite a light coloured Pinot - but then again isn't that one of the defining characteristics of Pinot. Strawberry and cherry greet the nose while on the palate you'll find hints of coffee along with some herbal and red berries; there's also some ...
Rockway Vineyards 2010 The Outcast, Small Lot Reserve New! Popular
Some sort of take-off of Shiraz Viognier, North American style as this one is 90% Syrah and 10% Riesling. There's a floral, smoky note that's soft and easy with toned down sweetness from the Riesling and lifted notes from the Syrah: white pepper, floral ...
Vineland Estates 2011 Cabernet Franc New! Popular
Long one of my favourite wines from Vineland (for value alone) their base-model Cabernet Franc continues to deliver value for money ... where else are you going to find a quality Franc for $13? Brian Schmidt shows consistency in this grape once again eve ...
Henry of Pelham 2009 Riesling Reserve - Off Dry New! Popular
With the kind of acidity you find in 2009 wines, the sweetness left behind will be lost in the mouth-pucker ... the nose here is green apple puree based with hints of petrol and beeswax undertones. Taste-wise there's plenty of talcy-mineral-stoneinss alo ...
G. Marquis 2008 Chardonnay - The Silver Line New! Popular
I think this review kinda got lost in the shuffle of paperwork, but I thought I would still push it out that. This is an interesting Chardonnay because as we speak (or as I write this) this wine is already 4 years old and just being released. 6 months i ...
Vineland Estates 2010 Riesling - Semi-Dry New! Popular
I find myself to be a waffler when it comes to Vineland Rieslings: sometimes I'm a fan of the Dry version and in other years I find myself drawn to the Semi-Dry ... the 2010 is definitely a Semi-Dry kinda year ... but don't get all hung to on the semi-dry ...
Karlo Estates 2010 Merlot New! Popular
As interesting as Karlo's Petit Verdot venture was, the Merlot is just as interesting but not typical. Aromas of blueberry, earth and pitted prunes accost the nose in a "you've gotta try me" kinda way. Flavors are black- and blue- berries, mocha and som ...
Henry of Pelham 2011 Sauvignon Blanc New! Popular
There are those who drink Sauvignon Blanc all year long, but on a hot summer day there is no better remedy than a beauty of a Sauv Blanc. This might be one of those to keep on hand, especially for the price. A nose of melon and orange zest with a hint o ...
Vineland Estates 2011 Riesling - Dry New! Popular
2011 was one of those strange years in Ontario winemaking, some loved it, some hated it, some just thought it was typical for an Ontario vintage ... but 2011 will most-likely be a footnote as it comes between two excellent vintages, namely 2010 and 2012 - ...
Cave Spring 2010 Riesling – Dolomite
In good years the Dolmite Riesling is one of the best Riesling values in Niagara … in bad years (for Riesling that’s a hot vintage) it’s still a good wine, it just doesn’t have the longevity – and for some that’s just fine. This 2010 version (form a hot ...
Crush 2011 Pinot Grigio
This Grigio has the slight orangey colour of peach juice … but it’s mis-named. This Grigio is in the Pinot Gris style of which fruit dominates. On the nose pear and apple, on the palate it’s white fruit driven with peach, pear and apple notes – all slig ...
Pelee Island 2010 Pinot Noir – Alvar
This continues to be one of the best value Pinots at the LCBO … years ago I held a Pinto Noir challenge and many were surprised at both the taste and value the wine brought to the glass – and it has continues vintage after vintage. The nose is cran-cherr ...
Crush 2011 Merlot
This value priced LCBO brand (made by Peller) is raspberry dominant, especially on the nose, but the palate sees its share as well and adds a little blueberry for good measure. This is a very juicy and quaffable Merlot that doesn’t offer much by way of c ...
Cave Spring 2008 Cabernet Franc – Dolomite
A new addition to the dolomite series from Cave Spring … Dolomite wines are deemed to be more limited production and available to restaurants and at the winery only. The ’08 is nothing overwhelming and certainly non-aggressive. You’ll find cherry, white ...
Union Wines 2011 Rosé
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 ...
Recently Reviewed
| Tawse 2012 Riesling – Quarry Road Rating: 4.5 stars |
| Norman Hardie 2011 Chardonnay, County Rating: 4 stars |
| Charles Baker 2011 Riesling – Picone Vineyard Rating: 4 stars |
| Charles Baker 2012 Riesling – Ivan Vineyard Rating: 4 stars |
| Burning Kiln 2011 Cab Frank Rating: 3.5 stars |
| Lailey 2011 Pinot Noir - Niagara Peninsula Rating: 4 stars |
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