Just because I started a website called OntarioWineReview.com doesn't mean it's All-Ontario-All-the-Time. When I kick back at night my mood (and sometimes my curiosity) decides my wine of choice. And the title should read, "Uncorked and Un-Screwed Tonight" ... but that just sounds wrong.
(April 12, 2017) ... I tried one throw-away wine earlier in the evening (Chateau des Charmes 2010 Gamay Noir Droit) so I thought I'd push my luck with this 12 year old Hullabaloo Zinfandel, and yes lightning did strike twice: spiced plum and blackberry take charge from beginning to end, it's simple but still quite nice and easy to drink.
(June 18, 2016) ... This double edged sword of a wine started out very alcoholic and harsh with earthy and cedary spices, it was hard to get passed the first few sips ... but it's 12 years old so I let it sit open, I even made the attempt to decant it a little, and wouldn't ya know it came back to life: plum, cassis, and black cherry began to dominate with the earthy-dreary note taking a backseat and it developed a nice spicy kick on the finish ... fresh and lively? No. Better than originally thought? You bet.
