Michael Pinkus Wine Review - From the Cellar

From the Cellar

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.

Febraury 27, 2013: Osoyoos Larose 2005 Petales d'Osoyoos (British Columbia)

06 Mar 2013

Details: Category: Uncorked Tonight

This is one bottle from one of three mixed-cases of wine I brought back from British Columbia a few summers ago. I have tasted Osoyoos Larose Grand Vin (the big wine) in the past at a variety of tastings and am fairly impressed with the wines coming out of this partnership between BC and France. This 2005 is Merlot dominant and now has some 8 years from vintage date on it ... and considering this is the 2nd wine from the producer you have to wonder about the longevity. I can tell you that I was ...
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Febraury 23, 2013: Three Wines on a Saturday Night (Australia / France)

06 Mar 2013

Details: Category: Uncorked Tonight

Truth be told there were more than three wines consumed on this evening - there were 2 bubblies, a Riesling, a Chardonnay, and a number of reds ... but for the time being, while my head stops throbbing, I'll focus on the following three wines: ...
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