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Author Archives: CanadianWineGuy
Wives are to be Appreciated
This picture says it all: After her long trip away Mrs.CWG brought back a sheer bounty for me. She of course tried most but not all, and there are no guarantees to their quality but over the next few weeks … Continue reading
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Upcoming Reviews and news
CWG has been busy of late so apologies for no reviews. I am in the process of changing companies/roles and the past few weeks have been hectic (yes yes I know, excuses). In the next few days I will get … Continue reading
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2003 Domaine des Chanssaud – Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Ah Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the famous southern Rhône town and appellation that lies to the north of beautiful Avignon. For those not aware, the town gets it’s name from the fact that the Papacy once ruled from Avignon. Of course any good … Continue reading
And another jumps on the CWG Bandwagon…
Today it is CityNews: “I bought a birthday card for my nephew that was $5 U.S. And it was $8 Canadian, and I said to the clerk, ‘That’s ridiculous. You know, that’s a 60% exchange rate,’ ” complains a man … Continue reading
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2007 Sip Ontario Event
Tonight I ventured off to the Sip Ontario event, a showcase of the Ontario Wine Awards, below is the blow by blow as blogged by the berry throughout the night (pardon the spelling!). There will be no pictures this year … Continue reading
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2005 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio (Valdadige DOC)
This 2005 came to the CWG household via a housewarming gift. The kind fellow brought this plus one for himself (you may say he is the best sort of guest, non?) and proceeded to enjoy the Italian white with much … Continue reading
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Woof Woof Woofstock 2007!
Harbouring a stuffy nose preventing me from doing a true review I decided to do a short write up on Woofstock, Toronto’s annual 2 day festival for dogs and their pets, I mean owners. For those who do no know … Continue reading
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Friday the 8th
A big TGIF to all those out there about to head home for a relaxing weekend. Weather in Toronto is currently hot and muggy with a huge storm about to come through. I am going to be having vodka martinis … Continue reading
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Wine Events in Toronto for June
I guess since we are in June it would be a great idea to share some nice wine related events going on in Toronto this month: Monday June 11: Wines of Germany From 7-9pm @ Coupe Space (998 Queen Street … Continue reading
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2003 Henry of Pelham Cabernet-Merlot
Yesterday was a day to sit back, sip wine and contemplate life, simply because most of the city was stuck indoors as Mother Nature was doing her best to pretend it was late fall, not early summer. With the winds … Continue reading
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Exchange Rates and the Ugly Facts
I try not to blog about politics or anything close to, but this is something a great many Canadians are getting affected by and either are choosing to be silent or simply have not gotten any support from their elected … Continue reading
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2003 Jackson-Triggs Proprieters’ Grand Reserve Meritage (Okanagan)
Is it just me or does the full names of some wines seem to stretch two to three pages in width? Well this long named wine (and we need to include the whole name to properly define it) is one … Continue reading
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Suggestions
While readership (viewership?) is increasing to this site, I am hoping that I can get some suggestions for reviews in the upcoming months, please feel free to email me or comment wines you would like to see reviewed. Over the … Continue reading
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2002 Château d’Argadens (Bordeaux-Supérieur)
Well it has been a long while since a review and without a doubt this is a good place to start. Bordeaux’s can often times be overstated and over appreciated, largely due to the huge price that many collectors pay … Continue reading
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Update
Things are settling down a bit, meaning I will be regaining my later evenings. Tomorrow will be a review of a Bordeaux Superior (a Sichel) that was quite polished. Hopefully I will get a stemware review in before the week … Continue reading
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Not Forgotten
CWG has been under the weather and extremely busy, all of which has meant no wine. What? No Wine? Yes sadly this is true. I think I will have time to pop a cork this evening, if all goes well … Continue reading
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2004 Clos Jordanne Village Reserve
Well aren’t we in a Burgundy mode? If you read the review of the Burgundy yesterday you would be thinking “why Canadian Wine Guy would you review two Burgundies in a row?” Well fun enough, this is a Canadian burgundy, … Continue reading
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2004 Mommessin Fleurie “La Chapelle Des Bois”
Mommessin, an old wine maker situated close to the town of Mâcon in the Burgundy region of France. The Burgundy region is considered one of the top three wine regions in France for reds, but that whole concept of “top” … Continue reading
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2004 Chateau Larcis Jaumat (Saint-Emilion Grand Cru)
Tonight I felt like stepping back into the lovely world of Bordeauxs, and in this case the Saint-Emilion region of Bordeaux. St Emilion, despite it’s newer classification system is actually the oldest region in Bordeaux. The vineyards are in the … Continue reading
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2006 Fielding Estate Winery’s Chardonnay Musque
If you have never had the chance to do a Niagara Wine tour, I truly think you are missing out on a little slice of life that needs to be enjoyed. Nestled away from the hub-bub of the Greater Toronto … Continue reading
2002 Château des Charmes – Cabernet Sauvignon
Well here it is, the 2002 Château des Charmes St. David’s Bench Cabernet Sauvignon. For those that have read my posts in the past, you are probably wondering why on earth is the CWG acting all weird over this wine … Continue reading
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Wine Storage / Cellaring for the Condo Crowd
Often times I get asked about how to store/keep wine. The basic logic behind cellaring wine is to allow a good wine that is still tannic to mature and change. Some wines get released ready to drink, most whites (Sauvignon … Continue reading
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Wall Street Journal Links to Canadian Wine Guy
Fast Monday morning note, the Wall Street Journal Online linked to my review of 2004 Chateau de Seguin on Friday the 11th. At the bottom of the Gaiter/Brecher Tastings Review you will see a link to my review! A belated … Continue reading
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Reading, Literature and what not!
We are enjoy some cheap plonk with Crème de Cassis thus making Kir Cassis. Well the first bottle was not plonk but without a doubt the second was less then stellar. But with Cassis it adds that punch that reminds … Continue reading
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Thanks Globe Investor…
Welcome to last week Globe and Mail… “I think this helps explain one of the reasons why corporate profits have been at a record high as a share of national income in the last couple of years,” Mr. Porter said. … Continue reading →