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Category Archives: JG Review
Irony Small Lot Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Dark color with a dark cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice dark cherries to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice smooth tannins along with some nice acidity. This … Continue reading
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2013 Ara Pathway Pinot Noir
I am coming to appreciate Pinot noirs more and more. They are very food friendly. And is a go to for me when it comes to turkey and the like. This one is in the general list at the LCBO … Continue reading
2013 Flat rock Gravity Pinot Noir
Whenever someone asks for a recommendation for a Niagara Pinot this one has been on my list for years, a consistent varietal pinot. Garnet in color with a lovely varietal rustic nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some … Continue reading
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2014 Peninsula Ridge sauv blanc
I bought this one at the winery based on past years experience, without tasting it. In Niagara I better than most know that wines can vary year to year. Wine makers are learning, new wine makers are coming on the … Continue reading
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2011 Kacaba Barrel fermented Chard
Back in March 2013 we visited the winery and tasted this wine. Like a breeder not quite ready to let the puppies be removed from their mommy the assistant winemaker pleaded with us to let this age a bit before … Continue reading
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2012 Irony Merlot
Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays dark cherry notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice firm dry tannins with the dark cherries living on. This to my tastes … Continue reading
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2011 Kacaba Pinot Noir
Niagara does Pinot Noir well … And Kacaba are doing some great stuff. This is just one example of just that. Garnet in color with a lovely nose of soft red berries and rustic notes. On the mid palate the … Continue reading
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2013 Rodney Strong Russian River Pinot Noir
Nice garnet in color with a mild rustic nose. On the mid palate the wine is a traditional Pinot with nice rustic notes, some nice soft red berries, even a hint of cherry. The oak is noticeable as well. On … Continue reading
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2014 Mulderbosch chenin Blanc
Pale in color with a nice crisp nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with nice crisp, citrus notes. This is a super dry chennin, just the way I like them. On the medium length finish the … Continue reading
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2013 Stoneburn Sauv Blanc
Pale in color with a nice grassy nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice grassy notes to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice smooth acidity. The wine is very food … Continue reading
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2012 Chateau Chantant mini review
Dark in color with a nice nose of black berries. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice black berries to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice smooth tannins and dryness along … Continue reading
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2014 Orange Label Sacred Hill Sauv Blanc mini review
Pale color with a super grassy nose, just jumping up to greet you! On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with lots of grassy notes along with some nice citrus coming through. On the medium length finish the … Continue reading
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Ballast Stone Windjammer Shiraz 2012
Dark in color with a lovely fruit forward nose of blueberries. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with blueberries being dominant. Not sweet at all. On the medium length finish the wine displays some firm acidity and … Continue reading
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2012 Manor House Cab sauv mini review
Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice rich dark cherries backed by some firm acidity and smooth tannins on a medium length finish. I would give the wine an 88+ which … Continue reading
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2013 Bonterra Merlot
Dark color with a nice plummy nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice plummy notes, even a hint of jammyness along with some light red cherries. On the medium length finish the wine displays some noticeable alcohol … Continue reading
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2013 Wolf Blass Gold Label Chardonnay (mini review)
Pale in color with a nice albeit milder nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely pear/apple, some nice vanilla and buttery notes. This is a lighter oaked smooth well made chard. Aged 8 months in french oak … Continue reading
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2013 Napa Cellars Chardonnay
November 18th 2008 was my first post on CanadianWineGuy, Brett gave me some space to blog! Seven years later, it’s been a wild ride. I’m having a ball, learning lots, tasting lots and sharing with all of you. Looking forward … Continue reading
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Paso Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Dark in color with a mild red cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice rich dark red cherries to match the nose along with some nice herbacious notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays … Continue reading
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2013 Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon
Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice rich red berries backed by firm acidity. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice super dry notes along with some nice … Continue reading
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Stonehedge Reserve Chardonnay 2013
Pale in color with a mild nose of apple and pear. On the mid palate the wine delivers on the nose with nice pear and apple. On the medium length finish the wine displays some lovely vanilla and buttery notes. … Continue reading
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Bonterra Viognier 2013
Pale in color with a nose of honey suckle (think Riesling) and a hint of sweetness. On the mid palate the wine displays some very mild honey suckle notes that match the nose along with some nice floral notes. On … Continue reading
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Cimicky Trumps Shiraz 2012
Dark in color with a nice dark berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice black berry almost blueberries. On the medium length finish the wine displays some mild tannins and acidtity as well as a hint … Continue reading
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2013 Bonterra Chardonnay
This product is a LCBO vintages essential. Essentials are kept in many LCBO stores over a longer period of time than the every two week releases, sometimes even year after year which means you should be able to get your … Continue reading
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Château de Panigon 2011
I last wrote up the 2010 vintage of this wine and enjoyed it. Dark in color with a lovely dark berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely dark berries to match the nose along with some … Continue reading
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Spice Route Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Pale in color with a nice grassy, citrus nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the wine has some lovely grassy notes to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice crisp acidity. The … Continue reading
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