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2011 Cheval-Quancard Reserve Bordeaux Blanc

This wine shows a refreshing change … a French wine that CLEARLY displays the wine type on the label. In this case a Sauv blanc/Semillon blend. In the past French wines have relied on the consumer to be savvy enough … Continue reading

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Sagelands Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Dark in color with a mild nose of red berries and oak. On the mid palate the wine displays lovely rich bold dark cherries. On the med length finish the wine displays noticeable alcohol and firm acidity and tannins. I … Continue reading

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Niagara on the Lake visit and Chateau des Charmes Paul Bosc Sauv Blanc

We are fortunate in Toronto to live close to a number of wine regions. Here in Ontario they are broken down into 5 appellations (regions). If your planning a trip to any Ontario wineries the place to start your planning … Continue reading

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Château La Roche Bazin 2011

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some dark berry fruits along with noticeable oak. On the medium length finish the wine shows some light tannins and noticeable oak and smooth acidity. I … Continue reading

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Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Pale in color with a mild citrus nose. On the mid palate the wine displays citrus and lemony notes to match the nose. Straight out of the fridge the wine was too cold and the finish was on the lighter … Continue reading

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2013 Whoa Nelly Pinot Noir

Garnet in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice soft red berries along with some varietal rustic notes. On the medium length finish it has some nice fine smooth tannins along with the … Continue reading

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Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2014

Garnet in color with a varietal rustic nose. On the mid palate the wine dislays varietal raspberry and some gently earthy and rustic notes. On the medium length finish the light red fruits linger nicely with smooth gentle tannins. This … Continue reading

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2013 Peniunsula Ridge Sauv Blanc

Pale in color with a mild nose of grapefruit and citrus. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with nice pink grapefruit being dominant. On the medium length finish the nice tartness lingers in the mouth with some … Continue reading

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Paco & Lola Albariño 2013

Pale in color with a nice nose of crisp minerality. On the mid palate the wine spot on matches the nose with crisp minerality, some nice zesty citrus notes and straight out of the bottle a hint of flint. The … Continue reading

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Château des Moines Menodin 2010

Dark in color with a nice nice of red cherries. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice red cherries to match the nose along with some nice oaky notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some … Continue reading

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2010 Fielding Cab/Merlot

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays expressive dark cherries along with some plummy notes. On the medium length finish the wine is nice and dry with some nice complexity lingering in the … Continue reading

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Nobilo Icon Pinot Noir 2013

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some light red along with some varietal rustic notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice rustic notes that linger nicely in the … Continue reading

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2010 CVNE Tempranillo

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some mild red berry notes along with some lovely oak. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice dryness and tannins. I would give … Continue reading

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Nugan Estate McLaren Parish Vineyard Shiraz 2013

Inky dark in color with a nice nose of black berries and noticeable oak. On the mid palate this is a smoother shiraz, almost more syrah like. Nice black berries but no where near blueberries and maybe even a hint … Continue reading

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Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Ink dark in color with a lovely nose of cherries. On the mid palate the wine displays lovely cherries and cassis to match the nose backed almost immediately by some lively acidity. Medium in length the finish displays some nice … Continue reading

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2013 Lackey Shiraz

I last tried the 2012 Vintage of this wine and enjoyed it. This one is dark in color with a nice nose of black berries. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice black berries and blue berries. On … Continue reading

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Hunter 2013 Chardonnay mini review

Pale in color with a nice varietal nose of apple and pear. On the mid palate the wine has pear and apple to match the nose. This is more of a fruit forward chard. There’s little to no vanilla on … Continue reading

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Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2012 mini review

I tasted this one at the Pacific Midwest LCBO tasting event and it was the star of the show! Dark in color with a mild varietal nose of soft red berries and rustic notes. On the mid palate the wine … Continue reading

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2012 Middle Earth Pinot Noir mini review

Garnet in color with a nice varietal nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice rustic notes and light red berries. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice red berries that linger nicely in the … Continue reading

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Markham Chardonnay 2013

Pale in color with a lovely varietal nose with some nice pear and apple coming through. On the mid palate this is a nice smooth bold chard displaying nice pear and apple to match the nose along with some vanilla. … Continue reading

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13th Street Cabernet/Merlot 2012

Dark in color with a nice smooth nose of red berries. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely dark red cherries. On the medium length finish the wine displays some lovely dryness and smooth tannins. We paired it … Continue reading

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Fielding Estate Bottled Chardonnay 2013

Pale in color with a mild nose of apple. On the mid palate the wine displays some apple, pear and a hint of vanilla. This one, sadly, is no where near as good as the 2012 IMHO. There’s some firm … Continue reading

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2010 Haselgrove First Press Shiraz

Inky dark in color with a mild nose of black berries. On the mid palate the wine displays some intense black berries to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice pepper and spices along … Continue reading

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Poplar Grove Reserve Chardonnay 2011 mini review

Pale in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely bold fruit, apple, pear and some nice vanilla and butterscotch. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice oak and a hint … Continue reading

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2011 Pilliteri Viognier

Pale in color with a bright floral nose typical of a Viognier. On the mid palate the wine displays floral notes to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some lively acidity along with some nice … Continue reading

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