Category Archives: Wine

CHÂTEAU COUCHEROY BLANC 2008

I stopped by the iYellow Bordeaux after work party at Crush wine bar. This was my second one. I really like the way these events have been laid out. By having them early after work it made it easy to … Continue reading

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2005 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon

Another wine from the Society for American Wines annual cab event. This was my second favorite of the evening. Dark in color with bold nose of red berries coming through. On the mid pallet this wine is big, bold, round, … Continue reading

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2005 Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Cab

I love well aged cabs. They become so smooth, so elegant, a beautiful glass of yummy in a glass! I belong to Society for American Wines and one of the reasons is because their tastings draw from their extensive cellar … Continue reading

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Alvento Aria 2007 Nebbiolo

The Nebbiolo grape is an Italian grape that is used in making Italy’s famous Barolo and Barbaresco wines. In Italian form these wines are big bruisers with lots of super dry pucker power! Problem is Barolo’s can be quite expensive. … Continue reading

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Gourmet Food and Wine show

I went to the Gourmet Food and Wine show last night! If you’ve not been before, be sure and check it out. You pay $40 to get in, and then pay for sampling tickets. The cost of samples varies depending … Continue reading

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2008 Wagner Dry Riesling Finger Lakes

Another reception wine from the Society for American Wine annual cab tasting event. Pale in color with some petrol coming through on the nose. I also got some sulfur but others did not. On the mid pallet this is a … Continue reading

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FREI BROTHERS RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008

I previously had this one at a Society for American Wines event so when it came upon this recent release I jumped at it. Dark in color with a lovely nose of red berries. On the mid pallet this is … Continue reading

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2009 Fog Head Chardonnay

Another reception wine from the Society for American Wine annual cab tasting event. Golden in color with some nice vanilla coming through on the nose. On the mid pallet the vanilla and oak are there with some tart green apple … Continue reading

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2009 J. Lohr Riverstone Arroyo Chard

We had this as a reception wine at the Society for American Wine annual cab tasting event. Brett and I attended this one together. This wine is quite golden in color with a mild nose with some citrus and minerality … Continue reading

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2000 Vasse Felix

My regular readers know I’ve been going back and reviewing my cellar insuring I haven’t forgot anything. Imagine the horror of waiting too long, opening a bottle only to find it undrinkable. That would be an unspeakable tragedy worthy of … Continue reading

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2007 Reserve Shiraz Queenston Rd Creekside Estate Winery

I tasted this one at the Sip and Savor event. It was one of the first ones I got when I walked in. Dark in color with lots of red berries on the nose. On the mid pallet the wine … Continue reading

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2011 Stoneleigh Sauv Blanc

Pale in color, with a nose of citrus fruits and minerals. On the mid pallet the wine has lots of citrus, zest and grass. This is a vibrant boisterous sauv blanc! The wine is medium on the finish with the … Continue reading

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2009 Casa-Dea Pinot Noir

I was thrilled to see Prince Edward County Wines at the recent Sip and Savor event. I did a week long trip to the county and enjoyed myself thoroughly. I would go back in a heart beat! The whites tend … Continue reading

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2010 Lindemans Bin 95 Sauv Blanc

Pale in color, with lots of citrus and lemon the nose. On the mid pallet are some lovely citrus, lemon and a hint of zest. The finish is medium in length and builds nicely as you sip. A very food … Continue reading

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On the Road

I will be on the road all week. John will continue his posts, I meanwhile will be tweeting wine info @CanadianWineGuy Follow along

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2009 Blackstone Winemakers select Chardonnay

Pale in color with a mild chard varietal nose. Nothing immediately jumping out at me. On the mid pallet the wine on first drinking is a very mild chard. Some nice vanilla, some oak, some caramel. The mildness of these … Continue reading

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2010 Jackson Triggs Black Series Sauv Blanc

I enjoy Sauv Blancs. I find them very food friendly. There are lots of good ones for VERY reasonable money. Some good ones from New Zealand are smooth and elegant, some inexpensive ones from Chile are edgy and bold. With … Continue reading

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2009 Wildass Stratus Riesling

This wine comes from the Niagara on the lake region. Pale in color, on the nose is some minerality consistent with wines from this region. On the mid pallet are some apple juice flavors, slightly sweet but not too much. … Continue reading

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LUIGI BOSCA SINGLE VINEYARD MALBEC 2008

I’ve had the Luigi Bosca Malbec for a number of years and it has been consistently good, and a good deal to boot. This one is dark inky in color, with lovely dark, rich berries on the nose. On the … Continue reading

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2009 CHATEAU PEY LA TOUR

Another from the iYellow Bordeaux after work party. My least favorite of the evening. Dark in color with red berries on the nose. A blend of Cab Sauv and Merlot. On the mid pallet are red and dark berries with … Continue reading

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2007 Stags Leap Napa Valley Chardonnay

October 8 2011 was a gorgeous day in Toronto: 24 and sunny, almost no wind, not a cloud in the sky. On a Saturday such as this there was no excuse to not sit on the terrace and have some … Continue reading

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Sip and Savour 2011 – Press Release

This is a great event and what follows is an official Press Release and is not written by CWG. Having been to this even in the past I can vouch for it’s value and fun: An Evening Dedicated to Ontario … Continue reading

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2009 CALVET SAINT-EMILION

This is another wine from the iYellow Bordeaux after work party. It was my second favorite of the night. Dark in color with nice red berries coming through on the nose. On the mid pallet the wine has some nice … Continue reading

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CHÂTEAU FERRAN BLANC 2007

This was the only white from the iYellow Bordeaux after work party. This wine is a Sauv blanc. As usual the French do a great job of controlling the laws but a terrible job of labeling wines that the average … Continue reading

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CHÂTEAU DE PANIGON 2005

I tasted this wine at the iYellow Bordeaux after work party. They held the event at Eight Wine Bar. I’ve been a couple of times before and enjoyed it. They had 5 wines for the tasting. For me, a good … Continue reading

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