Tuesday, November 17, 2009

13th Street 2007 Sandstone Old Vines Gamay - $28.00

This time of year wine tastes are like a pendulum, one day you feel like red the next you feel like white, that seems to be the way we're going here on the Weekly Wine Note, today we swing into the realm of red.

The Tasting Notes: The smells and tastes are earthy, minerally and raspberry dominated. Price: $28.00 – Rating: ****


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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Thirty Bench 2008 Riesling - $18.00

Suddenly we are in the midst of a warm spell so I thought it quite apropos to bring you a nice Riesling to enjoy this last, and rare, gasp of the warmth of fall, soon that chill we dread will be in the air, so enjoy now while you still can.

The Tasting Notes: The nose is beautiful and loaded with citrus, green apple, lanolin and floral notes; the palate has a little something for everyone: lime rind, crisp green apple, good clean acidity and the sweetness of peach on the finish. Price: $18.00 – Rating: ****


I am thrilled to announce that as of February 24, 2009, each Podcast has its own unique player - so you can listen to whichever Podcast you want to. So without further ado I will leave you with this week's Podcast, or if you decide not to check out the new format you can read the tasting notes below ... I recommend the Podcast, of course.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Fielding Estate Winery 2007 Cabernet-Syrah - $24.95

Today we'll take a look at a typical Aussie blend with an Ontario twist.

The Tasting Notes: This wine is loaded with the smells of pepper and black fruit on the nose; on the palate the wine shines with very approachable flavours: strawberries, white pepper, red fruit and a peppery finish. Price: $24.95 – Rating: ****


I am thrilled to announce that as of February 24, 2009, each Podcast has its own unique player - so you can listen to whichever Podcast you want to. So without further ado I will leave you with this week's Podcast, or if you decide not to check out the new format you can read the tasting notes below ... I recommend the Podcast, of course.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Colio Wines 2008 Girls Night Out Riesling - $12.95

Today, simple is good. This is the most recent Riesling from the wildly successful "Girls Night Out" line of wines from Colio. How successful have they been with this wine you might ask? So successful they have spawned copy-cats across this great province of ours.

The Tasting Notes: Sippable and fruity; slightly sweet, yet tarty – like any good date should be, of course that's my misogynistic male opinion. Price: $12.95 – Rating: ***½


I am thrilled to announce that as of February 24, 2009, each Podcast has its own unique player - so you can listen to whichever Podcast you want to. So without further ado I will leave you with this week's Podcast, or if you decide not to check out the new format you can read the tasting notes below ... I recommend the Podcast, of course.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Angels Gate 2007 Mountainview Chardonnay - $18.95

I hear what you're saying, with the cool weather we've been getting shouldn't we be focusing on warming reds ... but I'm looking at the weather forecast for the next few days and it looks like we're going to be above normal for this time of year ... which means hot days are ahead - and that can only mean one thing: bring on something white!

The Tasting Notes: The results here are exactly as the winemaker wanted – nice fruit with gentle oak notes: peach and apple fruit with the subtlety of oak and vanilla. Price: $18.95 – Rating: ****

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I am thrilled to announce that as of February 24, 2009, each Podcast has its own unique player - so you can listen to whichever Podcast you want to. So without further ado I will leave you with this week's Podcast, or if you decide not to check out the new format you can read the tasting notes below ... I recommend the Podcast, of course.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Stoney Ridge 2008 Chardonnay Musque - $17.00

With Thanksgiving behind us fall is most definitely here, and since we had such a miserable summer with little to no heat and ... heck you probably lived through it too ... so I thought I would bring summer to you in the form of a glass of wine.

The Tasting Notes: The aromas are peachy, perfumed, tropical and even a bit grassy; the flavours follow along, minus the grass: peach, apple, tropical with a touch of sweetness and a real long persistent finish. Price: $17.00 – Rating: ****


I am thrilled to announce that as of February 24, 2009, each Podcast has its own unique player - so you can listen to whichever Podcast you want to. So without further ado I will leave you with this week's Podcast, or if you decide not to check out the new format you can read the tasting notes below ... I recommend the Podcast, of course.

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