This week Cattail Creek finally puts their name to good use by introducing "Catastrophe" ... have a listen to the Podcast to find out what the catastrophe is, or, if you choose the more boring route, you can just read the tasting notes below (the Podcast is always more fun):
This is a Riesling Icewine that has been infused with a blend of chocolate and orange. The nose is exotic, with mango, chocolate and a hint of orange, while what you get on the palate depends on what you’re looking for, some pick up on the orange, while others get the chocolate … on the finish there is definitely a bit of spice that everyone gets.
This week there's a little mystery in the Weekly Wine Note, that's right, it's off to Strewn to find out what is so Rogue about this Rogue's Lot Cabernets blend ... have a listen to the Podcast to find out why, or, if you choose the more boring route, you can just read the tasting notes below (the Podcast is always more fun):It has light cranberry, sour cherry and other sweet red fruits on the nose – the palate is pleasant and smooth, following the nose with all those red fruits, but also adds in a bit of white pepper for good measure.
This week I once again visit 13th Street winery - who seem to have December all locked up when it comes to new releases ... have a listen to the Podcast to find out why, or, if you choose the more boring route, you can just read the tasting notes below (the Podcast is always more fun):The nose is earthy with strawberry, sour cherry and cinnamon … but it’s in the mouth where this wine really takes on its full character … it’s all cherry from beginning to end: candied front, big red and juicy in the middle, and sour cherry on the back end, where you’ll also find a little vanilla in the extra long finish.
This week I welcome back a winery that has been sitting on the fringes of VQA for a couple of years now ... have a listen to the Podcast to find out why, or, if you choose the more boring route, you can just read the tasting notes below (the Podcast is always more fun):
The nose was black fruit dominated, with blueberry, spice and hints of black raspberry in the background. I was originally poured this wine from an earlier-in-the-day opened bottle, the tastes were black fruit, spice, pepper, vanilla, nutmeg and a slight presence of oakiness along with nice firm tannins … when I asked for a new bottle to be opened to compare I found the wine to be even spicier on both the nose and palate.
This week it's a Chardonnay for Chardonnay fans from one of Ontario's few "cult wineries" ... haven't heard of 13th Street? Well that's a pity because you should get to know this winery, toot suite (as the French say). Take a listen to the Podcast to hear why this winery fits the "cult" billing and why you should get to know it; or, if you choose the more boring route, you can just read the tasting notes below (the Podcast is always more fun):This wine has all the smells and tastes Chardonnay fans love. Apple, peach, citrus, vanilla, creamy caramel, touch of toasty oak and a creamy smoothness in the mouth.
