Erie Shore Vineyard 2007 Cabernet - $12.65

Today's Weekly Wine Note takes us to the Lake Erie North Shore ... next month their (new) Vintage tasting is taking place on August 9 and I am sure this wine, along with plenty of others, will be there ... here's just a taste of what you'll find:

The Tasting Notes: The nose is chalky, minerally and earthy with whiffs of black currant. The palate is more open with the black currant leading the way along with white pepper and a mineral-chalkiness and good tannin structure. This wine has yet to fully integrate between the fruit, the minerals and the wood, but when it does it’s going to be great; an excellent value and perfect candidate for your cellar. Price: $12.65 – Rating: ****

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Rosehall Run 2007 Cuvee County Cabernet Franc - $18.95

Summertime, and the living is easy ... or so the song goes. This summer has been less than easy, especially for those seeking a few consecutive days of sun. In 2007 that was no problem - so today we're looking at an '07 red from Prince Edward County.

The Tasting Notes: This 2007 version is not about terroir, it’s about the fruit. It’s not about minerals, tobacco, sour cherry or green pepper, it’s about beautifully ripe fruit that smells of fresh raspberries and delivers the same big jammy sensation on the tongue. This wine is all about pure pleasure and simple enjoyment. Price: $18.95 – Rating: ****

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Kawartha Country Wines 2008 Shiro Plum - $9.80

4I tried this wine at the Archibald Fruit Wine and Food Festival and I would have to say I was very impressed, even if I have no idea what a Shiro plum is.

The Tasting Notes: According to John Rufa, owner and winemaker at Kawartha Country, the Shiro has a very bitter skin but a really sweet middle – and that’s exactly what he’s going for in this wine a sweet mid-palate with a tart finish – and he’s accomplished it nicely. Price: $9.80 – Rating ****

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By Chadsey’s Cairn 2008 Muscat - $21.80

I just spent the last 5 days up north, Pine Island near North Bay to be exact, and I had to keep asking myself "Where is Summer?" We had one day with about 3 hours in the 20's (that's about 70 for all my American readers) the rest was cool and breezy - which means no bugs, but very little sunshine. Had I had a bottle of this with me I would have been able to open summer with the simple pop of a cork.

The Tasting Notes: Beautifiul smells come from the glass – tropical fruit, floral, grapy sweetness, hints of lemonade and some delicious apple. The taste doesn’t complicate things, grapy-citrus-tropical sweetness with some great apple sensations. The perfect patio sipper. The only thing that stops this wine from getting a 5-star rating is the short finish. Price: $21.80 – Rating: ****½

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