Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Riverview Cellars 2008 Gewurztraminer - $18.95

Over here at OntarioWineReview we are in the planning stages for our November Grape Challenge which will ask the question: Who makes Ontario's Greatest Gewurztraminer? Here's a preview.

The Tasting Notes: The nose is rich and aromatic with rosewater, wildflower and lychee. On the platate it’s flowery and pleasant with bits of orange peel and spice. Prince: $18.95 – Rating: ****

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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Stoney Ridge 2008 Inspiration - $17.00

Today's intro will be short and sweet ... Hot weather is the best inspiration for a cool refreshing white ... it's hot outside (finally) so here's your cool refreshing white.

The Tasting Notes: 5 grapes make up this blend (Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Chardonnay Musque, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc). A very inviting nose of peach pear, floral and citrus that has a sniff-all-dayedness to it; the palate is also very inviting with fruity sweetness, good acidity along with pear and tropical fruit notes. 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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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Malivoire Wine Company 2008 White & 2008 Red - $14.95

Today is a rarity on the Weekly Wine Note, a two-fer: two-fer-the-price-of-one. The upcoming week looks like it's going to be "mostly sunny" across the province of Ontario and I have some good news for you, something coming out of Malivoire to an LCBO near you.

The Tasting Notes (White): The white is a blend of Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay and Riesling. The nose is floral, apple, pear, peach and tropically fruited, and what you get on the nose follows on the palate with a spicy tingle – this is an easy sipping wine that’s delightful and calls for hot weather. Price: $14.95 – Rating: ****½

The Tasting Notes (Red): The red, a mix a Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon and Gamay, come together wonderfully with the simplicity of black fruit on the nose, while the palate shows more complexity: red fruit, spice, cinnamon, herbs, black cherry and more spice. Lovely. Price: $14.95 – 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, August 4, 2009

Pillitteri 2007 Bradshaw’s Bottled Blonde Reserve - $23.00

I keep hearing about the powers of positive thinking ... so with that in mind I have decided to stop thinking of the summer we are having as horrible and am concentrating on what lies ahead. Join me as we think of the best summer (what's left anyway) possible, and let's start that off with a drink of a nice white wine.

The Tasting Notes: This blonde is made up of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay and Riesling. Smells are plentiful with vanilla, apple, floral and quince notes on the nose. This flavours come through on the palate, so there’s lots of fruit with a long floral finish. Price: $23.00 – 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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