tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40756638255889591232024-02-11T18:43:02.477-05:00Ontario Wine Reviews - Weekly Wine Notes and VideoMichael Pinkus, the Grape Guy from OntarioWineReview, has a weekly wine pick just for you. A savoury selection from one of Ontario's many wineries that you can serve to impress your friends, give confidently as a gift, or just enjoy alone! A new wine selection is added EVERY WEDNESDAY.Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.comBlogger250125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-88024630750923624062023-06-16T10:50:00.001-04:002023-06-16T10:50:08.702-04:00A MORE-ISH Bottle of Lighthall 2019 Chardonnay<p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I'm talking Chardonnay from the County; and it's another good one from </b></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;">Lighthall Vineyards</span></b> and their <b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;">2019 Chardonnay</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/ikrG4zYDuso" width="480"></iframe> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>The Written Review ... </i></b>Lighthall pulled way back on oak usage for the 2019. 60% of the wine sees steel, while the other 40% sees the inside of 500L barrels; that helps elevate the crisp, clean and freshness factor in this wine. There's still a vanilla – butteriness, but it's backed by peach, apricot and nectarine notes and loaded with acidity to help balance out the fruit ... In a nutshell: the fruit shines, the acidity balances and the oak provides backdrops... Nice balancing act here. (****+)</p>Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-11031961311668232572023-06-06T01:44:00.009-04:002023-06-06T01:44:57.274-04:00PALATE PLEASING - Konzelmann 2016 Family Reserve Cabernet-Merlot<p style="text-align: center;"><i>This might just be one of the best wines to come out of the Konzelmann cellar - </i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>and that is saying something : </i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Konzelmann 2016 Family Reserve Cabernet-Merlot</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/BsAvHrRRF7A" style="background-image: url(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BsAvHrRRF7A/hqdefault.jpg);" width="480"></iframe> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Already 6 years from vintage date (at time of writing) and this wine is drinking in accordance with how a 6-year-old red blends from a hot vintage should. Smokey-black cherry, vanilla oak, cassis, blackberry and even a cedarish finish that adds black fruit tannins into the mix. It's a straight-forward bottle of deliciousness with another four years, easily, ahead of it, maybe more. <b>Rating: ****+</b></p>Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-11939347934104651602023-05-26T07:22:00.000-04:002023-05-26T07:22:03.868-04:00WOW WINE - Pillitteri 2016 Exclamation Cabernet Franc (Ontario Wine)<p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Another in a string of great Cabernet Franc to come out of this winery</i></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Pillitteri 2016 Exclamation Cabernet Franc</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/rObZ_QSCENE" style="background-image: url(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rObZ_QSCENE/hqdefault.jpg);" width="480"></iframe> </p><p> </p><p>The Exclamation Series of wines is only made in those exceptional years, of which 2016 truly fits. This mouthful of goodness doles out tobacco, black cherry and smoky notes with a pretty floral element that help brings the wine together. <b>(****+)</b></p>Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-4722250992579985792021-03-24T07:25:00.002-04:002021-03-24T07:25:05.802-04:00Adamo 2017 Merlot Reserve - Edgerock Vineyard (Ontario Wine Review #414)<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Back to Adamo and this time it's an amazing red, part of their Grower's Series : </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Adamo Estate 2017 Merlot Reserve - Edgerock Vineyard </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>($45.00 each - available at the winery and online)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/IKLuy45_wig" width="480"></iframe></div>Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-71597999402376706822021-02-24T08:06:00.003-05:002021-02-24T08:06:21.350-05:00Rockway 2017 Small Lot Syrah - Alter Ego (Ontario Wine Review #410)<div style="text-align: center;">This wine by the former winemaker was his swan song, and his "drop the mic" moment : </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Rockway Vineyards 2017 Small Lot Syrah - Alter Ego </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">($28.00 each - available at the winery and online)</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/r1SKLkE-crU" width="480"></iframe></div>Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-77072890974389735862021-02-17T08:34:00.010-05:002021-02-17T08:34:57.465-05:00Bachelder 2017 Pinot Noir, Saunders Vineyard - Two Barrels (Ontario Wine ...<div style="text-align: center;">A very special, very limited wine from Bachelder - of course it's a Pinot Noir : </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Bachelder 2017 Pinot Noir, Saunders Vineyard Two Barrels</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/ffRhs-6gtvc" width="480"></iframe></div>Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-71865490155292386152021-02-10T08:20:00.000-05:002021-02-10T08:20:04.021-05:00Adamo Estate 2016 Petit Verdot Edgerock Vineyard (Ontario Wine Review #408)<div style="text-align: center;">The Grower's Series is not grown on the property, but it is made with the same tender love and care : </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Adamo Estate 2016 Petit Verdot Edgerock Vineyard </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">($49.00 each - available at the winery and online).</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/Z-DrS9KvZbA" width="480"></iframe></div>Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-14707149003968555672021-02-03T08:57:00.002-05:002021-02-03T08:57:15.586-05:00Niagara College 2017 President's Red (Ontario Wine Review #407)<div style="text-align: center;">This wine made the College's Dean List and there is a reason for it : </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Niagara College 2017 President's Red</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/FL0eiT78aRU" width="480"></iframe></div>Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-35728812851943837112020-12-08T16:36:00.003-05:002020-12-08T16:36:16.893-05:00Niagara College NV Balance Brut Rose (Ontario Wine Review #400)<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">This week my 400th official Ontario video review is a bubbly to celebrate: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Niagara College NV Balance Brut Rose</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/r4LyhDoQBQ8" width="480"></iframe></div>Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-70934548659995264942020-12-02T05:29:00.002-05:002020-12-02T05:29:38.614-05:00Chateau des Charmes 2017 Gamay Noir Droit (Ontario Wine Review #399)<div style="text-align: center;">This week my review is for a wine made from a uniquely Canadian grape, </div><div style="text-align: center;">the <b>Chateau des Charmes 2017 Gamay Noir Droit</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ecX6XlP8AnI" width="480"></iframe></div>Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-43510888479430242082020-11-25T06:25:00.004-05:002020-11-25T06:25:53.495-05:00Bachelder 2017 Chardonnay, Willms Vineyard Old Vines (Ontario Wine Revie...<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>This week's wine ... <br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Bachelder 2017 Chardonnay, Willms Vineyard Old Vines</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R8fQBCDWEqs" width="480"></iframe></div>Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-82012576811952141622020-11-18T06:47:00.001-05:002020-11-18T06:47:15.331-05:00Pondview Estate 2016 Bella Terra Meritage (Ontario Wine Review #397)<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bYbvXlc0mbg" width="480"></iframe> </p><p style="text-align: center;">This week my review is for </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Pondview Estate 2016 Bella Terra Meritage </b></p><p style="text-align: center;">($49.95 each - available at the winery and online)</p>Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-571181841215081432020-11-11T10:40:00.004-05:002020-11-11T10:40:18.797-05:00Adamo Estate 2016 Huebel Oaked Gamay Noir (Ontario Wine Review #396)<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vDNhue-fzG8" width="480"></iframe> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">This week my review is for the Adamo Estate 2016 Huebel Oaked Gamay Noir </div><div style="text-align: center;">($29.95 each - available at the winery and online).</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-48668366581576790172020-11-04T13:00:00.005-05:002020-11-04T13:00:48.913-05:00395 Thirty Bench 2017 Winemaker's Blend Red<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wCCq42orYAc" width="480"></iframe></div>Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-42717142336568590272020-10-28T10:21:00.006-04:002020-10-28T10:21:54.045-04:00Rosehall Run 2017 JCR Vineyard Chardonnay (Ontario Wine Review #394)<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y-QlNRg8Z14" width="480"></iframe></div>Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-44348100405335435072020-10-21T09:06:00.005-04:002020-10-21T09:06:44.842-04:00Meldville Wines 2017 Pinot Noir Barrel Select (Ontario Wine Review #393)<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BwTBk21hW3c" width="480"></iframe></div>Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-37250850711427168082013-10-23T12:00:00.002-04:002013-10-23T12:00:43.092-04:00Thirty Bench 2010 Small Lot Merlot<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="414" scrolling="no" src="http://www.viewbix.com/frame/95c470bc-701a-4196-bcbb-282e21da3f92?w=600&h=414" width="600"></iframe><br />Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-68971174596729310352013-10-23T11:55:00.000-04:002013-10-23T11:56:15.794-04:00Coyote's Run 2009 Sparkling Pinot Noir Rose<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="414" scrolling="no" src="http://www.viewbix.com/frame/d56c25dd-fa47-4253-9884-a5b6b2fa5678?w=600&h=414" width="600"></iframe><br />Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-62762997552939993772011-02-28T12:08:00.000-05:002011-03-01T12:18:47.627-05:00Lot 30 Winery 2008 Peace & Harmony<b>I'm giving you the rating and the wine - 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<div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #f1c232;">Lakeview 2009 Kerner Reserve<br />
Price: $17.95 – Rating: **** </b><br />
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Price: $ N / A at time of review – Rating: ****+ </b><br />
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</div>Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-92157325158356338692011-01-31T11:34:00.000-05:002011-01-31T11:34:45.167-05:00By Chadsey's Cairn 2009 Rubanesque - $22.00<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>I'm giving you the rating and the wine - now, head over to the podcast and check out what I have to say about it.</b></div><br />
<div style="color: #e06666; text-align: center;"><b>By Chadsey's Cairn 2009 Rubanesque - $22.00<br />
Price: $22.00 – Rating: **** </b></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #f1c232;">Lailey Vineyard 2009 Sauvignon Blanc<br />
Price: $20.00 – Rating: ****</b> </div><br />
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</div>Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075663825588959123.post-29390624106763891152010-12-17T11:31:00.000-05:002010-12-17T11:31:37.276-05:00Flat Rock Cellars 2009 Pinot Noir - $19.95<div style="text-align: justify;">I'm giving you the rating and the wine - now, head over to the podcast and check out what I have to say about it.</div><br />
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Price: $19.95 – Rating: ****</b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: purple;">Black Bear Farms 2007 Mama's Delight<br />
Price: $25.00 / 375ml – Rating: ****1/2</b><br />
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