Strewn Winery 2008 Rogue's Lot Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon - $13.95

First day of December, what that really means is that there is one week till my birthday ... but it also means winter is right around the corner ... so to prepare it is time to look at a red wines you'll be able to enjoy when the weather gets cold.

The Tasting Notes: This wine has a kind of sour red fruit quality, think canberry and cherry with a slightly earthy note. The cranberry remains firmly on the back-palate with a good acid backbone. Price: $13.95 – Rating: ***½

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Strewn 2006 Rogue’s Lot Cabernet Franc / Cabernet Sauvignon - $13.95

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.

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Strewn 2006 Cabernet Rosé - $11.95

On this hot day everyone thinks rosé; but when most people think pink it’s either Fiberglass or White Zinfandel … one will cut your tongue, the other will sweeten it … what I’m trying to say is that Pink Wine means sweet, right? Wrong … many of the world’s best rosés are on the dryer side and with some good chillin’ make wonderful aperitifs, patio wines and fish partners. Joe Wills, winemaker for Strewn, has crafted this delicious little number that has all the nuances in the nose of sweet rosé: raspberry and strawberry; but ends with some tart-dryness and tastes like peppered raspberries. Chill it up and drink it down - it’s gonna be a hot one, and you’re gonna need some summertime coolin’ … bon appetite.

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Strewn Winery 2004 Cabernets - $14.95

This 55/45 blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon has soft red fruit on the nose and currant, blueberry and plum on the palate. Soft tannins makes this an easy sipper for every day consumption and the $14.95 price tag reinforces that opinion and makes for an easy recommendation. Throw in the fact that its available at the LCBO on the general list and you have a good wine you can buy anytime you need a delicious gift for friends, something easy to take to a party, or just something to enjoy yourself tonight.

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