Huff Estates 2008 Merlot - $19.95

I'm gonna stick with the rule change for a bit:  No tasting notes for the wine - if you want to learn about it you'll have to listen to the Podcast, all I'll give you it the star rating.  Let me know your thoughts on this new format.

Huff Estates 2008 Merlot
Price: $19.95 - Rating: ***½  

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Casa-Dea Estate 2008 Cabernet Franc - $18.95

A little change in the rules today - No tasting notes for the wine - if you want to learn about it you'll have to listen to the Podcast, all I'll give you it the star rating.  Let me know your thoughts on this new format.

Rating: ***½ 

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Willow Springs 2007 Merlot - $14.00

Today we step outside the usual wine regions and trek north of Toronto to check out a wine made at Willow Springs.

The Tasting Notes:  It’s a smoky, toasty, chocolaty blackberry fruited number that’s tasty and drinks well right now – at a price worthy of a multiple purchase.  Price: $14.00 – Rating **** 

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Flat Rock Cellars 2007 Reserve Chardonnay - $35.00

Today it's something new from Flat Rock, this one celebrates the awesome 2007 vintage.

The Tasting Notes: Right now you’ll get delicate floral and buttery notes on the nose, with hints of melon, baked apple, cinnamon and vanilla on the palate – all balanced with good acidity and a long finish.  Price: $35.00 – Rating: ****

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Hernder Estates 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon - $14.95

The time is right for something easy drinking ... and what could be more easy drinking than this Cab from Hernder.

The Tasting Notes: This one’s easy drinking, with light fruit flavours; mainly raspberry and strawberry notes.  There’s some wood tannins and nic espice that also follows through on the palate.  This one is for drink now enjoyment.  Price: $14.95 – Rating: ***½

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Stratus 2007 WildAss Red - $19.95

Today in the podcast I get to say the word "ass" over and over again ...

The Tasting Notes: This wine is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Gamay aged 2 years in French oak – it’s full of ripe red fruit like cherries with cranberry back up for tartness and acidity; there’s also cinnamon, spice and nice tannins.  Price: $19.95 – Rating: ****

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