Friday, May 26, 2023

WOW WINE - Pillitteri 2016 Exclamation Cabernet Franc (Ontario Wine)

Another in a string of great Cabernet Franc to come out of this winery

Pillitteri 2016 Exclamation Cabernet Franc

 

 

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.  (****+)

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Adamo 2017 Merlot Reserve - Edgerock Vineyard (Ontario Wine Review #414)

Back to Adamo and this time it's an amazing red, part of their Grower's Series : 
 
Adamo Estate 2017 Merlot Reserve - Edgerock Vineyard 
 
($45.00 each - available at the winery and online)
 

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Rockway 2017 Small Lot Syrah - Alter Ego (Ontario Wine Review #410)

This wine by the former winemaker was his swan song, and his "drop the mic" moment : 
 
Rockway Vineyards 2017 Small Lot Syrah - Alter Ego 
($28.00 each - available at the winery and online)
 

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Bachelder 2017 Pinot Noir, Saunders Vineyard - Two Barrels (Ontario Wine ...

A very special, very limited wine from Bachelder - of course it's a Pinot Noir : 
 
Bachelder 2017 Pinot Noir, Saunders Vineyard Two Barrels
 

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Adamo Estate 2016 Petit Verdot Edgerock Vineyard (Ontario Wine Review #408)

The Grower's Series is not grown on the property, but it is made with the same tender love and care : 
 
Adamo Estate 2016 Petit Verdot Edgerock Vineyard 
($49.00 each - available at the winery and online).
 

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Niagara College 2017 President's Red (Ontario Wine Review #407)

This wine made the College's Dean List and there is a reason for it : 
 
Niagara College 2017 President's Red