Jackson-Triggs Meritage 2006 VQA Niagara, ON
Med. density garnet colour, starting to fade at rim. Med. intensity nose of smoke, black currant jam, nutmeg, earth, and plums.
Dry, med. body, med. acidity, med. tannin. Black currant jam, smoke, herbs, and plums. Elegant. Drink now with grilled sausages or pot roast.
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Open Cab2-Merlot 2008 VQA Niagara, ON
Low density ruby/garnet colour. Low intensity nose of red currant, earth, and cocoa powder.
Dry, light body, med. acidity, med. tannin. Red currant, leather and earth. Short length. Drink now. Serve with pasta, grilled salmon, and mild cheeses.
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Thierry & Guy Fat Bastard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Pays d’Oc, France
Med. density ruby colour. Low intensity nose of black currant, red pepper, and black pepper.
Dry, med. body, med. acidity, med. tannin. Blackberry, herbs, and red pepper. Short length. Drink now with pasta or pizza.
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Open Riesling-Gewürztraminer 2009 VQA Niagara, ON
Pale straw colour. Med. intensity nose of lychee, tangerine, rosewater, and overripe pear. Dry to off-dry, light body, med. acidity. Lychee, rosewater, tangerine and pear. Short length. Drink now, and over the next year. Serve with Asian or Indian cuisine, Hawaiian pizza, or fruit-based salads.
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Gato Negro Merlot 20098 Central Valley, Chile
Low to med. density ruby colour. Low intensity nose of raspberry, some leather, and some oregano. Dry, light body, med. acidity. Tart raspberry and some leather on the palate. Short length. Drink now. Good for pizza
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Bright, pale straw colour. Low to med. intensity nose of jellybeans, ripe pear, red apple, and a hint of gunflint.
Dry, med. body, med. plus to high acidity. Lemon, tangerine, green apple, and mineral. Med. to med. plus length. Balanced. Drink now. Serve with seafood or fish.
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Gato Negro Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Central Valley, Chile
Bright, very pale straw colour, almost water clear. Med. intensity nose of fresh-cut grass, lemon rind, tarragon, and slate.
Dry, light body, med. plus acidity. Lemon juice, lime pickle, slate, and herbs. Med. length. Serve well chilled for cocktail hour, or with a seafood platter. [...]
Jackson-Triggs Méthode Cuve Close 2007 VQA Niagara, ON
Bright, pale straw colour with watery rim. Lots of small to medium-sized bubbles.
Low intensity nose of green apple, candied citrus peel, wet stone, and white pear.
Dry, light body, med. acidity, persistent mousse. Pear, lemon-lime, and apple skin flavours. Some bitterness on the finish. Med. length.
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East Dell Estates Pinot Grigio 2008 VQA Niagara, ON
Pale straw core with watery rim. Low intensity nose of white peach, nectarine, and powdered fruit candies.
Dry, light body, med. to med. plus acidity. Nectarine, lemon, some unripe peach, and grapefruit pith. Med. length.
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Goats do Roam 2007 South Africa (screwcap)
Med. density ruby/garnet colour. Med. intensity nose of dark cherry, black plum, brine, and wet stone.
Dry, med. plus body, low to med. acidity, med. tannin. Dark cherry, bacon, plums, and black olives. Med. plus length. Balanced
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