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Naked Wine Show 1086 Open Riesling-Gewürztraminer 2009 VQA

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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Naked Wine Show 1083 Jackson-Triggs Sauvignon Blanc 2008 VQA

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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Naked Wine Show 1081 Jackson-Triggs Méthode Cuve Close 2007 VQA

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.
Serve [...]

Naked Wine Show 1080 East Dell Estates Pinot Grigio 2008 VQA

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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Naked Wine Show 1075 Château des Charmes Brut VQA

Pale straw colour. Fine bubbles, persistent mousse. Fresh, youthful nose of gumdrops, green apple, fresh bread, almonds, and a hint of pear.
Dry, med. body, med. to med. plus acidity. Green apple, some pear, bread, and a faint nuttiness*. Med. length.
*In my online review I mention that this comes from the [...]

Naked Wine Show 1071 Dan Aykroyd Cabernet-Merlot 2007 VQA

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Dan Aykroyd Cabernet-Merlot 2007 VQA Niagara, ON
Med. density garnet colour. Med. intensity nose of cherry jam, black pepper, cocoa powder, and some vanilla.
Dry, med. plus body, med. tannin. Cherry jam, green pepper, black pepper, and some cocoa. Med. length.

    

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Naked Wine Show 1070

Naked Wine Show 1070 Dan Aykroyd Sauvignon Blanc
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Dan Aykroyd Sauvignon Blanc 2007 VQA Niagara, ON
Pale straw core with a watery rim. Med. intensity nose of lemon rind, jellybeans, and white grapefruit.
Dry, light to med. body, med. plus acidity. Lemon zest, white grapefruit, and wet stone. Med. length.

    

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Naked Wine Show 1060 - Black Prince Winery Melon de Bourgogne 2008

Black Prince Winery Melon de Bourgogne 2008 VQA
(Prince Edward County, Ontario)
Pale straw colour.
Zippy nose of lemon rind, white grapefruit, ammonia and wet stone.
Lemon, lemon skin, and minerals on the palate.
Drink this wine as an aperatif or pair with salad or oysters; it will give you a similar
effect to squeezing lemon on each dish.

    

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Naked Wine Show 1053 - Peller Estates Chardonnay 2007

Peller Estates Family Series Chardonnay 2007 VQA
(Niagara, Ontario)
Pale straw color.
Fresh, youthful nose of pear, green apple, and slate.
Green apple, Bosc pear, a hint of almond, and slate.
Good quality for the price point.
Pairs well with chicken or risotto or on its own.

    

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Naked Wine Show 1048 - Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2004

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Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2004 VQA
(Niagara, Ontario)
Garnet/Brick color.
Low to medium intensity nose showing developed aromas of black cherry, tobacco, blackberry, and tar.
Blackberry, tobacco, and cherry pie come through on the palate too.
An elegant [...]