Oh, the dill pickles. At the Rocca della Macie tasting dinner hosted by Noble Estates at Barberian’s Steak House on April 26th, I got to indulge in one of Toronto’s great pleasures: the made-in-house dill pickles. Crunchy and tangy, these things are awesome. Luckily, there was equally awesome wine to go along with our meal [...]
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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The ever-charming Phil Mirabelli of Noble Estates, and his equally charming wife Debbie, were the hosts of a Fontanafredda Barolo vertical tasting at the National Club in Toronto on Monday March 22, 2010. I was fortunate enough to be invited, and got to hear winemaker Danilo Drocco discuss his approach towards everything from vineyard [...]
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Tommasi Valpolicella 2008 Italy (screwcap)
Med. density ruby/garnet colour, solid to rim. Med. intensity nose of Swedish berries, brine, flint, and blackberries.
Dry, med. body, med. acidity, med. tannin. Balanced. Red cherry, blackberry, flint, and herbs (oregano). Med. to med. plus length.
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Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico 2006
(Italy)
Deep garnet color.
Complex nose of maraschino cherry, vanilla, saddle leather and underbrush (specifically pine needles).
Full-bodied with medium tannin. Maraschino cherry, vanilla, baked plums and leather on the palate.
Drink this premium wine now with roast game or some really robust cheeses!
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Angove’s Red Belly Black Shiraz 2007
(South Australia)
Ruby/garnet color
Notes of dark cherry, cumin, eucalyptus and white pepper on the nose.
Matching flavors on the palate without being too overly extracted. Not a fruit bomb and refreshing.
Great with some mixed grill on the barbecue.
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1) Hardys Nottage Hill Chardonnay 2007
(Australia)
Pale gold color
On the nose: pencil lead, lemon skin and baked apple.
The combo of baked apple and rich vanilla end up tasting like apple crumble on the palate!
Great with turkey for the holidays!
2) Yalumba Shiraz-Viogner 2006
(Australia)
Ruby color
Really lively and fresh on the nose with hints of cherry and red current.
On [...]
East Dell Red Cab 2006
It’s a blend of Cabernet Franc and Gamay Noir
Nice Cherry colour (color)
On the nose: Minerals, Pencil Lead, Dried Cherry, and Fresh Cherry.
Cherry comes through on the palate, as does the pencil lead.
Best served with a bit of a chill.
Value priced @ 12.95 at the LCBO
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