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 [...]
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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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 [...]
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Henry of Pelham “Sibling Rivalry” 2008 White
(Niagara, Ontario)
Clear, watery pale straw colour.
Blend of Riesling, Chardonnay, and Gewürztraminer.
Clean, medium intensity nose of coconut oil, pineapple, candied citrus, and some green apple.
On the palate, pineapple, green apple [...]
Henry of Pelham’s 2007 Riesling Icewine
(Niagara, Ontario)
Pale, gold color
Nose of pear, peach and honey.
On the palate there’s a luscious mouthfeel with pears, baked peach and honey all come through with a cleansing acidity for less than $50.
Chateau des Charmes Aligote 2007
(Niagara, Ontario)
Has a nose of cut grass and grapefruit
Crisp, refreshing palate confirming a grassy note and grapefruit pith.
Sub-$15 wine would pair well with a baked chicken, oysters or a cheese plate.
Henry of Pelham Cuvee Catherine Rose
(Niagara, Ontario)
Orangey-pinky color
Nose of strawberries and pencil lead and refreshing strawberry flavor on the palate.
Great sub-$30 sparkling value!
Trius Brut
(Niagara, Ontario)
Made in the classic champagne method. 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir.
On the nose, crackers, yeast, bread, and a bit of lemon.
Palate: Zippy acidity, refreshing, cleansing on the palate. With Salmon, or a plate of oysters this would be gorgeous. Don’t wait for New Years, Tuesday is good enough!
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Chateau des Charmes 2006 Sauvignon Blanc
(Niagara, Ontario)
Light straw color
Super, super fresh on the nose with grapefruit, lemon pith and a grassy note.
Crisp mouthfeel with hints of green apple, grapefruit and, again, lemon pith.
Great with goat cheese, brie and exceptionally fabulous with oysters!
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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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