On Jan. 30, 2010 I was invited by Norm Beal, head of Peninsula Ridge, to visit the property and sample some wines from barrel, as well as from bottle. Norm is a very generous man, as you will see from the quantity of notes, and his winery produces some terrific juice.
McNally Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2009
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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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‘Rolling’ Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon 2008
(Central Ranges, Australia)
Pale straw color.
Medium intensity nose of slate/pencil lead, lemon, gunflint and white flowers, like Lily of the Valley.
Flint, white fruit (like pear), lemon and lime on the palate.
Great by itself, [...]
Nederburg Sauvignon Blanc 2008
(Paarl, South Africa)
Clear, very pale straw core.
Fresh, youthful nose of lemongrass, minerals, green apple skin and vegetation.
Dry, light body with hints of green vegetables, lemon rind, mineral and tart apple.
Perfect for the patio! Try pairing it with a seafood platter!
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The following notes are from a tasting of Loire Valley wines from Christophe Garnier Selection. The tasting was held May 11, 2009 at the Fine Wine Reserve in Toronto, and was hosted by Nuray Ali of ex-Cellars Wine Services. For ordering information, please contact Nuray at 416-822-8187 or nuray@ex-cellars.ca. If you would like to join [...]
Château de Quinçay Sauvignon Sélection Tradition 2007
(Loire Valley, France)
Clear, pale straw color.
Fresh, low intensity nose of lemon, chalk, fresh herbs and wet slate.
Flavors of green apple, wet slate, and white grapefruit on the palate.
It would pair fabulously with some seafood or a plate of oysters.
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Peninsula Ridge Sauvignon Blanc VQA 2007
(Ontario)
Pale straw color.
Fresh, youthful nose with lemon peel, wet stone, bartlett pear, and a hint of tangerine.
Lemon pith, bartlett pear, and some mineral/gravel on the palate.
Pair it with some chicken or shellfish dishes or have it as a zippy apéritif.
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Coopers Creek Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008
(New Zealand)
Very pale straw color, almost water white.
Fresh, youthful, high intensity nose with notes of jelly beans, candied citrus, grass and sour key candies.
On the palate, mandarin orange, lime rind, tangerine and lip-smacking acidity, exactly what you’re looking for with a sauvignon blanc.
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Boschendal Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2007
(South Africa)
Very pale straw color
Fresh, grassy nose with notes of asparagus, green beans and lemon.
On the palate, there’s asparagus, herbs like sage and thyme and a touch of bitter lemon.
Best with food like asparagus and goat cheese frittata.
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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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