Essex Wine Review

Winemaker’s Notes:
Hand-harvested from our oldest vines planted in 2002. This wine was fermented in French oak barrels. Following fermentation it was aged in French oak barrels for twelve months. An excellent pairing for your holiday turkey dinner, seafood dishes and pork tenderloin.

Hand-harvested: August 31, 2010.
Total Production: 45 cases

NON VQA
13.2% alc./vol.

Price: $25

Rate and review Muscedere Vineyards Pinot Noir 2010

Winemaker’s Notes:
None available

VQA Ontario
12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14.95

Rate and review Aleksander Estate Chardonnay 2011

Winemaker’s Notes:
Our richly robed Baco Noir displays rustic aromas of plums & blackberries. The palate is jam, jam, jammy.
Serve with red meat, red sauces and grilled entrees.

VQA Ontario
12.6% alc./vol.

Price: $11 (plus tax)

Rate and review Mastronardi Casa Nostra Baco Noir 2012

1812 Salute Viognier
During the War of 1812, the Chatham-Kent area was the scene of many hard fought battles. The forces of the British Empire and the Indian Confederation allies fought together to try and stop the advancement of the United States Army. The print “Battle of the Thames” by Edward William Clay, 1799-1857, is featured on the front label.

This special commemorative wine “1812 Salute” pays tribute to those on both sides, who fought so valiantly for their causes and recognizes their brave contribution as part of our local history.

Winemaker’s Notes:
Orchard meets garden in a glass! Tantalizing aromas of peaches and gardenias are balanced with a lush mouth feel and crisp finish.

Pleasant Pairings: Viognier offers intriguing food matches. Spicy Asian fare, grilled seafood and Emmentaler, Colby or Edam cheeses are all happy matches.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14.30

Rate and review Smith & Wilson 1812 Salute (Viognier 2010)

Winemaker’s Notes:
None available

VQA Ontario
12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14.00

Rate and review Aleksander Estate Chambourcin 2011

Winemaker’s Notes:
This wine offers a crisp, acidic taste with a refreshing tangy flavour.

It is best served with fresh spinach salad and fish, or slightly salted foods for a refreshing meal.

Serve well chilled!

NON VQA
10.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

Rate and review Early Acres Roadside View Auxerrois 2012

Winemaker’s Notes:
Made from an intriguing variety gaining popularity in our region, this Auxerrois has a fruity aroma, soft, mellow acidity and good body. It is delicious on its own and pairs well with salad, seafood, poultry and slightly spicy dishes. Served chilled.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
12% alc./vol.

Price: $17.95

Rate and review Oxley Estate Auxerrois 2012

Winemaker’s Notes:
This crowd-pleasing white has a bouquet of exotic lychee-nut and citrus, rose petal and honeysuckle with flavours of lychee, peach, mango and spice. This wine is an excellent match with fresh fruit and cheeses and especially with recipes that include capsaicin, spices, oriental five spice, or curry.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
11.9% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL – $15.00

Rate and review CREW Gewürztraminer 2011

Winemaker’s Notes:
None available

VQA Ontario
12.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $13.80

Rate and review Aleksander Estate Gewürztraminer 2011

Winemaker’s Notes:
This wine presents flavours of pear with a light touch of honey. It is well balanced on the palate with subtle flavours

Enjoy with chicken, summer vegetables and fish. Serve chilled.

NON VQA
13.3% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $13

Rate and review Early Acres Gewürztraminer 2012