Essex Wine Review

Winemaker’s Notes:
An excellent Patio wine or summer sipper. This finely balanced wine has an off-dry appeal. Charateristics include citrus notes on the nose with a crisp, clean finish.

Pairs well with spicy Indian dishes or Thai dishes. Serve slightly chilled.

Hand-harvested on October 16th, 2008
Total production: 185 cases.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
11.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

Rate and review Muscedere Vineyards Riesling 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
None yet.

VQA Ontario
12% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $15.95

Rate and review Sanson Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Winemaker’s Notes:
Barrel ageing in French Oak for 18 months has softened this Cabernet’s tannins to form a complex and enjoyable wine a clean, dry finish. Expect aromas of cherry, black raspberry and currant.

Serve with peppercorn steak or rich decadent chocolate.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
12.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $16.95

Rate and review Sprucewood Shores Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Winemaker’s Notes:
None yet.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore

12.3% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $12

Rate and review Smith & Wilson Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
None yet.

Awards:
BRONZE - 2009 Ontario Wine Awards (Blended White Award)
BRONZE - 2009 “All Canadian Wine Championship”

VQA Ontario

11.4% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $12

Rate and review Smith & Wilson Vidal 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
Aged 12 months in French oak, this red wine displays a radiant crimson colour with full-bodied mouth feel. The fruit driven intensity on the palette gives way to a smooth well balanced finish.

A wonderful partner with strong cheeses, grilled meats or game.

Awards:
2009 “All Canadian Wine Championship” Bronze medal

Hand-harvested on September 24th, 2007
Total production: 330 cases.

VQA Ontario
Unfiltered
13.3.% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $18

Rate and review Muscedere Vineyards Baco Noir Reserve 2007

Winemaker’s Notes:
Our 2008 Rosé was made by siphoning off juice from the Cabernet Franc must after twelve hours of skin contact and prior to fermentations. The twelve hours of skin contact slightly taints the juice which gives it a pink colour.

Enjoy this wine in the summer sun as a cocktail or with light appetizers and salad.

Hand-harvested on September 18th, 2008
Total production: 110 cases.

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

Price: 750 mL $14

Rate and review Muscedere Vineyards Rosé 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
Upfront buttery and honey flavours give way to hints of peach and grapefruit, finishing with a fresh citrus zest. Ideally paired with foods enchanced by an acidic influence. Seafoods and shell fish.

12.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14.95

Rate and review Sprucewood Shores Pinot Gris 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
Cabernet Sauvignon / Petit Verdot is medium bodied and dense with firm tannins and a wild cherry bouquet.

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Petit Verdot 36%, Shiraz 9%
Alcohol: 13% alc./vol.
Residual Sugar: 3.3 g/L
Brix: 20.9
Sugar Code: (0)

VQA Ontario

Awards: Silver at 2009 Ontario Wine Awards.

Price: 750 ML $19.95

Rate and review Pelee Island Cabernet Sauvignon / Petit Verdot 2007

Winemaker’s Notes:
The medium Dry Riesling is crisp and refreshing featuring the soft aromas of lemons and grapefruit. Fresh citrus flavours refresh the palate making this a great match for fish, seafoods, grilled chicken and vinaigrette salads.

VQA Lake Erie north Shore
12.6% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

Rate and review Aleksander Estate Riesling 2008