Pelee Island Monarch Red 2007 Review
Tue 3, Feb. 09
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Winemaker’s Notes:
Pelee Island Monarch Red is a fun and lively red wine with ripe and jammy fruit flavours. A welcoming aroma of cherry and violets give way to a balanced finish with robust tannins. This wine is great accompaniment to grilled red meats and full flavoured cheeses.
Grape Composition:
Baco Noir 34%
Marchel Foch 33%
Zweigelt 33%
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: 6.5 g/L
Sugar Code: (1)
Price: 750 mL $9.75
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I picked up this wine while on a recent visit to Pelee Island Winery. It’s a new release. I hope I am not becoming a wine snob but when I saw the wine was priced under $10 I wasn’t expecting too much.
Was I ever wrong. This one caught me by surprise. The blending of the three grapes Baco Noir 34%, Marchel Foch 33%, and Zweigelt 33% in almost equal amounts was perfect.
The wine is full of red cherry flavours following my a mild oaky taste. It’s just right and ready to drink right now.
Don’t let the cheap price fool you. It’s a good one.
I am with you on this one. Two thumbs up.
Had it with pasta and again with a roast chicken dinner. It is by far the best Pelee Island wine that I have had!!
I tried this wine about three years ago out of curiosity. For less than ten dollars, I was expecting a mediocre wine with a fancy label. Boy, was I surprised when I found this wine to be what is now my favorite red at any price. Monarch red has a slightly smoky aroma with a medium bouquet. The wine is light yet complex with a juicy, fruity flavor that lacks the harsh “bite” of heavier reds like Cabernet Sauvignon. The finish is smooth and pleasant.
I have tried three vintages thus far and the consistency is excellent. I buy it buy the case now. Friends who have tried it are always thoroughly impressed, even those who are red wine averse. Truly a great wine and an absolute STEAL at the price, provided you can find it outside of Ontario.
Well I guess I don’t have to spend the wekened figuring this one out!