Essex Wine Review

Winemaker’s Notes:
Our first white blend. Viognier, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris & Pinot Noir (vinted off the skins)

VQA Ontario
12% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $13

Rate and review Smith & Wilson End Of The Line 2008.

Colchester Ridge Estate Winery (CREW)

Please Note:
This wine has been SOLD OUT for quite some time now. (Since the release of CREW’s 2006 Cabernet Franc)

On a recent visit to the winery 4 cases were of this wine were on the shelf for sale. I was told that approximately 30 cases of this wine were held back to be entered into a foreign wine competition. The competition was cancelled and the wine released back into inventory. (July 2009)

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
12.9 alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL - $14.95

Rate and review CREW Cabernet Franc 2005.

Winemaker’s Notes:
The Redbud Tree, pictured on the front label, is Ontario’s rarest tree. In fact, Pelee Island is the only verified location in Ontario where this tree occurs naturally.

As unique as the Redbud Tree is to Pelee Island so is our Riesling. It is an ideal balance of cool-climate acidity with a fragrant orchard fresh aroma and a delicate peach bouquet.

Food Recommendations:
A perfect complement to appetizers, seafood, cheeses and light meats.

Grape Composition: 100% Riesling
Alcohol: 12.5 %
Residual Sugar: 36.1 g/L
Sugar Code: (4)

VQA Pelee Island

Price: 750 ML $13.95

Rate and review Pelee Island Late Harvest Riesling 2008.

Winemaker’s Notes:
Sprucewood Shores has produced a crisp Riesling, full of delicious green apple flavours. This semi-sweet wine fills your mouth with suppleness while finishes with a lingering fruit finish.

Pairs well with spicy foods, pork, and chicken.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
12.5% alc./vol.
Sugar Code: 1

Price: 750 mL $12.95

Rate and review Sprucewood Shores Riesling 2008.

Winemaker’s Notes:
This Pinot is considered a light-bodied wine, but be prepared for a big burst of flavour. Explore the many facets of this versatile wine as you go from toasty mint, cherry, strawberry, and oak, to a soft lingering sensation on your palate.

Serve with cheese and crackers or grilled summer vegetables and chicken.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
12.7% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14.95

Rate and review Sprucewood Shores Pinot Noir 2007

Winemaker’s Notes:

Pelee Girls Stepped up to the Plate series.

10% of the sales proceeds from this wine will be donated to the Ontario Association of Food Banks to help your neighbours facing hunger.

Every month, over 320,000 Ontarians are served by food banks, and forty percent are children. Buy local, Share local is a campaign in support of our neighbours, our local producers, our environment and our economy.

Alcohol: 12.5%
VQA Pelee Island

Price: 750 ML $12.75

Rate and review Pelee Island Chardonnay 2008 (Stepped up to the Plate)

Winemaker’s Notes:

Pelee Girls Stepped up to the Plate series.

10% of the sales proceeds from this wine will be donated to the Ontario Association of Food Banks to help your neighbours facing hunger.

Every month, over 320,000 Ontarians are served by food banks, and forty percent are children. Buy local, Share local is a campaign in support of our neighbours, our local producers, our environment and our economy.

Alcohol: 13%
VQA Ontario

Price: 750 ML $14.75

Rate and review Pelee Island Cabernet Merlot 2008 (Pelee Girls Stepped up to the Plate)

Winemaker’s Notes:
Our fourth Cabernet Franc release. This medium-bodied wine exhibits an aromatic nose of dark fruits. Twelve months of aging in French oak barrels has harmonized fruit, acidity, and tannins into a well-rounded taste with added depth and complexity.

Pairs well with pasta, veal and grilled vegetables.

Hand-harvested on October 6th, 2007
Total production: 110 cases.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
unfiltered
12.6% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $16

Rate and review Muscedere Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2007.

Winemaker’s Notes:
A great vintage year is the best reason to sip fine wine. 2007 was hot, dry and long with endless summer days providing the ideal conditions for rich concentrated wines.

With its beautiful garnet colour, the Cabernet Franc opens with the juicy flavours of red berries and cherries. Berry flavours linger in the finish. Best served with slow roasted back ribs, grilled veal and lamb chops.

Estate Bottled.
VQA Lake Erie north Shore
12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

Rate and review Aleksander Estate Cabernet Franc 2007

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