Essex Wine Review

Colchester Ridge Estate Winery (CREW)

Winemaker’s Notes:
In your hand is a premium quality wine. CREW is located in the southernmost part of Canada where sun and terroir yield superior grapes. Meticulous attention to detail then produces this exceptional wine. Enjoy creating special memories with CREW.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
13.7 alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL - $14.80

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Tasting Notes
Colour: Ruby
Bouquet: Cherry, cocoa and green pepper
Taste: Tart, dark fruit, pepper and tannin in the finish
Serve at: 15º - 18º C

Winemakers Notes:
This Shiraz/Cabernet shows our winemaking team’s ability to stay true to varietals and create fruit-forward, food-friendly wines.

Appellation: VQA - Ontario
Blend: Shiraz 56%, Cabernet 44%
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks (7-10 days on the skins)
Aging: 8 months in oak
Winemaker: Tim Reilly

Food Match:
Vegetarian, Veal, Pork, Pasta-tomato based, Mexican, Lamb, Game, Cheeses-strong, Beef-roasted, Beef-grilled

VQA Ontario
12.5 alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL - $10.95

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Colchester Ridge Estate Winery (CREW)

Winemaker’s Notes:
In your hand is a premium quality wine. CREW is located in the southernmost part of Canada where sun and terroir yield superior grapes. Meticulous attention to detail then produces this exceptional wine. Enjoy creating special memories with CREW.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
13.3 alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL - $14.80

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Tasting Notes
Colour: Light straw
Bouquet: Sweet Tropical fruit and fresh cut hay
Taste: Zesty citrus and lemongrass, soft mineral finish
Serve at: 8º - 10º C

Winemakers Notes:
A short warm spring in the Lake Erie North Shore was followed by a hot, relatively dry summer wich allowed for earlier maturation of white grape varieties.

Pronounced tropical fruit bouquet is followed by typical varietal citrus notes in the mouthfeel with exteneded fresh cut grass finish.

Appellation: VQA - Lake Erie North Shore
Blend: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Harvest Date: Sept 29, 2006
Brix at Harvest: 20.5
Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks
Aging: Stainless steel tanks
Alcohol Content: 12.2 %
Production: 1100 cases
Winemaker: Tim Reilly
Vintage: 2006

Food Match: Pasta-cream based, Chicken, Fish - Light Flavoured

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