Essex Wine Review

Colio Estate - VQA Varietals and Premium Blends

Winemaker’s Notes:
Colour: Deep garnet, Bouquet: Dark, ripe, wild berries, tobacco
Taste: Blackberry, blueberry, pepper and cocoa

Serve at: 10º - 12º C
Food Match: Mexican, Lamb, Cheeses-strong, Beef-roasted

VQA Ontario

Blend: Baco Noir 100%
Brix at Harvest: 19.2
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks
Aging: Stainless steel tanks
Residual Sugar: 2 g/l
Alcohol Content: 12.4 %
Production: 2222 cases
Winemaker: Tim Reilly

Price: 750 mL - $9.35

Rate and review Colio Baco Noir 2008.

Wine for people who enjoy a robust, rustic wine. The feeling of a cottage in the woods and a campfire.

Winemaker’s Notes:
The grapes were harvested in September when they had reached 19.6 degrees brix. They were then fermented for eight days in a temperature controlled stainless steel tank.

Due to this wine’s full body, it is ideally suited with game meats, roast beef or steak. Some specific dishes that we would recommend with this wine would be pastas with tomato meat sauces, pizzas and backyard barbecues.

GRAPES: 100% Baco Noir
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 4.9 g/L
Sugar Code: (0)

VQA Ontario

Price: 750 mL $10.95

Rate and review Pelee Island Baco Noir 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
Bold, dry Cabernet Franc / Merlot blend. Medium bodied ripe red and blue fruits, oak aged.

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

Price: 750 mL $14

Rate and review Smith & Wilson Double Barrel 2007

Winemaker’s Notes:
Delicate citrus, peach, and floral notes define the Late Autumn Riesling. a sweet wine with a crisp acidity, apple and honey flavours.enjoy this wine with Fois Gras, spicy dishes, soft cheeses, and fruit pastries

12.7% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $12.95

Rate and review Aleksander Late Autumn Riesling 2008.

Winemaker’s Notes:
This rich dark full-bodied wine was made from the oldest vines on the property. Planted in 1984. Fermented on its own skins for seven days, barrel aged for 18 months, this wine is drinking now but will improve with age. Cellar potential, up to three to five years.

Vintner: Sal D’Angelo

12.0% alc./vol.
VQA Ontario

Price: 750 mL $12

Rate and review D’Angelo Old Vines Foch 2006.

Winemaker’s Notes:
Planted in 1999, Baco Noir is an intense wine with a slightly higher acidity and goes well with spicy foods. Aged in older oak barrels this wine is ready to drink now but will improve with several years of bottle aging

Vintner: Sal D’Angelo

12.6% alc./vol.
VQA Ontario

Price: 750 mL $15

Rate and review D’Angelo Baco Noir Reserve 2007.

Winemaker’s Notes:
Dry, Merlot / Cab Franc blend. Light, spicy red with cherry notes

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

Price: 750 mL $14

Rate and review Smith & Wilson Raleigh Vines 2007.

Winemaker’s Notes:
As with all 2007 reds, this medium body Merlot shines. It demonstrates aromas of sweet vanilla and fresh black cherries. Bright cherry flavours continue on the palate with a very pleasant clean finish. A great partner with roasted lamb with just a hint of fresh rosemary.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
13.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $18

Rate and review Mastronardi Merlot 2007.

Winemaker’s Notes:
The 2008 Merlot features intense dark berry and plum aromas dancing in a field of spice. This wine is dry and full-bodied with a soft finish. A perfect partner for steak, hard salami and burgers.

VQA Ontario
12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $19.95

Rate and review Aleksander Estate Merlot 2008.