Essex Wine Review

Winemaker’s Notes:
A raspberry, cherry and vidal wine sparkler – FUN FUN FUN.

White wine & Fruit wine – NON VQA

11.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $18

Rate and Review Smith & Wilson Pink Cadillac 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
A fresh and enticing wine with peach, melon and vanilla flavours, good acid and a lovely refreshing feel in the mouth that lingers on the finish.

ALCOHOL: 13%
VQA Ontario

Price: 750 mL $10.75

You can rate and review Pelee Island Non-Oaked Chardonnay 2009.

Winemaker’s Notes:
This Burgundy grape is one of the oldest varieties cultivated by man. On Pelee Island it thrives in a microclimate that enjoys the longest growing season with the greatest amount of heat units in Canada.

A medium red wine with a leather/ tobacco aroma and a distinctive tannic finish.

This wine is best served at room temperature with grilled or roasted red meat, game, ham, roast pork or grilled Atlantic salmon.

GRAPES: 85% Pinot Noir, 15% Zweigelt
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
VQA Ontario

Price: 750 mL $12.75

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Winemaker’s Notes:
We lovingly dedicate this wine to the memory of our precious daughter Brittany Alyssa Mastronardi. BriAnjë translates to “Angel Brittany”. Brittany touched so many lives in her short 11 years. She taught us to celebrate life, love and family.

A portion of all sales of BriAnjë will be donated to the Batten disease in memory of Brittany. It has been our honour to share her beauitful spirit with you! Celebrate life and toast to BriAnjë!!

This Riesling will surprise you with its floral aromas that evolve into flavours of pineapple and honeysuckle. It lends itself to grilled chicken, soft cheeses, and spicy foods.

VQA lake Erie North Shore
12.3% alc./vol.
Sugar Code: 2

Price: 750 mL $15

Rate and review Mastronardi BriAnjë Riesling 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
(Generic – same as Mastronardi Casa Nostra Vidal 2007)
This cool climate star exhibits spectacular fruit aromas of grapefruit and ripe field strawberries. Zesty flavours fill the middle palate, softening perfectly towards the finish. Match with spicy dishes, grilled shrimp and fresh green salads.

VQA Ontario
12.2% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $8

Rate and review Mastronardi Casa Nostra Vidal 2008.

Winemaker’s Notes:
This full bodied Meritage is a blend of 64% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Cabernet Franc. Each variety was aged over twelve months in French oak barrels before being blended.

This Meritage is full of flavours including: cherries, plums, and dark chocolate. An excellent pairing for steak, braised lamb shanks or roast beef.

Hand-harvested: between October 6th and October 22nd, 2008
Total production: 85 cases

VQA Lake Erie North shore

12.9% alc./vol.
unfiltered

Price: 750 mL $30

Rate and review Muscedere Vineyards Meritage 2008.

Winemaker’s Notes:
This full-bodied Syrah was made from grapes that were hand-harvested exclusively from our vineyards. Aged twelve months in French oak this wine is a hearty red wine with a smooth texture and smooth tannins. This wine exhibits characteristics of dark berries and raisons. Enjoy with barbecued ribs, rack of lamb or steak.

Hand-harvested: October 18, 2008
Total production: 40 cases

VQA Lake Erie North Shore

13% alc./vol.
unfiltered

Price: 750 mL $40

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Colchester Ridge Estate Winery (CREW)

Winemaker’s Notes:
Our racy white chardonnay begins with an enticing nose of ripe green apple and orange blossom. Dry and crisp, this white wine follows through with a substantial hint of apple and pear, laced with lime. The firm minerality comprises a startlingly refreshing finish.

VQA Ontario
13.2 alc./vol.
100 cases produced

Price: 750 mL – $13.00

Rate and review CREW Chardonnay 2009