Essex Wine Review

CEV Signature Series-Limited Edition Wines

Colour: Ruby
Bouquet: Dark cherry, cedar spice and strawberry pie
Taste: Dark cherry, cranberry and pomegranate finish
Serve at: 16º – 18º C

Appellation: VQA Lake Erie North Shore

Winemakers Notes:
Blend: Gamay Noir 100%
Brix at Harvest: 22.2
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks (10 to 14 days on the skins)
Aging: 12 months in European Oak
Residual Sugar: 4.9 g/l
Alcohol Content: 12.1 %
Production: 1100 cases
Winemaker: Tim Reilly

Food Match: Turkey, Pork

Price: 750 mL – $15.75

Rate and review Colio CEV Gamay Noir 2008.

Winemaker’s Notes:
The unoaked Chardonnay is full-bodied and dry combining red apple, rose water and honey notes with a soft finish.

Food Pairings:
Sure to be a great match with pasta in a cream sauce, grilled salmon or crusty bread and cheese.

NON VQA
12.6% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14.95

Rate and review Aleksander Estate Chardonnay 2009.

Winemaker’s Notes:
Boasting of dark berries, mint, tobacco and black pepper, followed with ripe fruit flavour makes this Cabernet Sauvignon shine.

Food Pairings:
Pairs best with steak, lamb and full flavoured foods.

NON VQA
12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $19.95

Rate and review Aleksander Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008.

Winemaker’s Notes:
Fruit Wine – Montmorency Cherry

Just made for the patio and a hot summer day! Great for spritzers.

A light fruit wine with surprisingly intense cherry flavour. Three Belles is perfect for sipping under a shady tree after a day in the garden. Try this with some crushed ice and sparkling water for a refreshing spritzer. Excellent served chilled as a light dessert wine.

Pleasant Pairings. Fine on its own but if you want something to nibble, try Three Belles served with a very light, simple appetizer – a shrimp ring or melon platter. Tasty with poultry and pork recipes too.

11% alc./vol.
Price: 750 mL $12

Rate and review Smith & Wilson Three Belles 2005.

Winemaker’s Notes:
Fruit Wine – Raspberry / Apple

This light and refreshing wine is the ultimate patio sipper, served well chilled on a hot summer day. Razzleberry is a blend of 2 wines – locally grown apples and raspberries grown right here on the farm.

Pleasant Pairings. This gem is wonderful as a summer sipping wine on its own, or over ice. Razzleberry pairs well with a not-too-sweet chocolate dessert. A plate of mild cheeses would also pair nicely with Razzleberry.

10.9% alc./vol.
Price: 750 mL $13

Rate and review Smith & Wilson Razzleberry 2009

Winemaker’s Notes:
Light and frothy with flavours of green apple and pear.Ideal as an apertif or with a delicate fish such as sole.

Charmat Method
Pinot Blanc Brut
Sparkling Wine

ALCOHOL: 12%
VQA Ontario

Price: 750 mL $15.75

Rate and review Pelee Island Secco 2009