Essex Wine Review

Winemaker and Pam’s Notes:
The 2008 Pinot Grigio has bright acidity and an opulent mouth feel of pear, green apple and honey dew melon. An essence of honey continues through to the crisp clean finish. Pairs well with seafood, light pastas and creamy cheeses.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
12.4% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $12

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Winemaker’s Notes:
This spectacular 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of sweet smoky raspberries and dark chocolate truffles. Flavours of black currents and roasted vanilla coffee bean dance along the palate. The well structured tannins will ensure graceful aging. Pair with roasted leg of lamb, prime rib and sharp cheeses.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
13.3% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $18

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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

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Winemaker’s Notes:
Serenade your palate! A passionate duet of fine wine and the melodic harmonies of Pavlo’s Mediterranean music. Mastronardi’s finest hand selected grapes create this exquisite Meritage with aromatic anise, velvety dark chocolate and hints of black current. Match with lamb or full flavoured entrées

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
13% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $30

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Winemaker’s Notes:
Hints of caraway seeds and anise fill the bouquet of this herbaceous Cabernet Franc. Flavours of damson plum and sweet cherry fill the middle palate, along with a smooth lingering finish. A must with prime rib.

VQA Ontario
13.1% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $12.75

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Winemaker’s Notes:
Our richly robed Baco Noir displays rustic aromas of plums and blackberries. The palate is jam, jammy! Serve with red meats, red sauces and grilled entrées.

VQA Ontario
12% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $10

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Winemaker’s Notes:
This syrah has a bright bouquet of sweet tobacco with hints of green pepper. Rich flvours of ripe berries, graced with well structured tannins, are so delightful on the palate. A great match with rie cheeses, grilled earthy vegetables anf grilled chiken or pork.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
13.3% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $15

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Winemaker’s Notes:
Full-bodied red, barrel-aged for 18 months. This rich and velvety wine has hints of raspberry and black currants. Match with prime rib, duck, and wild game.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
13% alc./vol.

Gold Medal Winner: All Canadian Wine Championship

Price: 750 mL $60 (May 2009)

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Winemakers 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!!

VQA Lake Erie North Shore

Sugar Code: 2
12.4% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $15

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Winemaker’s Notes:
This wine has a pronounced fruity bouquet and becomes rounder and finer with aging. The nose has expressions of black cherries with a surprise black pepper finish. High complexity, well balanced, ripe and soft tannins. This Zweigelt is great by itself or enjoy with beef and barbecues.
Sugar Code: 0

12.8% alc. /vol.

Price: 750 mL $10

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