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Essex Wine Review, Wine of the Month, March 2010
Wine of the Month - March 2010
Aleksander Estate Chardonnay 2008

I can't help but think about how busy it must be at local wineries in the month of March as I enjoy this Chardonnay. Prunning is well underway as the wineries wonder what will be in store for the 2010 vintage.

Aleksander Estate Winery has been producing a lovely Chardonnay and this 2008 is no exception. I tasted this wine last May shortly afer it was bottled. It was quite good then and seems to be really improving as it sits in the bottle. Wonderful citrus notes greet the palate. There is a nice balance of acidity and sugar making this a nice quaffer.

Aleksander's 2007 Chardonnay sold out without much notice. If you haven't tried this one yet, get it before it's gone.

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1 Reviews
0 Reviews 5 overall score

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

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Smith & Wilson Raleigh Vines 2007 Review

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1 Reviews
0 Reviews 5 overall score

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

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Smith & Wilson Cherieau 2008 Review

Sat 28, Nov. 09
1 Reviews
0 Reviews 5 overall score

Winemaker’s Notes:
Gewurztraminer, off dry intense flavors of white peach and nutmeg

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
Estate Bottled

12.5% alc./vol.
Price: 750 mL $13

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Smith & Wilson Rondeau Red 2008 Review

Tue 17, Nov. 09
1 Reviews
0 Reviews 5 overall score

Winemaker’s Notes:
Unoaked and fruit forward. A blend of medium bodied reds (Gamay and Merlot)

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

Price: 750 mL $13

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Smith & Wilson Riesling 2008 Review

Sun 8, Nov. 09
1 Reviews
0 Reviews 5 overall score

Winemaker’s Notes:
Medium but sweet with a nice clean finish.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
Estate Bottled

Bronze award winner!

11.2% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $13

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Smith & Wilson C-K Chardonnay 2008 Review

Sun 1, Nov. 09
1 Reviews
0 Reviews 5 overall score

Winemaker’s Notes:
Dry, fruit forward, totally unoaked, fresh citrus

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
Estate Bottled

C-K “Chatham-Kent”
A vintage for Chatham Kent.

12.2% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $11

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Smith & Wilson Night Shade 2008 Review

Thu 17, Sep. 09
0 Reviews
0 Reviews 0 overall score

Winemaker’s Notes:
Black currant / vidal blend (The hit of the summer)

11% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $13

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    Smith & Wilson Ridge Rock Rosé 2008 Review

    Thu 3, Sep. 09
    1 Reviews
    0 Reviews     4.8 overall score

    Winemaker’s Notes:
    VQA - A true rosé. Chambourcin, barely sweet. Terrific with food or on it’s own.

    VQA Ontario

    11.8% alc./vol.

    Price: 750 mL $12

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    Smith & Wilson End Of The Line 2008 Review

    Fri 31, Jul. 09
    1 Reviews
    0 Reviews     5 overall score

    Winemaker’s Notes:
    Our first white blend. Viognier, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris & Pinot Noir (vinted off the skins)

    VQA Ontario
    12% alc./vol.

    Price: 750 mL $13

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    Smith & Wilson Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Review

    Wed 24, Jun. 09
    1 Reviews
    0 Reviews     5 overall score

    Winemaker’s Notes:
    Grassy and subtle. A great summer white

    VQA Lake Erie North Shore

    12.3% alc./vol.

    Price: 750 mL $13

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