Essex Wine Review http://www.essexwinereview.com Reviewing 419 Wines From Essex Pelee Island Coast Wineries Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:57:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 CREW Merlot 2008 http://www.essexwinereview.com/2012/04/crew-merlot-2008/ http://www.essexwinereview.com/2012/04/crew-merlot-2008/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:52:08 +0000 Gary Killops http://www.essexwinereview.com/?p=1965 Colchester Ridge Estate Winery (CREW)

Winemaker’s Notes:
Set sail with this 2008 Merlot, barrel aged 18 months. Aromas of ripe plum and spicy vanilla flirt with floral notes. This medium bodied wine delivers juicy plum and dark berry on the palate with hints of milk chocolate and vanilla. Subtle tannins make this an easy red to drink now. Enjoy on its own or with your favourite grilled foods.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
13.7% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL – $15.00

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Winemaker’s Notes:
This easy drinking wine shows off the fruit flavours typical of our cabernet blend; black cureent and fig and herbaceous subletties to the nose. Dark fruits, mineral and structured tannins give this wine a pleasing mouthfeel.

VQA Ontario
13% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL – $11.00

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]]> http://www.essexwinereview.com/2012/04/crew-cabernet-2009/feed/ 0 Mastronardi Casa Nostra Vidal 2010 http://www.essexwinereview.com/2012/04/mastronardi-casa-nostra-vidal-2010/ http://www.essexwinereview.com/2012/04/mastronardi-casa-nostra-vidal-2010/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:25:54 +0000 Gary Killops http://www.essexwinereview.com/?p=1958 Tasting Note:
This cool climate star exhibits ripe fruit aromas with hints of honey & lemon zest. Flavours of strawberries swirl along the middle palate, softening perfectly toward the finish. This full flacoured will compliment a variety of appetizers.

Sugar code: (1)

Serving Suggestion:
Serve with lightly spiced appetizers

VQA Ontario
12.6% alc./vol.

LCBO #125039

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Intense ruby red colour with garnet highlights as a result of fermentation on the skins. Aged in European oak barrels for 12 months, the bouquet reflects subtle oak with a slightly grassy fragrance and hints of raspberry. The flavour is full-bodied and dry with bell-pepper and berry notes followed by a soft tannic finish.

Pairing Notes:
Grilled mushrooms, vegetarian lasagne, roasted turkey, grilled swordfish, beef or lamb.

VQA Lake erie North Shore
Alcohol Content: 12%
Winemaker: Carlo Negri

Carlo Negri was awarded the Ontario Wine Awards 2005 “WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR” and, in the same year won the “TONY ASPLER CUVEE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE” for his commitment and passion.

Price: 750 mL – $???


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]]> http://www.essexwinereview.com/2012/04/colio-cabernet-franc-reserve-1998/feed/ 1 Cooper’s Hawk Cabernet Franc 2010 http://www.essexwinereview.com/2012/04/coopers-hawk-cabernet-franc-2010/ http://www.essexwinereview.com/2012/04/coopers-hawk-cabernet-franc-2010/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:45:16 +0000 Gary Killops http://www.essexwinereview.com/?p=1950 Winemaker’s Notes:
None Available

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
13.3% alc./vol

Price: 750 mL $20.25 (17.95 + $2.30 tax)

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Aroma: Outstanding, opulent, rich notes of passion fruit
Palate: Full, silky, exquisitely balanced. Truly a Reserve

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
13.1% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $

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]]> http://www.essexwinereview.com/2012/04/viewpointe-pointe-blanc-sauvignon-blanc-2010/feed/ 1 Mastronardi Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 http://www.essexwinereview.com/2012/03/mastronardi-cabernet-sauvignon-2008/ http://www.essexwinereview.com/2012/03/mastronardi-cabernet-sauvignon-2008/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:03:47 +0000 Gary Killops http://www.essexwinereview.com/?p=1943 Winemaker’s Notes:
The nobility of this wine is characterized by aromas of sweet smoky wood and deliciously ripe raspberries. Herbaceous flavours are followed by ripe mulberries. Typical to this cépage, the robust tannins will contribute to graceful aging.

Serve with wild mushroom soup, red meats and robust cheeses.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
13.8% alc./vol.
Unfiltered

Price: 750 mL ($18 + $2.34 tax) = $20.34

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Tasting Note
Pale straw colour; peach and pear fruit on the nose; dry, refreshing palate with a lingering finish.

Serving Suggestion
Serve with salads, soft cheese, seafood or poultry

VQA Ontario
12.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $10.95

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Explore the dark garnet depth of this Meritage blend carefully selected from the very best varietal barrels of 2008. The nose presents the essence of plum and tobacco flower while the pallet offers flavours of bell pepper and raspberry licorice followed by a fine grain finish reminiscent of cocoa. This is a medium bodied wine that pairs well with red meat and tomato based sauces. Enjoy now or consider for aging.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore

Released On: December 23rd, 2011
Oaked: 18 months
Alc/Vol: 13.5%
Blend: 45% Cabernet Franc, 33% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon

Price: 750 mL $21.95

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Our 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits ripe berry notes in a fruit forward style. This full-bodied red wine was aged fifteen months in French oak barrels.

An excellent pairing for steak, venison, strong cheeses and dark chocolate.

Hand-harvested: October 21th, 2009
Total production: 100 cases

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

Price: 750 mL $30

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