Essex Wine Review http://www.essexwinereview.com Reviewing Over 225 Wines From The Southwest Ontario Region Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:36:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 en Sanson Bacobama http://www.essexwinereview.com/2010/03/sanson-bacobama/ http://www.essexwinereview.com/2010/03/sanson-bacobama/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:33:21 +0000 Gary Killops http://www.essexwinereview.com/?p=1118 Winemaker’s Notes:
Wine for Change! Bacobama is a unique Blend of Baco, with just a hint of white wine to offer you a lighter red. Softer notes and slightly on the off-dry side, this wine is perfect for the first time red wine drinkers or try chilling it 10 minutes in the fridge for an easy drinking glass of wine. This product is made from 100% Lake Erie North Shore Grapes, grown proudly at our Estate Winery.

Non VQA
12% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $13.95

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]]> http://www.essexwinereview.com/2010/03/sanson-bacobama/feed/ Viewpointe Riesling 2006 http://www.essexwinereview.com/2010/03/viewpointe-riesling-2006/ http://www.essexwinereview.com/2010/03/viewpointe-riesling-2006/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:52 +0000 Gary Killops http://www.essexwinereview.com/?p=1115 Winemaker’s Notes:
Aroma: citrus, floral and white peach.
Palate: Nice acidity, long crisp finish, medium body, some mineral notes and citrus.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore

12.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $13.95

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]]> http://www.essexwinereview.com/2010/03/viewpointe-riesling-2006/feed/ Sprucewood Shores Chardonnay 2008 http://www.essexwinereview.com/2010/03/sprucewood-shores-chardonnay-2008/ http://www.essexwinereview.com/2010/03/sprucewood-shores-chardonnay-2008/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:50:37 +0000 Gary Killops http://www.essexwinereview.com/?p=1112 Winemaker’s Notes:
More than your typical Chardonnay! This crisp wine carries a delightfully un-oaked citrus twist and finishes with mineral and fruity notes on the palate.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore

12.5% alc./vol.
Sugar Code: 0

Price: 750 mL $11.95

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Winemaker’s Notes:
Colour: Light straw
Bouquet: Sweet tropical fruit, melon, lanolin, fresh cut hay
Taste: Tropical fruit, asparagus, lemongrass and minerals
Serve at: 8º - 10º C

VQA Lake Erie North Shore

Blend: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Brix at Harvest: 20.5
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks
Aging: Stainless steel tanks
Residual Sugar: 2 g/l
Alcohol Content: 13.8%
Production: 2000 cases
Winemaker: Tim Reilly

Awards & Reviews: Bronze medal winner at the 2009 Intervin International Awards
Food Match: Pasta-cream based, Fish - Light Flavoured, Chicken

Price: 750 mL - $10.75

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]]> http://www.essexwinereview.com/2010/03/colio-sauvignon-blanc-2008/feed/ Aleksander Estate Cabernet Franc 2008 http://www.essexwinereview.com/2010/02/aleksander-estate-cabernet-franc-2008/ http://www.essexwinereview.com/2010/02/aleksander-estate-cabernet-franc-2008/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:55:47 +0000 Gary Killops http://www.essexwinereview.com/?p=1106 Winemaker’s Notes:
With it’s beautiful garnet colour, the 2008 Cabernet Franc opens with the juicy flavours of red berries and sweet cherries. Berry flavours linger in the finish.

Food Pairings:
Best served with slow roasted back ribs, grilled veal and lamb chops.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
Estate Bottled

12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

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]]> http://www.essexwinereview.com/2010/02/aleksander-estate-cabernet-franc-2008/feed/ Mastronardi Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 http://www.essexwinereview.com/2010/02/mastronardi-cabernet-sauvignon-2007/ http://www.essexwinereview.com/2010/02/mastronardi-cabernet-sauvignon-2007/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:45:01 +0000 Gary Killops http://www.essexwinereview.com/?p=1102 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:
Pinot Gris at it’s best produces wines that are soft, perfumed with more color than most other white wines.

Food Recommendations:
With a rich pear flavor and a touch of sweetness this wine makes an ideal aperitif. It is best with old age cheese, blue cheese, nuts (walnuts) and Peking duck.

Grape Composition: 100% Pinot Gris
Alcohol: 13%
Sugar Code: (0)


VQA Pelee Island
Price: 750 mL $15.95

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One of our fullest reds, with the warmhearted character that Merlot fans enjoy. A good balance of richness, mellow sweet flavours and the essential bite for food. Delicious now but could be aged a year or two.

These grapes were left on the vine until early October.

This wine would be excellent slightly chilled and served with a beef or lamb dish. A superb choice for the summer BBQ or dinner table.

GRAPES: 85% Merlot - 15% Zweigelt
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 3.0 g/L
Sugar Code: (0)

VQA Ontario

Price: 750 mL $12.95

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Aroma: bell pepper, black berry and black currants.
Palate: moderate tannins and acidity, notes of spice with a long finish.
Burgundy red in colour with colour to the rim.

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

Price: 750 mL $16.95

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Not quite a dry wine, Gewurztraminer is a pleasant afternoon glass by itself, and has enough weight and length to match well with spicy dishes, seared scallops or veal scallopini.

GRAPES: 100% Gewurztraminer
Alcohol: 12.5 %
Sugar Code: (1)

VQA Ontario

Price: 750 mL $14.95

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