Essex Wine Review

Winemaker’s Notes:
Reflections of 2008 include all the gamuts of the weather spectrum occurring at the appropriate time.

The 2008 Baco Noir offers depth in both colour and flavour. This full-bodied wine is intense with dark berry undertones and black pepper aromas. The flavours of black cherry are followed by a creamy finish. Pair wiith game meats, beefsteak or hearty stews.

12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

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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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Winemaker’s Notes:
Delicate citrus, peach, and floral notes define the Late Autumn Riesling. a sweet wine with a crisp acidity, apple and honey flavours.enjoy this wine with Fois Gras, spicy dishes, soft cheeses, and fruit pastries

12.7% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $12.95

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Winemaker’s Notes:
The 2008 Merlot features intense dark berry and plum aromas dancing in a field of spice. This wine is dry and full-bodied with a soft finish. A perfect partner for steak, hard salami and burgers.

VQA Ontario
12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $19.95

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Winemaker’s Notes:
A full-bodied, crisp, dry wine with golden apple and ripe pear aromas, coupled with underlying mineral notes. A great sipping wine. This pairs well with mediterranean dishes, roasted chicken and seafood.

12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $12.95

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Winemaker’s Notes:
A great vintage year is the best reason to sip fine wine. 2007 was hot, dry and long with endless summer days providing the ideal conditions for rich concentrated wines.

With its beautiful garnet colour, the Cabernet Franc opens with the juicy flavours of red berries and cherries. Berry flavours linger in the finish. Best served with slow roasted back ribs, grilled veal and lamb chops.

Estate Bottled.
VQA Lake Erie north Shore
12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

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Winemaker’s Notes:
The medium Dry Riesling is crisp and refreshing featuring the soft aromas of lemons and grapefruit. Fresh citrus flavours refresh the palate making this a great match for fish, seafoods, grilled chicken and vinaigrette salads.

VQA Lake Erie north Shore
12.6% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

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Winemaker’s Notes:
Reflections of 2008 include all gamuts of the weather spectrum occurring at the appropriate time producing wines that are as diverse as the weather. They were born in and just as Mother nature intended. The results of the late spring, a hot and dry summer, and a cool harvest season are aromatic a richly flavoured wines to be enjoyed for years to come.

The Chambourcin is a medium-bodied drry red wine with aromas ofbright red fruit. Cranberry an red currents continuing with the flavours of sweet cherry lasting well past the swallow.

Food Pairings:
This fruit forward red heightens the experience with all foods. Enjoy with chicken dishes, roast beef and mushrooms, pasta in tomato sauce and yes, pizza.

VQA Ontario
A Bronze Medal winner at the 2009 All Canadian Wine Championship

12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

Rate and review Aleksander Estate Chambourcin 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
Reflections of 2008 include all gamuts of the weather spectrum occurring at the appropriate time producing wines that are as diverse as the weather. They were born in and just as Mother nature intended. The results of the late spring, a hot and dry summer, and a cool harvest season are aromatic a richly flavoured wines to be enjoyed for years to come.

This 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 cream sauce, grilled salmon or crusty breads and cheeses.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
12.6% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $12.95

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Winemaker’s Notes:
Aromas of strawberries in cream and nectarines dance from the glass of this Baco Noir based Rosé. Velvety fruit flavours continue through the finish.

Food Pairings:
A great complement to spinach salads, grilled vegetable sandwiches, chicken alfredo and fresh fruit.

12.6% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $9.95

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