Essex Wine Review » Aleksander Estate Winery http://www.essexwinereview.com Reviewing 399 Wines From Lake Erie North Shore & Pelee Island Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:10:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Aleksander Pinot Grigio 2010 http://www.essexwinereview.com/2011/12/aleksander-pinot-grigio-2010/ http://www.essexwinereview.com/2011/12/aleksander-pinot-grigio-2010/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:46:05 +0000 Gary Killops http://www.essexwinereview.com/?p=1850 Winemaker’s Notes:
A full-bodied, crisp, dry wine with golden apple and ripe pear aromas, coupled with underlying mineral notes.

Food Pairings:
A great sipping wine, this pairs well with Mediterranean dishes, roasted chicken and seafood.

VQA Ontario
12.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $12.95

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None available at time of publication

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

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]]> http://www.essexwinereview.com/2011/10/aleksander-cabernet-franc-2009/feed/ 0 Aleksander Estate Shiraz 2008 http://www.essexwinereview.com/2011/10/aleksander-estate-shiraz-2008/ http://www.essexwinereview.com/2011/10/aleksander-estate-shiraz-2008/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:20:57 +0000 Gary Killops http://www.essexwinereview.com/?p=1806 Winemaker’s Notes:
Reflections of 2008 included all the gamuts of the weather spectrum occurring at their appropriate time producing wines that are as diverse as the weather. They were born in and just as Mother Nature intended. The results of a late spring, a hot and dry summer and a cool harvest season are aromatic and richly flavoured wines to be enjoyed for years to come.

The vibrant aromas of red currants, black pepper, dark berries and earth make up the 2008 Shiraz. This full bodied dry red wine marries best with grilled lamb, peppered steak, roast venison and wild game.

Non VQA
12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $19.95

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None available.

VQA Ontario
12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

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None available.

NON VQA
12.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $12.95

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The Vidal features the intense fruity aroma of honeydew melon and red apple. On the palate, this wine is off-dry and balanced with pear, citrus fruit and gentle grapefruit flavours.

*ALL CANADIAN WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010 – SILVER MEDAL WINNER*

Food Pairings:
A perfect partner for spicy foods, grilled chicken and pork dishes.

VQA Ontario
12.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $10.95

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The Pinot Noir is a medium bodied, dry red wine with aromas of strawberries, earth, livorice and toffee. Gentle but firm tannins are complemented by ripe berry flavours.

Food Pairings:
Enjoy with hearty stews, game birds, grilled salmon and cheeses.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $24.95

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The 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 a cream sauce, grilled salmon or crusty bread and cheese.

NON VQA
12.6% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14.95

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This Gold Medal All Canadian Championhip Baco Noir offers depth in both colour and flavour. This full-bodied dry wine is intense with dark berry undertones and black pepper aromas.

*ALL CANADIAN WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010 – GOLD MEDAL WINNER*

Food Pairings:
The flavours of black cherry are followed with a velvety finish. Pair with game meats, grilled steak or hearty stews.

VQA Ontario
12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

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Aleksander Estate Winery and Vineyards is nestled atop one of the highest points of Essex County. Sandy loam soils rest above a foundation of gravel allowing for both good natural drainage and vine protection. The family estate winery is home to multiple national award winning wines. Enjoy these wine as much as we have enjoyed making them.

The Chambourcin is a medium-bodied drry red wine with aromas of bright 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.

*ALL CANADIAN WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010 – DOUBLE GOLD, BEST OF CATEGORY WINNER*

VQA Ontario
12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

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