Essex Wine Review

Winemaker’s Notes:
From the start, Baco has been one of Sanson’s “go to” wines and the 07 is another great effort.

Deep ruby colour and staining concentrated purple hues. The aromas show classic wild berry/black currant and crème de cassis balanced with elegant, sweet oak bouquet – that’s one of the keys with Baco, getting the oak to balance the bold fruit without the whole thing getting too overblown.

On the palate it is full and round with ultra-ripe fruit , the other key is to keep the vigour of the vine in check to avoid green notes.

Baco is a workhorse hybrid around here and it really makes my day when I can pour it for those I-don’t-drink Canadian-wine-folks and have them tell me they think its “a pretty decent California Zin”.

VQA Ontario
13.5 alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $15.95

Rate and review Sanson Baco Noir 2007.

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

Rate and review Aleksander Estate Baco Noir 2008.

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

Rate and review Sanson Bacobama.

Colio Estate – VQA Varietals and Premium Blends

Winemaker’s Notes:
Colour: Deep garnet, Bouquet: Dark, ripe, wild berries, tobacco
Taste: Blackberry, blueberry, pepper and cocoa

Serve at: 10º – 12º C
Food Match: Mexican, Lamb, Cheeses-strong, Beef-roasted

VQA Ontario

Blend: Baco Noir 100%
Brix at Harvest: 19.2
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks
Aging: Stainless steel tanks
Residual Sugar: 2 g/l
Alcohol Content: 12.4 %
Production: 2222 cases
Winemaker: Tim Reilly

Price: 750 mL – $9.35

Rate and review Colio Baco Noir 2008.

Wine for people who enjoy a robust, rustic wine. The feeling of a cottage in the woods and a campfire.

Winemaker’s Notes:
The grapes were harvested in September when they had reached 19.6 degrees brix. They were then fermented for eight days in a temperature controlled stainless steel tank.

Due to this wine’s full body, it is ideally suited with game meats, roast beef or steak. Some specific dishes that we would recommend with this wine would be pastas with tomato meat sauces, pizzas and backyard barbecues.

GRAPES: 100% Baco Noir
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 4.9 g/L
Sugar Code: (0)

VQA Ontario

Price: 750 mL $10.95

Rate and review Pelee Island Baco Noir 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
Planted in 1999, Baco Noir is an intense wine with a slightly higher acidity and goes well with spicy foods. Aged in older oak barrels this wine is ready to drink now but will improve with several years of bottle aging

Vintner: Sal D’Angelo

12.6% alc./vol.
VQA Ontario

Price: 750 mL $15

Rate and review D’Angelo Baco Noir Reserve 2007.

Winemaker’s Notes:
The Erie Shore Vineyard has had 3 vintage red years in the past 4 years. The 2008 may be the best yet. We think that you will hear a lot about this deep, dark, and delicious red wine. This will be a treasure in your wine cellar. Like the 2007, but … you’ll just have to taste it! Great colour, flavour and structure! Matched with grilled or roast red meats, lamb, dark poultry, pizza, tomato based pastas, cheeses, and dark chocolate

VQA Ontario
12.5% alc./vol

Price: 750 mL $16.95

Rate and review Erie Shore Baco Noir 2008.

Winemaker’s Notes:
Our richly robed Baco Noir displays rustic aromas of plums and blackberries. The palate is jam, jammy! Serve with red meats, red sauces and grilled entrées.

VQA Ontario
12% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $10

Rate and review Mastronardi Casa Nostra Baco Noir 2008.

Winemaker’s Notes:
Aged 12 months in French oak, this red wine displays a radiant crimson colour with full-bodied mouth feel. The fruit driven intensity on the palette gives way to a smooth well balanced finish.

A wonderful partner with strong cheeses, grilled meats or game.

Awards:
2009 “All Canadian Wine Championship” Bronze medal

Hand-harvested on September 24th, 2007
Total production: 330 cases.

VQA Ontario
Unfiltered
13.3.% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $18

Rate and review Muscedere Vineyards Baco Noir Reserve 2007

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

Rate and review Aleksander Estate Rosé 2007.