Essex Wine Review



Essex Wine Review, Wine of the Month, February 2012
Wine of the Month - February 2012
Colio Estate Vineyards 2008 Gamay Noir 

There is not a large production of Gamay Noir in Essex county and when it does find its way into a bottle of wine it is often used as a blending grape.

Colio's Gamay Noir is Lake Erie North Shore only 100% Gamay wine!

Tasty spice and black pepper notes along with a nice balance of cherry fruits are the recipe for this delicious red wine.

 

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Colio CEV Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Review

Wed 9, Jun. 10
1 Reviews
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5.00 overall score

Colio Estate Vineyards (CEV)-Ultra Premium VQA

Winemakers Notes: Damp spring weather in the Lake Erie North Shore provided ample moisture to carry through a very dry June and July, while the timely August rain and fairly dry autumn set the stage for a bountiful harvest of good quality fruit.

Colour: Light straw
Bouquet: Sweet Tropical fruit and fresh cut hay
Taste: Zesty citrus and lemongrass, soft mineral finish
Serve at: 8º – 10º C

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: 500 cases
Winemaker: Tim Reilly

Food Match: Pasta-cream based, Fish – Light Flavoured, Chicken
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

VQA Lake Erie North Shore

Price: 750 mL – $15.75

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Colio CEV Nine Barrel Shariz 2007 Review

Fri 20, Nov. 09
1 Reviews
0 Reviews
5.00 overall score

CEV Signature Series-Limited Edition Wines

Winemaker’s Notes:
Blackberry, chocolate and black pepper bouquet. Flavours of sweet red berries, chocolate and definative black pepper on the finish.

Blend: 100% Shariz
Serve at: 15º – 17º C
Winemaker: Tim Reilly
Alcohol Content: 12.5 %

VQA lake Erie North Shore

Price: 750 mL – $24.75

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Colio Estate (CEV)-Ultra Premium Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Review

Sun 2, Aug. 09
1 Reviews
0 Reviews
5.00 overall score

Colio Estate Vineyards (CEV)-Ultra Premium VQA

Tasting Notes
Colour: Light straw
Bouquet: Sweet Tropical fruit and fresh cut hay
Taste: Zesty citrus and lemongrass, soft mineral finish
Serve at: 8º – 10º C

Winemakers Notes:
A short warm spring in the Lake Erie North Shore was followed by a hot, relatively dry summer wich allowed for earlier maturation of white grape varieties.

Pronounced tropical fruit bouquet is followed by typical varietal citrus notes in the mouthfeel with exteneded fresh cut grass finish.

Appellation: VQA – Lake Erie North Shore
Blend: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Harvest Date: Sept 29, 2006
Brix at Harvest: 20.5
Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks
Aging: Stainless steel tanks
Alcohol Content: 12.2 %
Production: 1100 cases
Winemaker: Tim Reilly
Vintage: 2006

Food Match: Pasta-cream based, Chicken, Fish – Light Flavoured

CEV Sauvignon Blanc 2006 wins “Trophée Excellence” at VinExpo

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