Taste of the County Wines



Essex Wine Review, Wine of the Month, July 2010
Wine of the Month - July 2010
Sprucewood Shores Riesling  2009

Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery has been on a roll lately with their new releases. Three fanastic Chardonnay's, one barrel fermented, one with a little bit of oak and the third with no oak at all. With all the chardonnays going on their Riesling could easily be overlook but you will be missing a real treat if you do.

Excellent value paired with a fanastic Riesling make this a great summer time choice. Looking for a refreshing summer time sipper? This is it. It's light enough to sip on, lots of tree fruit such as peach and lemon followed by a wonderful mineral backbone to make this one the most complete, complex and balanced Rieslings sold in Essex County.

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Wine Reviews - Lake Erie North Shore


Colio CEV Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Review

Wed 9, Jun. 10
1 Reviews
0 Reviews 5 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 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 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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