Essex Wine Review

Winemaker’s Notes:
None available.

VQA Ontario
12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

Rate and review Aleksander Estate Chambourcin 2010

Winemaker’s Notes:
A Rose made in the traditional manner – red Chambourcin grapes rested on their skins for a short time after hand-picking, then pressed and fermented off the skins. Just slightly sweet, Ridge Rock is a brilliant cranberry colour and carried just a suggestion of cranberries and almonds on the palate.
Pleasant Pairings: Poultry and pork dishes are enhanced by our rose, and it makes for a lovely lunch partner. Also a nice accompaniment to paté and French bread in the picnic basket.

VQA Ontario

11.8% alc./vol.
Price: 750 mL $12

Rate and review Smith & Wilson Red Rock Rosé 2008.

Winemaker’s Notes:
This wine combines the characteristics of dried berry fruit and light cherry notes with fine tannins and vanilla aromas.

The Chambourcin grapes used for this wine were left on the vine until they had reached 20.8 brix, and the Cabernet Franc grapes were harvested at 21.2 brix.

A great wine to be enjoyed with friends around the dinner table.

GRAPES: 40% Baco Noir, 40% Chambourcin, 20% Cabernet Franc
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 4.1 g/L
SUGAR CODE: (0)

VQA Ontario

Price: 750 mL $10.45

Rate and review Pelee Island Eco Trail Red 2009

Winemaker’s Notes:
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

Rate and review Aleksander Chambourcin 2009

Winemaker’s Notes:
Lunch, lunch, lunch – oh ya, supper too. A bright, light partner for many occasions.

VQA Ontario
11.6% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $12

Rate and review Smith & Wilson Chambourcin 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
She’s back and better than ever – fresh and lively – a light bodied crowd pleaser.

Gamay / Chambourcin / Merlot blend
VQA Ontario

11% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $12

Rate and review Smith & Wilson Ruby Tuesday 2009.

Winemaker’s Notes:
Inspired by the Summer Sun, we released the second vintage of the Sellar Secret. Cobalt Blue bottle. Another popular chilled summer red wine made of 100% Chambourcin, “off the skins”. Red grapefruit, strawberry, mango, many tropical fruit flavours. Wonderful with summer foods, and appetizers, grilled vegetables, cold cuts, cheese, sole, salmon, turkey, white meats.

NON VQA
11.5% alc./vol
Sugar code: (2)

Price: 750 mL $9.95

Rate and review Erie Shore Sellar Secret 2007

Winemaker’s Notes:
This wine combines the characteristics of dried berry fruit and light cherry notes with fine tannins and vanilla aromas.

The Chambourcin grapes used for this wine were left on the vine until they had reached 20.8 brix, and the Cabernet Franc grapes were harvested at 21.2 brix.

A great wine to be enjoyed with friends around the dinner table.

VQA Ontario

GRAPES: 60% Cabernet Franc, 30% Chambourcin, 10% Zweigelt
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 4.1 g/L
Sugar Code: (0)

Price: 750 mL $10.45

Rate and review Pelee Island Eco Trail – RED 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
Best served well chilled, this wine is an agreeable companion to spicy or barbecued foods. It is also a beautiful wine to drink on its own on a hot summer day.

Our Pelee Pink is a popular choice during those warm summer months. This wine has been cool fermented (18 degrees celsius) to maximize its fruit flavours.

GRAPES: 85% Chambourcin, 15% Geisenheim

VQA Ontario
12.2% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $10.95

Rate and review Pelee Island Pelee Pink 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
VQA – A true rosé. Chambourcin, barely sweet. Terrific with food or on it’s own.

VQA Ontario

11.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $12

Rate and review Smith & Wilson Ridge Rock Rosé 2008