Essex Wine Review

Winemaker’s Notes:
The bouquet of this classic vinifera blends bright sunflowers and candied pears. This Chardonnay combines luscious flavours reminiscent of golden delicious apples, pineapple and vanilla with a long refreshing finish. Serve with smoky hor d’oeuvres, turkey or robust cheeses.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
13.2% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL ($16 + tax) = $18.08

Rate and review Mastronardi Chardonnay Reserve 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
A very interesting white wine that displays a fruitier character than typical chardonnays. Explore the essences of banana, melon, and a hint of citrus as the wine washes across your palate. These flavours linger pleasantly after the wine has been consumed.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore

Released On: April 19th, 2011
Alc/Vol: 13.5%
Sugar: 0
Serve At: 9°C (48°F)
Serve With: Salads, Cream Sauces, Fish

Price: 750 mL $14.95

Rate and review Sprucewood Shores Chardonnay 2010

Winemaker’s Notes:
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

Rate and review Aleksander Estate Chardonnay 2009.

CEV Signature Series-Limited Edition Wines

Colour: Light straw
Bouquet: Toasted oak, citrus and tropical fruit
Taste: medium bodied with flavours of apple, pear and peach
Serve at: 8º – 10º C

Winemakers Notes: A cool, wet spring followed by a dry summer and dry, warm fall created great conditions for this Chardonnay.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore

Blend: Chardonnay 100%
Brix at Harvest: 21.1
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks
Aging: Eight months in European oak
Residual Sugar: 3 g/l
Alcohol Content: 13.0 %
Production: 220 cases
Winemaker: Tim Reilly

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

Awards: Bronze medal winner at the 2010 Shores of Erie Wine Festival competition.

Price: 750 mL – $17.75

Rate and review Colio CEV Barrel-Aged Chardonnay 2009.

Winemaker’s Notes:
Dry and slightly oaked blend of Viognier and Chardonnay. A complex treat.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
12% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

Rate and review Smith & Wilson Lighthouse 2009.

CEV Signature Series-Limited Edition Wines

Colour: Light straw
Bouquet: Peach and ripe nectarine
Taste: Peachy, green apple, nice acidity
Serve at: 8º – 10º C

Blend: Chardonnay Musqué 100%
Brix at Harvest: 20.4
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks
Aging: Stainless steel tanks
Residual Sugar: 7.5 g/l
Alcohol Content: 12.4%
Production: 890 cases
Winemaker: Tim Reilly

VQA Lake Erie North Shore

Awards:
Gold medal winner at the 2009 All-Canadian Wine Championships
Bronze medal winner at the 2009 Decanter World Wine Awards
Bronze medal winner at the 2009 Intervin International Awards

Price: 750 mL – $15.35

Rate and review Colio CEV Chardonnay Musqué 2007

Colchester Ridge Estate Winery (CREW)

Winemaker’s Notes:
Our racy white chardonnay begins with an enticing nose of ripe green apple and orange blossom. Dry and crisp, this white wine follows through with a substantial hint of apple and pear, laced with lime. The firm minerality comprises a startlingly refreshing finish.

VQA Ontario
13.2 alc./vol.
100 cases produced

Price: 750 mL – $13.00

Rate and review CREW Chardonnay 2009

One of our four new wines in the “Alvar” collection. A crisp , balanced wine with the fresh flavours of lychee and mandarin oranges.

Winemaker’s Notes:
This crisp balanced wine opens with the fresh flavours of lychee and mandarin oranges; the citrus influence continues with an intense tangerine flavour; the presence of Gewurztraminer complements
the wine with a closing note of spice.

Ideal with seafood and grilled meats.

GRAPES: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Gewurztraminer
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
Sugar Code: (0)

VQA Ontario

Price: 750 mL $12.95

Rate and review Pelee Island Alvar Chardonnary Gewurztraminer 2008.

Winemaker’s Notes:
Another great Chardonnay! This unoaked dry white wine, is smooth, buttery, vanilla and lightly fruity. Nicely matched with most main courses including: chicken, beef, game, lamb, pork, vegetables, cream sauces course, most cheeses, pizza, Thai, and Chinese.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
12% alc./vol
Sugar code: (0)

Price: 750 mL $12.95

Rate and review Erie Shore Unoaked Chardonnay 2007

Winemaker’s Notes:
Medium Bodied. This Chardonnay releases a vibrant, tropical nose of melon, banana, and a hint of mineral. The palate is very fruity and shows pineapple, and melon. Excellent when paired with tropical fruits, salad, and salmon.

VQA Ontario

13% alc./vol.
Sugar Code: 0

Price: 750 mL $14.95

Rate and review Sprucewood Shores Chardonnay 2009