Taste of the County Wines



Essex Wine Review, Wine of the Month, March 2010
Wine of the Month - March 2010
Aleksander Estate Chardonnay 2008

I can't help but think about how busy it must be at local wineries in the month of March as I enjoy this Chardonnay. Prunning is well underway as the wineries wonder what will be in store for the 2010 vintage.

Aleksander Estate Winery has been producing a lovely Chardonnay and this 2008 is no exception. I tasted this wine last May shortly afer it was bottled. It was quite good then and seems to be really improving as it sits in the bottle. Wonderful citrus notes greet the palate. There is a nice balance of acidity and sugar making this a nice quaffer.

Aleksander's 2007 Chardonnay sold out without much notice. If you haven't tried this one yet, get it before it's gone.

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D’Angelo Cabernet Franc 2007 Review

Sat 23, Jan. 10
2 Reviews
0 Reviews
5 overall score

Winemaker’s Notes:
Aged in French oak, a very pleasant dry red. Great with barbequed foods.

(The follow notes are from the label, however it appears to be the 2005 Cab Franc Label with dates on lable changed to 2007)
An intense dry red and aged in oak barrels for eighteen months. This wine has good tannin structure and will develop in the cellar for three to five years.

Vintner: Sal D’Angelo

12.0% alc./vol. ??
VQA Lake Erie North Shore.

Price: 750 mL $11.99

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D’Angelo Old Vines Foch 2006 Review

Tue 15, Dec. 09
1 Reviews
0 Reviews
4.6 overall score

Winemaker’s Notes:
This rich dark full-bodied wine was made from the oldest vines on the property. Planted in 1984. Fermented on its own skins for seven days, barrel aged for 18 months, this wine is drinking now but will improve with age. Cellar potential, up to three to five years.

Vintner: Sal D’Angelo

12.0% alc./vol.
VQA Ontario

Price: 750 mL $12

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D’Angelo Baco Noir Reserve 2007 Review

Sat 12, Dec. 09
2 Reviews
0 Reviews
5 overall score

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

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D’Angelo Vineyards Cabernet Franc RESERVE 2005 Review

Tue 17, Feb. 09
1 Reviews
0 Reviews
5 overall score

Winemaker’s Notes:
An intense dry red and aged in oak barrels for eighteen months. This wine has good tannins and structure and will develop in the cellar for three to five years.

Vintner: Sal D’Angelo

13.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $20

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D’Angelo Vineyards Chambourcin 2002 Review

Wed 19, Nov. 08
1 Reviews
0 Reviews
4.8 overall score

Winemaker’s Notes:
2002 Chambourcin (0) Aged in American Oak, paired well with pizza and pasta

Price: 750 mL bottle $8

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