Essex Wine Review

Winemaker’s Notes:
Essex region Merlot, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot
Stelvin cap

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
13% alc./vol.

Price:
750 mL $11.95 (available by the case only)
1.5L $15.95 (available by the bottle)

Rate and review Viewpointe Big Bluff 2006

Winemaker’s Notes:
A medium/light colour suggests an easy-to-drink wine, which Barn Cat is, but at the same time, like an onion, you peel away the layers and there is much more there. The aroma’s lively and pleasing with cherry notes at the core and highlights of new leather, red licorice, and a touch of anise. These impressions are rounded out on the palate with some sweet vanilla/wood and a refreshing zest of acidity that lingers on a crisp finish. The mild tannins, the smooth mouth-feel … the pleasant bite on the finish. All indications point to a great wine drinking experience for the next few years to come. This guy is just the right weight and balance for a Berkshire chop or some spicy sausage right off the barbecue.

Barn Cat 2006 is a blend of these four grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir

Non VQA
13.5 alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $16.95

Rate and review Sanson Barn Cat 2006

Winemaker’s Notes:
Clean and refreshing on the palate with flavours of strawberry and cherry, this wine ends in a semi-sweet finish. Perfect for sipping on the patio or pairing with spicy dishes, salads, and fresh fruit. The 2010 Rose is a blend of lightly pressed Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir grapes.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore

Blends: 65% Cabernet Franc, 15% Pinot Noir, 10% Riesling, 10% Pinot Gris
12.5% alc./vol
Sugar: 2

Released On: April 19th, 2011

Price: 750 mL $12.95

Rate and review Sprucewood Shores Rosé 2010

Winemaker’s Notes:
The 2009 Pinot Noir exhibits a jammy black currant nose with a hint of black pepper. A characteristically light body lets the fruity palate of plum come forth and the good acid backbone makes this an excellent food wine. This wine has a wonderful ruby red colour and carries just enough dry tannins
to capture the flavour on your mouth and linger for a moment.

VQA Ontario

Released On: April 19th, 2011
Alc/Vol: 12.5%
Blends: 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Sugar: 0
Serve At: 16°C (61°F)
Serve With: Veal, Lamb

Price: 750 mL $14.95

Rate and review Sprucewood Shores Pinot Noir 2009

Winemaker’s Notes:
Aroma: Fine earthy nose to dried spicey cherry.
Palate: Bursting with cherry and long mocha finish.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
12.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $19.95

Rate and review Viewpointe Fine Pointe Pinot Noir 2007

Winemaker’s Notes:
Alvars comprise a small percentage of the Earth’s ecosystems by land extent; although some 120 exist in the Great Lakes region, they comprise only 0.2% of the land area there. They provide a natural habitat for many rare birds, butterflies, plants and trees. The hop tree is one of them. A rare tree found in such Alvars along the shores of Lake Erie.

Pinot Noir’s flavours are reminiscent of sweet red berries, plums, tomatoes and cherries.

It is well-suited to pair with poultry, beef, fish, ham, lamb and pork. This wine should play well with creamy sauces, spicy seasonings and may just be one of the world’s most versatile food wines.

VQA Ontario
ALCOHOL: 13%

Price: 750 mL $14.95

Rate and review Pelee Island Alvar Pinot Noir 2009.

Winemaker’s Notes:
The Pinot Noir is a medium bodied, dry red wine with aromas of strawberries, earth, livorice and toffee. Gentle but firm tannins are complemented by ripe berry flavours.

Food Pairings:
Enjoy with hearty stews, game birds, grilled salmon and cheeses.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $24.95

Rate and review Aleksander Estate Pinot Noir 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
Earthy, light, dry red. Pairs well with turkey, chicken and pasta with red sauce.

11.7% alc./vol. ??
Non VQA

Price: 750 mL $10

Rate and review D’Angelo Pinot Noir 2006.

Winemaker’s Notes:
By nature Pinot Noir is lighter in body as well as colour and is far less tannic than most other red wines. Aged twelve months in French oak, this Pinot Noir is an elegant light-bodied red wine with a soft silky texture, a slight hint of oak and a smooth finish. A wonderful pairing for grilled pork and seafood dishes.

Hand-harvested: September 22nd, 2008
Total production: 75 cases

VQA Lake Erie North Shore

13.2% alc./vol.
unfiltered

Price: 750 mL $30 $25

Rate and review Muscedere Vineyards Pinot Noir 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
This Burgundy grape is one of the oldest varieties cultivated by man. On Pelee Island it thrives in a microclimate that enjoys the longest growing season with the greatest amount of heat units in Canada.

A medium red wine with a leather/ tobacco aroma and a distinctive tannic finish.

This wine is best served at room temperature with grilled or roasted red meat, game, ham, roast pork or grilled Atlantic salmon.

GRAPES: 85% Pinot Noir, 15% Zweigelt
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
VQA Ontario

Price: 750 mL $12.75

Rate and review Pelee Island Pinot Noir 2009