Essex Wine Review

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:
Our 2009 Rosé comes on the heals of our 2008 that was very popular for its drier characteristics. Like the 2008 it is made in a Southern French style where Rosé is not very sweet. Enjoy chilled on the patio or by the pool.

To make our Rosé we use grapes from our vineyard we use grapes that have been exposed to limited skin contact which gives the wine its light red colour. Made in our traditional style with a hint of residual sugar, this Rosé can be enjoyed in the summer sun as a sipping wine and with light hors d’oeuvres or salads.

Hand-harvested: September 26, 2008
Total production: 60 cases

VQA Lake Erie North Shore

11.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

Rate and review Muscedere Vineyards Rosé 2009

Winemaker’s Notes:
None currently available

12% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $10.95

Rate and review Aleksander Estate Rosé 2008

Colio Estate – Lake & River Series

Winemaker’s Notes:
Colour: Salmon pink
Bouquet: Candied cherry, melon and peach
Taste: Bing cherry and candy floss with a nice acidity
Serve at: 8º – 10º C
Brix at Harvest: 19.14
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks
Aging: Stainless steel tanks
Residual Sugar: 30 g/l
Production: 1666 cases
Winemaker: Tim Reilly
Food Match: Thai, Seafood, Oriental, Mexican, Grilled Vegetables, Cheeses-mild

VQA Ontario

Blend:
Villard Noir 79.4%
Pinot Noir 15.3%
Vidal 5.3%

Alcohol Content: 11.5%
Sugar code: (3)

Price: 750 mL – $8.75

Rate and review Colio River Rock Rosé 2009.

Colchester Ridge Estate Winery (CREW)

Winemaker’s Notes:
This intriguing wine begins with an apple nose.Upon tasting, sour cherry flavours envelop the palate finishing with a refreshing orange zest. Light and refreshing but still possessing some depth and character, this is a delightful pair with many dishes.

Blend of Merlot and Riesling wines.

VQA Ontario
11.5 alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL – $13.80

Rate and review CREW Red Sky At Night 2007

Winemaker’s Notes:
We’re thrilled to have our newest, and very popular new Summer Sun Cabernet now available. Summer Sun is a chilled red wine made of 100% Cabernet Franc, made with only minimal skin contact. The result is a delicate salmon coloured wine with a vibrant citrus nose with pronounced lime, fresh grapefruit with a dusting of sugar on the palate. It is matched with grilled vegetables, cold cuts, cheese, sole, oyster, snapper, salmon, quiche, burgers, ribs and hot spicy foods.

LCBO Staff Pick, Wine of the Month, and just perfect for a hot summer’s day.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
12% alc./vol

Price: 750 mL $12.65

Rate and review Erie Shore Summer Sun 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

Winemaker’s Notes:
Our 2008 Rosé was made by siphoning off juice from the Cabernet Franc must after twelve hours of skin contact and prior to fermentations. The twelve hours of skin contact slightly taints the juice which gives it a pink colour.

Enjoy this wine in the summer sun as a cocktail or with light appetizers and salad.

Hand-harvested on September 18th, 2008
Total production: 110 cases.

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

Price: 750 mL $14

Rate and review Muscedere Vineyards Rosé 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
It’s a unique, VQA Merlot/Chardonnay that’s seductive and refreshing with hints of strawberry jam and red currents. It pairs perfectly with chicken ceasar salad, smoked salmon, herbed pork loin or dancing the night away.

VQA Designation: Ontario
Fermentation: Stainless Steel Tanks
Aging: Stainless Steel Tanks
Blend: 60% Merlot, 40% Chardonnay
Residual Sugar: 9 g/L
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
Sugar Code: 1
Production: 2200 cases
Winemaker: Tim Reilly
Colour: Light cherry
Bouquet: Cherry, raspberry and rhubarb
Taste: Cherry, red berry and rhubarb pie with balanced finish

Serve At: 8º – 10º C

Price: 750mL $12.75

Rate and review Colio Estates Girls’ Night Out Merlot/Chardonnay Rosé 2007

Winemaker’s Notes:
Aromas of strawberries in cream and nectarines dance from the glass of this Baco Noir based Rosé. Velvety fruit flavours continue through the finish.

Food Pairings:
A great complement to spinach salads, grilled vegetable sandwiches, chicken alfredo and fresh fruit.

12.6% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $9.95

Rate and review Aleksander Estate Rosé 2007.