Essex Wine Review



Essex Wine Review, Wine of the Month, February 2012
Wine of the Month - February 2012
Colio Estate Vineyards 2008 Gamay Noir 

There is not a large production of Gamay Noir in Essex county and when it does find its way into a bottle of wine it is often used as a blending grape.

Colio's Gamay Noir is Lake Erie North Shore only 100% Gamay wine!

Tasty spice and black pepper notes along with a nice balance of cherry fruits are the recipe for this delicious red wine.

 

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Wine Reviews - Lake Erie North Shore


Viewpointe High Pointe Syrah 2007 Review

Fri 1, Apr. 11
1 Reviews
0 Reviews
4.33 overall score

Winemaker’s Notes:
Aroma: Peppered damson plum.
Palate: Follows the nose, dry, full and rich.

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

Price: 750 mL $22.95

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Viewpointe Syrah 2006 Review

Tue 2, Nov. 10
1 Reviews
0 Reviews
3.67 overall score

Winemaker’s Notes:
None available at this time.

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

Price: 750 mL $14.95

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Muscedere Vineyards Syrah 2008 Review

Tue 7, Sep. 10
1 Reviews
0 Reviews
5.00 overall score

Winemaker’s Notes:
This full-bodied Syrah was made from grapes that were hand-harvested exclusively from our vineyards. Aged twelve months in French oak this wine is a hearty red wine with a smooth texture and smooth tannins. This wine exhibits characteristics of dark berries and raisons. Enjoy with barbecued ribs, rack of lamb or steak.

Hand-harvested: October 18, 2008
Total production: 40 cases

VQA Lake Erie North Shore

13% alc./vol.
unfiltered

Price: 750 mL $40

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Sanson Syrah 2007 Review

Sat 10, Jul. 10
2 Reviews
0 Reviews
5.00 overall score

Winemaker’s Notes:
When I first opened this Syrah it was very firm and smoky but as it opened over the course of an hour the smoke and mineral receded and sweet notes of new leather, vanilla, cedar and ultra-ripe black cherry/currant came forward. Often Syrah can be hard and tightly-knit in its youth but this one is round and generous now. It is framed by some pretty firm tannins and has that characteristic syrah pepper edge. This one cries out for a leg of lamb marinated in rosemary, garlic and mustard… roast to just-past-rare and carved into thick juicy slices.

Awards:
Gold – 2010 All Canadian Wine Championships (Syrah / Shiraz Under $25)

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
13 alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $19.95

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Mastronardi Syrah 2007 Review

Mon 7, Sep. 09
3 Reviews
0 Reviews
5.00 overall score

Winemaker’s Notes:
This syrah has a bright bouquet of sweet tobacco with hints of green pepper. Rich flavours of ripe berries, graced with well structured tannins, are so delightful on the palate. A great match with brie cheeses, grilled earthy vegetables and grilled chicken or pork.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
13.3% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $15

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Muscedere Vineyards Syrah 2007 Review

Sun 3, May. 09
1 Reviews
0 Reviews
5.00 overall score

 Winemaker’s Notes:
The first ever Syrah from Muscedere Vineyards, this wine is a medium to full-bodied with notes of black pepper on the nose.It shows intense flavours of blackberry and pepper with hints of toasted oak. Enjoy with Barbecued ribs. rack of lamb or sizzling steak.

Hand-harvested on September 25th, 2007
Total production: 25 cases.

Unfiltered
13% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $40

 
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Smith & Wilson Syrah 2006 Review

Sat 7, Mar. 09
1 Reviews
0 Reviews
5.00 overall score

Shiraz, dry, Watercress Creek Release

Award winning wine:
ACWC Silver & Ontario Wine Awards – 2008 Bronze

Winemaker’s Notes:
Deep dark red wine. The bouquet suggests cinnamon and blackberry and a whiff of pepper. It tastes soft and mellow with a lick of pepper and blackberry with a soft chocolate finish.

Our syrah pairs well with a freshly roasted spring lamb, or veal. Good with prime rib or pizza too.

13% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $18

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