Essex Wine Review

Winemaker’s Notes:
An off dry blend of Chardonnay, Vidal and Icewine fermented in stainless steel to retain fruityness and freshness. Medium bodied, smooth white.

Vintner: Sal D’Angelo

11.8.0% alc./vol.
VQA Ontario.

Price: 750 mL $10

Rate and review D’Angelo Blanc de Blanc 2007

Winemaker’s Notes:
I really don’t think I have ever visited Sanson Estate without someone coming in during my time there and buying a couple of bottles of this wine. It seems to be a staple for Essex County locals. Vidal is actually a hybrid grape that was designed to survive Canada’s inclement winters but it found a niche as icewine - actually celebrating those same cold months. Harvested a little late in the fall, after the fruit has had time to accumulate extra ripeness this wine shows round, honeyed aromas of pineapple and peach that carry to a soft, round, full palate. It’s simply an easy-to-drink, slightly off-dry, un oaked wine that is great on its own or will compliment a surprising range of foods - anything from pan-fried fish to roast fowl to spicy Asian cuisine… or just enjoy a glass on its own.

VQA Ontario
12% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $12.95

Rate and review Sanson Late Harvest Vidal 2007.

Winemaker’s Notes:
Black currant / vidal blend (The hit of the summer)

11% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $13

Rate and review Smith & Wilson Night Shade 2008.

Winemaker’s Notes:
None yet.

Awards:
BRONZE - 2009 Ontario Wine Awards (Blended White Award)
BRONZE - 2009 “All Canadian Wine Championship”

VQA Ontario

11.4% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $12

Rate and review Smith & Wilson Vidal 2008

Sprucewood Shores Late Harvest Riesling Traminer Vidal 2007

Winemaker’s Notes:
Sprucewood Shore Estate Winery Late Harvest was crafted with the finest Vidal and Riesling grapes picked in late November 2007. This exceptional wine is bouncing with lychee, pear and apricot flavours, and finishes soft and sweet! Pair this at your next dinner party with cheesecake or vanilla ice cream and fruit.

11.5% alc./vol.
Sugar code: (2)

Price: 375 mL $12.95

Rate and review Sprucewood Shores Late Harvest 2007.

Winemaker’s Notes:
A very light tasting wine that is a blend of Vidal, Reisling and Apple. It has a very smooth finish and is reminiscent of the Rhine Wines. It is a great wine to pair with seafood, chicken, or light cheeses.

Sugar code (2)
12.1% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $11

Rate and review Wagner Estates Log House White.

Winemaker’s Notes:
This blush wine is blend of raspberry dessert wine, apple and Vidal. It is a great little summer wine mixed with soda or for those who enjoy a sweet table wine. This wine complements the taste of spicy food or strong flavoured meats and cheese.

Sugar code (3)
11% Alc./Vol.

Price: 750 mL $12

Rate and Review Wagner Estates Bridle Path.

Wine Maker’s Notes:
Lighthearted, fruity wine that packs lots of refreshment.

The grapes were harvested in the month of September when they had reached 19° brix. They were fermented for a four-week period in temperature controlled steel tanks.

The reason this is one of our most popular wines is due to it being a great compliment to so many different foods. This wine is best suited to light cuisine such as poultry or seafood, or as a pleasantly dry aperitif. Serve well chilled.

GRAPES: 69% Vidal, 21% Seyval Blanc and 10% Geishenheim
BRIX: 19°
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 7.1 g/L
AVAILABLE IN: 750 ml & 1500 ml bottles

Price: 750 mL $9.95

Rate and Review Pelee Island Blanc de Blanc 2007

Winemaker’s Notes:
Lovely off-dry white wine with delightful floral-citrus bouquet, mild citrus on the palate, with apple, pear, kiwi, pleasant finish. Matched with appetizers, seafood, shell fish, white meats, pates, fruits and cheese.

11.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $9.95

Rate and Review Erie Shore Vidal 2006

Winemaker’s Notes:
The 2007 Vidal features the intense fruity aroma of honeydew melon and red apple. On the palate, this wine is off-dry and balanced with pear, citrus fruit and gentle grapefruit flavours.

Food Pairings:
A perfect partner for spicy foods, grilled chicken and pork dishes.

12.7% alc./vol.
Price: 750 mL $10.95

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