Essex Wine Review

Winemaker’s Notes:
An off dry blend of Chardonnay, Vidal and Iced Vidal fermented in stainless steel to retain fruityness and freshness.

Vintner: Sal D’Angelo

VQA Ontario
11.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $12

Rate and review D’Angelo Blanc de Blanc 2008

Colchester Ridge Estate Winery (CREW)

Winemaker’s Notes:
Our racy white chardonnay begins with an enticing nose of ripe green apple and orange blossom. Dry and crisp, this white wine follows through with a substantial hint of apple and pear, laced with lime. The firm minerality comprises a startlingly refreshing finish.

A citris and apple nose hearalds this fruit-driven unoaked Chardonnay that is refreshment in a glass. Honey Crisp apples and Bosc pear coupled with the palate pleasing minerality, balaces this crisp and bright white wine.

Pair with cream based dishes, summer salads, seafood and more.

VQA Ontario
13.2% alc./vol.
100 cases produced

Price: 750 mL – $13.00

Rate and review CREW Chardonnay 2010

Winemaker’s Notes:
A full-bodied, crisp, dry wine with golden apple and ripe pear aromas, coupled with underlying mineral notes.

Food Pairings:
A great sipping wine, this pairs well with Mediterranean dishes, roasted chicken and seafood.

VQA Ontario
12.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $12.95

Rate and review Aleksander Pinot Grigio 2010

Winemaker’s Notes:
Our well-known and medaled Vidal is a 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.

VQA Ontario
12% alc./vol

Price: 750 mL $9.95

Rate and review Erie Shore Vidal 2009

Winemaker’s Notes:
A dark intense wine with a slightly higher acidity, compliments spicy foods.
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL WINNER AT THE 2011 ALL CANADIAN WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Vintner: Sal D’Angelo

VQA Ontario
12.6% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $20

Rate and review D’Angelo Baco Noir 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
None available.

VQA Ontario
12.8% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

Rate and review Aleksander Estate Chambourcin 2010

Wine Maker’s Tasting Note:
Medium ruby red in colour; aromas of red and black cherry, subtle oak and ripe plum; medium-bodied, dry, with flavours of black cherry, currant, plum and light oak.

Serving Suggestion:
Roast beef with roasted root vegetables, moussaka.

VQA Ontario
13.2% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $12.95

Rate and review Pelee Island lighthouse Merlot 2010

CEV Signature Series-Limited Edition Wines

Colour: Burgundy rim leading to a deep crimson robe.
Bouquet: Perfumed nose, which draws you in with aromas of chocolate, spice, leather, black and white pepper and raisin all perched on ripe dark berries and a touch of sour cherry.
Taste: Mature, elegant tannins create the structure upon which aromas of blackberry, dark cherry and cassis rest and are grounded by underlying oak spice and white pepper. A long finish, full of raisin and date coupled with chocolate lingers tantalizingly on the tongue.
Serve at: 15º – 17º C

The award-winning wines that wear the CEV label are the ultimate expression of our winemaker’s art: limited quantity, premium VQA varietals and hand-crafted from selected vines.

Appellation: VQA Ontario

Blend: Shiraz 100%
Brix at Harvest: 19.8
Fermentation: On lees in stainless steel
Aging: New European and American Oak
Residual Sugar: 2 g/l
Alcohol Content: 13.0%
Production: 225 cases
Winemaker: Tim Reilly
Food Match: Desserts, Game, Risotto / Rice Dishes

Price: 750 mL – $24.95

Rate and review Colio CEV Small Lot Shiraz 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
The bouquet of this ruby robust Cabernet Franc reveals hints of cranberries, raspberries and smoke. Flavours of bell peppers and red currants compliment the well structured, yet soft tannins on the finish. Pair with prime rib, duck and full flavoured cheeses.

VQA Ontario
12.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL ($14 + $1.82 tax) = $15.82

Rate and review Mastronardi Cabernet Franc 2008

Winemaker’s Notes:
This 2010 Vidal Blanc follows the very popular 2009 Vidal Blanc, the first ever Vidal Blanc from Muscedere Vineyards.

This wine exhibits tropical notes on the nose and a clean crisp finish. Pairs well with light foods, appetizers and salads.

Serve slightly chilled

Hand-harvested: September 30, 2010
Total production: 300 cases

VQA Ontario
13.2% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

Rate and review Muscedere Vineyards Vidal Blanc 2010