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Essex Wine Review, Wine of the Month, March 2010
Wine of the Month - March 2010
Aleksander Estate Chardonnay 2008

I can't help but think about how busy it must be at local wineries in the month of March as I enjoy this Chardonnay. Prunning is well underway as the wineries wonder what will be in store for the 2010 vintage.

Aleksander Estate Winery has been producing a lovely Chardonnay and this 2008 is no exception. I tasted this wine last May shortly afer it was bottled. It was quite good then and seems to be really improving as it sits in the bottle. Wonderful citrus notes greet the palate. There is a nice balance of acidity and sugar making this a nice quaffer.

Aleksander's 2007 Chardonnay sold out without much notice. If you haven't tried this one yet, get it before it's gone.

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Muscedere Vineyards Riesling 2008 Review

Fri 3, Jul. 09
2 Reviews
0 Reviews 5 overall score

Winemaker’s Notes:
An excellent Patio wine or summer sipper. This finely balanced wine has an off-dry appeal. Charateristics include citrus notes on the nose with a crisp, clean finish.

Pairs well with spicy Indian dishes or Thai dishes. Serve slightly chilled.

Hand-harvested on October 16th, 2008
Total production: 185 cases.

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
11.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $14

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Colio Late Harvest Vidal 2006 Review

Sat 25, Oct. 08
2 Reviews
0 Reviews 4.5 overall score

Winemakers Notes:
Persistent cold temperatures during the harvest periods allowed for optimal concentrations of sugars,yielding exceptional quality reflective of the extended growing season. The award-winning Late Harvest wines that wear the CEV label are the ultimate expression of our master winemaker’s art.

Appellation: VQA - Ontario
Blend: Vidal 100%
Brix at Harvest: 27.5
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks
Aging: Stainless steel tanks
Residual Sugar: 70 g/l
Alcohol Content: 12 %
Production: 1880 cases
Winemaker: Carlo Negri

Tasting Notes: Colour: Golden straw
Bouquet: Melange of peaches and apricots, honey and rose
Taste: Pineapple, apricot and honey flavours with crisp acidity and long finish
Serve at: 8º - 10º C

Price for 375 ml bottle $12.75

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