I first tried tonight's organic white wine from Southbrook Vineyards just over a year ago. And tonight, I am opening the second bottle with an expectation that it has matured a little. This wine is bottled under Stelvin screw cap, so I am expecting only subtle changes, if any at all.
If you're interested in purchasing this wine, there may be some 2014s left at the LCBO, but...
- Monday, January 30, 2017
VINTAGES Release February 4: Back Roads of Europe + South Africa + Valentine's
The upcoming LCBO VINTAGES Release on February 4th focuses on wines from Europe's Back Roads in its main theme, while the mini-themes highlight wines from South Africa and wines for Valentine's Day celebrations. All of these wines will be on shelves across Ontario this coming Saturday.
From the European Back Roads theme - which is meant to showcase lesser-known wines from...
- Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Château La Tour de l’Évêque Rosé 2015 (France) - Wine Review
Tonight's wine is a rosé wine that was purchased last year from the LCBO VINTAGES Release on April 30th - a release that featured an assortment of rosés for Springtime enjoyment. I didn't intend on holding this until Winter, but having said that, I've always enjoyed a nice dry rosé during the cold months. Do you enjoy rosé wines in Winter? Leave a comment below.
Furthermore,...
- Sunday, January 22, 2017
Southbrook Organic Triomphe Chardonnay 2015 (Niagara) - Wine Review
Tonight's wine was bottled last July, but only released by the winery for home delivery across Canada a few weeks ago.
This small batch organic Chardonnay has been produced by Southbrook Vineyards for many years now. I've tasted the previous 3 vintages (2014, 2013 and 2012), which were all delicious, and I expect the 2015 to also be delicious, while continuing to be suitable...
- Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Southbrook Organic Triomphe Pinot Noir 2015 (Niagara) - Wine Review
Tonight's wine is something we haven't seen in many, many years - a Triomphe Pinot Noir from Southbrook Vineyards.
Since moving to Niagara and starting their own organic production, only organically grown grapes are chosen for Southbrook's Triomphe line of wines. And since they didn't plant any Pinot Noir (or Riesling) at their site in Four Mile Creek (in Niagara-on-the-Lake),...
- Monday, January 16, 2017
VINTAGES Release January 21: Argentina + Portugal
The upcoming VINTAGES Release on January 21 brings with it the return of duo-thematic releases. However, the wines in the second theme (Portugal) aren't very interesting, so we'll stick with the main theme that is Argentina. As per the usual, wines will be on LCBO VINTAGES shelves on Saturday - or a few days earlier depending on the store.
Wines from 6 top producers in...
- Saturday, January 14, 2017
Jean-Max Roger Cuvée C.M. Sancerre Blanc 2014 (France) - Wine Review
Tonight's wine is a lovely white wine made with Sauvignon Blanc that will be released into LCBO VINTAGES on January 21.
It is produced by Jean-Max Roger and his family that come from a long line of winegrowers dating back to at least the 17th century. He took over the four hectares of vines left to him by his parents in the early 1970s and expanded the estate to its current...
- Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Durbanville Hills Atlantic View Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (South Africa) - Wine Review
On this wintry day filled with snow, tonight's wine is this bright white wine from the warmer climes of South Africa.
This wine is produced by Durbanville Hills, a winery located in Durbanville, just 20 minutes outside Cape Town. The winery has a spectacular view overlooking Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, whose cool crisp air and rolling mists embrace the vineyards....
- Saturday, January 7, 2017
Lavau Vacqueyras 2014 (Rhône) - Wine Review
Tonight's wine is a lovely offering that will be released into LCBO VINTAGES on January 21. Back in 2015, I reviewed the 2012 Lavau Vacqueyras, and that was the last time this wine showed up at the LCBO - until now.
The Lavau family has been making wine for several generations in the area ranging from Bordeaux to the hills of Tunisia. In 1964, the family settled in the southern...
- Friday, January 6, 2017
Niagara Wine Festival Review 2016 - Day 2 of 2
My tour through Niagara during the annual Grape & Wine Festival was split over two weekends in September. You can read all about the first day's activities here.
Our food & wine adventure on the second weekend began at GreenLane Estate Winery for a Balinese Chicken Satay that was paired with their 2012 GreenLane Riesling ($15.95, 88 pts). I was expecting a sweet...
- Monday, January 2, 2017
VINTAGES Release January 7: Smart Buys
Happy New Year and welcome to 2017!
After large (and expensive) VINTAGES Releases in the Fall leading up to the holidays, we arrive in 2017 with the annual "Smart Buys" release. The first release of 2017 is a thin release, with most of the wines listed under $20 and quite contrasted compared to what we saw over the past 3 months. The wines from the January 7 LCBO VINTAGES...
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