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  • Date publishedWednesday, August 7, 2013

Pierre Laplace Madiran 2009 (Southwest) - Wine Review

Purchased this red wine last December from the annual Vintages "Festive Season" release and opened it over the weekend. It's no longer available. PIERRE LAPLACE MADIRAN 2009 - AC, Southwest, France (#103705) (XD) - $14.95 Tasting Note: Blend of 80% Tannat and 20% Cabernets. Oak and raisin aromas from the cork. Medium-high intensity plum and black fruit aromas from the glass....


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  • Date publishedMonday, July 29, 2013

Cat Amongst The Pigeons Fat Cat Shiraz Cabernet 2008 (Barossa) - Wine Review

As promised in my most recent wine review post, the next wine I open would be a red wine. I can't believe it's been more than 2 months since I last opened a red wine at home! I purchased this wine back in June of 2011 from a Father's Day release and opened this last night. Unfortunately, it is no longer available at the LCBO. CAT AMONGST THE PIGEONS FAT CAT SHIRAZ...


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  • Date publishedMonday, July 29, 2013

Aug. 3 Wine Picks: Refreshing French Whites + Syrah & Shiraz

The next batch of wines will arrive on LCBO Vintages shelves on Saturday, August 3. The primary focus in this edition is on refreshing white wines from France. It is a very good selection of wines from various regions throughout France, from a diverse selection of grapes, and ranging in styles from extra dry to medium-sweet. Of the 11 still wines and 2 sparkling wines featured,...


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  • Date publishedWednesday, July 24, 2013

La Ferme Du Mont Wine Tasting with Stéphane Vedeau

On July 12, I attended a wine tasting luncheon hosted by Eurovintage Wines & Spirits that was held at Café Nicole, inside the Novotel Toronto Centre. The purpose of this tasting was to sample a portfolio of wines from the southern Rhône winery - La Ferme Du Mont. Leading the tasting was none other than Owner and Winemaker at La Ferme Du Mont - Stéphane Vedeau. La Ferme...


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  • Date publishedMonday, July 22, 2013

Inniskillin Winemaker's Series Two Vineyards Riesling 2011 (Ontario) - Wine Review

My usual trend of opening wines at home is to switch between red and white wines, but looking back my recent tasting notes, including last night's wine, I see that I've now opened 4 whites in a row! I think we know that the next one MUST be a red. Sunday night's wine was received as a gift back in May and I chose to open it on this night because of guests that typically enjoy...


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  • Date publishedWednesday, July 17, 2013

Peller Estates Private Reserve Chardonnay 2010 (Ontario) - Wine Review

Last winter, during the Icewine Festival, I visited Peller Estates to redeem my "Dinner For Two" prize package. At the end of our lovely dinner, they offered me 2 wines that I could take home, compliments of the Chef. One of those wines I opened tonight (the other is still in my cellar) to celebrate the upcoming International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration that is taking...


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  • Date publishedMonday, July 15, 2013

July 20 Wine Picks: BBQ + Cool-Climate Chardonnay

The next Vintages release will be on LCBO shelves across the province on Saturday, July 20. The major focus in this release is on wines for the BBQ - perfectly timed as we get into the hot days of Summer. Of the 20 wines featured - including a surprising white wine and a rosé - 3 of 20 wines made my list. At the top of this short list of wines for the BBQ is the Portuguese...


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