Tuesday, October 31, 2006
La Frenz 2005 Alexandria
I bought this blind when I was in BC and have been looking forward to it for months. Its a Viognier blend and lives up to the winemakers reputation. Very pale colour but lots of legs - even a bit viscous. Tastes of honeydew melon, orange and some grapefruit. A hint of honey. definitely on the sweet side and very little acidity. Lovely clean honey/orange finish. If you are a Viognier fan, you are going to love this one.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Gray Monk 2005 Pinot Gris
A beautiful amber colour with tones of peach/rose. Absolutely stunning to look at. Tastes of grapefruit and peach with a hint of pear. A nice balance of sweetness with the sour, but a tad acid. Nice clean finish.
RidgePoint Wines 2002 Merlot
Ridgepoint is one of the newer wineries in Niagara. The 02 Merlot is almost invisible on the nose (hints of plum and spice), but lots of red fruit and pepper to taste. The finish is quite long. It probably needs some more time in the cellar.
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Stoney Ridge Estate Winery 2002 Pinot Noir
Light-bodied. A bit jammy with tastes of tobaccco, leather and black cherry. I bit of a lingering tobacco finish. Probably needs a couple of years for the tannins to develop more completely.
Peller Estates 2002 Cabernet Franc Private Reserve
Beautiful deep purple colur. Lots of sweet black fruits (plums, currants, etc.) Some spice. Medium body. A nice lingering finish.
Jackson-Triggs 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Proprieters Reserve
A beautiful deep purple colour and lots of legs. Hints of black cherry and plum with notes of chocolate and tobacco. Some pepper. Nice clean finish.
Peller Estates 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve
Pretty garnet colour and decent legs. Medium bodied with tastes of boysenberry and other red fruits. A little chocolate on the finish.
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