Joke of the Day

Q. What do you call a dog with no legs?

A. It doesn't matter what you call him. He ain't gunna come.

Fielding 2007 Riesling

A well balanced Riesling. Green apple with a sweet melon note. Nice long finish. OK with fish or a even a decent blue cheese. Not available at LCBO. Recommendation: Buy.

Peller 2005 Private Reserve Dry Riesling

Bright green apple. Some citrus aftertaste. Pleasant finish. Pairs nicely with fish. Not available at LCBO. Recommendation: Buy.

Two Hands 2006 Gnarly Dudes Shiraz

Luscious fruit although a bit on the dull side. Long finish with a bit of a gnarly aftertaste. Decent heat. Not available at LCBO. Recommendation: Buy

Kilikanoon 2006 Killerman's Run Shiraz

Excellent companion to the Shiraz/Grenache blend. Not as soft and velvety without the Grenache, but still very luscious. Not available at LCBO. Recommendation: Buy

Kilikanoon 2006 Killerman's Run Shiraz Grenache

A wonderful full bodied blend. Tremendous ripe black and red fruit taste. Big, but very soft almost velvety and round. Would stand up to steaks, but can be enjoyed by itself. Not available at LCBO. Recommendation: Buy

Fielding 2007 Reserve Gewurztraminer

Another pleasant offering from Fielding. Well balanced. Soft citrus with some melon. Very floral. Not available at LCBO. Recommendation: Buy

Chateau Ducla 2009 Entre Deux Mers

An okay blend 42% Sauvignon Blanc, 29% Sauvignon Gris, 24% Semillon, 5% Muscadelle. Fairly easy drinking with notes of soft citrus and some melon. The Muscadelle cuts through on the finish. Available at LCBO. Recommendation: "meh"

Chateau des Proms 2008 Cuvee Bellevue Bordeaux

A pleasant bordeaux if somewhat forgettable. Medium bodied and nothing really distinctive. Nice to sip, but best paired with snacks or tapas. Available at LCBO. recommendation: Pass

Fielding 2008 Fawnsbrook Gewurztraminer

I was really pleasantly surprised by this wine. Fairly soft citrus with prominent floral notes. Very round and well balanced. Nice finish although just a distance touch of acid in the aftertaste, Not available at LCBO. Recommendation: Buy it

Le Vieux Donjon 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape

A wonderful wine I simply couldn't put down. It opened quickly. Exhibits soft tannins for such a young wine. Wonderfully soft and full of flavour, but with a long finish. Not available at the LCBO. Recommendation: Buy

Christian Moueix 2005 Bordeaux

A nice light Bordeaux. Easy to drink alone but does very well paired with beef (even hamburger.) Nice long finish. Not available at LCBO. Recommendation: Buy it