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680 NEWS wine reviews, August 17–19, 2018

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Robert Oatley Signature Series Chardonnay 2016 The Late Robert Oatley founded the winery that bears his name in 2006 in Australia’s Margaret River Region. To honor his memory his children created a series of Signature wines in his name. Currently … Continue reading →

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680 NEWS wine reviews, August 10–12, 2018

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Mont Gravet Colombard 2017 The Colombard grape is one of the varieties they use in the Charentes and Gascony regions to distil into Cognac and Armagnac, but some growers in Gascony use it for table wine. Recently released in Vintages … Continue reading →

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680 NEWS wine reviews, August 3–5, 2018

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Dachshund Pinot Grigio 2017 I’m not a great fan of Pinot Grigio, but here’s one on the LCBO’s general product list that surprised me: It comes from Germany’s Rheinhessen region: Dachshund Pinot Grigio 2017, produced by the Moselland company. Light … Continue reading →

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680 NEWS wine reviews, July 27–29, 2018

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Château Loumelat Cuvée JJ Lesgourges 2015 Today’s wine recommendation is a red Bordeaux from the Côte de Blaye region at a great price: Château Loumelat Cuvée JJ Lesgourges 2015. It costs $16.95 a bottle at Vintages outlets. Deep ruby in … Continue reading →

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680 NEWS wine reviews, July 20–22, 2018

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Ortas Prestige Rasteau 2013 Ever on the look-out for great BBQ wines, recently I came across a wine from the southern Rhône called Ortas Prestige Rasteau 2013. Traditionally a blend of 50% Grenache Noir, 35% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre, this … Continue reading →

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680 NEWS wine reviews, July 13–15, 2018

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Château des Charmes Aligoté 2017 Aligoté is a grape grown in Burgundy but it’s overshadowed by its more glamourous sister – the ubiquitous Chardonnay. To my knowledge the only winery in Canada that grows Aligoté is Château des Charmes in … Continue reading →

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680 NEWS wine reviews, July 6–8, 2018

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Cave Spring Estate Chardonnay 2016 Ontario makes some crackerjack Chardonnays. Just released at Vintages is Cave Spring Estate Chardonnay 2016. Made in Burgundian style, but unmistakably Niagara, this flavourful Chardonnay is straw-coloured with a green tint. The nose is apple … Continue reading →

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