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680 NEWS wine reviews, March 23–24, 2019
EastDell Pinot Noir 2017 I came across a well-priced Pinot Noir from Niagara last week that is today’s recommendation: EastDell Pinot Noir 2017. Ruby colour with a faint tawny hue, the wine has a gently earthy, strawberry nose; it’s medium-bodied, … Continue reading
680 NEWS wine reviews, March 16–17, 2019
Kutjevo Graševina 2017 We don’t often see wines from Croatia at the LCBO but here’s a very tasty white at a good price: Kutjevo Graševina 2017. Graševina is the Croatian name for the Welschriesling grape. Medium straw in colour, it … Continue reading
680 NEWS wine reviews, March 9–10, 2019
Kew Marsanne 2016 Marsanne is a grape I usually associate with the Rhone Valley but here’s a great version of this wine from Ontario. Winemaker Philip Dowell at Kew Vineyards has followed up his award-winning 2015 vintage of Marsanne with … Continue reading
680 NEWS wine reviews, March 2–3, 2019
Kaiken Ultra Las Rocas Malbec 2016 Argentinian Malbec rules the roost at Vintages it seems. The latest offering that’s well worth your attention is Kaiken Ultra Rocas Malbec 2016 from Mendoza. Dense purple in colour, it has a cedary, blackberry … Continue reading
680 NEWS wine reviews, February 23–24, 2019
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2017 New Zealand’s Oyster Bay in Marlborough has been Ontarians’ go-to winery for well-priced, tasty Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Currently at Vintages is the 2017 vintage of Oyster Bay Pinot Noir. Medium ruby colour with … Continue reading