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680 NEWS wine reviews, July 20–22, 2018
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
680 NEWS wine reviews, July 13–15, 2018
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
680 NEWS wine reviews, July 6–8, 2018
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
680 NEWS wine reviews, June 29–July 1, 2018
Angels Gate Archangel Sparkling Chardonnay Toast Canada’s 151st birthday with a glass of Ontario sparkling wine. Angels Gate Archangel Sparkling Chardonnay won a silver medal at this year’s Ontario Wine Awards. Straw-coloured with an active mousse of tiny bubbles, wafts … Continue reading
680 NEWS wine reviews, June 22–24, 2018
Rémy Pannier Rosé d’Anjou 2017 This hot weather makes rosé the go-to wine for the patio or outdoor dining. You can’t go wrong with Rémy Pannier Rosé d’Anjou 2017 from the Loire Valley. Pale pink in colour with a bluish … Continue reading
