Category Archives: Wines of the Week

Wine of the Week for January 23, 2020

Posted on January 23, 2020 by tonyaspler

Santa Carolina Carolina Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2019 (Leyda Valley, Chile) Bright, pale straw in colour; grassy, green plum nose; medium-bodied, crisply dry, green apple, green plum and gooseberry flavours with a floral top note and lively acidity. Excellent value. (90) … Continue reading →

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Wine of the Week for December 5, 2019

Posted on December 5, 2019 by tonyaspler

Cyan de Matarromera Prestigio 2006 (Toro, Spain) ($24.95, Vintages #11133) Deep purple in colour; cedary, spicy, black fruits, vanilla and tobacco nose with a smoky note; full-bodied, dry, rich and full on the palate with savoury plum, dark chocolate and licorice … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 748: Rosewood

Posted on December 2, 2019 by tonyaspler

Tasted wines from Rosewood Estates Winery and Meadery in Beamsville:

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Wines of the Week for November 27, 2019

Posted on November 27, 2019 by tonyaspler

Ego Bodegas El Goru 2018 (Jumilla, Spain – $13.95, Vintages #443945) A true bargain! A blend of Monastrell, Syrah and Petit Verdot. Deep ruby in colour; spicy, toasty, lightly smoky nose of baked plums; medium to full-bodied, dry. Spicy and … Continue reading →

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Wine of the Week for October 24, 2019

Posted on October 24, 2019 by tonyaspler

Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône 2017 Deep purple colour; cedary, floral nose of blackberries with vanilla oak notes; medium to full-bodied, dry, richly extracted mulberry flavour with balancing acidity. Better than the 2016 vintage, which I rated 89. Great value … Continue reading →

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