Tag Archives: Southbrook Vineyards

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1034: Palatine Hills, Winemaker Portraits, a Baby Visit and an Estate Dinner

Monday, August 24th: I received the following samples from Palatine Hills to review: Palatine Hills Savage Brut Sparkling (traditional method) Deep golden in colour; subdued mousse of fine bubbles; toasty, leesy bouquet of peaches; light to medium-bodied, dry; dried apricot … Continue reading

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 985: Lakeview wines, Summer in White and Innisikillin’s 50th

Wednesday, July 30th: A tasting of Lakeview Wine Co. Wines. EastDell Black Label Chardonnay Sur Lie 2022 (Niagara-on-the-Lake) Straw colour; toasty, apple and pear bouquet with a light floral note; medium-bodied, dry, peachy-lemony flavours with lively acidity and a long … Continue reading

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 923: Bachelder Gamay 2022 Tasting

Saturday, April 13th: Bill Redelmeier of Southbrook invited Deborah and me to a blind of Right Bank Bordeaux reds against two of his wines. All from the 2020 vintage.

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 797: BC & Ontario Wines

Township 7 Reserve 7 2018 Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc. Deep ruby-purple in colour; cedary, savoury, black fruits on the nose with a light floral note; medium-bodied, dry, earthy, black plum and dark chocolate flavours. (90)

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