Allison Vidug
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Allison has been professionally passionate about wine and food for eight years. In that short time, Allison has traveled across Canada to work at some of the finest establishments focussed on premium wine, food and service.
She is certified in Food and Beverage Management from George Brown College. As well as a Vineyard and Winery Technician from Niagara College. She is also certified through the International Sommelier Guild and the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. She is currently completing her WSET Diploma.
In her blog, Allison on Wine, she shares her thoughts and discoveries throughout her continued wine education.
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Cat Amongst The Pigeons Nine Lives Shiraz 2007, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Australia$17.95
Deep colour. Impressive complexity on the nose - blackberries, blueberries, shoe polish, coffee, dark chocolate. Doesn't follow through so well on the palate. Medium body, medium length. Overall really good value.
4.0 Stars
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Millton Riverpoint Vineyard Chardonnay 2008, Gisborne, North Island, Bio Dynamically Grown Grapes
New Zealand$17.95
Clear medium gold colour. Slow thick tears. Loads of minerality on the nose, a little flint, buttermilk, light cereal note, quince, pie crust, fresh pears. Generous body and viscous weight balanced with high acidity. Round flavours of lees, cream, yellow apples. Medium plus length.
3.5 Stars
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Trinity Hill Syrah 2008, Hawkes Bay, North Island
New Zealand$22.95
Clear medium ruby colour with purple highlights. Seductive, complex nose with aromas of white pepper, lilacs, tar, sweet spice, toast, blackberry, plums, leather, bovine and blueberries. Dry, medium fine grained tannins. Medium body. Medium length. Medium minus intensity of flavours. White pepper, spice and berries. Over all good quality. Drink now or keep 1-2 years.
3.5 Stars
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Jean Paul Mollet L'antique Pouilly Fumé 2010, Ac
Loire, France$25.95
Clean, fresh. Loads of French Sauvignon character. Very long length. Expectations met. A very good Pouilly Fume.
3.5 Stars
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La Ferme Du Mont La Truffière 2009, Ac Côtes Du Rhône
Rhône, France$15.95
A light gold coloured wine. Moderate expression; notable aromas of almonds, lemon pith and a floral character similar to magnolias. On the palate, the wine is well balanced. Medium bodied with nutty flavours. Alcohol is a touch warm. Length is medium. Excellent value for an everyday kind of wine.
3.5 Stars
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Koyle Royale Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile$24.95
Medium ruby colour with thick, slow tears. Prominent aromas of blackberry and black currants. Secondary aromas of licorice root, tar and decaying leafs and spice. Flavours of dark chocolate, spice and a hint of cedar. The structure is high alcohol, medium fine tannins and medium acidity. Medium finish. A good Cabernet Sauvignon with intriguing qualities.
3.5 Stars
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Markus Molitor Riesling 2011, Qba
Mosel, Germany$15.25
Twinkling bright light yellow colour. Classic clean aromas of sprite, lime, crushed stone. High acidity balanced with a touch of residual sugar. A generous length to the flavours.
Well worth picking up a few bottles to enjoy over the next 5+ years.
3.5 Stars
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Chateau De Gourgazaud 2008, Minervois
Languedoc, France$12.95
Deep purple colour. Great intensity on the nose. Aromas of dusty dirt roads, blueberries, bramble berries, spice, raspberry liqueur. Medium body. Medium acidity. Low chalky tannins. Flavours of red fruits and spice. Medium length.
3.0 Stars
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Masi Campofiorin 2007, Venetia
Veneto, Italy$20.95
Loads of blueberry and black cherry, with hints of cedar and cocoa on the nose. A light herbal note that ties into a bitter finish on the palate. Medium bodied. Mild tannins. Medium length.
3.0 Stars
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Cardeal Reserva Touriga Nacional 2007, Doc Dão
Portugal$12.35
Deep ruby colour. Intense aromas of bramble berries, blueberry pie filling, blackberries, baking spice, black and red licorice. Medium acidity. Light, fine grained tannins. Medium body. Medium short length.
This wine over delivers on the aromas. Lacks the same intensity on the palate. But for $14 it's great value.
3.0 Stars
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