Tyler Philp
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Tyler is a member of the Wine Writers' Circle of Canada and the Guild of Sommeliers. He writes about and reviews wine both online and via a variety of circulating publications.
In 2009 Tyler founded a free online wine education resource where he publishes his Thoughts, Theory, and Recommendations.
In the pages below, you will find a summary of my tasting notes to supplement much of the written material that I provide. Should I taste a wine and subsequently review that label, I do so because it offers something unique or of interest such as noted varietal or regional character.
My written articles and educational resource material can be found at www.tylerphilp.com and here at WineAlign via the CRU page.
For additional vinous related information and learning, follow on Twitter @TylerOnWine
Reviews
Raimat Abadia Crianza 2007, Do Costers Del Segre
Spain$15.95
An entry level wine from a relatively unknown region. This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Tempranillo. Crianza indicates oak ageing and more specifically, that this wine was aged for two years with at least 6 months of that time spent in oak casks or barrels. Be careful with this one, you might find yourself hooked on Spanish wine. Incidentally, I have never had a bottle of wine from Spain that I did not enjoy, and there have been far too many to count!
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Jean Collet & Fils Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru 2007, Ac
Burgundy, France$27.95
A good entry level Chablis despite the premier Cru classification. It shows typical unoaked notes of green apple zest and a core of minerality. A touch unbalanced at the moment in terms of acidity but it does soften with time in the glass. Decant or hold until 2012. (Tasted April 2010, Northof9finewine)
3.5 Stars
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Jackson Triggs Proprietors' Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2008, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$19.95
This Niagara Chardonnay has spent 8 months in new oak and that style is quite prevalent in the vanilla and almond extract notes but these characteristics are balance by some nice tropical fruit and good acidity. This is a big wine and a rare opportunity where a white will also benefit from decanting. Let it breath for an hour. Very good.
3.5 Stars
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Pietranera Brunello Di Montalcino 2004
Tuscany, Italy$39.95
This Italian number is beginning to show brown hues at the edges indicating some oxidation due to age. Aromas of black cherry, cinnamon, leather, and underbrush prefix the taste of raspberries and dried cherry; quite dry though it remains balanced in terms of fruit vs. acidity and will pair nicely with many tomato based pasta dishes. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
-Tasted Sept 2011
3.5 Stars
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Torres Gran Coronas Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2006, Penedès
Spain$19.95
Gran Coronas is one of those 'hit or miss' wines in our cellar; sometimes it works beautifully and other times, I'm not quite as thrilled about it. It's a food wine though so I don't recommend that you sip this one on its own. Instead, pair it with a rich red meat dish and expect dark fruit, leather, chocolate and a touch of smoke surrounded by normally, very smooth tannins. (northof9finewine.com, Feb 2011)
3.5 Stars
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Cave Spring Estate Riesling 2009, Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$17.95
Clean nose of crisp green apple and hints of lemon; an off-dry honeyed citrus character on the palate and a good balanced of acidity. Leaves you with a mix of apple and pink grapefruit on the finish. Lovely. (Northof9finewine, April 2011)
3.5 Stars
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Ciacci Piccolomini D'aragona Ateo 2007, Doc Sant'antimo
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
The Vintages release indicates DOC status for this wine but it is actually IGT which implies a deviation from traditional approved winemaking practices. This wine varies from what might be viewed as ‘religious’ in terms of wine production in Sant Antino,Italy. For this, Ciacci has named this wine Ateo which translates as ‘atheist’. Expect a full-bodied wine dominated by dark fruit and spice. This will be lovely with a few years in the cellar; right now though, the tannic structure of the Cab. Sav. dominates. A great investment in taste at this price. Best after 2013. (Northof9, Feb 2011)
3.5 Stars
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Cono Sur Visión Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2010, Las Colmenas, Casablanca Valley
Chile$14.95
South America has exploded on to the wine scene in recent years with a plethora of great wines and this effort is no different: definitely of the 'new world' in terms of aroma and flavour: peach - and lots of it, lychee and some apple plus a touch of sparkle; sweeter than most but still very good and will appeal to late harvest Riesling fans; quite nice. (northof9finewine, Feb 2011)
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Saint Rémy Réserve Gewurztraminer 2008, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France$18.95
The North of 9 tasting group sampled five different ‘Gewurtz’ last week at our monthly tasting session and unfortunately this Alsace label was unavailable at that time. Wonderful fruit – peach, lychee, and some grapefruit; sweeter than most with great balance and lovely honey aftertaste. Nice on its own or with an Asian dish. I really enjoyed this! (northof9finewine, Feb 2011)
3.5 Stars
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Cantina Del Pino Barbaresco 2006, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$37.95
If you enjoy the great wines of Barolo, then you likely already know about Barbaresco. Approachable earlier than its big brother, this Italian star is also made in Piedmont with Italy’s Nebbiolo grape. The wine is bold in its youth but softens relatively quickly to display aromas of violet, cherry, and licorice. Expect a medium to full bodied wine that will pair well with wild game. Enjoy this one after 2012.
3.5 Stars
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