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
Warre's Warrior Finest Reserve Port, Dop
Douro, Portugal$20.25
This was a crowd pleaser for sure at the North of 9 fortified tasting. With only 4 years in oak, this wine is Vintage-style and shows stewed red fruit and spice on the palate with a great sweetness; thinner than true Vintage but that’s exactly what you expect. Very nice. (northof9finewine.com, April 2011)
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Domdechant Werner Hochheimer Riesling Kabinett 2008, Rheingau
Rheingau, Germany$18.95
A combination of lemon, peaches, apricots and honey on the nose. Light on the palate with a pronounced sweetness but not intrusive; deliciously similar to Moscato D'asti with less fizz. Pour me a second glass please but don't over chill it. (Northof9finewine, May 2011)
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Château Moncontour Tête De Cuvée Brut Sparkling Vouvray, Traditional Method, Ac, Loire, France
Loire, France$19.95
Tête de cuvee literally means ‘head blend’, which in this case can be a touch misleading since the wine is purely Chenin Blanc. The ‘blend’ refers to multiple vintages which creates a consistent tasting product from one year to the next (that’s the secret of Champagne as well). They’ve labelled it Brut (dry) but there is a touch of sweetness which is lovely alongside the toasty notes. Nicely balanced and a great finish. At $16, I’d buy several bottles of this to have on hand for drop-in guests. Try it with or without food. (Northof9finewine, April 2011)
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Sandbanks Estate Riesling 2009, Ontario VQA
Ontario, Canada$14.95
A simple yet very pleasant casual sipping wine. Aromas and taste sensations of green apple, lime and lemon tart with subtle mineral notes and a clean, crisp level of acidity that will pair well with a wide range of food styles. Tasted Dec 2011.
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Antech Cuvée Expression Brut Crémant De Limoux 2008, Ac, Méthode Traditionnelle
Languedoc, France$19.95
Citrus and biscuit notes on the nose with a noticeable tartness of green apples across the palate; presumably the result of under ripe fruit. I had hoped for more honeyed tones from the Chenin in the blend but that was not to be found. A pleasing enough wine to ring in the New Year nonetheless and quite fair for the price. Tasted Jan 2012.
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Masi Bonacosta 2009, Valpolicella Classico
Veneto, Italy$15.00
Here’s an enjoyable ‘go-to’ wine from the Valpolicella region in northern Italy’s province of Verona. Grape varieties included are: corvina, rondinella and molinara. Very consistent from one vintage to the next; expect smooth tannins with notes of red fruit such as cherry and raspberry. A good level of acidity will pair perfectly with a wide range of food styles. Tasted Dec 2011.
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Perrin Réserve 2009, Ac Côtes Du Rhône
Rhône, France$15.95
Fans of the GSM blend will find this example fairly straightforward. Aromas of dried red fruit and spice hint at the black cherry infused medium body. Easy to drink on its own though the clean mouth-watering acidity will also pair well with a multitude of food styles; dry finish with a touch of black pepper.
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Zeni Costalago 2008, Igt Rosso Veronese
Veneto, Italy$12.75
A hint of red plum skins, mild cherry notes, smooth tannins and a great crisp acidity - I think you'll enjoy this one. (northof9finewine.com, June 2011)
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Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir 2009, Sonoma Valley/Monterey County/Santa Barbara County
California, Usa$26.95
This is nothing short of a full-on assault of modernistic Pinot. Certainly not ‘my style’ though I did find it pleasant enough to sip alongside conversation and finger foods recently. Gobs of sweet cherry and chocolate leave little else to the imagination, and but for the price tag, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Tasted April 2012.
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Nicosia Etna Bianco 2009, Doc Etna
Sicily, Italy$13.95
Exotic grape varieties make up this clean crisp blend which shows lime and lychee fruit on the nose; somewhat of a different feel on the palate than expected: very light weight and crisp with just a hint of sweetness. This will work nicely with a variety of seafood dishes. (Northof9finewine.com, June 2011)
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