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
Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island
New Zealand$19.95
Reminds me of the Shower Massage commercial with the stodgy old fart; this wine too will awake your senses. Sauvignon Blanc fortissimo: grassy and herbal with loads of grapefruit; sour and bitter at the same time while only hinting at sweetness on the finish; laser focused acidity. Try it with Asian cuisine but avoid any salads that are vinegar based. Tasted July 2012.
3.5 Stars
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René Mure Pinot Gris 2007, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France$17.95
A very clean wine. I'm not normally a Pinot Gris enthusiast but with wine this good, I may soon become one. Some tropical fruit and quite light on the palate. Crisp and very refreshing. Try this Alsatian white as an aperitif or pair it with fettuccini chicken alfredo - perfection!
3.5 Stars
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Tawse Sketches Of Niagara Riesling 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$17.95
How about a top-notch off-dry Riesling… We do this very well in Ontario as Tawse demonstrates with this beautifully balanced example from the 2010 vintage. A fruit forward, clean, and very food friendly style with just a touch of sweetness. Pair it with an Asian dish or with a salad topped with spice rubbed chicken. Tasted Jan 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Bernard Defaix Côte De Lechet Chablis 1er Cru 2008, Ac
Burgundy, France$31.95
Chablis is a satellite of the French appellation of Burgundy. The Chardonnay here has a pronounced minerality and freshness when compared to its buttery counterparts in the Côte de Beaune. This premier cru will benefit from 2 to 5 years in the cellar over which it will develop a fullness on the palate to balance out the crisp acidity right now. Aged Chablis is always worth the wait.
3.5 Stars
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Belje Grasevina 2009, Suho Vrhunsko
Croatia$16.95
The most widely planted white grape variety in Croatia is Graševina. It is also known as Welchriesling in Austria and is of no relation to the traditional Rieslings from Alsace and Germany that we are more familiar with.
The nose is filled with a combination of floral and stone mineral notes intertwined with an unusual honeyed sort of apricot twist. As it rolls across your palate, the slightly exotic taste is clean, refreshing and finishes with just a touch of spice. Serve this well chilled and enjoy it with cold salads. Tasted Feb 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Norman Hardie County Pinot Noir 2009, VQA Prince Edward County, Unfiltered
Ontario, Canada$39.00
A Canadian cellar candidate, I love it. There is a tremendous amount of experience inside a bottle of Norman Hardie wine and it shows through a complexity that invites one to think they are sipping from an older-world bottle. At the moment, this Prince Edward County Pinot is showing a pronounced mix of earth and red fruit in addition to that typical Pinot cherry acidity. Give it a few years in the cellar to let it come together and enjoy with baked ham anytime after 2013. (Northof9finewine, April 2011)
3.5 Stars
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Malivoire Mottiar Chardonnay 2009, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Now here is a really good Ontario Chardonnay. Great balance of oak influence and crisp acidity. Should go nicely with whitefish or pan-seared scallops. Drink now or cellar for 2-3 years. (Northof9finewine, May 2011)
3.5 Stars
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Tedeschi Amarone Della Valpolicella 2007, Doc
Veneto, Italy$42.95
The '07 Amarone is the best I have tasted from the this house. Ultra concentrated in the glass showing aromas of raisin, fig, rich blackberry, and chocolate. To taste is divine... mouth-coating flavour and intensity; no edge whatsoever and ready to drink right now. Outstanding with a bite of milk chocolate. Tasted Nov 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Tabali Reserva Especial Chardonnay 2008, Limarí Valley
Chile$18.95
This Chilean wine spent 10 months in French oak which imparts to the wine a softer, rounder body and feeling on the palate. It is not as aggressive as say, a Californian oaked Chard. Think of the style as somewhere between Meursault and Chablis in terms of buttery richness vs. minerality. Quite nice.
3.5 Stars
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Montecillo Reserva 2006, Rioja
Spain$17.95
Balance is key here (the wood can overpower) and Montecillo has achieved perfect harmony in their 2006. Red fruit abounds: raspberry and cherry; a touch of smoke; the oak is present but in no way intrusive; perhaps just a hint of caramel - lovely. The tannins are like velvet with a juicy sweet core and a lingering finish. I’ve paid much more for wine of this quality – is one bottle enough? Tasted April 2012.
3.5 Stars
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