The Wine Sisters
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The Wine Sisters are Erin and Courtney Henderson - sister sommeliers who love to eat, drink, and be pretty merry.
You could say our love of wine runs in the family. When we were kids, our dad, who also worked in the wine business, would travel the world's wine regions and come home with enchanting tales of the champagne caves in France or the impossibly steep vineyard slopes in Germany.
We like to joke that when all the other kids were learning to ride their bikes, we were learning about fermentation.
Well, fast forward 20 years or so, and we've both earned our sommelier certification through CAPS. We went on to work as sommeliers and restaurant managers in Toronto, and in 2010 we decideded to open our own sommelier services and wine events agency.
And so just like our Dad did with us, we're now telling others about wine regions we've visited and new wines we've tasted. And we can't wait to talk with you about it, too.
Reviews
Vineland Estates Elevation St. Urban Riesling 2011, VQA Niagara Escarpment, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Medium bodied with flavours of key lime pie, wet stone, and honey this wine has a slight sweetness that is easily kept in check with crisp acidity. A great wine to enjoy with spicy Thai curries, grilled prawns or roast pork tenderloin.
3.5 Stars
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Burrowing Owl Merlot 2010, VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$39.95
Aromas of concentrated red cherry, plum, and a slight hickory smoke note. Juicy flavours of red cherry, plum and raspberry, with a subtle earthiness and some spice. Medium bodied with fine but firm tannins and balanced acidity. Overall, a joy to drink.
3.5 Stars
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13th Street Premier Cuvée 2008, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Traditional Method
Ontario, Canada$34.95
A fine example of why Ontario can produce world class sparklers. Fresh and bright, with aromas and flavours of lemon cake, brioche and yellow apple. Delicate bubbles and excellent balance make for an elegant pretty wine that can be paired with everything from fresh seafood to fruity desserts, or simply enjoyed solo.
3.5 Stars
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Lallier Grande Réserve Grand Cru Brut Champagne
Champagne, France$48.95
A beautifully balanced and sophisticated bubbly of fantastic value. Rich and full bodied with creamy marzipan, shortbread cookie, lemon curd and ginger spice flavours. Creamy texture with soft bubbles and a refreshing seam of acidity. Wonderfully elegant.
3.5 Stars
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Zanna Riserva Montepulciano D'abruzzo Colline Teramane 2007, Docg
Abruzzo, Italy$34.95
Still dark purple ruby, this has an intriguing nose of soy sauce, celery salt, baked dark fruit, sun dried tomato, and black marker. Concentrated and dense on the palate with grippy, sticky tannin and flavours of dark berries, tamarind paste, cooking spice, black olive, rosemary/sage herbs and leather. Old world Italian that after five years old it could still use some time, but very enjoyable and worth picking up for the cellar.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Parent Pinot Noir Bourgogne 2011, Ac
Burgundy, France$21.95
Excited to see this return to Vintages, as it's a fantastic red Burgundy at a terrific price. Bright and fresh with red raspberry, wild flowers, light spice and mineral notes. Juicy palate with vibrant acidity and great length, try this with prime rib or roast pork tenderloin.
3.5 Stars
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Stratus Gamay 2010, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$29.00
Bright ruby red with slightly garnet tinges, with an alluring nose of dusty herbs, bright red cherry and black licorice. The palate is light-to-midweight with vibrant acidity and low but firm tannin and flavours of bright red fruit, wild herbs and faint spiciness. Drink now with cioppino, braised beef or burgers.
3.5 Stars
Malivoire Chardonnay 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$19.95
This is a wine that certainly punches above its weight for value and quality. Flavours of baking spice, clementine orange, ripe orchard fruit and a mineral finish, this is a constant in our cellars. Enjoy with grilled halibut or salmon, roast chicken or medium hard cheeses like Mimolette or aged Cheddar.
3.5 Stars
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Burrowing Owl Chardonnay 2010, VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$24.90
A bit angular and austere with a dominate flinty/sulphur note that takes a while to get past. Eventually aromas of caraway seed, green apple and wet rock come to the surface. The palate is creamy, with flavours of lemon/lime and green apple, but with a curious corn nut note that really sticks out. Had higher expectations, but worth a revisit in a few years.
3.5 Stars
La Cappuccina Soave 2012, Doc
Veneto, Italy$14.95
An excellent warm weather sipper at a fantastic price. Mid weight and slightly oily on the palate with fresh flavours of peach, pear and white flowers. A great party wine.
3.5 Stars
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