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
Jackson-triggs Delaine Fume Blanc 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$24.95
A fantastic take on the Sauvignon Blanc wine style created by Mondavi. Fermentation began in tank and finished in barrel, where it continued to age for four months, offering a smokey, weighty feel to the otherwise bright, tropical, herbaceous Sauv Blanc. Certainly there is still a kiwi, lychee, herbal component, but the oak aging brings a bit more seriousness to the wine. Try with roast pork loin in creamy mushroom sauce or lightly smoked trout.
3.5 Stars
Jackson-triggs Delaine Syrah 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$32.95
The nose reveals a crushed black pepper, tamarind, campfire smoke, and ripe black fruit. The palate is mid weight but lean and focused, with a mineral edge and flavours of violet incense, black peppercorn and plum. Bright acid and fine grain tannin make for an appealing Rhone style red. Try with grilled lamb chops with rosemary and garlic.
3.5 Stars
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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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Rosehall Run Cuvée County Chardonnay 2010, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$21.95
A very nice Chardonnay that balances ripe tropical fruit flavours with lime and mineral. Fresh and focused with restrained oak and bright acidity with great length.
3.5 Stars
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Jacques Depagneux Côte De Py Morgon 2011, Ac
Beaujolais, France$18.95
A fine example of how masculine and powerful Cru Beauj can be. Pouring a deep purple-ruby, initially the nose is a bit tight, but look for aromas of smoke, earth and red berries. Medium bodied with fine, but grippy, tannins on the palate with earthy flavours of dark berries, dried herbs, clay and spice with a bitter cranberry finish. Put it down for another couple of years and pair with cured meats or braised chicken thighs.
3.5 Stars
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Quails' Gate Chardonnay 2011, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$22.95
Aged 50% in stainless steel and 50% in barrel – 20% new – this is a round, ripe, pleasant drinking chardonnay with aromas of light spice, mineral and a slightly leesy/funky note. Mid weight and focused on the palate with orchard fruit, spice and melon flavours. Quite pleasant with restrained use of oak that would make this enjoyable all year round with anything from crab and avocado salad to herb-roasted chicken.
3.5 Stars
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Villa Ponciago La Réserve Fleurie 2011, Ac
Beaujolais, France$16.25
Gamay, the main grape of Beaujolais, is one of our favourite wines to drink as it’s so versatile. This has flavours of ripe field berries, violet incense, crushed stone and black pepper spice with a lengthy cran-cherry finish. Medium bodied with a great seam of acidity, this pairs nicely with everything from prime rib to roast turkey or duck.
3.5 Stars
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Cave Spring Estate Cabernet Franc 2007, Cave Spring Vineyard, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$24.95
This is a terrific showing of what Ontario can do with Cab Franc. Aged 13 months in a blend of French, Hungarian and American oak, 45% of which was new, this is is quite the powerhouse red coming from the hot ’07 vintage. Ripe aromas of cassis and dark cherry with some face cream and a hint of iodine/bloody notes. Full bodied with concentrated flavours of cassis, earth, fruit roll-up, spice and black licorice, Powerful but elegant with fine tannin, balanced acidity and nice length. Ready to drink now with roast game or braised beef.
3.5 Stars
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Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley
California, Usa$34.75
Brimming with cassis and dark berry fruit, along with mocha and vanilla notes, the full palate is smooth and supple, a tad sweet, with decent tannic grip.
3.5 Stars
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Gray Monk Gewurztraminer 2011, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$19.95
Bright and uplifiting, this has a perfumed nose of lavendar, lemon drops, sweet citrus fruit and canned lychee. Focused and poised with uplifting acidity and flavours of mandarine orange, lemon grass and rose petal. Very pretty wine that pairs beautifully with citrus cured salmon.
3.0 Stars
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