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
Inniskillin Niagara Estate Pinot Grigio 2012, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$14.95
A bright and fun nose of subtle peach and pear aromatics, with a crisp and refreshing palate. Great choice to kick start dinner parties, or pair with fried calamari or vegetarian appetizers.
3.0 Stars
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Château Ducla 2010, Ac Bordeaux Supérieur
Bordeaux, France$12.90
Earthy aromas and flavours of violet incense, dried leaves, cassis, wet clay, cooking spice and dried herbs. Medium bodied with grippy, maybe slightly green, tannin, this is certainly a wine that calls for protein, but not a bad intro to Bordeaux.
2.5 Stars
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Robertson Winery Prospect Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Wo Robertson, Limited Release
South Africa$17.95
A really interesting wine that's done in a savoury, slightly rustic, Old World style. Dark berries, dried fig, wet earth and cooking spice aromas on the nose with flavours of sharpened pencil, purple figs, black cherry and a slight leafiness. Medium bodied palate with fine, but firm, tannin and fresh acidity. Try this with grilled rack of lamb or or beef brisket.
2.5 Stars
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Monte Antico 2009, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$15.95
A decent Tuscan red, at a very appealing price. Pouring ruby-garnet, the nose is filled with dark cherry, plum, cured meat, black licorice, and sundried black olive. Dry, grippy tannins on the palate. Flavours of dark fruits, spice and meat offer rustic charm with vibrant acidity to give lift. Good value.
2.5 Stars
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