Edward Rasiulis
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Certified CAPPS Sommelier since 2008. Lived in the Cayman Islands reviewing wines for under $25. Back home in Toronto, started up Twilight Wines to offer wine & spirit consultation, wine reviews, restaurant management, manage wine events and wine & glassware presentations, plus anything else with wines.
For more wine reviews by me please visit my web site at: www.twilightwines.com
Reviews
Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Puente Alto
Maipo Valley, Chile$22.95
Not complex but a solid Cab
Description: Dark ruby in colour with an intense nose. This wine features cedar, lots of blackberry, plums, mocha, Allspice, turmeric and leather. Full body average with medium+ tannins, good acidity and a fairly long length with the alcohol well integrated.
Negatives: None
Drink now or in the next 5 years on its own or pair it with Parmesan and Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin.
Tasted: 16 Dec 2015
Best Buy at sale price
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5+/10 (Sale price: 9/10) Total: 17.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
3.5 Stars
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Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir 2013
Marlborough, New Zealand$19.95
A juicy, mid weight, well balance & delicious Pinot for under $20
Description: Medium ruby to garnet colour with a medium+ intense nose. This wine features pine, cherry, raspberry, strawberry, rhubarb, forest greens and fresh cut carnations on the nose. Medium body with mild tannin, good acidity and a fairly long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Note: Slightly chill and if you can use the balloon style Pinot glass
Drink now or in the next 3 years on its own or pair it with Dry Rubbed Oven Roasted Brisket stuffed with Garlic, Rosemary and Pine-nuts.
Tasted: 7 April 2016
Best buy
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 9/10 Total: 17.5+/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
3.5 Stars
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Creekside Laura's Red 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$25.00
A quality Ontario wine for under $20
Description: Dark ruby in colour with an intense nose. A fairly complex wine featuring cedar, black & red currants, black raspberry, cloves, cinnamon, dried herbs, mint, cassis, smoked Montreal meat, black pepper, leather and tomato leaves. Medium body with dry tannins, good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Note: This shows the world that Ontario red wines can be of good quality at a reasonable price.
Drink now or in the next couple of years on its own or pair it with Lamb Chops in Moroccan BBQ Sauce.
Tasted: 18 July 2015
Best Buy
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 9/10, Total: 17.5+/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
3.5 Stars
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Yalumba The Y Series Viognier 2014, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$16.95
A mid-weight, crisp, food friendly Viognier
Description: Medium straw in colour with a medium intense nose. This wine features pink grapefruit, peach pit, honeysuckle, apricot and lychee. Medium body with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: Has a bit of a bitter finish, but not noticeable when paired with food
Drink now or in the next 5 of years on its own or pair it with Coquilles St. Jacques.
Tasted: 30 Aug 2015
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5/10 Total: 18.5+/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
3.5 Stars
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Beaurevoir Tavel Rosé 2014, Ac
Rhône, France$19.95
Unique: Some will like it & some not so much
Description: Light ruby in colour with a medium to medium+ intense nose. This wine features roses, strawberry, cherry, grenadine, apple pit and herbs de Provence. Medium body with some tannin, good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: A touch bitter on the finish
Interesting Point: Using a Chianti/Zin/Riesling glass will bring out the full potential of this wine. Using the larger Sauvignon glass made this wine more watery.
Drink now on its own or in the next year on its own or pair it with Spicy Pumpkin Ratatouille.
Tasted: 8 Oct 2015
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5+/10 Total: 17.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
3.5 Stars
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Beringer Chardonnay 2013, Napa Valley
California, Usa$25.95
Rich, full body Chard
Description: Light gold in colour with a medium to medium+ intense nose. This wine features medium toasted oak, Lily of the Valley, lemon tart, clementine, peaches & cream corn, peach, oak spice and caramel coated apple. Full body with good acidity, a fairly long length and the alcohol is well integrated.
Negatives: The 14.5% alcohol
Drink now or in the next 5 years on its own or pair it with Pan Seared Scallops drizzled with white wine garlic cream sauce.
Tasted: 28 Oct 2015
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5/10 Total: 17+/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
3.5 Stars
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Clos Du Bois Chardonnay Calcaire Russian River Valley 2013
Usa$29.95
A nice, well balanced Chard from California
Description: Light gold in colour with a medium to low intense nose. This wine features lemon meringue, peach, apple, some oak spice, hazelnut, dill and limestone. Medium+ body with good acidity, a long length and the alcohol is well integrated.
Negatives: The 14.5% alcohol
Drink now or in the next 5-7 years on its own or pair it with Hickory Smoked Garlic and Herb Stuffed Cornish Game Hens.
Tasted: 19 April 2016
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5+/10 Total: 17.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
3.5 Stars
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Folie à Deux Chardonnay 2013, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$18.75
My style of Chard; juicy, buttery, creamy, oaked, layered flavours, well balanced & under 14% alcohol
Description: Bright gold in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This complex wine features medium toasted oak, Easter Lily, lemon merengue pie, peach, golden and Spartan apples, honey, clove, ginger, dill, slate & peat smoke. Full body with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None
Drink now or in the next 5 years on its own or pair it with Butternut Squash Ravioli with Garlic Aioli.
Tasted: 27 Oct 2015
Best Buy & Top Pick
Score: 9+/10, Value: 9+/10 Total: 18.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4+
3.5 Stars
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Rainbow's End Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Wo Banghoek, Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$20.95
Quality, complexity, juicy, full force, delicious all at a great price
Description: Dark ruby in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This wine features cedar, blackcurrants, blackberry, dark cherry, plum, anise, cassis, eucalyptus, thyme, turmeric, coffee, mushrooms, spinach and violets on the nose. Full body with medium+ tannins, good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Note: The grapes are hand picked, unfiltered and no fining
Drink now or in the next 3 years on its own or pair it with Broiled Marinated Hanger Steak with grilled butternut squash.
Tasted: 30 March 2016
Best buy
Score: 9/10, Value: 9+/10(Sale price: 9.5+/10) Total: 18+/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4
3.5 Stars
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Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$19.95
Interesting & smooth
Description: Opaque ruby in colour with an intense nose. Primary features are cedar, blackcurrant & eucalyptus followed by blackberry, cassis, granite, cocoa, turmeric, leather and fresh cut carnations on the nose. Full body with medium to medium+ tannins, good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: none
Drink now or in the next 5 years on its own or pair it with Dry Aged Rib Eye with Red Wine Demi Glaze.
Tasted: 19 January 2016
Best Buy
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 9/10 Total: 17.5+/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
3.5 Stars
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