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
Coyote's Run Red Paw Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012, VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$24.95
A funky style Pinot that will only please a certain palate
Description: Light garnet in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This wine features dusty old wood, cherry, barnyard, figs and mushrooms. Medium body with mild tannins, good acidity and a fairly long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Note: Lightly chill and serve in a Balloon style glassware
Drink now on its own or pair it with Duck Breasts with Port, Fig and Shallot Sauce.
Tasted: 27 April 2016
Score: 8.5/10, Value: 8/10 (Sale: 8.5/10) Total: 16.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5
2.5 Stars
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Migration Chardonnay 2013, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$34.95
Classic RRV Chard, love it
Description: Bright yellow gold in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This wine features medium toasted oak, butter, lemon, tangerine, peach, peaches & cream corn, fresh dill, lemon meringue, and apple blossom on the nose. Medium+ body with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Note:
Drink now or in the next 7 years on its own or pair it with Poached Corvina Seabass.
Tasted: 13 February 2017
Top Pick
Score: 9+/10, Value: 9/10, Total: 18+/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4+
2.5 Stars
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Domaine Toussaint Vouvray 2013, Ac
Loire, France$15.95
A blend of sweet & sour fruit
Description: Medium straw in colour with a medium intense nose. This wine features light oak, pink grapefruit, lemon, pineapple, passion fruit, quince and limestone. Medium body with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: A little too sour on the finish
Interesting Note: Unlike some of their other Special Reserve wines from Ontario, this one isn’t VQA.
Drink now or in the next 3 years on its own or pair it with Tuna Tartare served on Avocado Brunoise, drizzled with Sweet & Sour Sauce, WhiteTruffle Oil and Red Caviar.
Tasted: 20 May 2015
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5+/10 Total: 17.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
2.5 Stars
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Nugan Estate Third Generation Chardonnay 2013, Southeastern Australia
Australia$11.95
If this was $25 Chard, I would be disappointed, but this is under $12
Description: Deep straw in colour with a medium intense nose. This wine features light oak, lemon, dusty spiced oak, green & yellow apples, ginger, hazel & pine nuts and poached peach. Medium body with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Note: On a blind I would think this maybe a Fiano
Drink now or in the next couple of years on its own or pair it with seared chicken with caramelized onions and apples.
Tasted: 8 Aug 2015
Best Buy
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 9+/10 (Sale: 9.5/10) Total: 18/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
2.5 Stars
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Citra Cerasuolo Rose D' Abruzzo 2014
Abruzzo, Italy$9.00
For $8.45 you get a lot for the money
Description: Light ruby in colour with a medium to medium+ intense nose. This wine features sour cherry, strawberry, mulberry, peach pit, and rhubarb. Medium to light body with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: Has bitter notes
Drink now on its own or pair it with seared pork chops served with ginger and rhubarb chutney.
Tasted: 27 May 2015
Best Buy
Score: 8.5/10, Value: 10/10 Total: 18.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5
2.5 Stars
Campo Viejo Tempranillo Rose 2014
Rioja, Spain$10.50
Can’t beat the quality & price for this Rosé which is dry but smooth as silk
Description: Light cranberry in colour with a medium intense nose. This wine features cherry candy, peach, strawberry, watermelon, rhubarb and Spy apple. Medium body with good acidity and a fairly long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Note: Consistently a great Rosé, but I think this is so far my favourite vintage.
Drink now or in the next couple years on its own or pair it with spicy deep fried chicken
Tasted: 16 May 2015
Amazing Value & Best Buy
Score: 9+/10, Value: 9.5/10 Total: 19/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4.5
2.5 Stars
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Kim Crawford South Island Pinot Noir 2014, Marlborough
Marlborough, New Zealand$22.95
Nothing complex, just a nice easy drinking wine
Description: Light ruby in colour with a medium intense nose. This wine features cherry, raspberry, strawberry and watermelon. Medium light body with good acidity and a fairly long length.
Negatives: None
Remember to chill Pinots to 15 C or 59 F
Thanks to my friend Doug who recommended this wine
Drink now or in the next couple years on its own or pair it with Salmon with a herb butter sauce.
Tasted: 15 May 2015
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+
2.5 Stars
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Rodney Strong Chardonnay 2013, Sonoma County
California, Usa$23.95
A good crisp, slightly oaked California Chard
Description: Light gold in colour with a medium intense nose. This wine features light toasted oak, lemon, green apple, pink grapefruit, pineapple, pear and oak spice. Medium+ body with good acidity and a fairly long length.
Negatives: None
Drink now or in the next 3 years on its own or pair it with Peruvian Style Roast Chicken (marinated in olive oil, lime juice, garlic and spices and oven roasted until tender and the skin is crispy).
Tasted: 11 February 2016
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5+/10 Total: 17.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
2.5 Stars
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Strewn Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$20.25
Love the nose & although a tad astringent the taste is still quite good
Description: Dark ruby in colour with a medium to medium+ intense nose. This wine features cedar, black & red currants, plum, cassis, cloves, cinnamon, bell pepper, dry herbs, tobacco leaves, leather and purple lilacs on the nose. Medium+ body with medium tannins, good acidity and a fairly long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Note: Decanting for min 30 minutes is recommended to smooth out the astringency.
Drink now or in the next 3-5 years on its own or pair it with Red Wine Braised Oxtail.
Tasted: 20 February 2016
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5+/10 Total: 17.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
2.5 Stars
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Hahn Pinot Noir 2014, Monterey County
California, Usa$19.95
For those that like sweet Pinots
Description: Medium ruby in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This wine features sweet cranberry, dark chocolate Maraschino cherry and Christmas cake. Full body with light tannins, average acidity and a fairly long length.
Negatives: Some heat from the 14.5% alcohol
Drink now on its own or pair it with Roasted Turkey with Apple-Onion stuffing.
Tasted: 12 Nov 2015
Score: 5/10, Value: 5/10 Total: 10/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 2.5
2.5 Stars
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