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
Seguin Manuel Vieilles Vignes Chassagne Montrachet 2010, Ac
Burgundy, France$57.95
Straw with light gold in colour with a medium to medium+ intense nose.
Positives: An expressive wine featuring lemon, peach, pineapple, flint, green apple, grapefruit and limestone. Medium body with high acidity a long length.
Negatives: A touch too sour on the finish
Interesting Notes: Coming to LCBO July 6
Drink now and suggest pairing this with wahoo escovitch.
Tasted: 13 June 13
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5+/10 Total: 18/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
4.0 Stars
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Bachelder Pinot Noir 2011, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa$34.95
Medium light ruby in colour with a medium intense nose.
A quality Pinot that threads between new & old world
Positives: This wine features pine, cherry, strawberry, beets, pomegranate and forest dew. Medium minus body with light tannins, good acidity & a fairly long length.
Negatives: None
Drink now on or in the next 3-5 years on its own or pair it with Ahi Tuna.
Tasted: 20 March 2014
Score: 9/10, Value: 8.5+/10, Total: 18/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4
4.0 Stars
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Finca Villacreces Pruno 2011
Ribera Del Duero, Spain$21.95
Dark ruby in colour with a medium intense nose.
Smooth, juicy, crisp and yummy
Positives: This wine features cedar, prunes, blackberry, mulberry, raspberry, leather, licorice sour cherry, espresso, thyme & mustard seed. Full body with medium+ tannins with good acidity & a long length.
Negatives: A little heat from the 14% alcohol
Interesting Note: Decant for an hour before serving
Drink now or in the next 7-10 years on its own or pair it with grilled Rosemary/Dijon crusted lamp chops.
Tasted: 1 March 2014
Best Buy
Score: 9+/10, Value: 9.5/10 (Clearance price 9.5+/10)
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4+
4.0 Stars
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Glen Carlou Petit Verdot/Tannat 2009
Paarl, South Africa$14.75
Dark ruby in colour with a medium+ intense nose.
Reminds me of Hubba Bubba grape gum
Positives: This wine features cedar, prunes, dark cherry, raspberry, hickory, iodine, cocoa, eucalyptus, pepper and licorice. Full body with medium+ tannins, good acidity & a long length.
Negatives: Lots of heat from the 14.5% alcohol
Interesting Note: If you have a cold, inhale this, as it will clear your nasal passages.
Drink now or in the next 7 years on its own or pair it with dry rubbed beef ribs.
Tasted: 21 March 2014
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5+/10, Total: 17.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
4.0 Stars
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Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma Coast
California, Usa$27.95
Bright gold in colour with a medium intense nose.
A nice cool climate style Chard from California
Positives: This wine features light oak, white flowers, peach, pear, lemon and limestone. Medium body with good acidity & a fairly long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Note: Use the smaller cool climate Chard glass, highlights the lemon and limestone.
Drink now or in the next 3 years on its own or pair it with lemon pepper grilled catfish.
Tasted: 10 April 2014
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5+/10, Total: 17.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
4.0 Stars
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Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc 2012, Wo
Stellenbosch, South Africa$19.85
Light gold in colour with a medium to medium+ intense nose.
Great quality Chenin for a great price
Positives: This wine features lime, green apple, lemon rind, ripe pear, flint, white pepper, limestone and a touch of honey. Medium body with good acidity and a long length
Negatives: A little heat from the 14% alcohol
Interesting Point: 1.The winery uses no herbicides or pesticides and the grapes are handpicked. 2.This wine is an age worthy Chenin that will only get better with age. 3. The best glass was the Chardonnay/Viognier Riedel stemware.
Drink now or in the next 10 years on its own or and pair it with P.E.I. Mussels Sautéed with Garlic, Shallots & Parsley in White Wine Sauce.
Tasted: 6 July 2014
Best Buy & Top Pick
Score: 9.5/10, Value: 10/10, Total: 19.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4.5
4.0 Stars
Bodegas Ostatu Reserva 2008
Rioja, Spain$29.95
Complex, well balanced & simply delicious
Description: Deep dark ruby in colour with an intense nose. This complex wine features sandalwood, blueberry, dried cherry, plum, orange zest, cola, cigar box, sage, rosemary, curried meats, Allspice and white pepper. Full body with medium tannins, good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Point: Sourced from 50 year old vines, and aged in French oak for 16 months.
Drink now or in the next 15 years on its own or pair it with Spicy Sausage and Sage Lasagna.
Tasted: 30 Oct 2015
Top Pick
Score: 9+/10, Value: 9/10 Total: 18+/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4+
4.0 Stars
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Yalumba Viognier 2013, Eden Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$24.95
Smooth, rich, elegant & so beautiful
Description: Light gold in colour with a medium intense nose. This complex wine features orange blossom, honeydew melon, orange, apricot, guava and white pepper. Medium+ body and with good acidity and a very long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Point: Best non Condrieu Viognier I’ve had. Far superior in every sense than Yalumba’s Y Series Viognier (see my previous review).
Drink now or in the next 10 of years on its own or pair it with Spicy Honey Glazed BBQ Chicken with Crispy Sweet Potato Fries.
Tasted: 31 Aug 2015
Top Pick & Best Buy
Score: 9.5/10, Value: 9.5/10 Total: 19/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4.5
4.0 Stars
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Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Stellenbosch, South Africa$48.00
An expressive Cab, but on the expensive side
Description: Medium to dark ruby in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This wine oak, blackcurrants, blackberry, plum, raspberry, turmeric, espresso, cassis, and tomato leaves. Full body with medium to medium+ tannin, good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: Touch hot from the 14.5% alcohol.
Interesting Note: A lot of information about this wine on the back label, which is nice to see.
Drink now or in the next 5-7 of years on its own or pair it with Grilled Sage Rubbed Lamb Chops.
Tasted: 25 July 2017
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5/10 (Clearance price: 9/10) Total: 17/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
4.0 Stars
Luis Felipe Edwards L F E 900 Single Vineyard Blend 2012
Central Valley, Chile$24.75
From the bottle to the wine, this wine feels & taste expensive, but isn’t!
Description: Deep purple to ruby in colour with a high intense nose. This complex wine features cedar, dark cherry, raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, eucalyptus, espresso, cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, tobacco leaves, oregano, sage and violets on the nose. Full body with medium+ tannin, good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: Some heat coming from the 14.5% alcohol
Interesting Note: The vineyards that yield this wine are located 900 meters above sea level thus the name.
Drink now or in the next 5 years on its own or pair it with Seared Rosemary Mint Lamb Chops.
Tasted: 15 April 2016
Best buy & Top Pick
Score: 9+/10, Value: 9.5/10 Total: 18.5+/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4+
4.0 Stars
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