Mark Britton
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There are thousands of wine blogs out there and thousands more if you include blogs on spirits and beer. Why is that? Well because wine is a fascinating subject with a broad and expanding consumer base. If you study wine you learn about wine, culture, language, geography, business, viticulture, viniculture, weather systems, terroir, history... the list goes on. So there is plenty to write about and always more to learn.
What I do on towineman is nothing earth shattering. I don't claim to know any more than the hundreds of thousands of "wine experts" that exist. However I absolutely love the subject and I absolutely love drinking the products. That passion will come across in what I envision to be good and honest writing on a subject I enjoy.
I am WSET educated to the advanced level and will continue to learn wine and spirits at every opportunity. However I don't plan on overcomplicating the subject to the point of it being intolerable. At the end of the day I am a wine consumer like everyone else. With that perspective at the forefront my goal is, with a Canadian focus (Ontario mainly), to make your experience of wine, spirits, and beer more enjoyable. Simple.
I hope you enjoy.
- Mark
Reviews
Henry Of Pelham Pinot Grigio 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$14.95
I feel as though Pinot Grigio is a taste it before you buy it wine because too many lack any flavour. I am happy to have tasted this so I can recommend it to you. It is loaded with fresh, crisp acidity and tropical fruit flavours. A very nice Pinot Grigio made in the traditional Italian style.
3.0 Stars
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Zuccardi Organica Malbec Rosé 2011, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$13.95
I love Malbec and apparently I love Malbec Rose. This wine starts with a nice Ruby Red colour which is more red wine than many other rose's out there. It shows nice concentrated fruit juice flavours of Cranberry and Raspberry well integrated with nice acidity and a decently long finish on the palate. For those who think rose is too sweet, or won't try it because they are "red wine drinkers" this could be a good option for you.
3.0 Stars
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Callia Alta Malbec 2011, San Juan
Argentina$10.90
Another quality Malbec at an affordable price. $10.95. This wine is more fruit forward than most Malbecs and as a result has softer tannins.
3.0 Stars
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Southbrook Connect Red 2011, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$17.95
I found this to be a black cherry bomb on both the nose and the palate with slight hints of vanilla... but only slight. I also found the wine to be overly sour which lingered into a decently long finish. To me this is a food wine, not a sipping wine, but likely wouldn't make my top recommendations list.
3.0 Stars
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Mission Hill Five Vineyards Chardonnay 2010, VQA Okanagan
British Columbia, Canada$15.95
Don't let the very pale and watery colour alarm you this wine has plenty of structure, body, and flavour. Aged in stainless steel gives the wine a refreshing and crisp taste, with fresh lemon, sour apple and honeydew melon coming through. A fresh Chardonnay and a good value at $16.
2.5 Stars
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Le Parisien Pinot Noir 2009, Pays D' Oc Igp
Languedoc, France$13.10
A bit sour and overly tannic wine. The nose is pleasant with black cherry and some floral aromas, but they are not echoed on the palate which shows aggressive tannins. Not a horrible wine, but there are countless examples of better pinots out there.
2.5 Stars
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Beringer Founders' Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, California
California, Usa$18.00
A very nice Cab Sauv and not too overpowering. Blackcurrant dominates, with hints of black cherry and plum. The tannins are soft for only being a 2009 so this wine can certainly be consumed now especially when paired with red meat.
2.5 Stars
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14 Hands Hot To Trot White Blend 2010, Washington Sate
Washington, Usa$8.75
A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, & Viognier this wine is very refreshing and loaded with fruit. It shows lots of green apple, lemon, peach, and a hint of residual sugar as the Viognier shines through. A simple, simple, wine that would be great to host with and great to drink a lot of.
2.5 Stars
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Rosehall Run Defiant Pinot Noir 2011, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada$18.95
This is the 2011 Pinot noir from PEC producer Rosehall Run. It's pretty light in colour and really doesn't show $18.95 on the palate. It is an introductory Pinot from a pretty good producer and though not a bad wine it should probably be priced a bit lower
2.5 Stars
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Barefoot Pinot Grigio
California, Usa$12.95
This is the most basic of basic white wines. It shows nothing on the nose, but some fresh citrus fruit on the palate. It is a refreshing summer drink, but certainly shows its $9.95 price point.
2.5 Stars
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