mmarynissen
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Assistant Sommelier at Langdon Hall in Cambridge, Ontario
I love wine and drink a lot of it and for what its worth I like to share my opinion!
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Domaine Des Aubuisières Cuvée De Silex Vouvray 2007, Ac
Loire, France$17.95
Tasted this wine in tasting group and really enjoyed it but I am a big fan of Vouvrays!
The nose hits you at first with a can of corn (always a giveaway for me) and then develops nicely into an array of banana, ginger, a beeswax note with a touch of white pepper.
Just slightly off-dry this is a nice backyard sipper or would pair nicely with a grilled turkey breast.
3.5 Stars
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A By Acacia Pinot Noir 2007, California
California, Usa$16.95
stewed fruit, cranberry, raspberry, mocha and a slight earth & spice note.
the palate comes through with warm fruit, a string of acidity with a warm lingering finish.
great
Pairs nicely with many dishes or even simple patio sipping.
3.0 Stars
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Santa Julia Magna 2005, Mendoza, Estate Btld.
Argentina$14.95
The nose was something else though, leather, black licorice, warm stewed raspberries and blackberries with just a touch of sweat.....mmmmm.....
On the palate it was a big mouthful of jam and juice with some firm tannins. So what I did was carefully place it all back into the bottle (from my makeshift decanter....a crystal waterford vase) and let it sit overnight. I had it tonight with dinner and it was beautiful. The day had let those tannins soften so it was a mouthful of soft juicy jam in the palate.
I was very pleased with this wine and am going to give the 2 other bottles I purchased some time to rest in the cellar for a couple of years.
2.5 Stars
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Michel David Clos Du Ferré Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine 2007, Ac, Sur Lie
Loire, France$14.95
I didn't want to do it, I just wanted to drink a glass (er bottle or 2) of wine tonight and not think about what I am drinking...but dammit I just can't do it.
My mind has been a mess, we wrote our Italy exam today and its all I have had on my mind for the last week...so I decided to go with a nice, light easy drink French wine (take that Italy!).
If you are not familiar with Muscadet, add it to your list of wines to try. The varietal finds it home in the Loire on the Ocean and is a classic pairing with fish, shellfish....anything from the ocean basically!
The best way for me to describe it is the grassyness of a Sauvignon Blanc, the fruit of a Riesling and the spritz of a vinho verde. Dont get me wrong it is not that complex just perfect to sip while the man makes some seafood for dinner (your the best Jayme). I was familiar with this wine as we tasted it in class, that's what prompted me to purchase a bottle.
It would be great chilled on a warm summers day on its own, or with some lighter fare. This wine in particular has great peach, apple and citrus nuances. The slight spritz on the palate is a refreshing jolt to bring the wine to life.
2.5 Stars
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Eberle Estate Chardonnay 2007, Paso Robles
California, Usa$22.95
I am not a big Cali Chard girl, usually I cannot find the balance between the fruit, the alcohol and the oak. This wine won me over though. Tasted at a tasting group for class and I could barely spit this one out.
Beautiful golden colour. The nose was all butterscotch and vanilla. There was some heat but for the most part I felt the alcohol was well intrigrated. Vanilla, pineapple, butterscotch pudding are the descriptors I walked away with.
A changing moment for me with Cali chards!
2.5 Stars
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Fontanafredda Barbera D'alba Raimonda 2005, Doc
Piedmont, Italy$16.95
This is an alltime fav of mine, easy drinking, everyday wine!
Okay first I must tell you this was my last bottle of this wine and the LCBO doesnt have anymore (believe it was released around this time last year), so I was a bit sad to be drinking the last one, I didnt really want to share with Jayme!
So to describe this wine....the nose is amazing! slightly confected, raspberry, cherries, plum, with a slight hint of tobacco and cigar.
The palate doesnt disappoint, the oak comes through a bit stronger in the mouth, stewed cherries and other red berries. Very juicy mouthfeel, medium tannins, firm acid but so well balanced.
This wine is so great to just have on its own, as I did (didnt go to well with the wings and fries we had for dinner....that where the beer came in handy)
This wine is a fav of mine so hopefully the LCBO will carry the product again so you all and myself can partake!
2.5 Stars
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