Shawn McCormick
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Passionate local wine/food supporter. Sommelier-in-training. Wine blogger. Tech guy and social media enthusiast. Chief Instigator of Uncork Ontario iPhone/iPod App (Ontario Winery Locator) in iTunes Store!
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G. Marquis Ice Rosé The Silver Line, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$23.75
A light salmon hue to this wine hides the fairly strong fruit nose wrapped inside. On the nose, candied cherry and raspberry with a hint of kirsch liqueur and a slight mineral undertone. The palate surprises with fairly dry citrus & sour cherry notes and a touch of sweetness from the icewine dosage only momentarily at mid-palate. An easy drinking aperitif or accompaniment for appetizers or cheese.
3.0 Stars
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Malivoire Musqué Spritz 2012, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Medium sweet sipper with notes of fresh peach, tangerine, melon, & hint of lemon. Light effervescence & mod. acidity keep it from cloying. Fun wine!
3.0 Stars
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14 Hands Hot To Trot White Blend 2011, Washington State
Washington, Usa$12.00
A little non descript but there is some stone fruit, melon & apple on both the nose and palate. Medium weight with some sweetness gives way to a cleansing slightly bitter lemon pith finish. Good patio sipper - serve well chilled!
3.0 Stars
Francis Coppola Sofia Rosé 2014, Monterey County
California, Usa$24.95
Subdued strawberry, light ripe raspberry. Palate is light sweet berries at first and then drying citrus pith. Cleansing acidity. Refreshing but not really memorable
3.0 Stars
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Tinhorn Creek Oldfield Series 2bench Rosé 2012, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$22.99
Very pale orange-salmon colour. Fresh red fruit on the nose. The palate is strawberry, raspberry and a hint of tart fruit like cranberry rhubarb. it seems off dry at first and then finishes crisply with a hint of tannins (this is a Cab Franc/Syrah blend) Superb summer sipper or pairing with curried dishes.
3.0 Stars
G. Marquis The Silver Line Chardonnay Single Vineyard Niagara Stone Road 2011, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$17.95
Bright medium yellow-green colour. Nose of melon, lees, light tropical fruit, citrus and some sweet spices. On the palate, lots of fresh fruit with sweet red apples, pineapple, and light lemon. Cinnamon, light clove and a hint of white pepper contrast the butterscotch & vanilla notes from the 6 months in oak. It has nice acidity and the citrus provides a quite fresh finish, with a medium-long butterscotch finish.
3.0 Stars
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Rosewood Natalie's Süssreserve Riesling 2008, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$15.05
I first tasted this around the release and just re-tasted now in May 2013. The petrol has developed nicely, and the notes of beeswax, lime, and honey prevail on the nose. The palate adds some luscious stone fruit sweetness and a searing acidity that cleanses the palate with a lemon peel finish. Lovely drinking right now, alone or with a spicy Asian dish.
3.0 Stars
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Calamus Meritage 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$30.20
I admit it. I have this thing for Meritage (Ontario’s version of a “Bordeaux blend”…we just can’t call it that). With 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot – all from a great vintage in Ontario…I loved this wine.On the nose I detected cassis, vanilla, and dark chocolate. The palate seemed true to this and added more fruit notes from both red and dark fruits (red raspberry, black cherries). The tannins are already well integrated. I would likely only cellar this another 3-4 years at most, but if you wanted to break open a bottle now, it is raring to go. I thought it was $27.20
3.0 Stars
Legends Estates Reserve Cabernet/Merlot 2002, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$17.95
After 20 mins this wine opens up the fruit that appears hidden at first. Great accompaniment to meat...maybe even a steak. Quite dry on the finish.
3.0 Stars
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Trumpour's Mill Riesling 2008, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$15.95
With a bit of age this one is showing a bit more golden hue to it and the petrol aromas are more pronounced, especially when the cork is first pulled. Along with the petrol I picked up lemon-lime, and a strong nose of county minerality. Light and mouth-watering, the palate exhibits refreshing lime, and steely minerality. The dry finish and medium+ acidity leave one's mouth watering for sure...and there is a decently long lime finish.
3.0 Stars
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