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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Calamus Pinot Gris 2013, VQA Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$16.95
Nice mid-weight PG with solid fruit, a balance between the acidity and the slight sweetness, and a crisp finish. Paired well with a pasta dish accented with some slightly salty prosciutto.
2.5 Stars
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Königschaffhausen Steingrüble Pinot Noir 2011, Qba Baden
Baden, Germany$17.95
A light,very drinkable Pinot that is simple but good value. Strawberry and cherry notes with a hint of sweet spice and vanilla. Very smooth and palate follows nose closely. Not very complex but decent food pairing wine.
2.5 Stars
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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
2.5 Stars
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Château Des Charmes Cabernet Merlot 2006, VQA Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$12.95
A tough vintage for sure in Ontario. With cherry, sour plum, and some menthol/herbaceous notes, the nose is fairly true to the palate. The wine opens up with some time (or decanting). There's lots of acidity and decent tannins through the short, tart-cherry finish.
2.5 Stars
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Trumpour's Mill Pinot Noir 2008, VQA Prince Edward County, Estate Btld.
Ontario, Canada$18.95
2008 Trumpours Mill Estate Bottled Pinot Noir: The nose belies the price point on this value Pinot Noir. Lots of earthiness and a touch of barnyard funk cover notes of cassis, strawberry and dark cherries. On the palate, ripe cherries & dark fruit and an unexpected medium-bodied mouthfeel. Sweet spice and vanilla from the oak round out the acidity but it remains crisp and refreshing with a tart cherry finish and a slight mineral chalkiness. Drink with a mushroom lasagna or anything duck-based. Fantastic value impressed me.
2.5 Stars
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G. Marquis The Silver Line Pinot Noir 2011, VQA Niagara On The Lake, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Quite a deep cherry colour on the Pinot Noir gives some hint to the weight behind this Pinot. The nose is a delicious blend of dark cherry, pipe tobacco, sweet cranberry, strawberry (unexpected jammyness), and sweet spices. On the palate, the cherry dominates with nuances of sweet spice, earthiness, and cranberry. Another super food friendly wine, the acidity is quite high and keeps the palate fresh. A very good value wine.
2.5 Stars
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Domaine Du Rey Colombard Sauvignon 2011, Cotes Du Gascogne
Southwest, France$11.00
I found this a strange wine. Nose at first gives off NZ style Sauv Blanc notes - grass, gooseberry, some light fruit. Then the straw hits. The palate is all straw with slightly nutty component & some astringent acidity.
2.5 Stars
Hubbs Creek Gamay Rose Sussreserve 2012, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$17.95
A delectable bowl full of fresh strawberries and raspberries greets your nose. It just screams fresh fruit. The palate is a little more reserved but there is a great yin and yang interplay between the sussreserve sweetness and a decent helping of acidity. The palate adds some light cherry notes and just a hint of earthiness, and the great County minerality is evident. A superb, food-friendly wine!
2.5 Stars
Peter Lehmann Layers Red 2008, Barossa, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$17.95
Lovely layers of cigar box, smoke, luscious red and black fruits, & baking spices. Tannins present but in check, lovely balance and doing well for an '08. Nice spice on finish. Tasted March 2015.
0.5 Stars
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Henry Of Pelham Reserve Cabernet/Merlot 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Fruit filled without being jammy, the nose exudes fruit (raspberry and blackberry) and oak notes on an expressive earthy background. The wine is dry and spicy mid-palate with mocha notes above the delicious fruit. The tannins are a bit drying, the moderate acidity refreshing, and the fruit finish lingers beautifully. Superb wine to age for 5-8 years.
0.5 Stars
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