David Brodati, DipWSET
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Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough
Marlborough, New Zealand$17.45
A bouquet of fragrant citrus from this pale Marlborough sav blanc with a slight green tinge. Mineral citrus on the palate with lime the dominant fruit. A viscous medium bodied mouthfeel with bracing acidity. There's some bitterness on the lengthy finish that's a bit too pronounced, but overall consistent Stoneleigh quality. If seafood is on the menu, then grip it n' sip it! July 2013.
3.0 Stars
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Huff Estates Winery Off Dry Riesling 2011
Ontario, Canada$17.95
Huff's off dry riesling presents a rounded fruit driven riesling that while lacking enough precision to move into the 90 range, offers citrus and apple fruit, and late palate lime that with sufficient acidity, harnesses the sweetness. Medium bodied with some viscosity on the palate. Very good to excellent length. June 2014.
3.0 Stars
Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$17.95
Pear, citrus and petrol notes for the nose and honey, lemon and grapefruit on the palate. There's a fullness of mouthfeel with good minerality and juicy acidity integrated well with the alcohol. Not overly complex or lingering, but a good solid quaff. Grip it n' sip it! May 2013.
3.0 Stars
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Rocca Delle Macìe Chianti Riserva 2008
Tuscany, Italy$15.95
Mostly Sangiovese with a little help from its cab sauv and merlot friends. A solid Chianti with notes of red fruits, chocolate, spice box and oak. A full body, the 14.5 ABV is integrated and tannins are moderate. Not overly complex or long but juicy acidity makes this a favourable food companion, particularly for tomato sauce based dishes. Jan. 2014.
3.0 Stars
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Carmen Carmenère Reserva 2011
Colchagua Valley, Chile$11.50
Dark fruit filled nose for this cherry coloured juicy wine. Medium length, rounded, with tannins only making a guest appearance. Very tasty but some heat on the finish that is somewhat diminished when briefly chilled. A nice sipper but also a good playmate for a wide range of vittles. Unbeatable value at $10 (currently on sale at LCBO). Feb 2013.
3.0 Stars
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Goats Do Roam Goat Roti Syrah/Viognier 2010, Wo Coastal Region
South Africa$14.75
Dark ruby color. Somewhat unbalanced. This wine's smokiness and spice dominate, making it a good match for bbq'd fare. LCBO's current $3.00 off sale brings this wine into good value territory, so Grip it n' sip it! May 2013.
3.0 Stars
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Sandbanks Winery Baco Reserve 2010, Ontario
Canada$19.95
This P.E. County Baco is a ruby colour. Blackberry, cherry, raspberry, chocolate and oak. Sweet and sour with good acidity. Very ripe jammy fruit. Decent length. Tannins play hide and seek. But the value of this Baco can't be hidden when discounted $3.00 at my local LCBO. Grip it n' sip it!. July 2013.
3.0 Stars
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Rosewood Süssreserve Riesling 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$12.25
Don't let the pale colour fool you. This wine has chutzpah. Vivacious and bright. Good acidity and minerality. Apples and tangerines dominate this off dry riesling. The acidity provides balanced pucker power that off sets the ripe 2010 fruit and added juice. My first sussreserve, and I'll always remember it. Like most good Niagara rieslings, this would match well with Asian cuisine, but great on its own. Grip it n' sip it! (March 2013)
3.0 Stars
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Featherstone Cabernet Franc 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$18.95
This ruby red cab franc has the slightest hint of a purple hue (or maybe I was holding it up against the backdrop of my 1970's drapes). Cherries, spice, pepper and a suggestion of chocolate and oak from its slumber in American barrels. Light to medium bodied. Tannins soften after a breath of fresh air. Finish is a bit short and bitter. Overall, juicy, approachable and food friendly. Sept. 2013.
3.0 Stars
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Muscedere Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2011, VQA Lake Erie North Shore
Ontario, Canada$14.75
This lake Erie North Shore Cab Franc is light bodied with some finesse. Red berry fruit (strawberry dominates for me) and tannins are nicely balanced. Just enough acidity to provide the right amount of juiciness and there's a medium to long finish. Freud wouldn't find too many complexes with this patient, but nonetheless a good, well balanced Cab Franc for a reasonable price. Tasted Sept. 2013.
3.0 Stars
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