Ryan Hindmarsh
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I learned to love the tasty juice through my education at George Brown College. I believe there is a perfect bottle for every occasion. I like my Italians Red, my Frenchies White, my Americanos black, and my Brazilians blonde. I believe wine goes with food, with friends, with music, and with days of the week that end in Y.
Cheers to getting your wine on.
Reviews
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough
New Zealand$18.95
The Kiwis have perfected this grape. Be sure this is cold when you serve it or Dad won’t think its sweet enough. This goes perfect with a well-salted asparagus side dish, those hideous purple napkins Mom pulls out, and a game of Catch Phrase.
3.5 Stars
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Rocca Delle Macìe Chianti Classico Riserva 2006, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$22.95
Oh Rocca you’re so fine, you’re so fine you blew my mind, hey Rocca. Pasta night, Tuesday night, Charcuterie night. Nuff said. If you need a Chianti in your wine fridge, buy it. If you don’t have a wine fridge, buy one.
3.5 Stars
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Cistus Reserva 2007
Douro, Portugal$12.95
Welcome to Portugal. This is made from the same grapes as Port, so its nice and tasty but without the sugary headache. Grab some Balderson cheddar and say hello to the neighbors as you sip this on your front stoop.
3.5 Stars
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R De Romaneira 2007, Doc Douro
Portugal$16.65
Like Eddie Murphy deliriously chasing down a hybrid ice cream truck. This has a distinctive smell of melting pralines and cream with a hint of something green. Rejoicewhen the truck stops because you and your mom can afford it. This is perfect with Friday night hamburgers and you know what for desert.
3.5 Stars
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La Ferme Du Mont La Truffière 2009, Ac Côtes Du Rhône
Rhône, France$15.95
This is a white that is a blend of a few grapes to give it more depth and complexity. Its like reading a girly magazine while eating a lemon. Its racy with a Flinty character and has a lip smacking – drool inducing mouth feel. This wine needs food so drop the mag, catch some lake trout and grill it skin side down. (no magazines with topics other than wine were read to research this review).
3.5 Stars
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Henry Of Pelham Reserve Baco Noir 2009, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada$24.95
The Speck Brothers at Henry of Pelham reign as the Baco Noir kings. Their Reserve Baco is consistently the best in Ontario. This Baco Noir is like Russel Crowe riding a horse through muddy water. Its intense, rugged, and smells like a long wet leather jacket. Pair this with roast beef and saddle up on the 3:10 to Yuma.
3.5 Stars
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Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$16.95
The New Zealand Marlborough region makes some classic tasting Sauv Blancs. This smells like grass, gooseberry and grapefruit and has mouth watering acidity that keeps you wanting more. Just like the first time you heard that Def Leppard tape in your Walkman. Red light , yellow light, green light go. Pour some of this sugar in my glass and pass me a salty cracker.
3.5 Stars
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Cave De Roquebrun La Grange Des Combes Saint Chinian Roquebrun 2009, Ac
Languedoc, France$18.95
Great Frenchie. Kyrie Eleison, this wine reminds me of grade 8. It smells like a blended up mash of berries and dried herbs with a distinct hint of liquid paper. Yes liquid paper! You remember that smell. Who cared if you put an “E” before an “I” if it wasn’t after a “C” on your handwritten essay. Your reward was unscrewing that bottle of great smelling, mind altering letter corrector. As an adult, I’ll correct a bad day by getting slightly dizzy on a few glasses of this. Throw on some Mr. Mister and huff it up with a chunk of beef.
3.5 Stars
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Valiano Poggio Teo Chianti Classico 2006, Docg, Castelnuovo Berardenga
Tuscany, Italy$13.75
For the good neighbor. They shovel your walk and smile while they do it. Give em a bottle of this friendly Chianti. Perfect to serve when they drop by, or when you go over for a drink. Strap on your cheesiest holiday sweater.
3.5 Stars
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Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$24.95
A California cab that’s good for $25. That does not happen very often. Like Cee Lo Green drinking freshly squeezed OJ. Its big, round and real Juicy. Drive around town and get a few of these, and forget you and forget the food. Its great on it’s own.
3.5 Stars
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