Monika Janek
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A lover of everything related to wine!
IT professional in the software/film industry, pianist, DJ, electronic music producer, figure skater...all these activities keep Monika busy. Her real love, however, is wine. She has completed the Advanced level with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) but has now decided to study wine making through the distance program at UC Davis California starting in January 2012. She also has a blog where she shares her adventures to various wine regions and events. Yummy wine made from yummy grapes!
www.theyummygrape.com
Reviews
Henri Bourgeois Porte De Caillou Sancerre Blanc 2009, Ac
Loire, France$23.95
Powerful aroma with this one. Citrus and some tropical fruit. It's zesty and crisp while having some subtle oak. Lovely example of a Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley of France. Mmm...goat cheese with this wine would be fantastic.
3.5 Stars
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Macrostie Chardonnay 2008, Sonoma Coast
California, Usa$30.95
A lovely Chardonnay from Sonoma. I found it be very elegant. There was oak but just the right amount. It's very well balanced showing nice acidity and minerality. Yum!
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Gille Les Brulées Nuits St. Georges 2008, Ac
Burgundy, France$26.90
Wonderful fruit but not too fruity. It's light with good structure. I enjoyed it very much. A very nice Pinot Noir from Burgundy.
3.5 Stars
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Faustino V Reserva 2005, Doca Rioja
Spain$21.95
Wow! I don't think I've seen this much polarity in reviews! Perhaps John Szabo tried an off bottle. I put off tasting this wine for a while because well, I'm superficial I suppose and I HATE the label! I know to not judge a wine by the label but the label just made me shudder and I assumed the wine was no good. Bad me. I enjoyed this wine! It's a very nice example of a Rioja.
3.5 Stars
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Rocca Delle Macìe Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2006, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$21.75
A lovely Tuscan wine for just under $25. Spice, earth, leather, fruit...it has it all there in good balance.
3.5 Stars
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Stratus Gewurztraminer 2009, VQA Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$24.25
A beautiful expression of this grape variety. I'm impressed. It's so well balanced and leaves you with a lingering finish. Wonderful flavour with enough acidity to hold it's own. A slight spice at the end. Delicious.
3.5 Stars
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Château Malmaison 2006, Ac Moulis En Médoc
Bordeaux, France$28.95
This wine is a nice example of a well-made Bordeaux wine with good value. A bit shorter on the finish but the black and red fruit is wonderful. I would buy this wine. I think it would be nice with some food.
3.5 Stars
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Lallier Grande Réserve Grand Cru Brut Champagne
Champagne, France$48.95
Wonderful Champagne. Great balance of fruit, mineral and biscuit flavours. Everything is just so well integrated and the finish is long.
3.5 Stars
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Château Des Charmes Old Vines Riesling 2008, VQA Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$13.75
A beautiful Riesling. I took it to a party and drank most of it. Oops. Off-dry with long finish. It's a great expression of how well this grape performs here in Ontario!
3.5 Stars
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Bonnaire Grand Cru Blanc De Blancs Vintage Brut Champagne 2004
Champagne, France$44.75
Recently introduced to this house, I'm quite impressed. This bubbly has finesse. Aromas of apple, pear, and hazelnuts entice while the palate showcases a creaminess balanced by that supporting acidity. Lemon pulp notes round off the finish with a lasting and refreshing length. Great value for what you will undoubtedly enjoy in the glass. Tasted February 2013.
3.5 Stars
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