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February 23, 2013
Californian wine, wine black fruit, floral notes, food, fruit cherry, garnet color Leave a comment
California, USA
$21.95 at LCBO
A classic Pinot from New World.
In the glass garnet color, semi opaque.
On the nose cherry, spice, vanilla.
On the palate dry, medium bodied, smooth.
Flavors of black fruit, cherry, cola, with floral notes.
Medium finish with hint of oak.
Lovely Pinot to enjoy with light dinner.
February 16, 2013
Australian wine, wine red currants, style Leave a comment
Pinot Noir.
Australia.
In the glass bright ruby color.
On the nose red berries, floral notes, spices.
On the palate dry, medium bodied. Very good balance of pomegranate acidity and soft tannins. Aromas of cherries, red currants, raspberries.
Long finish with peppery notes.
Lovely Pinot from Tasmania!
February 13, 2013
Californian wine, wine cabernet sauvignon, flavors, petit verdot, ruby red Leave a comment
80% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot & 1% Syrah
In the glass deep ruby red. Semi opaque.
On the nose oak, layers of dark fruit and berries. Baking spices.
On the palate dry, medium bodied, very soft and pleasant. Elegant tannins, flavors of vanilla, black cherry, mulberry and hint of chocolate.
Long and pleasant finish.
Beautiful wine can be enjoyed now or in a few years. Needs decanting.
February 10, 2013
Italian wine, wine italian pasta, ruby red, soft palate, tuscany italy 2 Comments
Tuscany, Italy.
A blend of mostly Teroldego with Syrah.
In the glass deep ruby red, with purple rim.
On the nose oak, blackberry.
On the palate dry, medium bodied, very soft palate, gentle and balanced tannins. Smooth with aromas of stone fruit, floral with the hint of minerality.
Finish is long with smoke flavors.
Very nice wine, new grape to taste. Will be great with Italian pasta with meat sauce.
January 30, 2013
Californian wine, wine garnet color, palate, raisin, spicy notes 2 Comments
This wine spent a few years in our cellar. Needs decanting.
There was a lot of sediment on the bottle’s shoulders.
Beautiful wine!
Deep garnet color, opaque in the glass.
Dry berries and cooked fruit on the nose.
On the palate dry, full bodied, very big wine! Good, soft tannins. Lot’s of cherries, jam, spices, oak, cranberry, raspberry.
Long finish with raisin and spicy notes.
Amazing!!!
It’s great now,can age more.
January 27, 2013
Rhone, wine, wine from France crisp acidity, dark ruby color, lcbo, medium body Leave a comment
Rhone, France.
$139.00 at the LCBO
Another great complex wine from Rhone!
In the glass dark ruby color.
On the nose dark berries, cherries, chocolate with the hint of mint.
On the palate dry, medium body. Balanced tannins and crisp acidity. Very nice texture, with earthy, meaty flavors. Opens then to herbaceous aromas the floral and raspberries.
Long, a little spicy finish. Delicious!
Still can age, but wonderful now!
(image is from Google)
January 26, 2013
Rhone, wine, wine from France 6 Comments
Rhone, France
$290.00 at LCBO
89% Syrah and 11% Viognier.
Dark plum color.
On the nose complex aromas of licorice, pepper, meat, herbs.
On the palate dry, medium to full body. Very ripe and rich flavors. Great structure, dark berries, peppery with hint of coffee.
Long, soft, fruity finish.
Wine is very good now, but can age for 3-5 years.
(image is from Google)
January 25, 2013
Italian wine, wine Leave a comment
Italy, Veneto.
$395.00 at LCBO
That was the best Amarone I’ve tasted so far!
Deep dark ruby color, opaque.
On the nose rich fruit aromas, flavors of sweet nuts, dried fruit, tobacco.
On the palate flavors are so concentrated!
Syrupy almost, sweet cherries, chocolate, baking spices, coffee. Full bodied, balanced, dry with high alcohol which I could not feel at all.
Long, delicious finish with floral notes.
(picture is from Google)
January 24, 2013
Bordeaux, wine, wine from France 3 Comments
Bordeaux.
Red wine.
Another amazing Bordeaux!
In the glass bright red-purple color.
On the nose rich and complex aromas of leather, black currant, hint of mineral.
On the palate, soft and silky, with good tannins, and acidity. Flavor of smoked meat, black fruit, black pepper.
Long finish with aromas of vanilla.
Still can age and will get better in 5 or more years.
(photo from Google)
January 23, 2013
Bordeaux, wine, wine from France black currant, bordeaux blend, lcbo, red bordeaux Leave a comment
Red Bordeaux blend.
$349.00 at LCBO
Another great opportunity to taste an amazing wine!
Dark red in the glass with visible signes of aging. Lighter, bricky color on the rim and in the core.
Intense bouquet of earth, spice, dry berries, pencil.
On the palate great balance of tannins and acidity. I’d say, this wine is ready to drink, but still can age for a few years.
Dry, with flavour of cherries, black currant, plums. Very elegant.
Great, long finish with mint and fruit taste.
(photo from Google)
