week of November 12

Inniskillin 2006 Discover Series Petit Verdot VQA (Canada – BC) – “The 2006 Petit Verdot displays vivid currant and cherry aromas.  Deep purple in colour, this wine has prune and black cherry flavours that are well balanced with firm tannins.”  (Tasting Sheet) NK’Mip Qwam Qwmt 2007 Syrah VQA (Canada – BC) – Pronounced in-ka-meep.  “This wine […]

Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Smooth long finish on a well balanced full bodied wine.  The Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon will be a new ‘go to’ wine for me, an easy choice when I can’t make up my mind.   “Deep, ripe ruby red color with fine brilliance. Concentrated body, rich in ripe almost sweet tannins. Its […]

week of November 05

Taylor White Port (Portugal) – this port is prepared the same way as traditional port but using white grapes.  It is drier and fruity in taste, an unusual appertif, best served chilled.  Remy Martin XO Excellence Fine Champagne Cognac  (France) – the tasting sheet on the website refers to notes of late summer fruit, juicy […]

Cycles Gladiator Zinfandel 2006

Cycles Gladiator Zinfandel 2006 is “smooth and deliciously complex with notes of black cherry, blackberry and peppery spice, complemented by well-integrated tannins and a full-bodied finish.  Produced in the Central Coastal region of California just south of San Francisco, it is a perfect match for grilled and roasted meats, as well as pizza or pasta […]