I am not an expert, just a discerning wine lover or amateur de vin (as the French say), but everyone has a different palate, likes and dislikes so it must be understood that any of my recommendations are personal. I just hope that you find them useful or at the very least - interesting. I also hope you enjoy my photos. It is more fun sharing then keeping them backed up on a hard drive.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Affordable, Approachable Summer Wines

It has been a hot summer so the focus has  been on whites and roses. Easy drinking QPR wines. This week's just happen to be from Niagara because I am back from another trip to the wineries.

HENRY OF PELHAM - SIBLING RIVALRY WHITE, NIAGARA PENINSULA - $13.95
This blend of Riesling, Chardonnay & Gewurtztraminer blend has the crisp acid of a Riesling but the both and perfume of the other varieties. White blossom, peach and gentle lemon on the nose that follows through on the palate with balanced with clean citrus finish
http://www.siblingrivalrywine.ca/sibling_rivalry.html

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=SIBLING+RIVALRY+WHITE+VQA&ITEM_NUMBER=&language=EN




FEATHERSTONE - 2011 ROSE, NIAGARA PENINSULA - $14.95
Enticing deep coloured Rose - raspberry and strawberry fruit on both nose and palate. Medium bodied, nicely balanced wine. Would be lovely with grilled vegetables, seafood or fish.

http://www.featherstonewinery.ca/wines.html

Monday, July 23, 2012

Approachable & Affordable Cool Summer Whites

Having suffered from writer’s block – not because there wasn’t anything to write about but in fact too much! I decided that I would make it easier on myself & for the balance of the summer have regular blogs about cool, refreshing and approachable wines. Starting with these two…

CHÂTEAU MONCONTOUR TÊTE DE CUVÉE BRUT VOUVRAY, LOIRE, FRANCE - $15.95
Bright nose of green apple, pear and lime blossom. Crisp apple-lemony palate. Medium finish. Fantastic for the price! Was a stunner with Blue Haze – a smoked blue cheese. Yum!

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=207936

http://www.moncontour.com/en2dsparkling_wines.html


DOMAINE SIGALAS ASSYRTIKO 2010 - SANTORINI, GREECE - $21.00
Slate, stonefruit & floral nose. Pear, apple & mineral palate. Beautifully integrated, pleaser.
http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1069123

DOMAINE SIGALAS ASSYRTIKO/ATHIRI 2010- SANTORINI, GREECE - $16.95
The non-blend not always available at the LCBO, but the above alternative is a well-priced option!



http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=276535