Burrowing Owl releases their 2014 Meritage at LCBO in time for holiday gifting and entertaining!
94 pts #wine review: @BurrowingOwlBC 2013 Meritage avail @LCBO
The Tragically Hip releases their 2015 vintage wines – available now for sale at LCBO and winery direct
Tragically Hip wines released today (December 9th) at LCBO! Terrific stocking stuffers for any HIP fans!
The Tragically Hip’s Fully Completely Grand Reserve Red 2015
The Fully Completely Grand Reserve Red was originally created to commemorate the Hips announcement of the re-release of their legendary album Fully Completely and 2015 North American Tour. The wine was co-created by band members Gord Downie, Paul Langlois, Rob Baker, Gord Sinclair, and Johnny Fay in conjunction with Stoney Ridge Head Winemaker Jeff Hundertmark. The wine is an ultra-premium blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the acclaimed 2015 vintage. The bottle features an exact replication of the original artwork that first appeared on the Fully Completely album cover.
Matt’s review: The iconic Canadian band, The Tragically Hip, teamed up with Stoney Ridge head winemaker Jeff Hundertmark to produce a premium Ontario (Bordeaux-style) red blend worthy of carrying the bands name and legendary album artwork and title that millions of Canadians fell in love with back in the…
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A fine Franciacorta bubbly for holiday entertaining – available at LCBO $41.95
Ottawa, ON December 2017 LCBO released the Ca'del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Brut Franciacorta today in time for holiday entertaining and gifting. With its distinct packaging and delicious contents it's a great sparking wine to enjoy this holiday season. Ca' del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Brut Franciacorta available @LCBO - $41.95 Franciacorta sparkling wine, purely Italian, pure... Continue Reading →
#wine review: @Jackson_Triggs Pinot Grigio Grand Reserve – $19.95
Ottawa, ON October, 2017 Matt's review: Jackson-Triggs' inaugural vintage (2016) of their Grand Reserve Pinot Grigio shows that they've got a great thing going with this premium Ontario white wine. An intriguing colour of faint copper with a pink hue immediately catches the eye, followed by a gorgeous and very fragrant bouquet of sweet... Continue Reading →
#wine review: @RobertMondaviPS #Bourbon Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 – Available @LCBO Nov 12 – $20.95
Ottawa, ON October 2017 Matt's review: This limited release Private Selection label Cabernet Sauvignon (2016 vintage) from iconic Californian winery, Robert Mondavi, is one you don't want to miss, especially if you're a big fan of California Cab and Kentucky Bourbon! Robert Mondavi winery crafted this 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon from grapes grown in Southern... Continue Reading →
96 pts #wine review: @RobertMondavi 50th Anniversary #ToKalon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon avail @LCBO
Ottawa, ON October 2017 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, To Kalon Vineyards, Oakville, Napa Valley. Matt's review: To Kalon Vineyard, one of Napa Valley's finest and most respected first growth vineyards, is where this 50th Anniversary Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon was born. The 2013 vintage, one of the finest in recent times, pays tribute to the legendary... Continue Reading →
92 pts #wine review: @BurrowingOwlBC 2015 Chardonnay – a beautiful #Okanagan Chard!
Ottawa, ON September, 2017 Matt's review: This beautiful Okanagan Chardonnay, from Canada's Wine Capital, is a terrific example of the world-class wines Burrowing Owl is producing from their picturesque winery located along the Black Sage Road in Oliver, BC. The grapes are grown in their estate vineyards immediately adjacent to their beautiful winery and the... Continue Reading →
#Wine review: Lunessence 2015 Merlot – An exceptional #Okanagan Merlot – $30 winery direct
Ottawa, ON July 2017 Matt's review: Lunessence's 2015 Merlot is an exceptional expression of a premium Okanagan Merlot, a varietal that the Okanagan excels in, and for which this would be a terrific benchmark for both quality and complexity. The 2015 Merlot is very expressive, with a bouquet full of spicy plum, fig, mocha,... Continue Reading →
#Wine Review: @featherstonewne Cuvée Joy Rosé 2015
Ottawa, ON June 2017 Matt's review: Featherstone's Cuvée Joy Rosé is a fine example of the mineral-driven premium traditional method sparkling wines that Featherstone Winery is producing on the Twenty Mile Bench. Delicate strawberry, cherry, and rhubarb notes are supported by refreshing red fruit acidity and limestone minerality on the finish. Paired beautifully with watermelon,... Continue Reading →
93 pts #wine review: @StratusWines 2012 Red – showcasing the power and elegance of #Niagara
Ottawa, ON June 2017 Matt's review: Stratus Red 2012 - This impressive Niagara-on-the-Lake winery consistently produces some of the finest wines available in Ontario. 2012 was the best growing season the winery had experienced which enabled the grapes to achieve their optimal ripeness thereby contributing to the big and bold style that this red... Continue Reading →
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