Sommelier selected wine and spirits for Father's Day!
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wine review: Niche Wine Co. Pinot Noir Blanc 2020
Ottawa, ON June 2021 Matt's review: Niche Wine Co.'s (from West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, BC) Pinot Noir Blanc is a unique and delicious twist on a Blanc de Noir. Produced from 100% Pinot Noir, without an extended maceration, the result is a fresh and lively faint coral-copper coloured wine that's best described as Summer in... Continue Reading →
wine review: Featherstone Rosé 2020
Ottawa, ON May 2021 Matt's review: Each Spring when Featherstone's new vintage of their super popular Rosé is released, it's also a sign that patio season has arrived! Their Rosé has become a go-to for many each year given its fresh and fruity characteristics and terrific price. The 2020 vintage blends some of the Niagara... Continue Reading →
wine review: 13th Street Winery 2019 Riesling Expression Series
Ottawa, ON May 2021 Matt's review: A very well balanced Riesling that showcases the food friendly pairing characteristics of this noble varietal that make it a Sommelier's best friend! Orchard fruit, fresh lemon and lime peel with hints of wildflower honey and minerality on the nose and palate. Racy acidity balances the sweet orchard fruit... Continue Reading →
wine review: Delas Saint-Esprit Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2019
Ottawa, ON May 2021 Matt's review: A wonderful extra dry Rosé from the Cotes-du-Rhone, France. Crisp and textured, this wine is ideally suited to enjoy all year round with small plates, charcuterie, salads with goat cheese and tangy vinaigrette, and is outstanding when enjoyed with those dishes in the summer sun. Serve chilled and enjoy... Continue Reading →
wine review: Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 available at LCBO May 29
Ottawa, ON May 2021 Matt's review: Prisoner Wine Co makes some seriously bold and delicious wines, and Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon is guilty of exactly that! A blend of 80% Cab, 10% Petite Sirah, 5% Syrah, and 5% Merlot, sourced from several regions in California's Central and North Coasts, including Monterey, Lodi, Paso, Sonoma, and Mendocino... Continue Reading →
93 pts wine review: 2018 Escudo Rojo Origine Cabernet Sauvignon
Ottawa, ON May 2021 Matt's review: Escudo Rojo (Spanish for Rothschild) Origine Cabernet Sauvignon is an outstanding expression of premium Maipo Valley Cabernet, and at a bargain of a price! Ripe and robust, its chalked full of fresh dark berries, black currant, black cherry, and impressive graphite minerality. Fresh, smooth, elegant and exceptional well balanced,... Continue Reading →
wine review: Featherstone Winery Phoenix 2020 – available at LCBO May 15
Ottawa, ON May 2021 Matt's review: This limited production (169 cases) Gewurztraminer from the Glen Elgin Vineyard (Niagara Peninsula VQA), shows fragrant spring blossoms, ripe stone fruit, and sweet lychee notes on the nose. Luscious and refreshing, its creamy texture and subtle spicy and fruity finish makes it a wonderful pairing with spicy Asian cuisine,... Continue Reading →
wine review: Vale D. Maria Rufo Douro 2018
Ottawa, ON May 2021 Matt's review: Vale D. Maria Rufo 2018 is great value-priced red from one of the Douro's premier producers. A blend of Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional, it shows rich and savoury dark fruits and earthy graphite minerality. Full bodied, super smooth with a fine tannin and mineral finish. Enjoy 2021-2026 with... Continue Reading →
wine review: Qunita Vale D. Maria 2017 – an incredible Douro wine for your cellar!
Ottawa, ON May 2021 Matt's review: Quinta Vale D. Maria 2017 is a wonderful expression of premium Douro wine that showcases the greatness achievable from their unique single vineyard field blend of 41 (mainly indigenous) varietals. That's right, a blend of 41 varietals, including Tinta Amarela, Rufete, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Francisca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional,... Continue Reading →
