Obviously prepared with the Syrah grape, this beautiful vintage charm with its freshness and elegance. In a style somewhat surprising for this appellation, this wine will appeal to the Central Coast fans of the red northern Rhone Valley (Crozes-Hermitage and [...]read more
The Niagara Icewine Festival, from January 14 to 29, 2012 in Niagara, Ontario. Winery tours, icewine tastings, outdoor activities and gala night, the Festival is geared up to provide some memorable icewine experiences. 3 weekends to celebrate the Ontario’s award winning Icewines. Get your 2012 Discovery Passes for unique wine experiences along Niagara’s diverse wine [...]read more
An unique quality from the Australian winery Hewitson. The Baby Bush Mourvèdre 2008 is an intense wine made of 100% Mourvèdre. The wine showcases blueberries, cherry, hazelnut and sage aromas. The wine has a rich mouthfeel backed by fine tannins. Pair with lamb, lasagna and roasted meats. Serving temperature: 16 – 17 °C (61 – [...]read more
Notes from the Winemaker It has a pale yellow colour with a light green sheen, resembling the colour of berries; its perfume is of lime, pink grapefruit and glycine flowers; virile and fruity, it has a marked acidity but without being aggressive; there is a slight salty flavour and its aromas remain long in the [...]read more
The color of this Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo Valley is deep ruby red. The nose exhibits ripe black fruit, cassis, mocha, spice, vanilla and nail polish remover aromas. On the palate, ripe fruits, oak, torrefaction and black chocolate flavors. Good balance and a long finish. Paired it with roasted or grilled red meats, pastas and [...]read more
The color is intense ruby. The nose exhibits blackcurrant, cherry and plum aromas. There are also tobacco and coffee notes. On the palate, it’s a full-bodied wine rich in flavors described for the nose. Gorgeous and refreshing, this wine has soft tannins. A nice blend made of 55% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and [...]read more
A wine news from Australia… “Marlborough wine company Yealands Estate has absorbed Hawke’s Bay-based Ager Sectus Wine Estates, to form the sixth biggest wine company in New Zealand. Yealands Estate owner Peter Yealands said this morning that the merged company would have more than 1500 hectares of vineyards producing 20,000 tonnes of grapes with another [...]read more
Notes from the Winemaker With a vibrant yellow hue, and aromas of fresh lime zest and fragrant gardenias, the 2009 is a rich, pure and elegant vintage. Subtle notes of orange blossom and bees wax, with evocative aromas of brûléed pears, allude to the delicacy of the wine. With a kiss of the sea, the [...]read more
Les Trois P’tits C 2009 is an elegant and powerful wine from the Vignoble du Loup Blanc winery. This wine is a blend made of Grenache 30%, Carignan 30%, Tempranillo 30% and Alicante 10%. Loyal to the precedent vintages, the color is violet red. The noise is fruity, woody and spicy. With dark cherry, plum, [...]read more
The Cabernet Sauvignon Cupcake 2009 is a smooth blend made of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Syrah, 2% Petite Sirah and 2% Merlot. Full-bodied with fruit flavors of blackberry, dark cherry and plums and with mocha and oak flavors. Soft tannins. A smart buy. Serve with pastas, grilled meats and BBQ steak. Serving temperature: 14-16 ° [...]read more
This Chardonnay Reserva has an elegant nose with white peaches, green melon, figs, pastry cream and mandarin aromas. Good structure and complexity, this wine has balanced acidity that makes it fresh. A smart buy. Enjoy this wine with light and creamy cheeses, pastas with vegetable sauces, fish such as sea bass and shellfish such as [...]read more
