Fruit-forward, the wine was immersing the glasses with cherry-plums and polished oak notes; medium bodied with great flesh and mouthfeel, supple tannins and warm spice accents over the fairly long finish. Finished the bottle easily.
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The newly launched Marchand-Tawse wines are elegant and classic, made from grapes coming from some of the best vineyards of the Cote d’Or. With a Canadian fingerprint all over them, they certainly bring high quality and Burgundian classicism. They are pure and balanced, some are drinking now, yet many possess a patience-worthy aging potential.
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Glenn Symons, Lighthall Vineyard’s proprietor explains, “The Chardonnay vines are now 10 years old, and the Pinot vines are 7 years old.”
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Ruby-purple with tiny orange tint. Black raspberry, kirsch, licorice, floral – incense and cinnamon – nutmeg – summer truffles. Medium bodied and juicy with lively freshness and silky tannins, 13.5% alcohol providing warmth, for the soul, palate and tummy.
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I see more and more sports superstars and legendary figures teaming up with local wineries and crafting signature wines such as my two picks below.
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Prolific Sommelier Zoltan Szabo suggests that you seek out a couple of brand spanking new releases from Niagara’s always-excellent Stratus Vineyards.
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Some soon-to-be released wines recommended by the Tigerblood-fuelled Sommelier Zoltan Szabo. Unbelievable!
Read MoreBy Zoltan Szabo 2007 Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port Taylor Fladgate Portugal Here’s a single “quinta” (vineyard) AND vintage Port. So multi-dimensional right now, with black currant, raspberry and eucalyptus...
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