Cape May Winery – Isaac Smith Albariño 2012 – Outer Coastal Plain

Cape May Winery – Isaac Smith Albariño 2012 – Outer Coastal Plain

A true wine the grape: cool, with a slight acidity and fruitiness. It develops notes of apple, citrus (lemon), pineapple and banana. Also some discreet floral notes (after oxygen); a fun and “easy access” wine.

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Cape May Winery – Isaac Smith Pinot Noir 2011 – Outer Coastal Plain

Cape May Winery – Isaac Smith Pinot Noir 2011 – Outer Coastal Plain

(aging during 20 months in oak barrels with two barrels and three years); a wine with fruity and peppery nose. In the mouth it reveals notes of ripe black fruits (black cherry, plum, fig) with notes of prunes, woody notes and pepper. A well-balanced and complex wine. 

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Cape May Winery – Isaac Smith Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Outer Coastal Plain

Cape May Winery – Isaac Smith Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Outer Coastal Plain

(aging for 12 months in oak barrels with 26% new oak barrels and 75% in two years) A wine characterized by its aromas of ripe fruits, including cherry and raspberry. It also expresses a slight acidity, tannins and well made oak. The finish is fruity (notes of gooseberry). 

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Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery – Beal Vineyards – Cabernet Franc – Icewine – 2008 – VQA Beamsville Bench VQA

Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery – Beal Vineyards – Cabernet Franc – Icewine – 2008 – VQA Beamsville Bench VQA

A sweet wine with nose of strawberry jam, raspberry. In the mouth it develops these same aromas combined with notes of honey, orange peel and apricot jam. Note slight tangy finish.

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Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery – Reserve Meritage – 2011 – VQA Niagara Peninsula VQA

Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery – Reserve Meritage – 2011 – VQA Niagara Peninsula VQA

(Cabernet Sauvignon) A complex wine developing gourmand notes of black fruits (especially blackberry, plum and black cherry) associated with notes of undergrowth. The attack is frank. Also some smoky notes are expressed. Finally, it’s a good, fruity and well done wine.

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Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery – Reserve Syrah – 2010 – VQA Niagara Peninsula VQA

Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery – Reserve Syrah – 2010 – VQA Niagara Peninsula VQA

The nose is fruity, generous and made ​​notes of black cherry and cassis associated with tobacco, spices as well as a slightly woody. The palate is lively and well balanced. It expresses notes of ripe black fruits (black cherry, cassis, plum) combined with violet, white pepper as well as smoky. A pretty well made wine,…

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Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery – Fumé blanc – 2007 – VQA Niagara Peninsula VQA

Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery – Fumé blanc – 2007 – VQA Niagara Peninsula VQA

(Sauvignon Blanc aged in barrels) Nose expressing pleasant notes of white flowers, lime and vanilla combined a slight fruitiness. The palate is fresh, with a velvety texture and expresses notes of citrus (lemon, mandarin) with notes of caramelized apple, spice and a light well-integrated oak. A little acidity leads tasting. The finish is fruity and…

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Rosewood Estates Winery – Merlot 2010 – Niagara Escarpment

Rosewood Estates Winery – Merlot 2010 – Niagara Escarpment

The nose is fruity (red fruits) and spicy (vanilla, pepper, mocha). The palate is powerful and expresses notes of red fruits (strawberries, very ripe raspberry) associated with hints of black fruits (plum, fig) and spices (mocha, vanilla and above). The finish is of good length and is on the ripe red fruit. The tannins are…

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Rosewood Estates Winery – Pinot Noir 2011 – Twenty Mile Bench

Rosewood Estates Winery – Pinot Noir 2011 – Twenty Mile Bench

(11 months aging in French oak barrels) A well-made wine , typical of the region. The nose shows red fruit and spices (mocha, spice and slight hint of cinnamon) accompanied by small smoky. The palate is round, light. It is marked by notes of cherry and to a lesser extent by the raspberry, but also…

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Rosewood Estates Winery – Chardonnay Reserve 2011 – Beamsville Bench

Rosewood Estates Winery – Chardonnay Reserve 2011 – Beamsville Bench

The nose is delicate, fruity and slightly woody. The palate is fat, rich and balanced. It reveals hints of dried fruits, lemon, exotic fruits combined with a light vegetal note but also spices and slight smoky notes.

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