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Wines I’ve Tried | California Fishing Spots

Category Archive: Wines I’ve Tried

2011 Kaiken Malbec

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Medium ruby with pronounced flavors of blackberry and blueberry with secondary hints of herbs, chocolate and earth.  Very smooth, with soft tannins and a medium-long finish.  Vintage: 2011 Region: Mendoza, Argentina Varietal: Malbec… Read More

2012 Bayten Chardonnay

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A delightful Chardonnay from Constantia Valley. Only $17.95 at the LCBO with limited quantities available. Boasting pronounced tropical fruit aromas highlited by pear and buttery flavors.  On the palate, look for buttery popcorn,… Read More

2013 Gerard Bertrand Cote des Roses Rose

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This wine comes with a beautiful presentation: cool bottle, glass cork, beautiful colour.  The nose is also spectacular, feauturing aromas of unripe strawberries, orange, pineapple, minerality and a touch of spice. On the… Read More

2010 Speri Vigneto Sant’Urbano Appassimento Valpolicella Classico Superiore

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A powerful bouquet of black currant, black cherry jam and spice opens up to loads of fruity aromas and flavours.  Very aromatic.  Strong acidic bite on the finish with well rounded tannins, a… Read More

2010 Leone De Castris Riserva Salice Salentino

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Firm tannins, decent acidity and a nice, medium-long finish compliments the earthy, raspberry aromas.  Plums, black cherry and earth make up the palate.  A nice sipping wine, or it could be enjoyed with… Read More

2011 Bosquet Des Papes Cuvee Tradition Chateauneuf-du-Pape

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Where do I begin? This is a sensational offering from the Southern Cotes Du Rhone and features an evolving bouquet of spice, earth, pepper, black currant, plum, lilac and anise.  The palate beautifully… Read More

2011 Le Gravillas Cotes Du Rhone-Villages Seguret

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This debuts with a bouquet dominated by spice, smoke and pepper but evolves into a fruit forward palate featuring ripe black cherry and plum flavours. Medium finish with a very smooth texture. Not… Read More

2012 Henri Bourgeois Les Baronnes Sancerre

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Beautiful aromas of green apple, green grass, straw and a buttery minerality.  Flavours of flinty steel, Asian pear, apples and a zesty minerality make up the majority of the palate. A medium bodied… Read More

2011 The Dreaming Tree Crush Red

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A decent little blend, represented by musician Dave Matthews.  Very smooth with aromas of stewed raspberries and cherries, licorice and plum. Flavours of cooked strawberry and raspberry with undertones of spice make up… Read More

2012 McManis Cabernet Sauvignon

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Medium-bodied, fruit forward and uncomfortably smooth, this Cab has been a consistent fan favourite among wine drinkers. Plenty of cassis, black cherry and vanilla mingle with light spice and smoke notes creating a… Read More