Wine Review – 2018 Two Sisters Riesling

The 2018 edition of the Two Sisters’ Riesling is perfect for the patio and for spicy pizzas… Name: Riesling Vintage: 2018 Producer: Two Sisters Vineyards Region/Country: Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada Grape Varietal(s): Riesling Alcohol Level: 10% abv. Consumed: At home Recommended By: Received as a gift but available at the LCBO (local liquor board) Cost: … Read more

Wine Review – 2018 Redstone Limestone Vineyard South Riesling

The 2018 Redstone Riesling is a fantastic Riesling, showcasing one of Niagara’s best varietals (in our humble opinion, at least)… Name: Redstone Limestone Vineyard South Riesling Vintage: 2018 Producer: Redstone Winery Region/Country: Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara, Ontario, Canada Grape Varietal(s): Riesling Alcohol Level: 10% abv. Consumed: At home Recommended By: Picked it off the shelf … Read more

Wine Review – 2016 Vineland Estate Winery Elevation Cabernet

The 2016 edition of Vineland’s Elevation Cabernet is another classic Cabernet blend from one of our favourite wineries in Niagara… Name: Elevation Cabernet Bo-Teek Vineyard Vintage: 2016 Producer: Vineland Estates Winery Region/Country: Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada Grape Varietal(s): Cabernet Franc (77%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (23%) Alcohol Level: 14% abv. Consumed: At home Recommended By: Purchased … Read more

Wine Review – 2016 Rosewood Cabernet Franc Renaceau Vineyard

Rosewood Estates Winery’s 2016 Cabernet Franc Renaceau Vineyard is a classic Cabernet Franc that shines when paired with food… Name: Cabernet Franc Renaceau Vineyard Vintage: 2016 Producer: Rosewood Estates Winery Region/Country: Beamsville Bench, Niagara, Ontario, Canada Grape Varietal(s): Cabernet Franc Alcohol Level: 14% Consumed: At home Recommended By: Discovered it at LIV Restaurant at the … Read more

Wine Review – 2018 Domaine Gioulis Sofos

The 2018 Sofos is a fabulous Greek blend (50% Agiorgitiko, 50% Cabernet) of outstanding value… Name: Sofos – The Wise One Vintage: 2018 Producer: Domaine Gioulis Region/Country: Klimenti Corinth, Peloponnese, Greece Grape Varietal(s): 50% Agiorgitiko and 50% Cabernet Alcohol Level: 13% Consumed: At home Recommended By: Found it at the LCBO (local liquor board) Cost: … Read more

Wine Review – 2016 Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut

The 2016 edition of Francis Ford Coppola’s Director’s Cut upholds the famous director’s legacy… Name: Director’s Cut Vintage: 2016 Producer: Francis Ford Coppola Winery Region/Country: California, USA Grape Varietal(s): Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot Alcohol Level: 14% Consumed: At home Recommended By: Found it at the LCBO (local liquor board) Cost: $42.95 CAD … Read more