Wine Review – 2018 Two Sisters Riesling

2018 Two Sisters Vineyards Riesling wine bottle with pizza slices

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

2018 Redstone Riesling white wine bottle with a glass of white wine

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

2016 Vineland Elevation Cabernet wine bottle

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

2016 Rosewood Cabernet Franc wine bottle with extra large wine glass and pizza slices

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

Domaine Gioulis' 2018 Sofos (The Wise One) red wine bottle, wine glass and pizza

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

2016 Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut wine bottle

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