Wine Review – Chrysalis Vineyards 2014 Norton Estate Bottled

Chrysalis Vineyards claims that Norton is The Real American Grape. Normally, we shy away from North American varietals given their typically green/unripe characteristics. Saying that, the 2014 Norton Estate Bottled made us rethink our position… Name: Norton Estate Bottled Vintage: 2014 Producer: Chrysalis Vineyards Region/Country: Virginia, USA Grape Varietal(s): Norton Alcohol Level: 12.8% Consumed: At … Read more

Wine Review – 2012 Domaine Queylus La Grande Réserve

Domaine Queylus’ La Grande Réserve is an Old-World Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend showcasing the Niagara Peninsula’s immense potential for producing top quality wines… Name: La Grande Réserve Merlot-Cabernet Franc Vintage: 2012 Producer: Domaine Queylus Region/Country: Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Grape Varietal(s): Merlot and Cabernet Franc Alcohol Level: 13.5% Consumed: At home Recommended By: Purchased it at … Read more

Wine Review – 2016 JC Vizcarra

The 2016 edition of Bodega Vizcarra’s JC Vizxarra Ribera Del Duero showcases the region’s mastery of Tempranillo… Name: JC Vizcarra Vintage: 2016 Producer: Bodega Vizcarra Region/Country: Ribera Del Duero, Spain Grape Varietal(s): Tempranillo Alcohol Level: 14% abv. Consumed: At home Recommended By: Found it at the LCBO (local liquor board) Cost: $28.25 CAD For the … 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

Wine Review – 2018 Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon

This complex 2018 Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon has yet to reach its peak… Name: Filius Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage: 2018 Producer: Vasse Felix Region/Country: Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia. Grape Varietal(s): 85.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11.8% Malbec, 1.5% Petit Verdot, 1.2% Merlot. Alcohol Level: 14.5% Consumed: At home. Recommended By: Found it at the LCBO (local … Read more

Wine Review – 2015 Hogue Cellars Genesis Meritage

This 2015 Hogue Cellars Genesis Meritage offers complexity, intensity, and length coming from a blend of five Bordeaux grapes… Name: Meritage Vintage: 2015 Producer: Hogue Cellars Region/Country: Columbia Valley, Washington, USA Grape Varietal(s): 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 16% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc Alcohol Level: 13.5% Consumed: At home Recommended By: … Read more

Wine Review – 2019 Rocche Dei Manzoni La Matinera

This 2019 La Matinera Dolcetto d’Alba shined as a sipping wine, and it offered plentiful notes, including basil (you read that right)… Name: La Matinera Vintage: 2019 Producer: Rocche Dei Manzoni Region/Country: Monforte d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy Grape Varietal(s): Dolcetto d’Alba Alcohol Level: 12.5% Consumed: At home Recommended By: The Charlie’s Burger Wine Program team Cost: … Read more