05 Saturday Jan 2019
Posted in Not Recommended, White Wines
Cost: $24.95
Grape: Chardonnay
Category: White Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: United States
Region: 34% Sonoma County, 33% Monterey County, 32% Santa Barbara
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Meiomi Wines
Alcohol: 13.9% Alcohol/Vol.
Sour Ritz crackers
My Opinion: Not Recommended
Tasted: January 4, 2019
03 Thursday Jan 2019
Posted in Best Buys, Canadian Wines, Non LCBO Wine, Recommended, White Wines
Cost: $14.95
Grape: Pinot Grigio
Category: White Wine
Location: Winery
Country: Canada
Region: Vinemount Ridge, Ontario
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Vieni
Alcohol: 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.
One of the better Pinot Grigios on the market
Description: Light straw in colour with a medium intense nose. This wine features grapefruit, green apples, peach and on the nose. Medium body with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Note: For not being a Pinot Grigio fan, As I prefer Pinot Gris, I do like this wine.
Drink now or in the next couple of years on its own or pair it with Lemon Chicken Piccata.
Tasted: 3 Aug 2017
Best Buy
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 9/10 Total: 17.5+/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
My Opinion: Recommended
03 Thursday Jan 2019
Posted in Best Buys, Canadian Wines, Non LCBO Wine, Recommended, White Wines
Cost: $12.95
Grape: Chardonnay, Vidal
Category: White Wine
Location: Winery
Country: Canada
Region: Ontario
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Vieni
Alcohol: 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.
Simple, citric, pleasant & all at a great price
Description: Medium straw in colour with a medium intense nose. This wine features lemon, pink grapefruit, green apples, yellow plum and fresh daisies on the nose. Medium body with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Note: Wine has still retained its zest even after 4 years.
Drink now or in the next couple of years on its own or pair it with Angel Hair Pasta with Clams, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic Sauce.
Tasted: 3 Aug 2017
Best Buy
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 9+/10 Total: 18/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4
My Opinion: Recommended
02 Wednesday Jan 2019
Posted in Canadian Wines, Non LCBO Wine, On The Fence, White Wines
Cost: $16.95
Grape: Chardonnay
Category: White Wine
Location: Winery
Country: Canada
Region: Vinemount Ridge, Ontario
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Vieni
Alcohol: 14% Alcohol/Vol.
Chablis in style
Description: Gold in colour with a light intense nose. This wine features light oak, lemon, passion fruit, Golden apple, yellow plum, orange rind and limestone. Medium+ body with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None
Drink now or in the next 5 of years on its own or pair it with Seafood Risotto.
Tasted: 28 July 2017
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5+/10 Total: 17.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
My Opinion: On the Fence
02 Wednesday Jan 2019
Posted in Canadian Wines, Non LCBO Wine, On The Fence, White Wines
Cost: $16.95
Grape: Gewürztraminer
Category: White Wine
Location: Winery
Country: Canada
Region: Vinemount Ridge, Ontario
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Vieni
Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.
A simple, lighter style & not as sweet as your typical GW
Description: Straw in colour with a medium intense nose. This wine features light lychee, banana and fermented clementine. Medium body with good acidity, a long length.
Negatives: The fermented clementine creates a bit of a distraction from truly enjoying this wine.
Drink now or in the next couple of years on its own or pair it with Mango Chutney Chicken.
Tasted: 27 July 2017
My Opinion: On the Fence
Score: 8/10, Value: 8/10 Total: 16/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3
02 Wednesday Jan 2019
Cost: $29.95
Grape: Chardonnay
Category: White Wine
Location: Winery
Country: Canada
Region: Vinemount Ridge, Ontario
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Vieni
Alcohol: 14.5% Alcohol/Vol.
One of the better Ontario Chards but at a higher price point
Description: Gold in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This wine features medium toasted oak, lemon, pineapple, mango, cream corn, buttered popcorn, butterscotch, dill, ginger, oak spice, cloves and Easter Lily on the nose. Full body with good acidity, a long length and the alcohol is well integrated.
Negatives: None
Drink now or in the next 5 -7 of years on its own or pair it with Seared Scallops in Herb Butter Pan Sauce Served with Arugula and Fennel Salad.
Tasted: 22 July 2017
Top Pick
Score: 9+/10, Value: 9+/10 Total: 18.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4+
My Opinion: Highly Recommended
28 Friday Dec 2018
Posted in Best Buys, Canadian Wines, Highly Recommended, White Wines
Cost: $18.95 (Clearance price: $15.20)
Grape: Chardonnay
Category: White Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: Canada
Region: Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara, Ontario
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Flat Rock Cellars
Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.
Ontario oaked Chards under $20 by a large part one of the best in the world & this one may just be lead the pack
Description: Light gold in colour with a medium+ nose. This wine features medium buttered toast, lemon tart, peach, pear, green apple, honeydew melon, pineapple, dill, ginger, oak spice, vanilla and Jasmine on the nose. Medium+ body with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None
Drink now or in the next 5-7 of years on its own or pair it with Ginger Garlic Baked Chicken.
Tasted: 26 Aug 2017
Best Buy
My Opinion: Highly Recommended
Score: 9+/10, Value: 9+/10 (Clearance price: 9.5/10) Total: 18.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4+
LCBO: 286278
27 Thursday Dec 2018
Posted in Best Buys, Recommended, White Wines
Cost: $13.80 (Sale price until 10 Sept 2017: $11.80)
Grape: Chardonnay
Category: White Wine
Location: LCBO General List
Country: Chile
Region: Valle del Maipo
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Viña Chocalan
Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.
A pleasant citric dominated Chard especially at the price
Description: Light gold in colour with a medium to medium+ intense nose. This wine features light oak, lemon, pineapple, green apples, pear, ginger, dill & Champagne mushrooms on the nose. Medium body with good acidity and a good length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Note:
Drink now or in the next 2-4 of years on its own or pair it with Skillet Chicken With Garlic Herb Butter.
Tasted: 19 Aug 2017
Best Buy
My Opinion: Recommended
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 9/10 (Sale price: 9+/10) Total: 17.5+/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
LCBO: 487280
22 Saturday Dec 2018
Cost: $27.95
Grape: Chardonnay
Category: White Wine
Location: Winery
Country: Canada
Region: Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Westcott Vineyards
Alcohol: 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.
Elegance in a glass
Positives: Rich gold in colour and the oak is well integrated. This wine features lemon, apples (McIntosh, green & yellow), peach and light oak spice.
Negatives: None
Interesting Point: Don’t over chill this wine as it will mute the elegance.
Ageability: Drink now or over the next 3-5 of years.
My Opinion: Highly Recommended
Top Pick
Tasted: December 22, 2018
20 Thursday Dec 2018
Posted in Canadian Wines, Not Recommended, White Wines
Cost: $18.95
Grape: Chardonnay
Category: White Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: Canada
Region: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Peller Estates Winery
Alcohol: 13.1% Alcohol/Vol.
A touch on the funky side
Description: Gold in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This wine features medium oak, lemon, green & yellow apples, pear, ginger and white mushrooms on the nose. Medium body with good acidity and a good length.
Negatives: None
Drink now or in the next 2-4 of years on its own or pair it with
Tasted: 14 October 2017
Score: 8.5/10, Value: 8.5/10 Total: 17/20
My Opinion: Not Recommended
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5
LCBO: 383109
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