Wine by country - March 3 Release
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Ontario |
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HENRY OF PELHAM GEW�RZTRAMINER 2005
VQA Niagara Peninsula
According
to winemaker Ron Giesbrecht, Gew�rztraminer yields were particularly
low for the 2005 which means more concentrated flavours in this spicy
aromatic wonder. Intense aromas of lychee, citrus and spices dominate
this rich, full-bodied wine. The perfect match for spicy Thai food or
smoked salmon.
268359 (D) 750 mL $17.95
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VQA ON Tour
LE CLOS JORDANNE LE CLOS JORDANNE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2004
VQA Niagara Peninsula
Tasting Note: Yellow straw; caramel, citrus and peach bouquet;
full-bodied, lovely mouth feel, wonderful balance and great length. A
terrific Chardonnay. Score - ****1/2 (out of 5). (Tony Aspler, www.tonyaspler.com, Oct. 17, 2006)
033910 (D) 750 mL $35
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VQA ON Tour
LE CLOS JORDANNE LE GRAND CLOS CHARDONNAY 2004
VQA Niagara Peninsula
Tasting Note: Golden straw colour; minerally, apple and lemon,
more Burgundian than the other three; full-bodied, but elegant with
great length. Still young and very cellar-worthy. Score - ***** (out of 5). (Tony Aspler, www.tonyaspler.com, Oct. 17, 2006)
034561 (D) 750 mL $55
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VQA ON Tour
LE CLOS JORDANNE VILLAGE RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2004
VQA Niagara Peninsula
Tasting Note: Deeply coloured yellow straw; caramel, vanilla,
butter, orange and peach flavours rise from the glass; full-bodied,
fresh acidity with a caramel and citrus finish. Score - **** (out of 5). (Tony Aspler, www.tonyaspler.com, Oct. 17, 2006)
033936 (D) 750 mL $25
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CAVE SPRING GAMAY RESERVE 2004
VQA Niagara Peninsula
Tasting Note: All the peppery, provencal herb, strawberries and
cherries make you think Southern Rhone Grenache rather than Gamay. Why?
The combination of low yields and long hang time has seriously kicked
up the quality. Perfect for grilled quail or antipasto platters. Now to
2009. Score - 88. (Evan Saviolidis, www.winesavvy.ca, July 2006)
289082 (XD) 750 mL $19.95
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VQA ON Tour
LE CLOS JORDANNE CLAYSTONE TERRACE PINOT NOIR 2004
VQA Niagara Peninsula
Tasting Note: Ruby colour; high toned, minerally, vanilla,
raspberry and mint notes; elegant yet powerful, lovely acidity, firmly
structured with a tannic lift on the finish. Score - ****1/2; with bottle age probably ***** (out of 5). (Tony Aspler, www.tonyaspler.com, Oct. 17, 2006)
033951 (D) 750 mL $35
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VQA ON Tour
LE CLOS JORDANNE LA PETITE VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2004
VQA Niagara Peninsula
Tasting Note: The lightest, most elegant of the single vineyard
pinots is from a smaller, sandy soiled site two kilometers east to the
main sites. It is very fine, fragrant and elegant – a real charmer with
floral perfume, sweeter cherry-cranberry fruit and finely knit oak
spice and a trace of mint as surprising as it is pleasant. Light to
medium bodied, well harmonized, almost silky and very long. Best 2007
to 2012. Score - 91. (David Lawrason, Wine Access, “Lawrason E-Report”, Dec. 9, 2006)
033944 (D) 750 mL $35
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VQA ON Tour
LE CLOS JORDANNE LE CLOS JORDANNE VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2004
VQA Niagara Peninsula
Tasting Note: ... this site up against the escarpment has heavily
sedimentation and limestone gravel soils. More structure and a sense of
in-filled middle palate, moving it into medium bodied range. Nicely
ripe cherry nose with smoky, toasty oak, spicy leather and a touch of
volatility. Needs a bit of time but it is well proportioned; with
excellent length. Score - 90. (David Lawrason, Wine Access, “Lawrason E-Report”, Dec. 9, 2006)
033902 (D) 750 mL $35
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VQA ON Tour
LE CLOS JORDANNE LE GRAND CLOS PINOT NOIR 2004
VQA Niagara Peninsula
Tasting Note: ... this immediately shows better fruit definition,
richness and length than its peers. Much better length – quite
remarkable length. The best length I can remember from pinot noir in
Canada or many other places. But it is still restrained and
fine-pointed. Expect classic, fragrant raspberry-cranberry fruit,
beetroot, French oak spice. It's medium bodied, elegant and firm with
focus fruit from start to finish. Did I mention the great finish? Best
2008 to 2015. Score - 93. (David Lawrason, Wine Access, “Lawrason E-Report”, Dec. 9, 2006)
034553 (D) 750 mL $60
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VQA ON Tour
LE CLOS JORDANNE VILLAGE RESERVE PINOT NOIR 2004
VQA Niagara Peninsula
Tasting Note: (a blend of four vineyards): Ruby colour; earthy,
beetroot and violet nose, high toned; sweet fruit, raspberries with
vanilla oak just present; firm structure and good length. Score -
****1/2 (out of 5). (Tony Aspler, www.tonyaspler.com, Oct. 17, 2006)
033894 (D) 750 mL $25
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CLOS PEGASE MITSUKOS VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2005
Carneros, Napa Valley
This
gorgeous Chardonnay from the cool Carneros district is packed with rich
pear and melon fruit flavours along with fascinating notes of ginger
and hazelnuts. Full-bodied, dry and well-balanced, it's drinking well
now but should improve over the next four years.
986737 (D) 750 mL $32.95
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KENDALL-JACKSON VINTNER'S RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2005
California
Tasting Note: Eighty-nine percent of the 2005 Vintner's Reserve
Chardonnay Jackson Estates is aged 6 months in barrel with malolactic
fermentation, which is pretty amazing considering the quantity and the
sources. It is all coastal vineyards owned by Jess Jackson, with
Monterey and Santa Barbara fruit composing three-fourths of the blend,
and the rest from Mendocino. 2005 continues their streak of top-notch
wines. Loads of tropical fruit, surprisingly deep texture, medium body,
and wonderful purity results in a crisp, elegant, dry Chardonnay. It is
ideal for drinking over the next 1-2 years. Score - 89. (Robert Parker Jr., www.erobertparker.com, Dec. 2006)
369686 (D) 750 mL $19.95
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