San Francisco Chronicle
WINE COMPETITION
January 2010
Best of Class and Judges Choice
Wente Vineyards Morning Fog Chardonnay 2008
#175430 $16.25
Vines Magazine 4 Stars
Wente Vineyards
Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
“Spicy and floral with red field berry fruit aromas on the nose, this well-paced Cab has purity of fruit and good structure to offer. It's medium weight with good mouthfeel and balanced flavours - spiced black cherry, ripe pomegranate and blackcurrant galore. The fruity finish lingers. Pour alongside grilled rib eye or meat-laden pizza”. #301507 $16.95
San Francisco Chronicle
WINE COMPETITION
January 2010
Silver Medal
Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
#301507 $16.25
Vines Magazine 3.5 Stars
Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery
Merlot 2008
Niagara Peninsula VQA
Tony Aspler 680News wine review January 15–17, 2010:
Peninsula Ridge Merlot 2008
“Here's an easy drinking Ontario Merlot at an affordable price. Peninsula Ridge Merlot 2008 on the LCBO shelves at $14.75 a bottle. The wine is light ruby in colour with aromas of plum and blueberry with a spicy note on the nose. It's medium-bodied with sweet fruit and an engaging floral note. The tannins that give the wine structure are ripe and supple. It's a wine for meat loaf or hamburgers. That's Peninsula Ridge Merlot 2008 from Ontario”. ($14.75, LCBO #61101)
Tony Aspler 680News wine review
January 1-3, 2010
Peninsula Ridge Inox Chardonnay 2008
“Here's a bargain-priced unoaked Chardonnay from Ontario. The French for stainless steel is "Inox" and that's what Peninsula Ridge calls its unoaked Chardonnay. The 2008 Inox Chardonnay is straw coloured with a nose of minerals and apples; it's medium-bodied and round on the palate with dry, apple and pineapple flavours and a warm alcoholic finish. It costs $12.75 a bottle. Try it with a white fish like tilapia or Caesar salad. That's Peninsula Ridge Inox Chardonnay 2008 from Ontario”. ($12.75, LCBO #594200)
Wine Enthusiast - 89 points!
Wine & Spirits Magazine - Top 100 Buys!
Segura Viudas Cava Brut Reserve NV
“After a soda-like start that may seem aggressive, this one really settles into a groove. The nose blends citrus and wild greenherb aromas, while the palate has perfectly composed orange and peach flavours. The finish is solid and around every turn it holds the road. Great for the price.” ---Wine Enthusiast
Wine Access
87 points!
Bodegas Julian Chivite
Gran Feudo Reserva 2003
"[A] Fully mature and ready to enjoy red from Spain at an attractive price. Evolved spicy red and black fruit, old leather, wood spice and dusty earth make this more interesting than many wines at the price... Integrated tannins make it highly versatile with food as well.”
Wine Enthusiast - 87 points!
Robertson Winery
Sauvignon Blanc 2008
“Tropical fruit and a touch of lemon lead on this gentle white. Elegant and approachable, its combination of crisp lemon, and citrus with rounded tropical fruit flavours gives it a balanced, complex edge. Soft spice and a lemon zing finish it off."
www.winecurrent.com - 4 stars!
Robertson Winery
Sauvignon Blanc 2008
“The subtle nose of tree fruit and honeydew melon segue a well-balanced wave of ripe sweet pineapple and red licorice flavour with accents of lemon chiffon pie. It’s light to medium bodied, generously textured and dishes out a satisfying and lingering finish. It earned its final half star on value and ability to pair with food. Pan-seared fish, veal, chicken and pork are all potential partners." -Vic Harradine
Vancouver Sun
Robertson Winery
Sauvignon Blanc 2008
“You wouldn't know by the price how good this little white is. The palate is a mix of green apple fruit spiked with bits of mango and pineapple and just a touch of bitterness in the finish. A ready-to-go, mid-week white for chicken, pastas, salads and light seafood dishes."
d’Arry’s Original Shiraz Grenache 2007 Wine Spectator Magazine - 88 points!
Vintages Essentials LCBO# 942904
“A lively style that emphasizes cherry and mint flavours, lingering nicely against velvety tannins. Drink now through 2012."