Journeying through the vines to bring you unpretentious, honest, and fun wine reviews.
7.5/10 $15.95 Chateau des Charmes Sauvignon Blanc VQA (Ontario). Pale yellow colour. Smells of green apple and lime. Light and citrus tasting with flavours of lime, apple, and especially pear. While it is dry, there is something about the finish that resembles a hint of sweetness, so the aftertaste seemed a bit syrupy to me... Continue Reading →
8/10 $15.95 Wayne Gretzky Baco Noir VQA (Ontario). Dark purple blackberry colour. Medium bodied and dry (but not overly). No where near as oaky as a Cab Sauv, and pretty dark tasting with flavours of blueberry, cherry and blackberry. Despite the dark flavours it is still smooth and very drinkable, with low tannins and manageable... Continue Reading →
8/10 $13.95 Black Cellar Whisky Oak Aged Shiraz Cabernet Blend No 5 (Ontario 🇨🇦). Deep ruby in colour. I could definitely smell the oak and whisky, with an almost chocolate-like sweetness that was pretty interesting. This one sat in my glass for around 15 minutes, allowing it to open up... AND allowing me time to... Continue Reading →
8/10 $13.95 Inniskillin Unoaked Chardonnay VQA (Ontario). I'm at the Cambridge Mill for a friend's wedding this evening, and I must say that I am SUPER happy with this white wine that was offered, and also impressed with their choice of a Canadian VQA! Yellow colour that reminded me of banana liquor. Dry and medium... Continue Reading →
8.5/10 $32.25 Rosewood Lock, Stock & Barrel VQA Merlot Blend (Ontario). I had the chance to try this bottle over the weekend that was brought to a birthday party, and my only regret is that I didn't get my hands on another glass to fully appreciate it! 👐🍷 Deep red in colour. Dry and medium... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $14.95 Lola Pelee Island VQA Rose (Ontario). Pretty label and alluring blush pink colour 😍 Semi-sweet with a playful level of carbonation that I was not expecting. Taste that first hit the end of the tongue with flavours of apple and strawberry. There is an undeniable level of sweetness here (which would usually have... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $15.95 Wayne Gretzky Estates - Merlot VQA. Dark red in colour. A somewhat sweeter red (as Merlots usually are) that tastes fruity and of juicy cherries. This one is definitely for you if you if you are looking for something sophisticated but not too dry. I've tried a few of the Wayne Gretzky wines,... Continue Reading →
7/10 $13.95 East Dell Gamay Noir VQA (Ontario). Clear red in colour. Liquor store said that it was light bodied, but by no means does that translate into easy volume drinking... While I did enjoy the berry flavor, the acidity lingered on my tongue more than I would have liked. I would drink this alongside... Continue Reading →
7.75/10 $9.95 Copper Moon Moonlight Harvest Shiraz (Ontario). Ruby red in color. Smells acidic. Dry. Has a darker oak cherry flavour, but very easy to drink. Not a long finish at all. If you are looking for a no-frills, cheap, easy reliable red to enjoy on a pizza night (or casual eat) this one is... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 Malivoire Guilty Men Red VQA(meaning many things, most importantly: that it is an Ontario Wine!) Picked this one out on a rainy day ☔️ On sale for $13.95, reg. $14.95. Deep fruity aroma, clear and ruby red in colour. Flavourful, medium bodied, very dry on the tongue but somehow finishes gentle. Acidic but won't... Continue Reading →
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