Tue, 1 December 2009 First day of December, what that really means is that there is one week till my birthday ... but it also means winter is right around the corner ... so to prepare it is time to look at a red wines you'll be able to enjoy when the weather gets cold. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. To listen to THIS review just wait for the burgundy arrow to appear in the black box below … click it once, and off you go. Music is by Coldplay “Life in Techniclour” from the album Viva la Vida. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro. You can also download this review by clicking on the “Direct Download” link at the bottom of each review. Comments[0] |
Tue, 24 November 2009 Considering the lousy summer we had I find it kinda funny we are having a fall that is giving us temperatures well above the normal (I think today we are 5 degrees above the average). Speaking about above average, this Hillebrand Trius Cabernet Franc certainly fits that description. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. To listen to THIS review just wait for the burgundy arrow to appear in the black box below … click it once, and off you go. Music is by Coldplay “Life in Techniclour” from the album Viva la Vida. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro. You can also download this review by clicking on the “Direct Download” link at the bottom of each review. Comments[0] |
Tue, 17 November 2009 This time of year wine tastes are like a pendulum, one day you feel like red the next you feel like white, that seems to be the way we're going here on the Weekly Wine Note, today we swing into the realm of red. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. To listen to THIS review just wait for the burgundy arrow to appear in the black box below … click it once, and off you go. Music is by Coldplay “Life in Techniclour” from the album Viva la Vida. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro. You can also download this review by clicking on the “Direct Download” link at the bottom of each review. Direct download: 11-17-2009_13th_Street_Sanstone_Gamay.mp3 Category: Niagara Red -- posted at: 12:01 AM Comments[0] |
Tue, 3 November 2009 Today we taste an Aussie blend with an Ontario twist ... I'm positive you're gonna like this one. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews.
To listen to THIS review just wait for the burgundy arrow to appear in the black box below … click it once, and off you go. Music is by Coldplay “Life in Techniclour” from the album Viva la Vida. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro. You can also download this review by clicking on the “Direct Download” link at the bottom of each review. Comments[0] |
Tue, 29 September 2009 I read an article lately about how Syrah could become the next big Ontario grape - not sure I fully agree with that but the folks at Coyote's Run are doing their best to make me a believer. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. To listen to THIS review just wait for the burgundy arrow to appear in the black box below … click it once, and off you go. Music is by Coldplay “Life in Techniclour” from the album Viva la Vida. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro. You can also download this review by clicking on the “Direct Download” link at the bottom of each review. Direct download: 09-29-2009_Coyotes_Run_2007_Red_Paw_Syrah.mp3 Category: Niagara Red -- posted at: 12:01 AM Comments[0] |
Tue, 19 May 2009 This week we'll be tasting a 2007 red ... that beats out it's 2005 predecessor ... and in my opinion that was hard to do, cause the 2005 Elevation red was quite good and still stands the test of time ... but the 2007 might do even better (time will tell) but the smart money is on 10-years easy. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews.
To listen to THIS review just wait for the burgundy arrow to appear in the black box below … click it once, and off you go. Music is by Coldplay “Life in Techniclour” from the album Viva la Vida. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro. You can also download this review by clicking on the “Direct Download” link at the bottom of each review. Direct download: 05-19-2009_Vineland_07_Elevation_Cab.mp3 Category: Niagara Red -- posted at: 7:01 AM Comments[0] |
Tue, 5 May 2009 This week's note features a wine that some might consider a little pricey ... I am one of those people ... but sometimes you have to pay a pretty penny for a wine of this caliber. Considering that 2006 was not a great year for ageable reds this one stands out in the crowd. In ten years you'll think "I only paid thirty-five bucks for this beauty, what a steal." You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. To listen to THIS review just wait for the burgundy arrow to appear in the black box below … click it once, and off you go. Music is by Coldplay “Life in Techniclour” from the album Viva la Vida. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro. You can also download this review by clicking on the “Direct Download” link at the bottom of each review. Comments[0] |
Tue, 7 April 2009 And a good snowy morning to those listening in Ontario. Wow, snow - I know it's hard to believe, snow in April, but it would seem we have all lost our ability to drive in the white stuff; we're driving like we're drunk out there. Not that I advocate drunkeness but I do have a bottle of wine you can cozy up with to beat the chill that is back in the air, just listen ... You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. To listen to THIS review just wait for the burgundy arrow to appear in the black box below … click it once, and off you go. Music is by Coldplay “Life in Techniclour” from the album Viva la Vida. Thanks to Yanik of www.avoxtar.com for providing the female content. You can also download this review by clicking on the “Direct Download” link at the bottom of each review. Comments[0] |
Tue, 24 February 2009 This Podcast reminds me of a beat cop holding back the crowd - "Nothing to see hear" ... or in this case "Nothing to hear, see". Kindly walk about, or click away, to save me the embarrassment of having to explain what in God's name I was thinking about when recording this one. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Music is by Coldplay “Life in Techniclour” from the album Viva la Vida. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro - though I wish she had stopped me on this one. To listen to THIS review just wait for the burgundy arrow to appear in the black box below … click it once, and off you go. You can also download this review by clicking on the “Direct Download” link at the bottom of each review. Comments[0] |
Tue, 6 January 2009 This week we're going to take a few sips of what the MPP's at Queen's Park are quaffing by the gallon - I can only assume that because sometimes those guys seem drunk when they make decisions ... You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Music is by Coldplay “Life in Techniclour” from the album Viva la Vida. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Direct download: 01-06-09_Reif_2007_Cab_Sauv_Reserve.mp3 Category: Niagara Red -- posted at: 8:40 AM Comments[0] |
Fri, 26 December 2008 Today we'll visit Strewn and see what's so "Rogue" about the Rogue's Lot Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Music is by Coldplay “Life in Techniclour” from the album Viva la Vida. Thanks to Yanik for providing the intro and extro. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 16 December 2008 Fans of Gamay rejoice ... 13th Street's 2006 is something to cheer about, but now they're running out - check out why this wine has got to be on your table and quaffed by the gallon. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Music is by Coldplay “Life in Techniclour” from the album Viva la Vida. Thanks to Yanik for providing the female content. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 25 November 2008 This week I have a treat for you. A wine I thought was long gone from the shelves at Pelham - but yesterday I was informed that yes, it is still available ... so now it's time to put your hands on this rare gem from 2005. And here's why ... You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Music is by Coldplay “Life in Techniclour” from the album Viva la Vida. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 18 November 2008 Another week, another wine ... this week it's off to Thirty Bench to check out one of their great values - the Winemaker's Blend. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Music is by Coldplay “Life in Techniclour” from the album Viva la Vida. Thanks to Yanik for the voicing part that is clearly not mine. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Direct download: 11-18_Thirty_Bench_06_Winemakers_Red.mp3 Category: Niagara Red -- posted at: 10:25 AM Comments[0] |
Tue, 4 November 2008 This week it's off to Niagara-on-the-Lake and Reif Estate specifically, where simple never tasted so good. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Music is by Coldplay “Life in Techniclour” from the album Viva la Vida. Thanks to Yanik - who's the female voice you hear. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 21 October 2008 This week we head back to The Organized Crime winery to take a taste of Pipedown, a three grape blend with a story to tell - or at least my version of it anyway. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Music is by Coldplay “Life in Techniclour” from the album Viva la Vida. Thanks to Yanik for providing the female content. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 14 October 2008 This week we take a bite out of crime ... or is that a sip of it ... You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Music is by Coldplay “Life in Techniclour” from the album Viva la Vida. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 23 September 2008 This week I'll let you know of a deal on one of the first 2007 reds that should knock your socks off ... You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Music is by Coldplay “Life in Techniclour” from the album Viva la Vida. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 19 August 2008 It looks very likely that OntarioWineReview's next grape "Challenge" is going to be Pinot Noir - so in honour of that, let's take a taste of something from Henry of Pelham. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Thanks to Yanik the intro and extro. Background music is Coldplay's "Life in Technocolour" from the album Viva la Vida. Download instructions: To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 29 July 2008 This week I want you to thing outside the Cabernet/Chardonnay box at a grape that is under-rated ... let me introduce you to a very good friend of mine, Gamay. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro. The background music is by Coldplay, from their new album Viva la Vida. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 8 July 2008 Today we look at two wines with an interesting pedigree ... they are made the exact same way, except one is grown on the black side of town, the other on the red side of town - let me explain ... You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Thanks to Yanik for providing the intro and extro. The background music is the first track on the new Coldplay CD "Viva la Vida". To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 24 June 2008 This week we look to one of our "industry leaders" to see that they really can make great VQA wine. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro. That great music is from the new Coldplay album - "Life in Technicolor" To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 17 June 2008 This week I combine a Taste it Again Grape Guy with the Weekly Wine Note to discover an amazing transformation in the bottle - and it only took a year. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Thanks to Yanik for providing the intro and extro. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 6 May 2008 It's Pinot time again ... today we head to Niagara-on-the-Lake to check out this Lailey Vineyard Pinot Noir. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 15 April 2008 As spring looks more and more like it is finally here to stay, you'll be looking for a wine to enjoy with light BBQ fare as the days get hotter and the nights are still on the cool side - might I suggest this cool red to sip upon. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Thank you Yanik for the intro and extro. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 18 March 2008 This week we head over to Lakeview to taste a wine from a grape that many thought would not grow well in cool climate Ontario; but it seems our winemakers are having some degree of success with it. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 11 March 2008 Today I have a special treat for you - the actual conversation between a friend and myself about this wine ... hope you enjoy. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro. And a big thank you to Erica for traveling around the wineries with me and making them so much fun - oh and thanks for getting behind the mic for this one. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 19 February 2008 Some have said I get a little verbose with my descriptions in the Weekly Wine Note Podcast - so here I give it to you short and sweet ... I'll get verbose again real soon I promise you that. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Thanks to Yanik for providing the intro and extro. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 5 February 2008 There's no doubt about it - there's something special about this wine ... it's in the smells and in the flavours ... and ... well ... they gave it a better name then what could have been. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 27 November 2007 To end off November I'll compare a couple of Meritages from a winery you might not have heard of, Palatine Hills (Niagara-on-the-Lake) ... but they are making some very good, and diverse, wines ... take these Meritages for instance. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Thanks to Yanik for providing the female content. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 13 November 2007 Today we're playing a game with a Gamay - To Chill or Not to Chill ... listen in and learn what chilling can do to a wine; then be prepared to try it at home with one of your favourites. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Thanks to Yanik for providing the intro and extro. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 23 October 2007 Back in July 2007 (Newsletter #60) I reviewed the 2005 version of this wine and ... well ... it sold out quickly; and now I introduce to you the 2006 edition. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Thanks to Yanik for providing the female content. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 16 October 2007 This week we continue our look at Ontario blends with this Bordeaux style red from Thirty Bench Wine Makers ... small lot, small production - big on taste. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Thanks to Yanik from Avoxtar for the intro and extro. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 28 August 2007 This week I have a two-fer of ballsy reds. First, there's this Cabernet Franc - then you can read about his sibling: 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon - both are excellent wines with great ageability. You can read this review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Thanks to Yanik for the intro and extro. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 21 August 2007 I tried this wine back in the spring but it just seemed too heavy for the coming hot months. But with the cool wind that blew through Ontario yesterday I thought "summer is almost over, time to stock up on those body warming reds" ... so let's start with this one. You can read the review on the Weekly Wine Note blog - or visit OntarioWineReview for more wine related articles and reviews. Thanks to Avoxtar for providing the female content. To listen to a specific review you can directly download it by clicking on the feature at the bottom of each review - or just use the fast-forward or reverse arrows on the dashboard player. Comments[0] |
Tue, 19 June 2007 This week's wine is kind of a tease ... with the harsh winter that proceeded the harvest of 2005 much of Ontario's Merlot was wiped out. Lakeview was one of the few wineries able to make a straight merlot - and what a merlot it is ... it makes you wonder - what if ... You can also read the review at: http://ontariowinereviews.blogspot.com Thanks to Yanik at Avoxtar for providing the female content: www.avoxtar.com To listen to a specific wine review you can directly download it by clicking that feature at the bottom of each and every review. Comments[0] |
Tue, 12 June 2007 This week it's down to Niagara-on-the-Lake we go to check out one of the best bargain BBQ wines you'll have this season. You can also read this wine's review at: http://ontariowinereviews.blogspot.com Thanks to Yanik of Avoxtar for the female voice contribution: www.avoxtar.com Comments[0] |
Tue, 29 May 2007 This week we go back a few vintages to check out this cellar dweller, with some surprising results. You can also read this wine's review at http://ontariowinereviews.blogspot.com. Thanks to Yanik of Avoxtar for provide the female content: www.avoxtar.com. Comments[0] |
Tue, 22 May 2007 This week's wine is from Coyote's Run and is a delicious version of one of my favourite grapes, Cabernet Franc, from the hot but short-crop 2005 Vintage. The reds coming out of that vintage are stunning, this one is no exception. You can read this wine's review at http://ontariowinereviews.blogspot.com. Thanks to Yanik of Avoxtar for the female contribution: www.avoxtar.com. Comments[0] |
Tue, 1 May 2007 This is the very first OntarioWineReview "Weekly Wine Note" Podcast ... this week's wine is the Peninsula Ridge 2005 Syrah and is available at the winery only - you can also read the review at http://ontariowinereviews.blogspot.com. Very special thanks to Yanik, for providing the intro and extro ... www.avoxtar.com Comments[0] |
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