Warmin me knickers and every other frozen part o me body at Allens in Toronto. The Superb Galway Chowder and VQA Pinot Grigio are doing the trick. Now Im staring down a 21 year old Balvenie the other side of the bar. Hmmmmm…. In the meantime, bartender Glenn is looking after me like royalty.
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Chateau Grand Picque-Caillou – Bordeaux Rouge, 2005 ($25) RATING: 90.
A charming Bordeaux with fruity, earthy and subtle spicy aromas. A very nice nose. A light wine with nuances of black and red berries, subtle cherries, raisins and vanilla. Many of the aromas continue in the flavours with additional notes of ultra ripe strawberries. Light tannins. Smooth finish. It’s a round wine. Delicate, lively andContinue reading “Chateau Grand Picque-Caillou – Bordeaux Rouge, 2005 ($25) RATING: 90.”
Cornerstone 2008 Estate Apricot wine
Aromas of Apricot jam and delicate candied fruit. Sweet, nice acidity, and easy to enjoy. This delicate fruit wine has an elegant finish. Would pair well with white pasta or game fowl. $10 for 500 ml. Available only from the winery (in person, by phone, or web order). Cornerstone Estate Winery Beamsville, Ontario 905 563Continue reading “Cornerstone 2008 Estate Apricot wine”
Chateau Grand Picque-Caillou – Bordeaux Rouge, 2005
($20) RATING: 90. A charming Bordeaux with fruity, earthy and subtle spicy aromas. A very nice nose. A light wine with nuances of black and red berries, subtle cherries, raisins and vanilla. Many of the aromas continue in the flavours with additional notes of ultra ripe strawberries. Light tannins. Smooth finish. It’s a round wine.Continue reading “Chateau Grand Picque-Caillou – Bordeaux Rouge, 2005”
Hello New Decade! Hello New Blog Format.
Welcome to my new blog format. This will be the location of most of my new blogs AND those of the editors. My original blog will also remain active, as it is a repository of about 3 years of my life. I will add content there from time to time. To the ORIGINAL BLOG.
