Concha y Toro
Reserva Casillero del Diablo Rosé Blend 2018
Dry 100% Shiraz rosé with flavours of new plum in the finish.
The grapes are harvested throughout mid-March to mid-April, depending on the peak ripeness for each region. 30% of the wine undergoes a cold maceration for 2 hours to attain a rich, ruby color. Fermented in stainless steel tanks.
12%
Shared by Dianne Poole as part of a rosé tasting event — 5 years ago
Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards
Ancienne Pinot Noir 2016
This single vineyard Pinot Noir was hand harvested from naturally low-yielding vines on the Lightfoot & Wolfville estate vineyard in Avonport, NS - the Oak Island vineyard. It was fermented indigenously, and cellared 18 months in French oak. Pale ruby in colour, the nose is a vibrant cherry, with floral and herbal undertones. The fruitiness is accompanied by an earthy minerality on the palate. A silky-smooth, elegant structure. Only 130 cases made.
12%
Purchased at the Lightfoot & Wolfville vineyard in the autumn of 2018. — 6 years ago
Saint Jean du Barroux
La Source Côtes du Ventoux Grenache Blend 2015
Sweet, cherry flavours, floral secondary aromas of violet, also tertiary leather, smokiness. Long lasting smooth finish. Medium to high acidity.
Provencal and mountainous, sunny yet cool, the quality of this superb terroir is thanks to 5 key elements that give their names to the 5 cuvees of Saint Jean du Barroux: La Source (spring), L'Argile (clay), La Pierre Noire (black stone), Le Microclimat (microclimate) and La Montagne (mountain).
Red Grenache - Carignan - Cinsault - Organic wine
Yield 30 hL/ha - hand picked - de-stemmed: 100% - maceration: 7 days - maturation: concrete and enameled tanks - corks: diam 5
Cellaring potential: 10 years - decant when young
14.5%
Gift from Robert and Tanis Gray — 6 years ago
Borgo Salcetino
Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2016
From the retailer: Borgo Salcetino was established in 1996 when Valneo and Tonino Livon, two Friulan winemakers decided to spread their skills in winemaking to the Chianti Classico area, precisely to Radda in Chianti. The estate comprises 30 hectares, half of which are dedicated to wine growing. An important gradual renovation of the vineyards has been carried out, which included reaching a density of 7000 plants per hectare, and improving the quality of the vines, and integrating the current native Sangiovese and Canaiolo with an experimental Merlot.
Made from Sangiovese with 5% Canaiolo grown on limestone, clay, sand soil. The grapes are hand harvested and destemmed and the fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 23°C on the skins for twenty-two days. Then the malolactic fermentation takes place in wood. At the end of this period, the wine is assembled and bottled with a further period of refinement in the bottle.
This wine is garnet red in colour. On the nose it is intense and recalls raspberries and cherries and a floral element (violets). The palate is medium bodied with concentrated red fruit, juicy fresh acidity and light to medium tannins.
The 2016 vintage was excellent in Tuscany with Chianti Classico enjoying good quality fruit though the yields where down compared to the average. The wines are characterized by their intense fragrance.
13%
Purchased at Bishop's Cellar — 5 years ago
Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards
Blanc de Blanc Brut Chardonnay 2014
This is a single vineyard (Lightfoot Home Farm: Wolfville, N.S.), single varietal (100% Chardonnay) Traditional Method / Méthode Champenoise that aged on lees for four years.
Strong aromas that tickle the tastebuds before contact has even been made. Lively and delicate bubbles promote lemony flavours with a pinch of saltiness. Lengthy finish.
12%
Purchased at Bishop's Cellar on July 5th, 2019. — 5 years ago
Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards
Terroir Series Riesling 2017
Pleasant sweetness and longer finish. Flavours of Honeycrisp apples and lime. A small-lot wine that speaks of the land from Lightfoot & Wolfville's Terroir series. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, a portion of the unfermented juice was added as ‘sussreserve’ to balance sweetness and complexity. It is 100% Riesling crafted in an off-dry style so the wine's naturally high acidity is beautifully balanced by residual sugar.
11%
Purchased at the Lightfoot & Wolfville vineyard in the autumn of 2018. — 6 years ago
Château Carbonnieux
Grand Cru Classé de Graves Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2012
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc. Dominant soil type is the same gravel (and sand) which gave Graves it's name. A dry wine full of tannins and dark fruits, tastes of plum and black currants. Has a dense structure and high acidity. Very clean on the palate with a spice infused finish.
Winemaker notes: The Merlot gives the wine a fine and deep intense color while the Cabernet adds a full fruity character. The 2012 blending with a little Petit Verdot gave a vintage that is extremely pleasant and charming to drink when eating.
13.5%
Shared by Amanda Forsey. — 5 years ago
Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards
Bubbly White 2017
A blend including Geisenheim, Vidal and Ortega. Extra dry with fruity flavours of pear and green apple. Bubbles are very delicate and disappeared quickly. Lovely pale straw colour in the glass.
From the vineyard: the generous 2017 growing season provided low disease pressure, superb aromatic intensity and fruit concentration. Each variety making up this blend was handpicked and fermented separately in stainless steel. A base wine blend was created and transferred to pressure tank for secondary fermentation via the Charmat Method, providing a delicate and persistent bubble. Given the desired aromatic style, lees contact time was kept short to preserve freshness and purity of primary fruit flavor.
1015 cases (6 x 750 mL)
11%
Purchased at RockHead Wine & Beer Market — 5 years ago
Sartori di Verona
Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Corvina Blend 2016
Pale ruby colour, wine aromas of tart cherry, cinnamon and green peppercorn. Medium to high acidity, low astringency.
Ripasso is a special style of Italian wine. The wine makers take the Valpolicella Superiore wine and pass it over the remaining skin, stalk and left over juice of the much more prestigious Amarone wine. It’s this meeting that gives the Valpolicella Superiore wine its edge. Deeper colours, richer flavours, more depth and greater ageing potential.
13.5% — 6 years ago
Melanie Taylor
Tart and crisp, pale gold in colour with lime citrus full-bodied flavour. Lightly astringent, the alcohol is nearly undetectable. Non-complex with a sour finish, but not at all unpleasant.
From the winemaker: A wine with unique character, TIDAL BAY brilliantly reflects its birthplace: the terroir, coastal breezes, cooler climate and our winemakers' world-class craftsmanship. It has a distinctive brightness in the glass. The nose is fresh yet complex. The palate is dryishly crisp, with a body and fullness that lingers with every sip. TIDAL BAY is the perfect complement to Nova Scotia seafood or to share with friends.
11%
Hostess gift from Will Ross March 2020 — 4 years ago