Price: $14.95
Tastes Like:
Candied Lemon, Ripe Apple, Honey
Serve With:
Spiced Popcorn, Devilled Eggs, Buttered Noodles
Sean’s Take
Coming in at 12% alcohol this is on the lower side of what you’re probably used to. If you’re not a fan of the hot or tingly feeling in your mouth some wines give you’ll enjoy this one. All the fruit is soft and supple, no one thing really stands out.
At two dollars cheaper and more interesting I’d recommend this Canadian Pino Grigio
Remember: three star reviews are good wines, it’s the one and two stars you want to consider carefully
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Price: $15.95
Tastes Like:
Lime, Green Apple, White Grapefruit
Serve With:
Pasta Primavera, Salads
Chuck’s Take
Extra dry with big acidity gives this new world riesling from Niagara, Ontario a nice tartness that finishes quick and clean. It’s very different from an old world German riesling, but good it it’s own Canadian limestone and clay soil kind of way.
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Open Pinot Grigio 2020
Open Pinot Grigio 2020 Open Pinot Grigio 2020
Open Pinot Grigio 2020
Price: $12.95
Tastes Like:
Candied Almonds, Citrus, Pear
Serve With:
Chicken Fajitas, Baked Brie, Mixed Nuts
Sean’s Take
Sometimes I skip the Pinot Grigios from Italy because they can be so sharp and acidic. Sometimes that’s a good thing with rich foods, but not for sipping on a Sunday afternoon. This Canadian made Pinot Grigio is completely different than its Italian cousins. Bursting with fruit flavours and a nice citrus scent. Easily a crowd pleaser.
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Rosehall Run Chardonnay 2019
Rosehall Run Chardonnay 2019 Rosehall Run Chardonnay 2019
Rosehall Run Chardonnay 2019
Price: $14.95
Tastes Like:
Yellow Pear, White Grapefruit, White Peach, Floral, Pineapple
Serve With:
Pasta Alfredo or Primavera, Lobster Roll
Chuck’s Take
Importantly un-oaked. This crisp and acidic chardonnay keeps your mouth watering for the next sip. If experience has led you to believe that all chardonnays are made into heavy, buttery, barrel aged viscous whites – this one will put un-oaked versions of this varietal back on your shopping list!
Prince Edward County is a newer winemaking region in Ontario that’s certainly growing in popularity. The region produces tends to specialize in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. I bought this bottle directly from the winery in Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.
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Angels Gate Unoaked Chardonnay 2020
Angels Gate Unoaked Chardonnay 2020 Angels Gate Unoaked Chardonnay 2020
Angels Gate Unoaked Chardonnay 2020
Price: $14.95
Tastes Like:
Cantaloupe, Melon, Green Apple
Serve With:
Apple Pie, Charcuterie, Shepard’s Pie
Sean’s Take
Unoaked Chardonnay from cooler climates like Ontario are really interesting as they can vary greatly in fruit flavours. This gem is bursting with apples and melons, slightly tart and very refreshing. There was a hint of white pepper in there, but it disappeared after the wine warmed up. Great with or without food.
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Good Natured Merlot Gamay Noir VQA 2020
Good Natured Merlot Gamay Noir VQA 2020 Good Natured Merlot Gamay Noir VQA 2020
Good Natured Merlot Gamay Noir VQA 2020
Price: $11.95
Tastes Like:
Black Cherry, Plum, Spice
Serve With:
Roast Turkey, Chicken Burgers, Salmon
Sean’s Take
This is a blend of two medium weight gapes. Gamay Noir can sometimes have an almost soapy aroma (doesn’t mean it’s bad) and this certainly delivered. The wine has a clear beginning, middle, and end. Up first is a nice fresh red plum flavour, followed by more red stone fruit and black cherry, it finishes with some mixed spices. The challenge for me is that these great flavours were not integrated and for all the interesting things happening it lacked depth.
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Strewn Two Vines Riesling Gewürztraminer 2019
Strewn Two Vines Riesling Gewürztraminer 2019 Strewn Two Vines Riesling Gewürztraminer 2019
Strewn Two Vines Riesling Gewürztraminer 2019
Price: $13.95
Tastes Like:
Pink Grapefruit, Lychee, Honey, Floral
Serve With:
Appetizers, Salads
Chuck’s Take
Right in the middle of dry and slightly sweet, this white blend has always been a readily available crowd pleaser for me. Non-wine drinkers have taken a photos of the bottle on my counter to remember it next time they’re out shopping for wine.
Medium body with mouthwatering acidity. As it warms in your glass you will get big notes of honey. Goes down easy. Real easy. Maybe a little too easy.
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Rosehall Run Unoaked Chardonnay 2019
Rosehall Run Unoaked Chardonnay 2019 Rosehall Run Unoaked Chardonnay 2019
Rosehall Run Unoaked Chardonnay 2019
Price: $14.95
Tastes Like:
Tropical Fruit, Grapefruit, Pineapple
Serve With:
Stroganoff, Lobster Rolls, Fettuccini Alfredo
Sean’s Take
A very well done unoaked chardonnay from Ontario. The cooler climate allows for a touch of acidity which makes it nice and bright. Great to serve with rich or creamy dishes, I matched it with stroganoff. This wine screams summer patio!
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