On the Road with the Grape Guy

On the Road with the Grape Guy is a on-going feature that follows me from event to event ... I post my thoughts, feelings and reviews of what happened and what I tasted ... basically it is here that I review the events I attend and the things that thrilled me.

29 Wine Reviews / 16 Wineries: All Ontario

28 Aug 2015

Not all reviews make the newsletter, there's just so many good wines and not enough space ... so every three months or so I have decided to clear out the backlog ... here are the reviews that were written but till this time have never seen the light of day.  (click on the wine name to link to the full review)

Big Head 2014 Pinot Gris, Hunter Vineyard
Big Head 2014 Sauvignon Blanc
Coyote’s Run 2013 Five Mile Red
Coyote’s Run 2013 Merlot, Red Paw
Coyote’s Run 2014 Pinot Gris, Rare Vintage - Late Harvest
G. Marquis 2013 Chardonnay, Silver Line - Single Vineyard

Henry of Pelham 2014 Pink, Sibling Rivalry
Henry of Pelham 2014 Rosé
Hinterland 2014 Whitecap
Honsberger 2013 Riesling
Honsberger 2013 Rosé
Hubbs Creek 2014 Pinot Gris
Hubbs Creek 2012 Pinot Noir, Unfiltered
Huff Estates 2013 Gamay

Karlo Estates 2012 Petit Verdot, The 5th Element
Karlo Estates 2013 Riesling, Lake on the Mountain
Keint-he 2014 Pinot Gris
Keint-he 2014 Melon de Bourgogne
Lighthall Vineyards 2014 The Fence, Sparkling Rosé
Lighthall Vineyards 2013 Pinot Noir, “Les Quatres Diables”

Rosehall Run 2014 Riesling, Righteous Dude
Rosewood 2014 Rosé, Trois Femme
Rosewood 2013 Cabernet Franc, Origin
Rosewood 2013 Riesling, Mima’s Block
Southbrook 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Small Lot
Southbrook 2012 Poetica Red
Southbrook Whimsy! The Anniversary
Tawse 2012 Chardonnay, Quarry Road Vineyard
Trail Estate 2013 Gewurztraminer, Reserve

 

43 US Wine Reviews from 4 States

24 Aug 2015

Every month I’ll add a number of new International reviews to the website – this month our focus is on the US of A, and in particular wines from 4 states: California, New York, Oregon and Washington … check out the full review by clicking on the wine’s name.

United States –

California …

Cornerstone Cellars 2014 Syrah Rosé, Corallina
Cornerstone Cellars 2013 Merlot, Napa – Black Label
Cornerstone Cellars 2012 Cabernet Franc, Napa – White Label
Cornerstone Cellars 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain
Cornerstone Cellars 2012 Merlot, Oakville Station


New York …

Anthony Road 2014 Cabernet Franc Rosé
Anthony Road 2014 Pinot Gris, Barrel Fermented
Anthony Road 2014 Riesling, Dry
Anthony Road 2013 Cabernet Franc / Lemberger

Domaine LeSeurre 2013 Chardonnay, Barrel Select
Domaine LeSeurre 2012 Cabernet Franc, Barrel Select

Heart & Hands 2012 Pinot Noir
Heart & Hands 2012 Pinot Noir, Elaine’s Vineyard
Heart & Hands 2012 Pinot Noir, Mo Chuisle
Heart & Hands 2012 Pinot Noir, Patrician Verona Vineyard
Heart & Hands 2012 Pinot Noir, Paul’s Legacy
Heart & Hands 2013 Riesling, Dry
Heart & Hands 2013 Riesling Estate
Heart & Hands 2013 Riesling, Patrician Verona Vineyard

Lamoreaux Landing 2013 Riesling, Red Oak Vineyard
Lamoreaux Landing 2013 Riesling, Round Rock Vineyard
Lamoreaux Landing 2012 “76 West”
Lamoreaux Landing 2011 Cabernet Franc
Lamoreaux Landing 2010 Chardonnay
Lamoreaux Landing 2009 Brut

Ravines Wine Cellars 2013 Chardonnay
Ravines Wine Cellars 2013 Riesling
Ravines Wine Cellars 2012 Pinot Noir
Ravines Wine Cellars 2011 Meritage

Ventosa 2012 Pinot Noir
Ventosa 2011 Cabernet Franc
Ventosa 2011 Lemberger


Oregon …

Solena Estate 2014 Pinot Gris
Solena Estate 2012 Pinot Noir, Domaine Danielle Laurent

Hyland Estates 2013 Pinot Noir, Coury Clone

Cornerstone Cellars 2012 Pinot Noir, Stepping Stone Cuvee
Cornerstone Cellars 2012 Pinot Noir, White Label – Willamette Valley


Washington …

Airfield Estates 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Runway
Chateau Ste. Michelle NV Michelle Brut
Columbia Crest 2012 Merlot
Milbrandt Vineyards 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Traditions
Nine Hat Wines 2012 Red Wine

 

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