Le Clos Jordanne is a partnership between Vincor Canada and Boisset France. It is their first investment in non-Burgundian (from Burgundy, France) property. Their initial releases gained critical acclaim. Here are my tasting notes from their 05 single vineyard Chardonnay. These are currently sold out of LCBO, but is available on the wine lists of [...]
Entries from April 2008
April 8, 2008
Zin Blend from Mendocino
Parducci Coro Mendocino - about 40 bones.
This one started off with the wrong intentions. I was at the inlaws, looking for a wine to impress the family with. I was looking for the perfect blend of interesting fruit and spice for me, and a higher level of elegance and finesse than they are used [...]
April 6, 2008
A CaliCab to love and squeeze and hug George
CONIGLIO ATLAS PEAK CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2003VINTAGES 38554 | 750 mL bottle Price: $ 63.45
Over 60 dollars is a lot to pay for a wine. I have to say, this is a lot of wine. If you have the money to spend, or you’re looking for something special, this is a good choice, and available in [...]
April 5, 2008
San Fran Chardonnay
MOUNT EDEN ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2003VINTAGES 603829 | 750 mL bottle Price: $ 44.65
This is Chardonnay has climbed in price since the 01 vintage that was available at the LCBO. It continues to climb in popularity ’cause it’s so darn good! Tasting notes below from the 01.
colour: golden straw yellow.on the nose: hint of lemon rind, [...]
April 3, 2008
Poetry in a glass
I’ve recently become infatuated with Nebbiolo grape, and I found this Barolo at the Kitchener LCBO. It was fabulous. I have two in the cellar still, I’m looking forward to checking in on them. I’m still in Oregon, I’ll put up some tasting notes for wines that appear in the LCBO when I find them. [...]
April 2, 2008
Oregon Field Report - Pinot Noir abound!
I’m out in Oregon tasting wines for a week, I will be posting TNs, info about where we’ve eaten and tasted as we go.
