From the Cellar
Just because I started a website called OntarioWineReview.com doesn't mean it's All-Ontario-All-the-Time. When I kick back at night my mood (and sometimes my curiosity) decides my wine of choice. And the title should read, "Uncorked and Un-Screwed Tonight" ... but that just sounds wrong.
17
Nov
2015
- Details
-
Category: Uncorked Tonight
(July 3, 2015) ... If you've made it here you've either come from the night of attrocious wines or you're a Banfi / La Lus fan ... La Lus is a fav of mine, I just love what Banfi does with this Albarossa and so far it seems to be aging quite well. I opened this as a last ditch effort to get on my buddy Larry's good side (see Six on the Deck). The aromas are what should lure you into this wine: black cherry, cassis, black raspberry, and licorice; the palate is what keeps you coming back for more: nice silky dark fruit, touched by red berries, licorice, with a mocha-cherry finish.
17
Nov
2015
- Details
-
Category: Uncorked Tonight
(June 30, 2015) ... Not sure you could tell from the dates but I fell pretty far behind on these write ups this summer - too busy drinking, not enough writing ... I also had plenty of family visiting so I took this opportunity of a little peace and quiet in the house (before the next storm arrived) to enjoy a little California Cabernet. Ripe and ready from nose to tongue: aromas of cassis, black raspberry, and mocha all lead to a palate where that coffee comes thru, along with anise, a mixture of red and black currants, nice acidity, and a smoked-plum finish.
