Sunday, November 29, 2009

365 Wines In 365 Days ...

Well, it's been 365 days and today we taste our 365th wine ... it's been a tough job but someone had to do it ... and we end the saga with another Sauvignon Blanc ... from Chile. It's been a year since we started and one of the first we tasted was a Sauv from Chile ... and I only thought it fitting we end on the same hi note we started with! Cheers ...

ESPIRITU DE CHILE SAUVIGNON BLANC

LCBO 60640 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 9.95 White Wine, 13.3% Alcohol/Vol.

Made in: Chile By: Espiritu De Chile Limited

Tasting Note - An elegantly structured Sauvignon Blanc which impresses with its pronounced fruit notes. Aromas of peach and citrus blend perfectly with spicy freshness and subdued earthy tones.

Serving Suggestion - Enjoy this Sauvignon Blanc chilled with any poultry, fish or as an aperitif.

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

Saturday, November 28, 2009

364 Wines In 364 Days ...

VINA SAN PEDRO G NEGRO MER
LCBO 272518 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1

Made in: Chile By: Vina San Pedro

Tasting Note - Bright ruby colour; gentle red fruit aromas with hints of licorice; dry, medium to full-bodied, with sweet berry fruit flavours and a moderate to long pleasant finish.

Serving Suggestion - Serve with shepards pie, chili and cold cuts meat sandwiches.

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

Friday, November 27, 2009

363 Wines In 363 Days ...

Well, it's been awhile since we started this ... and we only have a couple more days to go ...

VINA SAN PEDRO G NEGRO CAB SAV
LCBO 188193 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1

Made in: Chile By: Vina San Pedro

Tasting Note - Garnet red with browning edge; Sweet blackberry jam, mint and leather aromas; Dry, light-medium body, soft fruit and soft tannin; mature dry wine with fruity, moderate finish.

Serving Suggestion - Tex/Mex. Dishes; BBQ meats; Poultry.

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

Thursday, November 26, 2009

362 Wines In 362 Days ...

BIHN PIESPTR MICHELSBERG RIES
LCBO 233718 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 9.95 White Wine, 8.8% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 3

Made in: Moselle/Saar/Ruwer, Germany By: Kellermeister J. Bihn & Co Gmbh

Tasting Note - Pale straw colour; floral, lime and petrol nose; off-dry with pronounced grapefruit flavours and a crisp, long finish

Serving Suggestion - Spicy Thai; Chinese food

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

361 Wines In 361 Days ...

VINA CARMEN MERLOT
LCBO 248625 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 13.9% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1

Made in: Chile By: Vina Carmen

Tasting Note - Deep ruby red colour; aromas of black cherry and raspberry with hints of spice; dry, medium bodied, with a rich fruity black cherry flavours; good finish.

Serving Suggestion - Serve with grilled meats; roasted chicken.

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

360 Wines In 360 Days ...

VINA CARMEN CHARDONNAY
LCBO 235663 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 9.95 White Wine, 12.0% Alcohol/Vol.

Made in: Chile By: Vina Carmen

Tasting Note - Pale straw colour; fresh pears on the nose with a hint of vanilla; medium-bodied, smooth and fruity; crisp citrus fruit in the finish

Serving Suggestion - Lobster; rich pasta dishes; lemon chicken

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

Monday, November 23, 2009

359 Wines In 359 Days ...

Found another of my favorite grapes from one of my favorite countries ... right near the end of our quest and it was not a disappointment!

CALITERRA SAUVIGNON BLANC
LCBO 275909 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 8.95 White Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.

Made in: Chile By: Caliterra Winery

Tasting Note - Pale straw colour; light herbaceous nose; crisp and refreshing citrus flavours with a clean finish

Serving Suggestion - Serve chilled with chicken or pork satays or spring rolls

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

Sunday, November 22, 2009

358 Wines In 358 Days ...

CALITERRA CABERNET SAUVIGNON
LCBO 257329 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1

Made in: Chile By: Caliterra Winery

Tasting Note - Ruby red colour; ripe berry aroma; medium- bodied with berry fruit flavours and earthy notes; well-balanced with a medium finish

Serving Suggestion - Grilled meats, roasts or hard cheeses.

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

Saturday, November 21, 2009

357 Wines In 357 Days ...

We're finishing good ... another burger alert! I'm starting to enjoy reds quite a bit more than when I first started. Couple reasons beyond acquiring a taste ... they go with pizza's and burgers!

PELEE ISLAND MERLOT
LCBO 470823 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 12.2% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1

Made in: Ontario, Canada By: Pelee Island Vineyard Inc.

Tasting Note - Medium ruby colour; dry and light-bodied with crisp acidity and very little tannin; berry fruit flavour with some plum notes

Serving Suggestion - Picnic fare; cold cuts; burgers

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

Friday, November 20, 2009

356 Wines In 356 Days ...

ANDRES DOMAINE D'OR SUPERIEUR
LCBO 178889 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 7.45 White Wine, 11.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 2

Made in: Ontario, Canada By: Andres Wines Ltd

Tasting Note - Pale straw aroma; subtle, lemony aromas and matching flavours; mild, dry finish

Serving Suggestion - Mild flavoured dishes; aperitif

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com