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Our last stop was the beautiful #malivoire with its still-somehow-charming brutalistic dystopian architecture and sassy wines. Sorry that my battery ran out here and I got no more shots to go along with my fantastic #Meritage! I meant to grab the Fochs and Voiginer too but it alipped my mind as I enjoyed the interiors.

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Enjoying a pre-birthday celebration with a special bottle of wine from my cousin T-Carol. #Canada #malivoire #birthday (at AMLI Mark 24)

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Wine Review June 14 - 2011 Malivoire Chardonnay - 2012 G. Marquis The Silver Line Pinot Noir

2011 Malivoire Chardonnay - Vintages 573147 - $19.95 - Chardonnay for the summer!  What goes better with a fish fry than a great, balanced Chardonnay.  From Malivoire you get a wine with great flavours of pear and peach with great subtle oak on the finish.  Flavours of Vanilla and Caramel dominate the finish of this wine with a nice pleasant lingering aftertaste.  This will go great with fish off the grill, or out of a frying pan.  This is another great pick to sip and enjoy on it's own.

2012 G. Marquis The Silver Line Pinot Noir - Vintages 258673 - $19.95 - A little heavier on the palate than most Pinot from Ontario.  You have a wine with very good balance between fruit and earthiness on the finish.  Fruit flavours of Cherry and Raspberry with a slight smokiness on the finish.  This Pinot is very good value! 

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Wine Review May 3 - 2011 Tawse Sketches of Niagara Cabernet/Merlot - 2012 Malivoire Riesling

2011 Tawse Sketches Cabernet/Merlot - Vintages 130252 - $20.95 - Very juicy and loaded with ripe red fruit flavours... Raspberry, Strawberry and Cherry.  This is very smooth and dangerously easy to drink.  Medium bodied and very dry make this wine extremely versatile with food. 

2012 Malivoire Riesling - Vintages 277483 - $15.95 - This is a fun wine from Malivoire that is off dry and loaded with all sorts of Citrus flavours leaning towards lemon and lime.  There is nice acidity to this but the finish lingers so you will need to be mindful with food pairings, try this with spicy asian dishes.

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Wine Preview - Get Fresh in the Valley 2014

There are a few events that fall into my yearly wine calendar as "must attend".  Get Fresh is one of those events.  I am a big fan of visiting wine country in the off season.  When Get Fresh rolls around, it leaves me with mixed feelings ... I'm happy because it's the real kick off to summer, but it's also before things really start to get busy in wine country. 

Get Fresh is a passport event taking place weekends in April 5-6, 12-13, 26-27 and it costs $40+HST.  You can get your tickets here: http://www.20valley.ca/events/758/get_fresh_in_the_valley

This event has been gradually growing over the past few years.  I highly suggest making a weekend out of it as there are now twenty four wineries taking part.  Each winery has a wine and food pairing and at each stop along the way you collect recipe cards of the fantastic food you are enjoying.  If you're the designated driver each winery also has a mocktail option ... so you won't be relegated to drinking water.  (Angel's Gate Winery is serving a Shirley Temple). 

To see that this is the kickoff to spring you just need to take a quick look at the wines being poured.  There are four wineries pouring Rosé (The Good Earth, Malivoire, Tawse and Henry of Pelham) which makes them mandatory tasting so I can stock up for Barbeque season. 

This event is the perfect way to get out of your comfort zone especially if you're in a wine rut and drinking the same stuff week after week.  Let me assure you between food and wine you get more than your moneys worth. 

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Wine Review February 15, 2014 - 2007 Huff Estates Cuvée Peter F. Huff - 2012 Malivoire Gamay

2007 Huff Estates Cuvée Peter F. Huff - Vintages 198754 - $39.95 - I reviewed this wine back in December and I am thrilled to see it on the shelf of the LCBO.  I believe we are only seeing the tip of the iceberg as far as Champagne style wines from a region that is already known for great Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.  There is remarkable depth to this wine with flavours of Citrus under great layers of Apple and Pineapple.  This wine has great acidity but a nice lingering finish that has flavours of Vanilla.  Simply put this is a very BIG sparkling wine.  This is a special occasion wine and certainly something to pick up and save for when that occasion arises.

2012 Malivoire Gamay - Vintages 591313 - $17.95 - Malivoire is one of the finest producers of Gamay in the province.  I am often asked about how to "get into" Red Wine by people who are new to wine, or just prefer drinking white wine.  This is a versatile light and fruity red wine is a great gateway into Red.  Coming from a warm vintage you get lots of very fresh cherry on the nose and palate.  There is a slight hint of pepper on the finish.  This gamay will pair with just about anything you can throw at it foodwise.

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Wine Review December 21 - Budget Wines for Entertaining!

It's December 21st... most of your shopping is finished.  But you still have a few days before Christmas.  Here are some versatile wines to serve to your company over the holidays all found in the regular list of your local LCBO.  I set out to make these picks friendly on the pocketbook.  Even though these are all affordable they are not short on quality. 

2012 Kacaba Unoaked Chardonnay - LCBO 326975 - $14.95 - Light, Crisp, Easy Drinking and Dry.  This wine is a lot of fun to drink as the aromas and flavours are like a tribute to Ontario Orchards with flavours of Apple, Pear and Slight Peach.  While this wine would have versitility with lighter foods like seafood or lightly seasoned chicken this wine belongs on a patio with good company and warm weather. - reviewed June 8, 2013

2011 Malivoire Table Wine (Riesling) - LCBO 312736 - $13.95 - This is another label that jumped off the shelf while browsing the LCBO.  The aroma on this Riesling is subtle honey and apple with flavours that are more citrus and apple.  There is a bit of sweetness on this wine but it’s not overpowering.  There is still enough acidity with this wine to leave you with a nice clean finish.  This is a wine that is a teriffic friday night sipper but should pair well with lighter chicken dishes. - reviewed November 23, 2013

2012 Megalomaniac Local Squeeze White (Riesling) - LCBO 357418 - $13.95 - Bright Crisp Acidity with a lot of Lemon flavours.  Just a touch of sweetness on the finish balanced off by great acidity.  This is the best Riesling to come out of Megalomaniac since their fantastic 2009 Narcissist Riesling … and this one costs less! - reviewed September 14, 2013

2012 Henry of Pelham Baco Noir - LCBO 270926 - $14.95 - I consider this wine to be a benchmark of consistency as far as Ontario wine is concerned.  Very rich with Ripe Blackberry, Raspberry and Plum flavours the finish is filled with earthiness that is typical of Baco.  This is your Red meat wine and it pairs best with a meal that is as hearty as the wine so think Stew or Beef Bourguignon. - Reviewed October 19, 2013

2011 Cave Red - LCBO 305110 - $14.95 - A terrific crowd pleasing red blend that is fruit forward with nice tannin on the finish.  Being more medium bodied this will go well with your Beef and Lamb dishes. 

2009 Gypsy Red - LCBO 215046 - $11.95 - One of the best values from Ontario in the LCBO and cosistently great.  Don't let the price fool you this is a great food wine.  Fruit Forward with flavours of Plum, Blackberry and Currant.  This will benefit from an hour in a decanter before serving.

2010 Cattail Creek Cabernet Merlot - LCBO 344135 - $14.95 - This is a very fruit forward red wine with lots of Dark Cherry, Raspberry and slight Currant on the palette.  Great wine to bridge the gap between late summer burgers and fall stews.- Reviewed September 14, 2013

2012 Pelee Pink - LCBO 529354 - $10.95 - Another wine where you shouldn't let the price fool you.  Rosé is a staple in my house when it comes to serving Turkey.  This is just off-dry with nice acidity making it so food friendly it will match up with just about anything you could be serving over the holidays.

Now it wouldn't be the holidays if Icewine wasn't mentioned.  But please, please, please do not ask me for dessert suggestions to serve with icewine.  The biggest mistake with serving Icewine is pairing it with the sweet course of the night.  I suggest instead of pairing it with dessert serve it at the beginning of the night with your appetizers.  Deli Meats, Foie Gras, Salty and Strong Cheeses are ideal to pair with the following wines.

2012 Inniskillin Vidal Icewine - Vintages 551085 - $44.95 (regular price $49.95) - This is a benchmark wine and it's fantastic you can save a few dollars on a bottle for the holidays.  Peach, Citrus and Honey are what you will notice with this wine. 

2010 Cave Spring Indian Summer Late Harvest Riesling - LCBO 415901 - $24.95 - Usually a little easier on the pocketbook and half as sweet, I love serving Late Harvest in place of Icewine.  Late Harvest's also have about half as much sugar as your typical Icewine.  Riesling is also a great crowd pleaser because it has a more acidity than Vidal making it easier to pair with food.