Gentil HUGEL 2012

 AOC Alsace


"Very nice spicy flavour of Gewurztraminer, the body of Pinot Gris, the finesse of Riesling, the grapiness of Muscat and the refreshing character of Sylvaner. "

 Refreshing, crisp, light, very summery, typical white wine from Alsace.







I would pair it with this asparagus and spinach mousse with prosciutto.

Beringer Founders' Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, California

$17.95 (534263) At LCBO


Very unusual Cabernet Sauvignon. And a little disappointing.
Dark color in the glass.
On the nose red berries, spices.
On the palate dry, light to medium bodied. Light tannins, crisp acidity.
Not really a Californian cab.
Juicy, ripe finish.

Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2010, Lodi

Zinfandel.
California, USA

$19.95 (942599) At LCBO

Rich dark color in the glass.
On the nose healthy, red fruit, cooked berries, tobacco.
On the palate dry, medium bodied,balanced, juicy. Lots of cherries, spices, fruit.
Medium finish with ripe fruit flavors.
Very good wine to pair with meat.

Hungaria Grande Cuvée Brut, Hungary

Hungary.
Sparkling wine.

$12.25 (619288)at LCBO

Light straw color in the glass, small bubbles.
Fresh acidity on the palate, apple, mineral, citrus, yeast.
Fresh and pleasant wine.

Easton Zinfandel Amador County 2011

California.

Dark color in the glass, semi  opaque.
On the nose red fruit, red berries, herbs.
On the palate dry, fresh, medium bodied. Raspberries, sweet candy, spices. Little bit unusual Zin, on the lighter side on the flavors.
Still well balanced, ripe tannins and good acid.
Fresh, medium finish.

Glenelly Grand Vin de Glenelly 2008

South Africa.
Blend: 40% Shiraz, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot, 7% Merlot

Lovely rich wine. Concentrated dark berries flavors. Followed by plum, floral and dried herbs aromas. Firm tannins and fresh acidity. Medium  spicy finish.
Very nice!

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut Cap Classique 2011, Wo Western Cap

Sparkling White

Western Cape, South Africa

$19.95 (342758) at LCBO

Very nice and gentle mousse, with small bubbles. Aromas of bread, following flavors of citrus and some nuttiness.

Crisp, fresh, very nice! 

I will buy it again!