Colio Estate Vineyards
Harrow, Ontario, Canada
Lake Erie North Shore
12.1% abv
$14.00 a bottle Canadian
100% Gamay Noir
Here are the tasting notes as stated on the bottle: “Scents of dark cherry, cedar spice and strawberry pie foretell the dark cherry, cranberry and pomegranate finish.”
Appearance: ruby body with an amber-ruby edge and a crystal rim.
Aroma: I like the cedar spice, cherry and currant nose. I also get a little earthy tone here as well.
Flavors: Wow, on my first few sips (after swirling the glass) the cedar comes through. It is like a cigar box cedar with each sip and sniff. And, I have smelled a few cigar boxes in my day. Dark berries on the taste with some nice green peppercorn spice along with that cedar note and rich soil for the earthy tone.
Mouthfeel: It started off feeling a little thin (on the first few sips after opening the bottle) and when it opened up (a few swirls of the glass) it filled out the palate. There is a blackberry bite that greets the palate. The cedar, spice and dark berries linger and cling to the palate. I can feel it coating my teeth and gums. Dry finish, tannins semi-smooth, acidity under control.
My Strength Rating: 7 – truly coats the palate.
To the Point: You can’t go wrong with this $14.00 bottle. Nice medium-full feel without being overwhelming.
The wine held up just fine when I paired it with some 9 year old white cheddar and then a whole grain cracker with horseradish cheese.
This wine should go well with a fine cigar. Visit CigarPostings for the cigar pairing with this wine.
I just noticed that I did a review of this wine back in January of this year. Click here to read that review.
I just noticed that I did a review of this wine back in January of this year. Click here to read that review.
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