Sanson barncat 2006: Review

13.5% abv

Sanson Estate Winery

Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada

Sansonestatewinery.com

Blend of: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir

Appearance: rich ruby

Aroma: light berry mix and spice

Flavors: red and black berry mix, tart red berries, some white pepper mustiness

Mouthfeel: light lingering berry notes, fairly light in body

My Strength Rating: 4

This was okay overall.  I think I prefer the Sanson Bird Dog Red.

Sanson 2008 Reserve Baco Noir: Review

Sanson Estate Winery

12.5% abv

$25.00 Canadian

Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada

Sansonestatewinery.com

My Strength Rating: 4/4.5

Baco Noir is pronounced: BA-koh NWAHR

I can remember stopping by this winery back when they first opened up.  The wine was the usual start-up wine taste a little on the thin side.  Well, now is the time to stop on by this little winery.  I have sampled a few of their wines and I have enjoyed them.  I enjoyed the Bird Dog Red so much I went back and bought four more bottles. 

Appearance: Garnet with ruby crystal highlights

Aroma: plump big dark berry notes and a whiff of oak

Flavors: this is a fruit forward wine here for the taking.  Mulberry, touch of blueberry, hint of boysenberry, red currants, and sweet cedar.  The tannins are low, which it should be for a Baco, and the acidic level is pleasing, which can be high for a young Baco Noir.

Mouthfeel: light and lively feel on the palate.  The sweet berries linger for a spell on the palate.  There is a light edge.

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Wines of Ontario Month

This April I will be reviewing Wines from Ontario, Canada.

There are 14 wineries southeast of Windsor Ontario Canada.  From Amherstburg to Pelee Island and don’t forget Smith and Wilson out by Chatham.  There are four planned wineries to open in the next few years.  If you are looking for a fun day trip look no further than the Lake Erie North Shore Wine Route. 

During the month of April (maybe longer) I am going to introduce you to some of the Lake Erie North Shore Wines.

There are two wineries that I have been visiting over the years (decades now) they are D’Angelo Estate Winery in Amherstburg and Colio Estate Wines located in Harrow.  I have reviewed a few wines from these two wineries already.  Look in the left margin for the links to their wines that I have reviewed.  Colio wines are listed as CEV in my links.

This month I am planning to review some wines from, of course, D’Angelo and Colio.  I have wines from Viewpointe Estate and Sprucewood Shores and then Sanson Estate Winery.  The bottle from Sprucewood is from the first year they opened. 

If you live in driving distance this is a worthy day trip to this wine region.  And they have wines that will interest the newbie to the experienced consumer. 

Visit

WinesofCanada.com

Essexwinereview.com

Here is the lineup
I will link them when they get posted
Colio 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
CEV Signature 02 Merlot
Colio 2006 Meritage
Sanson 2005 Bird Dog
Sanson Barn Cat 06
Sanson Res. Baco Noir 08
Sanson Bacobama
Sprucewood Cabernet 2006
D'Angelo 2006 Old Vines Foch
View Pointe Focal Pointe 02