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Naked Wine Show 1089 JT Meritage 2006
Jackson-Triggs Meritage 2006 VQA Niagara, ON Med. density garnet colour, starting to fade at rim. Med. intensity nose of smoke, black currant jam, nutmeg, earth, and plums. Dry, med. body, med. acidity, med. tannin. Black currant jam, smoke, herbs, and plums. Elegant. Drink now with grilled sausages or pot roast.
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Naked Wine Show 1088 Open 2 Cab- Merlot
Open Cab2-Merlot 2008 VQA Niagara, ON Low density ruby/garnet colour. Low intensity nose of red currant, earth, and cocoa powder. Dry, light body, med. acidity, med. tannin. Red currant, leather and earth. Short length. Drink now. Serve with pasta, grilled salmon, and mild cheeses.
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Naked Wine Show 1087 Fat Bastard CAB-SAV 2008
Thierry & Guy Fat Bastard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Pays d’Oc, France Med. density ruby colour. Low intensity nose of black currant, red pepper, and black pepper. Dry, med. body, med. acidity, med. tannin. Blackberry, herbs, and red pepper. Short length. Drink now with pasta or pizza.
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Naked Wine Show 1086 Open Riesling
Open Riesling-Gewürztraminer 2009 VQA Niagara, ON Pale straw colour. Med. intensity nose of lychee, tangerine, rosewater, and overripe pear. Dry to off-dry, light body, med. acidity. Lychee, rosewater, tangerine and pear. Short length. Drink now, and over the next year. Serve with Asian or Indian cuisine, Hawaiian pizza, or fruit-based salads.
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Naked Wine Show 1085 Bodega François Lurton Pinot Gris 2009
Very pale straw colour, with a hint of pink. Low to med. intensity nose of white peach, candied citrus, red apple, and some mineral. Dry, light to med. body, med. acidity. Red apple, white peach, orange, and grapefruit. Med. length. Drink now. Serve with salads and mild cheeses.
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Naked Wine Show 1084 Gato Negro Sauvignon Blanc
Bright, very pale straw colour, almost water clear. Med. intensity nose of fresh-cut grass, lemon rind, tarragon, and slate. Dry, light body, med. plus acidity. Lemon juice, lime pickle, slate, and herbs. Med. length. Serve well chilled for cocktail hour, or with a seafood platter. Drink now.
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Naked Wine Show 1083 Jackson-Triggs Sauv Blanc 2008 VQA
Jackson-Triggs Sauvignon Blanc 2008 VQA Niagara, ON Bright, pale straw colour. Low to med. intensity nose of jellybeans, ripe pear, red apple, and a hint of gunflint. Dry, med. body, med. plus to high acidity. Lemon, tangerine, green apple, and mineral. Med. to med. plus length. Balanced. Drink now. Serve with seafood or fish.
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Naked Wine Show 1082 Gato Negro Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Bright, very pale straw colour, almost water clear. Med. intensity nose of fresh-cut grass, lemon rind, tarragon, and slate. Dry, light body, med. plus acidity. Lemon juice, lime pickle, slate, and herbs. Med. length. Serve well chilled for cocktail hour, or with a seafood platter. Drink now.
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Naked Wine Show 1081 Jackson TriggsCuve Close 2007 VQA
Bright, pale straw colour with watery rim. Lots of small to medium-sized bubbles. Low intensity nose of green apple, candied citrus peel, wet stone, and white pear. Dry, light body, med. acidity, persistent mousse. Pear, lemon-lime, and apple skin flavours. Some bitterness on the finish. Med. length. Serve as an aperitif, or with light snacks. Drink now.
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Naked Wine Show 1080 East Dell Pinot Grigio 2008
East Dell Pinot Grigio 2008 Pale straw core with watery rim. Low intensity nose of white peach, nectarine, and powdered fruit candies. Dry, light body, med. to med. plus acidity. Nectarine, lemon, some unripe peach, and grapefruit pith. Med. length.
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Naked Wine Show 1078 Goats do Roam 2007
Goats do Roam 2007 South Africa (screwcap) Med. density ruby/garnet colour. Med. intensity nose of dark cherry, black plum, brine, and wet stone. Dry, med. plus body, low to med. acidity, med. tannin. Dark cherry, bacon, plums, and black olives. Med. plus length. Balanced.
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Naked Wine Show 1077 Cavit Pinot 2008
Cavit Collection Pinot Noir 2008 IGT, Provincia di Pavia, Italy Pale ruby colour, solid to rim. Youthful nose of sour cherry, smoke, dill, and some raspberry. Dry, light body, med. acidity, light tannin. Sour cherry, dill, faint raspberry, and pencil lead. Short finish. Good for pizza night.
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Naked Wine Show 1076 The Goatfather 2008
Med. density ruby colour. Low to med. intensity nose of red currant jelly, dill, and smoked meat. Dry, med. plus to full body, med. acidity, med. tannin. Red currants, smoked meat, prunes, and pickling spice. Med. plus length. tannin. Dark cherry, bacon, plums, and black olives. Med. plus length. Balanced.
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Naked Wine Show 1075 Château des Charmes Brut VQA
Pale straw colour. Fine bubbles, persistent mousse. Fresh, youthful nose of gumdrops, green apple, fresh bread, almonds, and a hint of pear. Dry, med. body, med. to med. plus acidity. Green apple, some pear, bread, and a faint nuttiness*. Med. length.
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Naked Wine Show 1074 Hope Estate “The Ripper†Shiraz 2007
Dense, nearly opaque purple/ruby colour. High viscosity. Med. intensity nose of prunes, tobacco, vanilla, wood spice, and black currant jam. Dry, full body, med. plus tannin. Tobacco, prunes, vanilla, cedar, and black currant jam. High alcohol, but balanced. Long length, silky mouth-feel. Very good quality.
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NakedWineShow 1069 Tommasi Valpolicella 2008
Med. density ruby/garnet colour, solid to rim. Med. intensity nose of Swedish berries, brine, flint, and blackberries. Dry, med. body, med. acidity, med. tannin. Balanced. Red cherry, blackberry, flint, and herbs (oregano). Med. to med. plus length.
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Naked Wine Show 1068 Kilikanoon Shiraz 2006
Med. density ruby/garnet colour. High viscosity. Med. intensity nose of black olives, cooked raspberries, black pepper, vanilla, and coffee beans. Dry, full body, med. tannin, med. acidity. Cooked raspberries, black currants, black pepper, vanilla, smoke, and coffee. Long length. Very good quality.
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Naked Wine Show - Quarterback McLaren Vale Red
Med. density garnet core, solid to rim. Med. intensity nose of smoked meat, black cherry jam, pencil lead, and oregano. Dry, full body, high tannin. Black cherry jam, pencil lead, vanilla, dark chocolate, and raspberry pie. High alcohol. Long length.
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Naked Wine Show - Fontanafredda “Briccotondo†2008
Med. plus density ruby core to purple rim. Low intensity nose of brine, black olives, pencil lead, and black plums. Dry, med. to med. plus body, med. to med. plus tannin. Sweet black plums, pencil lead, blackberry, and cherry jam. Med. plus length.
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Naked Wine Show 1054 - See Ya Later Ranch Pinot 3 2006
Susan give her notes no See Ya Later Ranch Pinot 3 2006 VQA from Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Fresh nose of jellybeans, white flowers, white grapefruit, and lemon pith. Grapefruit, lemon zest, unripe pear, and mineral on the palate.
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Naked Wine Show 1052 - Domaine de Serame Reserve 2006
Susan gives her tasting notes on Domaine de Sérame Réserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 from Vins de Pays d’Oc, France. Low intensity nose of black currant, black pepper, and pencil lead. Black currant, plums, pencil lead, and earth on the palate. Serve with traditional French bistro fare such as steak frites or cassoulet.
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Naked Wine Show 1048-Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyards CabFranc
Susan gives her tasting notes on Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2004 from Niagara, ON. Low to medium intensity nose showing developed aromas of black cherry, tobacco, blackberry, and tar. Elegant wine that's great with lamb stew, duck confit, or a cheese plate featuring 2-yr-old Cheddar. To purchase go to http://www.nakedwineshow.com and click on WineOnline.
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Naked Wine Show 1047 - Altana di Vico Pinot Grigio 2007
Susan gives her tasting notes on Altana di Vico Pinot Grigio 2007. It has a fresh, youthful nose of mineral, candied citrus and white peach. More personality than many Pinot Grigios coming out of Italy! To purchase your own go to http://www.nakedwineshow.com
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Naked Wine Show 1046 - Colio Estate Vineyards Lily 2007
Susan gives her tasting notes on Colio Estate Vineyards 'Lily' 2007 from Harrow, Ontario (Canada). Fresh, youthful nose of wet stone, lemon pith, green apple and hint of dill. Flavors of slate, green apple and lemon zest on the palate.
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Naked Wine Show 1044 - J.P. Chenet Founder's Reserve Merlot-Cabernet
Susan gives her tasting notes on J.P. Chenet Founder's Reserve Merlot-Cabernet 2007 from Pays d'Oc, France. Cherry pie, leather, oregano, "garrigue" and blackberries on the nose while notes of cherry pie, herbs and smoke come out on the palate.
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Naked Wine Show 1043 - Inniskillin Okanagan Chenin Blanc 2007
Susan gives her tasting notes on Inniskillin Okanagan Discovery Series Chenin Blanc 2007 from British Columbia, Canada. It has a medium intensity nose of sweet pickles, cooked apple, vanilla, canned corn, and some earthiness. On the palate, flavours of red apple, sweet pickles, mushrooms, and a hint of oak.
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Naked Wine Show 1042 - Sumac Ridge Estate Winery Cab. Sauv.
Susan gives her tasting notes on Sumac Ridge Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 from British Columbia, Canada. Cooked cherries and blackberries, vanilla, smoked meat, and green pepper on the nose. Baked dark fruit, smoked meat, black pepper, and wood spice on the palate.
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Naked Wine Show 1041 - Prospect Winery Chardonnay 2006
Susan gives her tasting notes on Prospect Winery Census Count Chardonnay 2006 from British Columbia, Canada. Low intensity nose of vanilla, baked apple, and cinnamon; kind of smells like apple pie. Delivers much the same on the palate with baked apple, cinnamon, vanilla, and a hint of lemon at the end.
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Naked Wine Show 1038 - Caliterra Tributo Carmenère
Susan gives her tasting notes on Caliterra “Tributo” Carmenère 2007 Single Vineyard from Colchagua Valley, Chile. It boasts a medium intensity nose of Damson plum, saddle leather, green pepper, raspberry, and some vanilla. On the palate, notes of dark plum, blueberries, leather, cedar, and green pepper are apparent.
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Naked Wine Show 1037 - Marc Kreydenweiss Barbabelle
Susan gives her tasting notes on Marc Kreydenweiss “Barbabelle” 2005 from Costières de Nîmes, France. It's a blend of Grenache, Carignan, and Cinsault and produced biodynamically. Has a nose of barnyard, blackberry, tar, and white pepper with sour cherry, white pepper, tar, and earth on the palate.
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Naked Wine Show 1036 - Henry of Pelham's Sibling Rivalry
Susan gives her tasting notes on Henry of Pelham "Sibling Rivalry" 2008 from the Niagara region. It has a medium intensity nose of coconut oil, pineapple, candied citrus and some green apple. On the palate, notes of pineapple, green apple skin, papaya and tangerine come though. Great, complex wine for under $15!
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Naked Wine Show 1035 - Inniskillin Commemorative Edition Vidal Icewine
Susan gives her tasting notes on Inniskillin Commemorative Edition Vidal Icewine 2006 from British Columbia, Canada. High intensity nose of apricot, peach, honey, lilac, and tangerine with much of the same coming across on the palate. Very good quality dessert wine. Drink now, or hold up to 10 years!
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Naked Wine Show 1034 - Château de Quinçay Sauvignon
Susan gives her tasting notes on Château de Quinçay Sauvignon Sélection Tradition 2007 from the Loire Valley in France. Fresh, low intensity nose of pear, chalk, fresh herbs and wet slate. Flavors of green apple, wet slate, and white grapefruit on the palate. Join Susan on her cycle trip through the Loire Valley with www.BlueMarble.org in late May!
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Naked Wine Show 1033 - Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon
Susan gives her tasting notes on Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 from California. It has a gorgeous nose of dill, cooked raspberry and a bit of saddle leather on the nose, and delivers much of the same on the palate. Great value for under $20!
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Naked Wine Show 1032 - Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico
Susan gives her tasting notes on Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico 2006 from Italy. High intensity wine with a complex nose of maraschino cherry, vanilla, saddle leather and pine needles. Flavors come out on the palate as well with maraschino cherry, vanilla, baked plums and leather. Drink now with roast game, or keep for 3-5 years.
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Naked Wine Show 1031 - Peninsula Ridge Sauvignon Blanc
Susan gives her tasting notes on Peninsula Ridge Sauvignon Blanc VQA 2007. It has a fresh youthful nose with hints of lemon peel, wet stone, Bartlett pear, and tangerine. Very good quality wine and great to drink immediately or hold 2-3 years.
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Naked Wine Show 1030 - J.P. Chenet Cabernet-Syrah
Susan gives her tasting notes on J.P. Chenet Cabernet-Syrah 2007 from France. Clean, youthful nose with hints of cinnamon, cloves, stewed fruit and white pepper. On the palate, cloves, cooked dark fruit, herbs and cedar. At $9.95 very good quality for the price!
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1027 - Coopers Creek Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Susan gives her tasting notes on Coopers Creek Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008 from New Zealand. Very pale straw color, almost water white. Fresh, high intensity nose with hints of jelly beans, candied citrus and sour key candies. Dry, medium body, high, lip-smacking acidity.
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Naked Wine Show 1026 - Boschendal Sauvignon Blanc
Susan gives her tasting notes on Boschendal Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2007 from South Africa. It has a very pale straw color and fresh youthful nose with notes of green veggies like asparagus, green beans as well as lemon. Best paired with asparagus and goat cheese frittata!
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Naked Wine Show 1025 - Angoves Red Belly Black Shiraz
Susan gives her tasting notes on Angoves Red Belly Black Shiraz out of South Australia. With a Ruby garnet color, and eucalyptus, red fruit and white pepper nose, and all those coming through on the palate, it's not a fruit bomb, and surprisingly refreshing!
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Naked Wine Show 1024 - Henry of Pelham Riesling Icewine
Susan gives her tasting notes on Henry of Pelham's 2007 Riesling Icewine out of Niagara, Ontario. With a nose of pear, peach and honey, on the palate there's a luscious mouthfeel with pears, baked peach and honey all come through with a cleansing acidity for less than $50.
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Naked Wine Show 1023 - Canaletto Primitivo
Susan gives her tasting notes on Canaletto's 2005 Primitivo out of the Puglia region of Italy. With a surprising nose of violets, red pepper and smoked meat that all comes through on the palate along with some red currant. Osso bucco or gourmet pizza would pair well with this sub-$15 wine.
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Naked Wine Show 1022 - Vista TR
Susan gives her tasting notes on Vista TR from Caves Alianca out of Portugal. With caramel, tar and black plum notes on the nose, that black fruit comes through on the palate with a smoked meat and char note, this wine retails for under $15 and would go well with pulled pork or Portuguese Cheese.
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Naked Wine Show 1021 - Chateau des Charmes Aligote
My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-60f12656ce62e5f5c6183224ed3af52f} Susan gives her tasting notes on Chateau des Charmes Aligote out of Niagara, Ontario. With a nose of cut grass and grapefruit, and a crisp, refreshing palate confirming the grassy note and grapefruit pith, this sub-$15 wine would pair well with a baked chicken, oysters or a cheese plate.
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Naked Wine Show 1019
Naked Wine Show 1019 Trius Brut Made in the classic champagne method. 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. On the nose, crackers, yeast, bread, and a bit of lemon. The Taste: Zippy acidity, refreshing, cleansing on the palate. With Salmon, or a plate of oysters this would be gorgeous. Don’t wait for New Years, Tuesday is good enough!
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Naked Wine Show 1018
Naked Wine Show 1018 Holiday Two-fer! Hardys Nottage Hill Chardonnay 2007 Pale gold colour (color) On the nose: pencil lead , lemon skin and baked apple. Tasty! Baked apple, rich vanilla note like apple crumble. Yalumba Shiraz-Viogner 2006 Ruby colour (color). On the nose: really lively, fresh, red current. Red Current on the palate, wood spice, gorgeous. Reasonably high level of acidity, this will help cut through the stuff that’s on your holiday table. Both wines will help refresh your palate and get you ready for the next bite
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Naked Wine Show 1016 - Chateau des Charmes 2006 Sauvignon Blanc
Chateau des Charmes 2006 Sauvignon Blanc Super,Super fresh on the Nose!Grapefruit,lemon pit, a grassy note. Super refreshing taste, Green apple, grapefruit, pair with goats cheese, brie, fabulous with oysters! http://www.thecuvee.com Buy US http://www.chateaudescharmes.com/
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Naked Wine Show 1013 - Solaz Tempranillo-Cabernet
Osborne Solaz Tempranillo-Cabernet 2005 Spain A developing nose, Oak influence. A bit of Vanilla, Black Fruit Jam- Blueberry-Plum combination. Gorgeous rich flavors in the mouth $10.95 A great Bargain! @ The LCBO Note: The price has changed since we filmed the show. Sorry for the inconvenience. This wine is still a great value. http://www.pmacanada.com http://www.LCBO.com http://www.madeyoulook.ca http://www.osbornesolaz.com
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Naked Wine Show 1012 - East Dell Red Cab
East Dell Red Cab 2006 It’s a blend of Cabernet Franc and Gamay Noir Nice Cherry colour (color) On the nose: Minerals, Pencil Lead, Dried Cherry, and Fresh Cherry. Cherry comes through on the palate, as does the pencil lead. Best served with a bit of a chill. Value priced @ 12.95 at the LCBO Necklace: Made You Look Toronto 416-463-2136 www.madeyoulook.ca
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Naked Wine Show 1006 60 Second Screw-Cap
Susan reviews Cono Sur Viognier. Chile 9.95 LCBO 64287 Tasting Notes: Jelly Beans,White Flowers,Peach and Apricot. Pair seafood salad,chicken,finger foods. At its price you can have dozens of bottles and never go broke.Chill open drink,don't think!
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The Naked Wine Show
Every week host Susan Sterling gives you the skinny on a new wine in about a minute! From tasting notes to price point to food pairings, she gives you the score and doesn't waste any time getting you the info you need to make an informed purchase!