Seven Springs Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Lemon, Lime, Pear, Chalk, even a wiff of Hay! Delicious! …

Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Chardonnay 2008 California, USA Pale gold colour. Low intensity nose of red apple, wet stone, and brine. Dry, med. body, low to med. acidity. Red apple, a bit of honeycomb, orange, and clove. Med. length. Drink now. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

Pale ruby core with lighter rim. Low intensity nose of red cherry, underbrush, and dill. Dry, med. body, med. acidity, low tannin. Sour cherry, dill, and dusty raspberry. Med. length. Drink now. …

Med. density garnet colour, solid to rim. Med. intensity nose of overripe raspberry, cherry cola, and vanilla. Dry, med. body, med. acidity, med. to med. plus tannin. Cherry pie, raspberries, and cedar. Med. length. Drink now. …

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. …

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. …

Medium garnet colour. Med. intensity nose of earth, red raspberry, pine needles, and underbrush. Med. body, med. acidity, and med. tannin. Fresh flavours of raspberry and baking spice, with a hint of black pepper. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

Med. density garnet to brick core, solid to rim. Med. intensity nose of sandalwood, black cherry, licorice, and smoked meat. Dry, full body, med. tannin. Sandalwood, cherry jam, smoked meat, and white pepper. Long length. …

Pale straw core, solid to rim. Med. intensity nose of apricot, quince paste, wet slate, and a touch of smoke. Dry, med. body, med. acidity. Apricot, green apple, and minerals. Med. length …

Med. density garnet colour. Med. intensity nose of cherry jam, black pepper, cocoa powder, and some vanilla. Dry, med. plus body, med. tannin. Cherry jam, green pepper, black pepper, and some cocoa. Med. length. …

Pale straw core with a watery rim. Med. intensity nose of lemon rind, jellybeans, and white grapefruit. Dry, light to med. body, med. plus acidity. Lemon zest, white grapefruit, and wet stone. Med. length. …

Pale straw core with a watery rim. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

Dense ruby core, solid to rim. Med. intensity nose of bacon, plum compote, and sandalwood. Dry, full body, med. acidity, med. plus tannin. Plum jam, vanilla, sandalwood, and bacon. Med. plus length. Drink now with full-flavoured foods …

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. …

Med. density ruby colour. Low intensity nose of dark cherry, minerals, and cocoa powder. Dry, med. body, med. tannin. Dark cherry, cocoa powder, wood spice, and dusty raspberry. Med. plus length. Drink now, and for the next 2-3 years. …

Med. density garnet colour. Med. intensity nose of cranberry, green pepper, and graphite. Dry, med. body, med. tannin. Cranberry, green pepper, pencil lead, and olives. Med. length. Good quality. Drink now. …

Susan gives her tasting notes on Jackson-Trigs Okanagan Estate Viognier 2007 from British Columbia. …

Susan gives her notes on Monkey Bay Pinot Grigio 2008 from New Zealand. …

Susan gives her notes on Black Prince Winery Melon de Bourgogne 2008 from Prince Edward County, Ontario. Ammonia, wet stone, lemon zest, and flint on the nose. Lemon, lemon skin, and minerals on the palate. …

Susan gives her notes on Chateau Pey La Tour from Bordeaux, France. It has a nose of leather, violets, dill, thyme, and raspberries with leather, thyme, red and black currant on the palate. …

Susan gives her notes on Brancaia ‘Tre’ 2006 Rosso Toscana from Tuscany, Italy. Nose of raspberry jam, vanilla, cumin, and some wood notes. Raspberry jam, vanilla, and cedar on the palate. …

Susan gives her notes on Henry of Pelham Baco Noir VQA 2007 from Niagara, Ontario.Nose of smoked meat, blackberry, vanilla, and nutmeg. Blackberry, smoked meat, vanilla, and plum preserves on the palate. …

Susan gives her notes on Château Bel Air Bordeaux 2006 from Bordeaux, France. Nose of pencil lead, dusty raspberries, saddle leather, a hint of dill, and some black currant. Black currant, leather, and cedar on the palate. …

Washington Hills Gewürztraminer 2007 from Columbia Valley, Washington State. Fresh nose of rose petals, lychee, wet stone, and ripe pineapple. Lychee, pineapple, rose water, and a hint of Asian spice on the palate. …

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. …

Susan gives her tasting notes on Peller Estates Family Series Chardonnay 2007 from Niagara, Ontario. It has a fresh, youthful nose of pear, green apple, and slate. Green apple, Bosc pear, a hint of almond, and slate on the palate. …

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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. …

Susan gives her tasting notes on Olivero Barolo 2004 from Roddi, Italy. It has a nose of cherry jam, blackberry, leather, cigar box and vanilla. Drink now or age for 5-7 years. …

Susan gives her tasting notes on "Rolling" Shiraz 2006 from Central Ranges, Australia. It has a nose of black plums, light smoke, green pepper and violets and black fruit jam, vanilla and white pepper on the palate. …

Susan gives her tasting notes on "Rolling" Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon 2008 from Central Ranges, Australia. Pencil lead, lemon, gunflint and white flowers on the nose and similar on the palate. …

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. …

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 …

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. …

Susan gives her tasting notes on Mazzei Poggio alla Badiola from Tuscany, Italy. Nose of violets, sandalwood, cranberries and vanilla. Really comes through on the palate with hints cranberry, vanilla and blueberries. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

Susan gives her tasting notes on Nederburg Sauvignon Blanc 2008 from Paarl, South Africa. It has notes of fresh green vegetables, lemon rind, mineral, and tart apple on the palate. …

Clear, pale ruby colour. Clean, med. intensity nose of sour cherry, bacon, oregano, underbrush, and leather. Dry, light to med. body, med. plus acidity, low tannin. Sour cherry, raspberry, leather, sage, and oregano. Med. length, med. alc. …

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. …

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. …

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! …

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! …

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! …

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! …

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. …

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. …

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! …

Susan gives her tasting notes on Castillo de Mons …

Susan gives her tasting notes on Rocca delle Macie Vernaiolo Chianti 2007 from Italy. Clean youthful, medium intensity nose with a hint of smoked meat, dusty raspberry and leather. …

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. …

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! …

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! …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

Susan gives her tasting notes on Cuvee Catharine from Henry of Pelham out of Niagara, Ontario. With a nose of strawberries and pencil lead and an incredibly refreshing strawberry flavour on the palate, this makes a great sub-$30 sparkling value. …

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! …

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 …

Castillo de Monseran Viura Spain Medium straw colour (color) Nose: Bosc pear, mineral, white flowers. Taste: Pear, lovely acidity, the best part about this wine is that it’s under 10 bucks, a total bargain! …

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/ …

Naked Wine Show 1015 Hardy’s Nottage Hill 2006 Shiraz Dense ruby colour (Color) Cedar, Blackberry, Baking spice, Cinnamon, Clove, MMMMMM! Definitely a Crowd pleasing red, everyone will drink this wine. it’s not a fruit bomb like other Australian Shiraz’s …

Bellingham Shiraz-Viognier 2005 South Africa Dense garnet colour (color) Very rich nose, vanilla plum, leather, spices, this is beautiful. For a wine that comes in under $15.00 this is a high value product! …

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 …

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 …

Obikwa Sauvignion Blanc 2007 South Africa $9.50 (CAN) LCBO Great Quaffer! Nice straw colour (color), fabulously fresh on the nose. Grassy, Lemon Drops, Grapefruit. Mineral note near the finish …

Dan Aykroyd Cabernet Shiraz 2006 $16.95 LCBO Ruby Garnet Colour (Color) Notes: Red Fruit, Smoked Meat, Spices, Oregano, and Thyme. Pair: Gourmet Pizza, Stew, Grilled Veggies, or just sitting in front of the fire enjoying a glass of wine! …

Naked Wine Show 1009 Sixty Second Screw! Fish Eye Pinot Grigio is perfect for snacks or fish. Medium straw colour ( color), peaches, white flour, apricot Crisp acidity. Crack it open on a Tuesday and make it a celebration! …

Susan does the Turkey Day Two Fer! Susan tries the 2007 Trius Riesling and the 2005 Hillebrand Meritage. Between the two, we have you sewn up to host Crazy Uncle Ted and Great Aunt Sadie! Happy Thanksgiving Canada! …

Susan tries Peninsula Ridge INOX 2007 Chardonnay. Tasting Notes: Gun Powder,Stones,Red Apple, Beautiful Crisp Acidity. Staple for your harvest table. Gorgeous Gorgeous! …

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! …

Susan reviews Austins Six Foot Six 2006 Pinot Noir 23.95CDN Available at B&W Wines. Cherries,Brine, sea water in a good way! Match with Duck or light cheese. …

Susan tries Wildass Rose 2006 and Pairs it with the new spaghetti western Six Reasons Why! Candied strawberry, underlying note of herbs Delivers on the palate! …

Tapena Garnacha, Rich Fabulous colour,Notes:lead,wood,plumbs,"You can kill a couple bottles of this and never even feel it" Enjoy! …

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Welcome to the Naked Wine Show. The movie Bottle Shock opens in August. We will start our wine features next week, but in the meantime enjoy the trailer and go see the movie! …

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