Wine of the Week for August 16, 2010

Big  House White 2009 - $ 9.95
Style: W3
USA: California

There maybe some gewurz in here, giving rise to lychee, ripe apple and muscat aromas. I found mainly ripe apple flavour, a slight sour note and a crisp acidity. Made from five different aromatic grapes, it is ideal for warm weather and a partner for seafood off the grill. (LCBO 173286)
Currently 340 LCBO stores have 6 or more bottles (according to on-line database)

 

A Canadian Moment ...

Megalomaniac Homegrown Vinyard 4379 VQA 2006 - $ 12.95
Style: W3
Ontario: Niagara

Another example of creative blending, with obvious reisling and gewurz on the nose, plus hints of paraffin and lemon. Soft and silky, off-dry, with apple and oragne flavours, medium body and length. A luscious sipper that would work well with schnitzel. (LCBO 179143)
Currently 124 LCBO stores have 6 or more bottles (according to on-line database)

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