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	WINE 101 Do you want to master the whole wine thing? Let's have some fun and take it one step at a time! Step 1. Wine Regions: Click on a region. Note: Each link takes you to my website page, use browser "back" button to return here.
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	Step 2 How to find wines you'll enjoy
	Step 3 How wine is made
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Chateau Desmirail Margaux 2009 - Grand Cru Classe (3rd Growth): The dark color and very mature dark fruit bouquet...

... revealed a lot in the first few seconds! Being 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, the distinct cassis was the first aroma and flavor to hit the palate, followed by raspberry, plum jam, chocolate and cedar. As the layers slowly unfolded, a dusty earthy quality and other fruity, floral nuances developed. The wine is big and amazingly balanced. The tannins are firm and silky.Denis Lurton took over the management of the Chateau in 1992 from his father, Lucien. Father and son have put a considerable stamp of competent winemaking in this property. The terrior is of well-drained gravel with some clay. The Gironde Estuary provides moderation to the climate. This chateau produces beautiful and affordable wines.


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Le Clos Jordanne Chardonnay Village Reserve 2008 Deep golden colour. Comes on strong and gets more subtle with passing moments. Quince, toast, vanilla, toffee, intense fruit aromas; layered and complex. Driftwood nuances. Bouquet follows through in the f

Le Clos Jordanne Chardonnay Village Reserve 2008 Deep golden colour. Comes on strong and gets more subtle with passing moments. Quince, toast, vanilla, toffee, intense fruit aromas; layered and complex. Driftwood nuances. Bouquet follows through in the flavours with additional notes of orange peel. Hint of lemon on the satisfying and lingering finish. Enjoying the wine over late lunch with nature painter Chris Bacon.

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Visited Viewpointe winery in Lake Erie North Shore. An amazing and wonderful winery. Fine wines. Pics ...

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Photos: The winery from several angles, Vidal Blonde looking out on the Lake, LCBO buyers tasting wines of interest to them. Some may wind up in Vintages and LCBO General List. Last photo: Astrid Brummer of LCBO and Vidal Blonde discussing Viewpointe wines that are already in selected LCBO stores.

Lake Erie North Shore, LENS for short, is Canada's first wine region. The first winery opened here in the late 1800's. Today the wine region is experiencing exciting new growth with the addition of several wineries.

Viewpointe is the most exciting newer winery to call this area home. It's one of the most significant facilities in North America and is beautiful to look at.  It's also a wonderful place to visit.  Proprietor John Fancsy has crafted a location, winery facility and wines that are second to none.

Viewpointe Winery (Lake Erie North Shore), Harrow Ontario, just after the fog lifted.

Spring fog just lifted and the winery is ready for the day's visitors. I had a great time visiting at the same time Astrid and Marie were there from LCBO Head Office.


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RT @gensent: We are EVERYWHERE this morning: thanks to Fox, FoxBiz, Reuters, BostonHerald for covering our Americ...

RT @gensent: We are EVERYWHERE this morning: thanks to Fox, FoxBiz, Reuters, BostonHerald for covering our American Idol Prediction: http://bit.ly/lAYigN

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Best restaurant in Brantford --> RT @aldentebrant: Check out our new wines. 3 Pinot Grigio's & a fab selection of...

Best restaurant in Brantford --> RT @aldentebrant: Check out our new wines. 3 Pinot Grigio's & a fab selection of reds. Exciting new wines paired with affordable tasty fare

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@zoltanszabo -hype prob a false alarm! Meantime, good food & gd wine 4 everyone! I'm having mussels & Viewpointe ...

@zoltanszabo -hype prob a false alarm! Meantime, good food & gd wine 4 everyone! I'm having mussels & Viewpointe Cab Franc Reserve at Millcroft Inn.

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Have you dined at The Belworth House in Waterford yet? Excellent casual fine dining and wine list in a charming country village setting. Owner Chef Tracy knows what she's doing!

Have you dined at The Belworth House in Waterford yet? Excellent casual fine dining and wine list in a charming country village setting. Owner Chef Tracy knows what she's doing!

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Can anyone tell me what happened here?

Can anyone tell me what happened here?

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Excellent choices. Alsatian Pinot Gris for me! RT @AlexEPalmer: @thewinebaron Rainy days, Pinot Noir - Oregon, Mo...

Excellent choices. Alsatian Pinot Gris for me! RT @AlexEPalmer: @thewinebaron Rainy days, Pinot Noir - Oregon, Monterey, Burgundy - or any Alsace white is best for contemplative sipping by the balcony.

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Nice robust complex white wine: Peninsula Ridge Private Reserve 09 Sauvignon Blanc

A very well crafted Sauvignon Blanc. Aged just 4 months in French oak barrels. The very light oak treatment lends an intriguing whisper of vanilla to the notes of citrus and tropical fruit. A blend of grapes from 5 Niagara vineyards.

@aldentebrant Winery dinner TONITE Al Dente: Chicken Pizza (paired w Macabeo white), Olives & Cheese (w Rosé), Pa...

@aldentebrant Winery dinner TONITE Al Dente: Chicken Pizza (paired w Macabeo white), Olives & Cheese (w Rosé), Paella (w Tempranillo red), Tenderloin (w Vizana Tempranillo reserve), Pastel Denata (w Port).

Photos of my visit to VB winery in Extremadura, Spain...

Anyone who tells me you saw this post & tells me in person tonight gets a free btl of wine. - The Wine Baron.

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Tonite! RT @thewinebaron: Still some seats left 4 the Spanish winery dinner at Al Dente, Brantford, ON. 5 courses...

Tonite! RT @thewinebaron: Still some seats left 4 the Spanish winery dinner at Al Dente, Brantford, ON. 5 courses, 4 exclusive Spanish wines & 1 Port. (519) 753-4303

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Congrats on a fine effort. You're the best at wine & fd pairing! RT @zoltanszabo: @thewinebaron I poured Gruner, ...

Congrats on a fine effort. You're the best at wine & fd pairing! RT @zoltanszabo: @thewinebaron I poured Gruner, Malivoire Gamay, Mitolo The Jester Shiraz & Chateau des Charmes LH Riesling, tied in pairings, lost by 1 vote

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Vizana Tempranillo 2007: Ribera del Guadiano, Spain. Blockbuster affordable tempranillo crianza...

Minerality, spice, liqueur cherries, blackberries, liquorice with a hint of dark cocoa. Firm tannins, full body, long finish. Did I mention I LIKE this wine? Wow. It matches perfectly with New York Sirloin.

RT @WineSpectator: Try 200+ WS top-scoring wines at the Grand Tour in Chicago (5/12), Vegas (5/14) and Boston (5/...

RT @WineSpectator: Try 200+ WS top-scoring wines at the Grand Tour in Chicago (5/12), Vegas (5/14) and Boston (5/19): grandtour.winespectator.com

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Collazzi Toscana 2005 Huge! Stunning integration.

Notes of oregano, green tea, green bell pepper & vanilla. Layers reveal baking spices, cinnamon, brioche-like flavours of custardy bread, and dark bitter chocolate. Complex, with good acidity. A long, seamless and balanced finish. Masculine nose, feminine finish. Superb!