by Traveling Golfer Staff | Oct 2, 2019
Someone brought over a David Hearn 2013 Limited Edition Cabernet Merlot from Rockway Vinyards in Niagara. Thankfully the LCBO does not carry this. Guessing that the only way you can be exposed is directly from the vineyard or in my case someone unknowingly brings it...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Aug 20, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario maybe a Golf Capital as well? Why hasn’t someone told us! I have been hanging around with golfers forever, surprise ‘dat! And for the life of me I can’t think of anyone ever telling me that they went to Ottawa for a golf weekend or even brought up golf...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | May 24, 2019
The Sauvignon Blanc juice was re-passed over the appassimento skins and lees (ripasso style) for added complexity. The nose rocks with expressive gooseberry, jasmine, grapefruit, honeysuckle and citrus. It’s rich and flavourful on the palate with a range of...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | May 24, 2019
A repeat from last year’s list. Winemaker Shiraz Mottiar has a special knack for knocking rosé out of the park, even at the winery’s iconic, entry-level Ladybug. The 2018 vintage—a more evenly weighted blend than last year, featuring 45% Cab Franc, 35% Gamay Noir and...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | May 24, 2019
Even at this affordable level, Chateau des Charmes shines a spotlight on personable and Niagara-bred Pinot Noir. Never heavy, always on point, the Chateau des Charmes way is to let the fruit do all the talking. What it says here on the nose is fresh strawberries,...