56 Wines Tasted + 971 Tweets Posted = 1 Great Wine Shopping List

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Our Wine Tasting A Team gathered Sunday to review 56 wines, covering a wide range of styles and regions.

Twitter and Facebook lit up as we posted our reviews live during the afternoon.

You can see the complete list of wines below to add to your shopping list.

Enjoy!

 

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Jane Staples
Wine Columnist, Ottawa Wedding Magazine

 

 

 

 

Jennifer Macdonald

Jennifer MacDonald Havers
Wine Columnist, Ottawa Citizen

 

 

 

 

 

Matt Steeves

Matt Steeves
Wine Expert, CTV Morning Live

 

 

 

 

 

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Cherie Cole

Cherie Cole
Restaurant Wine Consultant

 

 

 

 

Craig Kuziemsky

Craig Kuziemsky
MBA Professor, University of Ottawa & Wine Blogger

 

 

 

 

 

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Heather Wall
Wine Columnist, Huffington Post Canada

 

 

 

 

 

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Monique Ippolito

 

 

Monique Ippolito
Wine Columnist, Ottawa Living Magazine

 

 

 

 

 

 

Milena and John

Milena & John Ryan
Authors, Love Decanted

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tania Thomas

Tania Thomas
Wine Expert, Rogers Daytime Television

 

 

 

 

 

Sean O'Regan

Sean O’Regan
Director, National Capital Sommelier Guild

 

 

 

 

 

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Pam Chiles

Pam Chiles
Wine & Food Blogger

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rachelle O’Connor
Wine Blogger & Judge

 

 

 

 

 

Jon Steeves

Jon Steeves
Accredited Sommelier & Blogger

 

 

 

 

 

 

David Skinner
Wine & Travel Columnist, Outdoor Magazine

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Doug McMillan
Accredited Sommelier & Blogger

 

 

 

 

 

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Terry Jeans
Wine Blogger, Ottawa Wine Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lynn Vanderlinde

 

Lynn van der Linde
Certified Sommelier and Event Planner

 

 

 

 

Gwen Barton

Gwen Barton
Certified Sommelier

 

 

 

 

Wines Tasted

Red Wine

Errazuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Full Review

Southbrook Vineyards Seriously Cool Red 2012, Niagara-On-The-Lake, V.Q.A., Ontario, Canada: Full Review

Gabbiano Chianti 2014, Tuscany Docg, Italy: Full Review

Gabbiano Bellezza Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Full Review

Gabbiano Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Full Review

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglioni 2013, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Full Review

Terrazas De Los Andes Reserva Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Full Review

Tormaresca Trentangeli 2012, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: Full Review

Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, California, United States: Full Review

Terra D’uro Finca La Rana Toro 2011, Toro D.O., Spain: Full Review

Don’t Hesitate Shiraz 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Full Review

Corona Del Aragon Reserva 2008, Aragon, Spain: Full Review

Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile: Full Review

Mitolo Jester Shiraz 2012, South Australia: Full Review

Colio Estate Wines Hat Trick NHL Alumni Cabernet Merlot 2014, Harrow, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Full Review

In Situ Viña San Esteban Carmenere 2012, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Full Review

Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Pinot Noir 2013, Limarí Valley, Chile: Full Review

Henry of Pelham Winery Reserve Baco Noir 2013, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Full Review

Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Central Coast, California, United States: Full Review

Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, California, United States: Full Review

Castello Di Gabbiano Riserva Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G, Italy: Full Review

Castaño Solanera Viñas Viejas 2013, Yecla D.O., Spain: Full Review

Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2013, Lodi, California, United States: Full Review

Jean León 3055 Merlot Petit Verdot 2014, Penedès D.O., Spain:  Full Review

Peninsula Ridge Cabernet Merlot 2013, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada:Full Review

Diemersfontein Pinotage 2014, Wellington W.O., South Africa: Full Review

Wits End Luna Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Full Review

Errazuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Full Review

Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Full Review

Bolla Creso 2011, Verona, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Full Review

Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Full Review

Magnotta Winery Limited Edition Shiraz 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Full Review

Sparkling Wine

Nicholas Pearce Ward 5 Brut Blanc 2013, Cherry Valley, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Full Review

L’Acadie Vineyards Prestige Brut Sparkling Wine 2010, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada: Full Review

L’Acadie Vineyards Cuvée Rosé 2012, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada: Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Crémant De Limoux 2013, Languedoc A.P., France: Full Review

Taittinger Millesime Champagne 2008, Champagne A.C., France:  Full Review

White Wine

Southbrook Vineyards Seriously Cool Chardonnay 2015, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Full Review

Errazuriz Max Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Full Review

Errazuriz Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Viognier 2014, Languedoc, Pays D’oc, Midi I.G.P., France: Full Review

Martin Ray Winery Chardonnay 2013, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Full Review

Le Clos Jordanne Le Grand Clos Chardonnay 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Twenty Mile Bench, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Full Review

J. Fritsch Riesling 2014, Alsace A.C., France: Full Review

Rosehall Run Hungry Point Unoaked Chardonnay 2014, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Full Review

Le Clos Jordanne Village Reserve Chardonnay 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Full Review

Dessert Wine

Lenz Moser Prestige Trockenbeerenauslese 2012, Prädikatswein, Burgenland, Austria:  Full Review

Inniskillin Niagara Estate Icewine Riesling 2014, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Full Review

Other Wines/Drinks

Maverick Distillery Chantilly French Cream, Oakville, Ontario, Canada: Full Review

Maverick Distillery Tag No. 5 Vodka, Oakville, Ontario, Canada: Full Review

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