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Al Bégin Vineyard Owner

Al Bégin Vineyard Owner

Gaspereau Vineyards Muscat 2012

Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada
3929 days ago

Al Bégin scored this wine: 86/100

Avail from NSLC for $19.99. Nose of honey, lychee and white grapefruit. Taste of lychee, white grapefruit and lemon. It is crisp, fresh and clean. Emphasis on crisp. Would pair well with seafood or a pasta cream sauce.

3929 days ago

Al Bégin scored this wine: 70/100

New release from NSLC in 2013. Non vintage. Nose of fresh bread and pear. Taste of fresh bread, pear and lime/citrus. Over time a lime tartness dominates the palate.

3929 days ago

Al Bégin scored this wine: 81/100

Avail from Cristall Wine Merchants in NS for 412.79. While tempranillos can be fairly tannic, this one is more fruity. Nose of leather, cherry and spice. Tastes of cherry, tobacco and light spice. Light tannins. Nice balance. More fruity than expected. A very nice wine.

La Marca Prosecco

D.O.C., Veneto, Italy
3929 days ago

Al Bégin scored this wine: 80/100

Nose of floral and citrus. Tastes of honey, peach, lime and lemon. It is crisp and dry (versus sweet). Has a nice balance with a medium finish. Score climbs as the bottle empties...

Beringer Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Napa Valley, California, United States
3929 days ago

Al Bégin scored this wine: 82/100

Purchased from Harvest Wines in NS for $12.99. Nose of grass, citrus and melon. Taste of citrus, green apple and lychee. It is clean, crisp and dry. It has a refreshing tartness with a nice balance.

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