On Sunday, 22 wine-loving, football-sacrificing souls (it was Grey Cup) gathered to taste more than 70 spectacular wines.
Click on the arrow above to hear about Jennifer’s favourite wine from the tasting, a Chilean Carmenere with bright acidity, nice little spice, great for a wide variety of foods.
Jennifer MacDonald Havers
Wine Columnist, Ottawa Citizen
Monique explains her reasons for picking Taittinger Champagne to toast her celebration events.
Monique Ippolito
Wine Columnist, Ottawa Living Magazine
Craig’s take on Beringer Quantum red wine blend, the complex aromas and pairings.
Craig Kuziemsky
MBA Professor, University of Ottawa & Wine Blogger
Terry notes flavours of apricot and peach, very sweet wine balanced by the acidity of the Riesling he’s selected.
Terry Jeans
Wine Blogger, Ottawa Wine Guide
Our Tasting Team
Heather Wall
Wine Columnist, Huffington Post Canada
Cherie Cole
Accredited Sommelier & Blogger
Jane Staples
Wine Columnist, Ottawa Wedding Magazine
Jennifer MacDonald Havers
Wine Columnist, Ottawa Citizen
Matt Steeves
Wine Expert, CTV Morning Live
Courtney Flood
Wine & Food Blogger
Monique Ippolito
Wine Columnist, Ottawa Living Magazine
Sean O’Regan
Director, National Capital Sommelier Guild
Tania Thomas
Wine Expert, Rogers Daytime Television
Craig Kuziemsky
MBA Professor, University of Ottawa & Wine Blogger
David Skinner
Wine & Travel Columnist, Outdoor Magazine
Donna Hargrove
Wine Blogger & Tasting Group Leader
Doug McMillan
Accredited Sommelier & Blogger
Jane Lefresne
Wine Blogger & Sommelier
Jon Steeves
Accredited Sommelier & Blogger
Pam Chiles
Wine & Food Blogger
Rachelle O’Connor
Wine Blogger & Judge
Terry Jeans
Wine Blogger, Ottawa Wine Guide
Kimberly Inksater
Accredited Sommelier & Blogger
Wines Tasted
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Red Wine
Urlo (Scream) 2013, Delle Venezie IGT, Italy: $17.95 Full Review
Ravage 2014, California, United States: $19.95 Full Review
The Grange of Prince Edward Estate Winery Estate Pinot Noir 2012, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $16.95 Full Review
Magnotta Winery Grand Reserva Carménère 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile: $29.00 Full Review
Sterling Vineyards Vintner’s Collection Merlot 2013, California, United States: $15.95 Full Review
Barossa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Barossa Valley, Australia: $19.95 Full Review
Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz 2014, Barossa Valley, Australia: $19.95 Full Review
Barossa Valley Estate Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre 2014, Barossa Valley, Australia: $24.95 Full Review
Beni Di Batasiolo Langhe Rosso Dolcetto Barbera Nebbiolo 2013, Piedmont, Italy: $17.95 Full Review
Creekside Syrah 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $14.95 Full Review
Heartland Spice Trader Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: $17.00 Full Review
Beringer Founders’ Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, California, United States: $17.95 Full Review
Beringer Quantum 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: $69.95 Full Review
Fontanafredda Ebbio Nebbiolo 2013, Langhe, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: $19.95 Full Review
Tom Gore Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Sonoma County, California, United States: $15.95 Full Review
Chapoutier Les Grands Merisiers 2012, Chateaueuf-Du-Pape A.O.C., France: $34.95 Full Review
Enigma Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, California, United States: Full Review
Creekside Estate Winery Cabernet Merlot 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $14.95 Full Review
Escorihuela Gascón 1884 Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: $16.95 Full Review
Convento San Francisco Crianza 2009, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: $19.95 Full Review
Palacio De Sada Crianza 2011, Navarra D.O., Spain $16.95 Full Review
Grand Vin De Glenelly Red 2009, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: $19.95 Full Review
Château De Ségure 2012, Fitou A.P., France: $16.95 Full Review
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: $19.95 Full Review
Sa’solin Terre Di Verona Valpolicella Ripasso 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: $17.95 Full Review
Menage A Trois Midnight Red 2013, California, United States: $17.50 Full Review
Villa Cafaggio Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: $19.95 Full Review
Marchesi de Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglioni 2012, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: $21.95 Full Review
Creekside Estate Winery Laura’s Red 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $19.95 Full Review
The Grange of Prince Edward Estate Winery Estate Pinot Noir 2013, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $16.95 Full Review
Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: $49.95 Full Review
Rosés
Ruffino Rosatello, Italy: $15.95 Full Review
Sparkling Wine
Menage A Trois Prosecco, Doc, Italy: $17.95 Full Review
Trapiche Extravaganza, Argentina: $17.95 Full Review
Maccari Prosecco, Treviso Doc, Italy: $16.95 Full Review
The Grange of Prince Edward Estate Winery Brut 2013, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada $29.95 Full Review
Jackson-Triggs Methode Cuvee Close Sparkling 2014, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $ 14.95 Full Review
Oyster Bay Cuvée Rosé, Barossa Valley, South Australia, New Zealand: $21.95 Full Review
Jackson-Triggs Entourage Grand Reserve Méthode Classique Brut 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $22.95 Full Review
[yellow tail] Red Moscato Bubbles, South Australia, Australia: $13.95 Full Review
Santa Margherita Brut Valdobbiadene Superiore Prosecco, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: $17.95 Full Review
Flat Rock Cellars Riddled Sparkling 2009, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $29.95 Full Review
Michelle Brut Sparkling, Washington State, United States: $16.95 Full Review
Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne, Champagne A.O.C., France: $59.95 Full Review
Piper Heidsieck Brut Champagne, Champagne A.O.C., France: $54.95 Full Review
Henry of Pelham Winery Cuvee Catharine Rose Brut, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $29.95 Full Review
Kim Crawford Fizz Methode Traditionnelle 2009, Marlborough, New Zealand: $30.00 Full Review
Ruffino Prosecco, Tuscany, Italy: $18.00 Full Review
Cono Sur Sparkling Pinot Noir Rose, Bio Bio Valley, Chile: $13.90 Full Review
Trapiche Extra Brut Sparkling 2014, Mendoza, Argentina: $11.95 Full Review
Hinterland Vineyards Whitecap Method Charmat 2014, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $22.00 Full Review
White Wine
Domaine Des Huards Romo Cour-Cheverny 2011, Loire A.P., France: $21.95 Full Review
Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: $44.95 Full Review
Jean Geiler Pinot Gris 2013, Alsace A.C., France: $19.95 Full Review
Henry of Pelham Winery Chardonnay 2014, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $19.95 Full Review
Tom Gore Vineyards Chardonnay 2014, Sonoma County, California, United States: $15.95 Full Review
Trésors De Loire Joseph Verdier Vouvray 2014, Loire A.C., France: $17.95 Full Review
Beringer Founders Estate Chardonnay 2013, California, United States: $16.95 Full Review
Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio 2014, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand: $18.95 Full Review
Enigma Chardonnay 2013, California, United States: $13.95 Full Review
Scacciadiavoli Grechetto 2014, Umbria I.G.T., Italy: $14.95 Full Review
Henry of Pelham Winery Riesling 2013, Short Hills Bench, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $24.95 Full Review
Placido Pinot Grigio 2013, Delle Venezie I.G.T., Italy: $11.95 Full Review
Beringer Founders’ Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2013, California, United States: $16.95 Full Review
Reif Estate Winery Hanging Man Kerner Nouveau 2015, Niagara River, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $13.00 Full Review
Oyster Bay Chardonnay 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: $18.95 Full Review
Creekside Estate Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $13.95 Full Review
Creekside Estate Winery Pinot Grigio 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $13.95 Full Review
Urlo (Scream) Pinot Grigio 2014, Delle Venezie Igt, Italy: $15.95 Full Review
Meiomi Wines Chardonnay 2014, Sonoma Monterey Santa Barbara Counties, California, United States: $26.95 Full Review
Dessert Wine
Forté Generations Wine Company 2007, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $16.95 Full Review
Inniskillin Niagara Estate Vidal Sparkling Icewine 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $79.95 Full Review
Patrick Chan On Ice Riesling Icewine 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $34.95 Full Review
Henry of Pelham Winery Riesling Icewine 2014, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: $49.95 Full Review
Fonseca Porto Vintage Port 2012, Douro, Portugal: $130.00 Full Review
Fruit Wine
Happy Knight Wines Black Currant Wine, Kingston, New Brunswick, Canada: $13.00 Full Review
Happy Knight Wines Cranberry Wine, Kingston, New Brunswick, Canada: $13.00 Full Review
