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Colin McKone

Colin McKone Sommelier

1919

Casella Family Brands 1919 Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia
2559 days ago

Colin scored this wine: 95/100

Dark purple with intense aromas of plum, ink, blackberry, cassis, leather, baking spice and dark chocolate. This is a full bodied wine with smooth tannins and well intergrated acidity and alcohol. It is teaming with juicy fruit flavours and leading into a nice long smooth finish. Enjoy this with a nice rare steak. Simply an amazing wine, enjoy every last drop. (Tasted March 26, 2017)

Pedro Ximenez de Añada

Alvear Pedro Ximenez de Añada Sherry 2013

Montilla-Moriles D.O.P., Spain
2209 days ago

Colin scored this wine: 95/100

Riserva

Fontanafredda Riserva Barolo 2007

Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy
2327 days ago

Colin scored this wine: 94/100

Ruby in colour with intense aromas of plum, baking spice, raspberry and black pepper with the red fruit and spice notes following through on the palate leading into a long peppery finish. This is a very well balanced wine with alcohol, tannins, acidity and flavours integrated together beautifully. This will pair well with pasta dishes, firm cheeses and grilled red meats, in addition to enjoying it on its own. Tasted on October 29, 2017.

1919

Casella Family Brands 1919 Shiraz 2010

Mclaren Vale, Australia
2559 days ago

Colin scored this wine: 94/100

Dark purple with overflowing with aromas of cassis, black cherry, black pepper, cedar, mint, blackberry and dark chocolate. The flavours on the plate match up to the promise of the aromas with loads of blackfruit and pepper leading into a nice long finish. It is full bodied with well intergrated tannins, acidity and alcohol. This will match perfectly with a grilled steak, prime rib or BBQ ribs. If you are looking to splurge and reward yourself you won't go wrong with this Aussie Shiraz. (Tasted on March 26, 2017)

Henry of Pelham Riesling Icewine 2014

Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
2629 days ago

Colin scored this wine: 94/100

Golden in colour with aromas of honey, melon, candied lemon and apricot. The candied lemon and honey flavours really come through for an enjoyably long finish. The acidity of the wine is well balanced with the sweetness. Enjoy this on its own or paired up with fresh fruit.

Colin McKone

Memorable Wine

Mike Weir Cabernet Merlot 2005, I enjoyed this wine so much I decided to try others which started my continuing journey with wine

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First Wine

A sparkling wine in 1984 that my Dad gave me after the Edmonton Oilers won their first Stanley Cup

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Unusual Wine Experience

Not a single experience but going back and trying wines I previously hated only to discover they were really good. I have discovered a lot of wine I love by giving them a second chance.

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Current Fav Wine

Norman Hardie Pinot Noir

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