Apr 25 2009
mmmm, Mission Hill and other BC wine finds
I tried the Mission Hill 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve this evening. I’ve heard how great Mission Hill wines are, but this was my first taste. It completely lived up to the hype. The wine was full-bodied, had an amazing oak taste and went beautifully with the steak I bought it for – everything I love in a Saturday evening wine.
I was surprised to see the wine at the LCBO in London en route to my parents house in the country, as the LCBO barely offers any Canadian wines from outside of Ontario. It cost about $23 – and worth every penny, I LOVED IT!
Speaking of BC wines, I have to mention two other wines I had recently while I was in BC. The Sumac Ridge Private Reserve Merlot Cabernet – which was awesome and I sipped happily for a few nights while listening to the rain in the mountains in Bella Coola. Sumac Ridge Winery is very well known and makes an excellent vintage.
Also tried the Calona Vineyards Artist Series 2007 Pinot Noir – which I took for Easter dinner and was yummy and fruity and a plesant addition to the turkey dinner.
I can’t wait to try more BC wines the next time I’m there – or luck out and find another bottle on the shelf at the LCBO.
