The Wine Baron
Wine notes and experiences from the Wine Baron. Follow my journey to near and far wine regions. Savour my dining experiences. Marvel at the new wines I discover. I'm not one to get in a rut. I constantly go for new experiences, new wines, and new acquaintances to share it all with.
Monthly Archives: May, 2012
LOCAL Eatery & Refuge
I feel a bit of a 50′s Drive Inn/Happy Days nostalgia, or perhaps Cheers, mingled with the modern comforts of about two dozen flat panel TV screens and attractive decor. … Continue reading
LOCAL Eatery & Refuge
I joined a friend at a new concept restaurant in Burlington the other day to see what all the buzz is about. I discovered an urban / fun / young … Continue reading
Smith & Wilson Rondeau Red. Bordeaux meets Beaujolais meets Lake Erie! Very nice.
2010 Smith & Wilson Rondeau Red. A blend of Merlot, Gamay and Viognier. A delicate, light bodied fruit forward and spicy red wine with loads of charm and balance. This … Continue reading
“Civilized Lunch,” blockbuster wines at Devil’s Pulpit Golf Association…
Photos (L to R) Millesimato Contrato sparkling, entire wine selection lined up, scallops WELCOME BEVERAGE: - Millesimato Contratto 2007 sparkling Metodo Classico, Italy SECOND WINE: Viewpointe Sauvignon Blanc, … Continue reading
Smith & Wilson North Star Viognier 2010 – VQA. Fresh pressed apricot and honeydew nose, flavors of honeycomb, apricot, pear, spice, and grapefruit in a well rounded package. Versatile food-pairing wine. It went well with a medley of diverse fare at dinner
Smith & Wilson North Star Viognier 2010 – VQA. Fresh pressed apricot and honeydew nose, flavors of honeycomb, apricot, pear, spice, and grapefruit in a well rounded package. Versatile food-pairing … Continue reading
Microbrew beer, crab cakes on the beach. Life is very nice.
Microbrew beer, crab cakes on the beach. Life is very nice. via SimplyTweet
Sitting with Man of Leisure havin properly poured Guinness at Local Eatery, Burlington. Food delights to follow…
Sitting with Man of Leisure havin properly poured Guinness at Local Eatery, Burlington. Food delights to follow… via SimplyTweet
With all objectivity, it’s an incredible wine discovery. RT @zoltanszabo: @thewinebaron enjoyed Viewpointe ’10 ‘P…
With all objectivity, it’s an incredible wine discovery. RT @zoltanszabo: @thewinebaron enjoyed Viewpointe ’10 ‘Pointe Blanc’ Sauvignon Blanc, tropical, but restrained w/ no green / grass notes, round, ripe & … Continue reading
Agreed. Sharing it now w u. I’ll add dried apricot nuances. RT @zoltanszabo: Chateau Leoube ’10 Rose Cotes de Pro…
Agreed. Sharing it now w u. I’ll add dried apricot nuances. RT @zoltanszabo: Chateau Leoube ’10 Rose Cotes de Provence deep straw – light cooper, peaches & orange blossom, ample … Continue reading
