Oct 5/09 Event: a tasting of Chateau des Charmes wines, just released

Dean Tudor 

The Time and Date: Monday, October 5, 2009  4PM to 8PM
The Event: a tasting of Chateau des Charmes wines, just released and
featuring new labels.
The Venue: Chefs' House, George Brown College
The Target Audience: wine writers, trade, private clients.
The Availability/Catalogue: all wines are available through the winery,
and some
The Quote/Background: three of the wines are at Vintages Oct 24 as part
of the On Tour release. The new wine labels feature a QR Code (2D code)
which is useful for mobile tagging. Just run your phone over the label
tag, and you'll get updated info on the wine's features, direct from
the winery – provided you've installed the enabling software first.
The Wines:

 

**** Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Chateau des Charmes Brut Methode Traditionnelle, $22.95 +145409,
Recently Disgorged and all from one vintage. Underpriced.
-Chateau des Charmes Sauvignon Gris Estate Bottled 2008, $19.95 +122291
-Chateau des Charmes Cabernet Franc Estate Bottled 2007, $13.95
+277236. Underpriced.
-Chateau des Charmes Cabernet-Merlot "Old Vines" Estate Bottled 2005,
$19.95 +222372. Underpriced. Vintages Oct 24.

 

***1/2 Three and a Half Stars (88 – 90 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Chateau des Charmes Chardonnay St. David's Bench Vineyard 2006, $19.95
+430991, Vintages Oct 24.
-Chateau des Charmes Merlot St. David's Bench Vineyard 2007, $29.95
+453431. Vintages Oct 24.
-Chateau des Charmes Late Harvest Riesling Estate Bottled 2007, $19.95
half-bottle. +432930.
-Chateau des Charmes Cabernet Franc Icewine Estate Bottled 2007, $75.

 

*** Three Stars (85 – 87 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Chateau des Charmes Gewurztraminer St. David's Bench Vineyard 2007,
$19.95 +453472. Vintages Oct 24.
-Chateau des Charmes Rose Cuvee d'Andree Estate Bottled 2008, $13.95
+277236

 

The Food: superb cheeses from Quebec and Ontario, featuring Le
Rassembleau (raw cow), Tuscano, Niagara Gold, Operetta, and Cru des
Champlain (raw cow); lamb sliders; good pork bellies; smoked salmon;
and a variety of interesting charcuterie (four kinds including pork
shoulder), with in-house androuilletes and in-house game terrine
(caribou, rabbit, poultry) accompanied by diverse relishes and veggie
pickles. Great accompaniment for the wines.
The Downside: I had to leave early, my fault.
The Upside: a chance to speak with both Paul Boscs, who are just as
witty as ever, and the delightful organizer Michele Bosc.
The Contact Person: michele@chateaudescharmes.com
The Marketing Effectiveness (numerical grade): 92.

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