Taken from my favourite bench, 8:43pm tonight.
Month: August 2010
Gray Monk 2007 Pinot Auxerrois
Tried this a few years ago (perhaps the 2005) and enjoyed it. This one is a medium gold colour. A Chardonnay-like nose (according to Wikipedia, Auxerrois Blanc is “a full sibling of Chardonnay,” though Winegeeks says it’s a Pinot Noir), with peach and a hint of sweetness. Very smooth on the palate, with nice acidity balancing Okanagan fruit flavours, apple and peach—and a nice black licorice finish. This one was a gift. 11.4% alcohol. See Gray Monk Estate Winery.
Markus Molitor 2008 Haus Klosterberg Riesling Mosel
Clear medium lemon-gold. Wonderful apricot-mineral nose. Quite sweet with honey and stone fruit balanced nicely by a strong acidity. Not complex but very enjoyable; again, Mosel Rieslings are my weak spot. 9.5% alcohol. $27.10 at Crosstown. See Markus Molitor.