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Another batch of very
nice wines, with the Moira Chardonnay being particularly impressive for
this taster. Martin Malivoire is a very engaging, innovative gentleman; he
invented the household gas preservation system for wine, but sold it, because
"I don’t think it works."
1999 Malivoire Ladybug VQA, $14.95 Can.: Salmon colored, strawberry flavors and aromas in a dry style; the winery holds this for a year, until it’s deemed ready. Very pleasant. 1999 Malivoire Chardonnay VQA, $21.95 Can.: 50% stainless steel, 50% Voge oak; fruit from five different vineyards. Medium straw; toasty pear with some smoke and a hint of matchstick; "nice sort of lime acidity." - Alan 1999 Malivoire Moira Vineyard Chardonnay VQA, $35.99 Can.: Medium straw; a little streak of vanilla and a little more intensity of fruit than the "five vineyards," without the toasty overtones. Spends three more months in French oak than the previous wine. "More like a nice baked apple/touch o’ honey/little orange, and again, that lime just creeps on the tongue a bit. Dee-lish! 1999 Malivoire Moira Vineyard Pinot Noir VQA, $35.95 Can.: Ruby garnet; yeasty black cherry with some matchstick and smoky notes on the palate. First Pinot Noir from this producer, from young vines. "Not as big as the Moira Chardonnay." – Martin "Going to need some time." -Alan
1998 Malivoire Old Vines Foch VQA, $37.55 Can., 1.5L: Dark garnet; pretty dark berry bouquet, and spicy flavors to match. More elegant, less stemmy than the ’99. A favorite of Alan’s, Ruth’s and Stacy’s.
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Index Daniel
Lenko Malivoire Wine
Co. Cave Spring Cellars Burgundy
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1999 Malivoire Old Vines
Foch VQA, 18.95 Can.:
Dark garnet; wet dog fur blows off the nose, revealing chocolate and
coffee over dark berries. Should be as nice or nicer than the ’98 in a
year or so.|
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Kerr
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