Alphabetical Reviews - M

You can see all my reviews in these archives. Reviews are organized alphabetically by the producer's name.

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Marchesi di Gresy La Serra Moscato d’Asti, 2004- Worth looking for at specialty stores. Sweet and seamlessly elegant, the freshness and minerality balanced perfectly with creamy wild honeyand sweet fruit. Delicate and voluptuous all at one time. The Wine Diva plans on opening a bottle of this with her traditional panforte on Christmas morning, a perfect pairing with the honeyed dried fruit and hazelnuts in this Italian style Christmas cake.
I know you really want to be at my place Christmas morning… don’t cha?
BC LDB (splits) 375ml $16.99
Specialty wine stores 750ml $26.00 (approx.)
Wine Diva tasted-December 2005

Martini Asti Sparkling Wine, Italy (200ml)-Wine Snobs look away!
I love this little bottle. I saw them appear on the LDB shelves just before Christmas, in all their petite blue cuteness.
I had to have one.
It’s like a personal sized shot of sweetness (which I recommend you serve with a lime wedge to cut some of that sweetness) with a screw top capper designed to look like a cork. Are you kidding, how brilliant would you seem at your next soiree, handing out these little babies with coordinating blue bendy straws? (Straws not included)
Candied peaches, honey and sweet pink grapefruit with nice little bubbles, and only 7% alcohol!
$3.45 each
Wine Diva tasted-February 2006

Mionetto ‘Sergio MO’ Extra Dry Prosecco- Creamy smooth, apple and citrus. Rich and smooth in a bold masculine bottle that won’t horrify the boys at your party!
BCLDB $26.99
Wine Diva tasted-December 2005

Marquis de la Tour Brut-France- Cheap and cheerful, I like to keep this sparkler around to make pretty pinkish Kir Royals or brunch style mimosas. A blend of the classic French varietals Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc it has loads of delicate, crisp, fresh citrus and orchard fruit, and at this price that you can feel good about your excessive holiday spending.
BCLDB $11.99
Wine Diva tasted-December 2005

Mateus Rosé, Portugal- Don't shoot the messenger...sheesh, you're not the only one with flashback images of that bottom-heavy Mateus bottle anchoring your parents dining room table. But don't you think it's time to let bygones be? Wine Diva was feeling quite retro when she recently visited (I was too young to re-visit) this cheerful and fresh rosé sweetly tinted and brimming with minerals, red berries, and citrus. You know what, this is a very decent rosé, a great price and a conversation piece!
$9.49
Wine Diva tasted-May 3/2006

'Mesh' Riesling, Eden Valley Australia, 2004- This riesling is quite full-bodied (more Martha than Madonna) with lovely peach and pit fruit aromas, lemon and lime and sweet spices. Very dry style for those of you who insist you don't like 'sweet wines' and cheek-sucking acidity.
$37.99 Private wine stores
Wine Diva tasted-May 3 2006

Mission Hill Five Vineyards Pinot Grigio, Westbank BC, 2005-
The Mission Hill Pinot Grigio is a well-known BC staple and this new vintage may well be better than the last!
In a word, fresh.
Ripe peaches, minerals, tropical fruit and peach blossoms. Lush and creamy in the mouth with a crisp white grapefruit finish.
Stock up for those summer shin-digs, and don't worry if you forget to bring the corkscrew.
$15.99
Wine Diva tasted-April 22, 2006

Mission Hill,5 Vineyard Gewurztraminer 'limited release', 2004-A recent trip to the stunning Mission Hill Winery had me awestruck. I had visited before, but the touring, dining and tasting I did during my visit convinced me of several things. One, how serious everyone attached to Mission Hill is about the wine they produce as well as the food they pair with it.
Two, how committed they are to the future and the relationships they create. Three, they are serious about making good wine.
The '04 Gewurztraminer has aromas of green apples, rose petals, tropical fruit and sweet Asian spices (perhaps a hint of the old favorite licorice flavored candies, sen sen?). The mouth is bold and dry with lime zest, grapefruit, white pepper and a mildly boozy (hot) finish. Serious.
$15.99 at specialty wine stores and VQA stores
Wine Diva tasted-September 2005

Mission Hill 5-Vineyards Pinot Blanc, Okanagan BC, 2005-Summer fruits-pear, apple and sweet melon with hints of white flowers. Minerals and crisp citrus in the mouth rounded out with tropical fruit nuances and a long spiced finish.
$14.99
Wine Diva tasted-July 12 2006

Mission Hill Reserve Pinot Gris, Okanagan BC, 2005- Lush tropical fruit and sweet vanilla spices on the nose. Creamy spiced pears in the mouth with a lovely cleansing citrus burst.
$18.83
Wine Diva tasted-July 12 2006

Mission Hill 5-Vineyard Cabernet-Merlot, Okanagan BC, 2004- Soft ripe berry aromas, chocolate, coffee, light tannins with spiced pepper and tobacco finish. A solid red for with an attractive price point!
$16.84
Wine Diva tasted-July 12 2006

Mission Hill Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan BC 2005-17% of this Sauvignon Blanc was in contact with oak barrels-just enough to give it a bit of lushness. Ripe gooseberry and hints of tropical fruits-pineapple and kiwi with grassy Sauvignon aromas. Minerals and fresh citrus in the mouth with a warm oily finish.
$18.83 Private wine stores and at the winery
Wine Diva tasted-July 12 2006

Mission Hill SLC Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon, Okanagan BC, 2004-Fragrant with tropical fruits, melon, pineapple, creamy vanilla and spices. Rich in the mouth, lemon-oil and licorice with a long, silky, spiced finish. A gorgeous wine!(85% sauvignon blanc, 15% semillon)
$29.99
Wine Diva tasted-June 7 2006

Mission Hill SLC Chardonnay, Okanagan BC, 2004-Sweet ripe pears drizzled with vanilla caramel and spice. Apple and nutty aromas, slightly hot on the palate, rounded out with soft citrus and a hint of minerals.
$29.99
Wine Diva tasted-June 7 2006

Mission Hill SLC Merlot, Okanagan BC, 2003- WD loved this merlot. Rich black cherry, black plums and mint chocolate. In the mouth she's sweetly spiced with a velvety texture, creamy vanilla and finished with soft dusty tannins.
$39.99
Wine Diva tasted-June 7 2006

Mission Hill SLC Syrah, Okanagan BC, 2003-Black and red berries, smoke, earth, sweet oaky vanilla and chocolate. Rich and sweet in the mouth with just a hint of greenery, mocha and tobacco. WD tried this wine a month earlier and was even better this time!
$39.99
Wine Diva tasted-June 7 2006

Mission Hill 'Oculus', Okanagan BC, 2003- Wow. Serious wine ahead. No wonder Mission Hill is planning a second winery (within the existing winery) solely for the seriousness that is Oculus.
Is it primed to be the next Opus One?
Bright red berry fruit, cassis and plums, chocolate, green bell pepper and spice. Intense grip in the mouth, a bit boozy with dusty tannins. The wine is still a baby and will improve even more with some cellar time.(47%merlot, 25% cabernet sauvignon, 20%cab franc 8%petit verdot)
$50.00 (pre-release) $60.00 upon general release Sept.1 (6btl max)
Wine Diva tasted-June 7 2006

Dessert Wine
Mission Hill SLC Riesling Icewine, Okanagan BC, 2004-Simply lovely! I was tasting this icewine with Tim Keller from Rare one restaurant in Vancouver. Both of us had the same silly smile on our face as we tasted and agreed that we always forget how good icewine can be until we taste it again. The SLC is rich with baked apples, honey, peach/apricot and sweet tea. Sensational!
$79.99 (375 ml)
Wine Diva tasted-June 7 2006

Moselland Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling Kabinett, Germany, 2003- I tasted this with a lineup of other international whites along with a group of, well let’s say ‘not your typical riesling drinkers’ and at the end of the tasting, this was their favorite wine, and surprise…the cheapest!
Delicate aromas, white flowers citrus fruit and petrol, but in the mouth is where it really sang. Lush peach compote, oily and minerally lime oil and a gorgeous long crisp finish topped with just a hint of spice.
$12.99
Wine Diva tasted- February 2006