Robert Bell's

Wines of Canada

Since 1992

Robert's Selections

Robert's Selections reflects wines we have enjoyed in our home in 2023, visiting friends, or dining out. Our selections are based on a glass or more of each wine in enjoyable surroundings. On numerous occasions our review takes into account the thoughts of our friends. These are wines we recommend for your enjoyment; not every bottle we open will make this list, only the best!

“Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing.”– Ernest Hemingway, Death in the Afternoon

“The simplest definition of a great bottle of wine is when you feel sad because the bottle is empty.” ― Tony Margiotta


Church & State 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

This is a really good wine. It starts an intoxicating aroma of Black Cherry. The flavour follows throught providing hints of blackcurrent and plum.. The finish is smooth Nice balance.. 96

Inniskillian 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon

A lower priced wine that display beyound its price point. A aroma of dark fruits foloed by black current and cherry. Very soft Tannins. 92

 

Wild Goose 2021 Pinot Gris

A classic. with its lively zesty flavours. It represents what a true Pinot Gris can be. Flavours include Honeydew, lemon, and grapefruit. The wine begs you to say more please. 96

 

Benjamin Bridge 2018 Brute Rose

On the nose, a rich bouquet of blood orange, toast, soil tones and rose petals, seamlessly supported strawberry notes distinctly coming from the Pinot Noir. 93

Jost Vineyards Great Big Friggin Red

Blended from Nova Scotia’s cool-climate grape varieties: Baco Noir, Leon Millot and Castel. Notes featuring toast with hints of Maple. Each sip is different 90

Jost Vineyards L’Acadie Blanc, Pinot Grigio

Fresh and smooth.Lovely flavours  peach, honeysuckle, McIntosh apple, anjou pear, , gooseberry, lemon, lime and ripe gooseberries. 94

BackYard Vineyards 2021 Sauvignon Blanc

Nice aroma of citrus fruit. Flavours of pear and lime 90

BackYard Vineyards 2020 Pinot Gris Patio Series

Some lovely tropical fruit flavours in this wine featuring papaya, guava and Necturine.. So smooth 92

BackYard Vineyards 2018 Nosey Neighbour White

A light freshing wine dominated by apple with hints of honey and pear. 90

BackYard Vineyards 2021 Gewürztramine

A light refreshing wine Flavours of peaches, grapefruit, ginger,  90

Mann Farms 2021 Raspberry

A true fruit wine with soft tannins and a gentle sweetness 92

Vineland Estate Cabernet Merlot Reserve 2016

It is a dry combination of 43% Cabernet Sauvigon, 41.5% Cabernet Franc and 14% Merlot Lovely favours of Bing cherry and blueberry. Each sip brings out a different rush of favours 95

 

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