WTN: Trius Merlot 2007

Andres Wines
Niagara Peninsula

Medium-dark red in the glass.

Nothing on the nose at first, later revealing light cherry and smoke.

Tangy, rather light bodied and thin/hollow, strawberry, cherry and raspberry, bright, creamy-viscous, lots of spice, floral, a light bitter streak, red licorice.

With time, the wine becaem a bit harsh and rough.

Drying and lightly bitter on the finish.,

A disappointing wine from a good vintage in Ontario.

Purchased at $14.95 (Canadian).

Oh boy ... "Andres" doesn't have the greatest ring to it ... they have made lots of jug wines of no particular distinction in Ontario for a long time ...

And the note pretty much summarizes why I'm not a fan of everyone and their cousin piggybacking incessantly on the Bordeaux paradigm. More Ontario wineries should grow Zweigelt - it actually works, and it's good!!

Your comments on Andres are correct Paul but, just for clarification, the line of Trius wines are made by Hillebrand, which is owned by Andres. I was frankly surprised to see the Andres name on the bottle, instead of Hillebrand, since most Ontarians still turn up their noses when they see the name.

Your comments on Andres are correct Paul but, just for clarification, the line of Trius wines are made by Hillebrand, which is owned by Andres. I was frankly surprised to see the Andres name on the bottle, instead of Hillebrand, since most Ontarians still turn up their noses when they see the name.

Do they still make "Spumante Bambino"?

Your comments on Andres are correct Paul but, just for clarification, the line of Trius wines are made by Hillebrand, which is owned by Andres. I was frankly surprised to see the Andres name on the bottle, instead of Hillebrand, since most Ontarians still turn up their noses when they see the name.

Do they still make "Spumante Bambino"?

Sort of. Spumante Bambino is still available in Ontario, but is made by Brights, which is owned by Cartier Wines and Beverages.

Your comments on Andres are correct Paul but, just for clarification, the line of Trius wines are made by Hillebrand, which is owned by Andres. I was frankly surprised to see the Andres name on the bottle, instead of Hillebrand, since most Ontarians still turn up their noses when they see the name.

You know, Bruce, I'd say they made quite a mistake in not keeping the Hillebrand name - a name that I always associated with quality. Andre's just has such a "bad old days" ring to it, that if I weren't already familiar with the Trius brand, I would have passed the wine over just going on what I always knew Andre's to produce.

Damn globalization!