Letting Downie glide into each song with his complex philosophical idioms was a step in the right direction, a feat that was almost mastered on 1991's Road Apples, but fell just inches short. The astuteness of Wheat Kings comes off as one of their best slow songs, once again elevated from Gord Downie's peculiar unequivocalness. It never rang true for any of us, so I think Gord wanted to write about the Canadian experience. “We watched all these Canadian wannabes sing about their experience at Hollywood High or surfing USA and all that kind of bullshit. “As a Canadian band, we watched all our Canadian heroes – the Neil Youngs and Joni Mitchells and Leonard Cohens – they all had to go south, cross the border to have a career,” guitarist Rob Baker told Classic Rock. There were songs of deep pride, too – Looking For A Place To Happen scoured Canada for the perfect home, and At The Hundredth Meridian saw Downie wishing to be buried " where the great plains begin". Fifty Mission Cap paid tribute to Toronto Maple Leafs ice-hockey player Bill Barilko, who died in a float-plane crash in 1951 Courage (For Hugh McLennan) honoured the titular Montreal author Locked In The Trunk Of A Car was a killer’s eye view of the kidnap and murder of Quebec’s deputy premier Pierre Laporte in 1970 Wheat Kings concerned the 23-year false imprisonment of Winnipeg’s David Milgaard for murder. He’d stun audiences with cryptic lyricism, live-wire behaviour, stories, speeches, impromptu David Bowie covers or debuts of new songs.īy 1992’s third album Fully Completely, Canadian themes began to dominate. Out front, singer Gord Downie was a gripping showman, equal parts Michael Stipe and Michael Hutchence. Our personal favorite! This item has been specifically selected by a member of our knowledgeable staff as offering exceptional quality, value, or both!Ī Kosher wine begins like every other, as grapes on the vine, but then is made under strict rabbinical supervision.The band's brand of blues rock was infused with the collegiate charm of R.E.M., the roadhouse grit of Midnight Oil and The The, and the melodic sprightliness of The Smiths. What more can we say? This item is only available in the United States through WHWC. Whether it's the last few bottles of a previous vintage or we've received an exceptional deal from a supplier on a discontinued wine, we'll offer it at an unbeatable closeout price! It over-delivers on quality, but comes in at a price well under what its level of quality would normally command. This item is among the tried-and-true, standout performers in our inventory, a staple of the WHWC selection and a customer favorite! Uses sustainable, organic and/or biodynamic practices in the vineyard and/or winemaking process, as certified by various domestic and international organizations. 1% Malbec completes the blend, first time that this grape has been present in the blend, and it gives its customary spice even at this tiny amount. A long cool growing season (the longest in a decade, after an early budbreak but cool summer and extended hang time), and they took advantage of the rich, elongated tannins by going with a full 43 days skin contact. The brown bag never lies! (May 2014)"ĩ5 points Jane Anson ( Decanter): "Deep and rich dark ruby in colour, clear liquorice and crushed black olive notes. There's a little bit of sauvage character and the remnants of oak barrels. Equally wonderful in the mouth, and the most French-influenced wine in the tasting, which satisfied the Francophiles in attendance. It's spicy, with dark berries and a dominant milk chocolate scent. Very attractive bouquet gets us excited as it's an elegant, reserved, clean and pure style. (Oct 2014)"ĩ6 points Howard Kaplan ( International Wine Cellar): "Fairly deep color. Voluptuous, sexy and layered to the core, the 1994 races across the palate with superb depth and pure class. Far better than a bottle I had last year, this bottle is absolutely terrific. 96 points Antonio Galloni ( Vinous): "What a pleasure it is to taste and drink the 1994 Opus One.
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