Dark in color with a nice red berry nose along with some wood notes. On the mid palate the wine displays some beautiful rich red cherries along with noticeable oak, and some alcohol notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some smooth crisp dry tannins and acidity that coat the palate along with some dried berry notes. There’s also some mocha/coffee on the finish. There’s noticeable oak and alcohol throughout , this is a good wine, but more of a drink now, and some breathing or decanting might ease it a bit. I would give it an -88 or so … From the LCBO web site, check stock:

2017

Sangiovese

750 mL bottle  |   VINTAGES#:  121160$18.95JS922.5 (2)Write a Review

Dried cherries, peppercorns, grilled herbs and potpourri on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with firm, fine tannins and fresh acidity. Deliciously earthy and savory. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. Score – 92. (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 11, 2021)

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Release Date:March 5, 2022750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:14.2%Made In:Tuscany, ItalyBy:Tenuta Villa TrasquaSugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Medium-bodied & FruityVarietal:Sangiovese

Pale straw in color with a nice minerally/citrus nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice crisp minerality, citrus, and lime notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice mouth gripping acidity and citrus notes that live on nicely in the mouth especially without food, nice and dry. I would give it an -88. Not bad at all for the price … From the LCBO web site, check stock:

Pinot Grigio

750 mL bottle  |   VINTAGES#:  22800$15.95JS91 (0)Write a Review

An attractive, saline pinot grigio with dried lemon, cooked apple and some peach skin. It’s medium- to full-bodied. Flavorful and focused at the finish. Drink now. Score – 91. (jamessuckling.com, Dec. 8, 2020)

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Release Date:March 5, 2022750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:12.5%Made In:Friuli, ItalyBy:Pitars Snc Di PitarroSugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Light & CrispVarietal:Pinot Grigio

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays nice rich black berry notes … On the medium length finish the wine displays some beautiful rich dryness, chocolate and mocha notes along with smooth tannins and acidity, all in all a lovely wine. We paired it with red sauce meat spaghetti and it went swell. I would give it an 88 or so, which for the price is a great deal, yum! From the LCBO web site, check stock:

2019

Sangiovese/Merlot

750 mL bottle  |   VINTAGES#:  22795$20.95JS90 (0)Write a Review

A straightforward, fruity red with light hazelnut and cherry aromas and flavors. Medium body, light tannins and a fresh finish. Drink now. Score – 90. (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 10, 2020)

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Release Date:March 5, 2022750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:14%Made In:Tuscany, ItalyBy:Azienda Agricola PolizianoSugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Medium-bodied & FruityVarietal:Sangiovese/Merlot

I enjoy Vermentinos, crisp dry flavorful wines, we don’t get enough of them, so when one comes in, as long as the sugar content is low, I grab them … This one is pale straw in color with a nice minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine packs a punch with crisp dry minerality and citrus/lime notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some lovely vibrant acidity and crisp dryness along with green apple tart notes. This is NOT a soft wimpy wine, sipped on it’s own it’s got some boisterous flavors. We paired it with a bacon quiche and it went well, with food it softened. I really like this wine and for the price it’s a great deal. It’s more of a drink now but could last as much as a couple years, I’ll definitely go back and grab some more! I would give it an 88 or so, yumm! From the LCBO web site, check stock: This is an IGT super Tuscan wine.

Vermentino

750 mL bottle  |   VINTAGES#:  23041$17.95JS91 (0)Write a Review

Aromas of sliced apple, lime and a tinge of almond skin. Medium-bodied with a very focused bead of lime driving through the palate. Same dry-almond character at the end, together with a hint of salt. Very vermentino. Lots of tension here. Drink now. Score – 91. (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 4, 2021)

PRODUCT DETAILS

Release Date:March 5, 2022750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:12.5%Made In:Tuscany, ItalyBy:TommasiSugar Content:5 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Light & CrispVarietal:Vermentino

Dark in color with a nice red cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice smooth red cherries along with some zesty tomato notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice velvety tannins and smooth acidity. A lovely wine that will compliment many foods, we paired it with Maltese baked macaroni and it was a hit! I would give it an 88+, which for the price is a great deal. If you like your wines a little smoother this one will age nicely for another 2-5 years I would guess and become more integrated, although, personally, I like it just how it is, I’ll be going back for more!! From the LCBO web site, check stock:

Sangiovese Blend

750 mL bottle  |   VINTAGES#:  508531$22.95 (0)Write a Review

This wine comprises 75% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Canaiolo, all grown on the Medici property in the hamlet of Artimino some 20 kilometres north of Florence. It was vinified in stainless steel and matured in Allier oak barrels for three months. Expect zingy cherry, blackcurrant and evergreen notes and pour with eggplant parmigiana.

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Release Date:March 5, 2022750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:13.5%Made In:Tuscany, ItalyBy:Conte Contini BonacossiSugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Medium-bodied & FruityVarietal:Sangiovese Blend

I have to admit, Amarone’s are not a wine I have a lot of experience, and given the importance of pairing food/wine to me, I struggled with the best place to put this wine, it was a gift from Dale/Lori! … I chose to have it with rabbit stew, as my wine instructor loved to say, if it grows together it goes together. So happy Thursday let’s crack this puppy! Ink dark in color with a mild nose, which btw is about all that is mild about this wine. On the mid palate the wine displays some firm crisp peppery and spicy notes along with some rich deep, dark berry notes. This wine does NOT display the bold dried fruits that often accompany apassimento wines, sometimes so strong you feel like your sucking on a raisin. On the medium length finish the wine displays strong spicy notes, nice dryness, and tannins. This is a lovely wine, I would give it an 88 or so … the kind of wine that could have you embracing Appasimento’s thanks Dale/Lori! from the LCBO web site check stock:

750 mL bottle  |   VINTAGES#:  356220$49.954.0 (3)Write a Review

Amarone is a great crowd favourite and ideal for holiday dinners. This one comes from the historic Tommasi family, who are masters of this celebrated style. The wine features dried flowers, prune, licorice, chocolate and herbs, with polished tannins. Pair with braised meats, pasta or dark chocolate

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Release Date:April 1, 2021750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:15%Made In:Veneto, ItalyBy:TommasiSugar Content:6 g/LSweetness Descriptor:D – DryStyle:Full-bodied & Smooth