750 mL bottle | VINTAGES#: 69377$15.955.0 (2)Write a Review
This modern Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cab offers refined cherry and berry aromas with enough structure for short-term cellaring or pairing with food tonight. Great with spaghetti and meatballs, or with grilled lamb with mushroom risotto.
Inky dark in color with a nice black cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some juicy rich black cherry notes to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine display some nice dusty tannins, a hint of sweetness and some mild acidity, along with some mild peppery notes. There are some minor herbal notes but all in all a nice cab sauv, I would give it an -88. We paired it with a striploin and it was a yumm moment. Quite nice.
Cabernet Sauvignon
750 mL bottle | VINTAGES#: 12331$21.95WO93 (0)Write a Review
A delectably styled cabernet; the fragrant bouquet shows blackcurrant, dark cherry, violet, vanilla and cedar characters with a touch of tobacco complexity. It is succulent, supple and lingering on the palate with excellent weight and intensity, finishing long and very tasty. At its best: now to 2028. Score – 93. (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Sept. 2020)
Dark in color with a nice black berry nose … On the mid palate the displays lovely rich black berries, black cherries and the like to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some vibrant acidity smooth tannins and lovely dark chocolate/coffee notes and palate coating dryness … oh and a hint of peppery notes. This is a very good Bordeaux for the price, not as complex or velvety as more expensive wines but priced just right. We paired it with a grilled Filet Mignon and it was heaven, yum, I would give it an 88+! It should also improve with even as little as a year in the cellar. I often prefer when Cab Franc is in the mix as it is in this one, if even in small amounts. I wish the LCBO/the French were more upfront in the mix as they are with this wine. From the LCBO web site, check stock:
Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc
750 mL bottle | VINTAGES#: 21085$24.95DWWA944.0 (1)Write a Review
45% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc. There is a lovely depth of fruit on the nose, the palate has beautiful density of dark cherries and smokey hints, with freshness and very silky tannins, lively refreshing and very satisfying. Score – 94. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2016)
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Release Date:February 19, 2022750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:13%Made In:Bordeaux, FranceBy:A. Deluze Et FilsSugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Full-bodied & SmoothVarietal:Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc
Dark in color with a mild cherry nose with some oaky notes coming through. On the mid palate this wine is a BIG one with lots of dark cherries, tomato notes, firm vibrant acidity and noticeable oak. On the medium length finish the tang from the tomato notes lives on as does some palate coating tannins, dryness and acidity. If you like your wines smooth and elegant, ya this is NOT that, so be careful what you serve this with. I went with a smoked trout and honestly it kinda blew the fish away but was heavenly with the chocolate browning. I would give this an 88 … It’s possible this is a bit young and some aging, or decanting might help. From the LCBO web site, check stock:
Sangiovese Blend
750 mL bottle | VINTAGES#: 22761$17.00JS924.5 (2)Write a Review
Intense aromas of blackberries, flowers and bark. Medium to full body and firm, chewy tannins. Delicious finish. Drink now. Score – 92. (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 10, 2020)
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Release Date:January 8, 2022750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:13%Made In:Tuscany, ItalyBy:Soc. Agr. Fattoria Di Piazzano S.S.Sugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Medium-bodied & FruityVarietal:Sangiovese Blend
Pale straw in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some apple and pear. On the mid palate the wine displays some oaky, toasty, spicy/pepper notes with a slightly creamy texture, nice and dry. If your expecting a oak dominant chard you will be disappointed, this leans more to the side of an unoaked chard to my tastes. There some nice mouth grip to the minerality and citrus notes. The LCBO site said grapefruit, I’m not sure I am leaning that far but it has some tangy notes. I would give it an 87-88, expectations are everything and this didn’t meet mine sadly. I won’t be running back for more, it you like more unoaked this might be a nice compromise. From the LCBO web site, check stock:
750 mL bottle | VINTAGES#: 186346$18.95AWC96 (0)Write a Review
Parcels of clones 95 and 76, free-run juice direct to barrel, wild yeast fermentation, matured for 10 months in French oak. An elegant, tightly focused wine built on grapefruit and white peach fruit flavours. The length and balance are very good. Drink by: 2030. Special Value. Score – 96. (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 1, 2020)
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Release Date:February 19, 2022750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:13%Made In:South Australia, AustraliaBy:Ashwood Estate Pty Ltd Trading As SSugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Full-bodied & Rich
Dark in color with a nice mild red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine packs a bunch with beautiful rich dark berries along with mocha and smokey/oaky notes. On the medium length in finish the wine has some lovely crisp dryness, tannnins and acidity … oh and some tomatoey notes. I would give this an 88+, another delicous Chianti Classico, and definitely a more complex one. Yumm … Go grab some more! From the LCBO web site, check stock:
Chianti
750 mL bottle | VINTAGES#: 540922$17.95JS93 (0)Write a Review
This is a really delicious Chianti Classico with cherry, light chocolate and some floral and citrus undertones. Medium-bodied. It shows lovely depth and a layered texture with ripe, round tannins. Drink or hold [for 7+ years]. Score – 93. (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 11, 2021)
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Release Date:March 19, 2022750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:13.5%Made In:Tuscany, ItalyBy:Casa Vinicola Luigi Cecchi + FigliSugar Content:3 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Medium-bodied & FruityVarietal:Chianti
Garnet in color with a nice soft red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine has lovely soft red fruits, strawberry and raspberry and the like along some some lovely palate coating rustic notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays smooth tannins and vibrant acidity, nice and dry. This is a lovely, varietal, fruit forward, food friendly wine, a bargain for the price, I would give it an 88 or so … Yum! A bargain for the price … BUY MORE 😉 From the LCBO web site, check stock:
Pinot Noir
750 mL bottle | VINTAGES#: 624924$19.95TAT894.0 (1)Write a Review
From vines planted in 2006, this friendly-priced Pinot was aged in French oak for nine months and promises juicy strawberry, exotic spices and earthy notes. A versatile food wine, it’ll pair with beef stew, blackened salmon or mushroom risotto.[Tim Atkin, MW, did not include a tasting note.] Score – 89. (timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2021)
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Release Date:March 19, 2022750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:13.8%Made In:Elgin, South AfricaBy:Thelema Mountain VineyardsSugar Content:4 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Medium-bodied & FruityVarietal:Pinot Noir
Dark in color with a dark berry nose. On the mid palate the wine packs a punch with noticeable alcohol straight out of the bottle, along with dark fruits, smokey, oak and spicy notes. The alcohol eased with breathing and was less harsh after about half an hour. On the medium length finish the dark berry notes and tannins stick to the palate leaving some nice dryness and acidity. I would give this an 87-88, a bit of a sharp wine, I won’t be running back for a case … From the LCBO web site check stock:
Tempranillo
750 mL bottle | VINTAGES#: 438713$16.95WS91 (0)Write a Review
A firm backbone focuses ripe flavors of black cherry, boysenberry, licorice and mineral in this exuberant red. Juicy acidity keeps this fresh. A bold, modern style. Best from 2020 through 2030. Score – 91. (Thomas Matthews, winespectator.com, Oct. 15, 2019)
Pale salmon in color with a nice soft red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice strawberry and soft red berry notes to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice zesty acidity that sticks to the tongue, especially without food along with some nice vibrant citrus notes, nice and dry. This is a lovely Rose and a bargain for the price, I would give it an 88, yumm, and I’ll be I’ll be going back for more at this price. We paired it with air fried chicken legs and it was perfect! From the LCBO web site, check stock:
Rosé
750 mL bottle | VINTAGES#: 451385$13.955.0 (1)Write a Review
This versatile rosé is a blend of the indigenous grapes Touriga Nacional and Aragonez (Tempranillo), along with Syrah. It’s consistently tangy and lively, showcasing strawberry, peach and raspberry notes with a zesty orange citrus undertone. Look to pair this mouth-watering, generous wine with grilled tuna steaks, or pasta with anchovies and olives.
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Release Date:March 19, 2022750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:12.5%Made In:Alentejo, PortugalBy:TahoraSugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Easygoing & FruityVarietal:Rosé
Garnet in color with a soft red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice soft red berries, raspberries and strawberries. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice palate coating sour cherry notes, lovey dryness, acidity and tannins. The complexity of this wine particularly without food is impressive, it definitely punches above it’s price, this is quite a good varietal pinot noir for the money. We paired it with Caroline’s homemade tortierre recipe and it went well! Thanks sis! I would give this an 88 or so, and will definitely go back and grab more. Believe it or not it’s actually even an AOC … Yumm From the LCBO web site, check stock:
Pinot Noir
750 mL bottle | VINTAGES#: 556456$17.95IWSC90 (0)Write a Review
Crimson red colour, violet hues. Peony aromas, lightly perfumed with red fruits, quite restrained. In the mouth, there is crunchy red fruits, raspberry and cherry, with a gamey, savoury note. Impressive structure for the style, good medium tannins, with plenty of freshness and bite on the finish. Excellent for what it is. Score – 90. (International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2019)
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Release Date:March 19, 2022750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:12.9%Made In:Burgundy, FranceBy:Union des Vignerons Associés des Monts de BourgogneSugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Medium-bodied & FruityVarietal:Pinot Noir
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
Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice cherry and raspberry notes, quite fruit forward … On the medium length finish the wine has smooth tannins and acidity, nice and dry. This is definitely a super approachable, drink now, cab franc for people that often don’t like Cab Franc. I would give it an 87-88 … From the LCBO web site, check stock:
750 mL bottle | VINTAGES#: 23973$17.955.0 (1)Write a Review
Well-made and offering good value, this ripe, expressive, juicy Cab Franc shows red cranberry, cherry and dark fruit tones with earth and oak spice in support. The structure and grip make it a great option for roast lamb or braised beef.
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Release Date:January 8, 2022750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:13.5%Made In:Ontario, CanadaBy:Marynissen Estates Ltd.Sugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Medium-bodied & FruityVarietal:Cabernet FrancThis is a VQA wine
Dark in color with a nice cherry and red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine delivers some nice juicy dark cherries and some black plum notes. On the medium length finish the wine delivers some nice gentle tannins, nice acidity and some mocha notes, nice and dry. This is a juicy fruit forward wine perfect for things like chicken schnitzel, pizza and the like. I would give it an -88 or so … From the LCBO web site, check stock:
750 mL bottle | VINTAGES#: 16713$17.954.0 (1)Write a Review
Marynissen is home to the oldest commercial Cabernet Sauvignon plantings in Canada. This blend of 49% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc promises plum, cherries, vanilla and a hint of earthiness. It’ll go well with beef stew or game.
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Release Date:January 22, 2022750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:13%Made In:Ontario, CanadaBy:Marynissen Estates Ltd.Sugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Medium-bodied & FruityThis is a VQA wine
I’ll be honest and up front, there isn’t a chance I would pay the original price $34.95 let along the reduced price of $28.25 but when I was in my local LCBO they had this one for $19.95 so I jumped … Pale salmon in color with a nice crisp minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine packs a punch with crisp, dry cranberry and tart notes that coat the palate beautifully, especially without food. On the medium length finish the wine displays lovely citrus notes and vibrant acidity with the citrus notes lingering. This is a lovely, crisp, dry food friendly bundle of yum. I would give this a solid 88. We have taken to enjoying air fried (yup we succumbed to the draw to buy an air frier) chicken legs with a rose and this one went well. From the LCBO web site check stock:
50 mL bottle | VINTAGES#: 12933$28.25WE92 (0)Write a Review
Mourvèdre is at the back of this richly textured wine. Spice, pepper and light tannins create a fine setting for the perfumed red-berry and citrus fruits. Drink this food-friendly wine from late 2021. Score – 92. (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Sept. 1, 2021)
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Release Date:July 24, 2021750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:13.5%Made In:Provence, FranceBy:H & B SelectionSugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Medium-bodied & Dry
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)
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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
Garnet in color with a nice soft red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine is spot on varietal with lovely raspberry and cherry notes, almost sour cherry … On the medium length finish the wine is palate coating with lovely rich fruits lingering along with some nice smooth tannins an acidity, nice and dry. This is a beautiful wine, I would give it an 88 or so … my conundrum is for $1 more I can support Niagara wineries for wine that’s on par … But heh, variety, at least NOT in ones mate, is a good thing ;)m oh and as a kayaker who doesn’t love the name! From the LCBO web site, check stock:
Pinot Noir
750 mL bottle | VINTAGES#: 19617$24.95 (0)Write a Review
This winery’s name is taken from Nga Waka a Kupe (the canoes of Kupe): the three hills that sit side by side like upturned canoes and form the backdrop for the town of Martinborough and its surrounds. Expect this fully mature Pinot Noir to deliver juicy raspberry, blackberry and beetroot character and pair nicely with roast chicken thighs and root veggies.[The New World Wine Awards did not include a tasting note.] Score – Gold. (New World Wine Awards, 2020)
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Release Date:February 19, 2022750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:13.5%Made In:Martinborough, New ZealandBy:Nga WakaSugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Medium-bodied & FruityVarietal:Pinot Noir
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
Pale straw in color, the first thing that hits the nose straight out of the bottle is bubble gum, not really strong but noticeable. On the mid palate the wine displays more citrus minerally notes Vs creamy/caramel/oak/buttery notes. This defiitely do my tastes leans more to an unoaked than an oaked chard. It’s not horrible, it’s just not what I’d hoped for. I would give it an 87+. We paired it with pan fried scallops and it was fine, but I missed my oaked chard pairing. 🙁 It is nice and dry, but to my tastes not as rich as I look for from an oaked chard. From the LCBO web site, check stock:
Chardonnay
750 mL bottle | VINTAGES#: 479295$22.95 (0)Write a Review
This wine was fermented 58% in stainless steel (with this portion eschewing malolactic conversion) and 42% in French oak, wherein it spent eight months before harmonizing for an additional month in concrete. The result is a round, velvety Chard brimming with crunchy orchard fruit and applesauce that’ll go beautifully with pork chops or butter-braised scallops.
Inky dark in color with a black berry nose. On the mid palate it’s all black berries coming through along with some mild dark chocolate notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice velvety tannins and some firm acidity … there’s some mild green notes, nice and dry. The wine is a little right when you first open it up, it’s a bit young. It opened up nicely as it breathed. I would give it an -88 I would suggest let it breath a bit or even decant it … or go with patience and wait 6 months, I bet it will make a huge difference. We paired it with rack of lamb, and it was a little to big, slightly overwhelming the meal. From the LCBO web site, check stock:
Malbec Blend
750 mL bottle | VINTAGES#: 622571$24.95 (0)Write a Review
This is the Argentine project of the world-renowned Michel Rolland. From its inaugural release in 2002, this blend of the classic French grapes (Malbec, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon) has gone from strength to strength. It’s a defining expression of high-altitude winemaking, with black and blue fruit, herbs, and violet floral tones. A charming, finessed, impressive addition to your special evening. Pair with grilled meats.
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Release Date:May 29, 2021750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:14.5%Made In:Mendoza, ArgentinaBy:Michel RollandSugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Full-bodied & SmoothVarietal:Malbec Blend
Dark in color with a nice dark cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine spot on matches the nose with dark cherries, some spicy notes and dark chocolate. On the medium length in finish the wine displays some strong peppery notes, firm lively acidity and some tannins, nice and dry. For it’s price this is not a bad wine at all, and a good varietal cab, no vegetal, green or herbal notes. I would give it an -88. From the LCBO web site, check stock:
750 mL bottle | LCBO#: 407494$14.954.5 (8)
Deep ruby in colour; upfront aromas of cassis, coffee and cedar with notes of mint and spice; dry, with medium body, balanced acidity and fine-textured, supple tannins; flavours of cassis and coffee, supported by cedar, and savoury notes of spice and mint; fruit flavours linger on a lengthy finish.
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750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:13.5%Made In:Central Valley, ChileBy:Soc. Vinicola Miguel Torres Ltda.Sugar Content:4 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Medium-bodied & Fruity
Dark in color with a nice black cherry nose. On the mid palate there’s some black cherry to match the nose along with some dark chocolate notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some bright vibrant acidity, some tannins and some mild herbal notes. The dryness and acidity linger nicely on the tongue especially without food. This is a bigger cab and will hold up no problem to steak or lamb. Not a bad cab, I would give it a -88 or so … From the LCBO web site, check stock:
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
750 mL bottle | VINTAGES#: 453647$23.955.0 (2)Write a Review
This easygoing Cabernet is made with fruit from Lake, Mendocino and Sonoma counties, and a dollop of Merlot is blended in to round out the mouthfeel and add extra depth before the wine is aged in French oak. Look for ripe blackberry and black cherry fruit with wisps of vanilla, and pair the wine with marinated flank steak and grilled bell peppers.
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Release Date:June 12, 2021750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:13.9%Made In:California, USABy:E. & J. Gallo WinerySugar Content:5 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Full-bodied & SmoothVarietal:Cabernet Sauvignon 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
Pale to slightly golden in color with a mild pear and apple nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some vibrant apple and pear notes to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice citrus notes, vanilla and some noticeable sugar. I would give this wine an 87-88, for the price it’s not a horrible wine, but I won’t be rushing out to grab more … This is more of a gently oaked chard. We paired it with grilled scallops and it was ok, but the sugar level was quite noticeable. From the winery’s web site: (I bought it at Loblaws).
2019 Barrel Aged Chardonnay
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Our Barrel Aged Chardonnay follows the guiding philosophy: oak should be to wine as seasoning is to food—enough to add interest and complexity but not so much that it overwhelms. This is the Strewn Chardonnay with the lightest amount of oak presence.
Wine Specs: Vintage2019VarietalChardonnayAppellationVQA Niagara PeninsulaBrix at Harvest 22.1°
Residual Sweetness8.8 g/L
Alcohol %12.5Wine
ProfileTasting Notes: Aromas of vanilla, peach, pear and toasty oak with a smooth, rich texture and a long, refreshing citrus finish.
Winemaker Notes: The winemaking team works with a combination of new, one and two-year old (or older) barrels from oak grown in France, the United States and Canada. Some of the wine is fermented then aged in barrels; a portion is fermented in stainless steel then transferred to barrel for aging. The diversity adds complexity, flavour notes and balance.
Food Pairing Notes: A lovely versatile wine, this lighter Chardonnay goes well with white meats (try with Chicken Fried Rice) and creamy dishes (a simple Mac ‘n Cheese).
