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Serious wines, serious value. KAIKEN ULTRA MALBEC 2012 Mendoza, Argentina 050849 (XD) 750 mL
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TASTING NOTE: Intense aromas of ripe berry, sandalwood and dark chocolate follow through to a full body, with super integrated tannins and a blueberry and light vanilla character. Ultra serious. Drink or hold. Score: 94 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, July 30, 2014)
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CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROCH CHIMÈRES 2012 (Domaine Lafage) AP Côtes du Roussillon Villages, France 119354 (D) 750 mL $18.95 2
TASTING NOTE: Made from 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Carignan, the 2012 Cotes du Roussillon Villages Chimeres is mind-blowing stuff that comes from 100- to 105-year-old vines and spent 8-12 months in a combination of 500-liter barrels and concrete vats. From primarily schist soils, it boasts knockout aromas of black currants, smoked earth, licorice and wild herbs that give way to a full-bodied, voluptuously textured effort that has a loaded mid-palate, no hard edges and serious length on the finish. Possessing a solid 4-5 years of prime drinking (if not more), it’s a brilliant value that readers need to snatch up. Score: 93 (Jeb Dunnuck, erobertparker.com, Feb. 2014)
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EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN AS TUSCANY’S DECADES-LONG REINVENTION CULMINATES IN MODERN WINES LOADED WITH ELEGANCE AND REFINEMENT. 2 VINTAGES
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Before crops start growing in early spring, the ground in Colli Senesi is desert-like.
A TUSCAN RENAISSANCE Some of history’s greatest stories have benefitted from a reboot. Tuscany, that most iconic of Italian wine regions, has gone back to the drawing board (or rather, the vineyard) in the last five decades to renew its focus on quality. Some classic expressions of the region’s hallmark Sangiovese variety, such as Brunello, have been synonymous with premium quality from the beginning; others, such as Chianti, have been revitalized by Tuscany’s modern wine renaissance. Meanwhile, the spirit of innovation in the region has also led to the exploration of international varieties, the creation of new wine styles and the discovery of new frontiers. VINTAGES 3
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SUPER HEROES In nature, evolution can take thousands of years; with the Super Tuscan wines, you can see it within a single generation. Sensing that established winemaking regulations were stifling creativity and quality, pioneering Tuscan wine producers decided to operate outside the DOC rules to create a new breed of premium wines using international grape varieties. These ‘Super
Tuscans,’ led by prototypes Sassicaia and Tignanello, emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s and were at first designated as Vino da Tavola – the most generic Italian wine classification. They were upgraded to IGT in 1992, with the Bolgheri appellation earning its own DOC in 1994. The most prestigious subappellation, DOC Bolgheri-Sassicaia, is expected to be elevated to DOCG status. While Sassicaia (made in Bolgheri primarily from Cabernet) was seen as an outlandish curiosity, Tignanello (made right in Chianti itself from primarily Sangiovese with Cabernet in support) and its immense popularity sparked a renewed interest in wine quality and innovation in the heart of Chianti.
A HALF CENTURY SINCE THEY BURST ONTO THE SCENE, SUPER TUSCANS ARE STILL BREAKING NEW GROUND.
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Barriques of Solaia at Antinori. BOTTOM LEFT: A sunlit allée leads to Antinori’s Tenuta Guado al Tasso in Bolgheri. BOTTOM RIGHT: Sassicaia proprietor Marchese Nicoló Incisa della Rocchetta.
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FATTORIA CARPINETA FONTALPINO DO UT DES 2011
ROCCA DELLE MACÌE MOONLITE 2013
BANFI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2009
TERRE NERE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2009
IGT Toscana
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TASTING NOTE: A cosmopolitan blend of 35% Chardonnay, 30% Vermentino, 20% Pinot Grigio and 15% Trebbiano. Lively aromas of fresh lime introduce a crisp, clean, balanced wine with great refreshing acidity. This will be super-versatile with food. (V INTAGES panel, July 2014)
TASTING NOTE: ... a well made and straightforward expression of Sangiovese that delivers the goods in an utterly clear and confident manner ... The appearance is dark and rich, followed by balanced tones of dried cherry, raspberry, coffee grinds, leather and mild tobacco. The oak regime sees two years of 50% botte grande and 50% French barrique. Drink: 2016-2021. Score: 91 (Monica Larner, erobertparker.com, Feb. 2014)
IGT Toscana TASTING NOTE: Offers an intense aroma of freshly ground coffee, followed by black cherry, plum and tobacco flavors. Firmly tannic, with vivid acidity, this persists with a lingering aftertaste of coffee, sweet spices and dark fruit. A brooding powerhouse, so be patient. Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2016 through 2026. 1,500 cases made. Score: 93 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Oct. 15, 2014)
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TASTING NOTE: Bright red with a broad garnet rim. Suave with faded flowers and underbrush joining liquorice and red cherry. Fleshy, ripe and full with big, rich spicy-toned fruit flavours and impressive spicy aromas to finish. Score: 92 (Panel, decanter.com, May 2014) Full-bodied & Firm 208462 (XD) $42.95
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A winemaker takes a break during the harvest in Chianti.
ROOTED IN SCIENCE, THE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2000 PROJECT REVOLUTIONIZED THE APPELLATION’S WINES. SIMPLE TO SUPERB Tuscany’s modern wine renaissance is not just about the Super Tuscans. Indeed, it reaches to the very root of its most famous appellation, Chianti, and most famous grape, Sangiovese. Recognizing that their namesake had become known globally as a simple table wine, in 1987 the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico set its sights on ramping up quality. The aim was to modernize grape growing in the vineyards of 6 VINTAGES
Chianti Classico by way of a comprehensive scientific study and thereby create premium wines of character. To achieve this, the consortium’s scientific branch teamed up with the agricultural faculties of the University of Florence and the University of Pisa and focused on six aspects – classic grape varieties, rootstocks, planting density, vine training, soil management and clonal selection – for improvement. Sixteen experimental vineyards were planted and, over the next 16 years, monitored and evaluated. The results of the study led to a dramatic climb in quality and revolutionized the wines of Chianti Classico, elevating them to their earned position among Italy’s finest wines.
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PANZANO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2008
GRANAIO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2011
DOCG (Castelli dei Grevepesa)
DOCG (Fattorie Melini)
TASTING NOTE: Made entirely with Sangiovese and aged in large Slavonian oak casks, this is a delicious and traditionally crafted Chianti Classico, showing a classic varietal fragrance of violet, berry and tobacco. The vibrant palate delivers a tight core of wild cherry layered with black pepper and cinnamon accents. Refined and perfectly balanced. Editors’ Choice. Score: 92 (Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 2013)
TASTING NOTE: The Melini family has been making wine since 1705 – eleven years before the Chianti wine region was even delimited. Here’s an ultra-smooth, fruit-driven and fresh Chianti Classico. The long, bold finish serves up chewy tannin. (VINTAGES panel, June 2014)
ROCCA DI CASTAGNOLI POGGIO A’FRATI RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2010 DOCG
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TASTING NOTE: Sage, rosemary, incense, black cherries and tobacco burst from the glass in the 2010 Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio a’Frati. Here it is the wine’s energy and vibrancy that stand out most. The 2010 finishes with a real sense of density and pure power that rounds things out. My impression is that the 2010 will be even better in another few years, although it is pretty special, even today. Drinking window: 2015-2030. Score: 93 (Antonio Galloni, vinousmedia.com, Sept. 2014) F l-bodied & Smooth 023358 (XD)
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These vintage wooden fermenting tanks reflect the long history of Tuscan winemaking.
RESERVED FOR A HANDFUL OF THE BEST WINES, GRAN SELEZIONE IS CHIANTI CLASSICO’S NEW GOLD STANDARD. IL GRIGIO DA SAN FELICE GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2010 DOCG (San Felice)
RAISING THE BAR Many of the world’s most prestigious top-tier wines – Grand Cru Burgundy, First Growth Bordeaux and now Chianti Classico Gran Selezione – combine hallowed terroir with the highest standards. Approved in 2013 to recognize the pinnacle of quality in the region, the Gran Selezione label applies to the top 10% of the wines of Chianti Classico. To qualify, wines must be made exclusively from grapes grown in the winery’s own vineyards, are subject to the region’s most stringent yields, and must mature for at minimum 30 months before release.
TASTING NOTE: This gorgeous, structured wine, made from 80% Sangiovese and 20% other native grapes, is all about depth and complexity. Ripe black cherry, blue flower, tilled soil, mineral, black spice and leather all jump out of the glass. The succulent fruit is impeccably balanced by fresh acidity and solid yet refined tannins. Editors’ Choice. Drink now-2025. Score: 94 (Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, June 2014) Full-bodied & Firm 403477 (XD) $46.95
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NIPOZZANO VECCHIE VITI RISERVA CHIANTI RÚFINA 2011
TENUTA DI TRECCIANO CHIANTI COLLI SENESI 2013
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Bruce Sanderson awarded this wine 92 points. (winespectator.com, Oct. 31, 2014) TASTING NOTE: A new wine from the estate of Nipozzano with pretty blueberry and light vanilla character. Full-bodied, chewy and rich with a long, lightly austere finish. Wonderful depth of fruit ... Needs a year or two more of bottle age to soften ... Score: 93 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Oct. 20, 2014)
TASTING NOTE: The Chianti wine region stretches from Florence to Siena, and as the name suggests, Chianti Colli Senesi is a Sienese subzone. This wine is packed with youthful cherry fruit and taut, firm tannins. There’s impressive complexity here for the modest price. (VINTAGES panel, June 2014) Medium-bodied & Fruity 086314 (XD) $15.95
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TASTING NOTE: The Chianti Rufina zone is named for the town of Rufina on the Sieve River in the northeastern corner of the Chianti region. This wine delivers ripe red fruit and gentle spice riding on smooth tannins. (VINTAGES panel, June 2014)
TASTING NOTE: The hallmark Sangiovese notions of dark cherry fruit and violet here are backed by nicely handled oak in this smooth, balanced, approachable wine. This is great value for Chianti Riserva of this calibre. (VINTAGES panel, June 2014)
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EXPLORING NEW POSSIBILITIES IN MAREMMA, TUSCANY’S MODERN WINE FRONTIER. TOP LEFT AND BOTTOM: These vineyards in Maremma are carefully carved out of select plots of land.
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SASSOREGALE SANGIOVESE 2012 DOC Maremma Toscana
DOC Maremma Toscana (Rocca di Frassinello) The 2014 Gambero Rosso awarded this wine a rating of B B M denoting a wine that is considered very good to excellent in its category. TASTING NOTE: The 2011 Le Sughere di Frassinello is immediately more balanced. There’s beauty here with full density and thick texture. A rich wall of blackberry and spice is backed by bitter chocolate and tobacco. Anticipated maturity: 20142019. Score: 90 (Monica Larner, erobertparker.com, Aug. 2013) Full-bodied & Firm 025700 (XD)
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TASTING NOTE: Tenuta Sassoregale lies on the eastern edge of the Ombrone River plain in Maremma. This is an earthy, robust Sangiovese brimming with dark cherry fruit, a seam of brilliant acidity and suggestions of black tea. Solid, chunky tannins provide good heft here. (VINTAGES panel, Oct. 2014) Full-bodied & Smooth 251785 (XD)
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Tuscany has produced wine for centuries, it’s still full of surprises. Vintners continue to seek out new and exciting potential vineyard sites – and much of the action revolves around Maremma. Constituting the southern half of Tuscany’s west coast, Maremma is Tuscany’s newest wine frontier. Its northern reaches include the now-famous Bolgheri appellation that birthed the Super Tuscans and, inspired in part by the resounding success those wines represent, wine growers are planting an increasing number of new vineyards in Maremma. Hey, if The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, and David Bowie can reinvent themselves and explore new ground, why shouldn't Tuscany?
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Therapy Vineyards sits on the Naramata Bench in Penticton, looking west over Lake Okanagan. BOTTOM: At Mission Hill Family Estate, which also features the acclaimed Terrace Restaurant, visitors enjoy the winery’s bounty lakeside.
The Varied Valley With its many climates and soils, BC’s vast Okanagan Valley offers a wealth of winemaking possibility.
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GRAY MONK PINOT GRIS 2013
MISSION HILL RESERVE SHIRAZ 2012
THERAPY PINOT NOIR 2011
TINHORN CREEK GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2013
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This wine was awarded the Category Champion designation at the 2014 World Wine Awards of Canada.
TASTING NOTE: Deep purple in the glass, this wine offers an expressive nose of campfire smoke, white pepper, blackberry and black plum. Ample dark fruit and peppery spice fill out the palate, with chewy tannins giving good texture to the finish. This is a great expression of Shiraz that you can enjoy tonight or tuck away for a year or two. (V INTAGES panel, Jan. 2015)
TASTING NOTE: Pale straw colour; fragrant lychee and rose petal nose; elegant, perfumed, lychee and ginger flavour, beautifully balanced, clean and fresh and lingering. Simply delicious. Score: 91 (Tony Aspler, tonyaspler.com, A Wine Lover’s Diary, June 18, 2014)
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Winemaker Steven Latchford was born in Prince Edward County, Ont., in 1982. After graduating from the Niagara College Teaching Winery in 2004, he worked alongside Thomas Bachelder on the first vintage of Le Clos Jordanne organic wines. Latchford has been with Therapy since 2009. His Pinot Noir is known for its softness, complexity and ample red fruit and for showing the elegance that is coming to define Naramata Pinot Noir.
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TASTING NOTE: Quite aromatic with ripe honeydew, grapefruit zest and pear. The palate is off-dry, balanced with crisp acidity and has lots of tree fruits along with ruby grapefruit and a long finish. Score: 89 (Rhys Pender, MW, winealign.com, Aug. 6, 2014) Off-dry & Fruity 118638 (M) $19.95
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The Okanagan Valley stretches approximately 160 km from the relative cool of the Kelowna district in the north to the desert-like conditions of Osoyoos in the south. Between these points, a range of mesoclimates permits the cultivation of more than 60 varieties, from light, fresh whites to powerful, fullbodied reds. Among a number of potential sub-regions that have been identified, one, the aptly named Golden Mile Bench, has been officially elevated to Okanagan Valley Kamloops DVA status (see below) – a landmark acknowledgement of the maturation and growth of BC winemaking.
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The soils here comprise sandy loam, clay and limestone. This relatively cool growing region favours grapes such as Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Chardonnay. There are Riesling vines here that date back to the late 1970s, and Kelowna is home to British Columbia’s oldest winery, Calona, established in 1932.
Okanagan Falls is home to many of BC’s most notable sparkling wines. The unique climate, the elevation and a bewildering array of soil types permit cool-climateloving Alsatian varietals such as Gewurztraminer and Riesling to thrive in one vineyard, while other vineyards produce successful Pinot, Chardonnay or Cabernet. This strikingly beautiful part of the Okanagan is further enhanced by the many terraced vineyards.
REGIONAL RECOS: Gray Monk Pinot Gris 2013 or Mission Hill Reserve Shiraz 2012 (see page 13).
2. Naramata Defined by rolling hills and sloping vineyards, Naramata benefits from the proximity of Lake Okanagan, which mitigates freezing winter temperatures and spring frosts while allowing for a long ripening period in the fall. Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot flourish here. The Pinot Noir grown here is notably elegant in style. REGIONAL RECO: Therapy Pinot Noir 2011 (see page 13).
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REGIONAL RECO: Look for See Ya Later Ranch Chardonnay 2012 in stores (126912; released Jan. 10, 2015).
4. The Golden Mile Bench This area originally known for its gold mines is now renowned for its wines. Soils are rocky and predominantly gravel and clay, with vines planted on the alluvial fans created by four creeks that flow down the mountains from the west side of the valley. This unique situation is in part why the wines are so distinct, and why this area
was designated as the first Okanagan Valley DVA (sub-Designated Viticultural Area) in October 2014. Many varieties do well here, but particularly Merlot, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer. REGIONAL RECO: Tinhorn Creek Gewürztraminer 2013 (see page 13).
5. Black Sage/Osoyoos On the eastern side of the valley, the Black Sage region gets less sunlight than the Golden Mile. Osoyoos is home to the southernmost vineyards in the Okanagan, with temperatures approximately 3° to 5°C higher than those in Naramata to the north. Vines are planted in deep, quick-draining sand deposited by a glacial lake, and irrigation is necessary. The area is defined by powerful, fruity red wines, particularly Bordeaux varietals and Syrah. REGIONAL RECOS: Burrowing Owl Athene 2011 or Nk’Mip QwAM QwMT Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 (see page 15).
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TOP: Friends gather for a wine tasting at Mission Hill Family Estate. CENTRE: Therapy features six guestrooms that offer sweeping vistas of the vineyards and lake, and stunning sunset views. BOTTOM: Tinhorn Creek’s 150 acres are split between two vineyards – one on the east-facing Golden Mile Bench, the other on the southwest-facing Black Sage Bench.
BURROWING OWL ATHENE 2011 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
NK’MIP QWAM QWMT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
TASTING NOTE: The Athene blends equal parts of cabernet sauvignon and syrah, a harmony that has excelled in Australia and Chile. The nose shows stirring perfume of violets, currants and fine barrel spice. The palate is weighty with powerful oak supporting potent and polished black fruit, notes of cedar and cracked pepper and brisk acidity that keeps it on the elegant side of full-bodied. Firmly structured, spicy warm alcohol and can age for a few. Score: 89 (D.J. Kearney, winealign.com, Aug. 8, 2014) Full-bodied & Firm 371336 (XD)
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TASTING NOTE: Notes of blackcurrant, roasted coffee beans and savoury herbs entice the nose. The palate is all about dark fruit accented by toasty oak, all wrapped in a rich texture. Ripe tannins provide ample structure, and the finish shows good length. (VINTAGES panel, Jan. 2015) Full-bodied & Smooth 303719 (XD)
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A vineyard in the Golan Heights, a volcanic plateau that rises 1,200 metres above sea level. OPPOSITE, TOP: A winemaker sets up for a tasting near Nes Harim, west of Jerusalem. BOTTOM: A vineyard at the Galil Mountain Winery in the Upper Galilee mountain range. Grapes have been cultivated here for 2,000 years.
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MODERN LOVE Israel’s contemporary wines make delicious dining partners for any occasion, from Passover feasts to next Saturday’s supper. With their increased sophistication, depth and character, these easy-to-love expressions of this ancient land are delighting wine lovers the world over.
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Arie Nesher of Tabor Winery is one of Israel’s most respected winemakers. BELOW: A barrel cellar at Galil Mountain Winery.
[Israel is] a country with storied ancient oenological history but only a recent revival. – BEPPI CROSARIOL, THE GLOBE AND MAIL, MARCH 4, 2014
History in the Making Though winemaking has existed here since biblical times, as recently as the 1980s there were only a handful of wineries producing primarily sacramental wines. From the early 1990s, Israeli winemaking has undergone a remarkable transformation as an increased focus on quality wines for everyday use has revolutionized the wines produced here. HERMON MOUNT HERMON WHITE KP 2013 Galilee (Golan Heights Winery) Floral, melon, apple, citrus and tropical fruit. Aromatic & Flavourful 611327 (XD) $20.95
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Wines You Know and Love Israel’s astounding number of mesoclimates permit both warm- and cool-climate varieties to thrive here, and impressive Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz, Pinot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are being fashioned, with the promise of even better things to come. TABOR GALIL CABERNET SAUVIGNON KP 2013 Galilee Classic cassis, dark fruit, plum and raspberry. Full-bodied & Smooth 283838 (XD) $20.95
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Diversity is the Key
Food, Glorious Food
Israel has a Mediterranean climate with wet winters and hot, humid summers. Long, narrow and small, Israel is nevertheless favoured with a remarkable variety of soil types including volcanic sites in the north, sandy and terra rossa earth on the coast and stony hills of limestone and chalk. Such diversity allows for wines of great expression and character.
While the wines featured here are kosher for Passover, Israel’s focus on top-quality food-friendly wines emphasizing freshness, vibrancy and depth of flavour makes them delicious options for any meal.
GALIL MOUNTAIN PINOT NOIR KP 2012 Upper Galilee Floral, red and black cherry, mineral and spice. Full-bodied & Smooth 121228 (XD) $22.95
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SEGAL’S MERLOT/ CABERNET FRANC/ CABERNET SAUVIGNON KPM 2011 Galilee Heights Bright, with black cherry, plum, tobacco and spice.
An Ancient Land with Modern Flair Though Israel is often, understandably, thought of as Old World, the wines they produce are modern in style and more akin to those produced in the New World than in Europe, and have much in common with wines from Australia or California. TABOR ADAMA MERLOT KP 2010 Galilee Black cherry, blueberry, coffee, anise and caramel.
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TO ST. PATRICK! This March 17, raise a glass of fine IRISH WHISKEY . FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGE 23.
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KNAPPOGUE CASTLE 12-YEAR-OLD SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEY Aged in Bourbon casks for 12 years, this lovely, mellow single-malt whiskey offers complex suggestions of nougat, citrus, flan and vanilla spice.
Medium & Sweet 223776 750 mL $62.95 92 points (Margaret Swaine, winealign.com)
GLENDALOUGH PREMIUM IRISH POITÍN Poitín, sometimes called Irish moonshine, is a traditional Irish spirit distilled in a small pot still. This extraordinarily smooth version is ideal for mixing yet quite sippable, too.
Bold & Spicy 405928 700 mL $46.95 Due to unforeseen circumstances, this product will not be available.
TEELING SMALL BATCH IRISH WHISKEY Unchillfiltered, Rum Casks Finish This unchillfiltered, independent bottling of the Teeling Whiskey Company is finished in rum barrels to lend richness to the flavour and roundness to the mouthfeel.
Bold & Sweet 375139 700 mL $54.95 91 points (Margaret Swaine, winealign.com)
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LOCAL
FIND An insider’s guide to great Ontario wines.
Astrid Brummer, Ontario Wine Buyer
Sketch Comedy Who doesn’t love a room full of wide eyes and smiles? The brilliance of this wine from awardwinning winemaker Paul Pender of Tawse is that it finds the edgy medium between sweet and dry – just like a good dramatic comedy. There’s a dab of residual sugar to tantalize the taste buds and a rush of crisp acidity to cleanse the palate after. Open this bottle among friends for sipping, with apps, or with mains, and everybody’s happy.
TAWSE SKETCHES OF NIAGARA RIESLING 2013 VQA Niagara Peninsula 089029 (M) 750 mL $17.95 2 Off-dry & Fruity For complete tasting note, see page 25.
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product notes DRINKABILITY INDEX This index is intended as a guideline and reflects the collective view of our purchasing panel.
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DRINK NOW: Enjoy and drink. There is no benefit to cellaring. DRINK OR HOLD: Can be enjoyed now, but may be matured further by cellaring, depending on individual preference. HOLD: Ideal for further cellaring. This wine may well be enjoyed now by some but we feel that it will develop favourably under ideal cellaring conditions.
PERCEIVED SUGAR CONTENT Perceived dryness/sweetness by tasting evaluation. VINTAGES scale ranges from Extra Dry to Sweet: XD, D, M, MS, S. Please discuss specifics with our Product Consultants. WINE STYLES Every wine in this section includes a style, above the product number (e.g, Full-bodied & Smooth, Aromatic & Flavourful). These simplified flavour profiles are designed to help customers quickly and easily choose products. For detailed descriptions of each style, and more information, visit lcbo.com/winestyles. ORGANIC PRODUCTS Wines designated as organic 4 contain 30 mg/L or less of free sulphur for dry wines (99 g/L sugar).
IRISH WHISKEY KNAPPOGUE CASTLE 12-YEAR-OLD SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEY Aged in Bourbon Oak Casks TASTING NOTE: Castle Brands is one of the few small public companies in the global beverage alcohol industry. Triple distilled and aged in ex-bourbon casks, this is pale straw in hue with a gently whiskey barrel, bourbon nose with malty spice notes. Polished and focussed on the palate with flavours of nougat, citrus and flan, this is a flavourful whiskey with plenty of pleasing tastes in a medium body. It finishes smooth with a hint of vanilla spice and bourbon. Score: 92 (Margaret Swaine, winealign.com, Oct. 14, 2014) Medium & Sweet 223776
750 mL $62.95
Featured in To St. Patrick! TEELING SMALL BATCH IRISH WHISKEY Unchillfiltered, Rum Casks Finish TASTING NOTE: Jack Teeling comes from a family seeped in the history and making of Irish whiskey. This independent bottling of the Teeling Whiskey Company is non-chill filtered and finished in ex-Flor de Cana rum barrels to give an extra sweet, smooth flavour. Pale amber, it has a gentle, sweet entry on the palate with vanilla, spice and sweet notes of rum. It finishes firm with an undertone of spice and wood. Very approachable and friendly, it will appeal to both whisky neophytes and aficionados. Score: 91 (Margaret Swaine, winealign.com, Oct. 14, 2014) Bold & Sweet 375139
700 mL $54.95
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EAU-DE-VIE
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LE PÈRE JULES POMMEAU DE NORMANDIE Aged at least 5 years, AC, France
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TASTING NOTE: For nearly a century, Le Père Jules has crafted cider and Calvados in the Normandy region of France. This unique product adds freshly pressed apple cider then ages the resulting spirit for five years. Deep amber in the glass, it offers aromas and flavours of fresh apple, cider and subtle spice with a moderate sweetness on the palate. A delicious aperitif sipper. (VINTAGES panel, June 2014) 402131
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SPIRITS CONT’D
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EL MAESTRO SIERRA 15-YEAR-OLD OLOROSO SHERRY DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
ALFRED SCHLADERER HIMBEERGEIST BLACK FOREST RASPBERRY EAU-DE-VIE Germany TASTING NOTE: Appearance: Clear bright, on swirling it leaves a thick clear coat on the inside of the glass and shows some extremely long legs. The blending of the alcohol and the essence of raspberry is difficult at best and in this case faultless ... no, none, not any, off notes or traces of chemical enhancement. Taste: Fabulous. Drinks: Don’t. Drink it straight and pay attention. Too good to miss. Final Thoughts: Sublime, wonderful, and fabulous. Excellent value. Score: 10 out of 10 (Chris Carlsson, spiritsreview.com) 058974
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PORT BURMESTER LATE BOTTLED VINTAGE PORT 2009 DOP TASTING NOTE: Burmester has enjoyed a long association with Port that dates back to 1750 when, as Burmester & Nash, the family was involved in the shipping of Port to England and across Europe. Their 2009 has a lifted and enticingly floral note accompanying aromas of spicy black fruit and vanilla. The palate offers a core of beautifully sweet fruit and more vanilla. A pretty wine, and a perfect way to close off a fun evening. (VINTAGES panel, July 2014)
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EUROPEAN FORTIFIED SIVIPA MOSCATEL DE SETÚBAL 2012 DOC, Setubal, Portugal TASTING NOTE: This great sweet wine from south of Lisbon offers aromas of orange pekoe tea and orange blossoms with honey, marmalade and dried apricots. The palate is balanced and lively, with replays of tea and oranges. This will be brilliant with sweet desserts or crème brûlée, or simply moments of nostalgic reflection. (VINTAGES panel, July 2014) Sweet 246652
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Sweet 400697
TASTING NOTE: At [approximately] one dollar for each year of aging, this wine’s price is nearly absurd. What you’ve stolen is viscous and generous, with the precise balance of acidity to rein in the sweetness and frame the voluptuous maturity. It’s a decadent pleasure, trailing nuts, earthy savor and dried fruit in its wake. Score: 92 (wineandspiritsmagazine.com, Oct. 2013)
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TASTING NOTE: Rich, featuring an undertow of smoke and roasted nut mixing with flavors of black currant, lemon meringue pie and ground ginger, with a hint of honeycomb. Refined in texture and framed by well-knit acidity, with a lasting, mineraltinged finish. Drink now through 2020. Score: 92 (Alison Napjus, winespectator.com, Dec. 31, 2012) Rich & Complex 664672 (D)
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SPARKLING WINE MARIE-PIERRE MANCIAT BRUT CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE Méthode Traditionnelle, AP, Burgundy, France TASTING NOTE: The dry, sparkling non-vintage Cremant de Bourgogne (100% Chardonnay) offers up notes of orange blossoms, tangerine oil and lemon rind. Fresh, lively, medium-bodied, penetrating and long, this is a sensational value in sparkling Chardonnay. Score: 91 (Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Dec. 2012) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 402362 (D) 750 mL $24.95
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BISOL DESIDERIO JEIO COLMEI EXTRA DRY VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG, Veneto, Italy TASTING NOTE: Bisol is a leading name in Prosecco and a producer of sophisticated topquality examples of this lively bubbly. The Jeio Colmei offers aromas of apple, pear, hay and mineral, with a round, rich palate with touches of white melon and honey. This will make a very pleasing aperitif or would be ideal with brunch fare. (VINTAGES panel, July 2014) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 030601 (D) 750 mL $16.95
FIELDING UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 2013 VQA Niagara Peninsula TASTING NOTE: Pure, fresh aromas of crisp apple, citrus and melon. It’s refreshing on the palate with clean, bright fruits. Simple and delicious. Score: 88 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, Aug. 5, 2014) Light & Crisp 164491 (XD)
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MALIVOIRE PINOT GRIS 2013 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
CALAMUS RESERVE RIESLING 2012 VQA Niagara Peninsula
TASTING NOTE: Subtle white peach, apricot and floral aromas really burst into life on the palate, where a smidge of residual sugar softens the crisp acidity and adds a layer of texture. Slightly closer in style to Alsatian Pinot Gris than to Italian Pinot Grigio, this should appeal to fans of both. (VINTAGES panel, Jan. 2015)
TASTING NOTE: This characterful Riesling serves up expressive aromas of lime zest, crushed rocks and mineral oil. There’s a slight spritz on the palate, which brims with apple, pear and fresh lime. Excellent value. This could easily cellar 3+ years, but there’s no need to wait – it’s drinking beautifully now. (VINTAGES panel, Jan. 2015) Off-dry & Fruity 180877 (M)
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FEATHERSTONE FOUR FEATHERS 2012 VQA Niagara Peninsula TASTING NOTE: A blend of four grapes – 56% Riesling, 22% Sauvignon Blanc, 13% Gewürztraminer, 9% Chardonnay – this offers aromas of minerality, tropical fruit and citrus. It bathes the palate with balanced and beautiful lemon-lime, white peach and notions of tangy passion fruit. This is mid weight with lots of charm and a crisp, clean and refreshing finish. This is a wonderful, warmweather sipper at very good value. Score: HHHH (Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, May 23, 2013) Aromatic & Flavourful 341586 (M) 750 mL $14.95
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TAWSE SKETCHES OF NIAGARA RIESLING 2013 VQA Niagara Peninsula TASTING NOTE: The stand-out characteristic of this riesling is the vibrant, juicy acidity. It’s there on the assertive attack and it persists through the palate, keeping the wine refreshing and clean from start to finish. After the initial attack, the acidity is joined by well-defined and quite concentrated fruit that reveals layers of flavours. It’s a very attractive riesling at a good price. Score: HHHHJ (Rod Phillips, winealign.com, Aug. 2014) Off-dry & Fruity 089029 (M)
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CANADA – RED WINE
THE GOOD EARTH CABERNET FRANC 2012 VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula
ONTARIO
TASTING NOTE: This attractive, focused take on Cab Franc offers grilled red pepper, smoked paprika and red plum. In the mouth it’s satiny and fresh, with red fruit, crunchy red pepper and brilliant food-friendly acidity. Try it with herbed stews featuring meats and mushrooms. (VINTAGES panel, Jan. 2015)
13TH STREET GAMAY NOIR 2012 VQA Niagara Peninsula TASTING NOTE: Spice and rich fruit head straight to Gamay welkin derived direct from the soil’s core, of Sandstone, Schwenker and the winery’s home vineyard at Fourth Avenue. Swirl away the gathered must and moss to reveal more Cru fruit than you can shake a stirring rod at. Such verve, said grit, such persistence ... Score: 90 (Michael Godel, winealign.com, Nov. 16, 2014) Light-bodied & Fruity 177824 (XD) 750 mL $19.95
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KEINT-HE VOYAGEUR PINOT NOIR 2012 VQA Niagara Peninsula
LA CREMA CHARDONNAY 2013 Sonoma Coast
TASTING NOTE: A lovely, silky medium-bodied red wine with attractive aromas of fleshy berry and dark cherry with some spice on the finish. Nice aperitif or companion to seafood or roast turkey. Score: 90 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, April 26, 2014)
People who are new to wine often ask questions along the lines of, “What is a good wine, there are so many?” One very simple piece of advice for narrowing your focus is to become familiar with what regions produce excellent examples of particular wines, such as California’s Sonoma Coast for Chardonnay. Crafted under the watchful eye of Elizabeth Grant-Douglas, La Crema’s director of winemaking (and a Canadian to boot), this wine has all the classic Sonoma hallmarks of citrus and ripe orchard fruit along with toasty oak and refreshing acidity. It’s a delicious place to start your exploration.
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ROSEWOOD SELECT SERIES MERLOT 2012 VQA Niagara Escarpment TASTING NOTE: Merlot is going to become a rarity at Rosewood pretty soon; sadly their vines did not survive the brutal winter of 2013/2014 – and a wine like this makes it even sadder to say goodbye. This wine combines the juiciness of California with the acidity and brawn of Ontario. Nose has complexity of aromas like blueberry, raspberry, cherry and touches of subtle spice. Palate is juicy with a raspberry, plum mid, a touch of chocolate (which comes off more milk than dark), plus a linger on the finish that brings cherry and blueberry back for an encore presentation. A really appealing wine worthy of a BBQ or two, or maybe just a memorial sip in remembrance of fallen vines. Score: HHHH+ (Michael Pinkus, grapeguyvintages.blogspot.com, undated) Medium-bodied & Fruity 211896 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 26 VINTAGES SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2015
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MIGRATION CHARDONNAY 2012 Russian River Valley, Sonoma County (Duckhorn Wine Company) For VINTAGES customers, Duckhorn has long been a touchstone for quality. Duckhorn has been producing this cool-climate Chardonnay since 2008, building upon the success of their exceptional Russian River Pinot Noir. Dry farmed and sourced from vines in excess of 40 years of age, this will be a balanced wine that will deliver notes of tropical and citrus fruit, with typical Russian River vibrancy. Full-bodied & Rich 396309 (XD)
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RODNEY STRONG CHARDONNAY 2012 Sonoma County
WILLIAM HILL CHARDONNAY 2012 Napa Valley
TASTING NOTE: This wine exhibits all the positive attributes of barrel fermentation – a fullness of aroma, creamy texture and layers of complexity not often found at this price point. While there’s a taste of richness the wine actually drinks lean, an exploration of Gravenstein apple and pear between swipes of lemon curd on toast. Score: 89 (Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 2014)
TASTING NOTE: The winemaker blended multiple vineyards into the wine, from cool places in Carneros to warmer northern areas, and the result is impeccable. You’ll find crisp acidity and minerality, along with a range of fruits, from green apples and peaches to pears and tropical fruits. Barrel fermentation and lees aging add rich notes of smoky butter and sour cream to this complex Chardonnay. Editors’ Choice. Score: 91 (Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast, April 2014)
Full-bodied & Rich 226936 (XD)
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OREGON STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS AVETA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2013 Napa Valley Named for a Celtic goddess associated with fertility and birth that is often portrayed carrying a basket of fruit, the 2013 marks the first vintage of the Aveta Sauvignon Blanc. You can be certain that this Sauvignon Blanc, produced by one of California’s oldest wine estates, will more than live up to its pedigree and deliver the elegance and finesse that are hallmarks of the wines of Stag’s Leap. Aromatic & Flavourful 243162 (XD) 750 mL $29.95
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DUCK POND CELLARS PINOT GRIS 2013 Willamette Valley (Fries Family Cellars) TASTING NOTE: This longtime Dundee Hills winery excels at crafting delicious wines. This Pinot Gris offers aromas of Asian pear, white peach and minerality, followed by flavors of pear, Golden Delicious apple and an alluring dusty quality, all backed with just a kiss of sweetness. (Andy Perdue & Eric Degerman, Wine Press Northwest, May 27, 2014) Aromatic & Flavourful 333286 (XD) 750 mL $19.95
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USA – RED WINE THE PARING WHITE 2011 California (101 Wine Company)
CALIFORNIA
TASTING NOTE: Presented as a baby La Flor (which is Jonata’s Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon bottling), the 2011 The White is a borderline outstanding blend of mostly Sauvignon Blanc, yet also incorporates Semillon and Viognier. As with the Chardonnay, it’s aged in one-third each new French oak, neutral oak and stainless steel. Offering up plenty of exotic green fruit, lychee, lemongrass and tropical notes, this medium-bodied, fresh and lively effort has great acidity, good texture and a clean, classy finish that has you coming back for another sip. It’s a perfect meal starter and should drink nicely for 3-4 years. Drink now. Score: 90 (Jeb Dunnuck, erobertparker.com, Aug. 2013)
BERINGER MERLOT 2011 Napa Valley
Aromatic & Flavourful 221192 (XD) 750 mL $26.95
Full-bodied & Smooth 919647 (D) 750 mL $39.95
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TASTING NOTE: Toasty oak with tasty dark chocolate and black plum aromas and flavours in this iconic Californian red wine. Fairly smooth though decanting for 2 hours will help. A towering Merlot of great depth and structure from one of Napa’s flagship producers. Soul soothing and heart quickening. Finishes with black plum and dark spice. Concentrated, deep and satisfying. Pair with roast beef. Pair with: beef stew, prime rib, lamb cutlets, coq au vin, pot roast. Drink: 2014-2020. Score: 92 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Dec. 2014)
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USA – RED WINE CONT’D
HIGHFLYER CENTERLINE 2009 Napa Valley (Somerston Wine Co.)
CALIFORNIA BONTERRA PINOT NOIR 2013 Mendocino County Growing quality Pinot Noir in any capacity is quite a feat; growing it organically, as Bonterra and many Burgundian producers do, takes skill and conscientiousness indeed – which is why it’s amazing that this wine has such a friendly price tag. Look for strawberry, raspberry and cola notes with a touch of vanilla spice from nine months in barrel. Medium-bodied & Fruity 317685 (XD) 750 mL $19.95
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DECOY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 Sonoma County TASTING NOTE: This robust Californian cabernet is almost chiseled in structure. Loaded with dark fruit aromas and flavours, it delivers. Generous character with great fruit, structure, complexity and balance. Now let’s try it with duck confit, shall we? Pair with: slow-roasted beef, grilled chicken, pot roast with wild mushrooms, hard cheese. Drink: 2014-2019. Score: 92 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Dec. 2014) Full-bodied & Smooth 186171 (D) 750 mL $34.95
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GHOST PINES WINEMAKER’S BLEND MERLOT 2012 Napa & Sonoma Counties (Louis M. Martini Winery) Winemaker Michael Eddy uses a multi-appellation approach that seeks out and blends the best grapes from exceptional sites throughout California to deliver the purity of varietal character he is searching for. The result is wines of great intensity and expression that offer an unforgettable experience. Medium-bodied & Fruity 135384 (XD) 750 mL $19.95
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TASTING NOTE: This blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Grenache is perhaps unprecedented in California, but it’s a very good wine, and the price makes it a relative bargain. It’s dry, with significant tannins and crisp acidity framing rich, complex cherry, red currant, mocha and buttered cinnamon toast flavors. Versatile across a huge range of foods, a great house wine. Editors’ Choice. Score: 89 (Steve Heimoff, erobertparker.com, Sept. 2013) Full-bodied & Smooth 396002 (D) 750 mL $29.95
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HOWLING MOON OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 2011 Lodi Ready-to-drink, no matter what phase the moon might be in, this Zin is perennially impressively structured and textured. Typically juicy and fullbodied with a core of sweet black fruit framed by touches of mocha, smoke and brambly spices, this is a fine choice for grilled and smoky meats. Full-bodied & Smooth 057356 (D) 750 mL $19.95
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KENDALL-JACKSON VINTNER’S RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 Sonoma County This popular Sonoma Cabernet is well suited to hearty winter meals – think roasts, stews or spiced meats. Look for aromas and flavours of black fruit, menthol, cedar and chocolate wrapped in soft and approachable tannins. This 2012 vintage earned 89 points from Robert Parker. Full-bodied & Smooth 706077 (D) 375 mL $12.95 331603 (D) 750 mL $22.95
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NAPA CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 Napa Valley
STERLING PINOT NOIR 2012 Napa Valley
TASTING NOTE: This bottle delivers what you expect from a Napa cabernet: rich fruit, full body, and pretty high alcohol (14.4%). It also delivers a lot of complexity, good structure, and a very effective fruit-acid balance so that the fruit won’t overwhelm what you’re eating. I’m reminded of a South African winemaker saying that some wines (not his, of course!) jump out of the bottle and strangle any food in the vicinity. This cabernet most definitely doesn’t do that. Aside from the good balance, you’ll find easy-going tannins. It’s drinking well now and will hold well another four or five years. Score: HHHHJ (Rod Phillips, rodphillipsonwine.com, Dec. 4, 2014) Full-bodied & Smooth 135145 (XD) 750 mL $26.95
Sterling Vineyards have a rep for crafting popular, premium-quality reds – such as their Napa Cabernet (314575) and their famous Napa-prototype Merlot (330241), each a staple of our Essentials Collection. This wine offers rich brambly fruit and toasty oak. The producer suggests roasted duck as an ideal food pairing. Medium-bodied & Fruity 396150 (XD) 750 mL $29.95
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OREGON RODNEY STRONG RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011 Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
PRIMARIUS PINOT NOIR 2012 Oregon
TASTING NOTE: Lengthy and expansive, this wine offers cherry and herb on the nose, followed by a taste of chocolate and anise, with a jolt of spicy black pepper on the finish. Ready to drink now it’s also structured enough to age 2017-2019. Score: 91 (Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, Nov. 2014) Full-bodied & Smooth 382325 (XD) 750 mL $59.95
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SEQUUM FOUR SOIL MELANGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010 Napa Valley
TASTING NOTE: This bright pinot has a gamay-like scent, pronounced raspberry flavors and smokiness, like lapsang souchong tea. There’s an interesting tension between the fruit and savory elements ... Score: 90 (wineandspiritsmagazine.com, Aug. 2014) Medium-bodied & Fruity 402180 (XD) 750 mL $24.95
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TASTING NOTE: The four soils designation refers to the wine’s origins in different vineyards throughout the valley. A great followup to the marvelous 2009, the wine showcases artful blending. It’s incredibly rich and ripe in black currants, cassis liqueur and smoky oak, yet balanced in acids and tannins. Drink now and through 2022. Score: 93 (Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast, May 2014) Full-bodied & Smooth 408377 (XD) 750 mL $75.95
From Oregon’s outstanding 2012 vintage – a vintage many are heralding as the region’s best ever.
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BURIED CANE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 Columbia Valley ‘Buried Cane’ refers to the practice of burying young grapevine canes to protect them from freezing in the cold Washington winters. This big, chewy Cabernet serves up ripe blackberry fruit and notes of black tea wrapped in substantial tannins. Full-bodied & Firm 402081 (XD)
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ARGENTINA – RED WINE BENMARCO MALBEC 2013 Unfined and Unfiltered, Uco Valley, Mendoza (Dominio del Plata) Hand-picked from vineyards in the Andean foothills and crafted by iconic Argentine winemaker Susana Balbo, this top-notch Malbec shows aromas and flavours of cherry, currants and blackberry accented by vanilla and coffee notes. The producer suggests pairing this wine with wild boar, rib-eye steak or cassoulet. It’ll also be delicious for sipping on its own or with any hearty meat dish. Full-bodied & Smooth 657601 (D) 750 mL $18.95
TASTING NOTE: This shows such beautiful fruit with currant, walnut and light chocolate character. Full body, with firm tannins and a fruity finish. Reserved and balanced. Drink now. Score: 91 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, June 11, 2014) Full-bodied & Firm 132365 (XD)
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CUVELIER LOS ANDES GRAND MALBEC 2009 Uco Valley, Mendoza
ZUCCARDI SERIE A BONARDA 2012 Santa Rosa, Mendoza
TASTING NOTE: The flagship is the 2009 Grand Malbec, a contender for Malbec of the vintage at this early stage. A glass-coating opaque purple color with legs that ooze down the glass, it offers up a beautiful bouquet of sandalwood, exotic spices, truffle, floral notes, red licorice, and black cherry. Voluptuous on the palate, this sweetlyfruited, dense, nicely proportioned Malbec will evolve for 4-5 years and deliver prime drinking from 2015 to 2029. Score: 94 (Jay Miller, erobertparker.com, Dec. 2011) Full-bodied & Smooth 368514 (D) 750 mL $61.95
VIÑA COBOS FELINO CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013 Mendoza
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Argentina may be synonymous with Malbec, but far from being a one-trick pony, the country is home to another head-turning red – the velvetytextured Bonarda. It’s a great blending grape, especially when paired with Cabernet or Malbec, but brilliant single-varietal examples such as this one are going a long way in establishing Bonarda as a serious solo artist. TASTING NOTE: Big bramble fruit and spice aromas. Score: Gold Medal (International Wine Challenge, 2014) Full-bodied & Smooth 355560 (D) 750 mL $16.95
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CHILE – RED WINE EMILIANA NOVAS GRAN RESERVA SYRAH/MOURVÈDRE 2012 Cachapoal Valley
KAIKEN ULTRA MALBEC 2012 Mendoza TASTING NOTE: Intense aromas of ripe berry, sandalwood and dark chocolate follow through to a full body, with super integrated tannins and a blueberry and light vanilla character. Ultra serious. Drink or hold. Score: 94 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, July 30, 2014) Full-bodied & Smooth 050849 (XD) 750 mL $19.95
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TASTING NOTE: The 2012 Novas Syrah/Mourvedre is a great Rhone blend from Cachapoal, displaying a very subtle and balanced nose, with both varieties showing very compact together, a restrained palate and very good acidity. There is a sense of personality, freshness and balance here that I have not seen in the rest of the Novas series. Great value. Drink now-2016. Score: 90 (Luis Gutierrez, erobertparker.com, June 2014)
Featured as our Wine of the Month Full-bodied & Smooth 399360 (XD) 750 mL $15.95
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MAYCAS DEL LIMARÍ SUMAQ RESERVA PINOT NOIR 2013 Limarí Valley Gold Medal, The Drinks Business Global Masters competition 2013. TASTING NOTE: Frankly an astonishing value in cool-climate Pinot Noir, this sip offers good varietal character with fresh raspberry, clean lines and a touch of creaminess to the texture. Impressively done. (VINTAGES panel, March 2014) Medium-bodied & Fruity 311704 (XD) 750 mL $14.95
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SANTA CAROLINA SPECIALTIES DRY FARMING CARIGNAN 2010 Cauquenes Valley
This blend of 85% Viognier and 15% Marsanne represents a fine value from a renowned producer. TASTING NOTE: Deliciously aromatic and flavoursome. Textural too. Value screams out at you. Yellow stonefruit, fennel, various herbs and spices. Starts well and maintains the quality all the way through to a satisfying finish. Some alcohol warmth but, as they say in the classics, I think it gets away with it. Drink: 2014-2016. Score: 91 (Campbell Mattinson, winefront.com.au, Aug. 26, 2014)
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AUSTRALIA – RED WINE HAREWOOD SHIRAZ 2011 Great Southern, Western Australia TASTING NOTE: From Frankland River and Mount Barker, and spent 12 months in barriques (of unspecified oak type and age). Strong purplecrimson; emphatic black fruits are fortified further with a generous helping of oak, and good tannins. Special Value. Drink by: 2027. Score: 93 (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, July 11, 2013) Full-bodied & Smooth 401380 (XD) 750 mL $19.95
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VIÑA TARAPACÁ GRAN RESERVA CARMENÈRE 2012 Maipo Valley TASTING NOTE: 7% Syrah; dense purple-black colour; leafy, green tea, blackcurrant nose, vanilla oak; green vegetable note melded with blackcurrant, firm structure, dry finish. Score: 89 (Tony Aspler, tonyaspler.com, A Wine Lover’s Diary, March 10, 2014) Full-bodied & Smooth 057513 (XD) 750 mL $17.95
M. CHAPOUTIER TOURNON MATHILDA 2013 Victoria
Aromatic & Flavourful 401398 (XD) 750 mL $19.95
TASTING NOTE: The Mediterranean variety carignan was planted in the south of Chile a long time ago and has only recently come to prominence. This wine is made from grapes from two vineyards in the Cauquenes Valley; one close to the sea and the other more inland. It is a beautiful fruity vibrant wine that has a very Italian feel. Expect aromas of bright pure blackberry and black cherry fruit with lemon, pepper, rosemary and basil notes. The elegant palate shows lots of fruit but it’s vibrant juicy and quite beckoning, such that one can easily take another sip. Though very fruity it is well structured with a dry lemony finish. Its depth of flavour, energy and vibrancy are very appealing, as is the price. Try with lamb cutlets or a juicy steak. Score: 91 (Steve Thurlow, winealign.com, Oct. 7, 2014) Medium-bodied & Fruity 213520 (XD) 750 mL $17.95
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TASTING NOTE: Full red-purple; a Guigal-like 38 months maturation in new French oak hogsheads of two distinct parcels blended shortly prior to bottling. It cannot really be compared to other Australian cabernet sauvignons; if accepted on its own terms, is very good. Drink now to 2029. Score: 94 (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, July 10, 2013) Full-bodied & Smooth 927640 (XD) 750 mL $39.95
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ZONTE’S FOOTSTEP LAKE DOCTOR SHIRAZ 2012 Single Site, Langhorne Creek, South Australia
PENFOLDS BIN 28 KALIMNA SHIRAZ 2011 South Australia TASTING NOTE: Deep garnet-purple in color and possessing a great aromatic core of blackberries and black plums with nuances of cedar, aniseed, damp earth and charcoal, the medium to fullbodied 2011 Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz has a solid structure of firm, grainy tannins and refreshing acid cutting through the muscular berry and earth flavors before finishing with good persistence. Drink it 2014 to 2020+. Score: 90+ (Lisa PerrottiBrown, MW, erobertparker.com, Feb. 2014) Full-bodied & Smooth 422782 (XD) 750 mL $34.95
TASTING NOTE: Deep colour, and showing a dark fruited and inky personality with a lifted briary, vine sap note to the bouquet; the palate is medium-bodied and full of energetic and juicy red and black fruits, chewy ripe tannins and a lick of mocha to conclude. Score: 92 (Ben Edwards, winecompanion.com.au, July 11, 2013) Full-bodied & Smooth 072975 (D) 750 mL $17.00
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TAPESTRY BG & V SHIRAZ 2012 McLaren Vale, South Australia Buckwheat granola & vanilla? Banjo guitar & violin? In fact, ‘BG & V’ stands for ‘Bakers Gully & Vignerons’ – a nod to the Bakers Gully vineyard which, along with the Oliver’s Road vineyard, provides the fruit for this wine. Look for big, rich berry fruit with shades of coffee spice. Full-bodied & Smooth 247155 (XD) 750 mL $19.95
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TASTING NOTE: The three stacked stones on the label represent the delicate balance of the interdependence of soil, climate and craft that must come together to make great wine. The 2014 Sauvignon Blanc suggests intense aromas of lime and tropical fruit – think passion fruit and guava – that ride atop the rich and characteristic grass and pea pod notes. Fresh, crisp and juicy with vibrant acidity. A real treat. (VINTAGES panel, Aug. 2014) Aromatic & Flavourful 207159 (XD) 750 mL $16.95
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VILLA MARIA CELLAR SELECTION SAUVIGNON BLANC 2014 Marlborough, South Island THE CONTRADICTION SHIRAZ 2011 Barossa and Clare Valleys, South Australia (Wine SA) Wine writer James Halliday named Wine SA a five-star producer in his 2013 Wine Companion. For their Singular wines, Wine SA focuses on one varietal and one wine region. Their Contradiction wines shake things up a bit; this one blends Shiraz from Barossa Valley and the nearby Clare Valley, making a wine that’s as full of peppery spice as it is full of rich, dark fruit. Is that a contradiction? Yes and no. Full-bodied & Smooth 393884 (XD) 750 mL $22.95
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TASTING NOTE: A vibrant Sauvignon Blanc that shows the extra richness and layering of about four months aging on the lees. Still, there’s no oak here, just stainless steel to preserve fruit purity. The Autri Valley where the fruit is grown for this wine is cooler on average than other regions in New Zealand. This Sauvignon has more intensity and more seriousness in both flavour and weight. You can almost sense the vibrancy of New Zealand light in the glass with this wine. Enjoy with salads and vegetarian or Thai dishes. Pair with: shellfish, chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad, pan-fried freshwater fish. Drink: 2014-2018. Score: 93 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Sept. 2014) Aromatic & Flavourful 974527 (XD) 750 mL $19.95
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NEW ZEALAND – RED WINE
KLEINE ZALZE MERLOT 2012 WO Coastal Region
JULES TAYLOR PINOT NOIR 2013 Marlborough, South Island
TASTING NOTE: Fresh & bright 2012 with tart bramble & red cherry fruit – sour plums jumping from the glass. Easy, fruity pleasure. Score: HHHKK (Christine Rudman, Platter’s South African Wine Guide, 2015)
TASTING NOTE: Youthful and delightful showing cherry, plum and floral aromas with a beautifully cushioned silky palate. Score: Pure Gold (Air New Zealand Wine Awards, 2014) Medium-bodied & Fruity 329805 (XD) 750 mL $24.95
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SOUTH AFRICA – RED WINE
JOSEPH CATTIN HATSCHBOURG GEWURZTRAMINER 2012 AC Alsace Grand Cru
CATHEDRAL CELLAR SHIRAZ 2012 WO Western Cape (KWV) TASTING NOTE: South Africa has been giving Australia a run for its money with shiraz for a few years. This very attractive example shows plenty of fruit and complexity, all harnessed to fresh acidity that contributes juiciness to the texture. It’s dry, with easy-going tannins, and although it’s young, it’s ready to drink now and over the next three or four years. It represents very good value. Score: HHHHK (Rod Phillips, rodphillipsonwine.com, June 18, 2013) Full-bodied & Smooth 561142 (D) 750 mL $15.95
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GRAHAM BECK THE GAME RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 WO Western Cape TASTING NOTE: A vibrant wine with impressively articulated notes of cherry and blackberry on the nose. The palate has a core of generous ripe fruit framed by solid tannins and an excellent balance that extends beyond the wine – The Game Reserve line supports Graham Beck’s commitment to conservation and biodiversity. The winery uses proceeds from this wine’s sales to fund a wildlife conservancy that helps protect several endangered species on the estate. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2014) Full-bodied & Smooth 002519 (XD) 750 mL $18.95
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TASTING NOTE: The 2012 vintage of this Hatschbourg Grand Cru seduces with lychee, rose petal and baking spices on the nose. Mouthwatering acidity is terrific for Asian and spicy dishes, and is beautifully balanced by the off-dry character. Very distinctive and aromatic. Full-bodied with lots of layers. Luscious with a finish that leaves you longing for more. Highly recommended. Pair with mandarin and spice inflected dishes. Pair with: Asian and spicy dishes, pork tenderloin topped, lighter-flavoured seafood dishes. Drink: 2013-2018. Score: 93 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Dec. 2014) Off-dry & Fruity 259770 (M)
750 mL $21.95
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BORDEAUX CHÂTEAU DE CRUZEAU BLANC 2009 AC Pessac-Léognan TASTING NOTE: Marvelously perfumed nose here, a textbook example of the region, with its basil and tarragon-inflected lemon/citrus fruit, bees wax and soft pear and nectarine notes. The palate is fullish, ripe, soft and nicely concentrated without excess; long finish. Classy and accomplished. For fans of classic Bordeaux blanc. Score: 91 (John Szabo, M.S., winealign.com, Oct. 15, 2012) Aromatic & Flavourful 966010 (XD) 750 mL $31.95
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LOIRE
BURGUNDY
JEAN-MAX ROGER CUVÉE G.C. SANCERRE 2013 AC
CAVE DES GRANDS CRUS BLANCS MÂCON-VINZELLES 2013 AC Gold Medal, 2014 Concours Général Agricole in Paris. TASTING NOTE: Sourced from slopes adjacent to Pouilly-Fuissé, this is a great value in white Burgundy. The expected minerality is supported by lemon and lime citrus. The fruit is very well articulated on the soft and round palate, which offers wonderful balance and richness. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2014) Full-bodied & Rich 405795 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
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TASTING NOTE: Liquid happiness in a glass! This lemon bright Sauvignon Blanc Cuvée G.C. is classic Old World style. Cool refreshing on the palate and with the snap on the finish. So versatile for many dishes and it drinks beautifully as an aperitif on its own. Try it with sole in a lemon citrus sauce. Pair with: grilled tilapia with mango, lemon chicken, goat cheese, Greek salad, grilled salmon. Drink: 2014-2018. Score: 92 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Dec. 2014) Aromatic & Flavourful 189126 (XD) 750 mL $27.95
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JEAN COLLET & FILS MONTÉE DE TONNERRE CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2011 AC
BORDEAUX
Gold Medal winner at the 2014 Concours des Grands Vins de France in Mâcon.
The limestone caverns that serve as the cellars of Château Lamothe de Haux were excavated in the 17th century to provide the building material for the original château and other buildings in the area. These cellars are situated 30 metres below ground and provide ideal conditions for the wines, offering silence, perfect humidity and constant temperatures as they age.
CHÂTEAU LAMOTHE DE HAUX 2012 AC Côtes de Bordeaux
TASTING NOTE: Floral and flinty touches enhance a core of bright lemony citrus fruit. There’s a toasty undertone on the fresh finish. It’s poised and balanced, with exquisite tension. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2014) Light & Crisp 405720 (XD)
750 mL $34.95
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ROPITEAU MEURSAULT 2013 AC TASTING NOTE: This beautiful, youthful Meursault exhibits classic oatmeal character along with yellow apple, pear, cedar bough and orchard blossoms. Sleek yet solid in the mouth, with tons of flavour, a gravelly mineral undertone and a layered, lingering finish. Hold this wine for 3-5 years, or uncork it tonight with Chicken à la King. (VINTAGES panel, Jan. 2015) Full-bodied & Rich 405159 (XD)
750 mL $59.95
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TASTING NOTE: The 2012 Lamothe de Haux is an expressive wine with impressive cassis, dark fruit and structure and a lifted violet note. Approachable now and perfect for roast lamb, this wine will reward a further 3+ years in your own cellar. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2014)
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CHÂTEAU PLAISANCE 2009 AC Bordeaux Supérieur TASTING NOTE: This is a firmly structured and concentrated wine, featuring black fruit that has the weight to balance the dense, solid tannins. Powered by the richness of the vintage, this should age for 3-4 years. Score: 90 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Feb. 2013) Full-bodied & Firm 404285 (XD)
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CHÂTEAU TOUR SALVET 2009 AC Haut-Médoc
MIDI
Gold Medal winner at the 2011 Concours Général Agricole in Paris.
CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROCH CHIMÈRES 2012 AP Côtes du Roussillon Villages (Domaine Lafage)
TASTING NOTE: From a great vintage, this wine offers smoky dark fruit wrapped in an approachable texture. It’s nicely balanced and drinking beautifully now. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2014)
TASTING NOTE: … mind-blowing stuff that comes from 100- to 105-year-old vines ... it boasts knockout aromas of black currants, smoked earth, licorice and wild herbs that give way to a fullbodied, voluptuously textured effort that has a loaded mid-palate, no hard edges and serious length on the finish. Possessing a solid 4-5 years of prime drinking (if not more), it’s a brilliant value that readers need to snatch up. Score: 93 (Jeb Dunnuck, erobertparker.com, Feb. 2014)
Medium-bodied & Fruity 403766 (XD) 750 mL $23.95
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BEAUJOLAIS
RHÔNE
CHÂTEAU D’EMERINGES VIEILLES VIGNES BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES 2013 AC (Pierre David, Vitic.)
FONT DE MICHELLE CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2012 AP
TASTING NOTE: Representing great value for Beaujolais-Villages from old vines, this delicate wine offers tangy cherry, plum and bumbleberry underscored by subtle spice and a ribbon of lipsmacking acidity. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2014) Light-bodied & Fruity 405787 (XD) 750 mL $14.95
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This estate has been under the care of cousins Guillaume and Bertrand Gonnet since 2006. Their wines are noted for their consistent perfumed aromatics and for being silky, fruit-driven and finessed. TASTING NOTE: A beautiful traditional cuvée ... notions of sweet kirsch and black cherries to go with spice, ground herbs and underbrush. Medium-bodied, supple and elegant, with a forward, easy-drinking feel, drink it over the coming 5-7 years. Score: 90 (Jeb Dunnuck, erobertparker.com, Oct. 2014) Full-bodied & Smooth 400358 (XD) 750 mL $47.95
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BURGUNDY LA CAVE DES VIGNERONS DE GIGONDAS LES PRIMAIRES GIGONDAS 2012 AP
VINCENT DE LA REMONDIÈRE MARSANNAY 2012 AC TASTING NOTE: The nothernmost appellation in the Côte d’Or, Marsannay is known for an attractive and elegant style of Pinot. This one is true to form, with ethereal cherry, raspberry and plum fruit wrapped in lightly chewy tannins. There’s good complexity here for contemplative sipping, or pair it with braised duck. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2014) Medium-bodied & Fruity 405738 (XD) 750 mL $29.95
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TASTING NOTE: ... 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre ... gorgeous spice, underbrush, licorice, pepper and crushed flower-like nuances ... medium to full-bodied, seamless and elegant Gigondas that has big underlying structure, perfect balance and fine tannin that frames the finish nicely. Give this beauty a year or two once released and enjoy it over the following decade. Score: 91-93 (Jeb Dunnuck, erobertparker.com, Dec. 2013) Full-bodied & Smooth 400408 (XD) 750 mL $29.95
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GERMANY – RED WINE
RHÔNE
RHEINHESSEN
LES DOLIA LAUDUN CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES 2012 AC (Laudun Chusclan, Vign.)
RUNKEL PINOT NOIR 2012 Qualitätswein
Gold Medal, 2013 Concours Général Agricole in Paris. TASTING NOTE: This dark, satiny CdRV is bursting with ripe strawberry, black cherry, plum and peppery spice with a subtle floral character. There’s a bit of chewiness to the tannin on the finish. Balanced, tasty and satisfying. (VINTAGES panel, July 2014) Full-bodied & Smooth 271999 (XD) 750 mL $18.95
TASTING NOTE: Germany continues to be a source for fine, expressive Pinot Noir at friendly prices. A pale garnet in the glass, this wine offers fresh cherry, beetroot and spice with a slightly wild, rustic quality. Good varietal character and great potential versatility with food – enjoy it with beef, pork, chicken, fish, salads or aromatic cheeses. (VINTAGES panel, May 2014) Medium-bodied & Fruity 395954 (XD) 750 mL $18.95
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GREECE – RED WINE
DOMAINE LAFAGE CUVÉE AUTHENTIQUE CÔTES DU ROUSSILLON 2012 AP
TSANTALI RESERVE RAPSANI 2010 PDO
TASTING NOTE: A blend of nearly equal parts Syrah, Carignan (all from Maury) and Grenache (from the Aspres) ... Relatively structured, with medium to full-bodied richness and notable tannin, it yields impressive aromas of kirsch, white pepper and distinct minerality to go with a serious meatiness that comes out with time in the glass ... Score: 90 (Jeb Dunnuck, erobertparker.com, April 2014) Full-bodied & Smooth 400341 (XD) 750 mL $16.95
PUKLUS PINCÉSZET TOKAJI YELLOW MUSCAT 2013 Tokaj-Hegyalja
DR. BÜRKLIN-WOLF RUPPERTSBERGER RIESLING 2012 Qualitätswein TASTING NOTE: Elegantly framed aromas of white flowers, pear, lemon and nectarine match perfectly with the intense and focused echoes on the palate. Refreshing and fresh, with good verve and a long, crisp finish. A fine example of Germany’s increasing confidence with drier-style Riesling. (VINTAGES panel, May 2014)
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PFALZ
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Medium-bodied & Fruity 734855 (XD) 750 mL $18.95
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GERMANY – WHITE WINE
Aromatic & Flavourful 394148 (D) 750 mL $22.95
TASTING NOTE: This appealing red starts with a nose bursting with exotic tobacco, cocoa and red berries, followed by a juicy palate of black fruit, cocoa and sweet smoke. The oak is obvious here, offering vanilla and spicy notes, but the round fruit character keeps the wine in check. Elegant and fun. Score: 91 (Susan Kostrzewa, Wine Enthusiast, March 2014)
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TASTING NOTE: The volcanic/clay soils and hills of northeastern Hungary are to Muscat as Paris is to love or orange is to the new black. This example is floral and pretty, with big, impressive notes of apple, lime and peach alongside a solid mineral underpinning. The vibrant acidity brings balance and makes this a good choice for spicy Asian dishes or smoked paprika chicken. (VINTAGES panel, June 2014) Aromatic & Flavourful 046508 (M) 750 mL $15.95
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ISRAEL – WHITE WINE
TABOR ADAMA MERLOT KP 2010 Galilee
HERMON MOUNT HERMON WHITE KP 2013 Galilee (Golan Heights Winery) Galilee is the most northern and most respected winemaking region in Israel. The grapes for this wine were sourced from vineyards in Israel’s coldest and most prestigious growing region, the Golan Heights, a volcanic plateau rising from 1,300 to 3,900 feet. Primarily Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier, this will offer bright citrus notes with intriguing tropical tones overlaid on apple and citrus in a refreshing package. Aromatic & Flavourful 611327 (XD) 750 mL $20.95
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TASTING NOTE: With its deep garnet color and aromas of blackberry, black cherry and coffee, this wine signals early on that you are in for something special. Flavors of black cherry, blueberry, anise and caramel play across the palate amidst fine tannins, right through the bright orange-peel finish. Editors’ Choice. Score: 93 (Mike DeSimone, Wine Enthusiast, July 2014) Full-bodied & Smooth 400820 (XD) 750 mL $26.95
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ISRAEL – RED WINE GALIL MOUNTAIN PINOT NOIR KP 2012 Upper Galilee Founded in 2000, the Galil Mountain Winery is situated high in the Upper Galilee mountains, where this wine is grown and hand-harvested. The area has a long association with the vine and was a favoured location for viticulture more than 2,000 years ago. Galil Mountain has taken full advantage of the unique and complementary climate and soil conditions and has played a significant role in revitalizing the region’s historic reputation for winemaking. Full-bodied & Smooth 121228 (XD) 750 mL $22.95
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TABOR GALIL CABERNET SAUVIGNON KP 2013 Galilee The vineyards of Tabor Winery are situated in the foothills of Mount Tabor. The grapes for this wine were harvested at night to preserve the freshness and vibrancy of the grapes. The resulting wine will possess classic notes of cassis, dark fruit and plum. The wine is typically made in a very approachable and drinkable style. Full-bodied & Smooth 283838 (XD) 750 mL $20.95
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ITALY – WHITE WINE SEGAL’S MERLOT/CABERNET FRANC/ CABERNET SAUVIGNON KPM 2011 Galilee Heights TASTING NOTE: The Segal family started out as distillers in the 1920s and turned exclusively to wine in the 1950s. The winemaker, Avi Feldstein, also a poet, unapologetically used the controversial technique of micro-oxygenation to soften this kosher (and mevushal) red’s astringent tannins. The result is a concentrated, smooth offering with delectable notes of cherry liqueur, dark chocolate and spices. Nice for braised red meats. Score: 89 (Beppi Crosariol, The Globe and Mail, Feb. 20, 2013) Medium-bodied & Fruity 157206 (XD) 750 mL $22.95
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CAMPANIA A CASA ORO DEL PASSO FIANO DI AVELLINO 2013 DOCG (Riolite Vini) TASTING NOTE: Sourced from vines of an average age of 15 years, this has good aromatic intensity, with pear, stone fruit, lemon and spice notes. Soft and elegant, with bright citrus notes on the crisp palate and a long flavourful finish. A nice choice for freshwater fish or creamy pasta salads. (VINTAGES panel, May 2014) Aromatic & Flavourful 395038 (XD) 750 mL $17.95
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PIEDMONT
PIEDMONT
TENUTA ROCCA BAROLO 2008 DOCG
BENI DI BATASIOLO GRANÉE GAVI DEL COMMUNE DI GAVI 2013 DOCG
TASTING NOTE: Vanilla and toast notes frame the black cherry and plum in this polished red. The oak lends more assertiveness to the tannins, dovetailing on the finish with sandalwood, olive and sage notes. Best from 2014 through 2026. Score: 90 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Nov. 30, 2012)
TASTING NOTE: Here’s a very fresh, floral Gavi that’s crisp and clean with a bit of roundness and oomph on the palate. Ripe orchard fruit informs the balanced, long finish. Bring on the shellfish! (VINTAGES panel, June 2014) Light & Crisp 075168 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
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750 mL $37.95
VENETO
PUGLIA
ZENATO PINOT GRIGIO 2013 IGT delle Venezie
NOTTE ROSSA PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA 2012 DOP
TASTING NOTE: Zenato employs a modern approach that emphasizes flavour intensity in Pinot Grigio. The 2013 has this intensity without sacrificing the grape’s much-beloved delicacy and freshness. Enticingly floral, loaded with zesty citrus fruit shining alongside the white fruit and mineral notes. Crisp and long. (VINTAGES panel, July 2014) Light & Crisp 037648 (D)
750 mL $15.95
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Gold Medal winner at the 2014 Mundus Vini and 2014 Berliner Wein Trophy competitions. TASTING NOTE: Ripe yet chewy Primitivo packed with blackcurrant, anise, cedar and candied blackberry with a wisp of smoke. Layered, lingering finish. (VINTAGES panel, May 2014) Full-bodied & Firm 395095 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
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ITALY – RED WINE ABRUZZO
VENETO
PAN RISERVA MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 2010 DOP (Bosco Nestore)
BERTANI RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA 2011 DOC
Judges’ Choice at the 2013 World Wine Awards of Canada. TASTING NOTE: Big, intense wine with plenty of black fruit, fig, licorice, espresso and toasted coconut aromas and flavours supported by big, firm tannins. Pair with hearty stews or your favourite meaty Italian pasta dishes. (VINTAGES panel, May 2014)
TASTING NOTE: Not too dark, just mid crimson, with the narrow rim lightening up. Perfumed, almost balsamic dark fruit with a hint of cardamom and vanilla. Supple and not thick or stitched up at all. Elegant and with animating freshness and with a fine spur of grainy tannins. Score: 17 out of 20 (Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com, Feb. 12, 2014) Medium-bodied & Fruity 395087 (XD) 750 mL $17.00
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MONTE DEL FRÁ LENA DI MEZZO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2009 DOC
SPAIN – RED WINE
Alison Napjus awarded this wine a rating of 91 points, calling it “An elegant red, richly flavored ... silky ... with supple tannins ... [and a] lasting finish” and suggesting a drinking window of 10 years. (winespectator.com, July 31, 2014)
TASTING NOTE: A full-bodied Rioja with great finesse, elegance and length. Love the tertiary aromas of tanned leather, cigar and violets. Mouth-wateringly juicy for a wide range of dishes from lamb to roast beef. Highly recommended. Score: 90 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Dec. 6, 2014)
BARON DE LEY GRAN RESERVA 2008 DOCa Rioja
TASTING NOTE: Here’s a delicious Amarone, with aromas of spirit-soaked black cherry and spice. The palate is rich but refined, with succulent black cherry, raspberry and plum flavors all layered with nutmeg and white pepper accents. Score: 92 (Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Nov. 2013) Full-bodied & Smooth 047506 (D) 750 mL $49.95
Full-bodied & Smooth 642496 (XD) 750 mL $29.95
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PORTUGAL – RED WINE
BERONIA GRAN RESERVA 2007 DOCa Rioja (Gonzalez Byass)
CHURCHILL’S ESTATES VINHO TINTO 2011 DOC Douro
This wine was declared the Best Red from Spain at the 2014 Korea Wine Challenge and won a Gold Medal at the 2014 Decanter World Wine Awards.
TASTING NOTE: A meaty, rich and brooding red, offering plenty of mocha notes to the dark plum, dried blackberry and baker’s chocolate flavors. Presents accents of smoked paprika midpalate, featuring a finish filled with restrained tannins. Drink now through 2020. Smart Buy. Score: 93 (Kim Marcus, winespectator.com, May 31, 2014) Medium-bodied & Fruity 166561 (XD) 750 mL $21.95
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TASTING NOTE: Dark and savoury with black fruit aromas on the nose, and a warm core of dark deliciousness on the palate. Some spices on the finish. Full-bodied and smooth. The 2007 vintage is drinking well now, but will also keep well in the cellar for a few more years. Pair with rack of lamb [and] thick-cut pork chop ... Score: 90 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Dec. 2014) Full-bodied & Smooth 940965 (XD) 750 mL $39.95
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FINCA LA EMPERATRIZ RESERVA 2008 DOCa Rioja CONVENTO DE TOMAR RESERVA 2011 DOC Do Tejo (Quinta do Cavalinho) TASTING NOTE: The magnificent Tomar convent complex was once home to the Knights Templar. This wine, with its firm tannins and dense fruit, brings out the structure of Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. Spice, wood aging and rich berry fruits all promise mediumterm aging. Drink from 2015. Score: 89 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, June 2014) Full-bodied & Firm 404434 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
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TASTING NOTE: … a distinct note of mint and dill that I associate with American wood that I love (in small doses and as long as it does not overwhelm the wine) in traditional Riojas ... the blend is very classical 94% Tempranillo, 3% Garnacha, 2% Viura and 1% Graciano and the aging is indeed carried out in 70% American oak barrels. It is supple, tasty, with a chalky/mineral feel to it. It also has the crisp, fresh fruit from an Atlantic vintage. This might not be to everyone’s taste but I think it’s great to see a young winery producing a wine like this and at a great price. Bravo! Drink 2014-2020. Score: 93 (Luis Gutierrez, erobertparker.com, Dec. 2013) Medium-bodied & Fruity 359927 (XD) 750 mL $32.95
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SPAIN – RED WINE CONT’D OLIVARES ALTOS DE LA HOYA MONASTRELL 2012 DO Jumilla TASTING NOTE: Deep ruby. Smoky, deeply pitched dark berry compote, licorice and bitter chocolate scents show very good clarity, picking up a sexy floral note with aeration. Stains the palate with intense black and blue fruit flavors, with a lavender pastille quality emerging on the back half. At once rich and energetic on the finish, which clings with excellent tenacity and smooth tannins. A remarkable value, from a country known for delivering bang for the buck. Score: 91 (Josh Raynolds, vinousmedia.com, Sept. 2014) Full-bodied & Smooth 163154 (D) 750 mL $13.95
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wine shopping You may have noticed that we include wine “styles” with our tasting notes in this catalogue and in stores. This system is designed to help you easily discover wines that are similar to others you’ve tried and loved. It’s a great tool for exploring different regions, or for quick shopping trips. For detailed descriptions of each style, and more information, visit lcbo.com/winestyles.
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meet the wine styles reds
whites
Light-bodied & Fruity Medium-bodied & Fruity Full-bodied & Smooth Full-bodied & Firm
Light & Crisp Off-dry & Fruity Aromatic & Flavourful Full-bodied & Rich
sparkling wines rosés Light & Fruity Medium-bodied & Flavourful Rich & Complex
Soft & Off-dry Easygoing & Fruity Medium-bodied & Dry
fortified wines
dessert wines
Dry Medium Sweet
Lightly Sweet Medium Sweet Lusciously Sweet
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SPIRITS IRISH WHISKEY EAU-DE-VIE
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■ 400697 BURMESTER LATE BOTTLED VINTAGE PORT 2009 ■ 246652 SIVIPA MOSCATEL DE SETÚBAL 2012 (Portugal) ■ 330571 EL MAESTRO SIERRA 15-YEAR-OLD OLOROSO SHERRY (375 mL)
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■ 664672 JACQUART MOSAÏQUE BRUT CHAMPAGNE
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■ 402362 MARIE-PIERRE MANCIAT BRUT CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE ■ 030601 BISOL DESIDERIO JEIO COLMEI EXTRA DRY VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE
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KNAPPOGUE CASTLE 12-YEAR-OLD SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEY TEELING SMALL BATCH IRISH WHISKEY (700 mL) LE PÈRE JULES POMMEAU DE NORMANDIE (700 mL) (France) ALFRED SCHLADERER HIMBEERGEIST BLACK FOREST RASPBERRY EAU-DE-VIE (350 mL) (Germany)
FORTIFIEDS PORT EUROPEAN FORTIFIED SHERRY
CHAMPAGNE FRANCE – CHAMPAGNE
SPARKLING WINE FRANCE – BURGUNDY ITALY – VENETO
WHITE WINE CANADA – ONTARIO
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ CANADA – BRITISH COLUMBIA ■ ■ ■ USA – CALIFORNIA ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ USA – OREGON ■ ■ AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND ■ ■ ■ FRANCE – ALSACE FRANCE – BORDEAUX ■ ■ FRANCE – BURGUNDY ■ ■ FRANCE – LOIRE ■ GERMANY – PFALZ ■ ■ HUNGARY ISRAEL ■ ■ ITALY – CAMPANIA ITALY – PIEDMONT ■ ■ ITALY – TUSCANY ITALY – VENETO ■
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CALAMUS RESERVE RIESLING 2012 FEATHERSTONE FOUR FEATHERS 2012 FIELDING UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 2013 MALIVOIRE PINOT GRIS 2013 TAWSE SKETCHES OF NIAGARA RIESLING 2013 GRAY MONK PINOT GRIS 2013 TINHORN CREEK GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2013 LA CREMA CHARDONNAY 2013 (375 mL) MIGRATION CHARDONNAY 2012 RODNEY STRONG CHARDONNAY 2012 STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS AVETA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2013 THE PARING WHITE 2011 WILLIAM HILL CHARDONNAY 2012 DUCK POND CELLARS PINOT GRIS 2013 M. CHAPOUTIER TOURNON MATHILDA 2013 3 STONES SAUVIGNON BLANC 2014 VILLA MARIA CELLAR SELECTION SAUVIGNON BLANC 2014 JOSEPH CATTIN HATSCHBOURG GEWURZTRAMINER 2012 CHÂTEAU DE CRUZEAU BLANC 2009 CAVE DES GRANDS CRUS BLANCS MÂCON-VINZELLES 2013 JEAN COLLET & FILS MONTÉE DE TONNERRE CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2011 ROPITEAU MEURSAULT 2013 JEAN-MAX ROGER CUVÉE G.C. SANCERRE 2013 DR. BÜRKLIN-WOLF RUPPERTSBERGER RIESLING 2012 4 PUKLUS PINCÉSZET TOKAJI YELLOW MUSCAT 2013 HERMON MOUNT HERMON WHITE KP 2013 A CASA ORO DEL PASSO FIANO DI AVELLINO 2013 BENI DI BATASIOLO GRANÉE GAVI DEL COMMUNE DI GAVI 2013 ROCCA DELLE MACÌE MOONLITE 2013 ZENATO PINOT GRIGIO 2013
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13TH STREET GAMAY NOIR 2012 KEINT-HE VOYAGEUR PINOT NOIR 2012 ROSEWOOD SELECT SERIES MERLOT 2012 THE GOOD EARTH CABERNET FRANC 2012 BURROWING OWL ATHENE 2011 MISSION HILL RESERVE SHIRAZ 2012 NK’MIP QWAM QWMT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011 THERAPY PINOT NOIR 2011 BERINGER MERLOT 2011 BONTERRA PINOT NOIR 2013 4 DECOY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 GHOST PINES WINEMAKER’S BLEND MERLOT 2012 HIGHFLYER CENTERLINE 2009 HOWLING MOON OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 2011 KENDALL-JACKSON VINTNER’S RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 (375 mL) KENDALL-JACKSON VINTNER’S RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012
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RED WINE CANADA – ONTARIO
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RED WINE CONT’D USA – CALIFORNIA
USA – OREGON USA – WASHINGTON ARGENTINA
CHILE
AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND SOUTH AFRICA
FRANCE – BORDEAUX
FRANCE – BEAUJOLAIS FRANCE – BURGUNDY FRANCE – MIDI FRANCE – RHÔNE
FRANCE – ROUSSILLON GERMANY – RHEINHESSEN GREECE ISRAEL
ITALY – ABRUZZO ITALY – PIEDMONT ITALY – PUGLIA ITALY – TUSCANY
ITALY – VENETO PORTUGAL SPAIN
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NAPA CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 RODNEY STRONG RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011 SEQUUM FOUR SOIL MELANGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010 STERLING PINOT NOIR 2012 PRIMARIUS PINOT NOIR 2012 BURIED CANE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 BENMARCO MALBEC 2013 CUVELIER LOS ANDES GRAND MALBEC 2009 KAIKEN ULTRA MALBEC 2012 VIÑA COBOS FELINO CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013 ZUCCARDI SERIE A BONARDA 2012 EMILIANA NOVAS GRAN RESERVA SYRAH/MOURVÈDRE 2012 4 MAYCAS DEL LIMARÍ SUMAQ RESERVA PINOT NOIR 2013 SANTA CAROLINA SPECIALTIES DRY FARMING CARIGNAN 2010 VIÑA TARAPACÁ GRAN RESERVA CARMENÈRE 2012 HAREWOOD SHIRAZ 2011 JOHN’S BLEND INDIVIDUAL SELECTION NO. 36 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009 PENFOLDS BIN 28 KALIMNA SHIRAZ 2011 TAPESTRY BG & V SHIRAZ 2012 THE CONTRADICTION SHIRAZ 2011 ZONTE’S FOOTSTEP LAKE DOCTOR SHIRAZ 2012 JULES TAYLOR PINOT NOIR 2013 CATHEDRAL CELLAR SHIRAZ 2012 GRAHAM BECK THE GAME RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 KLEINE ZALZE MERLOT 2012 CHÂTEAU LAMOTHE DE HAUX 2012 CHÂTEAU PLAISANCE 2009 CHÂTEAU TOUR SALVET 2009 CHÂTEAU D’EMERINGES VIEILLES VIGNES BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES 2013 VINCENT DE LA REMONDIÈRE MARSANNAY 2012 CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROCH CHIMÈRES 2012 FONT DE MICHELLE CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2012 LA CAVE DES VIGNERONS DE GIGONDAS LES PRIMAIRES GIGONDAS 2012 4 LES DOLIA LAUDUN CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES 2012 DOMAINE LAFAGE CUVÉE AUTHENTIQUE CÔTES DU ROUSSILLON 2012 RUNKEL PINOT NOIR 2012 TSANTALI RESERVE RAPSANI 2010 GALIL MOUNTAIN PINOT NOIR KP 2012 SEGAL’S MERLOT/CABERNET FRANC/CABERNET SAUVIGNON KPM 2011 TABOR ADAMA MERLOT KP 2010 TABOR GALIL CABERNET SAUVIGNON KP 2013 PAN RISERVA MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 2010 TENUTA ROCCA BAROLO 2008 NOTTE ROSSA PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA 2012 BANFI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2009 CASTELLANI RISERVA CHIANTI 2010 FATTORIA CARPINETA FONTALPINO DO UT DES 2011 GRANAIO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2011 IL GRIGIO DA SAN FELICE GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2010 LE SUGHERE DI FRASSINELLO 2011 NIPOZZANO VECCHIE VITI RISERVA CHIANTI RÚFINA 2011 NIPOZZANO VECCHIE VITI RISERVA CHIANTI RÚFINA 2011 (1500 mL) PANZANO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2008 ROCCA DI CASTAGNOLI POGGIO A’FRATI RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2010 SASSOREGALE SANGIOVESE 2012 TENUTA DI TRECCIANO CHIANTI COLLI SENESI 2013 TERRE NERE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2009 VILLA DI VETRICE CHIANTI RUFINA 2012 BERTANI RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA 2011 MONTE DEL FRÁ LENA DI MEZZO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2009 CHURCHILL’S ESTATES VINHO TINTO 2011 CONVENTO DE TOMAR RESERVA 2011 BARON DE LEY GRAN RESERVA 2008 BERONIA GRAN RESERVA 2007 FINCA LA EMPERATRIZ RESERVA 2008 OLIVARES ALTOS DE LA HOYA MONASTRELL 2012
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All bottles are 750 mL unless otherwise specified. 4 Organic product (K) = Kosher, (KP) = Kosher for Passover, (KPM) = Kosher for Passover & Mevushal
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Flagship Store Exclusives! Visit our largest stores for an exciting expanded collection of premium V INTAGES products.
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We’re bringing you even more. In some of our larger stores, you’ll find a bigger, better selection of top wines and spirits, plus great little extras like a tasting bar where you can sample our fine wines. Look for this ad every two weeks, where we’ll tell you about our latest collection of Flagship Store Exclusives, then stop in to see for yourself.
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J. GOUDOULIN BAS-ARMAGNAC VSOP AC, France Expansive and complex, with notions of toffee, exotic fruit, raisin, wood and spice.
PANNON TOKAJ 5 PUTTONYOS TOKAJI ASZÚ 2008 Hungary Sweet, rich nectar with classic honeycomb, apricot, orange marmalade and spice.
405464
Lusciously Sweet
700 mL $71.95
278937 (S) 500 mL $39.95
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New for March 7 Like all VINTAGES products, these special buys are available in limited quantities, so shop early for the best selection.
BERDIÉ GRAN ANYADA EXTRA BRUT 2004 DO Cava, Spain Aromas of caramel, toast, roasted nuts and fresh-baked apple pie. Elegant, with impressive depth and a velvety texture.
BACHELDER WISMER VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2011 VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario Flavours of citrus and green apple, with mineral notes, a grippy texture and great length.
92 (Luis Gutierrez, erobertparker.com, Feb. 2014)
92 (John Szabo, M.S., winealign.com, July 22, 2014)
Medium-bodied & Flavourful
Full-bodied & Rich
405233 (XD) 750 mL $34.95
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345819 (D) 750 mL $44.95
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QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED. FOR PRODUCT INVENTORY AND FULL TASTING NOTES, VISIT vintages.com/exclusives
FEL CHARDONNAY 2012 Anderson Valley, California Buttery aromas with notes of ripe peach, pear, vanilla and cream. A light touch of oak emerges on the refreshing and lively palate. 91 (Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast, Sept. 2014)
Aromatic & Flavourful 407676 (XD) 750 mL $39.95
CHATEAU MONTELENA ESTATE ZINFANDEL 2012 Napa Valley, California Complex notes of spice, toast, brambly berry, cedar, anise and tobacco in this estate vineyard wine.
Full-bodied & Smooth 069633 (XD) 750 mL $49.95
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ZUCCARDI TITO 2011 La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina Precisely expressed fruit. Beautiful texture and a long delicious finish. 93 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, June 11, 2014)
Full-bodied & Smooth 402958 (XD) 750 mL $34.95
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WOOING TREE BEETLE JUICE PINOT NOIR 2012 Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand Burgundian in style, attractive and enticing. Fruity, rich and long.
VINTAGES Flagship Stores
94 (Panel, decanter.com, Jan. 10, 2014)
Light-bodied & Fruity 402636 (XD) 750 mL $39.95
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TORONTO SYLVAIN MOSNIER CÔTE DE LÉCHET CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2012 AC, Burgundy, France Complex marine minerality, green fruit, citrus and floral notes entice the senses.
BACHELDER PERNAND-VERGELESSES CREUX DE LA NET 1ER CRU 2011 AC, Burgundy, France Elegant and lean with red berry fruit, spice, vanilla, ripe tannins and a lively acidity.
Light & Crisp
91 (Tony Aspler, tonyaspler.com, A Wine Lover’s Diary, Nov. 11, 2013)
318139 (XD) 750 mL $32.95
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Medium-bodied & Fruity 403485 (XD) 750 mL $47.95
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Summerhill & Yonge Queen’s Quay at Cooper St. Laird Dr. south of Eglinton Bayview Village (Bayview & Sheppard) Bloor & Royal York Rd. Avenue Rd. south of Wilson Bay & Bloor (Manulife Centre) OTTAWA
DOMAINE CHEVILLON-CHEZEAUX NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES 1ER CRU LES PORÊTS 2012 AC, Burgundy, France Notions of licorice spice, roasted coffee and smoked meat join earthy berry fruit.
DOMAINE PAVELOT SAVIGNY-LES-BEAUNE AUX GRAVAINS 1ER CRU 2011 AC, Burgundy, France Mineral-driven and focused, with limestone, red berry and a harmonious finish.
Medium-bodied & Fruity
92 (Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, Aug. 2013)
403931 (XD) 750 mL $72.95
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Medium-bodied & Fruity 206136 (XD) 750 mL $53.95
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Rideau St. at King Edward Bank St. & Holmwood Ave. OAKVILLE
Cornwall Dr. at Trafalgar Rd. WOODBRIDGE
Hwy. 7 & Weston Rd.
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$ 17 SOLUTION The resourceful buyers at VINTAGES remove the guesswork from your entertaining equation with two food-friendly reds whose provenance, quality and character make them superb values at this price.
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Featured products may not be available in all VINTAGES locations. Visit vintages.com for availability and store locations. Prices subject to change.
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VENETO VISIONARY In 1857, believing quality winemaking was the key to Veneto’s future, brothers Giovan Battista and Gaetano Bertani bought some of the finest vineyards in the region. This delicious wine is a testament to their vision. BERTANI RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA 2011 DOC, Veneto, Italy Elegant and fresh, with flavours of plum, cardamom and vanilla. Delicious with braised meats. MEDIUM-BODIED & FRUITY 395087 (XD) 750 mL 2
JUST $17 17 POINTS (out of 20) (jancisrobinson.com)
WONDER FROM DOWN UNDER Aussie Shiraz is legendary, and this is a great example from a producer whose wines critics have called “out of this world” and “among the best values in the Southern Hemisphere.” ZONTE’S FOOTSTEP LAKE DOCTOR SHIRAZ 2012 Langhorne Creek, South Australia Fruity and juicy, with flavours of red and black fruit and a touch of mocha. Wonderful with lamb stew. FULL-BODIED & SMOOTH 72975 (D) 750 mL 2
JUST $17 92 POINTS (winecompanion.com.au)
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V I N TA G E S S T O R E D I R E C T O R Y This is just a partial list of the more than 300 VINTAGES locations in Ontario. To find the store nearest you, use the store search at vintages.com. For more information, please contact helloLCBO: Toronto Area 416-365-5900 or outside Toronto, toll-free 1-800-668-5226.
1 = Stores that offer between 50 and 800 VINTAGES products 11 = Stores that offer between 801 and 1,700 VINTAGES products 111 = Stores that offer between 1,701 and 2,000+ VINTAGES products FSE = Stores that offer Flagship Store Exclusives products AJAX
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Store 771 40 Kingston Road – East Durham Centre 905-683-5306
ANCASTER Store 21 737 Golf Links Road Meadowlands Centre 905-304-9608
BARRIE Store 187 534 Bayfield Street 705-722-1046 Store 288 37 Caplan Avenue 705-726-6220
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Store 57 190A Bell Boulevard 613-962-2132
BOLTON
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Store 265 30 McEwan Drive East 905-857-2620
BRACEBRIDGE
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Store 130 Bracebridge Plaza, Hwy #118 West 705-645-6956
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Store 416 80 Peel Centre Drive Bramalea City Centre 905-793-8027
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Store 373 84 Lynden Road, Lynden Park Mall 519-752-1779
Store 344 – NE W 101 Holiday Inn Drive, Unit C 519-658-4261
Store 229 97 Parkside Drive West 519-843-1740
GEORGETOWN
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GRAVENHURST Store 102 – NEW 155 Edward Street 705-687-2641
GUELPH Store 325 378 Speedvale Avenue East 519-824-7900 Store 495 615 Scottsdale Drive 519-823-5080
HAMILTON Store 143 233 Dundurn Street South 905-529-8761 Store 83 56 Main Street East 613-632-2121 Store 106 91 King William Street 705-789-2591 Store 40 34 Barrack Street 613-549-5092 Store 154 – NEW 1089 Midland Avenue 613-384-2299
KINGSVILLE
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Store 286 390 Main Street East 519-733-5223
KITCHENER
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Store 544 1005 Ottawa Street North Stanley Park Plaza 519-893-6921 Store 549 324 Highland Road West Highland Road Plaza 519-745-8781
LINDSAY Store 82 35 Russell Street West 705-324-5511
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LONDON Store 26 71 York Street 519-432-1831 Store 393 109 Fanshawe Park Road 519-660-1366 Store 438 3050 Wonderland Road South 519-471-4930 Store 575 1073 Wellington Road 519-681-4242 Store 593 1240 Commissioners Road West 519-473-9612
MAPLE
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Store 156 236 Guelph St., Delrex Market Centre 905-877-2721
KINGSTON
BRANTFORD
CAMBRIDGE
FERGUS
HUNTSVILLE
BRAMPTON
Store 481 1235 Fairview Street Maple Mews Plaza 905-333-3111 Store 566 3365 Fairview Street 905-637-3248 Store 573 2000 Appleby Line 905-336-6200
Store 25 119 Osler Drive 905-628-2042
HAWKESBURY
BRAMALEA
BURLINGTON
Store 540 11–960 Brookdale Avenue Brookdale Mall 613-933-1723
DUNDAS
BELLEVILLE
Store 171 170 Sandalwood Parkway E. Heart Lake Town Centre 905-846-4373 Store 329 545 Steeles Ave. E. 905-454-7980
Store 31 1 First Street 705-445-3341
CORNWALL
AURORA Store 311 14824 Yonge St. 905-727-9722 Store 630 15830 Bayview Ave. 905-727-7288
COLLINGWOOD
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Store 536 2943 Major Mackenzie Drive 905-832-1367 Store 635 – NEW 9310 Bathurst Street 905-303-9290
MARKHAM Store 390 192 Bullock Drive 905-472-8600 Store 590 3075 Highway 7 East 905-940-2768
MILTON Store 255 14 Main Street East 905-878-2631 Store 631 830 Main Street East 905-864-7030
MISSISSAUGA Store 218 1077 North Service Road Applewood Village Plaza 905-897-1092 Store 334 6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Meadowvale Town Centre 905-286-0188 Store 371 930 Southdown Road 905-822-2281 Store 385 5925 Rodeo Drive 905-568-4064 Store 494 2458 Dundas Street West Woodchester Mall 905-822-1776 Store 505 9 – 5035 Hurontario St. 905-501-9784 Store 542 3020 Elmcreek Rd. 905-949-6100 Store 619 – NEW 5035 – 5100 Erin Mills Parkway 905-607-7900
NEWMARKET Store 226 17555 Yonge Street 905-895-6341
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NIAGARA FALLS
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Store 401 3714 Portage Road North 905-356-3972 Store 586 5389 Ferry Street Ferry Street Plaza 905-357-4360
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NORTH BAY
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Store 387 1711 Algonquin Avenue 705-474-5430
OAKVILLE Store 148 270 North Service Road West Oakville Town Centre 905-338-1039 Store 179 1011 Upper Middle Road East Upper Oakville Shopping Centre 905-849-9934 Store 437 – NE W 1527 Rebecca Street 905-827-5072 Store 445 251 Oak Walk Dr. 905-257-6300 Store 486 FSE 321 Cornwall Drive, Unit C120 905-845-8100
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ORANGEVILLE
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Store 298 40 B Broadway 519-942-0188
ORILLIA
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Store 579 Coldwater Road & Westmount Drive Country Fair Plaza 705-325-9413
OSHAWA
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Store 378 400 Gibb St, Oshawa Centre 905-723-5721 Store 465 1409 Harmony Rd 905-576-5223
OTTAWA – CENTRAL
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Store 38 FSE 275 Rideau Street Corner Of King Edward & Rideau St. 613-789-5226 Store 384 22 Isabella Street 613-232-9689 Store 526 240 Sparks St., C.D. Howe Building 613-567-7108 Store 547 111 Albert Street World Exchange Plaza 613-233-0394
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OTTAWA – GLOUCESTER
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Store 443 3-2016 Ogilvie Road Shoppers’ City East 613-745-9906
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OTTAWA – KANATA Store 36 457 Hazeldean Rd. 613-592-5416 Store 556 24 – 300 Earl Grey Drive 613-592-1849
OTTAWA – MANOTICK Store 521 1154 Currier Street 613-692-2503
OTTAWA – NEPEAN Store 412 543 West Hunt Club Rd. 613-224-4333 Store 499 120 Riocan Avenue Barrhaven Market Square 613-825-1160
OTTAWA – ORLEANS Store 624 4220 Innes Rd 613-837-5527
OTTAWA – SOUTH Store 243 1980 Bank Street 613-523-7763 Store 699 4460 Limebank Road 613-822-9232
OTTAWA – VANIER Store 41 665 Industrial Avenue 613-738-0937 Store 140 230 Montreal Road 613-745-1523
OTTAWA – WEST Store 212 222 Richmond Road 613-729-1735 Store 394 2164 Carling Avenue Fairlawn Plaza 613-828-7145
OWEN SOUND Store 300 1613 9th Avenue East 9th Avenue & 16th Street 519-376-0761
PEMBROKE Store 055 1050 Pembroke Street East 613-732-2878
PERTH Store 72 80 Dufferin Street 613-267-1697
PETERBOROUGH Store 35 879 Lansdowne Street West 705-743-9955
PICKERING Store 776 1899 Brock Rd. 905-427-9830
PORT CARLING Store 403 115 Medora Street 705-765-5222
PORT HOPE Store 79 15 Ontario Street 905-885-5668
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RICHMOND HILL Store 623 8783 Yonge Street 905-886-3511 Store 629 1520 Major Mackenzie Dr. E., 905-884-4700
Store 252 343 Glendale Avenue 905-641-1169 Store 392 – NE W 420 Vansickle Road 905-685-8000 Store 522 311 Geneva Street 905-646-1818
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Store 545 75 Centennial Parkway North 905-560-4970
STOUFFVILLE
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Store 404 5710 Main Street 905-640-3771
STRATFORD
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Arrive in style with eponymous panache Okay, maybe that’s a bit of a mouthful, but so is this wine – a mouthful of flavour, that is. True to its name, this Napa Cabernet from Napa Cellars is 100% authentic Napa Valley and earned HHHHJ from Rod Phillips for its classic Napa complexity, structure and generous rich dark fruits. What’s in a name? A great deal.
NAPA CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 Napa Valley, California 135145 (XD) 750 mL
$26.95 Full-bodied & Smooth HHHHJ rodphillipsonwine.com FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE, SEE PAGE 29.
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