Summer Whites A simple way to shop for wine

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VINTAGES
Easy
Italy
A simple way
to shop
for wine
Summer Whites
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BBQ-FRIENDLY AUSSIE WINES
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These smooth, mouthfilling
reds serve up big scores and
big flavours at friendly prices.
COLUMBIA CREST H3
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State
210047 (D) 750 mL $19.95
TASTING NOTE: Polished and distinctive,
offering chocolate and espresso accents
around a supple core of cherry and fresh
currant fruit. The finish is well-defined,
with a silky feel. Drink now through 2019.
Score: 90 (Harvey Steiman, winespectator.com, Nov. 30, 2012)
Full-bodied & Smooth
VILLA MORA MONTEFALCO
SAGRANTINO 2006
DOCG, Umbria, Italy
342394 (XD) 750 mL
$19.95
TASTING NOTE: Ripe, dark and gamy,
featuring notes of grilled rosemary, bresaola and macerated plum and fig, as
maturing notes of mushroom and cured
leather emerge on the long, licorice-tinged
finish. Drink now through 2017. Tasted
twice, with consistent notes. Score: 91
(Nathan Wesley, winespectator.com,
Dec. 31, 2011)
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august 17
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EASY ITALY
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LOCAL FIND
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AUSSIE WHITES
plus...
DISTILLED TREASURES
pages 18-19
PRODUCT INFO & TASTING NOTES
pages 21-37
TEAR-OUT SHOPPING LIST
pages 39-40
VINTAGES SPECIAL OFFERS
pages 42-43
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The charming main square in Atrani, in Campania, features the
requisite cobblestones, café tables and fountain. It’s overlooked
by the 10th-century Church of San Salvatore de’ Birecto.
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a question of
This collection of wines
from Italy’s less-venerated
regions is a delicious
taste tour through
a diversity of styles.
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There’s no question that Piedmont,
Tuscany and Veneto produce Italy’s
most recognizable wines, but across
the country the great diversity of
indigenous grapes creates a profusion
of enticing styles in wines both
renowned and lesser-known. OUR
SNAPSHOT HAS BEEN ARRANGED
IN THE STYLISTIC TERMS YOU’LL
RECOGNIZE FROM THE SIGNS
IN OUR STORES. These high-level
groupings will help you to unlock the
exciting treasure trove that is Italian
wine, and will help guide your journey
as you refine your understanding of
the nuances of style.
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ABOUT OUR
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Last winter, we introduced a new system of classifying wines
designed to make shopping simpler. Every shelf sign in the
VINTAGES section of our stores now lists a style profile, some
of which are featured in this story. There are four styles for
red wines and four for whites (sparkling wines, rosés, fortified
wines and dessert wines have their own styles too). This style
system will help you easily identify 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 when you don't
have time to read every tasting note.
For detailed descriptions of each style, and more information,
visit lcbo.com/winestyles
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CONCHA Y TORO MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
uente
Alto,
Puente
Alto,
Chile
Chile
$19.75 + 20¢ DEPOSIT =
$19.95
Medium-bodied
& &Flavourful
• Mi-corsé
et savoureux
Medium-bodied
Flavourful • Mi-corsé
et savoureux
606624 (D - 4 g/L)
4 VINTAGES
750 mL
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Light, lively
and refreshing,
THESE WINES ARE
perfect for sipping ALONE AS
AN aperitif OR ON
A HOT SUMMER’S
DAY, AND ALSO
VERY versatile
with food.
IGHT
crisp
YOUNG AT HEART
Insolia (Inzolia) is one of the
most significant white grapes
of Sicily, where evidence
suggests that it has been
cultivated since at least the
16th century. DOC Erice is
located on the upper slopes
of Mount Erice, and was
designated as a DOC in
2004, making it one of the
youngest DOCs on Sicily.
FAZIO LEVÀNTIO INSOLIA 2011
DOC Erice, Sicily
TASTING NOTE: Notes of peach, apple, citrus
and white flowers are joined by tropical mango
aromas. The palate is fresh and crisp and offers
citrus and guava with a marked minerality.
Balanced with a crisp, satisfying finish. (VINTAGES
panel, Feb. 2013)
Light & Crisp
339119 (XD)
750 mL
$16.95
2
VINTAGES 5
AROMATIC
intense
aromas and
flavours,
WITH
THESE WINES
HAVE THE COMPLEXITY TO
PAIR WITH ALL
SORTS OF
FOODS WITH
exotic
flavours and
textures.
6 VINTAGES
flavourf
CAMPED ON
SOLID GROUND
BEAT THE HEAT
Greco di Tufo is the grape
of choice for the vast
majority of DOC quality
wines in Campania.
The soil here is predominantly tufo, a kind of rock
created from volcanic
ash; it imparts impressive
minerality to the wines.
Grillo is a native
Sicilian variety noted
for its ability to bear
up against intense
heat. It creates wines
that offer delicate
herbaceous and floral
tones.
FREE YOUR SENSES
Friulano is the modern name
for Sauvignonasse; though
similar in name to Sauvignon
Blanc, it’s quite different
stylistically. The grape flourishes in Colli Orientali del
Friuli, where it produces
superbly aromatic and floral
wines.
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TERREDORA LOGGIA DELLA SERRA
GRECO DI TUFO 2011
BASTIANICH ADRIATICO
FRIULANO 2011
DI GIOVANNA GRILLO 2011
DOCG, Campania
DOC Coli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli
TASTING NOTE: The 2011 Greco di Tufo
Loggia della Serra impresses for its energy
and pure focus. Smoke, slate, crushed
rocks and pears are all layered together in
a gorgeous, medium-bodied white. All the
elements meld together beautifully in this
striking, delineated white. There is an
understated intensity on the finish that is
hugely appealing. The Loggia della Sera
is the most complete and harmonious of
Terredora’s 2011 whites. Anticipated
maturity: 2013-2015. Score: 90 (Antonio
Galloni, erobertparker.com, Feb. 2013)
TASTING NOTE: A notably fragrant and
generous nose offering tantalizing notes of
lemon, orange pekoe tea, pear, pineapple,
white flowers and spice. The palate is lovely,
round and flavourful with touches of mint
and fresh herbs intermingled with the
aroma replays. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2013)
IGP Sicilia
Aromatic & Flavourful
277467 (XD)
750 mL
Featured on the cover
$19.95
1
The 2013 Gambero Rosso guide awarded
this white BMM, denoting a rating of “above
average to good.”
TASTING NOTE: Amazing floral notes
evoking white and yellow flowers, nectarine,
apricot, and grapefruit zest. The palate
is sunny, bright and balanced. Lots of zing
provided by a citrus-rind note that creates
a very dry finish. This will work as a sipper,
but will impress with seafood or light olio
pastas. (VINTAGES panel, June 2013)
343053 (XD)
983197 (XD)
750 mL
$17.95
1
750 mL
$15.95
1
New at VINTAGES
VINTAGES 7
medium-bodied
FRUITY
APPROACHABLE AND LIGHTER IN ALCOHOL,
THESE WINES PUT AN EMPHASIS ON fruit
flavours OVER THOSE IMPARTED BY OAK
AGEING. WITH structure and balance,
THEY’LL MATCH FOODS FROM GRILLED
CHICKEN AND PORK, TO PASTA AND PIZZA.
8 VINTAGES
UNYIELDING
EXCELLENCE
ON A FIRSTNAME BASIS
When yields are
restricted and the
grapes are allowed
to completely ripen,
Teroldego produces
exquisite wines with
rich black cherry notes
and ripe tannins.
The grape has a great
affinity for oak, and
the wines are excellent
candidates for your
cellar.
TY
Monica di Sardegna
is one of Sardinia’s
oldest red grapes. It
is also one of the
few grape names
permitted to appear
as part of the DOC.
Just remember the
Monica moniker and
you will never go
wrong in the store.
RUGGED AND
LASTING
The mountainous
Abruzzo region benefits
from the moderating
influence of the Adriatic
as well as the sun
exposure provided by
the vineyards’ sloping
aspect. Montepulciano
d’Abruzzo is often
consumed young but
can be aged for upwards of 10+ years.
ABRA CALABRIA
Historically Cirò produced
quite robust and full-bodied
wines, but increased use
of oak ageing (which this
wine underwent), is creating
increasingly nuanced and
approachable expressions.
The magic of winemaking.
TALAMONTI TRE SAGGI
MONTEPULCIANO
D’ABRUZZO 2008
MEZZACORONA
TEROLDEGO ROTALIANO
RISERVA 2009
DOC, Abruzzo
DOC, Alto Adige/Trentino
TASTING NOTE: Tre Saggi,
or three wise men, is a terrific
wine at a realistic price. This
luscious vintage shows bright
fruit nuances of black cherry
and currant backed by soft,
oak-inspired aromas of spice,
leather and tobacco. Special
Designation: Editor’s Choice
Score: 90 (Monica Larner,
Wine Enthusiast, June 2012)
TASTING NOTE: … Blackcurrant and black cherry fruit
leads, with a hint of prune
and clove oak spice … Dry and
verging on full bodied in the
mouth, this manages to balance
austere tannins, snappy acidity
and relatively savoury dark fruit
flavours really rather well indeed. Imbued with an impressively well resolved and soft
mouthfeel… perhaps not a ripe
and crowd pleasing style, but
it is a wonderful expression of a
traditionally vinified Teroldego ...
Score: 89 (independent-winereview.com, Nov. 15, 2012)
Medium-bodied & Fruity
204016 (XD)
$15.95
2
750 mL
Featured on the cover
732222 (XD)
$15.95
2
750 mL
IPPOLITO 1845 LIBER
PATER CIRÒ ROSSO
CLASSICO SUPERIORE
2010
ARGIOLAS PERDERA 2010
DOC, Calabria
TASTING NOTE: Complex
aromas of cherry, strawberry,
blueberry, leather and spice
on the nose. The palate is very
fruit forward and front-loaded
with red fruit flavours. There is
a lovely ripe fruit sweetness
to the core that also informs the
long finish. Excellent balance
and structure throughout. Enjoy
this with minestrone soup,
or with grilled chicken or pork.
(V INTAGES panel, Feb. 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Quite involved
aromas of leather, tobacco,
spice, anise and roses join the
excellent fruit notes to create
a complex and elegant nose.
The palate offers superb flavour
replays and red fruits supported
by underlying integrated acidity
and tannin. Tasty and very good.
An ideal partner for a variety
of barbecued meats, or for a
good ol’ spaghetti and meatball dinner. (VINTAGES panel,
Feb. 2013)
121061 (XD)
$14.95
2
DOC Monica di Sardegna,
Sardinia
297556 (XD)
$17.95
1
750 mL
750 mL
VINTAGES 9
full-bodied
SMOOT
big,
lush and powerful flavours WITH-
THESE ARE WINES THAT DELIVER
OUT OVERTLY GRIPPY TANNINS. WITH
COMPLEX AND LAYERED notes of rich
dark fruit, THEY’RE EXCELLENT WITH
GRILLED FOODS.
10 VINTAGES
FIRST-RATE
CHORISTER
AND SOLOIST
Quality minded producers have been
drawn to Nero d'Avola
by the body, colour
and ageing potential it
brings to a blend, as
well as for the powerful and impressive
wines it can produce
as a single varietal.
THE BAROLO
OF THE SOUTH
The dark-skinned
Aglianico grape
creates full-bodied,
highly tannic and
ageable wines in
Campania. In Puglia,
the grape produces
high-quality wines in
a style that is accessible much younger.
OTH
RECALIBRATING YOUR
EXPECTATIONS
IN A CLASS OF THEIR OWN
Negroamaro is grown virtually exclusively
in Puglia. When blended with Malvasia
Nera, which adds both colour and
aromatic characteristics, it produces
some of the most impressive wines
in the region.
Calabria’s proximity to Sicily is likely a
large reason why Calabrise, aka Nero
d’Avola, plays such a significant role. As in
Sicily, the grape is celebrated for both its
excellence as a component in blends and
for creating single-varietal wines.
TAURINO RISERVA SALICE
SALENTINO ROSSO 2009
FEUDO MACCARI NERO
D’AVOLA 2011
IPPOLITO 1845 CALABRISE
ROSSO 2011
GIROLAMO CAPO DI GALLO
AGLIANICO 2011
DOP, Puglia
IGT Sicilia
IGT Calabria
IGP Puglia
TASTING NOTE: This is primarily Negroamaro with a small
portion of Malvasia Nera.
Nice intensity on the nose with
an interesting floral lift and
suggestions of rich red cherry,
black fruit, warm earthy leather,
hickory and a hint of gingery
spice. The palate is smooth and
approachable with considerable
lush fruit and more leathery
tones. Good balance and complexity throughout. A fig note
emerges on the dry and lifted
finish. (VINTAGES panel,
July 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Suggestions of
smoke, prune, leather, cherry,
red fruit and lifted violet on the
nose. The palate is ripe and
round with superb fruit flavour
with touches of spice and
smooth tannins combining to
create a sensual and deeply
satisfying experience. This is an
excellent value that will shine
with grilled red meat. (VINTAGES
panel, Feb. 2013)
This wine was awarded BBM in
the 2013 Gambero Rosso.
TASTING NOTE: Complex and
layered aromas of plum, earth,
tar, black cherry, vanilla and
smoke. The palate offers notes
of earth, ripe black fruits, spice
and soft vanilla. The tannins
are soft and silky and beautifully
integrated. A lovely wine.
(V INTAGES panel, Feb. 2013)
177527 (XD)
$14.95
2
750 mL
TASTING NOTE: Significant
depth to the aromas here. Rich
notes of blackberry and cherry
ride on waves of smoke and tar
creating a gorgeous nose.
Excellent structure and balance
throughout with nice interplay
between the bright red fruit and
tannin. Closes with a spicy note
on the long finish. (VINTAGES
panel, Feb. 2013)
339101 (XD)
$14.95
2
268367 (XD)
$18.95
2
750 mL
750 mL
New at VINTAGES
338970 (XD)
$19.95
2
750 mL
New at VINTAGES
VINTAGES 11
CHARACTERIZED
BY intensity,
structure and
heft, THESE
ARE WINES THAT
OFTEN BENEFIT
FROM TIME
IN THE CELLAR.
Prominent
tannins MAKE
THEM IDEAL FOR
PAIRING WITH
ROBUST DISHES:
ROAST BEEF
AND RARE STEAK.
full-bodied
FIRM
12 VINTAGES
NOW AND ZIN
Primitivo is identical to
California's big, bold
Zinfandel. Derived from
the Latin, primitivus,
or first to ripen, the
name was coined in
the 18th century by
a monk who observed
that this vine’s fruit
ripened earlier than
others in his care.
M
BORN OF FIRE
The volcanic soils of
Taurasi produce the
greatest expression of
Aglianico in Campania.
Dark, concentrated and
ageable, Aglianico from
Taurasi has the potential
to make wines on par
with the giants of Piedmont, Veneto, and
Tuscany.
A BRIGHT FUTURE
WHEN IN ROME
Sagrantino di Montefalco must be
aged for 12 months in oak and a
further 18 months in bottle before
release. This is the signature wine
of Umbria, and many see it as
poised to take its place among the
likes of Chianti and Brunello.
Cesanese is notoriously difficult to grow and to vinify, and
great care must be taken to
create exceptional wines; this
may be why it’s rarely seen
outside of Lazio. These fruity,
layered and complex wines
are true treasures.
VILLA MORA MONTEFALCO
SAGRANTINO 2006
APOLLONIO TERRAGNOLO
PRIMITIVO 2007
VILLA RAIANO TAURASI
2008
CANTINE VOLPETTI
LE PIANTATE 2011
DOCG, Umbria, Unfiltered
IGP Salento Rosso, Puglia
DOCG, Campania
IGT Cesanese, Lazio
TASTING NOTE: Ripe, dark
and gamy, featuring notes of
grilled rosemary, bresaola
and macerated plum and fig,
as maturing notes of mushroom
and cured leather emerge on
the long, licorice-tinged finish.
Drink now through 2017.
Tasted twice, with consistent
notes. Score: 91 (Nathan
Wesley, winespectator.com,
Dec. 31, 2011)
TASTING NOTE: Coffee,
raisins and berry fruit on the
nose. Full bodied, chocolate
and mocha flavours, powerful.
Score: HHHKK (Decanter
World Wine Awards, 2012)
TASTING NOTE: A spicy, fullbodied red, offering dark,
piney wild berry and plum skin
fruit wrapped in a cloak of
firm tannins, with hints of ash
and underbrush fighting
through the finish. Needs time
in the cellar. Best from 2015
through 2025. Score: 91
(Nathan Wesley, winespectator.com, Dec. 31, 2012)
TASTING NOTE: Notes of blueberry, leather, vanilla, black
fruit and dry stones. Tangy and
youthful in the mouth with a
nice depth of black fruit flavour
supported by quite firm and
drying tannins. A nice match
for barbecued fare including
gourmet burgers, grilled steak
and pork. (VINTAGES panel,
Feb. 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
342394 (XD)
$19.95
2
750 mL
Full-bodied & Firm
211813 (XD)
$18.95
2
750 mL
Full-bodied & Firm
Full-bodied & Firm
344234 (XD)
$23.95
344242 (XD)
$15.95
3
750 mL
2
750 mL
Featured as our
Wine of the Month
VINTAGES 13
SERVING AUSSIE WHIT
Chuck another prawn on the barbie.
When most people think of Australian barbecue wines, they think robust
reds to match sizzling steaks. The flip-side of that story is that the island
continent Down Under makes a range of crisp, flavourful, food-friendly
whites that are equally good for grilling – especially with seafood. Come
and say g’day to the fresh face of Australian white wines!
14 VINTAGES
FOWLES STONE DWELLERS
CHARDONNAY 2011
Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria
TASTING NOTE: Vibrant, opentextured and crisply balanced,
with pear, pineapple and spice
flavors that remain tightly focused
through a long and expressive
finish. Drink now through 2016.
Score: 91 (Harvey Steiman, winespectator.com, Oct. 31, 2012)
Light & Crisp
336958 (XD)
$19.95
2
750 mL
New at VINTAGES
The phrase “Throw another shrimp
on the barbie” is in fact the result of
an intercontinental case of the broken
telephone game. When Crocodile
Dundee star Paul Hogan first uttered
the catchphrase for Australia’s
“Come and say g’day!”
tourism campaign in
1984, he actually said
“I’ll slip an extra shrimp
on the barbie for ya.”
What’s more, Australians
refer to shrimp as
“prawns” – the former was
chosen specifically for the
North American ear. And to top it all
off, you’re not likely to hear an Aussie
say they’re going to “slip” anything
on the barbie – the common slang for
throw is “chuck.” But no worries,
mate! No matter how you say it, grilled
shrimp is a perfect pairing with
Aussie white wine.
ITES?
fair
dinkum
lingo
ZONTE’S FOOTSTEP THE LOVE SYMBOL
SAVIGNIN BLANC 2010
Langhorne Creek, South Australia
TASTING NOTE: The bouquet is complex and different,
with a nuance of curry spice along with citrus, however
improbable that may seem. The palate, too, is quite edgy,
although not unpleasant. Drink [until] 2013. Score: 90
(James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, Nov. 7, 2011)
Light & Crisp
333237 (XD)
750 mL
$16.95
1
New at VINTAGES
VINTAGES 15
YALUMBA THE Y SERIES
VIOGNIER 2012
South Australia
TASTING NOTE: When Yalumba
first started making big noises
about viognier – over a decade
ago – the wines they often produced were big, spicy, hedonistic,
alcoholic numbers. This wine
is reminiscent of those releases –
with refinement. Indeed I’d
argue this wine suggests how far
Yalumba – and Australia – has
come with viognier. It’s just a good
wine, no trumpets – but with a
few signature flourishes. Ginger,
stonefruits, fleshy white nuts,
warm stewed apples. It’s big-ish
but not burningly so. It’s not just
another white white, it’s viognier
and proudly so. A wine like this
has a real place in the Australian
white wine drinking landscape.
I probably should rate it higher.
Drink: 2012-2013. Score: 89
(Campbell Mattinson, winefront.com.au, Oct. 15, 2012)
624502 (XD)
$16.95
2
750 mL
hot tip
Wrap king prawns
in prosciutto and
grill for the ultimate
flavour combo!
D’ARENBERG
THE HERMIT CRAB
VIOGNIER/MARSANNE 2011
McLaren Vale, South Australia
TASTING NOTE: The wonderfully
theatrical Chester Osborn is
better known for his reds than his
whites, but he has a suprisingly
subtle touch with the latter, as
this very lightly oaked blend of
Viognier with 32% Marsanne
demonstrates. It’s a spicy, pithy,
understated white, with good
crunch and zest, a hint of apricot
and a mealy, balanced finish.
Drink: 2012-2014. Score: 91
(Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com,
Dec. 5, 2012)
662775 (D)
$18.95
1
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750 mL
grill mates
Besides the classic match of
prawns (or shrimp, if you like) hot
off the barbie, these wines will
also suit other grilled fare:
•
•
•
•
Snags (sausages)
Yabbies (crayfish)
Brined pork chops
Chicken with grilled lemon
VINTAGES 17
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DISTILLED
TREASURES
PowerTrip
You’ll be transported by this intense Armagnac, perfected
over four generations by a family of French distillers.
18 VINTAGES
THE INSIDE STORY
GOOD TASTE
In the right hand of France is the glistening
amber cup of the Armagnac region. Cognac
gets more attention but Armagnac brandy has
more intensity, in part because of its singledistillation process (Cognac is double-distilled),
which leaves more robust flavours intact.
Armagnac production is an art that relies on ageing
and continuity. When the eau-de-vie goes into
the barrel, you want to know that someone you
trust is going to be around to bottle it in 25 years.
Great-grandfather Delord started out as a travelling
distiller – with his two trusted cows pulling his
still from farm to farm – eventually earning enough
to buy his own vineyard to grow the grapes for
Armagnac. He entrusted his craft and methodical
distillation process to his sons, who in turn
instructed their sons, who are now leading the
younger generation to acclaim. This 25-year-old
Armagnac received the “Extraordinary, Ultimate
Recommendation” score of 97 and the Chairman’s
Trophy, representing the best of the best, at
the Ultimate Spirits Challenge in 2011. It is listed
among the Spirit Journal’s Top 120 Spirits for
2013 (#33!).
Even the most dedicated Cognac lover will
be impressed by this Armagnac’s raw
power. Characterful with caramel, campfire
smoke and dried fruit notions followed
by a lingering finish.
SERVE IT UP
Though it’s traditionally served in a
brandy snifter, sipping it from a narrow
glass with a tapered chimney is the
modern way. It pairs well with decadent
fare such as foie gras, duck confit,
Roquefort cheese and a myriad of other
delights. Deeply satisfying as a digestif.
DELORD 25 YEARS OLD
BAS ARMAGNAC
France
280974
750 mL
$97.95
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE, SEE PAGE 21.
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VINTAGES 19
LOCAL
FIND
Astrid Brummer,
Ontario Wine Buyer
Love is a
Battlefield
The vineyard that this wine calls
home was a battlefield during
the War of 1812. Today, visitors
taking a winery tour can view
historic artifacts found on the same
soil where grapevines now flourish.
Winemaker Jeff Innes calls this
Sauvignon Blanc a “romantic blend
of Old and New World.” Beautifully
crafted and filled with sun-kissed
fruit flavours, it’s a perfect sip with
which to enjoy the serenity of a
summer’s day and reflect on this
land we love.
PALATINE HILLS
NEUFELD VINEYARD
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012
VQA Niagara Lakeshore
352344 (D) 750 mL
$18.00 1
For complete tasting
note see page 23.
An insider’s
guide to great
Ontario wines.
1.
2.
I love it
because...
It offers gorgeously ripe fruit
and delicious vanilla flavours.
It’s a great example of the exquisite
Savvy being made in Ontario.
3.
It’s magic when paired with
grilled chicken or seafood as
the summer sun sets.
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product notes
DRINKABILITY INDEX
This index is intended as a guideline and reflects the collective
view of our purchasing panel. The length of time wines should
be cellared is subjective and will depend on individual preferences, cellar temperature, storage conditions, etc.
1
2
3
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
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scale ranges from Extra Dry to Sweet: XD, D, M, MS, S. Please
discuss specifics with our Product Consultants.
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on the cover
Front:
Talamonti Tre Saggi Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2008
DOC, Abruzzo, Italy (204016, $15.95 page 9)
Bastianich Adriatico Friulano 2011
DOC Colli Orientali del Friuli, Italy (277467, $19.95 page 7)
Back:
Domaine Grand Veneur Clos de Sixte Lirac 2010
AOC, Rhône, France (076349, $23.95 page 34)
Ghost Pines Winemaker's Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Napa County/Sonoma County, California (135376, $21.95 page 25)
First Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Napa Valley, California (188110, $21.95 page 25)
SPIRITS
ARMAGNAC
DELORD 25 YEARS OLD BAS ARMAGNAC
This Armagnac was awarded The Chairman’s
Trophy for its category at the 2011 Ultimate Spirits
Challenge held in New York City.
TASTING NOTE: Vividly animated aromas of saddle
leather, figs, black raisins and oaky vanillin; flavor
profile includes fathomless tastes of prunes, dark
caramel and latter stages of rancio; magnificent
brandy. Score: 97 (F. Paul Pacult, Ultimate Spirits
Challenge, 2011)
280974
750 mL $97.95
Featured in Distilled Treasures
FRUIT WINE
SUNNYBROOK
CHERRY BLOSSOM WINE 2011
Quality Certified
(Gerald Goertz)
TASTING NOTE: This blend of Montmorency
cherries and black sweet cherries creates a
fascinating and quite lovely taste experience.
Aromas of sweet-and-sour cherry, potpourri and
dried fruits – almost reminiscent of a Tawny
Port – with an exciting cinnamon-orange tea
complexity. The palate is medium sweet, with a
tangy cherry core adding even more layers to the
flavour replays. A lovely harmony of sweetness
and sourness. Enjoy with unsweetened or semisweet fruit turnovers, or high-cocoa chocolate
desserts. (VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
Medium
331082 (M)
750 mL $18.95
1
CHAMPAGNE
JACQUART MOSAÏQUE BRUT
CHAMPAGNE
AC
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. Tasted
twice, with consistent notes. Score: 92 (Alison
Napjus, winespectator.com, Dec. 31, 2012)
Rich & Complex
664672 (XD)
750 mL $44.95
2
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2013 VINTAGES 21
SPARKLING WINE
TOTUS TUUS RESERVA CAVA
DO Penedès, Método Tradicional
(Bodegas Matilde)
JACKSON-TRIGGS ENTOURAGE
GRAND RESERVE SPARKLING
VQA Ontario, Méthode Classique
TASTING NOTE: Very interesting, rare sparkling
Savvy with complex notions of quince, grapefruit, green and yellow beans, flint, gravel and
wildflowers. It’s tangy and vibrant, yet there’s
a mellow overtone thanks to its maturity, while
citrus and tree fruit play about the edges. Fresh,
mouth-watering finish. A fine choice for breaded
or barbecued fish, or summer sipping on a warm
patio. (VINTAGES panel, June 2013)
Medium-bodied & Flavourful
353078 (XD)
750 mL $29.95
TASTING NOTE: (40% chardonnay, 18% xarel-lo,
18% macabeo, 18% parellada and 6% pinot noir):
Bright, green-tinged straw. Quinine, green apple
and pear on the nose and in the mouth. Bright
and nervy on entry, then richer in the mid-palate,
showing a touch of honeydew and building
spiciness. Finishes smooth and broad, leaving
pear and melon notes behind. Score: 88 (Josh
Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, Nov. 2011)
Rich & Complex
226282 (D)
750 mL $15.95
2
1
CANADA – WHITE WINE
ONTARIO
BIRD IN HAND SPARKLING
PINOT NOIR 2011
Adelaide Hills, South Australia
TASTING NOTE: The Pinot grapes for this wine
were harvested in the cool of night and then
fermented in stainless steel to maximize freshness and vibrancy. It’s a lively glassful of peach,
cantaloupe and strawberry notions that’s perfect
for sipping, nicely chilled, on a warm day. (VINTAGES
panel, Dec. 2012)
327429 (D)
750 mL $19.95
1
COFFIN RIDGE BONE DRY RIESLING 2012
VQA Ontario
TASTING NOTE: This is a light bodied, very dry
racy and mineral riesling with surprising length.
There is a stony character throughout. The nose
is a bit green, with lime and granny smith.
Surprising length with juiciness on the finish.
Some petrol and some flinty sulphur in there
as well. It was harvested from the Foxcroft
Vineyard on the Beamsville Bench. Score: 88
(David Lawrason, winealign.com, April 2013)
232744 (XD)
750 mL $17.00
PIERRE SPARR BRUT ROSÉ
CRÉMANT D’ALSACE
AC, Alsace, France, Méthode Traditionnelle
1
DANIEL LENKO OLD VINES
CHARDONNAY 2010
VQA Niagara Peninsula, American Oak
TASTING NOTE: With Pierre Sparr, a most
reliable producer from Alsace, France, you don’t
have to spend buckets to get a good quality
sparkler. This medium bodied coppery pink
bubbly made in the traditional (champagne)
method from 100 per cent pinot noir grapes has
lovely fresh wild berry tastes of strawberry and
raspberry with a touch of sweetness. Harmonious
and smooth it’s a perfect opener to a great
evening. (Margaret Swaine, The National Post,
Feb. 13, 2010)
TASTING NOTE: Made from vines planted in
1959, which Lenko says is the oldest planting
of Chardonnay in Canada. The wine is barrel
fermented and barrel aged in U.S. oak for
12 months, 80% new oak. A full-blown nose of
Bosc pear, butterscotch, coconut, ripe citrus,
toasted vanilla and a full pantry of baking spices.
It is wonderfully complex and rich on the palate
with gushing fruit, sweet oak spices and creamy
butterscotch all balanced out by a healthy vein
of acidity. Delicious and opulent. Score: 91 (Rick
VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, Dec. 29, 2012)
039016 (D)
750 mL $17.95
Full-bodied & Rich
352328 (XD)
22 VINTAGES SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2013
1
750 mL $22.95
2
FIELDING UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 2012
VQA Niagara Peninsula
CANADA – RED WINE
TASTING NOTE: Apple orchard and floral notes,
with stony mineral and a subtle undertone of
buttercream. Flavourful and pure with a mouthwatering acidity. A great example of how an
understated style of Chardonnay can still make
an impact. The finish is quite long, clean and
minerally. An excellent sipper, or lovely with
grilled pork chops. (VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
ONTARIO
Light & Crisp
164491 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
2
HENRY OF PELHAM FAMILY TREE
RED 2010
TASTING NOTE: This fresh, juicy blend – primarily
Shiraz with Cab Sauv, Cab Franc and Merlot –
sports a lifted nose of dark berry fruit, rich cherry
and roasted herbs. It rolls over the palate in endless,
delicious waves with black plum and currant
interlaced with boysenberry and spice. It’s mid
weight with good mouth feel and a balanced, fruitladen finish. What’s not to like? Score: HHHHK
(Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, Oct. 24, 2012)
247882 (D)
750 mL $18.95
2
PALATINE HILLS NEUFELD VINEYARD
VQA Niagara Lakeshore
(Jeff Innes)
BRITISH COLUMBIA
TASTING NOTE: Flinty and rocky with plenty of
fresh apple and nectarine with some pineapple
and hay adding complexity and depth. Off-dry with
a ripe fruit core. Bright acid and good minerality
provide balance. Pair this tasty and unique take on
Savvy with sushi or a spicy jalepeño dish. (VINTAGES
panel, July 2013)
TASTING NOTE: This is the Pinot Noir to drink
now while waiting for the reserve to be ready. This
wine has a fine dark hue. It begins with attractive
aromas of cherry, raspberry and mocha, leading
to bright cherry flavours, with mocha and toasty
oak subtly on the finish. The texture is already
showing the classic velvet of the variety. Score: 90
(John Schreiner, johnschreiner.blogspot.com,
April 14, 2013)
352344 (D)
750 mL $18.00
1
Featured in Local Find
QUAILS’ GATE PINOT NOIR 2011
VQA Okanagan Valley
585760 (XD)
750 mL $26.95
2
CANADA – ROSÉ WINE
ONTARIO
PILLITTERI ESTATES VIOGNIER 2011
TASTING NOTE: Peach, apricot and fresh flowers
with hints of cantaloupe. The palate is juicy and
fresh with lots of citrus character. Quite pretty with
impressive lifted grapefruit. A perfect summer
sipping Viognier. Nice addition to a meal of grilled
chicken kebabs. (VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
330894 (D)
750 mL $19.95
1
TAWSE SKETCHES OF NIAGARA ROSÉ
TASTING NOTE: A perennial favourite, this
Cabernet Franc-based rosé offers appealing
citrus, plum, and strawberry-rhubarb pie aromas
with a backdrop of fresh spring meadow. The
palate is fruity and lively, fresh and vibrant, with
a surge of refreshing acidity. (VINTAGES panel,
March 2013)
Easy-going & Fruity
172643 (D)
750 mL $15.95
1
USA – WHITE WINE
ST. FRANCIS CHARDONNAY 2010
Sonoma County
CALIFORNIA
TASTING NOTE: Aromas reminiscent of oak forest,
buttered toast, baked apple and grilled mango
create a winning combination on the nose. In the
mouth this is big and toasty but the oak is not
overpowering; it is well integrated and handled.
Lifted fruit notes – apple and melon in particular –
shine on the finish. Toasty smoke carries through
from beginning to end. Perfection with grilled pork
chops. (VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
J. LOHR OCTOBER NIGHT
CHARDONNAY 2011
Arroyo Seco, Monterey County
TASTING NOTE: This very impressive chardonnay
blasts intense, very spicy, floral, orange-tangerine,
lavender-licorice aromas. It is from a clone of
chardonnay known as Dijon 809, but much better
known here in Canada as chardonnay musque,
where the name is used on several Niagara
chards. It is very smooth, rich, fairly sweet and
citric – powerful not like others. Excellent length.
Tasted January 2013. Score: 90 (David Lawrason,
winealign.com, Jan. 15, 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
225375 (XD)
750 mL $26.95
750 mL $19.95
1
2
JEKEL VINEYARDS GRAVELSTONE
CHARDONNAY 2010
Monterey
TRUCHARD CHARDONNAY 2011
Carneros, Napa Valley
TASTING NOTE: This is a stylish, nicely pulled
back style that seems to clearly benefit from the
particularly gravelly soil and relatively cool, windy
climate of the Arroyo Seco AVA. Fruit is fresh and
sharp especially for a 2010, while acids are crisp
(only partial malolactic) and the palate is distinctly
dry; wood is a minor influence. All in all, this is a
food friendly, lively wine with lots of appeal and
good to very good length. Score: 88 (John Szabo,
M.S., winealign.com, April 17, 2013)
421016 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
Full-bodied & Rich
317131 (XD)
Wine Enthusiast also awarded this Chard a score
of 90. (May 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Well-focused on a tightly knit mix
of citrus, tangerine, pineapple and green pear,
expanding nicely on the finish and ending with
a lingering aftertaste. Drink now through 2016.
Score: 90 (James Laube, winespectator.com,
July 31, 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
060459 (D)
750 mL $34.95
2
1
OREGON
MICHAEL DAVID INCOGNITO WHITE 2011
Lodi
TASTING NOTE: A blend of chardonnay, sauvignon
blanc, semillon, viognier and roussanne, this
shows attractive aromatics and delicious flavours.
The fruit is nicely defined, concentrated and
complex, and it sits in perfect balance with the
bright acidity. It’s bright enough to sip on its own,
but will sing with food. Score: HHHHJ (Rod
Phillips, rodphillipsonwine.com, April 11, 2013)
339465 (D)
750 mL $19.95
1
CARABELLA DIJON 76 CLONE
CHARDONNAY 2009
Chehalem Mountains
TASTING NOTE: This is a full-bodied wine that
belies the notion that Oregon always makes a
sleeker style of Chardonnay. Here are ripe,
round flavors of peach and mango, wrapped in
naturally vivid acidity, with a warming sensation
in the finish. Best enjoyed soon, while fresh and
young. Score: 90 (Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast,
June 2012)
Full-bodied & Rich
180133 (XD)
750 mL $27.95
1
USA – RED WINE
FIRST PRESS
Napa Valley
(Delicato Family Vineyards)
CALIFORNIA
BONTERRA MERLOT 2010
Mendocino County
(Robert Blue)
Free sulphur: 8 mg/L
TASTING NOTE: Beautifully decadent aromas
and flavours of chocolate cake, cola, blackberry
jam and chocolate-dipped cherry. The palate is
wonderfully smooth with ripe, plush tannins
wrapped around all that chocolatey fruit. Long,
flavourful finish. Will make a meal of eggplant
parmigiana, mole poblano chicken or homemade
burgers even more delicious. (VINTAGES panel,
Feb. 2013)
984724 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
4 Organic product
TASTING NOTE: This Zinfandel comes from dryfarmed vines planted over a century ago, and the
concentration and complexity of the wine attests
to its impressive heritage. Notions of tilled earth,
dates, dark cherry, raspberry pie and mincemeat
delight the senses. On the palate it’s juicy and
voluptuous and wears its robust build gracefully.
Well balanced throughout, with great, almost
Port-like complexity on the finish. Drink over the
next 5 years with pulled pork or barbecued ribs.
(VINTAGES panel, June 2013)
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Featured on the back cover
GHOST PINES WINEMAKER’S BLEND
Napa County/Sonoma County
(Louis M. Martini Winery)
TASTING NOTE: Soft and delicious, this is for
drinking now, with a certain elegant fanciness.
The blackberry, cherry, currant and oak flavors are
complex and worth repeated sipping. Score: 89
(Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast, July 2013)
135376 (D)
750 mL $21.95
2
2
CLOS DU BOIS PINOT NOIR 2011
California
TASTING NOTE: Dark cherry, hickory smoke,
earth, lavender and cola on the nose. This is a
dark and smoky, brooding style of Pinot that is
rich in black fruit and earth tones. A good seam
of acidity keeps everything moving, while the
smoked meat note on the finish is an excellent
foreshadowing of the barbecued beef or lamb
you will be enjoying with this. (VINTAGES panel,
July 2013)
161273 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
188110 (XD)
750 mL $21.95
2
CLINE ANCIENT VINES ZINFANDEL 2011
Contra Costa County, Central Coast
719211 (D)
750 mL $19.95
TASTING NOTE: Campfire smoke, forest floor,
blackcurrant, tilled earth and vanilla on the nose.
The palate offers up a sea of flavour. This is
huge, ripe, powerful and concentrated. Drink this
incredible value in Napa Cab until 2020. Savour
with grilled steaks, pulled pork or venison
burgers. (VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
2
GROVE STREET
Sonoma County
TASTING NOTE: This sunny, approachable
Sonoma Cab serves up ripe raspberry and cassis,
with bramble and graphite complexity. Good
typicity and value here. Still a bit of grip on the
finish; you could cellar this one 3-4 more years,
though it’s drinking very well now. Pair with
blackened lamb. (VINTAGES panel, June 2013)
161190 (D)
750 mL $18.95
2
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USA – RED WINE CONT’D
OREGON
CALIFORNIA
ELK COVE PINOT NOIR 2011
Willamette Valley
HAVENS
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley
(Stonehedge Winery)
TASTING NOTE: Elk Cove is one of the most
venerable producers in Oregon – a relatively
young wine region in a global context. They’ve
been making wine for over 35 years, and have
proven their mettle as Pinot specialists. This
impressive specimen shows plenty of rich
peppery blackberry and raspberry character,
with impeccable balance. A fine choice for
prime rib. (VINTAGES panel, Jan. 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Big, concentrated and powerful
Cabernet teeming with intense campfire smoke,
new leather, licorice, blackcurrant and blackberry.
The sinewy tannins and brambly notions add a
feral aspect on the palate, and a smoked meat
character adds further intrigue. This could easily
cellar 8-10 years, or savour tonight with rare
steaks. (VINTAGES panel, June 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
340471 (XD)
750 mL $34.95
TASTING NOTE: Big, forceful, tightly wound
Sonoma Mountain Cab showing dark cherry,
blackberry, currant, wild blueberry, grilled herbs
and cedar with subtle whiffs of shoe polish and
mocha spice. Elegant despite its power, with
bright acidity and fine-grained tannins. The fruit
is lifted towards redcurrant and red plum on the
mid-palate. This will really come into its own with
1-2 more years under its belt, and could easily
last 7-8+. Pair with herb-crusted lamb grilled
rare. (VINTAGES panel, June 2013)
750 mL $39.95
TASTING NOTE: Beginning to offer hints of
mature complexity. Dried cherry, smoked meat,
leather, vanilla and raspberry jelly aromas with a
dry forest floor in the background. Smooth and
delicious. The lithe palate opens with some fresh
cherry added to the flavour replays. The balance,
structure and fine tannins suggest a lifespan that
will reward till 2018+. Mocha-dusted red-fruit
finish. Enjoy with prime rib or grilled steaks.
(VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
WASHINGTON STATE
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE
CANOE RIDGE ESTATE
Horse Heaven Hills
TASTING NOTE: Smooth and polished, with a
pleasant cocoa nib note adding interest to the
dark berry, currant and gentle herb flavors.
Shows depth and distinction. Best from 2013
through 2018. Score: 91 (Harvey Steiman,
winespectator.com, May 31, 2012)
955617 (XD)
750 mL $35.95
2
2
SAINTSBURY PINOT NOIR 2009
Carneros
359265 (XD)
750 mL $34.95
2
2
2
KENWOOD JACK LONDON VINEYARD
Sonoma Mountain
Full-bodied & Firm
944843 (XD)
234484 (XD)
375 mL $19.95
234534 (XD)
750 mL $37.95
2
COLUMBIA CREST H3
Horse Heaven Hills
TASTING NOTE: Polished and distinctive,
offering chocolate and espresso accents around
a supple core of cherry and fresh currant fruit.
The finish is well-defined, with a silky feel. Drink
now through 2019. Score: 90 (Harvey Steiman,
winespectator.com, Nov. 30, 2012)
210047 (D)
750 mL $19.95
2
Featured as our Wine of the Month
ARGENTINA – RED WINE
FABRE MONTMAYOU GRAN RESERVA
MALBEC 2010
Mendoza
AGOSTINO INICIO MALBEC 2011
Mendoza
TASTING NOTE: The 2011 Inicio
Malbec from Maipu is aged for six months in
used American and French oak. It has a very
composed bouquet that is well-defined, offering
perfumed mulberry and dark plum fruit that
billow with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied
with supple, ripe tannins, very crisp acidity and
attractive strawberry and cassis flavors towards
the harmonious finish. This is astounding quality
for the price. Drink now-2016. Score: 91 (Neal
Martin, erobertparker.com, Oct. 2012)
330670 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
2
CICCHITTI EDICIÓN LIMITADA
MALBEC 2008
Mendoza
TASTING NOTE: The 2010 Gran Reserva Malbec
comes from vines over 80 years old in Vistalba
and Las Compuertas cropped at 35 hectoliters per
hectare and aged in French oak for 12 months.
The oak is deftly folded into the fruit profile on the
well-defined nose with dark cherries, dark plum
and violets. The palate is very intense with elegant,
very fine tannins: supple and lithe. It is caressing
in the mouth, with impressive volume and fruit
intensity on the sorbet-like finish, the black cherry
infused with orange sorbet. Drink 2013-2020.
Score: 90 (Neal Martin, erobertparker.com,
Oct. 2012)
279802 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
TASTING NOTE: Cicchitti’s 2008 Malbec Edición
Limitada was sourced from 60+-year-old estate
vines. The wine was fermented with native yeasts
and went through malolactic fermentation in barrel.
It spent 18 months in French oak before bottling
without fining or filtration. Dark ruby red in color, it
offers up an enticing nose of cinnamon, clove,
smoke, lavender, black cherry, and black raspberry.
Dense, layered, and richly fruity on the palate, this
lengthy offering will evolve for 2-3 years; drink in its
prime from 2012 to 2023. Score: 91 (Jay Miller,
erobertparker.com, Dec. 2010)
260893 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
Gold Trophy winner at the 2012 Argentina
Wine Awards.
2
2
JOFFRÉ E HIJAS GRAND
Uco Valley, Mendoza
TASTING NOTE: Earthy/underbrush and spicedriven dark berry fruit aromas intro this mid-weight,
extremely well-balanced Cab. It’s tangy and racy
on entry and mid palate with red currant and sour
cherry broadening out on the spice-laden aftertaste with cassis and ripe dark berry fruit. Ratchets
up a notch or two poured with meat-laden pizza
or spaghetti Bolognese. Score: HHHJK (Vic
Harradine, winecurrent.com, Oct. 29, 2011)
In select stores. Limited availability.
243212 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
DIETER MEIER PURO CORTE 2010
Agrelo Alto, Mendoza
(Ojo de Vino)
SOTTANO RESERVA DE FAMILIA
Mendoza
Free sulphur: 14 mg/L. The wine is a blend of 34%
Malbec, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Syrah.
TASTING NOTE: Notions of cedar, leather, violets,
spice box, black cherry, and black currant point
to a deep, rich, succulent wine with layered
flavors, a velvety texture, and a sense of elegance.
This nicely proportioned, lengthy effort will overdeliver for another 5-7 years. It is an outstanding
value. Score: 90 (Jay Miller, erobertparker.com,
Dec. 2011)
TASTING NOTE: The 2009 Reserva de Familia
Cabernet Sauvignon has a well-defined bouquet
that is almost Bordeaux-like, armed with blackberry, cedar and graphite aromas. The palate
is medium-bodied with crisp tannins and a rigid
backbone that informs its Medoc-like (think
Pessac-Leognan), reserved finish, which is
focused and satisfying. This is well-crafted and
should reward several years in bottle. Drink now2020. Score: 90 (Neal Martin, erobertparker.com,
Oct. 2012)
305094 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
Full-bodied & Firm
324707 (XD)
2
750 mL $24.95
2
2
ARGENTINA – RED WINE CONT’D
EMILIANA WINEMAKER’S SELECTION
SYRAH 2011
Casablanca Valley
ZOLO MALBEC 2012
Mendoza
(Fincas Patagónicas)
TASTING NOTE: Malbec’s dominant position as
Argentina’s signature red is well established in the
minds (not to mention the palates) of wine lovers
across the globe. This example is made in an
approachable and quaffable style that suggests
layered blackberry and tar aromas and flavours
with a light tannic touch on the finish. Ideal for
grilled burgers or pork chops. (VINTAGES panel,
Oct. 2012)
183905 (XD)
750 mL $13.95
2
212407 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
CHILE – RED WINE
TASTING NOTE: De Martino is one of the leading
and most innovative smaller family producers in
Chile, if over 500 acres of organically tended
vineyards in central Maipo makes them “smaller.”
This pours very dark ruby-black. It has a ripe
cassis, herbs and chocolate nose with some
meaty character. It’s full bodied, fairly dense and
well balanced, with some green caper, herbs and
chocolate. Quite thick and dense, with excellent
length. Approachable now; should hold for five
years at least. (David Lawrason, winealign.com,
Jan. 2013)
2
TABALI RESERVA
Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley is the best-known wine-growing
appellation in Chile. This warm region specializes,
justifiably, in Cabernet Sauvignon.
TASTING NOTE: Deep ruby-purple colour
foreshadows aromas and flavours of fresh black
cherry, blackcurrant, cedar plank and woodsmoke. It’s medium-full bodied, juicy and round
with mouth-coating, slightly chewy, ripe, youthful
tannins. Stick it in your cellar for 3-5 years, or
decant and enjoy with steak fajitas and hearty
black bean soup. (VINTAGES panel, Nov. 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
058446 (D)
EMILIANA SIGNOS DE ORIGEN
PINOT NOIR 2011
Casablanca Valley
750 mL $14.95
2
AUSTRALIA – RED WINE
Aged for 10 months in French oak, this is an
exemplary example of cool climate New World
Pinot. Expect notes of fresh red fruits with
touches of spice. Flavourful and well balanced,
this wine delivers on the crisp acidity one
expects of Casablanca Pinot. Pair with planked
salmon or duck.
325670 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
4 Organic product
DE MARTINO LEGADO RESERVA
CARMENÈRE 2010
Maipo Valley
236059 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
TASTING NOTE: Rich and dark with fleshy blackberries and black plums. Full-bodied with smoky,
toasty oak core. This was the first Chilean winery to
adopt the international environmental standards of
the ISO 14001 back in 2001. This organic wine is
a blend of Syrah, Merlot, and Viognier grapes. A
dazzling display with depth, richness and concentration. Enjoy it tonight with your favourite grass-fed
beef dish. Pair with: barbecued ribs coated in a
spicy sauce, char-grilled lamb cutlets, barbecued
chicken. Drink: 2012-2015. Score: 90 (Natalie
MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, April 28, 2013)
2
BIRD IN HAND
TWO IN THE BUSH MERLOT/
Adelaide Hills, South Australia
TASTING NOTE: Chocolate-dipped cherry, cassis,
vanilla and cocoa powder on the nose. Smooth
and velvety with a lifted quality to the fruit on the
palate and some grip to the tannins – enough
to make this really shine with grilled steaks or
burgers. (VINTAGES Panel, July 2013)
4 Organic & biodynamic product
327759 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
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PAXTON SHIRAZ 2011
McLaren Vale, South Australia
TOURNON MATHILDA
VICTORIAN SHIRAZ 2010
Victoria
(Michel Chapoutier)
TASTING NOTE: Paxton calls its eco-conscious
approach to vineyard work “back to the future,”
signifying a return to hands-on farming techniques
and a focus on natural vineyard health. Brimming
with deep, powerful dark berry fruit and plum
jam notions, this classic Australian Shiraz is so
impressive you’ll swear there are 1.21 gigawatts
coursing through your glass. Pair with organic
steaks or peppercorn-mushroom burgers. (VINTAGES
panel, Dec. 2012)
327403 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
TASTING NOTE: Smooth and spicy, tart on
balance but ripe in flavor, with a black pepper
edge to the cherry and nutmeg notes. Not
imported into the U.S. Drink now through 2015.
Score: 89 (Harvey Steiman, winespectator.com,
Web Only, 2012)
336966 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
2
4 Organic & biodynamic product
STONIER PINOT NOIR 2011
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
TASTING NOTE: Delightful! Happy cherries tickle
the senses. Lovely satin texture and finish that
makes you long for more and more. Elegant and
balanced yet so vibrant. Perfect for a long evening
of conversation. Pair with: basil pesto, planked
salmon, roast chicken. Drink: 2012-2016.
Score: 92 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com,
April 6, 2013)
025338 (XD)
750 mL $26.95
2
WESTEND COOL CLIMATE SERIES
TEMPRANILLO 2010
Hilltops, New South Wales
TASTING NOTE: A fragrant, lifted and varietal
expression of tempranillo, with cola, charcuterie
and lots of spice on display; the palate is fleshy
and vibrant, with a succulent note to the acidity
and added freshness from the Amaro bitterness of
the tannins. A friendly, savoury wine for just about
any occasion. Drink [until] 2016. Score: 92 (Ben
Edwards, winecompanion.com.au, July 17, 2012)
333393 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
2
TAHBILK ESTATE SHIRAZ 2009
Nagambie Lakes, Central Victoria
TASTING NOTE: It spends 18 months in French
oak but it’s never been an excessively oaked
style of red. It’s a wine with a long history but it’s
really come into its own over the past 15 years
(the early-mid 1990s weren’t great for this label
but since 1998 it’s had a string of hits). This
2009 version is in the groove. Ripe and fruitdriven with trademark savoury/leathery edges.
Gum leaf and sandalwood, gummy tannin and a
satisfyingly chewy finish. Excellent buying. Drink:
2014-2020+. Score: 91+ (Campbell Mattinson,
winefront.com.au, Jan. 4, 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
214742 (XD)
750 mL $22.95
ZEMA ESTATE CLUNY
CABERNET/MERLOT 2008
Coonawarra, South Australia
TASTING NOTE: Good hue, although not starbright; cassis, blackcurrant and earth aromas
lead into a lively, punchy medium- to full-bodied
palate, again with cassis to the fore prior to finegrained tannins on the finish. Score: 92 (James
Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 11, 2011)
325910 (XD)
750 mL $26.95
2
2
NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE
BLIND RIVER SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012
Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island
TASTING NOTE: The 2012 vintage was estategrown in the Awatere Valley and mostly handled
in tanks; 10 per cent was fermented in seasoned
oak barriques. Mouthfilling and finely poised,
it is ripely herbaceous, with some ‘tomato stalk’
notes, excellent delicacy and intensity, a touch
of complexity, and a crisp, racy finish. Drink till
2015. Score: HHHHK (Michael Cooper, Buyer’s
Guide to New Zealand Wines, 2013)
141499 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
JULES TAYLOR
PINOT NOIR 2011
Marlborough, South Island
TASTING NOTE: The wine is beautifully framed by
velvety tannins, and well supported by lovely cherry,
plum and floral aromas. It’s balanced, harmonious
and pleasingly dry on the finish. Score: Pure Gold
(Air New Zealand Wine Awards, 2012)
329805 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
2
1
SOUTH AFRICA – WHITE WINE
SPINYBACK SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012
Nelson, South Island
(Waimea Estates)
LA VIERGE ORIGINAL SIN
WO Hemel-en-Aarde
TASTING NOTE: Suggestions of hot river stones
splashed with water, oodles of fruit flavours –
passionfruit, melon, red capsicum and fresh
guava, intense with a crisp, lively finish. Good
Value. Score: HHHHK (Charmian Smith, Otago
Daily Times, Feb. 20, 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Classic styling in 2011 thanks to
cool growing conditions, good handling, minerality
& earth, elegant & tight focus, with an extended
finish. Score: HHHHK (Christine Rudman,
Platter’s South African Wine Guide, 2013)
694737 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
340430 (XD)
750 mL $13.95
1
1
NEW ZEALAND – RED WINE
SOUTH AFRICA – RED WINE
HÃHÃ PINOT NOIR 2011
Marlborough, South Island
ERNIE ELS BIG EASY 2011
South Africa
TASTING NOTE: Hãhã is a Māori word
that means savoury and luscious. This ripe and
elegant wine, with its notes of cherry, raspberry,
vanilla and spice, lives up to the name. Pair this
exceptionally well-priced Pinot Noir with grilled
salmon, and you’re laughing. (VINTAGES panel,
Nov. 2012)
TASTING NOTE: This is a pseudo-Southern
Rhone blend using Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault,
Mourvedre and Viognier, with the addition of
Cabernet Sauvignon; easy style as its label
suggests; sweet berries, crusty nose, herbaceous,
light yet quite flavorful and dry finish. (Sherwin
Lao, Manila Standard Today, Feb. 12, 2013)
331116 (XD)
750 mL $21.95
220038 (D)
750 mL $19.95
2
2
FRANCE – WHITE WINE
SIMONNET-FEBVRE CHABLIS 2010
AC
ALSACE
David Lawrason also gave this wine a rating of
90 points in Oct. 2012.
ANDRÉ BLANCK ET SES FILS
ROSENBOURG PINOT BLANC 2011
AC Alsace
TASTING NOTE: ... Lovely peach, nectarines and
minerals aromas, with flavours that are bright with
golden apple, lemons and limes. Alsatian pinot
blancs are often hidden gems. Food suggestion:
French onion tarts. Score: 90 (Gordon Stimmell,
The Toronto Star, Aug. 31, 2012)
TASTING NOTE: Textbook Chablis here from the
excellent 2010 vintage; expect a solid dose of
chalky minerality, tart green apple, lemon fruit
and saliva-inducing acidity. Well-assembled
and terrific length for the price category. A very
reliable choice when Chablis is the order of the
day. Score: 90 (John Szabo, M.S., winealign.com,
Sept. 2012)
626606 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
041780 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
2
LOIRE
BORDEAUX
DOMAINE CHAUVEAU LA CHARMETTE
POUILLY FUMÉ 2011
AC
CHEVAL QUANCARD
RÉSERVE BLANC 2011
AC Bordeaux
TASTING NOTE: With a tropical fruit aroma of
pineapple juice and a touch of spice, this is an
attractive, fragrant wine. It has good balancing
acidity to accompany the fruitiness, making for
an ultimately lively and crisp effort. Special
Designation: Best Buy. Score: 90 (Roger Voss,
Wine Enthusiast, Feb. 2013)
336842 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
1
TASTING NOTE: Classic Old World Sauvignon Blanc
that’s pure lemon light and crispness. Not much
oak evident here; great mouth-watering juiciness
for food. Not grassy, just refreshing and focused ...
classic with great finesse and length. Pair with:
Asian pork tenderloin, asparagus and sugar snap
pea soup, chanterelle mushroom stuffed chicken
breast, potatoes au gratin, curry dusted scallops.
Drink: 2012-2015. Score: 91 (Natalie MacLean,
nataliemaclean.com, April 28, 2013)
274357 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
BURGUNDY
DOMAINE DE LA CROIX SENAILLET
SAINT-VÉRAN 2010
AC
DOMAINE DE LA GITONNIÈRE
TOURAINE 2011
AC
Gold Medal winner at Concours des Vins du
Val de Loire, 2012.
TASTING NOTE: From an organically farmed
property, with vines on chalk and clay soil, this is
a wonderfully precise and proper wine – no
overripeness or blockbuster oak here. The melonand apple-tinged fruit is finely complemented by
crisp, balancing acidity. Effortlessly enjoyable.
Highly Recommended. Score: 91 (decanter.com,
June 22, 2012)
TASTING NOTE: Classic Loire Sauvignon Blanc
aromas of asparagus, peapods and citrus are
joined by a lovely note of freshly mown grass.
The palate offers excellent replays with a crisp
acidity. Good mineral note and a great finish.
Enjoy this value priced wine with seafood in a
light butter sauce. (VINTAGES panel, Nov. 2012)
Light & Crisp
337832 (XD)
168914 (XD)
750 mL $13.95
4 Organic product
750 mL $22.95
2
1
FRANCE – WHITE WINE CONT’D
CHÂTEAU HAUT-COLOMBIER 2009
AC Côtes de Bordeaux – Blaye
RHÔNE
Gold Medal winner at the 2011 Concours
Général Agricole in Paris.
PERRIN & FILS RÉSERVE
CÔTES DU RHÔNE BLANC 2012
AC
TASTING NOTE: Built around the Grenache Blanc
grape, this is a mouthfilling, round and satisfying
wine with lively notions of white flowers, white peach,
honeydew melon and lemon drop. There’s a touch
of smoky mineral there too. Bright acidity brings
lifted citrus and green fruits on the palate. Pair with
roast chicken. (VINTAGES panel, June 2013)
499509 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
Full-bodied & Firm
336891 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
2
1
CHÂTEAU LA FLEUR
GRANDS LANDES 2010
AC Montagne Saint-Émilion
FRANCE – RED WINE
BORDEAUX
CHÂTEAU BEAULIEU
COMTES DE TASTES 2009
AC Bordeaux Supérieur
TASTING NOTE: A minerally and fruity wine, but
subdued and balanced. Medium-bodied, with fine
tannins and a long finish. Score: 88-91 (James
Suckling, winespectator.com, Web Only, 2010)
191999 (XD)
750 mL $18.85
TASTING NOTE: This is toasty, but integrated,
with soft, spice-coated structure guiding the
mulled plum, fig and blackberry fruit. A late
twinge of chalk adds some length and definition.
Drink now through 2014. Score: 88 (James
Molesworth, winespectator.com, 2012)
TASTING NOTE: Smoked meat dominates the
nose here with blackberry, dark cherry, leather
and mocha notes adding complexity and intrigue.
Quite mouthfilling and generous in style with
excellent fruit concentration and more mocha on
the mid-palate. The tannins are fleshy and meaty.
This charming wine will be a favourite alongside
braised meats or smoky steaks. (VINTAGES panel,
July 2013)
336909 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
2
2
CHÂTEAU LAROCHE JOUBERT
2010
AC Côtes de Bourg
CHÂTEAU CROIX-MOUTON 2009
AC Bordeaux Supérieur
TASTING NOTE: A big-time sleeper in this vintage,
this dense purple wine from Jean-Philippe Janoueix
over-delivers for its humble pedigree. A blend of
86% Merlot and the rest mostly Cabernet Franc, it
is a surprisingly big wine (over 14% alcohol) with
notes of smoky barbecue, kirsch, blackberries,
coffee and cassis. Luscious tannins, low acidity
and a textured, multi-dimensional mouthfeel make
for an impressive Bordeaux Superieur. Drink it over
the next 3-5 years. Score: 90 (Robert Parker Jr.,
erobertparker.com, Feb. 2012)
192120 (XD)
750 mL $19.85
2
TASTING NOTE: [Translated from the French]
Damien Dupuy moved onto the family farm in 2010,
a nice 66 ha property and birthplace of reliable
value wines. This wine was elected a jury favourite
for the vintages 2008 and 2003, and the 2010 is
in the same vein. This blend dominated by Merlot
received a controlled oak stay (twelve months in
vats and six months in barrel) that highlights its
power, richness and complexity. Lightly wooded,
measured and delicate, with vanilla, chocolate and
toast, allowed to express on the nose and palate a
sweet fruit reminiscent of ripe cassis and sweet
jam. Robust, the palate is based on a frame of fine,
silky tannins and lingers on the fruity finish. A wine
that is at once attractive and appealing, and one
that will benefit from a further two to three years of
aging. Score: HHK (Guide Hachette, 2013)
340307 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
2
CHÂTEAU PEYRABON 2010
AC Haut-Médoc
BEAUJOLAIS
TASTING NOTE: Rock solid, with a gutsy frame of
roasted apple wood and a full-bodied core of plum,
boysenberry and black currant fruit. Dense and
chewy, displaying spice-studded grip on the finish
that courses along vivaciously. Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink
now through 2020. Score: 91 (James Molesworth,
winespectator.com, Web Only, 2013)
DOMAINE DES HOUDIÈRES
FLEURIE 2011
AC
Full-bodied & Firm
336925 (XD)
750 mL $28.95
2
Gold Medal winner at the 2012 Concours Général
Agricole de Mâcon.
TASTING NOTE: Very fine, poised Gamay
brimming with plum, redcurrant, sour cherry and
cured meat aromas. It’s nice and bright on the
palate with an enticingly silky texture. Solid value
in Cru Beaujolais. A good choice for veal chops.
(VINTAGES panel, June 2013)
342725 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
2
MIDI
CHÂTEAU PRIEURE CANTELOUP 2009
AC Côtes de Bordeaux
TASTING NOTE: A potential sleeper of the vintage,
this Merlot-dominated blend reveals an exuberantly
fruity, lush wine with lots of black currant, cherry,
and plum-like fruit. Full-bodied and fleshy, it is
ideal for drinking during its first 5-6 years of life.
(Tasted once.) Score: 87-89 (Robert Parker Jr.,
erobertparker.com, April 2010)
194415 (XD)
750 mL $18.85
2
CHÂTEAU DE PENNAUTIER
TERROIRS D’ALTITUDE
CABARDÈS 2009
AC
(Comte Nicolas de Lorgeril, Prop.)
Gold Medal winner at the 2011 Concours Général
Agricole in Paris.
TASTING NOTE: This eclectic blend of 30% Syrah,
25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10%
Grenache, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cot (aka
Malbec) serves up exquisitely concentrated red
fruit and cassis, with attractive chicory and driedfruit undertones adding complexity. A very fine
wine from a leading Southern French producer.
Drink over the next 2-3 years with charcuterie
and cheeses. (VINTAGES panel, Nov. 2012)
328187 (D)
750 mL $16.95
2
CHÂTEAU TIRÉ PE 2009
AC Bordeaux
RHÔNE
TASTING NOTE: Chocolate cake, graphite,
currants, vanilla bean, leather and a touch of tar
on the complex and layered nose. Deep dark
fruits supported by ripe approachable tannins.
Beautiful structure and balance. This will impress
mightily when paired with a grilled leg of lamb.
(VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
CHÂTEAU FORTIA CUVÉE DU BARON
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2010
AC
191247 (XD)
750 mL $21.85
2
TASTING NOTE: A superb 2010, showing ample
heft to its core of crushed fig, plum and blackberry
fruit, beautifully laced with espresso, bay leaf and
warm stone notes, and then all carried by the racy
precision of the vintage, with ample but sleek
structure and a long, seamless finish. Best from
2014 through 2027. Score: 92 (James Molesworth,
winespectator.com, Oct. 15, 2012)
959999 (XD)
750 mL $38.95
2
FRANCE – RED WINE CONT’D
FRANCE – ROSÉ WINE
RHÔNE
PROVENCE
DOMAINE GRAND VENEUR
CLOS DE SIXTE LIRAC 2010
AC
(Alain Jaume & Fils)
MIRAVAL ROSÉ 2012
AC Côtes de Provence
TASTING NOTE: In addition to these gorgeous
Chateauneuf du Papes, Domaine Grand Veneur’s
2010 Lirac Clos de Sixte is outstanding. It is a fullbodied, rich, textural wine with abundant blue and
black fruits interwoven with garrigue and licorice.
Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Score: 92 (Robert
Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Oct. 2012)
TASTING NOTE: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
have released their first wine, a 2012 rosé from
their Provence estate, Château Miraval. In a
blind tasting of a flight of Provençal rosés at
Wine Spectator’s New York office, the wine was
refined and elegant, with pure flavors of dried
red berry and tangerine, and a focused finish
with flint and spice notes. Score: 90 (Kim Marcus,
winespectator.com, March 18, 2013)
076349 (XD)
750 mL $23.95
Medium-bodied & Dry
342584 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
2
DOMAINE MARIE BLANCHE
CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES
SIGNARGUES 2010
AC
TASTING NOTE: Another superb wine from the
Southern Rhône’s blockbuster 2010 vintage, this
one offers outstanding bang for the buck. Rich,
juicy, expressive and fruit-driven with tons of
cassis and plum accented by tar, tobacco and
spice notes. A good choice for herbed beef
skewers or Jamaican beef patties. (VINTAGES panel,
Nov. 2012)
328179 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
1
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PETIT RIMAURESQ GRENACHE/
CINSAULT/SYRAH ROSÉ 2012
AC Côtes de Provence
(Domaine Rimauresq)
Domaine Rimauresq takes its name from the
Real Mauresque, the river that flows through the
vineyards. This pretty pink wine flows with tangy
red berry, floral, herbal and mineral notions. A
crisp, clean summer sipper or a fine partner for
lamb burgers.
Easy-going & Fruity
276360 (XD)
750 mL $13.95
1
RHÔNE
MAS DES BRESSADES
CUVÉE TRADITION 2011
AC Costières de Nîmes
DOMAINE LAFOND ROC-ÉPINE
TAVEL ROSÉ 2012
AC
(Jean-Pierre & Pascal Lafond, Prop.-Récolt.)
TASTING NOTE: An even split of Grenache and
Syrah that is fermented in stainless steel and aged
all in concrete tank, the 2011 Mas des Bressades
Costières-de-Nîmes Cuvée Tradition is a supple,
elegant offering that has sweet cherry and darker
berry styled fruits, loads of spice, violets, and
licorice aromatics, medium body, and a silky,
polished texture. This builds in richness and depth
in the glass and has fine polished tannin lending
focus and length on the finish. Upfront and oh
so drinkable, it is a completely delicious red and
should be consumed over the coming 2-4 years.
Score: 88 (Jeb Dunnuck, therhonereport.com,
Sept. 2012)
TASTING NOTE: A serious dry rose, the 2012
Rose Roc-Epine, made from mostly Grenache,
Syrah and Cinsault, offers up a knockout profile
of ripe cherries, currants, rose petal and crushed
stone-like minerality to go with a medium-bodied,
rich, yet beautifully dry and focus mouthfeel.
No lightweight, with solid extract and density, this
impressive Tavel stays light, refreshing and
clean through the finish. Enjoy it over the coming
year or two. Drink now-2013. Score: 91 (Jeb
Dunnuck, erobertparker.com, June 2013)
143099 (D)
750 mL $14.95
Medium-bodied & Dry
950709 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
2
1
PERRIN RÉSERVE ROSÉ 2012
AC Côtes du Rhone
GREECE – RED WINE
TASTING NOTE: Beautiful rosé bursting with
wild strawberry, redcurrant, rhubarb jelly and
garrigue. Quite tangy and dry on the palate, with
a crisp, clean finish. Sip on its own, or enjoy
with seared scallops prepared with fresh herbs.
(VINTAGES panel)
BOUTARI NAOUSSA 2008
PDO Naoussa
Medium-bodied & Dry
719062 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
1
GERMANY – WHITE WINE
TASTING NOTE: ... Its hallmark is always refinement and balance. It is never a rustic Xinomavro,
but … it still preserves its essence and characteristics and expresses its terroir well … Caressing in
texture, yet increasingly powerful as it fleshes out
in the glass … it lingers on the palate and grips it.
… With extended aeration, it will show increasing
transparency and character, becoming earthier
and purer, more complex and transparent and
become interesting as well as tasty. It shows
the ability to change into something more with
age and it should age gracefully. … If you like
Xinomavro – or Barbaresco – this is a fine
overachiever … It is well worth seeking out. While
approachable with some air, it is pretty tight.
Drink 2013-2025. Score: 91 (Mark Squires,
erobertparker.com, Feb. 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
023218 (XD)
MOSEL
DR. HEIDEMANNS-BERGWEILER
BERNKASTELER BADSTUBE
RIESLING KABINETT 2011
2
ITALY – RED WINE
TASTING NOTE: Racy, with plenty of plushness.
Spicy notes mingle with cream, baked peach
and dried apricot flavors. Finishes pure, with ripe
citrus notes that show hints of ginger snap. Drink
now through 2023. Score: 92 (Kim Marcus,
winespectator.com, Nov. 30, 2012)
331850 (M)
750 mL $19.95
750 mL $12.95
2
TUSCANY
CAPARZO
ROSSO DI MONTALCINO 2010
DOC
TASTING NOTE: Rich and full of juicy plum,
cherry and sweet berry notes, this red oozes
charm without sacrificing varietal character.
Harmonious and long. Drink now through 2016.
Score: 90 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com,
Oct. 15, 2012)
SCHMITGES
ERDENER TREPPCHEN RIESLING
SPÄTLESE 2011
Prädikatswein
333575 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
TASTING NOTE: Truly late picked, the grapes for
the Treppchen Spätlese had been given every
opportunity to accumulate sweet grapefruit and
orange aromas and a fine layer of minerality.
A fresh citrusy flavour is ably aided and abetted
by a sound measure of juicy acidity, and while
I would not necessarily rank this in the upper
echelons of complexity right now, it ranks highly
on the Richter scale of instant pleasure. Superior.
Score: 17 (out of 20) (Michael Schmidt,
jancisrobinson.com, June 5, 2012)
TENUTA DI TRECCIANO CHIANTI COLLI
SENESI 2011
DOCG
Off-dry & Fruity
336180 (M)
750 mL $25.95
2
TASTING NOTE: A pretty, elegant red, whose
juicy texture sets the stage for raspberry, black
currant, violet and mineral flavors. Silky and
backed by solid, refined tannins. Best from 2013
through 2020. Score: 90 (Bruce Sanderson,
winespectator.com, Oct. 31, 2012)
086314 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
2
2
ITALY – RED WINE CONT’D
VILLA ANNABERTA AMARONE
DELLA VALPOLICELLA 2009
DOC
TUSCANY
International Trophy Winner for Best Red Varietal
Over £10 at the 2012 Decanter World Wine Awards.
VOLPAIA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2010
DOCG
TASTING NOTE: The 2010 Chianti Classico is
quite pretty in this vintage. Sweet dark cherries,
mint, wild herbs and licorice are some of the
many layers that emerge from this finely-knit
Chianti Classico. The 2010 reveals the aromatic
profile typical of this high-altitude site, but with
more concentration of fruit than is typically the
case in a cooler year such as 2010. The Chianti
Classico is 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot and
Syrah, aged for 12 months in cask. Anticipated
maturity: 2012-2020. Score: 89+ (Antonio Galloni,
erobertparker.com, June 2012)
953828 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
4 Organic product
2
CANTINE RIONDO
APPASSIMENTO 2010
IGT Rosso Veneto
TASTING NOTE: Fans of Ripasso will want to give
this unique red a try. Made with Veneto’s native
Corvina grape in tandem with Merlot, it employs
the region’s famed grape-drying technique to
intensify the dark cherry, fig, plum and mocha
spice notions, and add depth and roundness to
its mouthfeel. Superb value. Enjoy with mushroom
risotto or grilled eggplant-and-mushroom kebabs.
(VINTAGES panel, Oct. 2012)
2
PASQUA BLACK LABEL RIPASSO
VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE 2010
DOC
2
PORTUGAL – RED WINE
TASTING NOTE: Cherry red color. Bursts with
spicy, grapy and fig-like aromas that last long into
the sniffing phase. In the mouth, the tannins bring
a tight astringency and structure that plays down
the fruit at first but then in the aftertaste ripe
flavors of dates and nuts take command. Special
Designation: Excellent, Highly Recommended.
Score: 90 (Ultimate Wine Challenge, 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
342774 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
2
SPAIN – WHITE WINE
EIDOSELA ALBARIÑO 2011
DO Rias Baixas
TASTING NOTE: Juicy and full-bodied with
delicious layers of dark fruit flavours. Great price!
Very easy-drinking, in fact, this wine goes down
slippery fast! Pair it with hearty meat dishes and
your favourite easy-going sitcom like The Big Bang
Theory or Modern Family. Pair with: steak, ribs,
pasta with a Bolognese sauce, grilled veggies,
turkey, pasta. Drink: 2012-2016. Score: 90 (Natalie
MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, April 28, 2013)
203968 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
338921 (XD)
750 mL $35.95
BURRO VELHO
ARAGONÉS/SYRAH 2010
Vinho Regional Tejo
VENETO
326595 (D)
750 mL $13.95
TASTING NOTE: Charcoal nose over a spicy,
savoury palate with good depth of black fruit. Hints
of sour cherry, liqueur red fruit and dark tobacco
touched with chocolate on a fruity, polished style
with good freshness. Score: HHHHH (Decanter
World Wine Awards, 2012)
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TASTING NOTE: Light yellow. Expressive
aromas of green apple, quince and lemon curd,
with a strong mineral overtone. Sappy and
focused on the palate, offering spicy orchard fruit
flavors that are lifted by zesty acidity and a touch
of white pepper. Closes with impressive clarity and
length, leaving a spicy note behind. Great value
here. Score: 90 (Josh Raynolds, International Wine
Cellar, Sept. 2012)
336271 (XD)
750 mL $13.95
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JOSÉ PARIENTE VERDEJO 2012
DO Ruedo
TASTING NOTE: Clean, crisp and pretty
expression of the Verdejo grape here. There’s an
interplay of peach, pink grapefruit, floral and
smoky mineral notes on the aromas that carry
over to the palate where they’re joined by tangy
green apple. The 2011 vintage of this wine scored
90 or more from several major publications – this
as-yet-unreviewed 2012 is a worthy successor.
Enjoy with grilled fish, prawns or pork sausages.
(VINTAGES panel, Jan. 2013)
Light & Crisp
345058 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
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COTO DE IMAZ GRAN RESERVA 2001
DOCa Rioja
(El Coto de Rioja)
TASTING NOTE: Toasty and elegant from the
beginning. The nose breathes Christmas spice
and mature berry fruits, while the palate deals a
persistent structure and acidity for added spine.
Tastes a little rooty and savory, with root beer and
chocolate notes to the finish. Drink now or hold
thru 2016. Score: 92 (Michael Schachner, Wine
Enthusiast, May 2011)
976811 (XD)
750 mL $30.95
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SPAIN – RED WINE
BERONIA RESERVA 2008
DOCa Rioja
TASTING NOTE: Rioja (REE-hoe-Ha!) is a state of
flux these days. You have a raft of producers
sticking to their old ways, another raft (can you
have 2 rafts?) modernizing and making wine in the
international style … But Beronia seems to skirt all
these issues and make great wine at a good value
year after year. They’re neither classic nor new,
producing a wine that definitely has seen some oak
but remains fresh and vibrant in the mouth. If
you’re new to rioja, this is a great place to start –
with the proviso that as you progress you’ll often
run into more expensive bottles that aren’t quite as
good. The 2005 vintage of this wine was sublime,
but the current offering – 2008 – is also a winner.
(Neal McLennan, westernlivingmagazine.com,
March 26, 2013)
050203 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
TASTING NOTE: Vivid ruby. Deeply pitched
aromas of dark berries and cherry, with notes of
vanilla and cola adding complexity. Fleshy and
smooth, offering plush blackberry and bitter
cherry flavors and displaying good energy.
Finishes with resonating spiciness, a touch of
mocha and very good length. Quite rich and
fleshy for a wine from this often erratic vintage.
Score: 90 (Josh Raynolds, International Wine
Cellar, Sept. 2012)
292763 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
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BODEGA DEL ABAD
ABAD DOM BUENO CRIANZA 2006
DO Bierzo
TORRES CELESTE CRIANZA 2010
DO Ribera del Duero
TASTING NOTE: Spain’s Bierzo region is in the
midst of a renaissance for creating fine wines
from its traditional Mencia grape. Here the
variety’s trademark notes of plummy dark fruit
and herbs are embroidered by lovely cocoa,
earth and kirsch accents and wrapped in solid
tannins. Finishes long and strong. Exceptional
value, and a must-try for any wine lover curious
about why Bierzo is on everyone’s lips these
days. (VINTAGES panel, Jan. 2013)
244699 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
FINCA NUEVA CRIANZA 2008
DOCa Rioja
TASTING NOTE: Few monikers stir the passions
of lovers of Spanish wine like the legendary name
Miguel Torres. This Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo)
is sourced from an altitude of 895 metres – hence
the cosmological allusion in the name. Packed
with fresh plum and cherry accented by vanilla
and floral notes, this solidly built wine will be a
star performer when paired with grilled steaks or
lamb. (VINTAGES panel, Jan. 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
210872 (XD)
750 mL $22.95
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SOTTANO RESERVA DE FAMILIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009
ZOLO MALBEC 2012
DE MARTINO LEGADO RESERVA CARMENÈRE 2010
EMILIANA SIGNOS DE ORIGEN PINOT NOIR 2011
EMILIANA WINEMAKER’S SELECTION SYRAH 2011 4
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CHÂTEAU LA FLEUR GRANDS LANDES 2010
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IPPOLITO 1845 CALABRISE ROSSO 2011
IPPOLITO 1845 LIBER PATER CIRÒ ROSSO CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2010
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CAPARZO ROSSO DI MONTALCINO 2010
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AC Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
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BROCHET-HERVIEUX PREMIER
CRU BRUT CHAMPAGNE 1997
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Superb suggestions of nuts, lemon
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92 points (The Globe & Mail)
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Prädikatswein, Mosel, Germany
Almond, vanilla and apple aromas
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90 points (winespectator.com)
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SPARKLING RED 2012
DOCG Brachetto d’Acqui,
Piedmont, Italy
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VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
341776 (M) 750 mL $11.95
Earn 6 Bonus reward miles
IGT Toscana, Italy
069377 (XD) 750 mL $15.95
Other Wines & Spirits
Look for this sign
on VINTAGES shelves
DOM PÉRIGNON BRUT CHAMPAGNE 2003
ASBACH URALT
AC, France, With Gift Box
280461 (XD) 750 mL $222.95
Germany
021089 750 mL $33.55
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wine shopping
You may have noticed
we’re now including wine
“styles” with our tasting notes
in this catalogue and in stores.
This new 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.
meet the wine styles
reds
whites
Light-bodied & Fruity
Full-bodied & Firm
Light & Crisp
Off-dry & Fruity
Full-bodied & Rich
sparkling wines rosés
Light & Fruity
Medium-bodied &
Flavourful
Rich & Complex
Soft & Off-dry
Easy-going & Fruity
Medium-bodied & Dry
fortiﬁed wines dessert wines
Dry
Medium
Sweet
Lightly Sweet
Medium Sweet
Lusciously Sweet
good to know
Shopping Information
• Products in this Release Catalogue can be obtained at VINTAGES
locations across Ontario. Quantities are limited, and product
availability varies by store.
• Customers can ask for products to be transferred between
stores, pending availability, 2 weeks after the release date. Contact
your local store.
• Customers outside the Toronto and Ottawa areas can order
products in this Release Catalogue not found in their local LCBO
or VINTAGES store by submitting a request to their store by 11 a.m.
the Tuesday before the release date. There’s no limit on quantities
requested, but availability is not guaranteed.
Online Product Search
Looking for a product, or a store that stocks it? Check out our
product search engine at vintages.com. You can search by keyword
or LCBO number, or click the Advanced Search link to browse
by category, country, region and price. Vintages.com also features
special offers, events, a store locator and other information.
Release Catalogue and VINTAGES Latest newsletter
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If you currently receive the Release Catalogue via regular mail at
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In our next catalogue…
August 31, 2013
FEATURE STORIES
• Keeping score: 90+ wines
• Celebrated Champagnes
BENCHMARK
FONTERUTOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO 2010
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (977629)
ARRIVE IN STYLE
MONTES ALPHA PINOT NOIR 2011
Leyda Valley, Chile (143214)
FRONT COVER
MER SOLEIL BARREL FERMENTED
CHARDONNAY 2010 Santa Lucia Highlands,
Monterey County, California (958975)
VILLA I CIPRESSI ZEBRAS
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2006
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (270595)
Plus... watch for these and dozens
of other exciting NEW products
WHITE & SPARKLING WINES
TWO RIVERS OF MARLBOROUGH
CONVERGENCE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand (277707)
SCHRECKBICHL COLTERENZIO PINOT GRIGIO
2012 DOC Südtirol-Alto Adige, Italy (293399)
ANTECH GRANDE RÉSERVE BRUT
BLANQUETTE DE LIMOUX 2011
AC, Languedoc-Roussillon, France (656470)
RED WINES
We’re easy to find
There are over 300 convenient
VINTAGES locations across Ontario.
To find the one nearest you,
use the store search on vintages.com.
GUARDIAN PEAK SHIRAZ 2011
WO Western Cape, South Africa (652602)
VALSERRANO CRIANZA 2009
DOCa Rioja, Spain (338863)
CHÂTEAU HYOT 2010
AC Côtes de Bordeaux, Castillon, France (063537)
VINTAGES
D I S C O V E R O U R L AT E S T
Prices not available at press time.
THE PERFECT ACCESSORY
Few Hollywood premieres can compete
with the star power behind the inaugural
release of this blockbuster rosé. The
production team of Brangelina (yep, that
Brangelina!) and the Perrin family of
Château de Beaucastel present an enchanting wine with appearances by
strawberry and orange flavours plus a hint
of spice. Make a grand entrance with
this stylish, highly rated rosé and earn
rave reviews of your own.
MIRAVAL ROSÉ 2012
AC Côtes de Provence,
France
342584 (XD) 750 mL
$24.95
90 points
(winespectator.com)
Medium-bodied & Dry
FOR COMPLETE
TASTING NOTE,
SEE PAGE 34.
Wardrobe:
Holt Renfrew
Location:
Shangri-La Hotel,
Toronto
pg.25
pg.34
pg.25
V I N TA G E S
55 Lake Shore Blvd. East
Toronto, Ontario, M5 E 1 A4
3096149
Please enjoy responsibly.
Catalogue No. 519
Cette publication est également
disponible en français.
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Summer Whites A simple way to shop for wine

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