This week’s wine reviews and value picks cover all price points, styles and regions: I’ve recommended a total of 86 wines. You can add my Top Wine Picks to your custom shopping list by clicking on the little shopping cart icon. Natalie [table id=21 /] You get all of my wine tasting notes and scores when you subscribe to my wine reviews for $2.10 a month, the cost of less than two litres of gas in return for memorable wine paired meals.
Wine Picks
Cellars Wines from France, Spain, Italy and Argentina from the November 12 Vintages Release
TRAPICHE FAUSTO ORELLANA DE ESCOBAR SINGLE VINEYARD MALBEC 2007 – $39.95 On the edge of being GPCi worthy (a bit too expensive for the years it can be cellared). Trapiche is an outstanding and a consistent producer. Their single vineyard is especially good. If you want to treat yourself and see the difference between a $15 and a $40 Malbec, this is a good opportunity. You don’t need to be an expert to taste the difference. D’ARENBERG THE DEAD ARM SHIRAZ 2007 – $54.95 I really like D’Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz, but the reviews were not as […]
Zesty Rieslings, Big Red Wines (Malbec, Syrah) and Silky Pinot Noir Among Best Wines in the Vintages Release October 29
This week’s wine reviews and value picks cover all price points, styles and regions: I’ve recommended a total of 46 wines. You can add my Top Wine Picks to your custom shopping list by clicking on the little shopping cart icon. Here’s to the haunting memories these wines will bring you on October 31! Natalie [table id=20 /] You get all of my wine tasting notes and scores when you subscribe to my wine reviews for $2.10 a month, the cost of a couple of apples a month in return for memorable wine paired meals.
Terrific Cellar Wines from Spain, Italy and France in the LCBO Vintages Release October 29
Spain – 2009 Bodegas J.C. Conde el Arte de Vivir – $15.95 I had this wine last year (it cost $2 less last Oct). A good wine, still a good price. Look for a modern style Spanish wine. Black fruit flavors. Juicy. Excellent for BBQ. Try one, see if you like the style, and if so, stock ’em up for day to day. Spain – 2001 Rioja Bordón ‘Gran Reserva‘ – $23.95 Don’t even think twice here. 2001 was a great vintage in Rioja. Gran Reserva is an indication for the quality (as well as the aging process). 10 years […]
Spectacular Red Wines from Tuscany and Piedmont plus Premium wines from Argentina lead the Vintages Release October 15
The highlights of the October 15 Vintages Release of wines include some specactular red wines from Tuscany and Piedmont as well as premium red and white wines from Argentina. You can get all 62 of the best wines and bargain wines that I’ve recommended that include a wide range of prices, styles and regions by subscribing to my wine reviews. You can also add my Top Wine Picks to your custom shopping list by clicking on the little shopping cart icon. The weather may be getting cooler, but you can warm up and stock up with these terrific wines. Natalie [table […]
Terrific Thanksgiving wines: Niagara Riesling, Australia Chardonnay, Argentina Malbec in the Vintages Release October 1
You can browse all 60 of the best wines and bargain wines that I’ve selected for October 1 that include most price points, styles and regions. There are plenty of picks here for Thanksgiving wines, including some terrific pinot noir and riesling wines from several regions. You can also add my Top Wine Picks to your custom shopping list by clicking on the little shopping cart icon. Get ready for the festive season ahead of us! Natalie [table id=2 /] You get all of my wine tasting notes and scores when you subscribe to my wine reviews for $2.10 a […]
Cellar Wine Treasures from Rioja, Rhone Valley, MacLaren Vale, Bordeaux and Barossa Valley
By Gaby Israel 2005 Baron de Ley Reserva – $19.95 I had this wine from its 1998 vintage. Never failed. Very consistent. Typical Rioja Reserva. From the successful 2005 vintage expect one of the best $20 you’ll spend this release. Goes very well with lamb. 2008 D’arenberg Grenache The Custodian, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia – $19.95 Yet another consistent producer, this time from Australia. I find D’Arenberg “The Custodian” always rewarding. It’s the kind of wine that you take a big sip, sit back, relax and feel at home. This wine is the “2005 Baron de Ley Reserva” competition […]
2008 Bordeaux wines, silky New Zealand Pinot Noir, rich California Chardonnay lead September 17 Vintages Release wines
Here we are, already mid-month with 58 of the best wines and value wines from the September 17 Vintages Release. As usual, I’m just spotlighting my top picks here, but you can get the complete list of wine reviews. Drop any of the Top Wine Picks into your virtual shopping basket to create your own list. You’ll find that out wine picks search engine has been improved dramatically, so finding those wine gems is easy. [table id=17 /] You get all of my wine tasting notes and scores when you subscribe to my wine reviews for $2.10 a month, less […]
Top food and wine apps by Toronto Star include the bar code bottle scanning app
We are thrilled that the Toronto Star recommended our app as one of the essential food and wine apps. The story doesn’t appear to be online yet, but here’s the print version … If you’re older than 24 and can’t read this text, here it is: Natalie MacLean Wine Picks & Pairings Free; iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry Perhaps the only wine app you’ll ever need. A search for what goes best with sauvignon blanc turns up a list of suggestions including friend chicken and dim sum. Select a wine to read the reviews, check its availability at your nearest LCBO […]
Stellar Cellar Wines from the Rhone, Bordeaux, Australia and Italy for August 20
By Gaby Israel All of the following wines can sit in the cellar for 8-12+ years (in ideal conditions) which makes them GPCi-worthy: the cost divided by the number of cellaring years is lower than 3.5. Depending on your budget this weekend, I’d buy 2-6 bottles from each. 2008 Pirramimma Cab Sauv $24.95 – Pirramimma has never produced anything less than exciting. From their beautiful Petit Verdot, to Shiraz and this Cab Sauv. Just bang-on and affordable. 2007 Dauvergne Ranvier Vin Rare Gigondas $31.95 – The Gigondas is a bit more expensive than usual (most 07 are sold at the […]
