{"id":15618,"date":"2013-05-28T08:59:57","date_gmt":"2013-05-28T12:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/?p=15618"},"modified":"2022-08-15T18:49:12","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T22:49:12","slug":"lcbo-ottawa-rideau-and-saq-gatineau-wine-tastings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/lcbo-ottawa-rideau-and-saq-gatineau-wine-tastings\/","title":{"rendered":"LCBO Ottawa Rideau and SAQ Gatineau Wine Tastings"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Here’s a list of wines offered for tasting at the Rideau Street LCBO in Ottawa and the SAQ Selection Store in Gatineau across from the casino. I’ll update this as I get new lists of the wines. You may also want to inquire about the classes held at these stores that provide additional opportunities to taste more wines.<\/p>\n

Here are the wine tastings<\/strong><\/a> in Toronto and Oakville. I find it doesn’t take long to taste the wines and I fit it in when I’m doing errands in the neighbourhood where the store is located. There is a minimum fee to taste the wines that varies by store.<\/p>\n

LCBO Rideau Street
\n275 Rideau Street (at King Edward)
\nOttawa, Ontario K1N 5Y3
\n613-789-5226<\/p>\n

Tutored Tasting Classes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Tasting Bar Hours<\/p>\n

Here are the wines offered until September 22<\/strong> at the Vintages Tasting Bar downstairs (a new list usually comes out every second Monday):<\/p>\n

$2.00 TASTING<\/p>\n

DANIEL LENKO GEW\u00dcRZTRAMINER 2009
\nOntario VQA, Canada \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0VINTAGES 356832\u00a0 $24.95
\nKEW VINEYARDS MARSANNE\/VIOGNIER 2012
\nOntario VQA, Canada\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0VINTAGES 355834\u00a0 $18.95
\nGrilled pineapple, peach, applesauce, smoke and crushed rock aromas. Big and robust with oodles of smoke and rocks on the palate. This is not a timid wine, despite the doily character of the label. Pineapple and apple again on the finish. This will be an amazing partner for a dinner featuring barbecued chicken or pork, try it with barbecued pork ribs. (VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
\nLUNA BEBERID GODELLO 2011
\nBierzo, Spain\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0VINTAGES 344648\u00a0\u00a0 $17.95<\/p>\n

ROLLY GASSMANN RIESLING 2009
\nAlsace, France \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0VINTAGES 328898\u00a0 $20.95<\/p>\n

$2.00 TASTING
\nSTONIER PINOT NOIR 2011
\nVictoria, Australia \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0VINTAGES 25338 $20.95
\nDelightful! 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)<\/p>\n

MALIVOIRE MOTTIAR VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2009
\nOntario VQA, Canada\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0VINTAGES 125252 $39.95<\/p>\n

EDUARDO FERREIRA LICOR DE ANIS ANISETTE LIQUEUR
\nPortugal\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0VINTAGES 627372 $21.95<\/p>\n

$3.00 TASTING
\nO. FOURNIER ALFA CRUX 2004
\nMendoza, Argentina \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0VINTAGES 52704 $31.25
\nThis blockbuster Argentine red blends 50% Tempranillo, 30% Malbec and 20% Merlot.\u00a0 Amazingly ripe and deep wine from 2004, so it’s all that it’s going to be. Thick and figgy aromas bring bacon, mint and cool, cushiony cola notes. The palate is megasaturated with chocolaty oak and dark berry power galore. Remains oaky on the finish; a massive wine to drink now through 2017. Score – 93. (Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast, Aug. 2011)<\/p>\n

$3.00 TASTING
\nOLIM BAUDA NIZZA BARBERA D’ASTI 2009
\nPiedmont, Italy \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0VINTAGES 340018 $35.95<\/p>\n

QUINTA DE VENTOZELO VINTAGE PORT 2003
\nDouro, Portugal VINTAGES 336354 $48.95
\nStill in the flush of youth, this creamy-textured vintage Port strikes all the right notes, from complex aromas to powerful flavors. Blackberry, plum and earth notes finish long, buttressed by supple tannins. Based on the rapid maturation of the 2001 and 2002, drink this one from 2010-2020. Score – 92. (Joe Czerwinski, Wine Enthusiast, June 2006)<\/p>\n

4.00 TASTING
\nFERRER BOBET 2006
\nPriorat, Spain \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0VINTAGES 267914 $59.00<\/p>\n

G. MICLO POIRE WILLIAMS GRANDE R\u00c9SERVE EAU-DE VIE
\nFrance \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0VINTAGES 327296 $67.95
\nRich pear aromas and flavours presented in a smooth, creamy, intense, full bodied package. Despite the flavour intensity the balance here is such that this is also soft and easy. Wonderful. The finish is spicy and simply outstanding. (Vintages panel, Oct. 2012)<\/p>\n

$5.00 TASTING
\nBERTHET-BONDET VIN DE PAILLE C\u00d4TES DU JURA 2007
\nJura, France\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0VINTAGES 324806 $48.95
\nThis is fascinating, from the amber-gold colour in the glass right through to the delicious finish. The aroma profile is superb, opening with oxidative notes of roasted almond, white raisins and dried apricot followed by iced tea, hay bale, candied ginger and honeycomb. The palate is a full-bodied and impressively complex marvel; the flavours just go on and on. This is a must-try. (Vintages panel, July 2013)
\nCLAVE DE T\u00c1BULA 2008
\nRibera Del Duero, Spain \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0VINTAGES 293795 $99.00<\/p>\n

$6.00 TASTING
\nCH\u00c2TEAU BRANAIRE-DUCRU 2009
\nBordeaux, France \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0VINTAGES 201525 $114.85<\/p>\n

$7.00 TASTING
\nCAKEBREAD DANCING BEAR RANCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON\/CABERNET FRANC 2009
\nCalifornia, USA \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0VINTAGES 220459 $155.95<\/p>\n

Tasting Bar Hours<\/p>\n

I’ll get a more complete list with product numbers soon<\/p>\n

Ch\u00e2teau Fortia Blanc et Rouge
\nCroses hermitage blanc
\nMer soleil
\nClos du bois
\nCorullon red
\nThe calvo garrage
\nStags leap
\nD\u2019agassac
\nNeyers
\nHeitz penino
\nValley of the noon
\nVeraton
\nSt francis<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Posted with permission of the LCBO and SAQ.<\/span><\/p>\n

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