{"id":7240,"date":"2012-04-05T20:50:47","date_gmt":"2012-04-05T20:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/?p=7240"},"modified":"2022-08-17T18:32:04","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T22:32:04","slug":"michel-picard-chardonnay-wine-men-of-gotham-shiraz-grenache-faustino-v-tempranillo-best-lcbo-wines-vintages-release-april-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/michel-picard-chardonnay-wine-men-of-gotham-shiraz-grenache-faustino-v-tempranillo-best-lcbo-wines-vintages-release-april-14\/","title":{"rendered":"Michel Picard Chardonnay, Wine Men Of Gotham Shiraz Grenache, Faustino V Tempranillo: Best LCBO Wines Vintages release April 14"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Here are my top picks from the April 14 Vintages Release. You can also get all 73 of my Best Value<\/a><\/strong> Wines and Top Rated<\/a><\/strong> Wines for red, white, rose, sparkling and dessert wines that encompass many price points, styles and regions. I\u2019ve also already posted my picks for April 14.<\/p>\n

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2011 Famiglia Bianchi Chardonnay, Mendoza<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Lovely especially for the price. Rich and round with green apple aromas and a toasty richness. Drink: 2012-2015.\u00a0 1461\u00a0 $14.95\u00a0 Score: 88\/100. Best Value White Wine<\/p>\n

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2011 Crios Torront\u00e9s Domino Del Plata, Argentina<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A profusion of white flowers and happiness. Just the right amount of acidity for almost all dishes, except maybe steak. Lively and pretty. Life is beautiful. Drink: 2012-2015.\u00a0 1834\u00a0 $12.95\u00a0 Score: 89\/100. Best Value White Wine<\/p>\n

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2011 Filus Torront\u00e9s, Argentina<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Pretty and simple with lots of light laughter and pleasure. White flowers and lime lift. Drink: 2012-2014.\u00a0 273581\u00a0 $13.95\u00a0 Score: 88\/100. Best Value White Wine<\/p>\n

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2010 Catena Chardonnay, Argentina<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Oh yum! Buttery richness drips around a green apple core of vibrancy. Full-bodied, but not heavy. One of the best chardonnays I have tasted in a while. Drink: 2012-2017.\u00a0 918805\u00a0 $19.95\u00a0 Score: 92\/100. Top Rated White Wine<\/p>\n

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2010 Inniskillin Riesling, Ontario<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Petrol and peach: love it! Don’t be put off if you haven’t heard that description before; it’s wonderful, especially for food. Terrific mouth-watering acidity makes it a match for seafood, salads and cream sauces.\u00a0Wonderful! Drink: 2012-2016.\u00a0 105387\u00a0 $17.95\u00a0 Score: 89\/100. Best Value White Wine<\/p>\n

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2009 Michel Picard Chardonnay, France<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This has got to be a typo on the price! Hazelnut richness wraps itself gorgeously around green apple and peach notes. Full-bodied and generous and round and you won’t get another Burgundian chardonnay at this price for a very long tim my friend. Drink: 2012-2016.\u00a0 264440\u00a0 $17.95\u00a0 Score: 91\/100. Best Value White Wine<\/p>\n

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2009 Pierre Sparr Pinot Gris, France<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Absolutely fantastic, and a steal at this price! Gorgeous aromas of white peach and melon with just a hint of light spice on the finish. Medium- to full-bodied and delicious. Drink: 2012-2016.\u00a0 983395\u00a0 $14.95\u00a0 Score: 90\/100. Best Value White Wine<\/p>\n

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2011 Dog Point Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Grassy great and refreshing! It’s a burst of lemon sunshine on a cloudy day. Great food wine. Drink: 2012-2014.\u00a0 677450\u00a0 $20.95\u00a0 Score: 90\/100. Top Rated White Wine<\/p>\n

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2009 St. Francis Chardonnay, California<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Full-bodied and rich with toasty oak and green apple notes. Drink: 2012-2016.\u00a0 317131\u00a0 $19.95\u00a0 Score: 90\/100. Top Rated White Wine<\/p>\n

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2008 Grant Burge Grenache Shiraz Mourv\u00e8dre, Australia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

An incredibly rich and concentrated with intense aromas and layers of blackberry liqueur flavour. Demands hearty meat dishes and won’t be satisfied until you are. Bring it on! Drink: 2012-2016.\u00a0 236257\u00a0 $33.95\u00a0 Score: 94\/100. Top Rated Red Wine<\/p>\n

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Wine Men Of Gotham Shiraz Grenache Wineinc, Australia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Rich and warm with a wrap-around-you comfort. Black fleshy ripe fruit with a comforting blanket of smoky oak. Terrific wine, especially for the money. Drink: 2012-2015.\u00a0 269324\u00a0 $14.95\u00a0 Score: 88\/100. Best Value Red Wine<\/p>\n

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2009 Tamaya Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Reserva, Chile<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Pine forest with a mocha snowfall dusting. Full-bodied, smooth and savoury. Bring on the meat! Drink: 2012-2015.\u00a0 62497\u00a0 $15.95\u00a0 Score: 89\/100. Best Value Red Wine<\/p>\n

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2009 Ch\u00e2teau Beausejour Vign. Sudrat-Melet, France<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A terrific wine for the money! Full-bodied with black fruit and smoke. You won’t find Bordeaux at the price-quality ratio often. Decant for 2 hours Drink: 2012-2015.\u00a0 264267\u00a0 $14.95\u00a0 Score: 89\/100. Best Value Red Wine<\/p>\n

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2009 Ch\u00e2teau De Mercey, France<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A juicy pinot with pleasantly sour cherry and cranberry aromas and flavours. I love this style but its an acquired taste as it’ not fruity or ripely sweet. Drink: 2011-2018.\u00a0 264531\u00a0 $22.95\u00a0 Score: 92\/100. Top Rated Red Wine<\/p>\n

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2010 Monte Del Fr\u00e1 Bardolino, Italy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Love it! Peppery and peppy with ripe blackberry and black plum aromas and flavours. Very delicious! Drink: 2012-2014.\u00a0 134544\u00a0 $12.95\u00a0 Score: 88\/100. Best Value Red Wine<\/p>\n

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2010 L’antico Di Burchino Chianti, Italy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This lovely, juicy, full-bodied organic\/biodynamic wine has just 6 mg\/l of free sulphur. It’s a pleasant treat for the senses, both nose and mouth. Great food wine for pork chops or grilled chicken. Drink: 2012-2014.\u00a0 160457\u00a0 $13.95\u00a0 Score: 89\/100. Best Value Red Wine<\/p>\n

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2008 Antinori Solaia, Italy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Spectacularly Taste this once in your lifetime, especially from a great vintages like this one. Liquid velvet that caresses the senses. Dark fleshy fruit, earthy tones and a finish that doesn’t end. Drink: 2014-2022.\u00a0 987586\u00a0 $249.95\u00a0 Score: 98\/100. Top Rated Red Wine<\/p>\n

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2008 Herdade Penedo Gordo Vinho Tinto, Portugal<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Love it! Mocha-rich and fleshy dark berries. I want to sink into this wine and come out after I\u2019ve had my fill. As a voluptuary, this is my kind of wine. Rich, full-bodied and velvet smooth. What an amazing price. Pair with: lamb. Drink: 2011-2014.\u00a0 218339\u00a0 $13.95\u00a0 Score: 90\/100. Best Value Red Wine<\/p>\n

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2008 Spier, South Africa<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Juicy and ultra-delicious! Wow, it comes on with so many different aromas: mocha, fleshy blackberry and savoury goodness. Drink: 2012-2015.\u00a0 263632\u00a0 $19.95\u00a0 Score: 93\/100. Top Rated Red Wine<\/p>\n

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2004 Rioja Bord\u00f3n, Spain<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Love that mature leather and tobacco flavour! Palate is more seductive than the nose. Age and wisdom have their benefits when it comes to wine as well. This is seductively smooth and complex; a contemplative wine. Full-bodied and elegant. Drink: 2012-2016.\u00a0 114454\u00a0 $22.95\u00a0 Score: 91\/100. Top Rated Red Wine<\/p>\n

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2009 Belle Glos Pinot Noir, California<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A gorgeous and beautifully concentrated pinot noir that displays the best of what California is capable of with this varietal. Fleshy ripe dark cherries with a lick of spice on the finish. Top me up! Drink: 2012-2017.\u00a0 212076\u00a0 $44.95\u00a0 Score: 94\/100. Top Rated Red Wine<\/p>\n

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2007 Saintsbury Pinot Noir, California<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Luscious, elegant and superb. This is Californian pinot noir raised to its highest Platonic ideal. Forget philosophy though, and top up your glass: this is great wine! Drink: 2012-2016.\u00a0 261594\u00a0 $39.95\u00a0 Score: 95\/100. Top Rated Red Wine<\/p>\n

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2011 Faustino Tempranillo Rosado, Spain<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A robust and deeply satisfying rose, yet not heavy. Bone-dry and refreshing with gorgeous aromas of dark raspberries. Perfect. Drink: 2012-2014.\u00a0 700534\u00a0\u00a0 $12.95\u00a0 Score: 91\/100. Top Rated Ros\u00e9<\/p>\n

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Delamotte Brut, Champagne, France<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Toasty and crisp with terrific complex and refreshment. Very elegant. Drink: 2012-2016.\u00a0 183434\u00a0 $48.95\u00a0 Score: 90\/100. Top Rated Sparkling Wine<\/p>\n

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1998 C\u00e1lem Colheita Tawny Port, Portugal<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

One of my favourite tawny port producers! This lovely toffee-rich, toasted almond wonder is a superb after-dinner drink or pair it with cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e or biscotti. Drink: 2006-2017.\u00a0 264259\u00a0 $25.95\u00a0 Score: 92\/100. Top Rated Dessert Wine<\/p>\n

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Here are my top picks from the April 14 Vintages Release. You can also get all 73 of my Best Value Wines and Top Rated Wines for red, white, rose, sparkling and dessert wines that encompass many price points, styles and regions. I\u2019ve also already posted my picks for April 14. You can also add my wine picks to your custom shopping list by clicking on the little shopping cart icon. Stock up for the weekend, then enjoy! Natalie   2011 Famiglia Bianchi Chardonnay, Mendoza Lovely especially for the price. Rich and round with green apple aromas and a toasty […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7240","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-wine-picks"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7240","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7240"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7240\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":57608,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7240\/revisions\/57608"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7240"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7240"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7240"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}