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Number of Wines Recommended: 74<\/p>\n
Review date: March 5, 2011<\/p>\n
In this release, we have many wines under $15 from Chile and Argentina that I’ve scored 89-90 points, robust reds from northern Italy that are perfect for pasta and lots of mouth-watering, zippy whites for St. Patrick’s Day …<\/p>\n
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White Wine<\/p>\n
2008 Charles Baker Riesling Picone Vineyard, V.Q.A., Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: I love this wine: it\u2019s an elevation of what Niagara does best among white wines: Riesling! Deep minerality with lime and green apple. Superbly made by one of Canada\u2019s superstar winemakers. Drink: 2011-2018.\u00a0 126433\u00a0 10.5%\u00a0 D\u00a0 750 mL\u00a0 $35.20\u00a0 Score: 92\/100. Favourite White Wine<\/p>\n
2010 Amaral Sauvignon Blanc Cool Climate, Leyda Valley, Chile: Herbal and dry with mouth-watering flavours of chives, green apple and lime. Medium-bodied. Needs food. Winner of a Gold Medal at the 2010 Concours Mondial du Sauvignon. Drink: 2011-2014.\u00a0 48025\u00a0 14.5%\u00a0 XD\u00a0 750 mL\u00a0 $14.95\u00a0 Score: 89\/100. Best Value White Wine<\/p>\n
Red Wine<\/p>\n
2006 Hazyblur Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Absolutely superb! Combines the best of Australian power and fruit concentration with fantastic balance, length and craftsmanship. This is one of the finest Australian wines I\u2019ve tasted, and yet it\u2019s by no means the most expensive. Open your world of pleasure and try it. This wine is made form vines that are 40+ years old and it was matured in 50% new American oak. Drink: 2011-2024.\u00a0 76141\u00a0 15%\u00a0 D\u00a0 750 mL\u00a0 $34.95\u00a0 Score: 94\/100.\u00a0 Favourite Red Wine<\/p>\n
2009 Concha Y Toro Syrah Maycas De Limari Reserva, Limar\u00ed Valley, Chile: Rich cedar-black savoury goodness with anise and blackberry. Smooth and full-bodied. Extremely satisfying. Perfect for book clubs when you\u2019re tackling a dark story. Drink: 2010-2015.\u00a0 209916\u00a0 14%\u00a0 XD\u00a0 750 mL\u00a0 $14.95\u00a0 Score: 90\/100. Best Value Red Wine<\/p>\n
Dessert Wine<\/p>\n
2010 Enrico Serafino Moscato D’asti, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: VC: Moscato d\u2019Asti is a lovely way to end a meal. Light in alcohol (generally no more than 5.5% alc.\/vol.), gently frizzante and pleasingly sweet. Chill it down and enjoy this spring flower- table grape- and apricot-scented wine as dessert itself. My note: Love it! Ah my goodness this great. Sweet, yes, but with bubbly it balances beautifully. What a terrific after-dinner treat. Pair with: lighter cream-cheese dishes. Drink: 2011-2014.\u00a0 134833\u00a0 5.50%\u00a0 MS\u00a0 750 mL\u00a0 $15.95\u00a0 Score: 90\/100. Best Value Dessert Wine<\/p>\n
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Here is the text-only shopping list for all 74 wines recommended in this release with wine names, tasting notes, scores, food matches & recipes: March 5 Wine Reviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n