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Wine Picks January 27, 2020

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Note: This batch of wine reviews is not part of the bi-weekly Vintages Releases. Instead, it's a collection of wines outside the Vintages section in store (general list) or wines sent to me directly from wineries that may not yet be available in liquor stores. Click on the Winery or Wine Agency link to get more info.

Red Wine

Carpineto Riserva Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Dusty, savoury, classic Italian red wine with aromas of lovely tart black cherries, cedar smoke, violets. Nicely integrated nuances of oak and vanillin. This robust red has a good grip on the palate so decant for 1-2 hours then enjoy with prime rib. Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano food pairings: beef. Drink: 2015 - 2022 368910 13% XD 750 mL $33.95 Score: 91/100. January 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Upper Bench Estate Winery Altitude 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2025 14.5% D 750 mL $48.00 January 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

See Ya Later Ranch Major's Block 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada Food pairings: beef ribs, pork roast, tourtière, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2019 - 2022 11815 14.4% D 750 mL $22.95 January 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gerard Brisson Les Charmes La Louve Morgon 2018, Morgon, Beaujolais A.C., France: A pleasant, easy-drinking Beaujolais red wine made from the Gamay grape. Aromas of tart cherries with stemmy, herbal notes. Pair with veal. Food pairings: lamb kebabs, roast chicken, duck confit. Drink: 2019 - 2024 12028 13.1% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 88/100. January 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Angove Family Crest Shiraz 2017, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A lip-smacking tasty Shiraz from the cool climate Mclaren Vale. Aromas of ripe blackberry and plums. Pair with a pepper steak. Shiraz food pairings: grilled lamb chops, pork roast, veal cutlets. Drink: 2019 - 2028 12842 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Megalomaniac Local Squeeze Red 2018, Ontario, Canada 552034 13.4% M 750 mL $17.95 January 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

L'esprit De Bel-Air La Royere 2015, Blaye,Cotes De Bordeaux, France Aoc, France Drink: 2019 - 2024 14% XD 750 mL $24.99 January 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Creekside Syrah 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Syrah food pairings: bison burgers, lamb chops, grilled eggplant and zucchini. Drink: 2019 - 2022 66654 12.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 January 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé 2018, Languedoc, Midi A.P., France: From the south of France a zesty Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah rosé with the emphasis on Grenache, and ideal for rosé because it matures easily and quickly, has vibrant aromatics, yet keeps its zesty acidity for food. Elegant, dry, medium-bodied and very satisfying with wild strawberry, ripe red berry, rose petal. citrus zest and light herb flavours on the palate. The bottle for this rosé was created in a competition for students at design schools in Paris. There is actually a rose shape cut into the glass on the bottom, as well as an elegant glass stopper on the top. Rosé food pairings: seared tuna, sushi, seafood nebayaki udon. Drink: 2019 - 2022 373985 12.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. January 2020. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Villa Melnik Family Tradition Rosé 2018, Struma Valley, Bulgaria: A lovely Bulgarian rose made from Cabernet Sauvignon (64%) and Broad-Leaf Melnik Vine (36%) grapes. Aromas of strawberry and field berries. Mouth-watering acidity for roast chicken. Rosé food pairings: sweet desserts, beef, lamb, spicy food, cheese. Drink: 2019 - 2021 13% D 750 mL $14.99 Score: 88/100. January 2020. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa Chenin Blanc food pairings: white fleshed fish, Greek salad, game, grilled pork, salmon tartare served on homemade crisps. Drink: 2018 - 2021 231282 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 January 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

vinAmité Cellars Chardonnay 2018, Oliver, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019 - 2022 14% D 750 mL $30.00 January 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Haute Cabriere Cellar Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2018, Western Cape, South Africa, South Africa Drink: 2019 - 2023 12.5% D 750 mL $19.95 January 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Barmès-Buecher Riesling Rosenberg 2018, France, France 752633 13% D 750 mL $40.20 January 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rigal Original Gros Manseng 2018, Côtes De Gascogne, Cahors, France Drink: 2020 - 2022 12.5% D 750 mL $20.00 January 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Colomba Bianca Resilience Insolia 2018, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Lightly floral and pretty. This vibrant, mouth-watering Italian white wine features notes of white daisies and grapefruit. Pair with fresh seafood or mushroom risotto. Insolia food pairings: grilled white fish, fresh-steamed shrimp, oyster poor boy sammies. Drink: 2019 - 2022 10952 13% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. January 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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