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Wine Picks March 25, 2022

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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.

Argentina

Argento Rosé 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: An extraordinary rose for this price, or event twice as expensive! Lovely tropical and field berry notes. medium-bodied with racy acidity for seafood. Drink: 2020 - 2022 13245 12.5% D 750 mL $10.95 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Pinot Gris 2021, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 530683 13% D 750 mL $19.99 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wayne Gretzky Estates Signature Series Pinot Noir 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2025 12.7% XD 750 mL $29.95 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Rooster Winery Rare Bird Series Malbec 2018, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2025 13.5% D 750 mL $40.00 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sandhill Small Lots Single Vineyard Syrah 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2026 423475 13% XD 750 mL $40.00 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bachelder Mineralité Chardonnay 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Chardonnay food pairings: tuna steaks, swordfish, turkey dinner, beef, chicken breast. Drink: 2022 - 2026 13.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Gewurztraminer 2019, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 897694 13.5% D 750 mL $20.00 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Trius Distinction Baco Noir 2020, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2025 31811 12.5% D 750 mL $19.95 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peller Estates Private Reserve Merlot 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Merlot food pairings: grilled red meats, mushroom based dishes, vegetable stews; 1 year old cheddar, duck breast, Portobello burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2025 1039546 13.1% XD 750 mL $23.95 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gray Monk Estate Winery Gewurztraminer 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2025 321588 12.9% M 750 mL $21.95 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Pinot Gris 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 530683 13% D 750 mL $19.99 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Rooster Winery Reserve Rare Bird Series Malbec 2017, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2025 13.5% D 750 mL $40.00 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wayne Gretzky Estates Signature Series Pinot Grigio 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 12.5% D 750 mL $24.95 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Thirty Bench Small Lot Rosé 2020, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Beautiful Niagara rosé, Aromas of tart field strawberries and tiny raspberries. Rhubarb-cranberry with sour cherry notes. Bone-dry and refreshing. Mouth-watering, racy acidity for seafood and roasted chicken. Love it! Rosé food pairings: lox and capers, grilled salmon steak, fresh fruit, veggies, pasta primavera. Drink: 2022 - 2024 414227 12.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. March 2022. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosehall Run Liberated Unoaked Chardonnay 2019, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 303776 13% D 750 mL $15.95 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pelee Island Winery Lola Limited Edition White 2020, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 25651 11.5% D 750 mL $17.95 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hester Creek Estate Winery Old Vine Cabernet Franc 2019, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Cabernet Franc food pairings: barbequed turkey burgers or with roasted beets and goat cheese. Drink: 2022 - 2026 467332 14.5% D 750 mL $27.99 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Blue Grouse Estate Winery Quill Q Red 2019, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2025 13.1% D 750 mL $27.99 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

River Stone Estate Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 12.8% D 750 mL $22.90 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peller Estates Private Reserve Merlot 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Merlot food pairings: grilled red meats, mushroom based dishes, vegetable stews; 1 year old cheddar, duck breast, Portobello burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2025 1039546 13.1% XD 750 mL $23.95 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Saget La Perrière Petit Perrier Pinot Noir 2020, France 13% D 750 mL $15.95 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Tavernello Pinot Grigio 2020, Emilia-Romagna, Delle Venezie D.O.C., Italy Drink: 2022 - 2024 19780 12.5% D 750 mL $8.45 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Japan

Dassai Junmai Dai-Ginjo 45 Sake, Junmai Daiginjo, Japan Drink: 2022 - 2024 16% D 750 mL $40.00 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Finca Fella Cala Rey Tempranillo Syrah 2020, La Mancha, Spain Drink: 2022 - 2024 22877 14% D 750 mL $10.95 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Bonny Doon Vineyard Cuvée Oumuamua Le Cigare Volant 2020, Monterey County, California, United States Le Cigare Volant food pairings: veal Porterhouse, grilled lamb chops, pork roast. Drink: 2022 - 2025 18516 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant 2019, Central Coast, California, United States Le Cigare Volant food pairings: veal Porterhouse, grilled lamb chops, pork roast. Drink: 2022 - 2026 18516 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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