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Wine Picks March 16, 2021

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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.

Dessert Wine

Sue-Ann Staff The Wisteria Tree Cabernet Franc Icewine 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Cabernet Franc Icewine food pairings: red velvet cake, almond brownie, blue-veined cheeses,. Drink: 2020 - 2030 231639 9.5% S 375 mL $98.95 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Closson Chase South Clos Pinot Noir 2018, Prince Edward County, V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020 - 2025 12.2% D 750 mL $50.00 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peller Estates Family Series Baco Noir 2019, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021 - 2024 582841 12.5% D 750 mL $12.95 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Laura Hartwig Edición de Familia 2017, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile Edición De Familia food pairings: rare roast beef, spice-braised lamb, chargrilled pork chop, hard cheeses. Drink: 2019 - 2030 14147 14% XD 750 mL $27.95 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Echeverría Elementos Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Maipo Valley, Chile: A juicy, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon-driven red, elegant and velvety on the palate with blackberry, blueberry, ripe plum and vanilla flavours. Pour with a wild mushroom bisque. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef, pizza, roast duck, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2021 - 2024 10764 13.9% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. March 2021. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beauty in Chaos Syrah 2017, Washington, United States Syrah food pairings: prime rib, roast pork, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2021 - 2025 15839 14.5% D 750 mL $15.95 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Atalaya Laya Almansa 2018, Almansa D.O.P., Spain: Produced from Garnacha (Grenache) Tintorera and Monastrell grapes planted in Spain's Almansa wine region from vineyards 1000 metres above sea level, this is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, juicy and velvety red wine blend with concentrated blueberry, dark plum, black raspberry, earthy florals and vanilla flavours wrapped up with a lingering spicy finish. Enjoy now with a grilled pork tenderloin. Food pairings: meat pizza, grilled portobello mushroom burgers, lamb Bolognese, hard cheese. Drink: 2021 - 2022 132605 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. March 2021. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

San Pedro 1865 Tayú Pinot Noir 2018, Buchahueico, Malleco Valley D.O., Chile Pinot Noir food pairings: chicken from the grill, roast Cornish game hens, turkey. Drink: 2021 - 2023 16628 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dos Almas Reserva Carmenère 2018, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile Carmenère food pairings: grilled burgers and ribs, grilled pork shoulder steak. Drink: 2021 - 2022 18280 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine François Feuillet Chambolle-Musigny 2013, Burgundy, France Drink: 2018 - 2025 573690 13% D 750 mL $104.35 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Clarke Baron Edmond de Rothschild 2015, Listrac-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: A rich and intense red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Listrac-Médoc in the Bordeaux wine region. Look for ripe raspberry, blackberry and toasty oak flavours long on the palate. Needs some time in cellar -- three years to start showing its best. The estate has belonged to the Edmond de Rothschild family since 1973. Food pairings: beef tenderloin, prime rib roast, stuffed saddle of rabbit. Drink: 2019 - 2023 503904 14% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 93/100. March 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tightrope Winery Rubis Pinot Noir 2018, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2026 50711 13.7% XD 750 mL $41.65 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

El Esteco Don David Reserve Malbec 2018, Cafayate Valley, Argentina Malbec food pairings: burgers from the grill, barbecued pork ribs with hickory smoked sauce, roasted lamb. Drink: 2020 - 2024 483263 13.8% D 750 mL $19.00 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Paul Sapin Just Merlot, Burgundy Igp, France 17528 13.5% D 750 mL $10.95 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quentin Jeannot Vieilles Vignes Santenay 2018, Santenay, Burgundy A.C., France Food pairings: roast chicken, turkey, veal scaloppini. Drink: 2020 - 2022 14749 13% XD 750 mL $33.25 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Errázuriz Villa Don Maximiano Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018, Aconcagua Valley, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon Blend food pairings: strip steak, meat pie, burgers from the grill, roast chicken. Drink: 2021 - 2024 20405 14% XD 750 mL $49.00 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Carmen Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Maipo Valley, Chile Drink: 2020 - 2024 358309 14% D 750 mL $20.00 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Miguel Torres Vina Esmeralda Sparkling, Spain, Spain 11243 11.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Mega Spileo Cuvée Iii White 2019, Achaia, Peloponnese, P.G.I., Greece: A zesty and fresh blend of local Malagousia and Assyrtiko wine grapes with some Chardonnay sourced from the Peloponnese P.G.I. wine region. Look for white florals, nectarine and fine herb flavours creamy on the palate. Grapes are vinified separately, fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with three months on the fine lees. Cuvée Iii White food pairings: turkey burgers, crab cakes, chicken breast, grilled whitefish. Drink: 2020 - 2023 14186 13% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. March 2021. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pichler-Krutzler Riesling Ried Rothenberg 2016, Wachau Osterreich Niederösterreich, Austria Drink: 2018 - 2022 10858 12% MD 750 mL $79.00 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Xoxo Pinot Grigio Chardonnay, Ontario, Canada Pinot Grigio Chardonnay food pairings: nachos, chips and dip, creamy pasta. 58677 12% MD 750 mL $10.95 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Trius Showcase Clean Slate Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Niagara-On-The-Lake Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019 - 2024 13% D 750 mL $32.75 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peller Estates Private Reserve Riesling 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely Niagara Riesling with aromas of lemon and lime zest. Pair with seafood or enjoy on its own. Riesling food pairings: soft cheeses, roast chicken, pork chops, vegetarian dishes and lively conversation. Drink: 2020 - 2024 641969 11% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. March 2021. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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