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Wine Picks May 8, 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.

Canada

Black Market Wine Company Syrah 2017, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019 - 2023 14% D 750 mL $36.00 May 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Colaneri Estate Winery Corposo 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2023 14% D 750 mL $21.95 May 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Clos Jordanne Le Grand Clos Pinot Noir 2018, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: I hesitated on giving this wine a score of 96, not because it doesn't deserve it (it does), but because this will make it difficult for me to buy a case or two ;) A stunning, benchmark Niagara Pinot Noir from the master of the genre, Thomas Bachelder. Aromas of ripe cherry and freshly turned earth. Medium-bodied with a silky texture. Superb quality. Perfect on its own or with roast chicken. Pinot Noir food pairings: pork roast, duck confit, braised beef prime ribs. Drink: 2020 - 2025 184564 12.5% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 96/100. May 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Malivoire Courtney Gamay 2018, Beamsville Bench, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada Gamay food pairings: Steak tartar or pork roast with roasted potatoes or classic charcuterie.. Drink: 2021 - 2028 699983 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 May 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lunessence Pinot Noir 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021 - 2025 13% D 750 mL $28.00 May 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Road 13 Vineyards Viognier 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020 - 2023 739888 13% D 750 mL $26.00 May 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pearl Morissette Roselana Rosé 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021 - 2024 13% XD 750 mL $35.00 May 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Casillero del Diablo Reserva Privada Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Maipo Valley, Chile Drink: 2020 - 2023 570754 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 May 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Escudo Rojo Origine Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Valle Del Maipo, Chile, Chile Drink: 2020 - 2025 17928 14% XD 750 mL $30.00 May 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Gérard Bertrand Clos D'ora La Livinière Minervois 2017, Minervois-La Livinière, Languedoc-Roussillon, France Drink: 2019 - 2030 540195 14.5% XD 750 mL $260.00 May 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Israel

Galil Mountain Viognier Kp 2015, Israel, Israel 128041 15% D 750 mL $18.95 May 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Casanova Di Neri Brunello Di Montalcino 2011, Brunello Di Montalcino, Tuscany, D O.C.G, Italy Drink: 2015 - 2025 85498 14.5% 750 mL $58.50 May 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Carpineto Chianti Classico 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Chianti Classico food pairings: linguini marinara, slow-braised lamb shanks with tomato and garlic, tomato garlic and clam sauce over penne. Drink: 2021 - 2026 356048 13% XD 750 mL $22.95 May 2021. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Beronia Tempranillo 2018, Rioja Doc, Spain Drink: 2020 - 2023 243055 14% 750 mL $13.80 May 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beronia Tempranillo 2019, Rioja Doc, Spain Drink: 2020 - 2023 243055 14% 750 mL $13.80 May 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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