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Wine Picks June 10, 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.

Red Wine

Masi Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2012, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Mocha and dark chocolate with dark spice on this robust Italian red wine made from the Appassimento method of drying the grapes for great concentration of flavour. Pair with grilled meats. Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: pasta with a tomato sauce, roasted venison, beef and veggie stew, leg of lamb. Drink: 2018 - 2026 548677 16% D 750 mL $134.95 Score: 91/100. June 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monte Zovo Amarone della Valpolicella 2015, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Monte Zovo 2015 Amarone Della Valpolicella is an intense and smooth Amarone Della Valpolicella form the Veneto wine region. Concentrated with black cherry liqueur, blackberry, plum, violets, dark chocolate, anise and savoury herbs with a velvety finish. Drink or hold. Amarone Della Valpolicella food pairings: pasta with rich tomato sauce and wild mushrooms, vegetarian lasagne, chicken parmesan. Drink: 2022 - 2027 447888 15% D 750 mL $45.95 Score: 92/100. June 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Inniskillin Pinot Noir 2020, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Cranberry juicy on the nose and palate. Could there be a better wine for Thanksgiving turkey? Medium-bodied and smooth with lots of racy acidity. Great value. Pinot Noir food pairings: traditional clove studded baked ham, split pea soup, roast turkey, grilled salmon. Drink: 2022 - 2025 261099 12.2% D 750 mL $16.45 Score: 89/100. June 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cantina Tollo Mo Riserva Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2015, Abruzzo D.O.P., Italy: From the Abruzzo wine region, Cantina Tollo Mo Riserva 2015 is a robust and earthy Montepulciano D'abruzzo fragrant with earthy dried violets, savoury herbs and spicy aromas on the nose; dry, full-bodied with juicy acidity and flavours of ripe plum, fresh herbs and a touch of mint. Tannins are fine-grained and velvety. Pour with a slow-braised beef brisket. Montepulciano D’Abruzzo food pairings: meaty pasta with rich tomato sauce, meat-lover's pizza, roast goose. Drink: 2022 - 2025 19874 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. June 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne, Champagne A.O.C., France: Great finesse and elegance, persistence of bubbles. This is assembled from 35 crus and 40% Chardonnay, so while not a Blanc de Blancs (all white wine grapes, that is Chardonnay), this bubbly still has the elegance of that style. Pair with shellfish, especially fresh oysters. 365312 12.5% D 750 mL $61.85 Score: 93/100. June 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: A solid producer of non-vintage champagne year after year: the house style is elegant with great length and bubbles. Pair with sushi. Champagne food pairings: sushi, salmon mousse canapes, shrimp, soft cheese. 340679 12% D 750 mL $69.95 Score: 90/100. June 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Red Rooster Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Red Rooster Sauvignon Blanc 2020 from the Okanagan Valley is crisp with lemon zest and lemon sunshine. Pair with pacific west coast salmon. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: cedar planked salmon, baked fish, baked herbed chicken, scallops. Drink: 2022 - 2024 12% XD 750 mL $18.00 Score: 90/100. June 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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