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Wine Picks November 11, 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.

Other Wines/Drinks

Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey, Ireland 516096 42% XD 750 mL $48.80 November 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Glendalough Wild Botanical Irish Gin, Ireland 635482 41% XD 750 mL $43.75 November 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Charles Krug Vintage Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Napa Valley, California, United States 21067 15.4% XD 750 mL $152.00 November 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Yountville, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2021 - 2030 430538 14.3% XD 750 mL $201.00 November 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nickel & Nickel John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2021 - 2030 456277 14% XD 750 mL $195.95 November 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peter Lehmann Layers Shiraz Tempranillo Mourvèdre Grenache 2020, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia Shiraz Tempranillo Mourvèdre Grenache food pairings: tourtière, roast pork, leg of lamb, bison burgers. Drink: 2021 - 2024 138883 14.5% D 750 mL $16.95 November 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spring Mountain Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2021 - 2030 360933 14.5% XD 750 mL $136.00 November 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: San Pedro 1865 2019 is a great value Cabernet Sauvignon under $20 from the Maipo Valley wine region. Produced from old vines Cab Sauv. from the Alto Maipo, on the nose this fresh Chilean red is fragrant with dark berry, dark chocolate, cigar box and smoky oak aromas. The wine was aged in oak barrels, 20% new. From a warm vintage, the wine is dry, medium-bodied with blackberry, mulberry, spice, minty and fine herb flavours concentrated and supple on the palate. Pour with a slow-braised beef brisket. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: prime rib, juicy steak, game, rustic bread, turkey. Drink: 2021 - 2024 37911 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 94/100. November 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peter Lehmann The Barossan Shiraz 2018, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: A robust and layered Shiraz from the Barossa Valley. Produced by the Peter Lehmann winemaking team. Aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, blueberry, smoke and mocha. Tannins are firm. Decant two hours prior to pouring with a rare steak. Shiraz food pairings: grilled steak, pan-roasted beef filet and rösti potatoes, cheeseburgers, chicken mole. Drink: 2020 - 2024 522235 14.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. November 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Crema Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2018, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: From the Willamette Valley wine region, La Crema 2018 Pinot Noir is a lush, medium-bodied, sleek and smooth classic Oregonian PN with aromas of fresh, ripe cherry, raspberry, mocha, baking spices and racy acidity to match. Tannins are fine-grained. Although La Crema is well-known for its Californian Pinot Noir, this one from the Willamette Valley is a winner as well. Drink or hold. Pinot Noir food pairings: roasted pork loin, tourtière, prime rib, coq au vin. Drink: 2021 - 2025 385757 13.5% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 92/100. November 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rodney Strong Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Sonoma County, California, United States: Rodney Strong Reserve 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is a 100% Cab Sauv. with cassis, ripe blackberry, dark plum, red berry, savoury herbs and cedar spice flavours elegant and long on the palate. Very nice now, and will easily cellar for another eight years. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb Bolognese, Asian chicken salad, pork tenderloin, barbecued steak. Drink: 2021 - 2028 382325 13.9% D 750 mL $69.95 Score: 92/100. November 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais-Village Nouveau 2021, Burgundy, France Drink: 2021 - 2022 932780 12.2% XD 750 mL $19.95 November 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cathedral Cellar Shiraz 2020, Western Cape W.O., South Africa Shiraz food pairings: lamb tagine, roast rack of lamb, beef long ribs on the barbie. Drink: 2021 - 2025 561142 14.3% XD 750 mL $17.95 November 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Calamus Estate Winery Rosalee's Rosé 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Rosé food pairings: grilled chicken, asian fusion cuisine, shrimp tacos, seafood. Drink: 2021 - 2023 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 November 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

La Marca Prosecco Rosé Doc, Veneto, Prosecco Rosé D.O.C., Italy 20799 11% D 750 mL $22.95 November 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Vieil Armand Tradition Pinot Gris 2020, Alsace, France Drink: 2021 - 2023 13.5% D 750 mL $17.95 November 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vieil Armand Tradition Riesling 2020, Alsace, France Drink: 2021 - 2023 12.5% D 750 mL $17.95 November 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vieil Armand Riesling Grand Cru Ollwiller 2018, Alsace A.C., France Drink: 2021 - 2026 315135 13% D 750 mL $20.95 November 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vin POP Popcorn Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Bordeaux A.O.C., France Drink: 2021 - 2023 3770012243128 13% D 750 mL $20.00 November 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine de la Chaise Touraine Chenonceaux Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Touraine, Loire, France Drink: 2021 - 2024 13% D 750 mL $27.00 November 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Toasted Head Chardonnay 2020, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, grilled seafood, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon. Drink: 2022 - 2024 594341 14% D 750 mL $19.95 November 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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