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Wine Picks May 11, 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

Louis Latour Les Pierres Dorées Pinot Noir 2018, Coteaux Bourguignons, Burgundy A.C., France: Louis Latour Les Pierres Dorées 2018 is a dry, medium-bodied and smooth 100% Pinot Noir from the Coteaux Bourguignonnes, Burgundy wine region. Fragrant and vibrant with bright red berry fruit, strawberry, red plum flavours and a smooth and satisfying finish. Drink or hold. Pour with grilled chicken dishes. Pinot Noir food pairings: osso bucco, veal cutlets, slow-braised lamb shanks. Drink: 2022 - 2025 11898 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2019, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: A silky, seductive cool climate California Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast. Morning fog protects the grapes and lengthens ripening while preserving nervy acidity for seafood, roast chicken and turkey. Medium-bodied and delicious! Pinot Noir food pairings: veal medallions, roasted pork loin, roasted and braised lamb, chicken stuffed with asparagus and goat cheese, venison burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2025 719435 13.9% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 93/100. May 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, California, United States: Full-bodied, smoky with good acidity and a firm tannic grip. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with a pepper steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb Bolognese, grilled New York strip loin, hard cheese, braised pork shanks, veal chops. Drink: 2022 - 2026 521021 14% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. May 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ponterotto Helea Aglianico 2016, Campania I.G.T., Italy: A beautifully aromatic Italian red wine from Campania! Notes of black and blue plums, fleshy ripe blackberries and spice. Perfect for grilled meats and veggies. Aglianico food pairings: roast pheasant, grilled tenderloin steak, bison burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2025 14% D 750 mL $26.50 Score: 92/100. May 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lake Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Sonoma County, California, United States: A juicy, robust Cabernet from the cool climate of Sonoma in California. This wine offers aromas of cassis, black plum and spice. It would be delicious with a pepper steak or grilled Portobello mushroom. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled bison strip steaks, spice-braised lamb, stuffed pork chops. Drink: 2022 - 2028 380188 14.5% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 90/100. May 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Mimi en Provence Grande Réserve Rosé 2020, Côtes De Provence, Provence A.P., France: From the Côtes De Provence, Mimi en Provence Grande Reserve 2020 is produced by Les Vins Bréban, and is a bright Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah rosé wine blend. Elegant, fresh and crisp with soft red berry, garrigue herbs, spice and mineral flavours on the palate. Chill and enjoy with charcuterie and creamy cheeses. Rosé food pairings: charcuterie plate, green salad with raspberry balsamic, crab cakes. Drink: 2021 - 2023 452573 13% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. May 2022. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Colli Vicentini Juliet Prosecco Rosé, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A vibrant, refreshing Rosé Prosecco with aromas of field strawberries. Medium-bodied and crisp. Perfect as an aperitif on its own or as a companion to seafood and grilled veggies. Drink: 2024 - 2025 20979 11% M 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. May 2022. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

13th Street Cuvée Brut Rosé, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This Niagara sparkling wine uses the traditional method also used in Champagne of having the second fermentation occur in the bottle. Crisp with notes of tart strawberry and field berries. Robust yet still refreshing. Pair with fried chicken and potato chips. Rosé food pairings: soft cheese, grilled salmon steak, fresh fruit, veggies, pasta primavera. 147504 12.5% D 750 mL $31.95 Score: 90/100. May 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Arboleda Chardonnay 2019, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: From the Aconcagua Costa wine region, Arboleda 2019 is a big, buttery Chardonnay with ripe stone fruit, apple pie spice and Meyer lemon flavours toasty on the palate. A great value, single vineyard Chardonnay sourced from the winery's Chilhué vineyard in Quillota, 12 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean and in the Aconcagua Costa wine region. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, grilled pork chops, crab cakes. Drink: 2022 - 2024 606772 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. May 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Bend In The River Riesling 2020, Pfalz, Germany: A superb value in this fresh, vibrant German Riesling. Aromas of lime and lemon. Off-dry and mouth-watering. Pair with seafood and field greens. Riesling food pairings: spicy pasta dishes, shrimp tempura, pork chops and applesauce, pineapple pepperoni pizza. Drink: 2022 - 2024 501080 10% M 750 mL $13.50 Score: 88/100. May 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ponterotto Perzeche Falanghina 2019, Irpinia D.O.C., Campania, Italy: A luscious full-bodied white wine from Campania in Italy. Aromas of freshly baked bread and golden apple. Love Chardonnay? Try this. Pair with roast chicken. Falanghina food pairings: grilled white fish, herbed roasted chicken and fingerling potatoes, veggie pizza,. Drink: 2022 - 2024 13.1% D 750 mL $23.50 Score: 92/100. May 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ponterotto Narciso Greco Di Tufo 2019, Greco Di Tufo D.O.C.G., Campania, Italy: A crisp, floral, refreshing white wine from Campania in Italy. Notes of white peach and apricot. Perfect for grilled seafood and veggies. Greco Di Tufo food pairings: oysters on the half-shell with mignonette, grilled branzino, herbed seafood salad with capers. Drink: 2022 - 2024 13% D 750 mL $27.00 Score: 92/100. May 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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