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Wine Picks March 17, 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.

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Meadow Vista Honey Wines Bliss Sparkling Cherry, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada 12.5% M 1000 mL $32.70 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Deep Roots Winery Syrah 2015, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2019 - 2024 14.5% D 750 mL $41.00 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kraze Legz Vineyard and Winery Skaha Vineyard Impulsion Reserve 2013, Skaha Lake, Kaleden, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2018 - 2023 14.2% D 750 mL $28.85 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Arrowleaf Cellars Solstice Reserve 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019 - 2025 13.3% D 750 mL $25.00 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beronia Gran Reserva 2005, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: This elegant Spanish red wine has rich complexity on the palate and a long finish. It's a blend of traditional Spanish grapes: Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo. The wine was aged for 36 months in French oak barrels. Food pairings: filet mignon, pork tenderloin, pizza, pasta, hard cheese. Drink: 2016 - 2024 940965 14% D 750 mL $37.95 Score: 90/100. March 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château La Gravette Lacombe 2012, Médoc Bordeaux A.C., France: A staggeringly great value for Bordeaux: balanced, full-bodied and from a terrific vintage. Lots of distinction, finesse and attractive black fruit aromas. You simply can't beat the price for Bordeaux. Nope. This is a blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, and will benefit from 1-2 hours decanting to open up. Food pairings: roast chicken, cheesy pizza, roast of pork in wine jus. Drink: 2017 - 2022 295808 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. March 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

McWatters Collection Meritage 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2017 - 2023 14% D 750 mL $52.00 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lunessence Crescendo 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Food pairings: Summer BBQ steak. Drink: 2018 - 2030 163232 13% D 750 mL $29.99 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gray Monk Estate Winery Odyssey Meritage 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2018 - 2022 14% D 750 mL $35.00 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Perseus Merlot 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada Merlot food pairings: roast pork, butternut squash and wild leek risotto, slow-braised lamb shanks. Drink: 2019 - 2024 648907 14.7% D 750 mL $29.95 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Main & Vine Red Crush 2019, United States Drink: 2019 - 2021 13% M 750 mL $12.00 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chambolle-Musigny Les Mombies 2017, Nuits-Saint-Georges Burgundy, France 752500 13% 750 mL March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monasterio de las Viñas Gran Reserva 2013, Cariñena D.O.P., Spain Food pairings: braised beef dishes, turkey, soft cheese, roasted pork, lamb. Drink: 2018 - 2021 82024 13% D 750 mL $17.95 March 2021. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Young & Wyse Collection Black Sheep Blend 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2018 - 2023 14.8% D 750 mL $28.90 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Upper Bench Estate Winery Estate Grown Merlot 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020 - 2026 14.6% XD 750 mL $28.00 March 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

C.C. Jentsch Cellars The Chase 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2016 - 2022 13% 750 mL $21.90 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cassini Cellars The Godfather 2012, Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous BC red wine blend of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot and 8% Syrah grapes. Supple, full-bodied and generously layered with a long finish. Aromas of fleshy ripe blackberries and plums with smoke and toasty oak. Only 150 cases were made. Decant 1 hour. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2018 - 2025 14% D 750 mL $70.00 Score: 94/100. March 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vecchia Cantina Riserva Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016, Tuscany, Italy Drink: 2019 - 2026 12.8% XD 750 mL $20.00 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Sandhill Rosé 2018, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020 - 2023 19532 13.1% D 750 mL $19.95 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gérard Bertrand Source of Joy Rosé 2020, Languedoc, France Drink: 2021 - 2022 13% D 750 mL $29.95 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Blu Giovello Prosecco, Veneto, Italy Drink: 2021 - 2024 85316 11% D 750 mL $15.90 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Beringer Main & Vine Chardonnay 2019, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2019 - 2022 490805 13% D 750 mL $11.95 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henry of Pelham Estate Chardonnay 2019, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Chardonnay food pairings: crab legs, corn dishes, stuffed chicken breast. Drink: 2020 - 2024 268342 12.8% XD 750 mL $21.95 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chamisal Vineyards Stainless Chardonnay 2019, Central Coast, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: pan fried scallops, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, pork tenderloin, toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce. Drink: 2021 - 2023 289223 13.9% XD 750 mL $24.95 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Blu Giovello Pinot Grigio 2019, Delle Venezie, Italy Drink: 2021 - 2023 580183 13% D 750 mL $13.25 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lunae Bosoni Vermentino Colli Di Luni 2017, Colli Di Luni, Liguria D.O.C., Italy Vermentino Colli Di Luni food pairings: sautéed lemon sole, grilled shellfish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, seafood paella. Drink: 2019 - 2024 336644 13% XD 750 mL $36.95 March 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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