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GPCi Cellar Wines LCBO Vintages Release June 23 2012

Gabriel Israel

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Cidrerie & Verger St. Nicolas Brut 2011, Chaudière Appalaches, Canada: Lovely aromas of green and gala apples with a light spritz and medium body. Clean, crisp and refreshing. Drink: 2012-2014. 277442 8.50% MD 750 mL  $16.25 Score: 89/100. June 23, 2012 Full Review
Valle Andino Reserva Especial Agricola Y Commercial Santa Camila Syrah 2008, Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile: Pretty darn amazing for the price, even at twice the price. Lusciously ripe black fruit with layers of juicy pleasure that will make you regret buying only one bottle. Full-bodied and some kinda wonderful. Drink: 2012-2015. 272682 14.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 91/100. June 23, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Domaine Raoul Gautherin & Fils Vaillons Chablis 1Er Cru Chardonnay 2008, A.C., Burgundy, France  159236 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95. June 23, 2011 Full Review
Petit Rimauresq Grenache Cinsault Syrah Rosé 2011, A.C., Côtes De Provence, France: Rose-petal, spring day pretty! Terrific acidity for grilled salmon. Lovely, fleeting notes of fresh field strawberries. Drink: 2012-2014. 276360 13% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 91/100. June 23, 2012 Best Value Rosé. Full Review
Gemma Giblin Riserva Barolo 2005, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Superb! Big tannic grip but gorgeous flavours flow in and around that dry feeling with juicy dried cherries and leather and smoke. Full-bodied with an incredibly long finish. 185025 14% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 95/100. June 23, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Coldisole Lionello Marchesi Brunello Di Montalcino 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy  281238 13.50% XD 750 mL  $80.00. June 23, 2011 Full Review
Vrede En Lust White Mischief Named Varietal Blends-White 2011, W.O., Elgin, South Africa  280156 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95. June 23, 2011 Full Review
Nessa Adega Gran Vinum Albariño 2010, D.O., Rias Baixas, Spain: Ultra-dry with white grapefruit and lime acidity. Clean and fresh, no oak. Drink: 2012-2014. 282558 13% XD 750 mL  $16.00 Score: 86/100. June 23, 2012 Full Review
Cerro Añon Gran Reserva, Bodegas Olarra 2004, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Savoury and meaty with juicy, mouth-watering fleshy black fruit. Nicely put together. Drink: 2012-2015. 190827 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. June 23, 2012 Full Review
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2009-2013. 708982 14.50% XD 750 mL  $46.95. June 23, 2011 Full Review

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