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VINTAGES
BEST
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and recipes to match
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Big, bold and barbecue-perfect.
RANCHO ZABACO HERITAGE VINES
ZINFANDEL 2012
Sonoma County, California
434605 (XD) 750 mL $19.95
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TASTING NOTE: A stunning wine made
from Gallo’s holdings in Sonoma,
Dry Creek and Lodi, this 2012 Zinfandel
Heritage Vines (100% varietal) tips the
scales at 15.26% alcohol. Displaying lots
of pepper as well as full-throttle,
pedal-to-the-metal intensity, briery, berry
fruit and a big, juicy, succulent mouthfeel and finish, this … offers a lot of
wine and considerable flavor as well as
authority. It is a sensational bargain.
Score: 90 (Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Dec. 2013)
Full-bodied & Smooth
CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROCH CHIMÈRES
2011
(Maison Lafage)
AC Côtes du Roussillon-Villages,
Midi, France
119354 (XD) 750 mL $18.95
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TASTING NOTE: ... Grenache and Syrah
with a bit of Carignan ... redolent of
marjoram, fennel and sage; cherry and
red raspberry; black pepper and
crushed stone. Hints of vanilla, caramel,
and brown spices ... nicely restrained
and integrated. Palpably dense and satintextured, this develops a marvelously
mouthwatering savor of salted roasted
meat pan-scrapings en route to a
finish of impressive length. Plan to enjoy
such an amazing value through at least
2017. Score: 92 (David Schildknecht,
erobertparker.com, Jan. 2014)
Both featured in Right on ’cue
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Introducing a versatile collection
of wines and sizzling pairing ideas
for favourite BBQ foods.
EASON
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BARB ECU
Mouth-watering aromas waft from
backyard to backyard, buoyed by the
laughter and conversation of summer. Part of the fun is choosing the wine,
and no matter the occasion or menu, there’s a wine you love that’ll be perfect.
We’ve picked six great barbecue recipes and suggested classic, not-so-classic,
and simply fun wines for each to make your next gathering a breeze.
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CUMIN-CILANTRO
CHICKEN BURGERS
Mildly spicy and with a subtle kick of lime,
these are a lighter-tasting alternative to hamburgers.
FOR RECIPE, SEE PAGE 52.
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These medium-bodied wines are all fine matches for chicken burgers.
A CROWD-PLEASING PAIRING
AN UNEXPECTED PAIRING
THE TRADITIONAL PAIRING
Versatile and food-friendly, Côtes du
Rhône wines are also popular for their
approachable and spicy nature. This
is a softer red whose dash of toasty spice
will be deliciously accentuated by this
grilled chicken burger.
Home to some of the most value-priced,
exciting and flavourful wines in the world –
crafted using an extensive variety of indigenous grapes, such as the Aragonez and
Alicante Bouschet used in this one – Portugal
is also the birthplace of churrasco, which is
to say: they know wine and barbecue.
This wine embodies three generations
of Masi family know-how and is made only
in years deemed capable of yielding outstanding wines. The refreshing, bright and
lighter character of Chianti is a natural
with grilled poultry.
LES TROIS ORATOIRES
CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2012
RENZO MASI CHIANTI RISERVA
2009
HERDADE DO SOBROSO SOBRO
RED 2012
AC, Rhône, France
(Laudun Chusclan Vignerons)
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
Savoury, young and fresh with cherry,
raspberry and strawberry notes.
Impressive and generous, with earthy
dark fruit and structured tannins.
Medium-bodied & Fruity
370288 (XD)
750 mL
$15.95
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306563 (D)
750 mL
$14.95
2
Aromas and flavours of smoke, cherry,
cedar, spice and almond.
91 points (Bruce Sanderson,
winespectator.com)
969469 (XD)
750 mL
$15.95
2
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 37 TO 42.
VINTAGES 5
CEDAR-PLANKED
SALMON
A slightly tangy marinade adds a
lighter note to rich grilled salmon.
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These three fruity wines make salmon sing.
Silky, smooth, fruity, floral and easy to
like, the Vallone Vereto Salice Salentino will
go very well with the ketchup in this recipe
and take a great shine to the smoke.
Sauvignon Blanc’s acidity cuts through
the salmon’s oil and really brings out the
flavours of the meat. You’ll notice how
the brightness of the wine plays against
the sharp tang of the ketchup.
You won't find a more classic pairing than
Californian Pinot Noir with grilled salmon,
and this fresh, vibrant and vibrant and
fruity example has the intensity and power
to stand up to this dish.
BIRD SAUVIGNON BLANC 2013
MACMURRAY RANCH
PINOT NOIR 2011
VALLONE VERETO SALICE
SALENTINO 2010
DOP, Puglia, Italy
Black cherry, spice and violets. Smooth
with velvety tannins.
379255 (XD)
750 mL
$17.95
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Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
(Steve Bird, Winemaker)
Oodles of tropical fruit and minerality in a
sophisticated package.
Red cherry, floral and ginger spice.
Toasty, earthy and elegant.
HHHHK (cuisine.co.nz)
Aromatic & Flavourful
178319 (XD)
750 mL
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County,
California
(Ernest & Julio Gallo)
$18.95
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90 points (Nicholas Ponomareff,
California Grapevine)
048207 (D)
750 mL
$24.95
2
VINTAGES 7
GRILLED RIB-EYE WITH
PEPPERCORN BUTTER
Peppercorn butter adds a colourful twist and a
hint of heat to that simple summer staple – steak.
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Big red wines are always a sure bet for grilled steak.
So popular and versatile is Zinfandel that
perhaps it should be spelled zinfundel.
This wine’s intense, juicy flavours and overall heft match grilled steak well and are
a delicious demonstration of why Zin is a
staple for barbecues.
A great example of the ‘new age’ of Italian
winemaking, Talamonti excels at creating
traditional wines with a modern feel. The
structure and oak tones make this one ideal
for grilled meat while the spice will resonate
with the peppercorns.
Steak is King of the Barbecue, Cab is King
of both Grapes and California, and Hess is
a Californian crown jewel. Fire up the grill
and turn your backyard into Camelot.
RANCHO ZABACO HERITAGE VINES
ZINFANDEL 2012
TALAMONTI TRE SAGGI
MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 2011
North Coast, California
Sonoma County, California
DOC, Abruzzo, Italy
Dark cherry, cocoa and woodsmoke.
Structured and flavourful.
Juicy and intense with lots of pepper,
bramble and berries.
Dark chocolate, spice, clove and blackberry. Superb balance and structure.
90 points (Monica Larner,
Wine Enthusiast)
434605 (XD)
750 mL
$19.95
1
204016 (D)
750 mL
$15.95
HESS SELECT
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011
025080 (D)
750 mL
$23.95
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FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 31 AND 40.
VINTAGES 9
GRILLED VEGGIES
ON COUSCOUS
Nothing says summer like grilled veggies, and this version
is loaded with summery fresh flavours and intense colours.
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A range of wine styles suits a varied medley of veggies.
Rioja is loved the world over for producing
exceptionally food-friendly wines from
the Tempranillo grape. This one’s savoury
and stylish with some spice that’ll jazz up
the paprika and cumin in the recipe.
To go along with plenty of bright strawberry
and raspberry fruit, the Wildass Rosé
features considerable heft. This allows it
to stand up to the most flavourful of
grilled veggies, such as zucchini and peppers.
Syrah and Grenache – the stars of
Southern Rhône blends – feature herbal
and fennel notes that will brilliantly
complement the like flavours in this dish.
MONTEBUENA CUVÉE KPF 2012
WILDASS ROSÉ 2013
CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROCH CHIMÈRES
2011
DOCa Rioja, Spain
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
(Stratus Vineyards)
AC Côtes du Roussillon-Villages,
Midi, France (Domaine Lafage)
Spring flowers, apple, watermelon and
cherry. Generous and tangy.
Silky texture with cherry, raspberry, sage,
crushed stones and vanilla.
Medium-bodied & Dry
92 points (David Schildknecht,
erobertparker.com)
Ripe red fruit with smoky minerality.
Elegant and lithe.
90 points (Josh Raynolds,
International Wine Cellar)
071712 (D)
211029 (D)
750 mL
$14.95
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750 mL
$17.95
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119354 (XD)
750 mL
$18.95
2
Featured as our Wine of the Month
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GRILLED HALIBUT WITH
HERB & CAPER VINAIGRETTE
With its lemon, Dijon and garlic marinade, plus an herb
and caper vinaigrette, this fish dish is light and bright.
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Three fresh, bright whites that marry well with fish.
With plenty of tropical fruit in a refreshing
package, this is the perfect wine for a
hot summer day. This Savvy will act like
a squeeze of lemon on the fish and
complement the chives.
Viognier is often called ‘the hedonist’s white
grape’ because of its aromatic intensity. It
blends brilliantly with Chardonnay, creating
sensual wines with great body. This has the
texture and flavour to match the prominent
Dijon and tarragon in the dish.
Monterey is home to some of the best
Chardonnay sites in California, from which
come exquisitely balanced, fruity and fresh
wines with superb minerality. Fleshy, round
and lively, this Chardonnay will underscore
both the fish and the marinade here.
ZUCCARDI SERIE A
CHARDONNAY/VIOGNIER 2012
LA CREMA CHARDONNAY 2012
Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Pineapple, mango and lychee notes.
Great purity and superb fruit.
FEATHERSTONE SAUVIGNON BLANC
2013
VQA Twenty Mile Bench,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
Vibrant ripe fruit and citrus notes.
Structured, bright and refreshing.
Floral with tropical and citrus fruit.
Smooth, generous and refreshing.
HHHHK (Rod Phillips,
rodphillipsonwine.com)
262097 (XD)
089011 (D)
750 mL
$17.95
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750 mL
$14.95
Monterey, California
2
92 points (Robert Parker Jr.,
erobertparker.com)
Full-bodied & Rich
158683 (XD)
750 mL
$25.95
2
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SMOKY
BABY BACK RIBS
A rub, barbecue sauce and the smoke from grilling on
maple planks create layers of flavour in these ribs.
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Smooth reds and even bubbly will match this saucy BBQ staple.
Bottle ageing softens and smooths the
tannins in this rich, structured Primitivo.
It has the fruit concentration to stand
up to ribs, and its tobacco notes will work
well with the ribs’ smoky tones.
Bubbly with ribs? Oh, yeah! The intense
flavours of this Pinot-dominant rosé will
keep it from being overmatched, while
the bright acidity will cut through the sauce
and refresh between bites.
The Barossa is home to the greatest
expressions of Shiraz in the Southern
Hemisphere. The underlying roasted black
fruit and peppercorn that define these
wines perfectly complement grilled ribs.
FATALONE PASQUALE PETRERA
PRIMITIVO 2009
13TH STREET CUVÉE 13
SPARKLING BRUT ROSÉ
SMALL GULLY MR. BLACK’S
LITTLE BOOK SHIRAZ 2011
DOC Gioia del Colle, Puglia, Italy
Traditional Method,
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Dark cherry, plum and mulberry with
herb and leather accents.
279729 (XD)
750 mL
$16.95
Lots of cherry, raspberry, cranberry and
sage. Zippy and bold.
2
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90 points (Rick VanSickle,
winesinniagara.com)
750 mL
91 points (Natalie MacLean,
nataliemaclean.com)
Medium-bodied & Flavourful
147504 (D)
Blackberry with mint and black olives.
Juicy, smooth and long.
$24.95
1
287979 (XD)
750 mL
$17.95
2
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The International Cool Climate Chardonnay
Celebration, held each summer in Niagara,
offers the opportunity to sample – and learn
about – Chardonnays from around the world.
how
COOL
is that?
Crisp and clean, cool-climate Chardonnay
is renowned the world over – and celebrated
each summer at a festival in its honour.
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EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY, STEVEN ELPHICK & ASSOCIATES.
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An exceptionally versatile
variety, Chardonnay makes
wines in all sorts of styles,
from big, warm and buttery
to edgy, crisp and focused.
This latter style, a natural
product of cool climates, is
perfect for summer sipping
and dining, and it’s the star
attraction each year at the
INTERNATIONAL COOL
CLIMATE CHARDONNAY
CELEBRATION (i4C).
Here’s a refreshing look
at the most popular wine
grape in the world.
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What’s
in a
NAME?
It’s hot and
it’s cool: cool-climate
Chard defined.
Chardonnay tends to develop
aromas and flavours that reflect
the produce you’d find in that
climate. So, while warm-climate
Chardonnay often offers
robust tropical fruit, cool-climate
Chardonnay is more likely
to showcase crisp apple, pear,
peach, nectarine, citrus and
orchard blossoms. Another hallmark of cool-climate Chard is
its brilliant natural acidity, which
makes it a refreshing sipper
and a versatile partner with food.
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LE CLOS JORDANNE VILLAGE
RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2011
13TH STREET JUNE’S VINEYARD
CHARDONNAY 2012
VQA Creek Shores,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
TASTING NOTE: This is arguably the best
“Village” Chardonnay to emerge from the
Le Clos portfolio to date. The Chardonnay
grapes … benefited from a near-perfect
growing season for Chardonnay. Such an
expressive nose of bright, ripe fruit and
subtle oak stylings. Look for poached pear,
apple, and lemon cream pie on the nose
to go with freshness, stony minerality and
lightly toasted spices. With the oak in
check, the stone fruits shine on the palate
to join the subtle minerality all in
near-perfect balance. Score: 92
(Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com,
Dec. 9, 2013)
TASTING NOTE: … The nose shows fresh
green apple, pear and citrus with flinty
minerality swirling around. What you taste
is “the soil, the grapes and the kick of
a substantial vintage,” says [13th Street
Sales and Marketing manager Peter]
Bodnar Rod. Indeed, it is pure and fresh
with a creamy note on the mid-palate all
lifted by generous acidity. The fruit is front
and centre but has the full support of
the vineyard’s limestone minerality.
Gorgeous. Score: 91 (Rick VanSickle,
winesinniagara.com, Dec. 3, 2013)
Light & Crisp
Full-bodied & Rich
033936 (XD)
750 mL
$30.00
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236745 (XD)
750 mL
JACKSON-TRIGGS NIAGARA ESTATE
GRAND RESERVE CHARDONNAY
2012
$21.95
TASTING NOTE: Big, flavourful and
approachable Chardonnay with apple
and melon fruit embroidered by vanilla,
oak, straw and toast notes. There’s good
substance and length here. Pour with
barbecued chicken or pork. (VINTAGES
panel, Aug. 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
593996 (XD)
750 mL
$19.95
2
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DOMAINE DUBLÈRE SAVIGNYLÈS-BEAUNE AUX VERGELESSES
1ER CRU 2011
AC, Burgundy, France
(Domaine Dublère)
TASTING NOTE: A restrained, cool and
agreeably airy nose features ever-so-mildly
exotic dried yellow fruit aromas along
with subtle wood toast notes. There is an
equally restrained mouth feel to the
intense and lightly mineral-inflected medium
weight flavors that possess excellent
depth on the persistent and moderately
austere finish. This is a first-rate Savigny
blanc. Outstanding. Top value. Drink:
2017+. Score: 89-92 (Allen Meadows,
burghound.com, June 11, 2013)
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DECELLE-VILLA
SAVIGNY-LES-BEAUNE BLANC 2012
(Domaine Champy)
TASTING NOTE: Complex aromas of
yellow plum, apple cider, pear blossom,
fresh cream and wood sap set the
scene. Beautiful symmetry and precision,
with mineral tones and suggestions of
tart citrus on the pinpoint-precise finish.
It will nicely suit grilled fish or pork belly.
(V INTAGES panel, June 2014)
Full-bodied & Rich
344143 (XD)
750 mL
$49.95
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TASTING NOTE: An exquisite study in
minerality and precision. Complex aromas
of wood sap and flint atop yellow fruit
and lemon blossom introduce a mineraletched, tangy, magnificently balanced
and poised wine with a twist of salted
lemon on the lengthy finish. Could cellar
5+ years, but no need to wait. Sip on
its own and contemplate, or savour with
lightly herbed grilled chicken breast or
calamari. (VINTAGES panel, June 2014)
Light & Crisp
378208 (XD)
750 mL
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Light & Crisp
376095 (XD)
CHAMPY PERNAND-VERGELESSES
EN CARADEUX 1ER CRU 2011
750 mL
$58.95
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$40.95
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Breezes off Lake Ontario keep this Grimsby
vineyard cool in summer. BOTTOM LEFT:
Chardonnay in a Russian River Valley vineyard.
BOTTOM RIGHT: Spain's high-altitude Penedès
region is a haven for Chardonnay grapes.
Location,
location,
LOCATION
Three factors that
make a climate cool.
LATITUDE
ALTITUDE
The most fundamental
cool-climate factor is
distance from the equator.
We Canadians can appreciate that the further you are
from the tropics, the colder
the average temperatures
will be. Examples of
latitude-cooled regions
include Ontario, British
Columbia, Champagne and
Burgundy in the northern
hemisphere; and Patagonia,
Tasmania and New Zealand
in the southern hemisphere.
As any mountain climber
or hiker will tell you, the
higher you go, the cooler
the air. Vineyards on
mountainsides, towering
slopes or highlands are
cool by virtue of their
altitude. Examples include
Russian River Valley in
California, Salta in
Argentina, Trentino in Italy
and Penedès in Spain.
MARITIME
INFLUENCE
Large bodies of water have
a moderating influence
on vineyard temperatures –
lake effect is felt in Ontario
and British Columbia, for
instance – and the cooling
power of oceans can be
quite dramatic, particularly
when cold ocean currents
are involved. Examples
include Chile, South Africa,
Oregon, the Loire Valley
in France, and Australia’s
Mornington Peninsula.
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A World
View
International critics
weigh in on what it
means to be cool.
So when it all comes
together, cool climate,
great dirt and savvy
hand, the results are
sensational. And there’s
no world monopoly –
dozens of regions,
Ontario included, are
making fine chardonnay
in the key of cool.
– JOHN SZABO MS
(NATIONAL POST)
A cool climate brings out lovely notions of white flowers
and yellow flowers in Chardonnay, and lovely crisp fruit.
Perhaps most importantly, it keeps its precision.
– STEVEN SPURRIER (INTERVIEW WITH VINTAGES)
Chardonnay has conquered the wine world in a
very short time … producers in the New World
have sought out cool, Burgundian-style climates.
– TIM ATKIN, MW (TIMATKIN.COM)
KIM CRAWFORD
EAST COAST UNOAKED
CHARDONNAY 2013
Marlborough/Hawke’s Bay,
East Coast, New Zealand
Lively with white flowers,
citrus, melon and green apple,
this Chardonnay comes
from one of New Zealand's
most iconic producers. Makes
a mouth-watering sipper,
or enjoy with grilled seafood
or chicken.
Light & Crisp
991950 (XD)
$18.95
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Cool-climate chardonnays run on electricity …
Chablis in Burgundy, one of the most revered
chardonnay zones in the world, is considered a cool
climate. Chablis is all about high-voltage tension.
– BEPPI CROSARIOL (THE GLOBE AND MAIL)
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
The 2014 edition of the
International Cool Climate
Chardonnay Celebration, i4C,
runs July 18-20 in Niagara.
Check for last-minute tickets –
or plan a trip for next year –
at coolchardonnay.org.
TORRES GRAN VIÑA SOL
CHARDONNAY 2012
MER SOLEIL RESERVE
CHARDONNAY 2011
DO Penedès, Spain
Santa Lucia Highlands,
Monterey County, California
TASTING NOTE: Aromas and
flavours of lemon, pear and
apple backed by intriguing
toasty, floral and buttery notes.
The mouthfeel is soft and
supple with a bracing mineral
element adding complexity.
Enjoy with grilled freshwater
fish. (VINTAGES panel,
June 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
171660 (XD)
$15.95
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750 mL
TASTING NOTE: … a decadent style, offering aromas of
buttered rum, tropical fruit,
sweet spice honeysuckle and
tangerine peel. The palate is
equally rich and creamy but
with lively acidity to keep it
fresh. The flavours are butterscotch and pineapple chunks,
honey roasted nuts and
more sweet spice, which trails
across the finish. Pair with
grilled cheese of smoked
cheddar and pears on toasted
sourdough, warm buttery
cornbread or grilled chicken.
Score: 90 (Daenna Van
Mulligen, winescores.ca,
Feb. 3, 2014)
Full-bodied & Rich
958975 (XD)
$34.95
2
MARIMAR ESTATE ACERO
UNOAKED CHARDONNAY
2012
Tastings, seminars, and outdoor lunches
and dinners featuring cool-climate
Chardonnay are all on the agenda at i4C.
Don Miguel Vineyard,
Russian River Valley,
California
TASTING NOTE: This is
Marimar’s unoaked Chardonnay
from the estate vineyard. In
keeping with past vintages, it’s
so rich and savory, you won’t
even notice the absence of
barrel influence. The wine is
rich and complex in tangerine,
apricot, lime, lemon and
vanilla flavors, brightened by
exquisite acidity. Score: 91
(Steve Heimoff, Wine
Enthusiast, Feb. 2014)
Full-bodied & Rich
383943 (XD)
$31.95
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750 mL
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Flower Pow
Distilled from the dainty blossoms of grape vines, this
intensely flavoured liqueur will put you in the spirit of the s
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THE INSIDE STORY
GOOD TASTE
In the life cycle of a vineyard, one of the
most anticipated times is floraison, those few
days in early June when the tiny flowers that
will become grapes emerge. They’re a winemaker’s first reward for the meticulous care and
effort expended in the vineyard, and it’s from
these blossoms that Esprit de June is created.
The flowers are so fragile that they must
be hand-harvested as soon as they appear to
preserve their aromas and flavours. They’re
then slowly steeped in a neutral grape spirit to
extract their flavours. Though the actual recipe
for Esprit de June is a well-kept secret, the
flowers are from Ugni Blanc, Merlot and Cabernet
vines (with others such as Folle Blanche and
Sauvignon Blanc added to maintain consistent
flavour from vintage to vintage), each variety
imparting its own unique character. Once the
flavours have been extracted, the neutral spirit
is distilled in a Florentine pot still, similar to
those used by perfume producers, to further
concentrate the flavours and aromas. The
resulting liqueur is a fragrant mixture of berry
and flower notes, and a beautiful expression of
that magical time in the vineyard.
This complex and intensely flavoured
liqueur has a lovely interplay of floral
and fruit notes. Exquisitely balanced and
round, vibrant, smooth and elegant.
SERVE IT UP
Born of vine flowers, this is delicious on
the rocks, or added to wine to create an
elegant and intriguing cocktail. Simply
mix 4½ oz (135 mL) either red or chilled
dry white wine with 1½ oz (45 mL)
Esprit de June and stir gently. For more
cocktail ideas, visit juneliqueur.com.
95 points (tastings.com)
ESPRIT DE JUNE
France
(EWG Spirits & Wine)
373993
750 mL
$69.95
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE, SEE PAGE 27.
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VINTAGES 25
LOCAL
FIND
An insider’s
guide to great
Ontario wines.
I love it
because...
1.
2.
It’s bold, confident, rich and
rounded.
The weight and flavours are perfectly
supportive of skilfully grilled fine beef.
3.
Astrid Brummer,
Ontario Wine Buyer
Start with a
Bang!
One look at the fun-loving label
and you know this is meant to
be an in-your-face wine! True to
its name, the first-ever vintage of
this massive blockbuster red is
an explosion of dark fruit flavour
with a lingering, smoky finish. It’s
no simple fruit bomb, though –
there’s finesse underpinning all
that power. A great way to supercharge your next barbecue party.
KABANG RED 2011
(Stratus Vineyards)
VQA Niagara Peninsula
380022 (XD) 750 mL
$19.95 2
Full-bodied & Firm
For complete tasting note,
see page 29.
It’s interesting enough for
serious introspection, but it’s
all about fun!
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product notes
DRINKABILITY INDEX
This index is intended as a guideline and reflects the collective
view of our purchasing panel.
1
DRINK NOW: Enjoy and drink. There is no benefit
to cellaring.
2
DRINK OR HOLD: Can be enjoyed now, but may be
matured further by cellaring, depending on individual
preference.
3
HOLD: Ideal for further cellaring. This wine may well
be enjoyed now by some but we feel that it will develop
favourably under ideal cellaring conditions.
AMERICAN WHISKEY
W. L. WELLER 12 YEARS OLD
KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON
The Original Wheated Bourbon
TASTING NOTE: Nose: There always appears to
be fruit on the nose of this guy and here it is again:
green, crunchy toffee apple, apricot and young
melon. A little Swiss milk chocolate yodels its
presence while the spices tease and prickle. All
rather yummy...; Taste: Silk with attitude: Corn
oil, honey and a few tongue-withering peppers;
Finish: Dries, allowing a full look at the 12 years of
oak...and that milk chocolate is back; Balance:
Sheer quality. And an enormous leap in complexity
and grace from the 7-year-old. Score: 93 (Jim
Murray, Whisky Bible, 2013)
288886
750 mL $44.95
PERCEIVED SUGAR CONTENT
Perceived dryness/sweetness by tasting evaluation. VINTAGES
scale ranges from Extra Dry to Sweet: XD, D, M, MS, S. Please
discuss specifics with our Product Consultants.
WINE STYLES
LIQUEUR
ESPRIT DE JUNE
Product of France
(EWG Spirits & Wine)
Every wine in this section includes a style, above the product
number (e.g, Full-bodied & Smooth, Aromatic & Flavourful).
These simplified flavour profiles are designed to help customers
quickly and easily choose products. For detailed descriptions
of each style, and more information, visit lcbo.com/winestyles.
TASTING NOTE: Clear with a platinum blue cast.
Gorgeously fragrant and intricate aromas of
elderflower, peony, and lychee with a silky, vibrant
off-dry medium-full body and a long, smooth
candied violet accented finish. An elegant feminine
liqueur that will give a classy touch to cocktails.
Score: 95 (tastings.com, Sept. 22, 2010)
ORGANIC PRODUCTS
373993
Wines designated as organic 4 contain 30 mg/L or less of free
sulphur for dry wines (<50 g/L sugar); 35 mg/L or less for
sweeter wines (50-99 g/L sugar); 45 mg/L or less for sweet
wines (>99 g/L sugar).
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ALCOHOL CONTENT
The alcohol/volume content for any product released by
VINTAGES is available on our website. Visit vintages.com and
enter the LCBO# into the Product Search field.
Products in this catalogue are available in limited quantities.
Please see store staff for details.
Please note: prices shown are subject to change without notice.
VINTAGES cannot assume responsibility for typographical
errors in this catalogue. All prices include applicable container
deposit and HST.
750 mL $69.95
SPARKLING WINE
13TH STREET CUVÉE 13
SPARKLING BRUT ROSÉ
Traditional Method, VQA Niagara Peninusla
TASTING NOTE: There is a lot going on in this
nice non-vintage bubbly. Made from 55% Pinot
Noir and 45% Chardonnay, the nose oozes cherry,
raspberry, cranberry and pomegranate with a
lovely sage-citrus-brioche afterglow. It’s bold and
zippy on the palate with a steady, energetic
mousse that rides along a racy vein of acidity.
Score: 90 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com,
March 24, 2014)
147504 (D)
750 mL $24.95
1
Featured in Right on ’cue
SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2014 VINTAGES 27
SPARKLING WINE CONT’D
CROOKED PINE LATE HARVEST
VIDAL 2012
VQA Ontario
(Diamond Estates)
LOUIS BOUILLOT PERLE D’IVOIRE
BRUT BLANC DE BLANCS
CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE
TASTING NOTE: A delightfully yeasty, bready and
aromatic nose sets the tone for this generous and
upbeat Cremant de Bourgogne. With substantial
weight, a good level of complexity and plenty of
charm, this makes for an exceptional buy with wide
appeal. Score: 90 (Sara d’Amato, winealign.com,
January 2013)
048801 (M)
750 mL $19.95
BENJAMIN BRIDGE NOVA 7 2013
Gaspereau Valley
(Peter Gamble)
TASTING NOTE: Wonderful exotic note to the
floral tones on the nose along with candied
citrus, candied ginger, lychee and Asian pear.
Light and frothy with a kiss of sweetness followed
by sour acidity. Dynamic and attractive, this is a
fun, lip-smacking wine with a lively finish that's
perfect for sipping or with sushi, Thai salads or
fresh fruit. (VINTAGES panel, June 2014)
1
ONTARIO
CAVE SPRING CSV RIESLING 2011
VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
TASTING NOTE: Very Riesling on the nose with
prominent lime, mineral oil and tree fruit notes.
Luscious pear, apple, lime, mineral oil and wet
stone accents on the palate. Long and zesty with
bright, tart apple on the finish. (VINTAGES panel,
Oct. 2013)
566026 (M)
750 mL $29.95
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375 mL $17.95
2
FEATHERSTONE
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2013
VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula
NOVA SCOTIA
750 mL $24.95
Off-dry & Fruity
368738 (MS)
1
CANADA – WHITE WINE
Off-dry & Fruity
256289 (M)
TASTING NOTE: Honeysuckle, apricot, peach
mango and marmalade on the nose. The palate
has almost Tokaji-like honey notes undercut by a
brilliant acidity that drives the flavours on and
on. Enjoy with fresh fruit or your favourite sweet
dessert. (VINTAGES panel, May 2014)
2
TASTING NOTE: This is a very attractive, easydrinking, aromatic sauvignon blanc that delivers
a complex palate of well-defined flavours.
They’re supported by refreshing acidity that’s well
calibrated to the fruit. “Easy-drinking” doesn’t
mean this is a simple wine. It shows structure
and complexity – it’s a wine you can think about
or simply enjoy, and it’s a great choice for
summer meals. Score: HHHHK (Rod Phillips,
rodphillipsonwine.com, June 7, 2014)
089011 (D)
750 mL $17.95
1
ROCKWAY SMALL LOT
BLOCK 12-150 RIESLING 2012
VQA Twenty Mile Bench,
Niagara Peninsula
TASTING NOTE: The whites are also excellent,
with the standout a 2012 Small Lot Block
12-150 Riesling with its gorgeous peaches, floral
jasmine, lemon meringue and petrol bouquet
and rich tangerine, peaches and lime sorbet
flavours. Score: 91 (Gordon Stimmell, Toronto
Star, Feb. 21, 2014)
372441 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
2
BRITISH COLUMBIA
CANADA – ROSÉ WINE
GRAY MONK PINOT BLANC 2012
BC VQA Okanagan Valley
ONTARIO
TASTING NOTE: Beautiful sweet blossom aromas
riding on apple, peach and citrus notes. This
delivers superb varietal character with excellent
fruit and freshness throughout. Very good finish.
One would expect nothing less from a producer
like Gray Monk. (VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
WILDASS ROSÉ 2013
(Stratus Vineyards)
Off-dry & Fruity
321612 (M)
750 mL $20.95
1
TASTING NOTE: Very pretty nose with roses and
spring flowers playing over the apple, watermelon,
cherry and red bell pepper tones. Generous, juicy
and quite complex with tangy citrus throughout and
a sour cherry finish. (VINTAGES panel, June 2014)
Medium-bodied & Dry
071712 (D)
750 mL $17.95
1
USA – WHITE WINE
CANADA – RED WINE
CALIFORNIA
ONTARIO
FRANCISCAN
CHARDONNAY 2012
Napa Valley
KABANG RED 2011
(Stratus Vineyards)
TASTING NOTE: A gloriously complex blend –
just as you’d expect from J-L Groux and Stratus –
this mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah,
Cab Franc and Petit Verdot offers up layers of
bold red fruit, dark chocolate and black pepper
with suggestions of cedar and smoke. It’s bigboned and will stand up to hearty barbecued
meats. (VINTAGES panel, Jan. 2014)
Full-bodied & Firm
380022 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
TASTING NOTE: One of my favorite brands both
for consistently great wines and price points that
always give great value is Napa Valley’s Franciscan
Vineyards. Janet Myers and her team produce
wines that are substantial, but not overwhelming,
either in character or price and one of her latest,
the 2012 Franciscan Chardonnay, makes for great
tastes with a pleasantly long finish that can
complement fresh fruit and cheese, chicken on
the grill or linguine with white clam sauce, to name
a few. (Jamie Driscoll, southbostontoday.com,
April 3, 2014)
Featured in Local Find
Full-bodied & Rich
496125 (XD)
750 mL $25.95
2
PONDVIEW BELLA TERRA
VQA Four Mile Creek,
Niagara Peninsula
FROG’S LEAP SAUVIGNON BLANC 2013
Napa Valley
TASTING NOTE: A splendid, long growing season,
culminating in a Nov. 12 harvest, yielded one very
ripe, full-flavoured red. Aged for 16 months in
French and American oak barrels, it shows luscious
cassis, dark chocolate and vanilla flavours, with
black olive, cedar and coffee nuances. It would
crush many comparably priced California cabernets.
Try it with grilled or roasted beef. Score: 91 (Beppi
Crosariol, The Globe and Mail, May 7, 2013)
TASTING NOTE: In 1981, this winery was founded
on 700 cases of sauvignon blanc by John Williams
and Larry Turley, and has since been striving
to make the same style of wine they did that first
year: bone-dry, high-acid, low-alcohol, foodfriendly. The 2013 iteration succeeds solidly, with
a flinty, grassy nose that turns into tart apple and
crisp pear on the palate ... (Matt Kettman, Santa
Barbara Independent, April 4, 2014)
373100 (XD)
750 mL $34.95
966036 (XD)
750 mL $27.95
2
1
USA – WHITE WINE CONT’D
USA – RED WINE
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
IRONSTONE CHARDONNAY 2012
California
BLACK STALLION
Napa Valley
TASTING NOTE: Rich and complex nose with
buttered toast, pineapple, melon and banana
cream pie with a smoky backdrop. Generous and
juicy with more smoke on the finish. A great
barbecue wine – try it with grilled pork or lobster.
(VINTAGES panel, May 2014)
Full-bodied & Rich
355776 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
1
TASTING NOTE: Here’s another fantastic value
from Black Stallion, which has an uncanny ability
to produce Cabernets of great depth and charm
that can stand against more expensive wines. This
2011 is dry, full-bodied and rich in flavors of black
currants. It might even age, but there’s no reason
not to enjoy it now. Score: 92 (Steve Heimoff,
Wine Enthusiast, May 2014)
256768 (D)
750 mL $29.95
2
Featured in Arrive in Style
Monterey
TASTING NOTE: The 2012 Chardonnay Arroyo
Seco comes from their Estate, Gravel Stone and
Clark Vineyard, and is a great value for a top, worldclass Chardonnay. It is a 100% Chardonnay that
is 100% barrel-fermented and 100% malolactic,
and spent eight months in 100% French oak, of
which 25% was new. It emphasizes the tropical
fruit spectrum of Chardonnay, from pineapple to
mango to lychee-like notes. Ripe, medium to fullbodied and fleshy with terrific purity, this fruit bomb
should drink well for 1-3 years. Score: 92 (Robert
Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Dec. 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
158683 (XD)
750 mL $25.95
2
BRAZIN (B)OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 2011
Lodi
(Delicato Family Vineyards)
Winner of a Judges’ Choice Award at the 2013
World Wine Awards of Canada.
TASTING NOTE: Pure Californian Zinfandel in all
its succulent, robust glory! The nose is redolent
of raspberry jam and mocha from generous
oaking. Full-bodied, juicy and smooth. Terrific
for grilled meats and spare ribs. Good value.
Drink: 2013-2016. Score: 91 (Natalie MacLean,
nataliemaclean.com, April 7, 2014)
256750 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
1
ST. SUPÉRY
VIRTU 2012
Napa Valley
CANDOR LOT 5 ZINFANDEL
Paso Robles
(Hope Family Wines)
“Kudos to this estate … These are now among the
more exciting wines being made in Napa Valley!”
(Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Oct. 2013)
Winemaker Austin Hope blends two, and often
three, vintages together to achieve the particular
expression he desires. As a result, the wines
cannot carry a vintage designation.
TASTING NOTE: Drinking the 2012 Proprietary
White Virtu (56% Semillon and 44% Sauvignon
Blanc) is like sipping a fig, lime and honeyed
grapefruit cocktail. Intense flavors, crisp acidity and
impressive purity make for a delectable, mid-weight,
dry white to enjoy over the next several years.
Score: 90 (Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com,
Oct. 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
555276 (XD)
750 mL $36.95
2
TASTING NOTE: Aromas of bumbleberry pie,
chocolate-dipped cherry and mincemeat. The
palate is layered and luxurious with chocolaty dark
fruit. A hedonistic delight with a touch of Amaronelike raisin on the finish. Enjoy with pulled pork or
spicy ribs. (VINTAGES panel, June 2014)
133389 (D)
750 mL $21.95
Featured on the back cover
2
HAHN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012
California
(Nicky Hahn & Family)
RANCHO ZABACO HERITAGE
VINES ZINFANDEL 2012
Sonoma County
TASTING NOTE: Tantalizing hints of smoke and
tobacco leaf add nice complexity and depth to
the red berry and black fruit tones. Smooth and
generously flavoured with plenty of structure and
good balance. Fire up the barbecue – this will be
great with grilled steak or lamb burgers. (VINTAGES
panel, Jan. 2014)
TASTING NOTE: A stunning wine made from
Gallo’s holdings in Sonoma, Dry Creek and Lodi …
tips the scales at 15.26% alcohol. Displaying lots
of pepper as well as full-throttle, pedal-to-themetal intensity, briery, berry fruit and a big, juicy,
succulent mouthfeel and finish, this $15 Zinfandel
offers a lot of wine and considerable flavor as well
as authority. It is a sensational bargain. Score: 90
(Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Dec. 2013)
057877 (D)
750 mL $18.95
2
434605 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
Featured as our Wine of the Month and in
Right on ’cue
RIDGE MONTE BELLO
Santa Cruz Mountains, Central Coast
HESS SELECT
North Coast
TASTING NOTE: Tomato paste, blackcurrant,
dark cherry, cocoa and woodsmoke on the nose.
The palate has lots of smoky dark fruit with a milk
chocolate undertone and structured tannins. This
could easily be put aside for another 2+ years.
Very well made. (VINTAGES panel, June 2014)
025080 (D)
750 mL $23.95
2
TASTING NOTE: The 2011 Monte Bello (87%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 4% Cabernet
Franc) emerges from the glass with tobacco, grilled
herbs, smoke, incense and plums melding together
in this soft, beautifully textured Monte Bello. The
2011 is a wine of exceptional textural finesse. The
100% new oak is totally integrated. ... I expect the
2011 to be a relatively early drinking Monte Bello,
but time will be the judge. Anticipated maturity:
2018-2031. Score: 93-95 (Antonio Galloni,
erobertparker.com, Aug. 2012)
321174 (XD)
375 mL $85.95
320945 (XD)
750 mL $159.95
3
3
RODNEY STRONG MERLOT 2010
Sonoma County
MACMURRAY RANCH PINOT NOIR 2011
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
(Ernest & Julio Gallo)
TASTING NOTE: Medium-light ruby colour;
attractice, fragrant, delicate, red cherry fruit aroma
with floral notes and hints of Asian spices, ginger,
and rhubarb; medium to medium-full body; fairly
soft, fleshy, earthy, toasty, elegant, cherry and
red berry fruit flavors; medium tannin; lingering
aftertaste. Good value and very easy and enjoyable
to drink now. Very highly recommended. Score: 90
(Nicholas Ponomareff, California Grapevine,
Feb. 2013)
048207 (D)
750 mL $24.95
2
TASTING NOTE: Rodney Strong was Sonoma’s
13th bonded winery back in 1959, and the Klein
family has owned it ever since 1989. They strive for
sustainable agriculture and thus became Sonoma
County’s first carbon-neutral winery. There’s terrific
balance, structure, supple texture and length on the
finish of this wine. Alluring aromas of mocha-coffee
on the nose along with rich black fruit. Pleasantly
surprising vibrant acidity for food. Plush black
plums and coffee on the finish. Try it with braised
beef. This warm-climate Merlot finishes with
vanilla spice, dark berry and fig. Pair with: beef,
cheese, poultry, borscht (beet soup), quesadillas.
nataliemaclean.com, March 17, 2014)
497933 (D)
750 mL $22.95
2
USA – RED WINE CONT’D
ARGENTINA – RED WINE
CALIFORNIA
MANOS NEGRAS MALBEC 2012
Mendoza
SOUVERAIN WINEMAKER’S RESERVE
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
Manos Negras translates to “black hands,” a
reference to the winery’s hands-on philosophy
and the willingness of all involved to muck in
where necessary around the vineyard and get
their hands dirty.
TASTING NOTE: There’s no doubt Killian chose
the finest lots for his 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker’s Reserve. It simply has more of
everything in it. Deep bluish/purple with lots of
blueberry and blackberry fruit intermixed with
graphite, pen ink, spicy oak, licorice, and earth,
the wine is full-bodied, rich, and should be an
impressive value even at the full mark-up of $40
when released in a year or so. This wine should
evolve for 12-15 or more years. Score: 90-93
(Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Feb. 2011)
718197 (XD)
750 mL $41.95
TASTING NOTE: From one of the biggest of
Argentina’s big guns, this increasingly popular
blend brings a lifted floral note with impressive
tropical fruit aromas and a lovely citrus-y throughline on the nose. The palate is smooth and big
with generous replays and more refreshing citrus.
Great value. (VINTAGES panel, Oct. 2013)
208322 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
2
VIÑA COBOS FELINO MALBEC 2012
Unfined, Mendoza
(Paul Hobbs)
ZUCCARDI SERIE A
CHARDONNAY/VIOGNIER 2012
Uco Valley, Mendoza
TASTING NOTE: The rich, dark fruit aromas here
are elevated by a lifted floral quality that suggests
violets. If you think that all sounds terrific, just
wait until you taste it. Smooth and fruity with a
lovely dry finish, this is an easy-drinking crowdpleaser that was made for a summer barbecue.
If you don’t have a barbecue, borrow one. This is
awesome with gourmet hamburgers, sausages or
even barbecue-prepared meat-lovers’ pizza.
(VINTAGES panel, Oct. 2012)
2
ARGENTINA – WHITE WINE
262097 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
2
SUR DE LOS ANDES RESERVA
MALBEC 2010
Mendoza
TASTING NOTE: This Cab shows its high mountain
origins in the incredibly concentrated fruit. It’s
positively laser-like in the intensity of blackberries and
cassis. The tannins are also strong and impeccable,
and there’s lots of new oak that shows up in the
form of cigar box and sweet toast. Dramatic and
ageworthy, this wine will develop bottle complexities
over the next 10 years, maybe far longer. Special
Designation: Cellar Selection. Score: 94 (Steve
Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2013)
750 mL $89.95
271205 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
2
TERRA VALENTINE YVERDON
Spring Mountain District,
Napa Valley
Full-bodied & Firm
380220 (XD)
TASTING NOTE: Lovely notes of ripe black fruit
greet the nose here. The palate is smooth and rich
with an impressive depth of dark fruit flavour. A
well-made and balanced Malbec that will be great
with grilled meats. (VINTAGES panel, Oct. 2013)
2
TASTING NOTE: Bright ruby-red. Aromas of black
raspberry, black cherry, mocha and tree bark.
Rich, supple and round; mouthfilling and ripe
without any heaviness. The black cherry fruit
shows an attractive medicinal reserve. Lovely
depth and controlled sweetness here. Finishes
smoothly tannic and persistent. A very good value.
Score: 89 (Stephen Tanzer, International Wine
Cellar, March/April 2014)
118067 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
CHILE – RED WINE
AUSTRALIA – RED WINE
CONCHA Y TORO
MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA
MERLOT 2011
Peumo
MOLLYDOOKER THE BOXER
SHIRAZ 2012
South Australia
(Sarah & Sparky Marquis)
TASTING NOTE: The crunchy red fruit comes
first, but there’s enough tannin power in this
merlot to make it more than just refreshing.
There’s structure for a steak, and enough acidity
to cut the fat from anything off the grill. Score: 90
(wineandspiritsmagazine.com, June 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Deep garnet-purple in color, the
2012 The Boxer Shiraz opens with tons of intense
chocolate, vanilla and spice intermingling with an
aromatic core of ripe and berry preserves. Very
big, full and rich, it is so concentrated you could
practically stand a spoon up in the glass. The
medium-level velvety tannins hold through the long,
slightly hot, finish. Drink it now to 2017. Score: 89
(Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, erobertparker.com,
Feb. 2014)
Full-bodied & Firm
939827 (XD)
750 mL $21.95
2
246595 (XD)
750 mL $29.95
SAN PEDRO 1865 SINGLE VINEYARD
Maipo Valley
TASTING NOTE: Dense and rich, offering concentrated dark plum, mocha and dried blackberry
flavors that feature notes of slate and pepper.
The long, layered finish has Asian spice and
black fig hints, with a dash of hoisin sauce. Drink
now through 2018. Special Designation: Smart
Buy. Score: 91 (Kim Marcus, winespectator.com,
March 31, 2014)
037911 (D)
750 mL $19.95
2
2
SMALL GULLY MR. BLACK’S LITTLE
BOOK SHIRAZ 2011
Barossa Valley, South Australia
TASTING NOTE: I love a little black book reading
with a sympathetic robust red wine that has a big
vocabulary when it comes to aromas and flavours,
like this one! Rich and full-bodied with fleshy ripe
blackberry, mint and black olive aromas on the
nose. Layers and smooth, with polished tannins
and a long finish. Terrific mouth-watering juiciness.
You put on the jazz music and I’ll pour the wine,
deal? Pair with: pork, pasta in meat sauce, steak,
lamb cutlets, beef brisket, peppercorn steak.
nataliemaclean.com, March 17, 2014)
287979 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
2
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VIÑA TARAPACÁ GRAN RESERVA
CARMENÈRE 2011
Maipo Valley
TASTING NOTE: [translated from the Spanish] This
wine has a sweet tooth and a maturity that makes it
very approachable and easy to understand without
losing any of its varietal character. It possesses very
good concentration. This Gran Reserva is made
up of 90% Carmenère with the rest comprised of
Syrah. Score: 90 (Patricio Tapia, Descorchados
Wine Guide, 2013)
057513 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
2
TWO HANDS SEXY BEAST
McLaren Vale, South Australia
TASTING NOTE: Ripe, round and generous,
with raspberry and black cherry fruit at the core,
shaded by spicy, toasty, herbal nuances. Has
depth and presence, and the finish doesn’t quit.
Drink now through 2022. Special designation:
Highly Recommended. Score: 93 (Harvey Steiman,
winespectator.com, March 31, 2014)
219469 (D)
750 mL $25.95
2
AUSTRALIA – RED WINE CONT’D
SOUTH AFRICA – WHITE WINE
WILLUNGA 100
CABERNET/SHIRAZ 2010
McLaren Vale, South Australia
NEDERBURG MANOR HOUSE
WO Western Cape
TASTING NOTE: Polished and expressive, with an
appealing red berry glint to the mix of blueberry
and spice flavors, finishing gently but persistently.
Drink now through 2018. Score: 90 (Harvey
Steiman, winespectator.com, July 31, 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Gooseberries with whiffs of
green pepper, fresh thyme, 2013 is appealing,
racy & inviting, with a lemon twist goodbye.
Score: HHHHK (Excellent) (Winnie Bowman,
Platter’s South African Wine Guide, 2014)
376830 (D)
750 mL $22.95
372334 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
2
1
AUSTRIA – WHITE WINE
NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE
RABL LENGENLOIS
GRÜNER VELTLINER 2012
DAC Kamptal
Marlborough, South Island
(Steve Bird, Winemaker)
TASTING NOTE: Steve Bird has literally flown
there and made that in the course of his long
winemaking career, here and abroad. This new
release exudes plenty of flinty, wild sophistication
and attractive salty acidity. Try it with anchovy
and onion tart. Score: HHHHK (cuisine.co.nz,
Dec. 11, 2013)
178319 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
1
TASTING NOTE: Rabl has been perfecting their
craft since 1750, cultivating many of the very
best sites in Kamptal for generations. Their 2012
Grüner Veltliner offers clearly delineated pear,
citrus, grapefruit, mineral and pepper spice on
the nose. The palate is crisp and dry with great
replays and wonderful length. (VINTAGES panel,
Nov. 2013)
377457 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
1
FRANCE – WHITE WINE
BURGUNDY
MOUNT NELSON
Marlborough, South Island
(Campo di Sasso)
NADINE FERRAND LISE-MARIE
POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2011
AC
TASTING NOTE: Mount Nelson is a refreshingly
different expression of Marlborough sauvignon.
Its Italian ownership Lodovico and Piero Antinori
(Campo Sassi) is at the heart of this wine’s
restrained “Sancerre” style. The attack is fresh
and with bright tropical fruit, citrus, mineral,
jalapeno grapefruit notes. The palate very similar
with added gooseberry and honey flavours.
Impressive intensity and length no doubt as a
result of four months of lees ageing after the
fermentation. Score: 90 (Anthony Gismondi &
Stuart Tobe, gismondionwine.com, Jan. 20, 2014)
694752 (XD)
750 mL $21.95
1
Gold Medal winner at the 2013 Concours des
Grands Vins de France.
TASTING NOTE: [translated from the French]
Beautiful, bright yellow. The first whiff announces
an intense wine, upright, but with further aeration
come more gourmet flavors of toasted bread
crumbs, vanilla. The palate is equally intense, but
we can feel the potential of this bottle. It has juice.
While still a bit woody, a couple more years will
provide a beautiful bottle to serve with roasted
lobster in a saffron cream sauce. Score: HHHK
(Excellent) (1001degustations.com, Oct. 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
087114 (XD)
750 mL $29.95
2
LOIRE
FRANCE – RED WINE
CAVE DE SAUMUR MUSCADET
SÈVRE & MAINE SUR LIE 2012
AC
BORDEAUX
CHÂTEAU CHASSE-SPLEEN 2010
AC Moulis
Gold Medal winner at the 2013 Concours
des Ligers.
TASTING NOTE: Bright and floral on the nose with
a strong suggestion of green apple. Refreshing and
somewhat richly textured for Muscadet but with
great verve and crispness. The fruit offers a touch
of sweetness. Closes with a long and crisp finish.
Quite lovely. (VINTAGES panel, June 2013)
357301 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
1
DOMAINE BELLEVUE TOURAINE
AC
TASTING NOTE: A beautiful effort from ChasseSpleen, this dense purple wine exhibits plenty of
black currant and black cherry fruit with some
licorice, roasted herbs and forest floor. Medium to
full-bodied and supple, the final blend of 55%
Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot has produced
a fleshy, succulent style of Chasse-Spleen to drink
over the next 15+ years. Score: 90 (Robert Parker
Jr., erobertparker.com, Feb. 2013)
257220 (XD)
750 mL $49.85
2
CHÂTEAU DE PANIGON 2010
AC Médoc
Mondial du Sauvignon.
TASTING NOTE: Juicy, green apple, ripe and
modern with rounded acidity. Positively opulent
for Touraine! Score: 16 (out of 20) (Distinguished)
(Richard Hemming, jancisrobinson.com,
March 20, 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Delicate nose, some graphite
and tobacco, smoky oak, hint of bitter chocolate
and ample black fruits lurking. Plump, firm,
concentrated, this has weight and structure, with
a firm elegance on the finish. Should have more
staying power than most and needs some time
to harmonise. Drink: 2014-2022. Score: 90+
(Judging panel, decanter.com, Sept. 20, 2013)
082305 (XD)
750 mL $13.95
Full-bodied & Firm
348250 (XD)
1
750 mL $19.95
2
MIDI
CODE INSPIRATION
VIOGNIER 2013
IGP Pays d’Oc
(Les Vignerons de Cers Portiragnes)
CHÂTEAU HAUT-DINA 2010
AC Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
TASTING NOTE: United by the common goal of
creating wines of distinction and quality, the 167
winemakers that comprise Alma Cersius adhere
to a strict code of conduct that oversees all
aspects of wine production. Their 2013 Code
Inspiration Viognier is herbal with candied pear,
mineral and citrus peel on the nose. Bright and
fresh with vibrant acidity on the palate. Enjoy
with grilled lake fish. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2014)
380758 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
TASTING NOTE: This is a very complete wine,
with all the fruit and tannin elements in place.
There’s a fine and rich character here as well as
a more austere, mineral side. The combination
results in supporting tannins, dark fruits and
good aging potential. Special Designation: Best
Buy. Score: 91 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast,
May 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
374389 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
2
1
FRANCE – RED WINE CONT’D
LOUIS JADOT BEAUNE 1ER CRU 2011
AC
BORDEAUX
TASTING NOTE: There is a floral element to the
wild red cherry and raspberry suffused nose
that introduces very round, supple, forward and
generous flavors that possess a seductively
textured mid-palate yet like the Clos des Ursules,
tighten up quickly on the firm and serious finish
that retains a fine sense of balance. This should
benefit from 7 to 10 years of cellar time.
Drink: 2018+. Score: 88-91 (Allen Meadows,
burghound.com, April 15, 2013)
CHÂTEAU LALANDE-BORIE 2010
AC Saint-Julien
TASTING NOTE: Solid, with a very juicy core of
lightly mulled plum and blackberry fruit, a polished
apple wood note that runs along the edges and a
solid, gravel-tinged finish. Sports nice terroir and
leaves a mouthwatering feel on the finish. Best
from 2015 through 2027. Score: 91 (James
Molesworth, winespectator.com, March 31, 2013)
258772 (XD)
750 mL $39.95
3
CHÂTEAU TEYSSIER 2009
AC Montagne Saint-Émilion
TASTING NOTE: Here’s a tasty, well-balanced and
concentrated example of 2009 Bordeaux at an
attractive price. Fruit is dark and ripe, wood is
noted but integrated and high quality, and the
overall structure bodes well for future development.
Solid and firm, a smart buy. Tasted January 2013.
Score: 90 (John Szabo, M.S., winealign.com,
Feb. 7, 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
226035 (XD)
750 mL $23.95
2
641308 (XD)
750 mL $44.95
2
MICHEL PICARD BOURGOGNE
PINOT NOIR 2011
AC
TASTING NOTE: Pretty aromas of ripe bright cherry,
licorice, spice, leather, earth and a lifted floral tone
make for a rich and complex nose. Great expression
and complexity on the palate too, where the mildly
sweet oak notes are impeccably integrated with
the rich cherry and raspberry fruit. A great value
for Burgundy. (VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
364968 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
2
MIDI
CHÂTEAU LA CONDAMINE
CORBIÈRES 2012
AP
BURGUNDY
ANDRÉ DELORME
GIVRY 2010
AC
Mondial de Bruxelles.
TASTING NOTE: Beautifully expressed cherry
notes with raspberry, earth, underbrush and rose
petal tones adding complexity. Quaffable, silky
and smooth with spice emerging on the palate.
Extremely pretty, juicy and approachable. (VINTAGES
panel, July 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Family owned and operated since
1792, La Condamine is known for producing
wines that offer great value. The 2012 Corbières
presents fresh cherry and raspberry fruit on the
nose. The palate is rich and complex with more
ripe fruit framed by soft tannins. Good balance
and structure. A very nice wine. (VINTAGES panel,
Oct. 2013)
366435 (XD)
750 mL $27.95
1
374439 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
2
CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROCH CHIMÈRES 2011
AC Côtes du Roussillon-Villages
(Maison Lafage)
TASTING NOTE: … Grenache and Syrah with a
bit of Carignan … redolent of marjoram, fennel
and sage; cherry and red raspberry; black pepper
and crushed stone. Hints of vanilla, caramel, and
brown spices … nicely restrained and integrated.
Palpably dense and satin-textured, this develops
a marvelously mouthwatering savor of salted
roasted meat pan-scrapings en route to a finish of
impressive length. Plan to enjoy such an amazing
value through at least 2017. Score: 92 (David
Schildknecht, erobertparker.com, Jan. 2014)
119354 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
2
Featured as our Wine of the Month and in
Right on ’cue
CHÂTEAU DE NAGES
VIEILLES VIGNES 2011
AC Costières de Nîmes
(Michel Gassier)
TASTING NOTE: Starting out with his Chateau De
Nages releases, the 2011 Costieres de Nimes
Vieilles Vignes is a blend of 72% Grenache, 24%
Syrah and 4% Mourvedre, fermented with a
small amount of whole cluster, that was aged in a
combination of barrels and concrete tanks. Classic
in style, with lots of spice, dried underbrush, leather
and copious red and black fruits, this medium to
full-bodied, supple, pure and lively effort has plenty
of texture and outstanding length through the finish.
It’s also a joy to drink. Score: 90 (Jeb Dunnuck,
erobertparker.com, Dec. 2013)
040964 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
RHÔNE
DOMAINE BARVILLE
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2010
AC
(Brotte)
ALAIN JAUME & FILS GRANDE
GARRIGUE VACQUEYRAS 2012
AC
(Alain Jaume & Fils)
TASTING NOTE: Representing a superb value, the
Alain Jaume 2012 Vacqueyras Grande Garrigue is
a tank-aged blend of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah
and 5% Mourvedre. It exhibits gorgeous notes of
black raspberry, ground herbs, violets and pepper,
medium to full-bodied richness and an overall rich,
layered personality. More than a little impressive,
it should have a solid 7-8 years of longevity.
Drink now-2020. Score: 89-92 (Jeb Dunnuck,
erobertparker.com, Oct. 2013)
233916 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
TASTING NOTE: The outstanding 2010
Chateauneuf du Pape Domaine Barville exhibits a
dense ruby/purple color, good acidity and lots of
roasted meat, bouquet garni, cassis and kirsch
characteristics. Fleshy, full and classic, it can be
enjoyed over the next 12-15 years. Score: 91
(Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Oct. 2012)
148841 (XD)
750 mL $44.95
2
2
LES TROIS ORATOIRES
CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2012
AC
(Laudun Chusclan Vignerons)
CAVE DE TAIN CROZES
HERMITAGE 2011
AC
Gold Medal winner at the 2013 Concours Général
Agricole in Paris.
TASTING NOTE: This fresh red shows a savory
edge to its mulled cherry, plum and blackberry
fruit, with pepper and tobacco leaf notes on the
finish. Drink now through 2016. Score: 89 (James
Molesworth, winespectator.com, Dec. 31, 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Quite complex on the nose with
cherry, raspberry, strawberry, mulberry and spice.
Appealingly savoury, with young, fresh fruit and
skilfully integrated oak notes. Very good balance
and good length. This is a great everyday wine
that delivers a big bang for the buck. (VINTAGES
panel, Oct. 2013)
572230 (XD)
750 mL $21.95
2
370288 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
2
FRANCE – RED WINE CONT’D
RHÔNE
RHÔNE
DELAS SAINT-ESPRIT
CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE ROSÉ 2013
AC Côtes-du-Rhône
PERRIN L’ANDÉOL RASTEAU 2011
AC
Beautiful soothing and brooding warmed blueberry,
blackberry and raspberry aromas. A hint of smoke,
charred meat and garrigue in the background. The
palate starts soft and round with smooth tannins
and ripe mixed berry supported by savoury dried
herbs, spice, grilled meat and graphite on the
medium length finish. Great value. (Tasted May
2014) Score: 89 (Rhys Pender, MW, winealign.com,
May 12, 2014)
976845 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
TASTING NOTE: Light peach-pink in the glass
with aromas of wild strawberries, red grapefruit
and spring flowers. The palate has great echoes
with a touch of rhubarb. Crisp, precise and
refreshing. Lovely. Enjoy with calamari, grilled
white fish, or turkey sandwiches. (VINTAGES panel,
May 2014)
Medium-bodied & Dry
224964 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
1
2
SOUTHWEST
DOMAINE DES CARABINIERS
LUNAR APOGÉ TAVEL
ROSÉ 2013
AC
DOMAINE BERTHOUMIEU
HAUTE TRADITION
MADIRAN 2011
AC
Madiran is a dynamic wine region that produces
wines primarily from Tannat. Though the wines were
once known for the intensity of their tannin and for
requiring long cellaring, modern winemakers strive
to create wines such as this one that offer charm
and approachability as well as considerable density
and ageing potential.
TASTING NOTE: The Haute Tradition has a pretty
nose with cherry, spice, coffee and floral tones.
Excellent replays, balance and structure. A great
value wine that really over-delivers. (VINTAGES
panel, Jan. 2014)
Full-bodied & Firm
380816 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
1
E. GUIGAL CÔTES DU RHÔNE
ROSÉ 2013
AC
PROVENCE
GASSIER SABLES D’AZUR ROSÉ 2013
AP Côtes de Provence
TASTING NOTE: This pretty pink wine abounds
with notions of apricot, dried citrus peel, lavender
and sage. It’s tangy and refreshing with impressive
elegance. A joy to drink. Chill and sip, or pair with
turkey breast or lightly herbed seafood. (VINTAGES
panel, June 2014)
Medium-bodied & Dry
375626 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
FRANCE – ROSÉ WINE
Medium-bodied & Dry
033621 (D)
750 mL $14.95
TASTING NOTE: A blend of 50% Grenache with
Cinsault, Clairette and Syrah singing backup,
this certified biodynamic pink wine offers up
suggestions of rosebush, Red Delicious apple and
cherry stone. It's juicy and robust in the mouth,
bursting with ripe red fruit. Enjoy with green
salads or grilled-veggie focaccia sandwiches.
(VINTAGES panel, June 2014)
1
Made from Grenache and Cinsaut with Syrah
and Mourvèdre in support, this vivacious pink
wine offers up sunny aromas and flavours of
watermelon, apple and cherry. A versatile food
wine, it’ll pair with anything from chicken burgers
to grilled veggie sandwiches.
Easygoing & Fruity
225003 (D)
750 mL $16.95
1
GERMANY – WHITE WINE
ALTO ADIGE
MOSEL
SCHRECKBICHL COLTERENZIO
PINOT GRIGIO 2012
DOC Alto Adige
DR. PAULY-BERGWEILER
RIESLING 2012
Qualitätswein
TASTING NOTE: Offers an array of succulent
white peach, melon and spice flavors, with some
sage honey notes. Creamy on the palate, leading
to accents of tangerine and spice on the juicy
finish. Drink now through 2016. Score: 89 (Kim
Marcus, winespectator.com, Feb. 28, 2014)
TASTING NOTE: Very pale yellow. Smells freshly
fermented. Some florality, a touch of melon and
pear. Tiny hint of a spritz. Rounded and fruity,
slightly off dry. Good length of fruit – a bit more to
it than the average, a fruity style. Well balanced.
Some concentration and intensity. Not bad at all.
Fresh, pure, clean and well made. Score: 89
(Matt Walls, timatkin.com, Feb. 10, 2014)
596601 (XD)
750 mL $13.95
Light & Crisp
293399 (D)
2
750 mL $18.95
1
RHEINHESSEN
CAMPANIA
BECK HEDESHEIMER-HOF
GRAUER BURGUNDER
KABINETT TROCKEN 2012
Prädikatswein
TASTING NOTE: Germany is producing excellent
dry versions of its classic wines. This dry Pinot
Gris is a fine example and impresses immediately.
Exciting pear, apple, peach, grapefruit and
mineral aromas with honeycomb tones adding
complexity. The palate delivers big fruit and
mineral notes with a lovely tart and citrus-y finish.
A great value, this strikes well above its price
point. (VINTAGES panel, Nov. 2013)
378349
750 mL $20.95
2
ITALY – WHITE WINE
MASTROBERARDINO
GRECO DI TUFO 2012
DOCG
TASTING NOTE: This gorgeous white from southern
Italy has enticing aromas of apricots along with
lemon zest and almond. The structured but elegant
palate delivers intense peach and citrus notes along
with crisp acidity that leaves a clean finish. Pair this
with seafood or fresh pasta salads. Score: 90 (Kerin
O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2013)
Light & Crisp
568105 (XD)
750 mL $20.95
2
FRIULI
ABRUZZO
NIRO PECORINO 2012
IGP Terre di Chieti
LE MONDE
PINOT BIANCO 2012
DOC Friuli Grave
Gold Medal winner at the 2013 Sélections
Mondiale des Vins Canada.
The 2014 Gambero Rosso guide awarded this
wine its highest rating of BBB.
TASTING NOTE: Lovely nose featuring apple,
pear, butter and toast with some white pepper
spice. Ripe yellow apple shines on the palate
along with melon, pear, tangerine and more
white pepper. This has a great deal going on and
balances everything beautifully. (VINTAGES panel,
Jan. 2014)
TASTING NOTE: Quite lovely, with suggestions of
white peach, butternut squash and applesauce
with a flinty, crushed-rock undertone. Juicy and
round with more of that wonderful minerality
providing backbone. Zippy and refreshing with a
peach-pit touch on the finish. Enjoy with pork, shellfish or turkey breast. (VINTAGES panel, May 2014)
379057 (D)
750 mL $15.95
Full-bodied & Rich
372417 (XD)
1
750 mL $17.95
1
ITALY – WHITE WINE CONT’D
ITALY – RED WINE
TUSCANY
ABRUZZO
FATTORIA IL PALAGIO
VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO 2012
DOCG
TALAMONTI TRE SAGGI
MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 2011
DOC
TASTING NOTE: Pear, parsley and herbs with
green apple highlights. Zesty and herbaceous
with a refreshing acidity that frames the green
fruit. Hint of rosemary and nettle on the finish. A
great match for grilled chicken or an asparagus
risotto. (VINTAGES panel, May 2014)
TASTING NOTE: Tre Saggi (“three wise men”) is a
plush and rich, oak-driven Montepulciano designed
by an Italian winemaker who is an absolute expert
on barrel aging and oak toast. Dark chocolate,
spice, clove and blackberry are presented in an
incredibly soft and integrated fashion. Special
Designation: Editors’ Choice. Score: 90 (Monica
Larner, Wine Enthusiast, July 2013)
Light & Crisp
214544 (XD)
750 mL $13.95
1
204016 (D)
750 mL $15.95
2
CALABRIA
VENETO
FERROCINTO MAGLIOCCO
ROSSO 2012
IGP Calabria
MACULAN PINOT GRIGIO 2012
IGT Veneto
TASTING NOTE: Delicate and subtle nose with
yellow plum, yellow cherry, apple and citrus peel.
The palate introduces some very interesting nutty
tones, particularly an almond-husk note. A nice
sipper, or very enjoyable with grilled chicken or
seafood. (VINTAGES panel, May 2014)
Light & Crisp
734921 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
1
TASTING NOTE: Made with the local Magliocco
variety, this offers red and black fruit, anise,
spice, smoke and a lifted floral note on the nose.
Fresh, ripe and round, with pepper and smoke
on the palate and great length. This will pair well
with barbecued rabbit or veal. (VINTAGES panel,
Jan. 2014)
379875 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
2
FATTORI MOTTO PIANE
SOAVE 2011
DOC
TASTING NOTE: The 2011 Soave Motto Piane
takes Garganega, this work horse white grape
at the base of all Soave wines, to new heights.
Clusters were harvested the second week of
September and subsequently laid to dry on
straw mats for approximately 30 days. Winemaking
sees a variety of vessels including stainless steel,
tonneaux and botte. The bouquet is expressive and
elegant with enduring tones of candied peach,
lemon custard, stone fruit and yellow flower. Its
elegance is capped by perfectly chiseled mineral
notes that frame and contain the wine’s terrific
expressiveness. Soave is an age-worthy white and
this wine will continue to evolve in the upcoming
years. Drink 2014-2019. Score: 93 (Monica Larner,
Full-bodied & Rich
380204 (XD)
750 mL $22.95
2
PIEDMONT
ASNAS LANGHE ROSSO 2009
DOC
(Pier)
The 2013 Gambero Rosso guide awarded this
wine BBM, denoting a rating of Very Good to
Excellent.
TASTING NOTE: A savoury nose with raspberry,
blueberry, cherry, vanilla, spice and floral notes.
The palate is soft and focused with excellent
replays and concentrated fruit and sour cherry
tones throughout the long, tasty finish. (VINTAGES
panel, Sept. 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
368456 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
2
ICARDI PAREJ BAROLO 2008
DOCG
TUSCANY
TASTING NOTE: A kiss of oak surrounds the
cherry and blueberry flavors in this supple red.
The structure is there, with the tannins in balance
on the finish. This should come around sooner
than most ’08s. Best from 2015 through 2029.
Score: 91 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com,
Feb. 28, 2013)
CASTELLO DI GABBIANO
CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2009
DOCG
Full-bodied & Firm
269696 (XD)
750 mL $40.95
2
TASTING NOTE: Rich and round, sporting black
cherry, raspberry and spice flavors, with dense
yet ripe tannins for support. This is balanced and
long, presenting a fresh, mineral-laden aftertaste.
Drink now through 2023. Score: 92 (Bruce
Sanderson, winespectator.com, web only, 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
216309 (XD)
750 mL $22.95
2
PUGLIA
DEI VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO
2010
DOCG
(Maria Caterina Dei)
FATALONE PASQUALE PETRERA
PRIMITIVO 2009
DOC Gioia del Colle
TASTING NOTE: In 1987, Fatalone became the
first producer to produce DOC Gioia del Colle
Primitivo as a single variety. Bottling ageing before
release softens the tannins and tames the fruit.
The 2009 has dark and smoky fruit on the nose
with herbal and leather accents. Cherry, plum
and mulberry notes in the mouth. Versatile and
nicely weighted with a smooth and easygoing
texture. (VINTAGES panel, Jan. 2014)
279729 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
2
4 Organic product
Ranked as #38 on Wine Enthusiast’s 2013 Top
100 Cellar Selections.
TASTING NOTE: This savory wine has earthy and
fruity fragrances of underbrush, spice and plum.
The palate delivers a lush dark cherry flavor,
accented by white pepper, cinnamon and licorice
spice. With its fresh acidity and firm but elegant
tannins, this has complexity and modest aging
potential. Score: 94 (Kerin O’Keefe, Wine
Enthusiast, Oct. 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
285510 (XD)
750 mL $27.95
2
VALLONE VERETO
SALICE SALENTINO 2010
DOC
“... I was very taken (as keeps happening
recently) by a new southern addition from Puglia:
a gorgeous 100% negroamaro with a wave of
black cherry and lip-smacking plum-skin tang.”
(David Williams, theguardian.com, Dec. 7, 2013)
TASTING NOTE: ... Velvety smooth and slips
down very easily. It is packed with black cherry
fruit and violets, without being jammy, spicy
notes and some fine tannins. […] (Mike Tipping,
yorkpress.co.uk, Jan. 4, 2014)
RENZO MASI CHIANTI RISERVA 2009
DOCG
TASTING NOTE: A mix of smoky tobacco, cherry,
cedar, spice and bitter almond marks this
complex, appealing red. The light-grained tannins
bolster the long finish. Developing nicely for now.
Drink now through 2020. Score: 91 (Bruce
Sanderson, winespectator.com, June 30, 2013)
969469 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
2
379255 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
2
ITALY – RED WINE CONT’D
LEBANON – RED WINE
VENETO
CHÂTEAU KSARA
RÉSERVE DU COUVENT 2011
Bekaa Valley
MICHELE CASTELLANI I CASTEI
COSTAMARAN RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA
CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2011
DOC
TASTING NOTE: Creamy, with hints of savory
herb and leather accenting flavors of black
cherry candy, pastis and smoky mineral, showing
a touch of espresso. Lightly juicy, displaying fine
integration. The finish echoes the fruit. Drink
now through 2020. Score: 89 (Alison Napjus,
winespectator.com, Sept. 30, 2013)
972406 (D)
750 mL $17.95
TASTING NOTE: Very pure and clean with berry,
mineral, and hints of new wood. Full and lightly
jammy. Very satisfying and outstanding. Purity of
fruit impresses. 40% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Franc
and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Score: 90 (James
Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Aug. 13, 2013)
443721 (D)
750 mL $14.95
2
2
PORTUGAL – RED WINE
RIONDO IL CUORE PER MARTINA
APPASSIMENTO 2012
IGT Veneto
CONCEITO CONTRASTE 2011
DOC Douro
Appassimento wines use dried grapes to make
wines of increased richness and complexity –
similarly to their cousins, the super-popular Ripasso
and Amarone wines of Veneto. Unlike their cousins,
though, they can use international grapes in the
blend. This big, bold wine blends partially dried
Merlot with the local Corvina grape. Look for rich
notions of cherry and chocolate.
326595 (D)
750 mL $14.95
2
VALPANTENA TORRE DEL FALASCO
AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA 2010
DOCG
The 2007 vintage of this wine took 76th spot on
the Wine Spectator Top 100 for 2012. Expect big
things from this new bottling.
TASTING NOTE: (barrel sample) Palate marked by
“Durona” (the typical Valpolicella Cherry), very nice,
with balsamic and sweet spices notes and tobacco
at the finish. Interesting. (italianwinejournal.com,
Feb./March 2014)
922161 (D)
750 mL $44.95
2
TASTING NOTE: ... Contraste is providing an awful
lot of fine drinking pleasure these days in an
understated fashion. It is graceful and charming,
crisp and flavorful ... Perfectly balanced, it handles
its oak beautifully ... Overall, this has become a
consistent and excellent value in Douro. This may
be its best vintage yet, and it is a bargain that is
hard to resist. Drink now-2022. Score: 90 (Mark
Squires, erobertparker.com, Dec. 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
268003 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
2
HERDADE DO SOBROSO SOBRO
RED 2012
Vinho Regional Alentejano
TASTING NOTE: A blend of Aragonés, Alicante,
Bouchet, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah that's
loaded with earthy, dark fruit tones with touches of
cured meats. Generous and fresh with impressive
black fruit backed by firm tannins and a great
dark-cherry grip on the finish. (VINTAGES panel,
June 2014)
Full-bodied & Firm
306563 (D)
750 mL $14.95
2
SPAIN – WHITE WINE
VIÑA REAL PLATA CRIANZA 2009
DOCa Rioja
(CVNE)
PACO & LOLA ALBARIÑO 2012
DO Rías Baixas
TASTING NOTE: Ultra-refreshing and lively, this
Albariño opens with aromas of crunchy pear,
yellow apple, spring meadow and a touch of
blanched almond. Notions of zesty lemon and
grapefruit join the party on the palate, which
closes with a lip-smacking mineral-etched finish.
A good choice for grilled fish, seafood or green
salads. (VINTAGES panel, May 2014)
350041 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
1
TASTING NOTE: Another sensational value is the
2009 Rioja Vina Real Crianza. Made from 90%
Tempranillo blended with other authorized
varietals, this effort comes from vineyards in the
foothills of Sierra Cantabria. Exceptionally ripe
with a dark ruby/purple color, excellent texture,
and outstanding concentration, length and
equilibrium, this is one of the finest value-priced
Riojas in the marketplace. Enjoy it over the
next 4-5 years. Score: 91 (Robert Parker Jr.,
erobertparker.com, Aug. 2012)
657411 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
DOCa Rioja
SPAIN – RED WINE
ABAD DOM BUENO CRIANZA 2006
DO Bierzo
TASTING NOTE: Amazing low price for a classy
Bierzo red. Fragrant violets, blackberries and
chocolate lead into a lush gush of blackberry,
plums, cedar and black cherry flavours sculpted
from the menzia grape. Food suggestion: Roast
leg of lamb. Score: 90 (Gordon Stimmell, The
Toronto Star, Aug. 16, 2013)
244699 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
2
2
TASTING NOTE: Dark ruby. Ripe cherry, red
berries and smoky minerals on the nose. Spicy,
firm and tightly wound, with very good lift to the
flavors of redcurrant, bitter cherry and licorice. A
gripping, lithe midweight, with appealing sweetness
and bracing minerality on the long, incisive finish.
In an elegant style, with zero excess fat. Score: 90
(Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar,
Sept./Oct. 2013)
211029 (D)
750 mL $14.95
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Featured on the cover and in Right on ’cue
CONVENTO SAN FRANCISCO 2005
DO Ribera del Duero
TASTING NOTE: The 2005 Convento San Francisco
is 90% Tempranillo and 10% Merlot with 50%
of the Tempranillo vineyards dating from prephylloxera times. The wine was sourced from 46
different sites. Opaque purple-colored, it offers a
superb bouquet of pain grille, pencil lead, spice
box, saddle leather, and blackberry. Opulent, fullbodied, rich, and concentrated, the wine has
terrific depth and enough structure to evolve for
at least 6-8 years. This lengthy wine will come
into its own by 2018 and drink well through
2035. Score: 93 (Jay Miller, erobertparker.com,
Feb. 2008)
Full-bodied & Firm
206409 (XD)
750 mL $21.95
TAMARAL ROBLE
TEMPRANILLO 2011
DO Ribera del Duero
TASTING NOTE: This has an earthy component
that distinguishes it and gives it an intriguing
character, taking it beyond the pleasures offered
up in its ample fruit flavors and aromas. A terrific
value for the price. Score: 92 (wineandspiritsmagazine.com, June 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
375766 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
2
3
SPAIN – ROSÉ WINE
DON JACOBO ROSÉ 2013
DOCa Rioja
(Bodegas Corral)
TASTING NOTE: A blend of Tempranillo and
Garnacha, this pink wine sports aromas of red
cherry, raspberry, plum and pimento. In the
mouth it’s all about the interplay of tangy red fruit
and sweet-edged grilled red pepper. Enjoy with
grilled chicken or pork skewers with bell peppers
and mushrooms. (VINTAGES panel, May 2014)
Easygoing & Fruity
374850 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
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CAVE SPRING CSV RIESLING 2011
CROOKED PINE LATE HARVEST VIDAL 2012 (375 mL)
FEATHERSTONE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2013
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LE CLOS JORDANNE VILLAGE RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2011
ROCKWAY SMALL LOT BLOCK 12-150 RIESLING 2012
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FROG’S LEAP SAUVIGNON BLANC 2013
IRONSTONE CHARDONNAY 2012
MARIMAR ESTATE ACERO CHARDONNAY 2012
MER SOLEIL RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2011
ST. SUPÉRY VIRTU 2012
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NEDERBURG MANOR HOUSE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2013
RABL LENGENLOIS GRÜNER VELTLINER 2012
CHAMPY PERNAND-VERGELESSES EN CARADEUX 1ER CRU 2011
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DOMAINE DUBLÈRE SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE AUX VERGELESSES 1ER CRU 2011
NADINE FERRAND LISE-MARIE POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2011
CAVE DE SAUMUR MUSCADET SÈVRE & MAINE SUR LIE 2012
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CODE INSPIRATION VIOGNIER 2013
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MASTROBERARDINO GRECO DI TUFO 2012
LE MONDE PINOT BIANCO 2012
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PONDVIEW BELLA TERRA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
BLACK STALLION CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011
BRAZIN (B)OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 2011
CANDOR LOT 5 ZINFANDEL
HAHN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012
HESS SELECT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011
MACMURRAY RANCH PINOT NOIR 2011
RANCHO ZABACO HERITAGE VINES ZINFANDEL 2012
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LIQUEUR
FRANCE
SPARKLING WINE
CANADA – ONTARIO
FRANCE – BURGUNDY
WHITE WINE
CANADA – NOVA SCOTIA
CANADA – ONTARIO
CANADA –
BRITISH COLUMBIA
USA – CALIFORNIA
ARGENTINA
NEW ZEALAND
SOUTH AFRICA
AUSTRIA
FRANCE – BURGUNDY
FRANCE – LOIRE
FRANCE – MIDI
GERMANY – MOSEL
GERMANY – RHEINHESSEN
ITALY – ABRUZZO
ITALY – ALTO ADIGE
ITALY – CAMPANIA
ITALY – FRIULI
ITALY – TUSCANY
ITALY – VENETO
SPAIN
RED WINE
CANADA – ONTARIO
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USA – CALIFORNIA
ARGENTINA
CHILE
AUSTRALIA
FRANCE – BORDEAUX
FRANCE – BURGUNDY
FRANCE – MIDI
FRANCE – RHÔNE
FRANCE – SOUTHWEST
ITALY – ABRUZZO
ITALY – CALABRIA
ITALY – PIEDMONT
ITALY – PUGLIA
ITALY – TUSCANY
ITALY – VENETO
LEBANON
PORTUGAL
SPAIN
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208322
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376830
257220
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380816
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379255
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972406
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RIDGE MONTE BELLO CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011 (375 mL)
RIDGE MONTE BELLO CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011
RODNEY STRONG MERLOT 2010
SOUVERAIN WINEMAKER’S RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008
TERRA VALENTINE YVERDON CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
MANOS NEGRAS MALBEC 2012
SUR DE LOS ANDES RESERVA MALBEC 2010
VIÑA COBOS FELINO MALBEC 2012
CONCHA Y TORO MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA MERLOT 2011
SAN PEDRO 1865 SINGLE VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011
VIÑA TARAPACÁ GRAN RESERVA CARMENÈRE 2011
MOLLYDOOKER THE BOXER SHIRAZ 2012
SMALL GULLY MR. BLACK’S LITTLE BOOK SHIRAZ 2011
TWO HANDS SEXY BEAST CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012
WILLUNGA 100 CABERNET/SHIRAZ 2010
CHÂTEAU CHASSE-SPLEEN 2010
CHÂTEAU DE PANIGON 2010
CHÂTEAU HAUT-DINA 2010
CHÂTEAU LALANDE-BORIE 2010
CHÂTEAU TEYSSIER 2009
ANDRÉ DELORME GIVRY 2010
LOUIS JADOT BEAUNE 1ER CRU 2011
MICHEL PICARD BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR 2011
CHÂTEAU LA CONDAMINE CORBIÈRES 2012
CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROCH CHIMÈRES 2011
ALAIN JAUME & FILS GRANDE GARRIGUE VACQUEYRAS 2012
CAVE DE TAIN CROZES HERMITAGE 2011
CHÂTEAU DE NAGES VIEILLES VIGNES 2011
DOMAINE BARVILLE CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2010
LES TROIS ORATOIRES CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2012
PERRIN L’ANDÉOL RASTEAU 2011
DOMAINE BERTHOUMIEU HAUTE TRADITION MADIRAN 2011
TALAMONTI TRE SAGGI MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 2011
FERROCINTO MAGLIOCCO ROSSO 2012
ASNAS LANGHE ROSSO 2009
ICARDI PAREJ BAROLO 2008
FATALONE PASQUALE PETRERA PRIMITIVO 2009
VALLONE VERETO SALICE SALENTINO 2010
CASTELLO DI GABBIANO CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2009
DEI VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO 2010
RENZO MASI CHIANTI RISERVA 2009
MICHELE CASTELLANI I CASTEI COSTAMARAN RIPASSO
VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2011
RIONDO IL CUORE PER MARTINA APPASSIMENTO 2012
VALPANTENA TORRE DEL FALASCO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA 2010
CHÂTEAU KSARA RÉSERVE DU COUVENT 2011
CONCEITO CONTRASTE 2011
HERDADE DO SOBROSO SOBRO RED 2012
ABAD DOM BUENO CRIANZA 2006
CONVENTO SAN FRANCISCO 2005
TAMARAL ROBLE TEMPRANILLO 2011
VIÑA REAL PLATA CRIANZA 2009
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DOMAINE DES CARABINIERS LUNAR APOGÉ TAVEL ROSÉ 2013
E. GUIGAL CÔTES DU RHÔNE ROSÉ 2013
DON JACOBO ROSÉ 2013
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KEINT-HE PORTAGE
PINOT NOIR 2012
USA
VQA Prince Edward County, Ontario
Rich, creamy and silky smooth with
vanilla, tangerine and rye-spice. Well
balanced and tasty.
Aromas of sour cherry, spice, dried herbs
and smoke. Generous and refined on the
palate.
93 points (John Hansell,
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90 points (David Lawrason,
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205906
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373415 (XD) 750 mL $25.00
LE CLOS JORDANNE CLAYSTONE
TERRACE CHARDONNAY 2011
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PINOT GRIS 2011
VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County,
California
Ribeauvillé, AC Alsace, France
Rich and nuanced pear, almond, smoke
and vanilla. Great acidity and minerality
and an outstanding length.
Highly nuanced nose combines lemon
custard, smoked meat, minerals and
hazelnut. Finishes stony, dry and long.
92 points (David Lawrason,
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93 points (Stephen Tanzer, International
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Full-bodied & Rich
Full-bodied & Rich
56929 (XD) 750 mL $40.00
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329474 (XD) 750 mL $49.95
CHÂTEAU LES GRAVIÈRES 2010
AC Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
AC Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France
Ripe peach, nectarine and honey with
touches of ginger. Sophisticated and
persistent Sauternes.
Smoky blackberry and blackcurrant.
Anise emerges on the long and flavourful
finish.
96 points (Neal Martin,
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91 points (James Molesworth,
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Full-bodied & Rich
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257733 (D) 750 mL $36.85
Yellow plum, apricot, apple, mineral oil,
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971762 (M) 750 mL $23.95
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CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 2010
263012 (S) 375 mL $61.85
2
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PAUL AUTARD
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2010
AC, Rhône, France
Aromas of camphor, sweet blackberry and
black raspberry with a lifted floral note.
Great acidity and ripe tannins.
93 points (Robert Parker Jr.,
380667 (XD) 750 mL $49.95
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BBQ RECIPES
as shown on pages 4 to 14
CUMIN-CILANTRO CHICKEN BURGERS
CEDAR-PLANKED SALMON
Recipe by Tonia Wilson-Vuksanovic
Recipe by Lucy Waverman
Topping these burgers with avocado and
iceberg lettuce gives them some great
texture. For added flavour, add your
favourite mild salsa or chutney – nothing
too strong or it will overpower the wine.
Cooking salmon on a cedar plank is a very
old method – originally it would have been
done over an open fire. Soak the plank in
water for 30 minutes before using to avoid
burning.
2 lb (1 kg) ground chicken
1/4 cup (60 mL) Vidalia or Spanish onion,
finely chopped
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
1 tbsp (15 mL) fine cornmeal
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh cilantro, finely
chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
6 cheese buns, halved crosswise
Iceberg lettuce
Tomato slices
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
lengthwise
2 tbsp (30 mL) grainy mustard
2 tbsp (30 mL) ketchup
1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh rosemary
2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
1/2 tsp (2 mL) chili powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
One 2 lb (1 kg) piece of salmon
1. In a large bowl, mix together chicken,
onion, cumin, cornmeal, egg yolk,
cilantro, lime juice and salt.
2. Once ingredients are combined, form
the mixture into 6 equal-sized patties
about 1" (2.5 cm) thick. Don’t compress
the patties too tightly, to keep them
tender.
3. Heat the barbecue on high. Place patties
on the grill and cook for 6 minutes on
each side or until cooked through and
no longer pink inside.
4. While burgers are finishing, warm
cheese buns on cooler part of the grill.
5. Serve burgers on cheese buns topped
with iceberg lettuce, tomato and
avocado.
Serves 6
1. Combine mustard, ketchup, rosemary,
olive oil, chili powder, salt and pepper.
Spread over salmon and marinate for
30 minutes.
2. Heat grill to high.
3. Place soaked cedar plank on grill and
leave for 3 to 4 minutes or until you can
smell or see smoke. Immediately turn
plank over, salt it liberally and place fish
on top, skin-side down.
4. Close cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes
or until fish is just cooked. Remove
plank from grill and slide salmon onto
serving platter.
Serves 4
GRILLED RIB-EYE WITH
PEPPERCORN BUTTER
Recipe by Lucy Waverman
Great steaks happen when you buy excellent
meat. If the meat is good, salt and pepper
are all the seasoning you need. For extra
colour and heat, you could also add 1 tsp
(5 mL) pink peppercorns to the butter.
Peppercorn Butter
2 tsp (10 mL) black peppercorns
2 tsp (10 mL) white peppercorns
2 tsp (10 mL) green peppercorns
1 tsp (5 mL) coriander seeds
1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted butter,
cut into chunks
Steaks
Four 10 oz (300 g) rib-eye steaks, about
1" (2.5 cm) thick
1 tbsp (15 mL) oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1. Place peppercorns and coriander seeds
in a food processor and process until
broken apart but with some texture.
Add butter and combine. Place butter
on sheet of plastic wrap and roll into a
log. Refrigerate for up to a week (can
be frozen if not used). Cut slices off to
place on steaks as soon as they come
off the grill.
2. Brush steaks with oil, then grind a little
pepper over them. Salt just before grilling.
3. Heat barbecue to high. Place steaks
on barbecue and cook on one side for
4 minutes, turn, and continue to grill for
3 to 4 minutes longer or until done to
taste. Salt again. Serve with a pat of
Peppercorn Butter on top.
Serves 4
GRILLED GARDEN
VEGGIES ON COUSCOUS
Recipe by Monda Rosenberg
To make this dish into a more substantial
main course, simply crumble some feta, or
stir chickpeas into the couscous. You’ll
need three skewers to grill the onions.
Vegetables
1 small red onion
3 skewers
1 fennel bulb
2 red peppers
1 large green zucchini
1 large yellow zucchini
1⁄3 cup (80 mL) olive oil
4 tsp (20 mL) ground cumin
2 tsp (10 mL) smoky or sweet paprika
1 tsp (5 mL) coarse sea salt or 1/2 tsp
(2 mL) table salt
Couscous
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) orange juice or
chicken broth
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1 cup (250 mL) couscous
2 green onions, sliced, or 1/2 cup (125 mL)
snipped chives
1/2 cup (125 mL) roughly chopped
fresh mint
1. Preheat barbecue to medium. Slice
onion into rounds, about 1/2" (1 cm)
thick. Peel off the skins. To hold slices
together, carefully thread a skewer
through one side of the slice and push
through to the other side. If room on the
skewer, add a second slice. Repeat with
remaining slices. Set in a large bowl.
2. Remove fronds and any tough outer
pieces from the fennel and discard.
Trim root end. Cutting across the
thinnest part of the fennel, slice into
1/2"-thick (1 cm) pieces. Add to bowl
containing the onion.
3. Slice peppers in quarters and remove
seeds. Trim ends from zucchini, then
diagonally slice into thick ovals. Add to
the vegetable bowl.
4. In a small bowl, stir 1⁄3 cup (80 mL) oil
with cumin, paprika and salt.
5. Before barbecuing, oil the grill and
drizzle cumin oil over vegetables in the
bowl. Use your fingers or a brush to rub
evenly over all.
6. To barbecue, spread vegetable and
onion skewers out on the hot grill (they
may have to be done in two batches)
and cook over medium, uncovered and
turning occasionally, until grill marks
form on both sides and vegetables are
tender, 5 to 7 minutes a side. As each
is done, remove to the bowl.
7. Prepare couscous by heating orange juice
with butter and salt in a saucepan until
boiling. Stir in couscous. Remove from
the heat and cover. Let sit 7 minutes, then
fluff with a fork, separating any clumps.
8. This dish can be served warm or at
room temperature. Before serving, stir
green onions into couscous and spoon
onto a large platter or serving dish. Toss
2 tbsp (30 mL) oil with the vegetables
until coated, then sprinkle with mint.
Arrange over couscous and serve. If you
want to heat the dish, spoon couscous
into a large ovenproof dish and top with
vegetables. Lay a piece of foil loosely
overtop. Bake in a 350°F (180°C) oven
for 25 to 30 minutes.
Serves 6
GRILLED HALIBUT WITH
HERB & CAPER VINAIGRETTE
Recipe by Eshun Mott
Halibut grills nicely, and the mustard-based
marinade helps lock the moisture in.
Marinade
1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped tarragon
1 tsp (5 mL) chopped garlic
1/2 tsp (2 mL) grated lemon rind
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Six 6 oz (175 g) portions of halibut
Vinaigrette
2 tbsp (30 mL) red wine vinegar
1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped chives
1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped tarragon
1 tbsp (15 mL) capers, rinsed and
chopped
1 tsp (5 mL) grainy Dijon mustard
1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil
1. Combine mustard, lemon juice, tarragon,
garlic and lemon rind in a small bowl.
Whisk in olive oil until uniform and
season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spread mixture over halibut and allow
to stand at room temperature while
preparing vinaigrette.
2. Combine vinegar, chives, tarragon,
capers and grainy Dijon mustard in a
small bowl. Whisk in olive oil and season
with salt and pepper to taste. Reserve.
3. Preheat barbecue on medium-high
heat. Oil the section of the barbecue
where you’ll cook the fish. Place halibut
skin-side up on barbecue and grill for
5 minutes or until the flesh is grillmarked and fish is easy to flip. Cook
halibut on skin side for 5 minutes
longer or until fish is firm and opaque.
Remove from grill, drizzle fillets with
vinaigrette and serve.
Serves 6
SMOKY BABY BACK RIBS
Recipe by Robert Rainford
You’ll need two 12" x 6" (30 x 15 cm)
maple planks for this recipe. One to two
hours soaking time is enough to prevent
the wood from burning too quickly, but
allowing them to soak overnight is ideal.
The ribs cook for four hours, so start
making them well before dinner.
Barbecue Sauce
1 cup (250 mL) apple juice
3/4 cup (175 mL) ketchup
3 tbsp (45 mL) cider vinegar
2 tsp (10 mL) light soy sauce
1 tsp (5 mL) Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp (5 mL) molasses
1/2 tsp (2 mL) chili powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic, minced
1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper
Rub
1 tsp (5 mL) paprika
1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder
1 tsp (5 mL) thyme
1 tbsp (15 mL) garlic powder
1 tsp (5 mL) brown sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) dry mustard
1 tsp (5 mL) kosher salt
1 tsp (5 mL) black pepper
2 full slabs baby back ribs
1. To make sauce, combine all ingredients
in a medium saucepan. Cook over high
heat until reduced by half, or to about
1 cup (250 mL).
2. To make rub, add all ingredients to a
small bowl and stir to combine.
3. Peel the thin membrane off the back of
the ribs (this helps the meat cook more
evenly and absorb more flavour while
cooking). Using your fingertips, rub the
meat liberally with the rub, wrap in plastic
wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours.
4. Meanwhile, soak maple planks in water
for 1 to 2 hours.
5. Ignite grill, turn to high and preheat for
10 minutes. Turn one side off leaving the
other on, and place planks on the side that
has been turned off. Close lid and wait for
the planks to begin to crackle and smoke,
between 3 to 5 minutes. Turn planks over
and place a rack of ribs on each plank,
reduce heat to low, and close lid. Cook for
3 hours, maintaining a temperature
between 275-300°F (140-150°C).
6. Brush both sides of ribs liberally with
barbecue sauce and continue cooking
with the lid closed for an additional hour.
Ribs are done when the sauce has
become sticky and the meat separates
easily from the bones.
Serves 6 to 8
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