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VENETO
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Ontario wines
for Easter feasts
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Signature reds from California and Veneto.
KENWOOD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012
Sonoma County, California
990440 (XD) 750 mL $23.95
2
This crowd-pleaser consistently offers the purity
of cassis and depth of ripe black fruit that most
readily define Californian Cabernet. Add to this
the delectable toast and spice aromas, not to
mention the structure, balance and firm tannin,
and it’s easy to see why this is considered
such a great value. Will shine alongside lamb.
Full-bodied & Firm
ALLEGRINI PALAZZO DELLA TORRE 2011
IGT Veronese, Italy
672931 (D) 750 mL
$24.95
2
TASTING NOTE: … a classic blend of Corvina,
Rondinella and Sangiovese grapes ... coffee and
espresso nose, with black fruit and smoke ...
Smooth and mouth-filling on the palate with
black fruit and smoke on a long finish. The
Corvina and Rondinella grapes for this Italian
red wine are vinified at harvest time while the
rest are sent to drying rooms where the grapes
slowly become raisined until they are pressed
in January. The juice is blended with the fresh
wine in September to start a second fermentation aimed at providing extra concentration
and complexity. Decant 2 hours ... Pair with:
beef, pizza. Drink: 2014-2020. Score: 92 (Natalie
MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Dec. 2014)
Full-bodied & Smooth
Featured in Veneto A to Z
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VENETO
A TO Z
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LOCAL FIND
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ONTARIO WINES
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PRODUCT INFO & TASTING NOTES
pages 17-33
TEAR-OUT SHOPPING LIST
pages 35-36
VINTAGES SPECIAL OFFERS
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FRONT COVER: LE BERTAROLE PODERE CARIANO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2009,
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TO
NORTHERN ITALY’s revered
region is home to everything to
delight the aesthete, not least
its amazing array of wines.
irthplace of beloved artists, architecture and cuisine,
Veneto is also home to classic wine grapes, styles and
techniques. Equipped with such innovations as the
appassimento method of winemaking with dried grapes,
Veneto’s vintners have created wines to suit every occasion and every palate. In modern-day Veneto, the innovation continues, with producers seeking new sites outside
the more traditional appellations and making outstanding
and unconventional wines under the IGT/IGP banner to
add even more depth and nuance to the region’s stable of wines. With all this to choose
from, it’s no wonder foodies turn to Veneto for wines to complement a fantastic range
of dishes, from Asiago cheese to zucchini risotto. Here’s an alphabetizer to get you
started learning the language of Veneto and its wines.
B
Early-morning sun lifts the mist off the
vineyards in the hills of Veneto.
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BAROQUE
MUSIC
A longtime cultural
epicentre, Veneto
is home to such
celebrated Baroque
composers as
Vivaldi and Albinoni.
Racks of grapes for
Amarone in a drying
loft at Masi.
A
AMARONE
Made from partially
raisinated grapes, this
rich, decadent, dry
red style is Veneto’s
most famous wine.
LE BERTAROLE PODERE
CARIANO AMARONE DELLA
VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2009
DOC
TASTING NOTE: The 2009 Amarone
della Valpolicella Classico Podere
Cariano shows tight lines and an inner
elegance that you don’t always see
with air-dried fruit. Crisp contours of
berry fruit, cassis and caramelized
brown sugar give it direction and purpose. Fresh accents of cherry and
purple fruit add playful accents on the
close. Drink 2015-2022. Score: 91
(Monica Larner, erobertparker.com,
Oct. 2013)
403840 (XD) 750 mL $44.95
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CORVINA
Known formally as Corvina
Veronese and prized for its brilliant acidity and its cherry fruit
aromas and flavours, the primary
red wine grape of Veneto is
the backbone of the region’s
traditional wines.
D
DRYING GRAPES
Called ‘appassimento’ or ‘passito,’
the technique of drying grapes
in open air is used to create such
classic Venetian wine styles as
Amarone and Recioto.
DONATONI MASSENÀ APPASSIMENTO 2011
Uve Leggermente Appassite, IGT Rosso Veneto
The 2014 Gambero Rosso guide awarded this wine
BBM, denoting a rating of Very Good to Excellent.
TASTING NOTE: Made with partially dried grapes,
this massively generous, flavour-drenched wine
offers complex notions of plum sauce, dark cherry,
espresso, chili-infused dark chocolate and a hint
of caramelized sugar. The long, coffee-and-chocolate
finish is spicy and dynamic. Absolutely superb
value. (V INTAGES panel, Feb. 2015)
332403 (D)
EUDICOTS
FORMAGGIO
GARGANEGA
The clade of flowering
plants that includes
olive trees and sunflowers, eudicots also
include radicchio,
that leafy purple-andwhite vegetable that is
native to Veneto and
perhaps the secondmost-famous produce
grown there (after
wine grapes, of
course).
Veneto is home to
world-renowned
cheeses such as Asiago
and Monte Veronese,
which are spectacular
partners for the
local wines.
The grape that forms
the spine of Soave, the
region’s signature dry
white wine, is known
for its lemony and nutty
characteristics.
750 mL
$16.95
2
HISTOIRE DE MA VIE
Although he wrote his infamously
scandalous memoirs in French,
the 18th century’s most rakish
adventurer, Giacomo Casanova,
was in fact Venetian.
VINTAGES 5
I
IGT/IGP
Exciting things are happening in Veneto
under the label of IGT and IGP (Indicazione
geografica tipica/protetta, respectively),
classifications that allow intrepid vintners to
mix things up outside the firmly established
boundaries of traditional wine styles and
vineyards. The cornucopia that is IGT/IGP
includes wines that explore such techniques
as appassimento and ripasso with international grapes, and, similarly to what the
now-famous Super Tuscans did for Tuscany,
offers Venetian winemakers a wide-open
canvas on which to create brilliant new
strokes of genius.
IGT Veronese
TASTING NOTE: … a classic blend of Corvina, Rondinella
and Sangiovese grapes … coffee and espresso nose,
with black fruit and smoke ... Smooth and mouth-filling
on the palate with black fruit and smoke on a long finish.
The Corvina and Rondinella grapes for this Italian red wine
are vinified at harvest time while the rest are sent to drying
rooms where the grapes slowly become raisined until they
are pressed in January. The juice is blended with the fresh
wine in September to start a second fermentation aimed
at providing extra concentration and complexity. Decant 2
hours ... Pair with: beef, pizza. Drink: 2014-2020. Score: 92
(Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Dec. 2014)
672931 (D) 750 mL $24.95
2
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JESOLO
KERNELS
One of the most famous seaside resort towns in Italy, Jesolo,
with its super-popular sandy
beaches, draws tourists from
around the globe.
When you think of Italy you
tend to think pasta. In Veneto,
however, rice (for risotto)
and corn (for polenta) are the
region’s staple kernels.
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MOUNTAINS
Like much of northern Italy,
Veneto is rippled with mountains. Nearly a third of its
surface area is mountainous,
with the Carnic Alps, eastern
Dolomites and Venetian
Prealps all contributing to
that figure.
NATURE
Veneto is rich with forests
and ocean shorelines, and even
has naturalist beaches – as
opposed to naturist beaches,
which it does also offer at Lido
di Venezia – such as Alberoni
Beach, which is situated within a nature reserve.
ORTO BOTANICO
LAKE GARDA
The world’s oldest academic
botanical garden, Orto
Botanico di Padova dates
back to 1545 and is a meeting place of stunning natural
and architectural beauty.
The largest lake in Italy, the picturesque, mountainencircled Lake Garda is known for its stunning views
in addition to its moderating effect on the nearby
Venetian vineyards.
LA JARA BRUT PROSECCO
P
DOC
PROSECCO
Italy’s most famous
sparkling wine,
Prosecco, and the
signature grape
that shares its name
call Veneto home.
TASTING NOTE: Organic farming and attention to detail
makes this high quality little producer a name to look for.
Bright and fresh, with precise apple and apricot notes
on the soft acid mouthfeel. Score: 90 (Panel, decanter.com,
Aug. 2, 2013)
Light & Fruity
402438 (D) 750 mL $15.95
1
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Late arrival. Product may not be available at release time.
VINTAGES 7
QUINTARELLI
One of the great virtuosos of the wine world,
the legendary Giuseppe
Quintarelli elevated
the wines of Valpolicella
to an art form.
R
RECIOTO
The original appassimento
wine, Recioto is made
entirely with grapes raisinated by air drying. It can
range from moderately
to lusciously sweet and,
depending on where it
falls on the sweetness
spectrum, pair beautifully
with richly spiced cuisine,
rich or blue cheeses,
or desserts.
MONTE FAUSTINO RECIOTO
DELLA VALPOLICELLA
CLASSICO 2008
DOCG
TASTING NOTE: Lightly sweet, yet
creamy and light on its feet, this
offers fine balance and a pleasing
array of dried plum, coffee, almond
and ground spice notes. Drink
now through 2018. Score: 91
(Alison Napjus, winespectator.com,
web only, 2013)
Lightly Sweet
403857 (M) 500 mL
$45.95
2
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TIRAMISU
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This traditional Venetian
dessert is made with
ladyfingers (sweet sponge
cakes) soaked in sweetened coffee, layered with
egg-and-mascarpone
cream and cocoa powder.
Venice’s famed Piazza San Marco and
Doge’s Palace (left) overlook its busy
lagoon. BELOW: The buildings in
Verona’s Piazza dei Signori feature
architect Palladio’s trademark
arched windows and doors.
S
SOAVE
Veneto’s signature dry
white wine is the finest expression of the Garganega
grape. Soave, Soave
Classico and Recioto di
Soave each have their
own appellations.
MONTRESOR SOAVE
CLASSICO 2013
DOP
TASTING NOTE: This is Soave Classico
– which is grown in the hilly heart of the
region – in fine form. Hazelnut and a
hint of hay bale join ripe apple and pear
fruit aromas here. Melon and citrus
make appearances, too. A brilliant rush
of acidity shapes the palate all the
way to the nutty finish. (VINTAGES panel,
Oct. 2014)
Light & Crisp
408302 (D) 750 mL $13.95
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) designates important sites of world cultural and natural
heritage. World Heritage Sites in Veneto include Orto Botanico di Padova,
Venice and its Lagoon, the City of Verona, and the City of Vicenza and
the Palladian Villas of the Veneto.
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V
VALPOLICELLA
Veneto’s most ubiquitous
red wine, Valpolicella, is
made primarily from Corvina
with other regional grapes
in support. Valpolicella,
Valpolicella Classico and
Valpolicella Valpantena
are appellations for dry red
wines made from fresh
grapes; Amarone della
Valpolicella and Recioto
della Valpolicella are appellations for red wines that
use dried grapes.
FEUDI SAN PIO RIPASSO
VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO
SUPERIORE 2012
DOC
WHITE ASPARAGUS
The white asparagus of
Cimadolmo has been recognized
with its own PGI (protected
geographical indication) as an
important agricultural product
of Veneto. It’s a popular ingredient in the local risotto and
a fine pairing with the local
white wines.
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Ripassos have become exponentially more popular in the
last few decades, in tandem with
the meteoric rise of Amarone.
Expect this example to deliver
a rich and complex nose with
layers of dried berries, toast,
coffee, chocolate and vanilla. A
great value, and a big wine
for the price. Enjoy this with
marinara pasta.
STEFANO ACCORDINI
ACINATICO RIPASSO
SUPERIORE 2012
DOC
The ‘Classico’ in the name here
means the grapes were grown
in the historic heart of the Valpolicella region, while ‘Superiore’
signifies the wine has been aged
at least a year before release.
Look for aromas and flavours of
rich cherry and spice, and
pair it with flavourful meats
and cheeses.
181446 (D)
$17.95
085159 (D)
$19.95
2
750 mL
2
750 mL
LE RAGOSE RIPASSO
SUPERIORE 2010
DOC
TASTING NOTE: Cocoa powder,
smoked paprika, cured meat,
tilled earth and ripe cherry fruit
make for an intriguing nose
in this sleek yet substantial
Ripasso. It’s lively in the mouth
with plenty of red fruit – cherry,
raspberry, pomegranate – gently
accentuated by spices. Enjoy
it with cured meats or a mushroom risotto. (VINTAGES panel,
Feb. 2015)
Medium-bodied & Fruity
991984 (D)
$21.95
2
750 mL
X-MEN?
YESTERDAY’S AMARONE
Alright, so there are no X-men in Veneto (that
we know of). There is, however, talk about
mutations as concerns the Corvina grape and
its relative Corvinone. It was once thought
the latter was a clone of the former, though
genetic testing has disproved that notion.
In making Ripasso, winemakers take the
pressed grape skins from the process of
making Amarone and use them to kick-start
a second fermentation in their dry red
Valpolicella wine, thereby adding layers of
richness and complexity.
Z
ZENATO
The Zenatos are one
of Veneto’s most famed
winemaking families.
Their red wines from
Valpolicella are incredibly
popular, and they are also
among the leaders in
bringing the robust white
wines of the neighbouring Lugana appellation
to prominence.
ZENATO VALPOLICELLA
SUPERIORE 2012
ZENATO SAN BENEDETTO
LUGANA 2013
DOC
DOC
TASTING NOTE: Here’s a big,
robust take on Valpolicella. The
rich, plummy nose offers layers
of dark cherry, fig and cocoa
powder. The palate is gushing
with ripe fruit, with accents of
cocoa spice and leather adding
intrigue. Tangy acidity gives lift
on the finish. (VINTAGES panel,
Feb. 2015)
TASTING NOTE: Seductively demure aromas of orchard blossoms,
freshly cut hay, and apple-peach
cobbler. There’s a suggestion of
sweetness and plenty of flavour
on the palate, with applesauce on
the outset leading to crunchy, crisp
apple riding the knife-edge acidity
of the tangy finish. (V INTAGES
panel, Feb. 2015)
Full-bodied & Rich
995704 (D)
$17.95
707158 (D) 750 mL $16.95
2
750 mL
1
VINTAGES 11
A TASTE OF
home
This Easter, make your feast sing with
famously food-friendly Ontario wines.
When friends and family visit for a big celebration, making them feel at home is paramount
to having a great evening. Nothing puts out the
welcome mat quite as convincingly as serving
delicious local wines. Fabulously food-friendly,
elegant and fresh, Ontario wines make perfect
companions for your Easter meal.
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FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 18 AND 19.
COYOTE’S RUN
RED PAW VINEYARD
PINOT GRIS 2013
VQA Four Mile Creek,
Niagara Peninsula
Focused fruit with a lovely
texture and a spine of fresh,
bright acidity.
HHHHK (Rod Phillips,
rodphillipsonwine.com)
JACKSON-TRIGGS
GRAND RESERVE
MERLOT 2012
VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ripe red fruit, dark berry,
cassis, mocha and cocoa
powder. Great balance
and freshness.
Medium-bodied
& Fruity
563197 (XD) 750 mL
$24.95 2
Light & Crisp
116582 (XD) 750 mL
$16.95 1
VINTAGES 13
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 18 TO 20.
FIELDING VIOGNIER 2013
Floral, with apricot, peach and mineral tones.
Luscious, with ripe fruit and great balance.
Aromatic & Flavourful
142323 (D) 750 mL $25.95
SMALL TALK VINEYARDS
RECAP SYRAH 2012
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake
Meaty aromas with bright
notes of ripe red fruit, smoke,
mineral and leather.
415612 (XD) 750 mL
$24.95 2
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MATCH
ROCKWAY
VINEYARDS
LATE HARVEST
VIDAL 2013
TAWSE
SKETCHES OF
NIAGARA
ROSÉ 2014
VQA Niagara
Peninsula
Floral, with vibrant
strawberry and
cherry notes in a
juicy, fresh and
lively package.
Easy-going &
Fruity
172643 (D)
750 mL $15.95
1
VQA Ontario
Floral, with aromas
of peaches, melons
and apples. Balanced
acidity and sweetness.
Long and fresh.
making
Ontario, renowned for its versatile
Chardonnay and Riesling, is home to a
range of food-friendly wines. Find the
perfect wine to match your meal here.
Aromatic &
Flavourful
413617 (S) 500 mL
$15.95 1
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smoked
HAM
LAMB
SALMON
ROSÉ – The sweet edge to the fruit in
rosé acts as the perfect counterpoint to the
ham’s saltiness.
VIOGNIER – Has the softness and rich
texture to deliciously play off ham’s saltiness.
SYRAH – Syrah’s rich fruit enhances
the more subtle flavours of the ham, while
the spice accentuates the smoky tones.
SYRAH – The subtle element of game
in lamb’s flavour matches exquisitely with
the meaty and leathery notes often found
in Syrah.
MERLOT – Merlot’s spice and mocha
notes are a natural complement to the
savoury flavours of lamb.
PINOT GRIS – The lively acidity in Pinot
Gris cuts through the salmon’s richness,
while the fruit layers additional complexity
onto the fish’s flavour.
ROSÉ – Freshness and expressive fruit
are fundamental to rosé’s food-friendly
reputation, and the slightly sweet edge is a
nice foil to salmon’s salty tones.
VIOGNIER – Richness, weight, texture
and vibrancy combine to keep pace with
turkey with all the trimmings.
roast
TURKEY
ROSÉ – Rosé is exceptionally versatile with
food, in part as the bright fruit flavours offer
a nice contrast to a meal’s more flavourful
components.
MERLOT – Pleasing acidity, soft tannins,
ripe fruit and touches of mocha and spice
match well with dark and white meat as
well as root vegetables.
roast
BEEF
DESSERT
SYRAH – Big fruit flavours call for bigflavoured food, so roast beef is an ideal
partner for Syrah.
MERLOT – Gives you the structure and
depth of dark berry flavour to stand up to the
heft of the beef, while the smoky undertones
accentuate the broader flavours of the meat.
LATE HARVEST VIDAL – This wine’s
natural sweetness and notably high
acidity make it an ideal match for sweeter
desserts, from cheesecakes to fruit tarts
to panna cotta.
LOCAL
FIND
I love it
because...
An insider’s
guide to great
Ontario wines.
Astrid Brummer,
Ontario Wine Buyer
Gold in
Them Hills
One of the great things about
Chardonnay is that it’s so adaptable
to a spectrum of styles – from lean
and crisp to sunny and round –
depending on where it’s grown. This
wine is grown in the limestonedotted heavy clay soils of Short Hills
Bench, one of the warmest spots in
cool-climate Niagara, and it’s got that
perfect combination of refreshment
and richness that I just adore in
Chardonnay. If you like to serve
turkey dinner at Easter, pour
a glass of this wine with it and
you’ll be golden.
HENRY OF PELHAM
ESTATE CHARDONNAY
2013
VQA Short Hills Bench,
Niagara Peninsula
268342 (XD) 750 mL
$19.95 2
Full-bodied & Rich
For complete tasting note,
see page 19.
1.
2.
The flavours are generous and
welcoming
It combines the refreshing crispness
and sunniness I crave in coolclimate Chardonnay
3.
It’ll make a perfect partner
for roast turkey
UNCORK SOMETHING GREAT • SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2015
FORTIFIEDS
product notes
PORT
DRINKABILITY INDEX
CÁLEM LÁGRIMA WHITE PORT
DOP
(Sogevinus)
This index is intended as a guideline and reflects the collective
view of our purchasing panel.
1
2
3
DRINK NOW: Enjoy and drink. There is no benefit
to cellaring.
DRINK OR HOLD: Can be enjoyed now, but may be
matured further by cellaring, depending on individual
preference.
TASTING NOTE: Floral, with honey, orange,
lemon, apple and spice. Sweet and lush honey
notes that are brilliantly balanced by a wave of
refreshing acidity. (VINTAGES panel, July 2014)
Sweet
912568
(S)
750 mL $16.95
1
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.
PERCEIVED SUGAR CONTENT
Perceived dryness/sweetness by tasting evaluation. The VINTAGES
scale ranges from Extra Dry to Sweet: XD, D, M, MS, S. Please
discuss specifics with our Product Consultants.
WINE STYLES
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.
ORGANIC PRODUCTS
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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SHERRY
BODEGAS HIDALGO LA GITANA
MANZANILLA
DO Manzanilla – Sanlúcar de Barrameda
TASTING NOTE: Consistently one of the finest
traditional manzanillas you’ll ever taste, La Gitana
might as well be the Webster’s entry for the
category: pale straw color, salty seaside freshness
and a dry, tangy, yet rich flavor. And that flavor
lingers after each sip, too, like sea spray. Score: 92
(wineandspiritsmagazine.com, April 2005)
Dry
745448
(D)
500 mL $16.95
1
CIDER
NEIGE PREMIÈRE
ICE CIDER 2011
Quebec
(La Face Cachée de la Pomme)
TASTING NOTE: Fun! Essence of apple in the
glass. A delicious cider of mingled and various
types of apples that go into the blend, and finishing
with fresh, crisp green apples. Think homemade
apple [pie] with a pleasing and refreshing bite. Pair
with fruit cobbler. Score: 93 (Natalie MacLean,
nataliemaclean.com, Sept. 2, 2014)
Medium-Sweet & Crisp
402073 (MS)
200 mL $17.95
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CHAMPAGNE
CREEKSIDE LAURA’S WHITE 2013
DRAPPIER BRUT ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE
AC
TASTING NOTE: A fine, silky mousse and mouthwatering acidity frame this delicate rosé, layered
with an appealing profile of ripe strawberry and
cherry fruit, candied orange zest, ginger and
biscuit flavors, delivering a lightly smoky finish.
Drink now through 2018. Score: 91 (Alison
Napjus, winespectator.com, Nov. 30, 2013)
This popular blend-o-rama is built around
Sauvignon Blanc with a backing chorus of
several other white grape varieties and offers up
a cornucopia of orchard and tropical fruits, floral
and grassy notes and garden veggies. Lightly
chill (the wine, that is – though come to think of
it, you’re quite likely to feel relaxed while sipping
this little beauty) and pair with seafood, turkey
breast or green salads.
Rich & Complex
173146 (D)
121764 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
750 mL $52.95
2
1
SPARKLING WINE
THORN-CLARKE PINOT NOIR/
CHARDONNAY BRUT RESERVE
SPARKLING WINE
Eden Valley, South Australia
TASTING NOTE: Smart packaging reminiscent of
the label of Louis Roederer. Left on lees for a
number of months; salmon-pink; the 60% pinot
noir component is dominant, with its abundant
cherry and strawberry fruit carrying through to
the creamy back-palate … Score: 91 (James
Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, July 26, 2014)
TASTING NOTE: Floral, with apricot, peach and
mineral tones. The palate is luscious and ripe,
like having a perfectly ripe apricot sitting on your
tongue. Very well made, with great balance and
persistence. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2014)
142323 (D)
750 mL $25.95
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Medium-bodied & Flavourful
280925 (D)
750 mL $16.95
1
CANADA – WHITE WINE
ONTARIO
COYOTE’S RUN RED PAW VINEYARD
PINOT GRIS 2013
VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula
TASTING NOTE: ‘Red Paw’ wines are sourced
from the reddish soil that’s found on part of the
Coyote’s Run estate. It’s fairly light and drains
well, which affects the way the vines develop.
‘Black Paw’ wines, on the other hand (or paw),
come from vines in heavier, darker soil that holds
water more effectively. This pinot gris shows lovely
texture and very focused fruit, along with a fresh
and clean seam of acidity. Score: HHHHK (Rod
Phillips, rodphillipsonwine.com, Dec. 4, 2014)
Light & Crisp
116582 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
18 VINTAGES SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2015
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FLAT ROCK RIESLING 2014
VQA Twenty Mile Bench,
Niagara Peninsula
Always a VINTAGES customer favourite, this balanced,
off-dry Riesling brims with peach, citrus fruit and
mineral aspects. Try it with spicy ginger pork, sushi,
or fish tacos to take advantage of the wine’s subtle
splash of sweetness.
Off-dry & Fruity
043281 (M)
750 mL $16.95
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HENRY OF PELHAM ESTATE
CHARDONNAY 2013
VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula
GRAY MONK UNWOODED
CHARDONNAY 2013
BC VQA Okanagan Valley
TASTING NOTE: Sunlight is the key to this ripe
Chardonnay, snatched from vines that grow on the
most easterly of the Niagara Escarpment’s subappellation. Here Henry of Pelham calmly puts
its hegemony over Short Hills Bench Chardonnay
on display. The fruit layering is very impressive,
compressed even, with just a spiced spirit injection
from the barrel. The Estate Chardonnay is in a midrange class of its own, this gatherer of heat days,
hoarder in spring water retention, cleanser in sand
and gravel drainage. The vintage just seems perfect
for this niche bottling, balanced, primed to finespun
texture, stretched for length and good to age at
least five years. Tasted December 2014. Score: 90
(Michael Godel, winealign.com, Dec. 4, 2014)
From one of the oldest estate wineries in BC, this
unwooded Chard offers up sunny orchard fruit,
melon and buttermilk aromas and flavours, and
nicely straddles the line between lean and
luscious. Give it a go with crab legs or grilled fish.
Full-bodied & Rich
268342 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
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Light & Crisp
303743 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
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CANADA – RED WINE
ONTARIO
ROCKWAY VINEYARDS
LATE HARVEST VIDAL 2013
VQA Ontario
This wine was awarded a Silver Medal at the
2014 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Royal Wine
Competition.
TASTING NOTE: Floral, with vibrant aromas of
peaches, melon and apple. The bright, laserfocused acidity is so well balanced you could say
it was wrapped in sweet angel wings. Long and
fresh. This is a dynamite value. (VINTAGES panel,
Nov. 2014)
413617 (S)
500 mL $15.95
JACKSON-TRIGGS GRAND RESERVE
MERLOT 2012
TASTING NOTE: Well-articulated aromas of ripe
red fruit, dark berry, cassis, mocha and cocoa
powder. Impressive replays, balance and
freshness on the palate. Silky smooth and
delicious. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2014)
563197 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
2
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SMALL TALK VINEYARDS
RECAP SYRAH 2012
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake
BRITISH COLUMBIA
TASTING NOTE: Whenever you have a dinner
party, no matter how many careful preparations
you have made, the success or failure of the
night can depend upon the small talk. That’s
where Small Talk Vineyards comes in. Their
wines are the viticultural equivalent of ‘there’s an
app for that.’ The 2012 Recap Syrah is complex
and layered with bright red fruit, smoke, mineral,
leather and meat notes that are engaging,
captivating and sure to delight. (VINTAGES panel,
Aug. 2014)
GEHRINGER BROTHERS PRIVATE
RESERVE PINOT GRIS 2013
TASTING NOTE: Made in a dry style that leans
more to the Italian Pinot Grigio end of the PG scale
rather than Alsace, this has aromas of ripe peach,
yellow plum and citrus fruit. Crisp and expressive,
with good acidity and a refreshing finish. This is
ideal for shrimp or chicken in a lemon butter cream
sauce. (VINTAGES panel, Aug. 2014)
347203 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
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415612 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
2
CANADA – RED WINE CONT’D
USA – WHITE WINE
BRITISH COLUMBIA
CALIFORNIA
BURROWING OWL SYRAH 2011
CA’ MOMI CHARDONNAY 2013
Napa Valley
TASTING NOTE: This estate bottled BC Syrah is
beautifully balanced, rich and mouth-watering with
luscious aromas and flavours of black fruit, pepper
and some mocha from oak aging on the long finish.
Classic! Velvet texture with a satin tickle finish for
your senses. A flagship winery and wine for BC and
Canada. This full-bodied red wine pairs well with
lamb. Pair with: barbecued chicken, beef stew,
lamb cutlets, mushroom pasta. Drink: 2013-2019.
Score: 93 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com,
Dec. 2014)
The name ‘Ca’ Momi’ means ‘house of Momi’
and refers to Momi dea Bionda, a fastidious
vineyard keeper in Veneto, the region from
whence the three proprietors of this winery hail.
This big, delightfully palate-whomping Napa
Chardonnay serves up ripe pineapple, peach
nectar, melon and applesauce with a wisp of
smoke. It’s a great choice for barbecued pork.
073072 (XD)
750 mL $39.95
FEATHERSTONE ROSÉ 2014
A suggestion of sweetness and notions of
strawberry-rhubarb jam and red pepper jelly make
this a cheerful pink wine. It’ll sip well lightly chilled,
or pair with picnic fare like deli meats, grilled bell
peppers, olives and mild cheeses.
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Never mind the robin, for many wine lovers the
first true sign of spring is the arrival of rosé wines.
Sketches has long been a favourite of VINTAGES
customers, many of whom have clearly made this
crisp and vibrant wine a part of their springtime
traditions and eagerly await this fruity, balanced
and floral Cabernet Franc-centred wine.
750 mL $15.95
TASTING NOTE: Opens lots of flavor doors, with
rich fig, tropical fruit, smoky, toasty oak and apricot
notes. This is impressive, dense without weight,
ending with a roasted marshmallow aftertaste.
Drink now through 2020. Score: 93 (James Laube,
winespectator.com, June 15, 2014)
408385 (D)
750 mL $49.95
2
FREEMARK ABBEY CHARDONNAY 2013
Napa Valley
TAWSE SKETCHES OF NIAGARA
ROSÉ 2014
Easy-going & Fruity
172643 (D)
2
CLOS PEGASE HOMMAGE
MITSUKO’S VINEYARD
CHARDONNAY 2010
Carneros, Napa Valley
ONTARIO
750 mL $14.95
750 mL $19.95
2
CANADA – ROSÉ WINE
Easy-going & Fruity
117861 (D)
Full-bodied & Rich
361972 (D)
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TASTING NOTE: Longtime winemaker Ted Edwards
has fashioned a beautiful 2013 Chardonnay,
an 11,000-case, non-malolactic, 70% barrelfermented cuvée from multiple sources throughout
Napa. One-third new French oak was used. Notes
of delicate pear, apple blossom and tropical fruits
emerge from this classic Chardonnay. Medium to
full-bodied with a greenish hue to its color, it
exhibits impressive layers and minerality. Enjoy it
over the next 4-5 years. Score: 92 (Robert Parker
Jr., erobertparker.com, Oct. 2014)
Full-bodied & Rich
361949 (XD)
750 mL $27.95
2
FREI BROTHERS RESERVE
CHARDONNAY 2013
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Frei Brothers Reserve Chardonnay is every bit a
product of its cool-climate origins and will be a
complex and fruity exposé of Russian River
Chardonnay. You will find this to have a
wonderful mouthfeel with plenty of apple and
pear fruit along with big, buttery notes backed by
toasty oak. This will give you a fantastic
touchstone for the Russian River and will be a
great choice for lobster tail, pork chops or grilled
pineapple salad.
Full-bodied & Rich
317891 (D)
750 mL $23.95
2
HAVENS RESERVE
CHARDONNAY 2013
Oakville, Napa Valley
750 mL $24.95
TASTING NOTE: The original Californian
Sauvignon Blanc inspired by classic Pouilly-Fumé
returns with this alluring 2013. Its nose shows
appropriate restraint, with grilled pineapple, citrus
zest, dried flowers and a wisp of smoke making
appearances. The palate has good echoes of the
aromatics, with a deep and lingering finish. If you
haven’t tried this benchmark wine, you should.
Enjoy it tonight with crab legs, seared scallops or
grilled pork. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2015)
Full-bodied & Rich
221887 (XD)
750 mL $22.95
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USA – RED WINE
Havens is now being produced under the
Stonehedge family, whose first release of this
label was the 2009 Havens Chardonnay. The
Oakville region is best known for producing rich
Cabernet Sauvignon, but tiny mesoclimates exist,
such as the vineyard from which this was
sourced. The vineyard’s close proximity to the
moderating influence of the Napa River permits
the production of fine Chardonnay. Floral and
juicy with tons
of ripe fruit and tropical fruit, this will be an easydrinking and enjoyable Chard.
Full-bodied & Rich
396259 (XD)
ROBERT MONDAVI FUMÉ BLANC 2013
Napa Valley
CALIFORNIA
BRAZIN DRY CREEK VALLEY
(B)OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 2012
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma
If you like unapologetically big, hefty Zinfandel,
this will be your jam. Overflowing with plum and
chocolate, it’s a generous mouthful that’s big
enough to stand up to tough-to-pair foods like
spiced dry-rubbed ribs or peppercorn steaks.
202457 (D)
750 mL $19.95
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LA CREMA CHARDONNAY 2013
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
BRIDLEWOOD PINOT NOIR 2012
Monterey County
TASTING NOTE: … White peach and a touch of
honeysuckle are present in this elegant, pale wine
that shows virtually no oak. It’s a nice, mediumbodied, pure flavor profile with a good texture
and finish. Drink it over the next several years.
Drink: 2015-2018. Score: 91 (Robert Parker Jr.,
erobertparker.com, Dec. 2014)
TASTING NOTE: For pinot purists, Bridlewood
2012 Pinot Noir from Monterey County in
California shows off spicy strawberry, maraschino
cherry, vanilla and earthy raspberry accents.
No, it’s not a full 90 score, but the long hang
time of the grapes brings out real depth in this
red. Score: 89+ (Gordon Stimmell, Toronto Star,
April 18, 2014)
Full-bodied & Rich
067231 (D)
361824 (D)
750 mL $19.95
750 mL $39.95
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USA – RED WINE CONT’D
ETUDE LYRIC PINOT NOIR 2013
Santa Barbara County
CALIFORNIA
TASTING NOTE: Santa Barbara is one
of California’s coolest growing regions, by virtue
of the direct influence of the Pacific Ocean. This
factor, combined with a long growing season
and ample sunshine, allows for the crafting of
particularly balanced and concentrated Pinot
Noir. The 2013 Lyric delivers ripe red fruit notes
with anise and spice with velvety tannins. Fresh
and bright acidity makes it an excellent and
versatile food wine. Try it with anything from a
smoky glazed ham to a rigatoni with roasted
vegetables. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2014)
BUONCRISTIANI O.P.C.
PROPRIETARY RED 2010
Napa Valley
TASTING NOTE: The 2010 Proprietary Red
O.P.C. (50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Malbec,
20% Syrah and 8% Merlot) possesses a dense
ruby/purple color and a sweet nose of vanillin,
charcoal, lead pencil shavings, and lots of black
currant jam. This fleshy, seductive, round, juicy
2010 is meant to be consumed in its first 57 years of life, although it may last even longer.
It is realistically priced for a wine of this quality.
Score: 92 (Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com,
Oct. 2013)
196063 (XD)
750 mL $57.95
TASTING NOTE: Smoke and cedar present themselves on the nose of this rather potent cabernet
with good complexity. Dry, a touch tart with exotic
spice, blue fruit, forest floor, pepper and dried leaf on
the palate of good breadth. Good value. Score: 88
(Sara d’Amato, winealign.com, Sept. 21, 2014)
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HESS ALLOMI VINEYARD
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012
Napa Valley
TASTING NOTE: This full-bodied red wine from
Hess Collection Winery offers lovely intense
flavours of mocha, plush plums and berries. So
very tasty and happy. Perfect for movie night.
Terrific concentration, depth and richness with a
satisfyingly long finish. Try it with hearty meat
dishes. Pair with: gorgonzola topped sirloin, grilled
veggies, herb-crusted poultry, hearty meat dishes,
hard cheese. Drink: 2014-2019. Score: 93 (Natalie
906420 (D)
750 mL $39.95
CLINE ANCIENT VINES ZINFANDEL 2013
Contra Costa County, Central Coast
Sourced from dry-farmed vines planted over a
century ago, this consistently popular Zin suggests
bright raspberry fruit and bumbleberry pie. If
you’re a fan of big bold reds, this will make a
satisfying sip on its own, or you can pair it with
barbecued chicken thighs or meaty tomatobased pastas.
719211 (D)
750 mL $22.95
2
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CANNONBALL CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2012
California
291666 (D)
750 mL $23.95
406157 (XD)
750 mL $29.95
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IRONSTONE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2013
Lodi
Ironstone built its reputation with a focus on
producing high-quality Californian wines at
approachable prices. Their unfailing delivery on
this promise has made them a VINTAGES customer
favourite. This approachably priced, rich cassisladen Cab is a great choice for your spring
barbecue – bring on the burgers, steaks and
mushroom kebabs.
537597 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
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KENWOOD CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2012
Sonoma County
WORLD’S END IF SIX WAS NINE
RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
Napa Valley
This crowd-pleaser consistently offers the purity
of cassis and depth of ripe black fruit that most
readily define Californian Cabernet. Add to this
the delectable toast and spice aromas, not to
mention the structure, balance and firm tannin,
and it’s easy to see why this is considered such a
great value. Will shine alongside lamb.
World’s End is the Napa Valley project of Jonathan
Maltus of Château Teyssier (in St-Émilion) fame.
All of the wines are named for famous rock songs.
Full-bodied & Firm
990440 (XD)
750 mL $23.95
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Featured as our Wine of the Month
TASTING NOTE: The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon If
Six Was Nine is another excellent effort made from
94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Merlot. It boasts
a dense ruby/purple color as well as a big, sweet
perfume of licorice, cedar and black currants.
Medium to full-bodied, rich and textured with
graphite and charcoal making an appearance in the
flavors, this full throttle, impressive Cabernet can
be drunk now and over the next 15 years. Time to
turn on the music. Score: 93 (Robert Parker Jr.,
erobertparker.com, Oct. 2013)
396127 (XD)
750 mL $72.95
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SEGHESIO ZINFANDEL 2013
Sonoma County
OREGON
TASTING NOTE: A lively, zesty red that offers
bright cherry and tarragon aromas and sleekly
layered flavors of briary raspberry, nutmeg and
fresh-cracked black pepper. Drink now through
2021. Score: 92 (Tim Fish, winespectator.com,
web only, 2015)
A TO Z WINEWORKS PINOT NOIR 2012
Willamette Valley
942151 (D)
750 mL $31.95
2
TASTING NOTE: A savory pinot noir, medium
bodied and rather fresh and perky. Natural,
authentic feeling and quite dry. Notes of nettle, red
berries and red currants. Quite refined with quality
fruit. Good value. Tasted August 2014. Score: 88
(Sara d’Amato, winealign.com, Aug. 29, 2014)
229781 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
2
WASHINGTON
WILLIAM HILL CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2012
Napa Valley
ANDREW RICH RED WILLOW
VINEYARD MERLOT 2010
Columbia Valley
TASTING NOTE: Intensely concentrated black fruit
and smoke in this terrific Californian red wine with
full-bodied weight and a supple texture. Lovely
dried herbs and tobacco on the finish of this Napa
Valley classic. This Cabernet Sauvignon was aged
21 months in oak barrels. This one will go for a
while in your cellar, but why wait? Pair with filet
mignon. Drink: 2014-2019. Score: 93 (Natalie
TASTING NOTE: Medium-deep red. Musky
aromas of plum, milk chocolate, mocha, tobacco
and spices: very merlot! Suave and smooth on the
palate, showing a sexy restrained sweetness to
the gently extracted flavors of currant, plum and
mocha. This savory wine shows as much red as
black fruits. Complex, inviting merlot with a fine
dusting of sweet tannins and very good length.
Score: 90 (Stephen Tanzer, vinousmedia.com,
Nov. 2013)
212951 (XD)
750 mL $44.95
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408369 (XD)
750 mL $32.95
2
USA – RED WINE CONT’D
WASHINGTON
COLUMBIA CREST GRAND ESTATES
Columbia Valley
TASTING NOTE: Polished, plush and vibrant,
with a core of plum and black currant fruit
welling up seductively against hints of sweet
spices and cream. The finish lingers beautifully.
Drink now through 2017. Score: 90 (Harvey
Steiman, winespectator.com, Dec. 15, 2014)
240093 (D)
750 mL $17.95
PUNTA DE FLECHAS
MALBEC 2012
Mendoza
(Baron Edmond de Rothschild,
Flechas de los Andes)
TASTING NOTE: Juicy wine with dark-berry and
citrus character. Light, austere tension. Lots
of blueberry and spice character. Aged about
10 months in one-third oak barrels. Drink now.
Score: 89 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com,
Aug. 29, 2014)
399402 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
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CHILE – WHITE WINE
COUSIÑO-MACUL ANTIGUAS RESERVAS
CHARDONNAY 2013
Maipo Valley
ARGENTINA – RED WINE
LUIGI BOSCA DE SANGRE 2011
Mendoza
TASTING NOTE: This is spicy and interesting
wine with dried berry and dark chocolate with
hints of walnuts. Full body, with silky tannins and
a juicy finish. Stylish. 70% cabernet sauvignon,
15% merlot and 15% syrah. Score: 91 (James
Suckling, jamessuckling.com, June 11, 2014)
261933 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
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TASTING NOTE: The 2013 Antiguas Reservas
Chardonnay is sourced from fruit grown in the
Buin region, where they work to protect the
grapes from the sun to preserve the freshness
while keeping the yields. Thirty percent of the
grapes ferment in oak barrels but the wine is
taken out straight away after, and malolactic
fermentation is prevented. The aromas are
balsamic, restrained, with moderate hints of
vanilla and smoke, more fruit-driven, with lively
notes of white peach, melon and yellow plums
and a medium-bodied palate, with good volume
and acidity. Drink now-2017. Score: 89 (Luis
Gutierrez, erobertparker.com, June 2014)
Full-bodied & Rich
730044 (D)
MENDEL MALBEC 2011
Mendoza
TASTING NOTE: Ethereal aromas of ripe strawberries, flowers and hints of shaved chocolate.
Full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a juicy
finish. Balanced and reserved. Beautiful fruit.
Savory. Drink or hold. Score: 93 (James Suckling,
jamessuckling.com, June 11, 2014)
108225 (D)
750 mL $27.95
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750 mL $15.95
MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2013
Leyda Valley
(Concha y Toro)
TASTING NOTE: Gentle citrus notes pervade this
sauvignon from the beginning: The scent brings
to mind fresh lemons while the flavors feel
like a cool, delicate lemonade. A wine for fluke
sashimi, Marqués grows in the San Antonio
Valley, nine miles from the sea. Score: 91
(wineandspiritsmagazine.com, June 2014)
403378 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
2
2
CHILE – RED WINE
DANDELION VINEYARDS LIONHEART OF
THE BAROSSA SHIRAZ 2012
McLaren Vale, South Australia
CARMEN GRAN RESERVA
CARMENÈRE 2012
Apalta, Colchagua Valley
TASTING NOTE: This classic Chilean red wine is
savoury, dark and complex with a chewy, fullbodied mid-palate. Layers of black fruit with a long
finish. The Carmenere grapes are sourced from
the El Peñasco Vineyard. Superbly crafted for this
price. Great structure and persistence of flavours
on the finish. Terrific value. The 2012 vintage of
the Carmen Gran Reserva is made from 100%
Carmenère grapes, and the wine is matured in
French oak for 10 months. Finishes with dark
spices and vanilla smoke. Pair with roast beef. Pair
with: lamb, pasta, venison, char-grilled burgers,
tamarind-marinated steaks. Drink: 2013-2018.
Score: 92 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com,
Aug. 2014)
439166 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
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SANTA ALICIA
GRAN RESERVA DE LOS ANDES
Maipo Valley
TASTING NOTE: Aromas of blueberry, walnut and
dried violets follow through to a full body with
silky tannins and a savory finish. It’s even slightly
salty. Drink now and enjoy. Score: 92 (James
Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Aug. 13, 2014)
060244 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
2
TASTING NOTE: Hand-picked, crushed, wild yeast
open pot fermentation for 8 days, hand plunging;
18 months in predominantly used French oak.
While medium to full-bodied, the wine has elegance
and freshness, with no hint of alcohol-induced
warmth on the finish, and a particularly attractive
bouquet; blackberry, plum and licorice fruits and
supple, but persistent tannins. Drink by: 2032.
Score: 95 (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au,
Sept. 29, 2014)
358127 (XD)
375 mL $11.95
167189 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
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DE BORTOLI GULF STATION
PINOT NOIR 2013
Yarra Valley, Victoria
TASTING NOTE: Terrific! A gorgeous, silky pinot
noir with layers of fleshy black cherries and a satinrich texture. The grapes for this wine come from
the Brookland Vineyard in Australia’s Yarra Valley
and provide great balance of fruit ripeness and
some zingy acidity. Finishes with great vibrancy
and refreshment. This balanced red wine shows
attractive intensity in the glass. Try this vibrant red
wine with cheese pizza. Excellent value. Highly
recommended. Pair with: chicken, pasta, planked
salmon, braised lamb, roast beef, rosemary pork
tenderloin. Drink: 2013-2019. Score: 92 (Natalie
MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Nov. 2014)
015511 (D)
750 mL $19.95
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AUSTRALIA – RED WINE
BAROSSA VALLEY ESTATE EBENEZER
Barossa Valley, South Australia
TASTING NOTE: Drinking beautifully right now! It’s
great to taste Australian Cabernet with some age,
and displaying lovey tertiary aromas such as
tanned leather, dried herbs and cigar box. Pair
with pork tenderloin. Drink: 2013-2019. Score: 92
(Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Feb. 2015)
039537 (XD)
750 mL $39.95
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PILLAR BOX
Padthaway, South Australia
(Henry’s Drive Vignerons)
Grown in the Longbottom family’s vineyards in
Padthaway, this rich Cabernet spent 10 months
maturing in a combination of French and American
oak. Look for aromas and flavours of dark berry
fruits with wisps of cocoa and savoury spices.
199745 (XD)
750 mL $21.95
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AUSTRALIA – RED WINE CONT’D
FORREST THE DOCTORS’
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2013
Marlborough, South Island
THE LACKEY SHIRAZ 2013
Australia
TASTING NOTE: … big and bold with tarry black
fruit and lots of toasty oak. Black pepper finish ...
Despite being a heavyweight, this wine is also
balanced and offers great layering of flavour and
complexity. Polished tannins and a velvet mouthfeel. The lackey is a person who is treated as a
servant and rarely gets paid what he or she is
worth. Presumably this wine is underpriced and
works hard as well ... Pair with: spiced beef
dishes, spicy ribs ... Score: 91 (Natalie MacLean,
nataliemaclean.com, Dec. 2014)
005199 (D)
750 mL $17.95
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TSCHARKE MARANANGA GNADENFREI
SHIRAZ 2011
Barossa Valley, South Australia
TASTING NOTE: Deep garnet in color ... opens
with a nose of ripe blackberries, black cherries
and black raspberries with hints of roses, pepper
and thyme. Full-bodied and packed with layers of
blackberry, baking spice and earthy flavors, it has
an excellent foundation of medium to firm, grainy
tannins and refreshing acid. It finishes long. Drink
it now to 2021+. Score: 91+ (Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
MW, erobertparker.com, May 2014)
303370 (XD)
750 mL $26.95
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NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE
DOG POINT SAUVIGNON BLANC 2014
Marlborough, South Island
TASTING NOTE: The prototypical Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc hitting all the classic numbers
is right here in the Dog Point 2014. Low pH, high
acidity, minuscule residual sugar and elevated
aromatics. It’s ripe but ripped by citrus juice and
zest. Like cubes of honeydew, bitter winter melon
and dried lemongrass soaking in and flavouring a
dish of briny scallop carpaccio with coarse sea salt
and capers. The sapidity is palpable, the excesses
vivid. I would avoid too much variegated gastronomy when sipping this wine. Opt for simpler fare
because its talents would otherwise be mimicked
and suppressed ... Score: 90 (Michael Godel,
winealign.com, Nov. 6, 2014)
677450 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
Featured in Arrive in Style
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TASTING NOTE: Classic Kiwi Savvy nose here:
herbal yes, but not too grassy. Incredibly mouthwatering and juicy with fresh notes of lime, lemon
and white grapefruit. Hard to believe the alcohol
level is so low with so much flavour here, but yay!
Try this with fresh seafood or shellfish to keep the
other doctor away … All of the Sauvignon Blanc
grapes that went into this New Zealand white wine
were grown in vineyards with excellent drainage
along the Wairau River where gravel soils dominate.
New Zealand is a cool climate country, but this
particular region tends to be even cooler on average
so the grapes tend to ripen later than other regions
and develop more complex flavours as a result.
Pair with fresh halibut or sole. Pair with: salads,
seafood, pasta with cream-based sauce, pizza,
guacamole. Drink: 2013-2016. Score: 91 (Natalie
MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Aug. 2014)
317842 (D)
750 mL $19.95
1
NEW ZEALAND – RED WINE
OYSTER BAY MERLOT 2013
Hawke’s Bay, North Island
The moderate climate and gravel-based soils of
Hawke’s Bay make it an ideal location for
Bordeaux varietals such as Merlot. Oyster Bay
consistently delivers well-structured wines that
are front-loaded with rich fruit aromas and
flavours and balanced by a bright and vibrant
acidity. An easy choice for grilled meats.
692343 (D)
750 mL $18.95
2
SOUTH AFRICA – WHITE WINE
LAMMERSHOEK ROULETTE BLANC 2011
WO Swartland
TASTING NOTE: The 2011 Roulette Blanc has an
attractive bouquet of dried honey and frangipane,
a slight petrol note that emerges with time. The
palate is smooth and harmonious with intense
notes of lime, mango, guava and a touch of lanolin.
It is packed to the rafters with flavor and yet retains
admirable poise on the finish. This is another
excellent Roulette. Drink now-2017. Score: 91
(Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, Oct. 2013)
225458 (D)
750 mL $21.95
2
SOUTH AFRICA – RED WINE
FRANCE – WHITE WINE
DIEMERSFONTEIN PINOTAGE 2013
WO Wellington
ALSACE
TASTING NOTE: The original ‘coffee pinotage’,
going strong at 40,000 cases. Sweet plummy
generosity in 2013, with choc-mocha sheen from
lots of oak. Needs a plump steak to please.
Score: HHHJK (Dave Swingler, Platter’s South
African Wine Guide)
JEAN GEILER RÉSERVE
PARTICULIÈRE RIESLING 2013
AC Alsace
956409 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
2
TASTING NOTE: The exuberant aromas of ripe
citrus, pear, apple, apricot and orange blossom
introduce a juicy, fresh Riesling that hits the
tongue all sun-kissed citrus and stone fruit until
a rush of brilliant acidity cleanses and reshapes
the mid-palate and lends crunchy apple and
pear to the finish. Pair this dynamo with pork stirfry with cilantro and citrus, or with sashimi.
(VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2015)
408237 (D)
750 mL $14.95
2
BULGARIA – WHITE WINE
BORDEAUX
HORSE VALLEY SINGLE VINEYARD
CHARDONNAY 2013
Danubian Plain
(Wine Union JSC)
FAMILLE EXCELLOR
SAUVIGNON 2012
AP Bordeaux
(Terre de Vignerons)
TASTING NOTE: Orange citrus accents add nice
complexity to the aromas of apple, melon and
lemon. Juicy and fresh, with fine replays and
good balance and texture, this offers excellent
value. Enjoy with pork or grilled chicken.
(VINTAGES panel, June 2014)
TASTING NOTE: Aromas of cut grass, gooseberries
and herbs. The palate is crisp and balanced, with
vibrant acidity and a creamy texture with a sweet
edge to the green-grassy-tinged fruit. A classic
Bordeaux white that will be fantastic with grilled
fish or seafood dishes. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2014)
Full-bodied & Rich
398222 (D)
403915 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
750 mL $16.95
2
BURGUNDY
CROATIA – WHITE WINE
KRAUTHAKER GRASEVINA 2013
Kutjevo, Slavonija
TASTING NOTE: Pretty aromas of fresh flowers,
apple, peach and citrus introduce a lovely,
complex wine with lively acidity, intriguing
mineral tones, grassy and savoury herb notes
and good length. This is Croatia’s signature white
variety, Grasevina, in very fine form. It will make
an excellent choice for herbed fish dishes.
Light & Crisp
398909 (XD)
750 mL $23.95
2
2
DOMAINE JEAN COLLET & FILS
MONTMAINS CHABLIS
1ER CRU 2011
AC
TASTING NOTE: Aromas of white blossoms, gala
apple, lemon and grapefruit citrus with pure
minerality. The palate is elegant and refined with
excellent replays and a bright and focused acidity.
A lovely mineral note shines on the finish. This
will be a fine choice for scallops or freshwater
fish. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2014)
Light & Crisp
405704 (XD)
750 mL $31.95
2
FRANCE – WHITE WINE CONT’D
CHÂTEAU GRAND CORBIN
MANUEL 2009
AC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
(Famille de Gaye)
BURGUNDY
DOMAINE VINCENT SAUVESTRE
BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY 2013
AC
TASTING NOTE: This greets you with very
pleasing floral aromas that are followed by welldefined apple, peach, citrus and mineral notes.
The palate is zesty and bright and impressively
vibrant with a classic minerality. There is an
overall subtlety to this wine that lets its charms
gently steal upon you to create quite an alluring
connection. Pair this tasty Chardonnay with pasta
in a cream sauce. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2014)
Full-bodied & Rich
365056 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
DOMAINE BONNARD SANCERRE 2013
AC
This Sancerre-ly (sorry, couldn’t resist) delicious
and expressive wine combines the best of Loire
Valley Sauvignon Blanc with a hint of the New
Zealand style. Look for lime zest and mineral, cut
grass, a touch of fresh flowers, gooseberry, lemon
zest and peach pit. Enjoy it with goat cheese and
grilled prawns.
1
FRANCE – RED WINE
CHÂTEAU DE PITRAY 2010
AC Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
(Alix de Pitray Comtesse de Boigne, Prop.)
TASTING NOTE: Concentrated, with a strongly
tannic element that is balanced by ripe fruits.
It makes for a well-structured, impressive wine
that also has a fruity element. Age for 4-5 years.
Score: 90 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, May 2013)
750 mL $19.95
750 mL $44.95
2
CHÂTEAU HAUT SELVE RÉSERVE 2010
AC Graves
(Jean-Jacques Lesgourgues, Prop., LEDA)
TASTING NOTE: The minty aromas indicate new
wood aging as well as a ripe, polished texture.
They make for a wine that has presence and
structure as well as rich fruitiness, blackberry
flavors and a dry, solid core. It’s a sophisticated
wine that can age. Drink from 2017. Score: 92
(Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, June 2014)
Full-bodied & Firm
235424 (XD)
750 mL $27.95
3
CHÂTEAU LES ROCHES
DE FERRAND 2010
AC Fronsac
(Ghislaine et Rémy Rousselot)
BORDEAUX
Full-bodied & Firm
405688 (XD)
Full-bodied & Firm
403907 (XD)
2
LOIRE
140525 (XD)
750 mL $23.95
TASTING NOTE: One of several châteaux in
Saint-Émilion with the name Corbin attached,
this is a finely made, ripe, dusty wine. It conveys
a southern French feel with its rich fruitiness and
powerful dry tannins. It has concentration and
power, and will develop well over the mediumterm. Drink from 2016. Score: 92 (Roger Voss,
Wine Enthusiast, June 2014)
2
TASTING NOTE: Initially austere in the mouth,
this is a serious and complex wine. It has firm
tannins, layers of blackberry fruits and acidity
along with a strong feeling of wood aging.
Powerful and with good depth, it’s a wine that
needs age. Drink from 2017. Score: 90 (Roger
Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
403725 (XD)
750 mL $22.95
3
CHÂTEAU QUEYRON
LARTIGUE 2012
AC Saint-Émilion
TASTING NOTE: Excellent depth and complexity
of fruit on the nose with an undercurrent of spice.
Made in a very approachable style that favours the
fruit, it has good balance and gripping tannins.
A great value, and a good choice with the classic
pairing of lamb or roast duck. (VINTAGES panel,
Sept. 2014)
404996 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
BURGUNDY
J.C. BOISSET LES URSULINES
BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR 2013
AC
TASTING NOTE: ... originates in his wife’s family’s
estate, a fact that will only be indicated on some of
the labels utilized for it in the U.S., while recognition
of “La Madone” will not appear on Aviron Fleurie
labels until 2012. (La Madriere was one among
several Fleurie sources in the earlier history of PotelAviron.) Blueberry tinged with mint, buddleia and
freesia inform a high-toned nose and infectiously
juicy, sleek palate, with underlying suggestions of
wet stone serving to set off the pure fruit and
evocative floral notes while a streak of salinity serves
for saliva and next-sip inducement. Plan to enjoy
this excellent value through 2017. Incidentally, this
was the one Aviron 2011 to have been matured
in foudre rather than barrique. Score: 91 (David
Schildknecht, erobertparker.com, June 2013)
Light-bodied & Fruity
405779 (XD)
750 mL $21.95
TASTING NOTE: Les Ursulines is situated on a
property that was a convent until the French
Revolution, when the Ursuline order of nuns was
forced to vacate the land. The 2013 has superb
fruit clarity on the nose with black and red cherry
clearly defined. Touches of earth and garrigue
round out the aroma profile. There’s a sweet core
of ripe red cherry on the palate with good balance
and grippy tannins. Enjoy this tonight with roast
lamb, or allow it 5+ years of quiet contemplation
in your cellar. (VINTAGES panel, Oct. 2014)
408310 (XD)
750 mL $22.95
STEPHANE AVIRON
DOMAINE DE LA MADRIÈRE
VIEILLES VIGNES FLEURIE 2011
AC
2
2
MIDI
CHÂTEAU FONTENELLES CUVÉE
RENAISSANCE CORBIÈRES 2011
AC
(Thierry Tastu – Maître Vigneron)
TASTING NOTE: Corbières is the largest AC in the
Languedoc-Roussillon and comprises 11 distinct
and recognized terroirs. The Cuvée Renaissance
is predominantly Syrah and suggests notes of
raspberry, mulberry and leather. Concentrated and
dense, with dark brooding fruit and a firm tannic
structure. Try it with lamb or duck. (VINTAGES panel,
July 2014)
148692 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
MAISON CHANZY BOURGOGNE
PINOT NOIR 2012
AC
GÉRARD BERTRAND
FITOU 2011
AC
TASTING NOTE: Aromas of cherry, beet, spice
and earth with a touch of smoke. Soft and juicy,
with excellent echoes. This is a great value in
Burgundy and will be a fine match for capon.
(VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2014)
TASTING NOTE: Muddled blackberry, black
cherry and boysenberry are the initial aromas on
the nose of this wine, with supporting notes of
sweet spice, toasted oak, crushed lavender and
bay leaf. The palate is plush and juicy, with ripe
fruit flavors that are framed by accents of licorice,
toasted peppercorn and mocha. Drink now-2018.
Editors’ Choice. Score: 91 (Lauren Buzzeo, Wine
Enthusiast, Aug. 2014)
408153 (XD)
750 mL $22.95
2
403683 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
2
FRANCE – RED WINE CONT’D
HUNGARY – WHITE WINE
RHÔNE
GARAMVÁRI SZOLOBIRT IRSAI OLIVÉR
2013
PDO Balatonlellei
ALAIN JAUME & FILS
CLOS DE SIXTE LIRAC 2012
AC
TASTING NOTE: Even richer, the Grand Veneur
2012 Lirac Clos de Sixte is comprised of 50%
Grenache, 35% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre that’s
aged 16 months in 30% small barrels. It exhibits
ripe, voluptuous notes of blackberry, licorice,
underbrush and hints of minerality in a full-bodied,
rich and textured profile. Drink it over the coming
7-8 years. Drink now-2022. Score: 90-92 (Jeb
Dunnuck, erobertparker.com, Oct. 2013)
076349 (D)
750 mL $24.95
TASTING NOTE: The aromatics here are noticeably
pretty and floral, reminiscent of Muscat and
Gewürztraminer, and offer up suggestions of white
peach, apricot and jasmine. Good fruit presence
on the palate and a good finish and length.
Off-dry & Fruity
012070 (D)
750 mL $14.95
1
2
GERMANY – RED WINE
ITALY – RED WINE
AHR
ABRUZZO
MAYSCHOSS 140 JAHRE
JUBILÄUMSWEIN TROCKEN
PINOT NOIR 2013
Qualitätswein
AGRIVERDE PIANE DI MAGGIO
MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO
2013
DOC
Aromas of earthy cherry, raspberry, new leather
and a touch of dark cocoa echo nicely in the
flavours of this wine, which is more robust than
many German Pinots yet still quite elegant. Hints
of red grapefruit and rhubarb emerge on the tangy,
structured finish. Enjoy this with cured meats or
red cabbage salads.
TASTING NOTE: Earthy, with dark notes of
blackberry, tar and black fruit. Juicy, with a lovely
mouthfeel and chewy, drying tannins, this will be
great with lamb or pulled pork sandwiches.
(VINTAGES panel, May 2014)
409649 (XD)
750 mL $21.95
394999 (D)
750 mL $15.95
2
GREECE – RED WINE
TUSCANY
DOMAINE COSTA LAZARIDI
AMETHYSTOS RED 2011
PGI Drama
(Michel Rolland)
COLLOSORBO BRUNELLO
DI MONTALCINO 2009
DOCG
Made from Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and the
native Agiorgitiko (aka Saint George) in support, this
sunny, smooth wine is the handiwork of legendary
‘flying winemaker’ Michel Rolland. Brimming with
cherry, plum and field berry fruit backed by good
tannic structure, it will show well over the next 5 years
with lamb or beef souvlaki, or a prime rib roast.
724831 (D)
750 mL $23.95
2
2
TASTING NOTE: Distinctive balsamic notes give
way to floral, berry and herb flavors in this elegant
yet intense red. Supple and balanced, featuring
ample tannins to develop over the near term.
Best from 2016 through 2030. Score: 92 (Bruce
Sanderson, winespectator.com, June 30, 2014)
Full-bodied & Firm
408492 (D)
750 mL $52.95
2
FULIGNI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO
2008
DOCG
PIEVE DI SPALTENNA
CHIANTI CLASSICO 2010
DOCG
TASTING NOTE: One of the clear highlights of the
vintage, the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino emerges
from the glass with black cherries, violets, cloves,
menthol, licorice and tar. The 2008 stands out
for its impeccable balance and layered, highly
expressive personality. A translucent, mid-weight,
silky finish is totally striking. Once again, Fuligni
made one of the more refined wines of the village.
In 2008 there is no Riserva. All the best of the lots
made it into the straight bottling. If I had to bet on
a 2008 Brunello that might surprise on the upside
in a few years, Fuligni would be near or at the top
of my list. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2023+.
Score: 92+ (Antonio Galloni, erobertparker.com,
June 2013)
TASTING NOTE: A nicely made Chianti Classico
that offers dark fruit and dark cherry notes. Fresh
and supple, with good balance and expression
and sinewy tannins. A fantastic value. (VINTAGES
panel, June 2014)
245225 (XD)
750 mL $49.95
2
ISOLE E OLENA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2011
DOCG
TASTING NOTE: Alluring aromas of blue flower,
meat juices, woodland berries and spice jump out
of the glass after pouring this luminous blend of
80% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo and 5% Syrah.
The juicy palate offers a core of dark cherry layered
with savory black pepper, cinnamon and clove
alongside assertive but elegant tannins. This already
shows nice depth but hold a few more years for
more complexity. Score: 93 (Kerin O’Keefe, Wine
Enthusiast, April 2014)
Full-bodied & Firm
704346 (XD)
750 mL $31.95
2
395137 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
2
RICASOLI BROLIO
DOCG
TASTING NOTE: Boasting a slightly darker and
saturated appearance, the 2012 Chianti Classico
Brolio is a stylistic effort that carries a high level
of fruit intensity backed by softer, oak-driven
layers of spice and leather. The interpretation
takes a modern or international direction, and
the results are nothing to sneeze at. The blend
is 80% Sangiovese with 15% Merlot and 5%
Cabernet Sauvignon. Crisp acidity and moderate
extraction keep it lively on the palate. Score: 90
(Monica Larner, erobertparker.com, Oct. 2014)
003962 (XD)
750 mL $23.95
2
PORTUGAL – WHITE WINE
CDV BRAZÃO COLHEITA
SELECCIONADA ARINTO 2013
DOC Vinho Verde
TASTING NOTE: The 2011 Chianti Classico
Riserva Ser Lapo is dark, fleshy and expressive. A
firm backbone of tannin lends support as the 2011
opens up in the glass. Sweet red cherry, raspberry,
spice and floral notes emerge, but only with great
reluctance. For a vintage that yielded so many
open, radiant wines, the 2011 Ser Lapo is quite
reticent at this stage. Readers should plan on
cellaring the 2011 for at least another 2-3 years. It
will be interesting to see what time brings. Drinking
window: 2017-2031. Score: 92+ (Antonio Galloni,
vinousmedia.com, Sept. 2014)
TASTING NOTE: The 2013 Arinto Colheita
Seleccionada comes in at 12.5% alcohol, with
4.5 grams per liter of residual sugar, just a touch
over legally dry – you won’t notice – and drier
than last year. This is a pretty solid Arinto. The
winery in fact has been consistently doing a nice
job with them. It usually is my favorite of their
selections – or at least tied for first. So, too, this
year. It is not a big boy, perhaps, but a wine that
nonetheless feels substantial in the mouth for this
region and well-focused. This resolves into a
pretty typical table wine, as opposed to very fizzy
Vinho Verde, that should drink well and make
everyone happy, from casual picnic drinkers to
geeks. It may well last longer, but drink it fresh
and young for best results. It is another nice value
point in this lineup. Drink now-2017. Score: 88
(Mark Squires, erobertparker.com, Aug. 2014)
288530 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
Off-dry & Fruity
405217 (M)
MAZZEI SER LAPO RISERVA
DOCG
(Castello di Fonterutoli)
2
750 mL $16.95
2
PORTUGAL – RED WINE
SPAIN – RED WINE
QUINTA DO PORTAL FRONTARIA 2009
DOC Douro
FINCA VILLACRECES PRUNO 2012
DO Ribera Del Duero
TASTING NOTE: This is smooth and ripe, with
its tannins rounded within the black fruit flavor.
Having aged in French oak, it has a vanilla
essence that details the ripe blackberry note. Best
Buy. Score: 90 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast,
Oct. 2012)
TASTING NOTE: … from a vineyard situated
adjacent to one of the famous vineyards utilized
to produce Spain’s greatest red wine, Vega Sicilia
… the 2012 Pruno is a sexy, opulent, voluptuously
textured effort that spent 12 months in two-yearold French oak barrels. Reminiscent of a baby
Vega Sicilia, it possesses a dense ruby/purple
color as well as notes of high-class, unsmoked
cigar tobacco, creme de cassis, licorice, graphite
and spice box. Full-bodied, deep, velvety textured,
lush and heady, at [USD] $20 a bottle, it is
another sensational bargain from Eric Solomon.
Enjoy it over the next 5-6 years. Score: 93 (Robert
Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, June 2014)
324533 (XD)
750 mL $13.95
2
312140 (XD)
750 mL $21.95
ROMANIA – WHITE WINE
LIVIA SARBA 2013
DOC-CMD Cotesti
(Crama Girboiu)
MASPERLA 2009
DOCa Priorat
TASTING NOTE: Made from 100% Sarba, a cross
between Romania’s Tămâioasă Românească and
Riesling that was created in the 1970s, this has
intensely aromatic notes of peach, orange and
spice with a mineral frame. The complexity of the
nose is taken up nicely by the palate. Dry, lovely,
crisp and mineral-edged, with good length and
an impressive finish. (VINTAGES panel, June 2014)
396424 (D)
750 mL $14.95
2
TASTING NOTE: … 47% Garnacha and 30%
Carinena, augmented by Bordeaux varieties …
vinified by oenologist Gilles Pauquet, one of the
most respected consultants of the Right Bank …
It has a well-defined, very pure bouquet with
red cherries, lavender and violets that is very
delineated and controlled. The palate is balanced
with the new oak subsumed into the fabric of
ripe blackberry, bilberry and cocoa. Rich, but not
overpowering, this should age with style over the
next decade. Drink now-2025. Score: 90 (Neal
Martin, erobertparker.com, April 2012)
385732 (XD)
750 mL $25.95
SPAIN – WHITE WINE
TASTING NOTE: Floral aromas with citrus and
peach tones and a nicely defined mineral note.
Refreshing, with pear standing out mid-palate
and a citrus peel note emerging on the finish.
This will be great with crab, or give it a try with
butternut squash and feta salad. (VINTAGES panel,
June 2014)
1
TASTING NOTE: … this evolved, balanced wine
was aged two years in oak and held three years
in bottle prior to release. It’s opaque, with spicy
fruit aromas, notes of vanilla and a whiff of
leather. There’s great depth of ripe fruit flavour,
notions of sweet baking spice and a remarkably
fresh texture to this dry, full-bodied red. It
retains good structure, flavour and depth of fruit
flavour through the long dry finish. Enjoy with
paella. Score: HHHHJ (Susan Desjardins,
winecurrent.com, Feb. 11, 2014)
082024 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
2
MONASTERIO DE LAS VIÑAS
GRAN RESERVA 2005
DO Cariñena
EIDOSELA ALBARIÑO 2013
DO Rias Baixas
336271 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
2
2
MURIEL RESERVA VENDIMIA
SELECCIONADA 2008
DOCa Rioja
TASTING NOTE: Lovely; so complex and intriguing,
improving through to the finish. A great, classic
Rioja. Score: 95+ (Pedro Ballesteros Torres, MW,
decanter.com, May 23, 2013)
276030 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
2
wine shopping
You may have noticed
that we include wine “styles”
with our tasting notes in this
catalogue and in stores. This
system is designed to help you
easily discover wines that are
similar to others you’ve tried
and loved.
It’s a great tool for exploring
different regions, or for quick
shopping trips. For detailed
descriptions of each style,
and more information, visit
lcbo.com/winestyles.
meet the wine styles
reds
whites
Light-bodied & Fruity
Full-bodied & Firm
Light & Crisp
Off-dry & Fruity
Full-bodied & Rich
sparkling wines rosés
Light & Fruity
Medium-bodied &
Flavourful
Rich & Complex
Soft & Off-dry
Easygoing & Fruity
Medium-bodied & Dry
fortified wines
dessert wines
Dry
Medium
Sweet
Lightly Sweet
Medium Sweet
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LAMMERSHOEK ROULETTE BLANC 2011
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KRAUTHAKER GRASEVINA 2013
JEAN GEILER RÉSERVE PARTICULIÈRE RIESLING 2013
FAMILLE EXCELLOR SAUVIGNON 2012
DOMAINE JEAN COLLET & FILS MONTMAINS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2011
DOMAINE VINCENT SAUVESTRE BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY 2013
DOMAINE BONNARD SANCERRE 2013
GARAMVÁRI SZOLOBIRT IRSAI OLIVÉR 2013
MONTRESOR SOAVE CLASSICO 2013
ZENATO SAN BENEDETTO LUGANA 2013
CDV BRAZÃO COLHEITA SELECCIONADA ARINTO 2013
LIVIA SARBA 2013
EIDOSELA ALBARIÑO 2013
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BRIDLEWOOD PINOT NOIR 2012
BUONCRISTIANI O.P.C. PROPRIETARY RED 2010
CANNONBALL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012
CLINE ANCIENT VINES ZINFANDEL 2013
ETUDE LYRIC PINOT NOIR 2013
HESS ALLOMI VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012
IRONSTONE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013
KENWOOD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012
SEGHESIO ZINFANDEL 2013
WILLIAM HILL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012
WORLD’S END IF SIX WAS NINE RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
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USA – CALIFORNIA
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NEW ZEALAND
SOUTH AFRICA
BULGARIA
CROATIA
FRANCE – ALSACE
FRANCE – BORDEAUX
FRANCE – BURGUNDY
FRANCE – LOIRE
HUNGARY
ITALY – VENETO
PORTUGAL
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FRANCE – MIDI
FRANCE – RHÔNE
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LUIGI BOSCA DE SANGRE 2011
MENDEL MALBEC 2011
PUNTA DE FLECHAS MALBEC 2012
CARMEN GRAN RESERVA CARMENÈRE 2012
SANTA ALICIA GRAN RESERVA DE LOS ANDES CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011
BAROSSA VALLEY ESTATE EBENEZER CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
DANDELION VINEYARDS LIONHEART OF THE BAROSSA SHIRAZ 2012 (375 mL)
DANDELION VINEYARDS LIONHEART OF THE BAROSSA SHIRAZ 2012
DE BORTOLI GULF STATION PINOT NOIR 2013
PILLAR BOX CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012
THE LACKEY SHIRAZ 2013
TSCHARKE MARANANGA GNADENFREI SHIRAZ 2011
OYSTER BAY MERLOT 2013
DIEMERSFONTEIN PINOTAGE 2013
CHÂTEAU DE PITRAY 2010
CHÂTEAU GRAND CORBIN MANUEL 2009
CHÂTEAU HAUT SELVE RÉSERVE 2010
CHÂTEAU LES ROCHES DE FERRAND 2010
CHÂTEAU QUEYRON LARTIGUE 2012
J.C. BOISSET LES URSULINES BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR 2013
MAISON CHANZY BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR 2012
STEPHANE AVIRON DOMAINE DE LA MADRIÈRE VIEILLES VIGNES FLEURIE 2011
CHÂTEAU FONTENELLES CUVÉE RENAISSANCE CORBIÈRES 2011
GÉRARD BERTRAND FITOU 2011
ALAIN JAUME & FILS CLOS DE SIXTE LIRAC 2012
MAYSCHOSS 140 JAHRE JUBILÄUMSWEIN TROCKEN PINOT NOIR 2013
DOMAINE COSTA LAZARIDI AMETHYSTOS RED 2011
AGRIVERDE PIANE DI MAGGIO MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 2013
COLLOSORBO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2009
FULIGNI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2008
ISOLE E OLENA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2011
MAZZEI SER LAPO RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2011
PIEVE DI SPALTENNA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2010
RICASOLI BROLIO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2012
DONATONI MASSENÀ APPASSIMENTO 2011
FEUDI SAN PIO RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2012
LE BERTAROLE PODERE CARIANO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2009
LE RAGOSE RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2010
STEFANO ACCORDINI ACINATICO RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2012
ZENATO VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE 2012
QUINTA DO PORTAL FRONTARIA 2009
FINCA VILLACRECES PRUNO 2012
MASPERLA 2009
MONASTERIO DE LAS VIÑAS GRAN RESERVA 2005
MURIEL RESERVA VENDIMIA SELECCIONADA 2008
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Unchillfiltered, aged in Bourbon casks,
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406207
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VQA Twenty Mile Bench,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
Gorgeous aromas of spring blossoms, rich
soil, wet stones, honey, pear, peach and
ginger. Dry, vibrant and structured.
416073 (XD) 750 mL $32.20
2
Powerful and voluptuous, with concentrated fruit framed by vanilla and cinnamon
spice notes. Weighty, long and spicy.
95 points (Kara Newman,
Wine Enthusiast, Sept. 2013)
SANDHI CHARDONNAY 2012
Santa Barbara County, California
Mostly from old vines, this juicy and lively
barrel-fermented Chardonnay is filled with
suggestions of white blossoms, stone fruit
and spice.
90 points (Jeb Dunnuck,
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93 points (Jeb Dunnuck,
erobertparker.com, Aug. 2014)
58966 (XD) 750 mL $69.95
2
Napa Valley, California
This collectible Cab is classic Napa, and is
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DOMAINE LONG-DEPAQUIT LES
VAILLONS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2012
Ripe dark fruit and plenty of spice. Savoury,
with a creamy texture and a juicy finish.
93 points (James Suckling,
jamessuckling.com, June 11, 2014)
CAKEBREAD CELLARS
331579 (XD) 1500 mL $199.95
163725 (XD) 750 mL $39.95
2
Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Rose petals, black cherry, underbrush, earth,
pepper spice and herbs. Rich and dense,
with a wonderful texture and structure.
94 points (James Molesworth,
winespectator.com, March 31, 2014)
296319 (S) 375 mL $49.85
ZUCCARDI ZETA 2011
Central Coast, California
Orange blossom, peach, pineapple,
honeysuckle and ginger notes. Elegant,
with fantastic depth and richness.
Lusciously Sweet
500 mL $62.95
412908 (D) 750 mL $51.95
CALERA RYAN VINEYARD
PINOT NOIR 2011
AC Sauternes, 1er Cru, Bordeaux, France
AC, Calvados, France
960773
PEARL MORISSETTE
CUVÉE BLACK BALL RIESLING 2013
CHÂTEAU LA TOUR BLANCHE 2011
2
AC, Burgundy, France
(Albert Bichot)
Lemon, peach and flint. Smooth, ripe and
round, with an oyster-shell minerality.
Dense and long.
92 points (Stephen Tanzer,
vinousmedia.com, July 2014)
Light & Crisp
19364 (XD) 750 mL $34.95
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CLOS MARSALETTE 2011
AC, Bordeaux, France
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Robert Mondavi)
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AC, Burgundy, France
Fresh, bold and lively, with violet, blackberry and anise.
Rich, big and structured. Floral, with
impressive black cherry, earth and mineral
notes. Great texture and finish.
91 points (James Molesworth,
winespectator.com, March 31, 2014)
91 points (Bruce Sanderson,
winespectator.com, Aug. 31, 2014)
298703 (XD) 750 mL $39.85
2
661330 (XD) 750 mL $54.95
2
TORONTO
CALCAGNO FEUDO DI MEZZO
NERELLO MASCALESE 2011
VITANZA RISERVA
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2007
IGT Sicilia, Italy
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Dried fruit and white almond notes and a
volcanic minerality. Elegant and graceful,
with excellent integration.
Pure fruit tones with complex tobacco and
spice. Sophisticated and harmonious.
92 points (Monica Larner,
erobertparker.com, May 2014)
408187 (XD) 750 mL $34.95
95 points (Bruce Sanderson,
winespectator.com, web only, 2013)
2
236232 (XD) 750 mL $89.95
2
Summerhill & Yonge
Queen’s Quay at
Cooper St.
Laird Dr. south of
Eglinton
Bayview Village
(Bayview & Sheppard)
Bloor & Royal York Rd.
Avenue Rd.
south of Wilson
Bay & Bloor
(Manulife Centre)
OTTAWA
QUINTA DA ROMANEIRA TINTO 2009
SAN ROMÁN 2011
DOC Douro, Portugal
DO Toro, Spain
(Bodegas Maurodos)
Elegant and layered, with ripe cherry notes
rising to the fore. Structured and long, with
soft, absorbing tannins.
94 points (wineandspiritsmagazine.com,
April 2014)
218750 (XD) 750 mL $37.95
2
Rideau St. at
King Edward
Notes of plum, mineral and coffee.
Excellent depth and richness with superb
structure. Balanced and harmonious.
Bank St. &
Holmwood Ave.
93 points (Thomas Matthews,
winespectator.com, Aug. 31, 2014)
OAKVILLE
250985 (D) 750 mL $54.95
2
Cornwall Dr. at
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WOODBRIDGE
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206995 750 mL $13.15
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AJAX
1
Store 771
40 Kingston Road – East
Durham Centre
905-683-5306
ANCASTER
Store 21
737 Golf Links Road
Meadowlands Centre
905-304-9608
BARRIE
Store 187
534 Bayfield Street
705-722-1046
Store 288
37 Caplan Avenue
705-726-6220
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Store 57
190A Bell Boulevard
613-962-2132
BOLTON
1
Store 265
30 McEwan Drive East
905-857-2620
BRACEBRIDGE
1
Store 130
Bracebridge Plaza,
Hwy #118 West
705-645-6956
1
Store 416
80 Peel Centre Drive
Bramalea City Centre
905-793-8027
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11
Store 373
84 Lynden Road, Lynden Park Mall
519-752-1779
Store 344
101 Holiday Inn Drive, Unit C
519-658-4261
Store 229
97 Parkside Drive West
519-843-1740
GEORGETOWN
1
GRAVENHURST
Store 102
155 Edward Street
705-687-2641
GUELPH
Store 325
378 Speedvale Avenue East
519-824-7900
Store 495
615 Scottsdale Drive
519-823-5080
HAMILTON
Store 143
233 Dundurn Street South
905-529-8761
Store 83
56 Main Street East
613-632-2121
Store 106
91 King William Street
705-789-2591
Store 40
34 Barrack Street
613-549-5092
Store 154
1089 Midland Avenue
613-384-2299
KINGSVILLE
1
Store 286
390 Main Street East
519-733-5223
KITCHENER
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Store 544
1005 Ottawa Street North
Stanley Park Plaza
519-893-6921
Store 549
324 Highland Road West
Highland Road Plaza
519-745-8781
LINDSAY
Store 82
35 Russell Street West
705-324-5511
LONDON
Store 26
71 York Street
519-432-1831
Store 393
109 Fanshawe Park Road
519-660-1366
Store 438
3050 Wonderland Road South
519-471-4930
Store 575
1073 Wellington Road
519-681-4242
Store 593
1240 Commissioners Road West
519-473-9612
MAPLE
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Store 156
236 Guelph St., Delrex Market Centre
905-877-2721
KINGSTON
BRANTFORD
CAMBRIDGE
FERGUS
HUNTSVILLE
BRAMPTON
Store 481
1235 Fairview Street
Maple Mews Plaza
905-333-3111
Store 566
3365 Fairview Street
905-637-3248
Store 573
2000 Appleby Line
905-336-6200
Store 25
119 Osler Drive
905-628-2042
HAWKESBURY
BRAMALEA
BURLINGTON
Store 540
11–960 Brookdale Avenue
Brookdale Mall
613-933-1723
DUNDAS
BELLEVILLE
Store 171
170 Sandalwood Parkway E.
Heart Lake Town Centre
905-846-4373
Store 329
545 Steeles Ave. E.
905-454-7980
Store 31
1 First Street
705-445-3341
CORNWALL
AURORA
Store 311
14824 Yonge St.
905-727-9722
Store 630
15830 Bayview Ave.
905-727-7288
COLLINGWOOD
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Store 536
2943 Major Mackenzie Drive
905-832-1367
Store 635
9310 Bathurst Street
905-303-9290
MARKHAM
Store 390
192 Bullock Drive
905-472-8600
Store 590
3075 Highway 7 East
905-940-2768
MILTON
Store 255
14 Main Street East
905-878-2631
Store 631
830 Main Street East
905-864-7030
MISSISSAUGA
Store 218
1077 North Service Road
Applewood Village Plaza
905-897-1092
Store 334
6975 Meadowvale Town Centre
Meadowvale Town Centre
905-286-0188
Store 371
930 Southdown Road
905-822-2281
Store 385
5925 Rodeo Drive
905-568-4064
Store 494
2458 Dundas Street West
Woodchester Mall
905-822-1776
Store 505
9 – 5035 Hurontario St.
905-501-9784
Store 542
3020 Elmcreek Rd.
905-949-6100
Store 619
5035 – 5100 Erin Mills Parkway
905-607-7900
NEWMARKET
Store 226
17555 Yonge Street
905-895-6341
1
11
1
NIAGARA FALLS
1
Store 401
3714 Portage Road North
905-356-3972
Store 586
5389 Ferry Street
Ferry Street Plaza
905-357-4360
1
NORTH BAY
1
1
11
1
11
11
1
1
1
Store 387
1711 Algonquin Avenue
705-474-5430
OAKVILLE
Store 148
270 North Service Road West
Oakville Town Centre
905-338-1039
Store 179
1011 Upper Middle Road East
Upper Oakville Shopping Centre
905-849-9934
Store 437
1527 Rebecca Street
905-827-5072
Store 445
251 Oak Walk Dr.
905-257-6300
Store 486
FSE
321 Cornwall Drive, Unit C120
905-845-8100
11
1
11
11
111
ORANGEVILLE
1
Store 298
40 B Broadway
519-942-0188
ORILLIA
1
Store 579
Coldwater Road & Westmount Drive
Country Fair Plaza
705-325-9413
OSHAWA
11
11
11
11
Store 378
400 Gibb St, Oshawa Centre
905-723-5721
Store 465
1409 Harmony Rd
905-576-5223
OTTAWA – CENTRAL
1
1
1
111
Store 38
FSE
275 Rideau Street
Corner Of King Edward & Rideau St.
613-789-5226
Store 384
22 Isabella Street
613-232-9689
Store 526
240 Sparks St., C.D. Howe Building
613-567-7108
Store 547
111 Albert Street
World Exchange Plaza
613-233-0394
1
1
11
1
1
1
OTTAWA – GLOUCESTER
11
Store 443
3-2016 Ogilvie Road
Shoppers’ City East
613-745-9906
1
OTTAWA – KANATA
Store 36
457 Hazeldean Rd.
613-592-5416
Store 556
24 – 300 Earl Grey Drive
613-592-1849
OTTAWA – MANOTICK
Store 521
1154 Currier Street
613-692-2503
OTTAWA – NEPEAN
Store 412
543 West Hunt Club Rd.
613-224-4333
Store 499
120 Riocan Avenue
Barrhaven Market Square
613-825-1160
OTTAWA – ORLEANS
Store 624
4220 Innes Rd
613-837-5527
OTTAWA – SOUTH
Store 243
1980 Bank Street
613-523-7763
Store 699
4460 Limebank Road
613-822-9232
OTTAWA – VANIER
Store 41
665 Industrial Avenue
613-738-0937
Store 140
230 Montreal Road
613-745-1523
OTTAWA – WEST
Store 212
222 Richmond Road
613-729-1735
Store 394
2164 Carling Avenue
Fairlawn Plaza
613-828-7145
OWEN SOUND
Store 300
1613 9th Avenue East
9th Avenue & 16th Street
519-376-0761
PEMBROKE
Store 055
1050 Pembroke Street East
613-732-2878
PERTH
Store 72
80 Dufferin Street
613-267-1697
PETERBOROUGH
Store 35
879 Lansdowne Street West
705-743-9955
PICKERING
Store 776
1899 Brock Rd.
905-427-9830
PORT CARLING
Store 403
115 Medora Street
705-765-5222
PORT HOPE
Store 79
15 Ontario Street
905-885-5668
11
11
1
11
11
11
11
1
1
1
11
11
RICHMOND HILL
Store 623
8783 Yonge Street
905-886-3511
Store 629
1520 Major Mackenzie Dr. E.,
905-884-4700
Store 252
343 Glendale Avenue
905-641-1169
Store 392
420 Vansickle Road
905-685-8000
Store 522
311 Geneva Street
905-646-1818
1
1
11
11
1
Store 545
75 Centennial Parkway North
905-560-4970
STOUFFVILLE
1
Store 404
5710 Main Street
905-640-3771
STRATFORD
1
Store 60
91 Wellington Street
519-271-1343
SUDBURY – NEW SUDBURY
Store 287
1467 Lasalle Boulevard
Supermall
705-566-3882
Store 407
2400 Long Lake Road
705-522-8000
Store 278
15 Amy Croft Dr.
519-735-2661
Store 523
180 Promenade Circle
905-889-7787
Store 501
1010 Dawson Road
The Landmark Inn
807-767-8882
Store 616
969 Fort William Road
807-623-8484
TORONTO – CENTRAL
1
11
STONEY CREEK
THUNDER BAY
11
1
Store 359
616 Great Northern Road
705-759-7740
THORNHILL
1
1
SAULT STE. MARIE
TECUMSEH
1
1
Store 459
1330 Exmouth Street
519-542-6836
ST. CATHARINES
Store 3
416-536-4634
Store 4
200 Danforth Avenue
416-469-4724
Store 5
1654 Queen Street East
416-691-9758
1
111
SARNIA
SUDBURY – SOUTH END
1
11
Store 6
11 Brock Avenue
416-532-7283
Store 10
FSE
10 Scrivener Square
Summerhill Subway
416-922-0403
Store 15
232 Dupont Street
416-922-7066
Store 17
222 Front Street East
416-214-0311
Store 18
85 Hanna Avenue, Unit 103
416-538-9200
Store 19
2151 St. Clair Ave. W.
416-653-8202
Store 164
FSE
147 Laird Avenue
416-425-6282
Store 217
FSE
2 Cooper St., at Queen’s Quay
416-864-6777
Store 295
416-762-8215
Store 333
First Canadian Place
416-594-9040
Store 457
2300 Yonge Street
Yonge Eglinton Centre
416-487-4858
Store 483
Royal Bank Plaza
416-368-9644
Store 511
415 King Street West
416-598-1482
Store 528
FSE
55 Bloor Street West
Manulife Centre
416-925-5266
Store 532
87 Front Street East
416-368-0521
Store 534
416-537-1500
Store 568
595 Bay Street
Lower Concourse
416-979-9978
Store 650
1524 Bayview Avenue
416-483-4700
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
11
1
1
Store 149
2946 Bloor Street West
416-239-3065
Store 214
125 The Queensway
416-259-6476
Store 398
Burnhamthorpe Mall
416-621-0954
Store 553
1750 The Queensway
416-620-5390
FSE
TORONTO – NORTH YORK
Store 1
2625d Weston Road
416-243-3320
Store 185
5995 Yonge Street
416-221-0858
11
111
1
11
TORONTO – SCARBOROUGH
1
11
111
TORONTO – ETOBICOKE
1
11
Store 253
939 Lawrence Ave East
Don Mills Shopping Centre
416-447-0491
Store 355
FSE
2901 Bayview Avenue
Bayview Village Mall
416-222-7658
Store 360
675 Wilson Avenue
416-636-5349
Store 452
FSE
1838-1844 Avenue Road
416-785-6389
1
11
1
1
11
Store 163
3111 Danforth Avenue
416-699-7003
Store 195
1900 Eglinton Ave. E.
Eglinton & Warden (Smart Centre)
416-755-6751
Store 198
4543 Kingston Road
416-282-2034
Store 269
3441 Lawrence Avenue East
Cedarbrae Mall
416-431-0791
Store 564
2946 Finch Ave East
416-497-2253
Store 703
5979 Steeles Avenue East
416-335-1100
TRENTON
1
11
1
1
1
1
11
WATERLOO
11
1
11
1
11
WINDSOR
11
Store 367
3165 Howard Avenue
The Roundhouse Centre
519-972-1772
Store 490
7640 Tecumseh Road East
519-944-4014
1
WOODBRIDGE
Store 64
959 Dundas Street
519 537-3311
1
11
WHITBY
WOODSTOCK
1
11
Store 115
115 King Street South
519-886-4970
Store 417
571 King Street North
519-884-8511
Store 702
450 Columbia St
519-886-1559
Store 346
7850 Weston Road
905-851-2500
Store 632
8260 Highway 27
905-264-7366
11
1
Store 326
255 Dundas Street East
Waterdown Village Plaza
905-689-6855
Store 432
170 Taunton Road West
905-655-6090
11
11
1
Store 65
150 Front Street
613-392-3797
WATERDOWN
11
1
FSE
11
11
1
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In our next catalogue…
April 18, 2015
FEATURE STORIES
• Europe’s celebrated Primum Familiae Vini
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BENCHMARK
ANTINORI SOLAIA 2011
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ARRIVE IN STYLE
ALPHA CRUCIS TITAN SHIRAZ 2012
McLaren Vale, South Australia (377069)
FRONT COVER
POL ROGER VINTAGE EXTRA CUVEE DE RESERVE
BRUT CHAMPAGNE 2004
AC, Champagne, France (411793)
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AC, Rhône, France (711317)
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PERE VENTURA TRESOR BRUT ROSÉ CAVA
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DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (680496)
RAVENSWOOD OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 2012
Lodi, California (942599)
Prices not available at press time.
Arrive
in style
with the Best in Show
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is New Zealand’s champion breed;
the grape that captured the attention of the wine world’s most
demanding judges and catapulted Kiwi wines to the fore. This fine
pedigree shows through in every facet of this 90-point winner.
Intensely aromatic, perfectly poised, rich and lively, with distinguished
citrus and tropical fruit flavours, it’s a mouth-watering and
authentic thoroughbred.
DOG POINT
SAUVIGNON BLANC
2014
Marlborough,
South Island,
New Zealand
677450 (XD) 750 mL
$24.95
90 points
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FOR COMPLETE TASTING
NOTE, SEE PAGE 26.
pg.25
pg.25
pg.33
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Toronto, Ontario, M5 E 1 A4
Please enjoy responsibly.
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