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Treasure Island

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for New Zealand Chardonnay
Growing up and studying wine in the cool climate of
New Zealand, Kim Crawford understood that his
home country is a natural spot for white wines that
make vibrancy and freshness their focus. That’s
why this unoaked Chardonnay has been around just
as long as the Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc –
since the winery’s very first vintage. What NZ’s cool
growing conditions do for Savvy they can do for
Chardonnay too, lending plenty of fruit intensity and
aromatics on the nose, and that lip-smacking
brightness on the palate. This one shows off all that
character in unadorned fashion, to great effect.
KIM CRAWFORD EAST COAST UNOAKED
CHARDONNAY 2012
Marlborough/Hawke’s Bay, East Coast
991950 (XD) 750 mL $18.95
TASTING NOTE: Wines like this one are a happy
reminder that some Chardonnays are bottled naked as
the day they were born. This one is quite fresh and
vibrant with orchard blossom, lemon zest, white peach
and a kiss of buttercream. Richly textured yet nervy
on the palate, with a deep and pure fruit core of citrus,
apple and peach all soaring to a clean, refreshing
finish. Enjoy with seafood stir-fry or roast pork.
(VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
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Building on the success of their world-renowned Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand w
The tale of New Zealand’s rise
in the wine world is both unusual and remarkable.
For starters, they took Sauvignon Blanc (a little grape
seen mainly in pockets of the Loire Valley and in
white Bordeaux blends) and used it to make incredibly
intense single-varietal wines quite unlike anything
else. These radical premium wines skyrocketed to
international fame. And that’s another thing: premium
wines. In stark contrast with nearly every other wine
region in the world, NZ produces almost exclusively
premium wines – a strategy that goes hand in hand
with their meticulous attention to detail in the vineyard,
The blue sky, pristine waters, soaring mountains
and thriving vineyards in this view of New
Zealand’s Lake Wanaka make a fitting metaphor
for the country’s wine: perfection.
d winemakers are forging new paths in an ongoing quest for premium perfection.
and the extremely long autumns that create such
incredible flavour concentration. Having mastered
Sauvignon Blanc and perfected a style all their own,
NZ’s winemakers are moving into interesting new
territory with different grape varieties and site-specific
wines to complement their signature Savvies.
Here, we touch down on
the twin islands to visit
four iconic producers who
are leading the charge.
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Dog Point co-owners and
winemakers James Healy (left)
and Ivan Sutherland. Their
mantra is “old world philosophy,
new world technology.”
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big rewards
True artisans are always looking for the next
big challenge. That’s the story of New Zealand’s dynamic
duo, Ivan Sutherland and James Healy. After cutting
their teeth at the iconic Cloudy Bay as lead viticulturalist
and winemaker, respectively, the pair were inspired
to seek out other exciting expressions of Marlborough
and start their own boutique winery. They looked to
Sutherland’s own vineyards, with some of the region’s
oldest vines (planted in the 1970s and ’80s), and saw
potential for something great. Their approach centres
on artisanal techniques to highlight the purity of
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the fruit. They insist on hand-picking in the vineyard,
never mind that “some people say we’re crazy for
hand-picking Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc,” as Ivan
bemusedly puts it. The vineyard is tended organically,
using compost to strengthen the soil. They’ve also got
a hands-on (hoofs-on?) approach to avoiding herbicides, allowing sheep to graze in the vineyards and
remove weeds the old-fashioned way. And the label
design? The tree pictured there is a cabbage tree, a
common sight in the Dog Point region and a nod to
the wine’s birthplace.
DOG POINT VINEYARD
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012
DOG POINT VINEYARD
SECTION 94 SAUVIGNON BLANC
2010
Marlborough, South Island
DOG POINT VINEYARD
CHARDONNAY 2011
TASTING NOTE: If you buy no other
2012 New Zealand sauvignon currently
on the shelves, don’t miss Dog Point.
There’s a consummately crafted dimension
to this … a wine of genuine character and
interest. A one-fifth portion of wild ferment
and lees ageing instils a mineral mouth
feel and complexing nuances of struck flint.
Carefully regulated yields have produced
an impeccably gauged fruit profile …
grapefruit, lemon zest, guava and golden
delicious apple. A focused acid line and
outstanding, lingering, textural persistence
make not only for immediate appeal but
promise medium-term potential. Drink
2012-2019. Score: 95 (Tyson Stelzer,
tysonstelzer.com, Undated)
Aromatic & Flavourful
677450 (XD)
750 mL
Featured on the cover
$22.95
TASTING NOTE: Produced from 100%
Sauvignon Blanc and made in a style
that’s built to age, the 2010 Section 94
offers aromas of ripe peach, passion
fruit and struck flint with a whiff of crushed
stones. Medium-bodied, crisp and
superbly flavorsome in the mouth, it
offers layers of stone fruit and yeasty
flavors with racy acid and a long finish.
Approachable now, it should cellar to
2017+. Score: 92+ (Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
MW, erobertparker.com, Oct. 2012)
325977 (XD)
750 mL
$39.95
TASTING NOTE: Lovely notions of buttered
toast, grilled pineapple, apple and
woodsmoke on the nose. The palate is a
multi-act play with smoke and toast
upfront, the waves of fruit providing a
ripe and juicy second act. The finale
is balanced and layered. A fine choice for
lobster tail or grilled pork. (VINTAGES panel,
Feb. 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
238568 (XD)
750 mL
$39.95
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The dramatic undulating blueglass exterior of the Oyster Bay
winery is an homage to
Marlborough’s Wairau River.
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white
magic,
green magic?
You could hardly have a more auspicious
start than Oyster Bay Wines, who grabbed the trophy
for best Sauvignon Blanc at the International Wine &
Spirit Competition with their first-ever vintage. If
that sounds like a fairytale beginning, maybe there’s
something to London wine writer Michael Kime’s
comment that these wines are “pretty close to being
the elusive stuff of dreams.” Oyster Bay is named
for the local body of water just off the northern tip of
Marlborough, the region where it all began, and where
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their amazingly eye-catching flagship winery resides.
They’ve since expanded to Hawke’s Bay on New
Zealand’s North Island, where Merlot (almost unheard
of in Marlborough) is a specialty. Their guiding philosophy,
on both islands, is a commitment to the environment
where the wines are grown: Oyster Bay is a founding
member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.
Their vineyards are fully accredited sustainable, and
their initiatives in water conservation and wetland
protection set a high standard for eco-conscious wine
production. By protecting the environment, they
reason, they protect their future.
OYSTER BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC
2012
OYSTER BAY SPARKLING CUVÉE
ROSÉ 2012
New Zealand
TASTING NOTE: The 2012 vintage is
freshly aromatic, punchy, crisp and dry,
with an array of ripe-fruit flavours,
showing excellent harmony, delicacy and
length. Score: HHHHK (Michael
Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand
Wines, 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Made from chardonnay
(from Hawkes Bay) and pinot noir
(Marlborough), this is a lovely refreshing
wine for sipping on its own or drinking
at the table. Look for attractive and quite
complex fruit, lively and persistent bubbles,
and a crisp texture. Score: HHHHK
(Rod Phillips, rodphillipsonwine.com,
June 21, 2012)
316570 (XD)
750 mL
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OYSTER BAY MERLOT 2012
Hawkes Bay, North Island
TASTING NOTE: Bright and brimming
with fruit, this Merlot delights with plum,
dark cherry, gentle woodsmoke and
notions of chocolate cake. Zippy acidity
gives nice delineation to this juicy, elegant
wine. Tuck it away for up to 3 years,
or enjoy it tonight with rare roast beef.
Medium-bodied & Fruity
692343 (XD)
Medium-bodied & Flavourful
280172 (D)
750 mL
$21.95
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750 mL
$18.95
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from
to reality
in four short
years
Like so many great ideas,
Anthony Walkenhorst joined
Kim Crawford Wines in 2005.
Initially, he worked alongside
Crawford himself, honing the
winery’s philosophy and style.
He’s now chief winemaker.
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this one was hatched in an Auckland
cottage. New Zealand native Kim
Crawford and his wife Erica didn’t
have a vineyard or a winery, but B.Sc.
graduate Kim was convinced that the
fledgling wine industry in his home
country was about to take off. When
Kim was first getting into wine, NZ was
known more for fortified ‘sherry’ than
for its wines. “It was a revolutionary
time for New Zealand winemaking,”
Kim recalls. “The potential was certainly there to be able to make
something other than sherry, even
though few would have guessed at the
full extent.” Kim enjoyed plenty of
early success, having been named
Winemaker of the Year at the Royal
Easter Fair in 1994 and then again in
1996 while making wines for Coopers
Creek. The same year the second
honour came, he and Erica set up Kim
Crawford Wines as a virtual concern in
a spare room in their Auckland
country home. Right from the start
Kim looked beyond Sauvignon Blanc,
also making unoaked Chardonnay in
that first vintage. It wasn’t long before
the wines made their way around the
globe. Virtual became reality when
Kim Crawford opened a state-of-the-art
winery in 2000. Anthony Walkenhorst,
the current chief winemaker at Kim
Crawford, joined the team in 2005.
KIM CRAWFORD
TASTING NOTE: This ever
popular NZ sauvignon delivers
well in the 2012 vintage with its
forceful grassy herbal aromas
with lime and green apple
underneath. It’s crisper and
greener than the 2011 and is
well balanced with a creamy
palate and very good length.
Try with mildly flavoured seafood
or herbed chicken. Score: 88
(Steve Thurlow, winealign.com,
Nov. 20, 2012)
KIM CRAWFORD
EAST COAST UNOAKED
CHARDONNAY 2012
Marlborough/Hawke’s Bay,
East Coast
TASTING NOTE: Fresh and
vibrant with orchard blossom,
lemon zest, white peach and
a kiss of buttercream. Richly
textured yet nervy on the palate,
with a deep and pure fruit core
of citrus, apple and peach all
soaring to a clean, refreshing
finish. Enjoy with seafood
stir-fry or roast pork. (VINTAGES
panel, Feb. 2013)
KIM CRAWFORD
PINOT GRIS 2011
KIM CRAWFORD
PINOT NOIR 2012
South Island
This very attractive, slightly
off-dry style of Pinot Gris is a
great choice for grilled lobster
tail in butter, stir-fried shrimp
or grilled salmon.
Bottled just a few short weeks
ago, the 2012 vintage of
this customer favourite is here!
Food-friendly and a super
value, this refreshing coolclimate Pinot Noir offers classic
flavours of black cherry, raspberry and earthy notes. Shines
with a range of foods: pulledpork sandwiches, roasted
chicken or salmon ceviche.
TASTING NOTE: Pithy citrus,
baked apple and lime nose over
spicy, ripe apricot and stone
fruit notes. Score: HHHKK
(Decanter World Wine
Awards, 2012)
Full-bodied & Rich
035386 (XD)
$18.95
991950 (XD)
$18.95
2
750 mL
2
750 mL
680983 (D)
$19.95
1
750 mL
626390 (XD)
$19.95
2
750 mL
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CloudyBay
pioneer
among pioneers
This is, if you’ll pardon the phrase,
the original origin story. To say that New Zealand wine
wouldn’t be what it is today without Cloudy Bay is hardly
a stretch. Back in the mid 1980s, fine winegrowing was
such a foreign concept in New Zealand that it actually
took a foreigner, David Hohnen, to shine a lantern
on the country’s potential. An accomplished Australian
winemaker who won the famed Jimmy Watson trophy
in successive years (1982 and ’83), Hohnen met a
handful of pioneering NZ winemakers who were growing
Sauvignon Blanc. Their wines were rough and rustic,
but Hohnen was impressed by the flavour intensity and
sensed promise. He visited Marlborough himself and
was particularly intrigued by the area around the aptly
named Cloudy Bay, a misty body of water christened in
the 18th century by Captain Cook on his voyage to
New Zealand. This 20th-century voyage was no less
momentous: the cool, sunshine-laden mountainside
meadows beyond the reach of the mists inspired
Hohnen to grow premium Sauvignon Blanc in that
now-legendary soil and create Cloudy Bay, the winery
that, as wine writer Jamie Goode observes, “is still
producing the definitive example of Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc.”
Cloudy Bay’s tasting room
features floor-to-ceiling
windows with views of the
Richmond Ranges, the
mountains represented on
the winery’s label.
CLOUDY BAY
CLOUDY BAY TE KOKO
TASTING NOTE: The 2012 Sauvignon
Blanc opens with intense grapefruit,
passion fruit and green mango notes and
touches of pineapple and fresh sage.
Medium-bodied with a fair amount of
viscosity to the texture, it has lively acid
and a long finish. Drinking well now, it
should keep to 2014+. Score: 90 (Lisa
Perrotti-Brown, MW, erobertparker.com,
Oct. 2012)
TASTING NOTE: The 2009 Te Koko offers
intense grapefruit, orange blossom and
cedar notes with whiffs of honeysuckle
and herbs. Medium to full-bodied, it
shows a nice richness on the palate, with
loads of fruit concentration and flavor
lifted by lively, natural acidity. It finishes
long, shows good potential for aging and
should cellar gracefully to 2016+. Drink:
2012-2016. Score: 92 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
MW, erobertparker.com, Oct. 2012)
304469 (XD)
750 mL
$29.95
2
CLOUDY BAY PINOT NOIR 2010
TASTING NOTE: Appealing sweet fruit
with a suggestion of red cherry, raspberry
and plum with a hint of floral and wild
herb characters. An elegant rather than
blockbuster red with surprising power
and length. The wine really developed in
the glass and deserves to be decanted
for at least an hour before serving. Will
cellar well. Score: 93 (Bob Campbell, MW,
bobswinereviews.com, July 2012)
598813 (XD)
084897 (XD)
750 mL
$48.95
750 mL
$37.95
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See what the
critics have to
say about tiny
Portugal’s great
wines, then try
some of these
delicious values
for yourself.
Portugal is blessed with a wealth of unique
native grape varieties, affording the adventurous wine
lover an embarrassment of riches. Food-friendly,
attention-grabbing, and easy-to-love red blends from
grapes such as Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz
(aka Tempranillo), and Tinta Barroca to name but
a few; exciting whites such as Vinho Verde; and
Portugal’s other great fortified wine, Madeira, are all
playing a major role in capturing the imaginations
and palates of wine lovers the world over – and have
begun to garner well-deserved and consistently high
praise from international critics. Taste them for yourself, and join the conversation.
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These terraced vineyards and
garden plots are carved into a clearing
in a hilly forest on Madeira.
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{
Isolation has its
disadvantages but one
strong advantage for
Portuguese wine is that
it is made from a
dazzling array of highquality vine varieties
that are, for the
moment anyway, rarely
found elsewhere.
Jancis Robinson, MW,
jancisrobinson.com
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}
The Douro River helps moderate the
temperature of vineyards planted on
its banks. TOP LEFT: While these
tree-like vines make picking grapes
more labour-intensive, they also
provide welcome shade. BOTTOM
RIGHT: Tinta Roriz grapes.
Vinho Verde
Douro
DEU LA DEU ALVARINHO
VINHO VERDE 2011
DELAFORCE TOURIGA
NACIONAL 2009
LUA NOVA EM VINHAS
VELHAS 2010
DOC, Monção e Melgaço
DOC Douro
(Real Companhia Velha)
DOC Douro
(Fracastel-Comércio de
Vinhos, Sociedade
Unipessoal)
TASTING NOTE: Very evocative
notes of garden herbs, green
and citrus fruit with a river-stone
minerality on the nose.
The palate is quite fresh and
vibrant with steely minerality
and tangy grapefruit. Very crisp
with superb acidity and a
lip-smacking finish. A classic
Vinho Verde and ideal for
pan-seared scallops, or
steamed mussels. (VINTAGES
panel, Feb. 2013)
Light & Crisp
040642 (XD)
$19.95
1
750 mL
TASTING NOTE: A dense, wellstructured red, with powerful
flavors of iron, dark plum and
dried berry that feature plenty
of smoke and spice, followed by
dark chocolate on the finish.
Drink now through 2018.
Score: 91 (Kim Marcus, winespectator.com, Oct. 15, 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
324517 (XD)
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TASTING NOTE: Using grapes
sourced from old vines, this
is dark and concentrated. It’s
dominated at the start by
firm, dry tannins, with its power
coming from its dark, brooding
fruit and dense structure.
Age for at least four years.
Score: 91 (Roger Voss,
Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
266882 (XD)
$14.95
2
750 mL
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Douro
QUINTA DE VENTOZELO RESERVA
2009
QUINTA DO PORTAL FRONTARIA
2009
ADRIANO RAMOS PINTO DUAS
QUINTAS 2010
DOC Douro
DOC Douro
DOC Douro
TASTING NOTE: A rich, refined red,
boasting an array of red berry, plum and
cherry flavors flanked by rich smoke
and spice notes, with good structure.
The long finish is elegant, with cream
and light smoke notes. Touriga Nacional,
Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca. Drink
now through 2018. Score: 91 (Kim
Marcus, winespectator.com, Oct. 15, 2012)
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. Special designation:
Best Buy. Score: 90 (Roger Voss, Wine
Enthusiast, Oct. 1, 2012)
TASTING NOTE: This blend additionally
features dashes of Tinta Cao (which
de Almeida’s assistant describes as “the
Pinot Noir of the Douro” on account
of its freshness and acidity). The 2010
boasts a super-floral, rock rose nose.
The wine seems “drier”, inkier and spicier
than the 2009, with hints of tobacco.
Intriguingly different from the 09 (in a
good way). (Sarah Ahmed, thewinedetective.co.uk, Aug. 24, 2012)
Full-bodied & Smooth
324533 (XD)
021329 (XD)
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359893 (XD)
750 mL
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{
Portugal offers
many distinctive
wines that provide
unique flavors.
They deserve to
be explored by
wine lovers looking
for something
different, especially
in red wine.
}
Kim Marcus,
winespectator.com
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The walled medieval town of
Marvão, perched on a hilltop in the
Alentejo region, is known for
its brilliant white-painted houses.
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{
If you’ve never
tasted them [i.e.,
touriga nacional,
castelão, aragonês,
alvarinho], it’s
because Portuguese
winemakers have
been too shy and
conservative … But
they should take on
the big guns, such
as Aussie shiraz
and California
chardonnay; they
have a lot to flaunt.
David Lawrason,
torontolife.com
}
Alentejo
Madeira
MONTE VILAR RESERVA 2011
VINHOS BARBEITO 5-YEAR-OLD
BOAL MADEIRA
Vinho Regional Alentejano
(Casa Santa Vitória)
DOC
TASTING NOTE: An exciting blend of
Touriga Nacional, Aragonez and Trincadeira
that offers up dark plum, blueberry,
leather, stewed cherry, topsoil and mineral
aromas. Warm and generous in the
mouth with a dark fruit core and a crisp
balancing acidity, and firm grippy tannins.
This will drink well over the next 3-5
years. Enjoy tonight with blackened beef, or
bison burgers. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Bright, clear and perfect
amber colour. The nose is still quite grapey
and laced with vanilla, almonds, spices
and citrussy aromas. It is medium bodied,
light textured, smooth and has a fairly
sweet entry with a light and delicate finish,
long lasting. A wine of great charm and
delicacy. Score: Silver Medal (Best
in Class) (International Wine & Spirit
Competition, 2009)
Full-bodied & Firm
Sweet
276105 (XD)
750 mL
$14.95
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325183 (MS) 500 mL
$15.95
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LOCAL
TALENT
WEEKEND GETAWAYS
Prince
Edward
County
An easy drive from Toronto or Ottawa,
this picturesque region is known for
its elegant wines and country charm.
Sightseeing amidst the villages and vineyards of Prince
Edward County, one cannot help but feel a pervasive sense of quaint
country charm. In contrast to the chill of its winters, there’s a delightful
warmth about the place, with its old-fashioned cottage-style homes and
farmhouse wineries that could almost make one forget the truth of this
dynamic region: The County, as locals call it, is the youngest appellation
in Ontario’s VQA wine scene, and in less than a decade, it has stunned
oenophiles near and far with the quality of its exquisitely elegant wines.
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LOCAL
TALENT
ABOVE: The yellow clapboard Claramount Inn perfectly embodies The
County’s charming spirit. BELOW, LEFT: The circa 1918 Regent Theatre
in Picton is a venue for live theatre and music, as well as movies.
BELOW, RIGHT: At every turn there’s gourmet food, artfully presented.
We see The County
for its natural beauty:
the wilderness, the vast
landscape, the water
and shoreline, which
make it such a wonderful
place to visit.
– Vicki Samaras, President,
Hinterland Wine Company
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The beating heart of The County is the town of Picton, dotted with picturesque
B&Bs as well as the Claramount Inn & Spa, a colonial revival mansion nestled
on the shore of Picton Bay that houses one of the area’s great restaurants, Clara’s.
The local restaurants that continue to spring up in The County proudly feature the
locally grown wines, and menus are often specifically tailored to suit the wines’
delicate textures and cool-climate complexity. Along the main street is where you’ll
find many of these little restos and bistros, ice cream parlours and souvenir shops,
and the Regent Theatre, one of the few surviving art-deco movie houses in
Ontario. There’s a look and feel about the place that’s reminiscent of a traditional
English town. Indeed, the topography of The County is so like the English countryside
that it was used as a training ground for British Second World War pilots, a heritage
that can still be glimpsed in the historic Picton airfield.
Heading out from Picton in any direction save north you’ll soon find yourself among
charming vineyards and wineries, plus a host of other fun tourist stops. Driving (or
cycling – there are several cycle shops to outfit visitors) eastward along the peninsula
will afford visits to the County Cider Company and the Black River Cheese
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In conversation with…
Norm Hardie,
Norman Hardie Winery
Great wines have always been
made on the edge. The best
expressions of Syrah are from
the Northern Rhône; the best
Pinots are from Burgundy.
The County, geographically
and climatically, is on the edge.
We’ve got calcareous limestone and clay, quite a rare soil
mixture that’s also seen in Burgundy and the Northern
Rhône. The County is still a young emerging region and
we’ve got a lot of small, passionate artisanal producers. Five
years ago there were some good wines being made. Now
there are a lot of very excellent wines. The overall quality of
wines across The County has jumped phenomenally in the
last five years. We continue to get to know our soils, our
climate, and our vineyards. The County is putting out some
world-class wines.
What makes
The County
such an exciting
wine region?
See Norm Hardie discuss winegrowing in Prince Edward County at
http://vimeo.com/49600535, and at vintages.com/getaways.
the
finer
points
HINTERLAND WHITECAP 2012
VQA Ontario, Charmat Method
332809 (XD)
750 mL
$22.00
1
Lively and pretty with fresh honey, field flowers, apple,
peach and botanicals.
Light & Fruity
HUFF ESTATES SOUTH BAY CHARDONNAY 2009
VQA Ontario
088955 (XD)
750 mL
$29.95
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Nice balance of toasty oak and orchard fruit, with a
certain oomph and generosity hand-in-hand with
delicacy and finesse.
Full-bodied & Rich
ROSEHALL RUN CUVÉE COUNTY CHARDONNAY
2010
Company. A jaunt south leads to the famous dunes and
beaches of Sandbanks Provincial Park, with its almost
surreal terrain that might make you mistake your surroundings
for California or the Caribbean. West of Picton, past Barley
Days Brewery and the town of Bloomfield, is where you’ll
find the most concentrated cluster of vineyards. With its gently
hilly terrain and its soils rich in clay and limestone, the western
arm of The County is home to over two-thirds of the region’s
30+ wineries. You could easily hop on a bike and hit half a
dozen wineries in a single glorious day, complete with lunch at a
gourmet winery kitchen. There are even accommodations to be
had within the vineyards if you visit The Inn at Huff Estates,
which also boasts the Oeno Gallery exhibition space. It’s a
great spot to take in some breathtaking artworks before returning
outside into the equally breathtaking work of art that is The
County itself.
VQA Prince Edward County
132928 (XD)
750 mL
$21.95
2
From a warm vintage, it’s impressively ripe and
beautifully balanced with notions of tropical fruit.
Full-bodied & Rich
90 points (Beppi Crosariol)
NORMAN HARDIE COUNTY UNFILTERED
PINOT NOIR 2011
125310 (XD)
750 mL
$35.00
2
A very fine expression of The County with red roses,
red cherry, mineral, beetroot and raspberry wrapped in
understated elegance.
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 24 TO 26.
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product notes
DRINKABILITY INDEX
This index is intended as a guideline and reflects the collective
view of our purchasing panel. The length of time wines should
be cellared is subjective and will depend on individual preferences, cellar temperature, storage conditions, etc.
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.
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. 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.
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on the cover
Front:
DOG POINT CHARDONNAY 2011 Marlborough,
South Island, New Zealand (238568, $39.95, page 5)
OYSTER BAY MERLOT 2012 Hawkes Bay, North Island,
New Zealand (692343, $18.95, page 7)
Back:
ADRIANO RAMOS PINTO DUAS QUINTAS 2010
DOC Douro, Portugal (359893, $16.95, page 16)
LA VELONA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2007
DOP, Tuscany, Italy (181321, $38.95, page 37)
BEAULIEU VINEYARD BV CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
Napa Valley, California (987420, $25.95, page 27)
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CHAMPAGNE
GEORGES GARDET CUVÉE SAINT FLAVY
BRUT CHAMPAGNE
AC
TASTING NOTE: While lacking in excitement,
Georges Gardet has long been a source of
consistent, immensely appreciable champagne.
Light straw-lime in colour, the Cuvée Saint Flavy
reveals beautiful scents of fresh yeasty biscuits,
lemon citrus, white grapefruit, pears, and a hint
of pistachios and spice. Complex, sporting marvellous frothy fruit, balanced acidity, and a lingering,
well-rounded hint of yeasty biscuits and lemony
overtones on the finish. Generous, crisp, and
inviting. Now-2016. Score: 90 (Julian Hitner,
winealign.com, Oct. 12, 2012)
Rich & Complex
924654 (XD)
750 mL $37.95
1
SPARKLING WINE
VQA Ontario, Charmat Method
TASTING NOTE: Very pretty nose of fresh honey,
field flowers, apple, peach and botanicals. It’s bright
and frothy on the palate with nice fruit replays, a
subtle leesy note and a crisp finish. Pair with veggie
appetizers or breaded lake fish. (VINTAGES panel,
Feb. 2013)
Light & Fruity
332809 (XD)
750 mL $22.00
1
Featured in Local Talent
SHOENHEITZ BRUT
CRÉMANT D’ALSACE
AC, Alsace, France
TASTING NOTE: Apple, almond and mushroom
notes on the nose. Very nice mousse and an almost
honeyed quality added to the flavour replays.
Crisp and refreshing, the racy acidity here makes
this one a tasty aperitif or ideal for hors d’oeuvres.
(VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2012)
Light & Fruity
319962 (D)
750 mL $19.95
2
CANADA – WHITE WINE
LANGLOIS-CHÂTEAU BRUT
CRÉMANT DE LOIRE
AP, Loire, France
ONTARIO
TASTING NOTE: An impressive, full and ripe
wine, with dryness and fruitiness balanced with
more complex mineral and tang. Delicious
and finely made. Score: 90 (Roger Voss, Wine
Enthusiast, May 2011)
Rich & Complex
996272 (D)
750 mL $18.95
1
GREENLANE ESTATE
RIESLING 2011
VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula
TASTING NOTE: Lime cordial, apple, pear and
peach aromas are all confidently on display, supported by a commanding beach-sand minerality.
This is no wilting flower; it exudes self assurance.
Juicy, sweet-and-tangy lime shows the way for
this complex, crisp Riesling. Very satisfying length
to the mouth-watering finish. Perfect for freshwater
fish, or grilled prawns with garlic. (VINTAGES panel,
Feb. 2013)
327247
750 mL $15.95
HUFF ESTATES SOUTH BAY
CHARDONNAY 2009
VQA Ontario
BERA MOSCATO D’ASTI 2011
DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
TASTING NOTE: A lovely rose petal floral quality
rides evocatively on the typically grapey fruit. The
palate is delicate and pure with lovely replays.
Enjoy this refreshing and fun wine on its own as
a casual sipping beverage, or with a dessert
such as a fresh fruit cream cake. (VINTAGES panel,
Sept. 2012)
Light & Fruity
317156 (MS)
750 mL $16.95
2
1
TASTING NOTE: Huff Estates South Bay Vineyards
Chardonnay 2009, Prince Edward County, $30:
Ripe fruit is balanced with well-integrated oak in
this Chardonnay. It’s rich and tasty, especially
with seafood or pasta with cream sauce. (Anne
Martin, canadianliving.com)
Full-bodied & Rich
088955 (XD)
750 mL $29.95
1
ROSEHALL RUN CUVÉE COUNTY
CHARDONNAY 2010
CODORNÍU SELECCIÓN RAVENTÓS
BRUT CAVA
DO, Spain, Método Tradicional
TASTING NOTE: A lovely, balanced and very good
value Cava here that might fool one into believing
it is Champagne. Elegant floral notes and a touch of
yeast enliven the palate. A serious effort with very
good length. Tasted January 2012. Score: 88 (Sara
d’Amato, winealign.com, Jan. 29, 2012)
TASTING NOTE: Winemaker Dan Sullivan delivered
impressive ripeness with this 2010 chardonnay
from Prince Edward County. And it’s beautifully
balanced – full-bodied and round, with a buttery
quality and flavours of peach and tropical fruit
lifted by mouthwatering acidity. Crowd-pleasing
and complex, it would be a perfect match for
creamy squash soup. Score: 90 (Beppi Crosariol,
The Globe and Mail, Sept. 19, 2012)
Rich & Complex
521773 (XD)
Full-bodied & Rich
132928 (D)
750 mL $15.95
1
750 mL $21.95
2
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CANADA – WHITE WINE CONT’D
NORMAN HARDIE COUNTY
UNFILTERED PINOT NOIR 2011
ONTARIO
VIEWPOINTE ESTATE
AUXERROIS 2011
VQA Lake Erie North Shore
TASTING NOTE: Aromas of nectarine, yellow apple
and plum, with a gently floral note. Gently kissed
by sweetness, this is ripe and quite attractive in the
mouth. The palate is flavour-packed, far more
so than the nose. A delightful wine, from a largely
unknown grape. This will impress with a paprikaspiced chicken, or pad Thai. (VINTAGES panel,
Feb. 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Another very fine expression of
the County from Pinot maestro Norm Hardie.
Opens with alluring notions of beetroot, red roses,
red cherry and raspberry that echo in bright, juicy
and lively fashion on the palate. Tons of attractive
red fruit here. Most impressive, though, is this
wine’s understated elegance. Look for this wine to
show well over 5+ years. A good choice tonight
with herbed roast beef. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2013)
125310 (XD)
750 mL $35.00
2
Off-dry & Fruity
327239 (M)
750 mL $14.95
2
CANADA – RED WINE
REIF THE MAGICIAN
PINOT NOIR/SHIRAZ 2011
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Kiln Dried
ONTARIO
CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES
EQUULEUS 2010
VQA St. David’s Bench,
Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard
TASTING NOTE: From Paul Bosc Vineyard. Dark
crimson. Very aromatic and Cabernet-informed.
Lots of sweet but juicy fruit. Lively and confident
with a beginning, middle and end. Quite low
tannins (a Canadian characteristic) but the tannins
are there and the fruit is fresh and well balanced.
Distinguished. Drink: 2010-2015. Score: 16+ (out
of 20) (Jancis Robinson, MW, jancisrobinson.com,
Jan. 23, 2013)
319525 (XD)
750 mL $40.00
Produced using Veneto's famous appassimento
method, a portion of the grapes used in this wine
are dried prior to fermentation, resulting in great
flavour concentration and body.This third casting
of the Magician is uses 60% Pinot Noir and
40% Shiraz. Rich and lush wine, this will deliver a
fruit filled, chocolate toned, supple and velvety
taste experience. Perfect for pork tenderloin, or
hard white cheeses.
246413 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
2
CANADA – ROSÉ WINE
ONTARIO
FIELDING ESTATE
CABERNET FRANC 2011
VQA Niagara Peninsula
TASTING NOTE: Very complex nose with
strawberry-rhubarb, baking spices, wild raspberry
and red pepper. The palate is juicy, savoury and
uninhibited. Still young, with grippy tannins, you
could easily put this one aside for another year.
Decant for 2 hours and enjoy tonight with pork
burgers, steak and grilled red peppers. (VINTAGES
panel, Feb. 2013)
036194 (D)
750 mL $21.95
2
FEATHERSTONE ROSÉ 2012
VQA Niagara Peninsula
TASTING NOTE: Aromas of wild strawberries, red
currants, watermelon and pimento.
This is a pretty hefty rosé, boasting considerable
flavour concentration and impact. The finish is
long and savoury, accented by delicious red apple.
Pair this with turkey sandwiches with a healthy
helping of pesto rosso. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2013)
Medium-bodied & Dry
117861 (D)
750 mL $14.95
1
USA – WHITE WINE
BEAULIEU VINEYARD BV
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
Napa Valley
CALIFORNIA
CHALK HILL CHARDONNAY 2010
Chalk Hill, Russian River Valley,
Sonoma County
TASTING NOTE: Get a pen – you’ll want to
remember this one. Layered aromas of buttered
toast, coconut oil, grilled pineapple, banana
cream pie and woodsmoke. Huge flavour intensity,
complexity and balance. An impressive, statementmaking Russian River Chard. A long finish offering
some crushed-rock minerality. Enjoy over the next
3-5 years. Pulled pork (no sauce, salt and pepper
only) or grilled lobster tail. (VINTAGES panel,
Feb. 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
706580 (D)
750 mL $57.95
TASTING NOTE: Amazing nose of concentrated
cassis, blueberry, woodsmoke and vanilla. This is a
ripe Napa blockbuster that is structured, balanced
and marvellously integrated. The concentrated fruit
core is backed by fleshy tannins. Solid, long finish.
Cellar 2-4 years, or decant and savour tonight with
braised beef. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
987420 (D)
750 mL $25.95
2
Featured on the back cover
2
KENDALL-JACKSON GRAND RESERVE
CHARDONNAY 2010
Santa Barbara County 54%/Monterey
County 46%
BLACK STALLION
Silverado Trail, Napa Valley
TASTING NOTE: A very rich Chardonnay that’s
creamy and smooth in the mouth. A touch of oak
and lees gives weight and density to the lime
and peach fruit, while brisk acidity contributes
brightness. A great price for a wine of this
distinction. Score: 92 (Steve Heimoff, Wine
Enthusiast, July 2012)
TASTING NOTE: The form on this wine will have
you chomping at the bit. Aromas of dark fruit,
chocolate, oak and a touch of leather give great
indications that this beauty is running well. Great
fruit, excellent acidity, pleasant tannins, and a
(fur)long finish. This thoroughbred is a lock to be
the frontrunner at any meal featuring grilled
steak or beef stew. (VINTAGES panel, July 2012)
Full-bodied & Rich
059576 (D)
256768 (D)
750 mL $29.95
750 mL $27.95
2
2
USA – RED WINE
CALIFORNIA
BREWER-CLIFTON MOUNT CARMEL
PINOT NOIR 2009
Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County
ADELAIDA CELLARS ESTATE
ZINFANDEL 2009
Paso Robles
James Suckling (jamessuckling.com) gave this
wine a score of 95 (Dec. 12, 2011).
TASTING NOTE: A superb blueberry, boysenberry,
chocolate cherry, and sweet hickory nose
welcomes you in. The palate offers an impressive
concentration of body and flavour: robust fruit
packed with a bright acidity and keenly supportive
tannins that keep the whole very nicely framed
and focused. With great power lurking beneath fine
balance, this Bruce Banner of wines keeps the
Hulk in check admirably. Keep him happy with
smokehouse ribs or Bourbon chicken. (VINTAGES
panel, Feb. 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
312652 (D)
750 mL $33.95
2
TASTING NOTE: The 2009 Pinot Noir Mount
Carmel impresses for its generous, radiant
personality. Constantly changing in the glass, it
shows off a multi-dimensional expression of
dark raspberries, crushed flowers, licorice and
spices. I especially like the way this blossoms
through the mid-palate and onto the finish.
Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. Score: 93
(Antonio Galloni, erobertparker.com, Aug. 2011)
311647 (XD)
750 mL $64.95
2
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USA – RED WINE CONT’D
MERRY EDWARDS
PINOT NOIR 2009
Sonoma Coast
CALIFORNIA
CADE NAPA CUVÉE
Napa Valley
Though scores for this wine are currently unavailable, previous vintages have garnered 90+ from
the likes of Robert Parker and Wine Spectator.
TASTING NOTE: So good. Chocolate and cassis
aromas blend wonderfully with dark fruit, vanilla
spice and coffee. Excellent structure, with artfully
interwoven tannins, acidity and fruit. Very, very
nice chocolate and coffee replays and a fantastic
length. This one just keeps on coming.
(VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
296509 (D)
750 mL $79.95
2
EASTON ZINFANDEL 2010
Amador County
TASTING NOTE: An excellent Zin – this has an
invitingly soft floral nose, mountainous black-fruit
flavors and structure and plenty of depth. This
should age nicely over the next 3-5 years, but it
is delicious to drink now, too. Score: 91 (Virginie
Boone, Wine Enthusiast, July 2012)
328377 (D)
750 mL $22.95
2
TASTING NOTE: Made from eight vineyards
located throughout this sprawling appellation, this
wine showcases the art of the blend, and is an
extraordinary achievement for its sheer opulence.
Offers wave after wave of Pinot flavor, with superb
tannins and mouthwatering acidity. The fact that
this is Merry Edwards’s least expensive Pinot Noir
is amazing and makes it a special buy. Score: 94
(Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast, May 2012)
656850 (D)
750 mL $54.95
OPUS ONE 2009
Napa Valley
(Baron Philippe de Rothschild and
Robert Mondavi)
TASTING NOTE: (a blend of 81% cabernet
sauvignon, 9% cabernet franc, 5% petit verdot,
4% merlot and 1% malbec): Full medium ruby.
Wild, flamboyantly expressive aromas of black
raspberry, crystallized blackberry, smoke, leather,
licorice, bitter chocolate and cedar, lifted by violet
and spices. Smooth, mouthfilling and decidedly
dry, with a lightly dusty character to its flavors of
dark fruits, minerals and game. The broad, very
long finish features building tannins. Quite different
in style from the higher-pitched 2008, which was
tighter and more floral at the same stage of its
evolution. Score: 93 (Stephen Tanzer, International
Wine Cellar, May 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
026294 (D)
026310 (D)
ESTANCIA PINOT NOIR 2011
Pinnacles Ranches, Monterey County
TASTING NOTE: Estancia pride themselves on
their handcrafted artisanal approach to winemaking,
and the care they take translates wonderfully into
their wines. This is quite bright on the nose with lots
of red fruit and red cherry representation. Very
well structured, balanced and solid. More red fruits
supported by bright acidity. A lovely wine.
(VINTAGES panel, July 2012)
421586 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
375 mL $199.00
750 mL $385.00
2
2
SHANNON RIDGE
RANCH COLLECTION
Lake County
Winner of a Double Gold at the 2012 San
Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
TASTING NOTE: Dark cherry, earth, vanilla and
sandalwood on the nose. This one offers up a ripe
core of dark fruit, accented by woody and earthy
tones, and a dash of baking spice that is carried
quite nicely through the finish. Perfect for smoky
ribs, or steaks – and don't be shy with the sauce.
315663 (D)
750 mL $19.95
2
2
STONESTREET FIFTH RIDGE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON/
MERLOT 2007
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
BODEGA SÉPTIMA SÉPTIMO DÍA
MALBEC 2011
Mendoza
TASTING NOTE: Given the quality and value of
this superb Stonestreet, one’s mouth simply waters
for a taste of their more expensive offerings.
The nose is rich and full, with chocolate, plum, and
dark fruits and cedar. The palate has pleasing
structure, more fruit and firm ripe tannins. Lovely
balance throughout. Enjoy with grilled steak, and
someone you really wish to impress. (VINTAGES
panel, July 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
201749 (D)
750 mL $36.95
2
TASTING NOTE: A very full nose of anise, red
berry, leather and chocolate. Lovely mouthfeel, with
more dark fruit and some earth. Well structured
and very well made. This remarkable Malbec is
sure to add a perfectly restful element to preparing
any meal, be it on the seventh day or not. You
won’t have to think twice when you pair it with
creations off the grill, be they steak, chicken,
or pork. (VINTAGES panel, April 2012)
219295 (D)
750 mL $15.95
2
DOÑA SILVINA
MALBEC 2009
Mendoza
UVAGGIO
BARBERA 2009
Lodi
TASTING NOTE: A full hit of blackberry and black
cherry kick things off right in this Lodi Barbera,
followed by flavors of Dr. Pepper-like spice and
chocolate, with a silky, smooth finish. This lovely
wine would be happy served alongside a heaping
plate of lightly herbed, red-sauced pasta and
pizza. Score: 88 (Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast,
Aug. 2012)
TASTING NOTE: The 2009 Dona Silvina Varietal
is 100% Malbec fermented with native yeasts and
aged for 10-12 months in seasoned French oak.
Aromas of cedar, spice box, lavender, and black
cherry inform the nose of a savory, structured,
nicely proportioned Malbec that will benefit from
1-2 years of additional bottle age. This tasty effort
will be at its best from 2013 to 2021. Score: 90
(Jay Miller, erobertparker.com, Dec. 2011)
317750 (D)
750 mL $22.95
303024 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
2
CHILE – WHITE WINE
ARGENTINA – RED WINE
MAYCAS DEL LIMARÍ RESERVA
ESPECIAL CHARDONNAY 2009
Limarí Valley
ALFREDO ROCA RESERVA DE
FAMILIA PINOT NOIR 2010
San Rafael, Mendoza
TASTING NOTE: Lots of oak and dark fruits on
the nose. The palate offers up really nice cherry
and blackberry fruit, with oak, beet and earthy
tones providing significant weight to the flavours.
Round tannins and a cherry-rich finish. Enjoy
with roast duck, or herb-coated lamb in a red
wine sauce. (VINTAGES panel, April 2012)
301275 (D)
750 mL $19.95
2
TASTING NOTE: The 2009 Chardonnay Reserva
Especial spent 12 months in 38% new French oak
in which malolactic fermentation was blocked. It
reveals a light touch of oak, spiced apple, poached
pear, and stony minerals. Medium-bodied but with
greater density than the Reserva cuvee, it exhibits a
vibrant, Chablis-like personality, excellent balance,
and a lengthy, refreshing finish. It will provide
enjoyment over the next 4-5 years. Score: 90 (Jay
Miller, erobertparker.com, Feb. 2012)
Light & Crisp
162040 (D)
750 mL $19.95
2
CHILE – RED WINE
AUSTRALIA – RED WINE
PEREZ CRUZ RESERVA
Maipo Valley
HENRY’S DRIVE DEAD LETTER OFFICE
SHIRAZ 2008
Padthaway & McLaren Vale,
South Australia
TASTING NOTE: Inky purple. Pungent cherry
and dark berry aromas are complemented by notes
of bitter chocolate and cracked pepper. A juicy,
focused midweight with zesty blackberry and spice
flavors showing good clarity and punch. Finishes
with firm grip and gentle tannins, leaving a peppery
note behind. Score: 88 (Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, May 2012)
311753 (XD)
375 mL $8.95
2
TASTING NOTE: Although this starts off showing
loads of vanilla and bright, boysenberry-like fruit,
this is not a simple fruity concoction; there’s some
elegance here, and some savory notes of coffee
and roasted meat as well. Drink this rich, fullbodied Shiraz over the next few years. Score: 91
(Joe Czerwinski, Wine Enthusiast, Feb. 2012)
243659 (D)
750 mL $23.95
2
AUSTRALIA – WHITE WINE
BROKENWOOD CRICKET PITCH
SAUVIGNON BLANC/SEMILLON 2011
Australia
TASTING NOTE: (a blend of sauvignon blanc and
semillon; 12% alcohol): Light, bright yellow. Fresh
citrus and orchard fruits on the nose and in the
mouth. Juicy and precise, with good finishing cut
and lingering bitterness. On the slightly dry side but
has intensity and verve. Score: 88 (Josh Raynolds,
International Wine Cellar, July 2012)
662627 (D)
750 mL $18.95
1
MITOLO JESTER SHIRAZ 2009
McLaren Vale, South Australia
TASTING NOTE: Bright purple. Lively aromas of
blackberry, cassis and spices. Spicy, bright and
very fruity, with good energy to its dark berry flavors.
This is far from a stereotypical Aussie shiraz.
Finishes with smooth, gentle tannins and lingering
spiciness. Offers considerable upfront appeal.
Score: 90 (Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar,
Sept./Oct. 2011)
180430 (D)
375 mL $11.95
2
PIRATHON SHIRAZ 2010
Barossa Valley, South Australia
(Kalleske)
EVANS & TATE METRICUP ROAD
CHARDONNAY 2010
Margaret River, Western Australia
TASTING NOTE: Pale straw-green; a racy style,
with stone fruit, grapefruit and cashew coming
together on the well-balanced palate. Drink
[until] 2017. Score: 90 (James Halliday,
winecompanion.com.au, July 17, 2012)
Full-bodied & Rich
311449 (D)
750 mL $18.95
2
TASTING NOTE: Matured in a mix of American,
French, Russian and Hungarian oak. Bottled
without fining or filtration. Has quickly developed
a reputation as one of the best value Barossan
reds on the market. This is a tip top release. Easygoing ripeness with seamless, integrated tannin
and juicy, fruity length. Style and substance in an
easy-to-like package. Flavours of blackberries
and raspberry jubes, streaky dried herbs and
kirsch. It’s a sweet style of shiraz but it’s an
excellent example of what the Barossa does so
well. Drink : 2012-2017. Score: 92 (Campbell
Mattinson, winefront.com.au, Sept. 4, 2011)
130278 (D)
750 mL $29.95
2
SOUTH AFRICA – RED WINE
PYRENEES RIDGE
RIDGE RED SHIRAZ 2010
Victoria
TASTING NOTE: I know this is a second label,
but if I were winemaker/owner Graeme Jukes
I wouldn’t hide the (shiraz) light under the (Ridge
Red) bushel – this is a thoroughly nice shiraz.
Bright crimson, it has a vibrant and spicy palate
built around medium-bodied blackberry and
plum fruit, with nice touches of American oak
and dark savoury/spicy notes to the tannins
on the finish. Drink it or keep for 5+ years. Drink
[until] 2019. Score: 90 (James Halliday,
winecompanion.com.au, July 17, 2012)
311381 (D)
750 mL $17.95
BRAMPTON
WO Coastal Region
TASTING NOTE: This is a delicious and stylish
cabernet that’s full of concentrated and layered
flavour. The fruit is ripe and focused, and the
acidity makes for the juiciness that you need to pair
a big wine like this with food. Score: HHHHK
(out of 5) (Rod Phillips, rodphillipsonwine.com,
Oct. 26, 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
315903 (D)
750 mL $15.95
2
2
FRANCE – WHITE WINE
TWO HANDS ANGELS’ SHARE
SHIRAZ 2011
McLaren Vale, South Australia
ALSACE
TASTING NOTE: The aromas here are as deep
as the colour, with seemingly endless flourishes of
blackberry, black plum, cracked pepper, woodsmoke and vanilla. This one comes at the palate in
waves of dark fruit, smoke and spice. Good for
2-4 years in the cellar, it will work tonight with lamb
chops or peppercorn steaks. (VINTAGES panel,
Feb. 2013)
009480 (XD)
750 mL $29.95
2
DOMAINES SCHLUMBERGER
LES PRINCES ABBÉS
GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2009
AC Alsace
TASTING NOTE: Sweet, open nose is grapey with
some turkish delight character. Off-dry, fat textured
palate with lovely smooth, sweet fruit. It flirts
with flabbiness, but gets away with it. Delicious,
characterful and varietally true. Score: 92
(Jamie Goode, wineanorak.com, Feb. 4, 2012)
990671 (M)
750 mL $27.95
2
SOUTH AFRICA – WHITE WINE
RUSTENBERG CHARDONNAY 2011
WO Stellenbosch
TASTING NOTE: Matured in 40% new and
60% second-fill 300-liter Burgundian oak barrels
for 12 months, the 2011 Chardonnay has a
competent bouquet of citrus lemon and a touch of
tangerine, although it is laconic and conservative,
refusing to put its head above the parapet. The
palate is crisp on the entry with subtle orange
peel and passion fruit notes that build nicely in the
mouth, leading to a poised, vivacious finish. This
is a delicious Chardonnay – but I sense it could give
more with bottle age. Drink now-2017. Score: 90
(Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, Dec. 2012)
Full-bodied & Rich
598631 (D)
750 mL $22.95
HUGEL GENTIL 2011
AC Alsace
TASTING NOTE: This Gentil feels appropriately
delicate, lemon-pithy in its fruit character and
scented with a floral musk that brings witch hazel
to mind. The vintage pulls predominantly from
pinot blanc and sylvaner (24 percent of each), with
gewurztraminer contributing its mild, savory spice –
fennel seed and caraway – and riesling its fine,
mineral-tinged line of acidity. Score: 89 (Peter Liem,
wineandspiritsmagazine.com, Dec. 2012)
367284 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
1
2
FRANCE – WHITE WINE CONT’D
CHÉREAU-CARRÉ LA GRIFFE BERNARD
CHÉREAU MUSCADET SÈVRE & MAINE
2011
AC, Sur Lie
BURGUNDY
BACHELDER BOURGOGNE
CHARDONNAY 2010
AC
TASTING NOTE: Lovely subtleties in this
Bourgogne Blanc with cream, mineral, beeswax,
citrus and apple fruit aromas. It is nicely integrated already with classic mineral, smoke, flint
and fine fruit on the palate that presents itself in
a clean, textured style. Score: 90 (Rick VanSickle,
winesinniagara.com, Aug, 6, 2012)
Full-bodied & Rich
272005 (XD)
750 mL $29.95
Producers in this region began experimenting
with lees contact for their Muscadet wines in the
mid 1980s. Vintage after vintage, this charming
wine bears witness to the worth of that effort. Tart
and tangy, floral, and citrus-flavoured, it sparkles
with pan-seared scallops, mussels, or simple
seafood dishes, particularly when a splash of the
wine is used in the cooking.
Light & Crisp
948182 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
1
2
FRANCE – RED WINE
BORDEAUX
DOMAINE DES MALANDES
CHABLIS 2011
AC
TASTING NOTE: A ripe yet classic Chablis nose
features notes of green fruit, oyster shell and citrus
hints that lead to rich and lush but well-delineated
middle weight flavors that possess a lovely sense of
energy and fine length. This should drink well
early but also repay 3 to 4 years of cellar time.
Drink: 2015+. Score: 88-91 (Allen Meadows,
burghound.com, Sept. 10, 2012)
Light & Crisp
111658 (XD)
750 mL $20.95
2
CHÂTEAU DE CLOTTE 2010
AC Côtes de Bordeaux – Castillon
TASTING NOTE: Côtes de Castillon was established
in 1989, and these wines represent an exciting
new voice in an historic region. Aromas of plum,
black fruits and cassis dominate. Quite fruitforward in style, with a sweet fruit core, some spice
and tar notes in the mouth. Typical of 2010,
this offers great fruit and ageing potential at a tremendous value. (VINTAGES panel, June 2012)
307215 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
2
LOIRE
CHÂTEAU FAVRAY
POUILLY-FUMÉ 2011
AC
TASTING NOTE: Herbaceous, flinty and floral ...
lemon-lime, ripe pineapple and orchard fruit riding
a racy river over the palate. It’s mid weight and
nicely textured with a crisp, mouth-watering aftertaste. Well balanced and brimming with fruit flavour
and good moderating acidity, it delivers on all
counts. Pair with dressed arugula under crumbled
chèvre. Score: HHHHK (out of 5) (Vic Harradine,
winecurrent.com, Aug. 1, 2012)
323642 (XD)
750 mL $21.95
1
CHÂTEAU DE FONBEL 2009
AC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
TASTING NOTE: Intense aromas of blueberries
and raspberries, with hints of citrus. Full body,
with ultra-fine tannins and a fruity finish. Refined
and firm. Best in 2018. Score: 91 (James
Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 14, 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
196451 (XD)
750 mL $37.85
2
CHÂTEAU DU SEUIL 2009
AC Graves
CHÂTEAU VILLARS 2009
AC Fronsac
TASTING NOTE: Tender and expressive, this red
offers aromatic berry and cherry notes, with coffee
and tobacco undertones. Offers a broad texture,
with well-integrated tannins and enough acidity to
keep it lively. Drink now through 2019. Score: 90
(Thomas Matthews, winespectator.com, Web
Only, 2012)
TASTING NOTE: Opaque purple-colored, this is a
relatively structured, tightly knit wine that offers
up notes of crushed rocks, black raspberries and
hints of black currant and underbrush. It is structured, masculine and medium to full-bodied, with
some moderate tannins that still need to be resolved. Forget it for 2-3 years and drink it over the
following decade. Score: 89+ (Robert Parker Jr.,
erobertparker.com, Feb. 2012)
326785 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
2
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Full-bodied & Firm
191270 (XD)
750 mL $27.85
2
CHÂTEAU LA CROIX DE QUEYNAC 2009
AC Bordeaux Supérieur
This wine won a Gold Medal at the Concours de
Bordeaux 2011.
TASTING NOTE: An exceptionally fine Bordeaux
and an excellent value. Blackberry, licorice and
sage aromas lead into intense blackberry, black
plum and cedar flavours. A very dense, intense
red for the money. Food suggestion: spicy sausage
penne. Score: 90 (Gordon Stimmell, The Toronto
Star, Jan. 7, 2012)
138636 (D)
750 mL $15.95
2
BEAUJOLAIS
DOMAINE DES MARRANS
FLEURIE 2011
AC
TASTING NOTE: Fresh but tight nose of cherry
fruit. Very appealing palate with fresh cherries
and a youthful edge. Everything that good Fleurie
should be. Score: 93 (Decanter, Sept. 14, 2012)
Light-bodied & Fruity
324897 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
1
BURGUNDY
DOMAINE PARENT PINOT NOIR
BOURGOGNE 2011
AC
CHÂTEAU TOUR DE PEZ 2009
AC Saint-Estèphe
TASTING NOTE: Tight and sleek, with fresh red
currant, plum and black cherry fruit that races
along, stretching through the finish with savory
herb, iron and floral notes. Drink now through 2013.
Score: 90 (James Molesworth, winespectator.com,
March 31, 2012)
324699 (XD)
750 mL $46.95
1
TASTING NOTE: Solid red berry and red licorice
aromas with pomegranate and hickory rounding
out the nose. This is a very generous and easygoing red Burgundy, with quite broad appeal and
fine balance. A sunny sweetness to the fruit that
lifts the flavours wonderfully. Drink over the next
3-4 years with turkey or veal sliders. (VINTAGES
panel, Feb. 2013)
597971 (XD)
750 mL $21.95
2
FRANCE – RED WINE CONT’D
DOMAINE DURIEU
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2010
AC
MIDI
LE CIRQUE
CARIGNAN/MOURVÈDRE/SYRAH 2011
Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes
Les Vignerons de Tautavel
TASTING NOTE: The brilliant 2011 Le Cirque
Vin de Pays ... is a sensational value. Its dense
ruby/purple color is followed by abundant
aromas of blueberries, cassis, garrigue and pepper
as well as a meaty character. This powerful
(14.5% alcohol), unoaked, mouth-saturating, dry
red should drink well for several years. Score: 91
(Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Aug. 2012)
277079 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
TASTING NOTE: A beauty, the 2010 Chateauneuf
du Pape is an outstanding, opaque ruby/purplecolored, full-bodied effort displaying terrific black
raspberry and kirsch liqueur notes intermixed
with notions of lavender, licorice and loamy, earthy
characteristics that resemble a damp forest floor.
This soft, pure, precise, elegant effort should be
drunk over the next 10-12+ years. Score: 91
(Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Oct. 2012)
320168 (XD)
750 mL $35.95
2
2
RHÔNE
E. GUIGAL GIGONDAS 2009
AC
BALMA VENITIA TERRASSE
PAVÉE SÉGURET CÔTES DU
RHÔNE-VILLAGES 2010
AC
TASTING NOTE: The excellent 2009 Gigondas
(a blend of 70% Grenache, 25% Mourvedre
and 5% Syrah) is a ripe, earthy effort displaying
peppery notes intermixed with garrigue, blueberries and black raspberries, super fruit (a
characteristic of this vintage), low acidity and
attractive lushness as well as density. It should
drink nicely for a decade. Score: 91 (Robert
Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Dec. 2012)
TASTING NOTE: This mouthfilling red displays
unctuous plum and boysenberry fruit flavors that
course along nicely, thanks to lively spice and
toasted anise notes, with a strong graphite streak.
Fleshy, but excellent acidity is well-embedded
on the finish. Drink now through 2015. Score: 90
(James Molesworth, winespectator.com,
Sept. 30, 2012)
320192 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
Full-bodied & Firm
331900 (D)
750 mL $31.95
2
FRANCE – ROSÉ WINE
DOMAINE DE LA TÊTE
NOIRE TRADITION
VACQUEYRAS 2010
AC
LOIRE
TASTING NOTE: Much more interesting, the 2010
Vacqueyras Cuvee Tradition is made primarily from
Grenache with some Mourvedre and Syrah included
in the blend. It is aged in concrete tanks prior to
bottling. Its dense purple color is followed by notes
of blackberries, black raspberries, licorice and
forest floor. Medium to full-bodied and intense, it
should drink well for a decade. Drink: 2011-2021.
Score: 90-92 (Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com,
Oct. 2011)
CLAUDE RIFFAULT LA NOUE
SANCERRE ROSÉ 2011
AC
323667 (XD)
750 mL $25.95
Medium-bodied & Dry
323626 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
2
TASTING NOTE: Light pink. Pungent herb- and
spice-accented aromas of red berries, cherry
and blood orange. Supple and expansive, with good
heft to its raspberry and bitter cherry flavors.
Finishes on a gently chewy note, with persistent red
fruit and honeysuckle qualities. Score: 90 (Josh
Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, July 2012)
2
PROVENCE
ITALY – WHITE WINE
CHÂTEAU GASSIER CUVÉE
LOUBIERO CÔTES DE
PROVENCE ROSÉ 2012
AC
ALTO ADIGE
TASTING NOTE: Take a moment to enjoy the
freshness of spring captured here. Delicate notes
of watermelon, red cherry, wild strawberry, apple
and garrigue echo on the palate of this lithe and
very pretty charmer. Spring is here, so sip away the
winter and enjoy with a variety of salads or with
chicken empanadas. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2013)
Medium-bodied & Dry
323535 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
1
KELLEREI KALTERN CALDARO
PINOT GRIGIO 2011
DOC Alto Adige
TASTING NOTE: This gorgeous Pinot Grigio
displays the fresh aromatic fragrances associated
with cool-climate, mountain winemaking. Layers
of jasmine, tangerine, cut grass and white almond
appear on the bouquet, giving this wine a delicate
and feminine personality. A spicy touch of acidity
drives the clean, bright finish. Score: 90 (Monica
Larner, Wine Enthusiast, Aug. 2012)
Light & Crisp
317867 (D)
GERMANY – WHITE WINE
750 mL $16.95
1
MOSEL
TRENTINO
DR. HERMANN ÜRZIGER
WÜRZGARTEN RIESLING
SPÄTLESE 2007
Prädikatswein
CONCILIO CONOIDI
DOC Trentino
TASTING NOTE: Lemon and peach on the nose,
with excellent mineral and touches of petrol tones
indicating development. The palate picks up
where the nose leaves off and shows that this wine
still has plenty of vigour and potential to continue
developing for another 5-6 years, easily. Enjoy with
a medium-spicy Thai dish. (VINTAGES panel,
July 2012)
313528 (M)
750 mL $16.95
2
TASTING NOTE: White roses, sweet grapefruit and
ginger beer on the nose. Quite lithe and elegant,
but with a powerful flavourful punch featuring lime
zest, camomile and spicy white pepper. A very
complex and captivating finish, resolving into a harmonious floral note on the finish. Perfect for a
classic olio e olio pasta. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2013)
670711 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
2
GREECE – RED WINE
PIEDMONT
ALPHA ESTATE HEDGEHOG VINEYARD
XINOMAVRO 2008
AOSQ Amyndeon
PRINCIPESSA GAVIA GAVI 2011
DOCG
(Vigne Regali)
TASTING NOTE: ... It is a very fine value point ...
Beautifully constructed, gracious and tinged with a
bit of oak in its youth, it has the acidity and fruit
to cut through the oak and the tannins to provide
intensity and support the wine as it ages. Its one
downside is that it doesn’t have a lot of mid-palate
concentration. It has a lot of persistence, though
... This is a fine performance for the money that
provides lots of power and fruit, yet at the same
time, a very elegant and approachable feel. Drink
2012-2021. Score: 90 (Mark Squires, erobertparker.com, June 2011)
According to legend, all it took for Principessa
Gavia, daughter of the King of the Franks, to
have a village and a wine named after her was
for her to fall in love with a soldier and flee to
northwest Italy to escape the wrath of her father.
We could all learn a thing or two from those
bygone, simpler days. Made from the local Cortese
grape, this refreshing wine is a crisp offering
of layered citrus fruit and peach, with a graceful
white-floral character. Perfect as an aperitif or
with lighter fish dishes.
259762 (D)
750 mL $19.95
2
Light & Crisp
250696 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
1
ITALY – WHITE WINE CONT’D
FERDINANDO PRINCIPIANO
SERRALUNGA BAROLO 2007
DOCG
VENETO
Jancis Robinson awarded this wine a score she
rarely bestows: 18 (out of 20), which, according to
her rating system, means ‘A Cut Above Superior.’
SANTI VIGNETI DI MONTEFORTE
SOAVE CLASSICO 2011
DOC
TASTING NOTE: Waxy, bready, ripe and with
some concentration. Lovely elegance and layers of
complexity on the nose which bodes well. Spicy
palate with lovely depth of flavour. Crisp finish with
fresh minerality. Outstanding. Drink 2012-2014.
Score: 95 (Decanter, Sept. 2012)
316067 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
2
TASTING NOTE: Ferdinando Principiano’s 2007
Barolo Serralunga is a gorgeous wine laced with
sweet red cherries, flowers, mint and spices.
It shows terrific mid-palate pliancy and a round,
generous personality from start to finish. This
supple, fleshy Barolo is an excellent choice for
drinking over the next handful of years. Anticipated
maturity: 2012-2017. Score: 91 (Antonio Galloni,
erobertparker.com, Oct. 2011)
Full-bodied & Firm
210955 (XD)
ITALY – RED WINE
750 mL $41.95
2
MARCHE
PIER VILA RISERVA
BARBARESCO 2007
DOCG
DE ANGELIS ROSSO PICENO
SUPERIORE 2009
DOC
Rated BBM in the 2012 Gambero Rosso.
TASTING NOTE: Aromas of cherry and leather, with
violets, black soil, oregano and plum. Very nice.
Delicate and tasty, with excellent fruit flavours and
structure, and a solid finish. A versatile wine, it
will work well with a variety of dishes including a
traditional porchetta (suckling pig stuffed with
fennel and garlic) or roasted chicken. (VINTAGES
panel, Oct. 2012)
324756 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
2
TASTING NOTE: An intense, developing nose
brimming with rich berry fruit, plum, cured
meats and a touch of pipe smoke. The palate is
similarly complex, very well structured and
balanced with a generous, long and flavourful
finish. Just starting to show signs of maturity,
this wine has thrown its drinking window open
invitingly. It will pair very well with rabbit,
charcuterie or aged cheeses. (VINTAGES panel,
Sept. 2012)
318113 (XD)
750 mL $25.95
2
PIEDMONT
PUGLIA
BRICCO ROSSO DOGLIANI 2009
DOCG
Free sulphur: <6 mg/L.
RESTA SALICE
SALENTINO 2009
DOC
TASTING NOTE: Dolcetto is Piedmont’s popular,
easy-drinking red. Lifted violet aromas on the
nose supported by a full complement of dark fruit,
spice and plum notes. Wonderful vibrancy on
the palate. Crisp acidity provides superb structure.
Lovely fruit replays. Try this with gourmet
sausages, or pizza. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2012)
TASTING NOTE: The wines of Salice Salentino
are renowned for their depth of colour, flavour and
value – all factors prominently on display here.
Deep ruby with aromas of black currant, earth and
leather. The palate is quite savoury, juicy and
with flavourful fruits and spice. Perfect for spicy
pasta dishes, lamb or gourmet burgers. (VINTAGES
panel, Oct. 2012)
705699 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
324731 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
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SICILY
LA VELONA
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2007
DOP
CUSUMANO NOÀ 2008
IGT Sicilia
The blend here is 40% Nero d’Avola, 30% Merlot
and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.
TASTING NOTE: A blend of Nero d’Avola, Merlot
and Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2008 vintage of
Noà shows excellent concentration and intensity
with lingering tones of ripe blackberry, cinnamon,
wet earth and graham cracker. It’s a bold red
wine, but the distinctive Nero d’Avola personality
comes through nicely, linking the wine to its
territory. Score: 92 (Monica Larner, Wine
Enthusiast, April 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
109512 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
TASTING NOTE: A bold, plump and soft expression
of Brunello, with sweet berry fruit, chocolate
fudge, cinnamon spice and marzipan. The wine’s
appearance is dark and well extracted. Despite
the grandeur of the nose, the mouthfeel is compact,
tight and firm. Score: 94 (Monica Larner, Wine
Enthusiast, May 2012)
181321 (XD)
750 mL $38.95
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TUSCANY
ROCCA DELLE MACÌE
SER GIOVETO 2008
IGT Toscana
CARPINETO SPOLVERINO 2011
IGT Toscana
This wine is crafted as a Chianti Classico, but as it’s
sealed with a screwcap, it must be classified as IGT.
TASTING NOTE: Spolverino translates to “Feather
Duster,” but the only thing being swept away by
this versatile and easy-drinking delight will be your
taste buds. Fresh aromas of red and dark berry
fruit with spice and cedar accents and a lovely
violet floral note. The palate offers fine balance and
structure, with well-integrated fruit and acidity, and
a touch more spice. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2012)
317149 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
TASTING NOTE: Black currant and plum flavors
are intense and vibrant, yet the oak is assertive
now. With air this gains suppleness and definition,
showing a firm, spicy impression on the finish.
Ambitious. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2014 through 2024. Score: 91
(Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com,
Oct. 15, 2011)
Full-bodied & Firm
974964 (XD)
750 mL $39.95
2
2
VILLA CAFAGGIO
CHIANTI CLASSICO 2009
DOCG
CASTELLO DI MONTERINALDI
CHIANTI CLASSICO
RISERVA 2007
DOCG
TASTING NOTE: Complex and intense, with warm
earth, cherry and chocolate dominating the nose
here. This is amazingly fleshy for Chianti with
excellent fruit and very present tannins. A touch of
spice on the finish. Try this one with a steak and
mushroom pizza. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2013)
317370 (XD)
750 mL $23.95
2
TASTING NOTE: The 2009 Chianti Classico is a
gorgeous, racy wine laced with red fruit, flowers,
spices and mint, all supported by fine, silky tannins.
The floral elements are quite prominent and give
the 2009 an element of brightness that is highly
attractive. This caressing, supple Chianti Classico
should be at its finest over the next decade. The
Chianti Classico is 100% Sangiovese that spent
12 months in Slavonian oak casks. Anticipated
maturity: 2012-2019. Score: 90 (Antonio Galloni,
erobertparker.com, June 2012)
176776 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
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SPAIN – RED WINE
VENETO
MARQUÉS DE CÁCERES
TINTO RESERVA 2005
DOCa Rioja
BORIN VIGNA COSTA
DOC Colli Euganei
This wine was ranked #75 in Wine Spectator’s
Top 100 for 2012.
This wine was awarded BBM in Gambero
Rosso 2012.
TASTING NOTE: Cherry jam, pomegranate, red
licorice and vanilla tones abound on the nose.
Plenty of sun-kissed fruit on the palate. A very fun
take on Cabernet with a distinctively Italian
sensibility. The finish is elegant and long. This will
stand up to the meatiest of pastas, or a lamb
risotto. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2013)
317610 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
TASTING NOTE: A silky red, offering fresh fruit
flavors of plum and blackberry, with espresso and
licorice notes. Firm, bright and balanced, with a
perfumed, floral finish. Drink now through 2018.
Score: 91 (Thomas Matthews, winespectator.com,
April 30, 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
702761 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
2
2
VALL SANZO CRIANZA 2008
DO Ribera del Duero
LE RAGOSE RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA
CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2008
DOC
TASTING NOTE: Though balanced overall, there’s
a firm edge to the flavors of ground spice, pine
forest, pomegranate and grilled plum. This offers
bright acidity and needs some air to open up.
Best from 2014 through 2023. Score: 89 (Alison
Napjus, winespectator.com, Web Only, 2012)
TASTING NOTE: The 2008 Vall Sanzo Crianza
is 100% Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. It
exhibits a fragrant bouquet of lightly roasted black
fruits, lavender, sandalwood, earthy minerals, and
blackberry. Dense, ripe, and succulent with a hint
of balsamic emerging in the glass, it will benefit
from another 1-2 years of cellaring and provide
optimum drinking from 2013 to 2020+. Score: 90
(Jay Miller, erobertparker.com, June 2011)
991984 (D)
750 mL $19.95
Full-bodied & Firm
313874 (XD)
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HUFF ESTATES SOUTH BAY CHARDONNAY 2009
ROSEHALL RUN CUVÉE COUNTY CHARDONNAY 2010
VIEWPOINTE ESTATE AUXERROIS 2011
CHALK HILL CHARDONNAY 2010
KENDALL-JACKSON GRAND RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2010
MAYCAS DEL LIMARÍ RESERVA ESPECIAL CHARDONNAY 2009
BROKENWOOD CRICKET PITCH SAUVIGNON BLANC/SEMILLON 2011
EVANS & TATE METRICUP ROAD CHARDONNAY 2010
CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012
CLOUDY BAY TE KOKO SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009
DOG POINT CHARDONNAY 2011
DOG POINT VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012
DOG POINT VINEYARD SECTION 94 SAUVIGNON BLANC 2010
KIM CRAWFORD EAST COAST UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 2012
KIM CRAWFORD MARLBOROUGH PINOT GRIS 2011
KIM CRAWFORD SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012
OYSTER BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012
RUSTENBERG CHARDONNAY 2011
DOMAINES SCHLUMBERGER LES PRINCES ABBÉS
HUGEL GENTIL 2011
BACHELDER BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY 2010
DOMAINE DES MALANDES CHABLIS 2011
CHÂTEAU FAVRAY POUILLY-FUMÉ 2011
CHÉREAU-CARRÉ LA GRIFFE BERNARD CHÉREAU
MUSCADET SÈVRE & MAINE 2011
DR. HERMANN ÜRZIGER WÜRZGARTEN RIESLING SPÄTLESE 2007
KELLEREI KALTERN CALDARO PINOT GRIGIO 2011
PRINCIPESSA GAVIA GAVI 2011
CONCILIO CONOIDI GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2011
SANTI VIGNETI DI MONTEFORTE SOAVE CLASSICO 2011
DEU LA DEU ALVARINHO VINHO VERDE 2011
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FIELDING ESTATE CABERNET FRANC 2011
NORMAN HARDIE COUNTY UNFILTERED PINOT NOIR 2011
REIF THE MAGICIAN PINOT NOIR/SHIRAZ 2011
ADELAIDA CELLARS ESTATE ZINFANDEL 2009
BEAULIEU VINEYARD BV CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
BLACK STALLION CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
BREWER-CLIFTON MOUNT CARMEL PINOT NOIR 2009
CADE NAPA CUVÉE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009
EASTON ZINFANDEL 2010
ESTANCIA PINOT NOIR 2011
MERRY EDWARDS PINOT NOIR 2009
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WHITE WINE
CANADA – ONTARIO
USA – CALIFORNIA
CHILE
AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND
SOUTH AFRICA
FRANCE – ALSACE
FRANCE – BURGUNDY
FRANCE – LOIRE
GERMANY – MOSEL
ITALY – ALTO ADIGE
ITALY – PIEDMONT
ITALY – TRENTINO
ITALY – VENETO
PORTUGAL
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USA – CALIFORNIA
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CHILE
AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND
SOUTH AFRICA
FRANCE – BORDEAUX
FRANCE
FRANCE
FRANCE
FRANCE
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– BURGUNDY
– MIDI
– RHÔNE
GREECE
ITALY – MARCHE
ITALY – PIEDMONT
ITALY – PUGLIA
ITALY – SICILY
ITALY – TUSCANY
ITALY – VENETO
PORTUGAL
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OPUS ONE 2009 (375 mL)
OPUS ONE 2009
SHANNON RIDGE RANCH COLLECTION CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009
STONESTREET FIFTH RIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON/MERLOT 2007
UVAGGIO BARBERA 2009
ALFREDO ROCA RESERVA DE FAMILIA PINOT NOIR 2010
BODEGA SÉPTIMA SÉPTIMO DÍA MALBEC 2011
DOÑA SILVINA MALBEC 2009
PEREZ CRUZ RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010 (375 mL)
HENRY’S DRIVE DEAD LETTER OFFICE SHIRAZ 2008
MITOLO JESTER SHIRAZ 2009 (375 mL)
PIRATHON SHIRAZ 2010
PYRENEES RIDGE RIDGE RED SHIRAZ 2010
TWO HANDS ANGELS’ SHARE SHIRAZ 2011
CLOUDY BAY PINOT NOIR 2010
KIM CRAWFORD PINOT NOIR 2012
OYSTER BAY MERLOT 2012
BRAMPTON CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
CHÂTEAU DE CLOTTE 2010
CHÂTEAU DE FONBEL 2009
CHÂTEAU DU SEUIL 2009
CHÂTEAU LA CROIX DE QUEYNAC 2009
CHÂTEAU TOUR DE PEZ 2009
CHÂTEAU VILLARS 2009
DOMAINE DES MARRANS FLEURIE 2011
DOMAINE PARENT PINOT NOIR BOURGOGNE 2011
LE CIRQUE CARIGNAN/MOURVÈDRE/SYRAH 2011
BALMA VENITIA TERRASSE PAVÉE SÉGURET
CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES 2010
DOMAINE DE LA TÊTE NOIRE TRADITION VACQUEYRAS 2010
DOMAINE DURIEU CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2010
E. GUIGAL GIGONDAS 2009
ALPHA ESTATE HEDGEHOG VINEYARD XINOMAVRO 2008
DE ANGELIS ROSSO PICENO SUPERIORE 2009
BRICCO ROSSO DOGLIANI 2009 4
FERDINANDO PRINCIPIANO SERRALUNGA BAROLO 2007
PIER VILA RISERVA BARBARESCO 2007
RESTA SALICE SALENTINO 2009
CUSUMANO NOÀ 2008
CARPINETO SPOLVERINO 2011
CASTELLO DI MONTERINALDI CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2007
LA VELONA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2007
ROCCA DELLE MACÌE SER GIOVETO 2008
VILLA CAFAGGIO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2009
BORIN VIGNA COSTA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009
LE RAGOSE RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2008
ADRIANO RAMOS PINTO DUAS QUINTAS 2010
DELAFORCE TOURIGA NACIONAL 2009
LUA NOVA EM VINHAS VELHAS 2010
MONTE VILAR RESERVA 2011
QUINTA DE VENTOZELO RESERVA 2009
QUINTA DO PORTAL FRONTARIA 2009
MARQUÉS DE CÁCERES TINTO RESERVA 2005
VALL SANZO CRIANZA 2008
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FEATHERSTONE ROSÉ 2012
CLAUDE RIFFAULT LA NOUE SANCERRE ROSÉ 2011
CHÂTEAU GASSIER CUVÉE LOUBIERO CÔTES DE PROVENCE ROSÉ 2012
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CANADA – ONTARIO
FRANCE – LOIRE
FRANCE – PROVENCE
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All bottles are 750 mL unless otherwise specified. 4 Organic product
(K) = Kosher, (KP) = Kosher for Passover, (KPM) = Kosher for Passover & Mevushal
Discover more in store…
VINTAGES’ flagship stores and larger locations carry an expanded
collection of fine wines and spirits that we call In-Store Discoveries.
New for April 13
CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES BETHANY LE RESERVE
EQUULEUS 2010
SHIRAZ 2006
AVONDALE CYCLUS
2009
CHÂTEAU BOUSCAUT
BLANC 2009
MONTE VILAR GRANDE
RESERVA 2007
VQA St. David’s Bench,
Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard,
Ontario
A lively wine with juicy
fruit and soft tannins. Will
drink well until 2015.
16+ points (out of 20)
(jancisrobinson.com)
319525 (XD)
750 mL $40.00
Barossa Valley, South
Australia
Rich, medium- to full-bodied,
with blackberry and plum
flavours and ripe tannins.
Drink until 2020.
92 points
(winecompanion.com)
305441 (D) 750 mL
$52.00
WO Paarl, South Africa
Stylish, multifaceted, and well
balanced with a honeyed
quality and a vibrant finish
of grilled almond, lemongrass and lemon.
91 points
(erobertparker.com)
295220 (D) 750 mL
$29.00
AC Pessac-Léognan, Cru
Classé, Bordeaux, France
Ripe and spicy with rich
tropical fruit balanced by
acidity and toasty notes. Full
and round yet tangy and
taut. Can age for years.
92 points
(Wine Enthusiast)
197491 (XD) 750 mL
$54.85
Vinho Regional Alentejano,
Portugal
Big, firm and tannic, with
ripe, rich, sweet black fruit
flavors, and an herbal
element adding complexity.
92 points
(Wine Enthusiast)
317594 (XD) 750 mL
$25.95
OPUS ONE 2005
GLEN ELDON DRY
BORE SHIRAZ 2004
PAUL CLOUET BRUT
ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE
Barossa, South Australia
Complex, with a velvety, rich
texture and flavours of spice,
grilled meat and black olive.
Great value. Drink to 2020.
93 points
(Wine Enthusiast)
054197 (D)
750 mL $46.00
AC, France
Juicy and precise with tangy
red fruit flavours, plus
candied rose and bitter
orange zest. Marries
power and finesse.
90 points (International
Wine Cellar)
317602 (XD) 750 mL
$51.95
2
Napa Valley, California
Pure and full-bodied, with
sweet tannins and superb
concentration. Robert Parker
Jr. likened it to a top-notch
vintage of ripe Bordeaux.
Drink to 2033.
95+ points
(erobertparker.com)
014324 (D)
1500 mL $765.00
2
2
2
CHÂTEAU HAUTBERGEY BLANC 2009
2
BODEGA DEL ABAD
CARRACEDO TINTO
MENCÍA 2008
AC Pessac-Léognan,
DO Bierzo, Spain
Bordeaux, France
Sourced from 80- to 100Dense and concentrated, with year-old vines. Layered and
brioche, honeyed grapefruit
opulent, with black fruits,
and lemon zest. Impeccably Asian spices, leather, and
well-made, says Robert
mineral notes. Drink to 2023.
Parker Jr. Drink to 2019+.
92 points
93 points
(erobertparker.com)
(erobertparker.com)
167718 (XD) 750 mL
194613 (XD) 750 mL
$28.95
$57.85
Quantities are limited. For product inventory, full tasting notes, and other ISD store locations, visit vintages.com/isd
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2
Toronto – Summerhill & Yonge, Queens Quay
at Cooper St., Bayview Village. Oakville – Cornwall Dr. at Trafalgar Rd. Ottawa
– Rideau St. at King Edward.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2013 VINTAGES 41
VISIT THESE FLAGSHIP STORES TO DISCOVER THESE PRODUCTS:
VINTAGES PRESENTS
Gambero Rosso
Tre
Bicchieri
Walk-around Tasting
Attend a pre-tasting seminar with editorin-chief Marco Sabellico on the history
of Gambero Rosso – the authority on Italian
wine. Seating is limited.
Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex
Toronto
Pre-tasting Seminar: 6:00pm – 6:30pm
RSVP: [email protected]
Walk-around Tasting: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
$95 per person
Visit vintages.com/gamberorosso for full event details.
Order your tickets today
Call 416-365 -5767 or 1- 800-266-4764
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6 pm
Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm
Please refrain from wearing any cologne or perfume. Dress is business attire. This event is restricted
to guests aged 19 years or older. All ticket sales are final. VINTAGES reserves the right to limit
quantities on any products in the interest of overall customer demand. Please do not drink and drive.
Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Wines poured at this event will be
measured and some wines may run out.
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Every year, 70 Gambero Rosso tasters
travel around Italy, searching for the best
of the best. Taste some of the coveted
2012 wines they awarded tre bicchieri.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
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ITALY’S MOST INFLUENTIAL
WINE GUIDE SHOWCASES
ITS HIGHEST-RATED WINES
Calling all
consigners
It’s that time of
year again.
Time to consider the gems in your cellar
and decide what you’d like to sell at auction.
In 2011-12, VINTAGES realized over
$3.1 million in auction sales, with increased
participation from overseas buyers and
interest in our online option.
We will be hosting online auctions this
year in late summer and winter.
Our live auction will take place again
in the fall. Consignments from the public
will be accepted until June 3rd, 2013.
For more information please contact
[email protected]
Or visit us online vintages.com/auction
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V I N TA G E S a u c t i o n
VINTAGES
SPECIAL OFFERS
limited-time offers
Save on these popular wines and spirits
between April 1 and April 28, 2013
Red Wines
BONTERRA CABERNET SAUVIGNON (V)
Our
Mendocino County, California,
Organic Wine
342428 (D) 750 mL $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00
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this month
MALIVOIRE GAMAY (V)
Argentina
478727 (D) 750 mL $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00
VQA Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
591313 (D) 750 mL $17.95
NOW $16.95 Save $1.00
AMBERS’ SALSA GOA FENNI
India
177170 750 mL $28.95
NOW $26.95 Save $2.00
$1
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RESERVA (V)
SAVE
$2
OYSTER BAY
SAUVIGNON BLANC (V)
DO Penedès, Spain
036483 (D)
750 mL REG. $18.95
Marlborough, South
Island, New Zealand
316570 (XD)
750 mL REG. $18.95
NOW $17.95
NOW $16.95
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
315911 (XD) 750 mL $14.95
NOW $12.95 Save $2.00
CATENA MALBEC (V)
Other Wines & Spirits
SAVE
DE SOUSA SEASONS RESERVE
MERITAGE 2007
(K) = Kosher
(KP) = Kosher for Passover
(KPM) = Kosher for Passover & Mevushal
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Lodi, California
678698 (D) 750 mL $17.95
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626390 (XD) 750 mL $19.95
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wine shopping
You may have noticed
we’re now including wine
“styles” with our tasting notes
in this catalogue and in stores.
This new 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
Full-bodied & Firm
Light & Crisp
Off-dry & Fruity
Full-bodied & Rich
sparkling wines rosés
Light & Fruity
Medium-bodied &
Flavourful
Rich & Complex
Soft & Off-dry
Easy-going & Fruity
Medium-bodied & Dry
fortified wines dessert wines
Dry
Medium
Sweet
Lightly Sweet
Medium Sweet
Lusciously Sweet
V I N TA G E S S T O R E D I R E C T O R Y
This is just a partial list of the more than 300 VINTAGES locations in Ontario. To find the store nearest you, use the store search at vintages.com.
For more information, please contact VINTAGES Sales Centre: Toronto Area 416-365-5767 or outside Toronto, toll-free 1-800-266-4764.
1 = Stores that offer between 50 and 800 VINTAGES products 11 = Stores that offer between 801 and 1,700 VINTAGES products
111 = Stores that offer between 1,701 and 2,000+ VINTAGES products ISD = Stores that offer VINTAGES In-Store Discovery products
AJAX
CAMBRIDGE
LONDON
NEWMARKET
Store 771
40 Kingston Road – East
Durham Centre
905-683-5306
Store 344 – NE W
101 Holiday Inn Drive, Unit C
519-658-4261
Store 26
71 York Street
519-432-1831
Store 226
17555 Yonge Street
905-895-6341
COLLINGWOOD
Store 393
109 Fanshawe Park Road
519-660-1366
1
ANCASTER
Store 21
737 Golf Links Road
Meadowlands Centre
905-304-9608
Store 31
1 First Street
705-445-3341
Store 630
15830 Bayview Ave.
905-727-7288
Store 288
37 Caplan Avenue
705-726-6220
Store 575
1073 Wellington Road
519-681-4242
1
DUNDAS
11
Store 25
119 Osler Drive
905-628-2042
Store 593
1240 Commissioners Road West
519-473-9612
1
1
GEORGETOWN
11
Store 156
236 Guelph St., Delrex Market Centre
905-877-2721
1
GRAVENHURST
11
Store 102 – NEW
155 Edward Street
705-687-2641
11
BOLTON
Store 265
30 McEwan Drive East
905-857-2620
Store 495
615 Scottsdale Drive
519-823-5080
BRACEBRIDGE
HAMILTON
Store 130
Bracebridge Plaza, Hwy #118 West
705-645-6956
Store 143
233 Dundurn Street South
905-529-8761
BRAMALEA
HAWKESBURY
Store 416
80 Peel Centre Drive
Bramalea City Centre
905-793-8027
Store 83
56 Main Street East
613-632-2121
1
1
1
1
BRAMPTON
Store 171
170 Sandalwood Parkway E.
Heart Lake Town Centre
905-846-4373
1
11
BRANTFORD
Store 373
84 Lynden Road, Lynden Park Mall
519-752-1779
1
BURLINGTON
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
11
1
MAPLE
Store 536
2943 Major Mackenzie Drive
905-832-1367
11
Store 635 – NEW
9310 Bathurst Street
905-303-9290
Store 390
192 Bullock Drive
905-472-8600
1
11
Store 590
3075 Highway 7 East
905-940-2768
11
Store 631
830 Main Street East
905-864-7030
11
HUNTSVILLE
Store 106
91 King William Street
705-789-2591
1
NORTH BAY
Store 387
1711 Algonquin Avenue
705-474-5430
1
OAKVILLE
Store 148
270 North Service Road West
Oakville Town Centre
905-338-1039
11
Store 179
1011 Upper Middle Road East
Upper Oakville Shopping Centre
905-849-9934
Store 437 – NE W
1527 Rebecca Street
905-827-5072
11
Store 445
251 Oak Walk Dr.
905-257-6300
11
111
1
1
Store 298
40 B Broadway
519-942-0188
1
ORILLIA
Store 579
Coldwater Road & Westmount Drive
Country Fair Plaza
705-325-9413
1
Store 218
1077 North Service Road
Applewood Village Plaza
905-897-1092
1
OSHAWA
Store 378
400 Gibb St, Oshawa Centre
905-723-5721
1
Store 465
1409 Harmony Rd
905-576-5223
KINGSTON
Store 334
6975 Meadowvale Town Centre
Meadowvale Town Centre
905-286-0188
Store 40
34 Barrack Street
613-549-5092
Store 371
930 Southdown Road
905-822-2281
OTTAWA – CENTRAL
1
11
11
Store 38
275 Rideau Street
Corner Of King Edward & Rideau St.
613-789-5226
ISD
11
Store 384
22 Isabella Street
613-232-9689
Store 385
5925 Rodeo Drive
905-568-4064
KITCHENER
Store 494
2458 Dundas Street West
Woodchester Mall
905-822-1776
Store 544
1005 Ottawa Street North
Stanley Park Plaza
519-893-6921
Store 549
324 Highland Road West
Highland Road Plaza
519-745-8781
1
1
LINDSAY
11
Store 82
35 Russell Street West
705-324-5511
1
111
11
Store 505
9 – 5035 Hurontario St.
905-501-9784
1
Store 542
3020 Elmcreek Rd.
905-949-6100
1
11
Store 154 – NEW
1089 Midland Avenue
613-384-2299
1
ISD
Store 486
321 Cornwall Drive, Unit C120
905-845-8100
ISD
ORANGEVILLE
MILTON
Store 255
14 Main Street East
905-878-2631
Store 586
5389 Ferry Street
Ferry Street Plaza
905-357-4360
1
MISSISSAUGA
1
1
1
MARKHAM
GUELPH
1
1
1
Store 325
378 Speedvale Avenue East
519-824-7900
Store 329
545 Steeles Ave. E.
905-454-7980
ISD
Store 540
11–960 Brookdale Avenue
Brookdale Mall
613-933-1723
BELLEVILLE
Store 57
190A Bell Boulevard
613-962-2132
11
11
NIAGARA FALLS
CORNWALL
11
BARRIE
Store 187
534 Bayfield Street
705-722-1046
11
1
Store 438
3050 Wonderland Road South
519-471-4930
AURORA
Store 311
14824 Yonge St.
905-727-9722
11
11
Store 619 – NEW
5035 – 5100 Erin Mills Parkway
905-607-7900
1
1
Store 526
240 Sparks St., C.D. Howe Building
613-567-7108
1
Store 547
111 Albert Street
World Exchange Plaza
613-233-0394
1
OTTAWA – GLOUCESTER
Store 443
3-2016 Ogilvie Road
Shoppers’ City East
613-745-9906
1
OTTAWA – KANATA
SARNIA
Store 36
457 Hazeldean Rd.
613-592-5416
Store 459
1330 Exmouth Street
519-542-6836
11
Store 556
24 – 300 Earl Grey Drive
613-592-1849
SAULT STE. MARIE
11
Store 359
616 Great Northern Road
705-759-7740
1
OTTAWA – MANOTICK
Store 521
1154 Currier Street
613-692-2503
ST. CATHARINES
1
Store 252
343 Glendale Avenue
905-641-1169
OTTAWA – NEPEAN
Store 412
543 West Hunt Club Rd.
613-224-4333
Store 392 – NE W
420 Vansickle Road
905-685-8000
11
Store 499
120 Riocan Avenue
Barrhaven Market Square
613-825-1160
Store 522
311 Geneva Street
905-646-1818
11
OTTAWA – ORLEANS
Store 624
4220 Innes Rd
613-837-5527
STOUFFVILLE
ISD
Store 394
2164 Carling Avenue
Fairlawn Plaza
613-828-7145
Store 60
91 Wellington Street
519-271-1343
1
11
SUDBURY – SOUTH END
Store 407
2400 Long Lake Road
705-522-8000
1
TECUMSEH
1
Store 278
15 Amy Croft Dr.
519-735-2661
PERTH
1
11
PICKERING
1
Store 623
8783 Yonge Street
905-886-3511
Store 4
213 Danforth Avenue
416-469-4724
11
ISD
Store 629
1520 Major Mackenzie Dr. E.,
905-884-4700
1
1
11
ISD
Store 217
2 Cooper St., at Queen’s Quay
416-864-6777
ISD
111
Store 295
416-762-8215
11
1
11
TRENTON
Store 65
150 Front Street
613-392-3797
11
11
ISD
1
1
Store 115
115 King Street South
519-886-4970
1
11
Store 417
571 King Street North
519-884-8511
11
Store 702
450 Columbia St
519-886-1559
1
ISD
11
1
Store 185
5995 Yonge Street
416-221-0858
Store 432
170 Taunton Road West
905-655-6090
11
WINDSOR
1
Store 367
3165 Howard Avenue
The Roundhouse Centre
519-972-1772
11
1
WOODBRIDGE
11
Store 346
7850 Weston Road
905-851-2500
11
ISD
Store 632 – NE W
8260 Highway 27
905-264-7366
11
ISD
TORONTO – NORTH YORK
Store 6
11 Brock Avenue
416-532-7283
1
WHITBY
Store 398 – NEW
662 Burnhamthorpe Road
Burnhamthorpe Mall
416-621-0954
Store 1
2625d Weston Road
416-243-3320
Store 326
255 Dundas Street East
Waterdown Village Plaza
905-689-6855
WATERLOO
11
Store 5
1654 Queen Street East
416-691-9758
1
WATERDOWN
11
Store 553
1750 The Queensway
416-620-5390
11
1
Store 534 – NE W
416-537-1500
Store 214
125 The Queensway
416-259-6476
1
Store 195 – NEW
1900 Eglinton Ave. E.
Eglinton & Warden (Smart Centre)
416-755-6751
Store 703 – NEW
5979 Steeles Avenue East
416-335-1100
1
Store 532
87 Front Street East
St. Lawrence Market
416-368-0521
Store 163
3111 Danforth Avenue
416-699-7003
Store 269
3441 Lawrence Avenue East
Cedarbrae Mall
416-431-0791
Store 483
200 Bay Street, Unit 115
Royal Bank Plaza
416-368-9644
Store 528
55 Bloor Street West
Manulife Centre
416-925-5266
TORONTO – SCARBOROUGH
Store 198 – NEW
4543 Kingston Road
416-282-2034
Store 457
2300 Yonge Street
Yonge Eglinton Centre
416-487-4858
Store 511
415 King Street West
416-598-1482
ISD
11
1
Store 333
First Canadian Place
Lower Concourse
416-594-9040
ISD
1
Store 452
1838-1844 Avenue Road
416-785-6389
Store 149
2946 Bloor Street West
416-239-3065
1
RICHMOND HILL
1
Store 501
1010 Dawson Road
The Landmark Inn
807-767-8882
Store 3
416-536-4634
1
111
Store 19
2151 St. Clair Ave. W.
416-653-8202
11
11
Store 360
675 Wilson Avenue
416-636-5349
TORONTO – ETOBICOKE
TORONTO – CENTRAL
PORT HOPE
11
Store 18
85 Hanna Avenue, Unit 103
416-538-9200
Store 164
147 Laird Avenue
416-425-6282
Store 253
939 Lawrence Ave East
Don Mills Shopping Centre
416-447-0491
Store 355
2901 Bayview Avenue
Bayview Village Mall
416-222-7658
THUNDER BAY
1
1
ISD
Store 523 – NE W
180 Promenade Circle
905-889-7787
Store 616
969 Fort William Road
807-623-8484
PORT CARLING
111
Store 568
595 Bay Street
Lower Concourse
416-979-9978
1
Store 35
879 Lansdowne Street West
705-743-9955
Store 79
15 Ontario Street
905-885-5668
1
THORNHILL
PETERBOROUGH
Store 403
115 Medora Street
705-765-5222
1
1
11
Store 15
232 Dupont Street
416-922-7066
1
Store 287
1467 Lasalle Boulevard
Supermall
705-566-3882
Store 300
1613 9th Avenue East
9th Avenue & 16th Street
519-376-0761
Store 776
1899 Brock Rd.
905-427-9830
1
SUDBURY – NEW SUDBURY
OWEN SOUND
Store 72
80 Dufferin Street
613-267-1697
Store 404
5710 Main Street
905-640-3771
STRATFORD
OTTAWA – WEST
Store 212
222 Richmond Road
613-729-1735
11
1
OTTAWA – VANIER
Store 140
230 Montreal Road
613-745-1523
11
Store 545
75 Centennial Parkway North
905-560-4970
11
11
11
STONEY CREEK
OTTAWA – SOUTH
Store 243
1980 Bank Street
613-523-7763
1
Store 10
10 Scrivener Square
Summerhill Subway
416-922-0403
11
WOODSTOCK
1
Store 64
959 Dundas Street
519 537-3311
1
good to know
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• Products in this Release Catalogue can be obtained at VINTAGES
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requested, but availability is not guaranteed.
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In our next catalogue…
April 27, 2013
FEATURE STORIES
• The amazing appassimento method
• Top-quality organic wines
WINES OF THE MONTH
REMO FARINA MONTECORNA RIPASSO
VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2010
DOC, Veneto, Italy (56267)
MUD HOUSE THE WOOLSHED VINEYARD
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand (312744)
ARRIVE IN STYLE
ST. FRANCIS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008
Sonoma County, California (671164)
DISTILLED TREASURE
MARC DE BOURGOGNE RÉSERVE DU CARDINAL
Burgundy, France (321422)
Plus... watch for these and dozens
of other exciting NEW products
WHITE & SPARKLING WINES
FROG’S LEAP CHARDONNAY 2011
Napa Valley, California (713552)
DOM PÉRIGNON BRUT ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE 2000
AC, France (091777)
LOAN WINES UNWOODED SPECIAL RESERVE
SEMILLON 2004
Barossa Valley, South Australia (301127)
RED WINES
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SUSANA BALBO SIGNATURE
Mendoza, Argentina (260919)
STONEY RIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario (327809)
DOMAINE DE SAINT SIFFREIN
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2010
AC, Rhône, France (169771)
VINTAGES
D I S C O V E R O U R L AT E S T
Prices not available at press time.
THE PERFECT ACCESSORY
Raise an eyebrow (or two) and let slip that this
fruity and structured Bordeaux is actually…
Welsh. Well, not quite, but Château du Seuil is
owned and operated by the Watts family from
Wales. Their meticulous vineyard work and
organic farming practices create expressive
wines of considerable finesse. Coincidentally,
this one’s perfect for the national dish of
Wales, lamb stew.
CHÂTEAU DU SEUIL
2009
AC Graves,
Bordeaux, France
326785 (XD) 750 mL
$24.95
90 points
(winespectator.com)
FOR COMPLETE
TASTING NOTE,
SEE PAGE 33.
Wardrobe:
Holt Renfrew
Location:
Shangri-La Hotel,
Toronto
pg.37
pg.16
pg.27
T
V I N TA G E S
55 Lake Shore Blvd. East
Toronto, Ontario, M5 E 1 A4
3096149
Please enjoy responsibly.
Catalogue No. 510
Cette publication est également
disponible en français.
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