SHINEONTop critics and restaurant insiders reflect on ONTARIO

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VINTAGES
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Top critics and
restaurant insiders reflect on ONTARIO WINES’
bright spot on the world stage.
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This rich white and smooth red
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FLAT ROCK GOOD KHARMA
CHARDONNAY 2010
VQA Niagara Peninsula,
Twenty Mile Bench
356873 (XD) 750 mL
$16.95
A portion of sales of this wine goes to
the Ontario Association of Food Banks.
TASTING NOTE: Big, rich Chard from
the warm 2010 vintage packed with
aromas and flavours of applesauce, fresh
pear, grilled pineapple, smoke and
buttered popcorn. Ripe, plump and juicy
in the mouth with a nice combo of
sunny fruit and smoky notes.
Unabashed voluptuous style. Enjoy it
tonight with grilled chicken or seafood.
(V INTAGES panel, July 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
ÁLVARO PALACIOS CAMINS
DEL PRIORAT 2011
DOCa Priorat
216291 (XD)
750 mL
$22.95
TASTING NOTE: Bright purple. Aromas
and flavors of ripe red berries, cola and
spicecake, with a deeper note of licorice
emerging with air. Lush and seamless,
with very good finishing breadth and spicy
persistence. Shows plenty of upfront
appeal but this wine has the concentration
and balance to reward at least mid-term
aging. Score: 91 (Josh Raynolds,
International Wine Cellar, Sept. 2012)
Full-bodied & Smooth
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THE TASTEMAKERS
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Six local food and
wine mavens on why they
love Ontario wine.
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CRITICAL THINKING
International experts ponder Ontario’s
world-renowned signature wines.
In LCBO stores
this month,
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the
tastemakers
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Local food and wine mavens
have a thing or two to
say about ONTARIO WINE
– and it’s all good.
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It’s no secret that we love Ontario wine. Thanks to grapes that thrive in Ontario’s unique terroir,
and local winemakers who have elevated their craft to an art form, we’re blessed with a wealth of delicious choices
– from iconic Icewine, to our signature Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, to stellar sparklers and more. While
these homegrown wonders continue to garner glowing praise from local and international critics, we thought it was
time to hear from another group of people who live and breathe wine – top restaurateurs, sommeliers and chefs
known for their Ontario-centric wine lists. We enlisted former Globe and Mail food and wine editor Cecily Ross
to find out firsthand why these local tastemakers are such proponents of the wine made in our own backyard. The verdict?
While promoting a “go local” philosophy is on everyone’s mind, these talents have taken a shining to Ontario wine
as much for its consistently high quality and delicious variety as for its inimitable local heritage.
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Brett Healey | SOMMELIER, STONE ROAD GRILLE
Located in the heart of Niagara wine country,
Stone Road Grille pays homage to all things local
including the fruit of the vine.
V INTAGES >
Why do you feature Ontario wines at Stone Road Grille?
B RETT H EALEY > Essentially, because we are a restaurant in the middle of wine
country we have to support the vineyards. We make fantastic wines in
Ontario, so why not feature them? We serve local food at Stone Road Grille.
The restaurant raises its own pigs; we have two vegetable farmers within
a couple of kilometres who grow for us. Why not do the same for local wine?
V > Presumably you choose many wines on your list to complement the restaurant’s dishes, but are there also dishes created
specifically to pair with local wines?
BH > We often do that for individual wineries. Our list has more than 100
bottles on it that represent the best of Niagara and our menu is created to
match well with those wines. A specific example would be the annual wine
and herb festival. We chose a Coyote’s Run 2009 Syrah and paired it with a
braised beef with coriander on a flatbread. It was a bit of a challenge, but
the Syrah stood up well to the Mexican-flavoured dish.
How do you think Ontario wines stand up against wines
from other countries?
V>
BH > I think our wine is top notch. Our Riesling is definitely on a world-class
level and so are our sparkling wines. Still, I think we need to specialize a little
more. For instance, we make good Cab Sauvs but only once in a while. If we
weren’t trying to do everything then we could do one thing better. With reds,
we should concentrate on Cab Francs and Pinot Noirs because they’re more
suited to our climate.
Ontario is known for having the right climate and soil for
producing certain wines particularly well. Do you have a favourite
Ontario varietal? Or a favourite style that is produced here?
V>
BH > I think Rieslings from the Beamsville Bench have great minerality,
wonderful acidity and they’re not too sweet. Every year something stands
out; last year it was the Pinots and the Chardonnays. But I love our
Rieslings. The irony is that they can be a tough sell. People think they’re
going to be really sweet in the German style – but they’re not.
Can you give a specific example of an Ontario wine/food pairing
you might recommend at your restaurant?
V>
STONE ROAD GRILLE
238 Mary Street,
Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-3474
stoneroadgrille.com
BH > I would serve Berkshire pork loin, slow-roasted with roasted asparagus,
beets and radishes and pork jus paired with the 2011 Charles Baker Picone
Vineyard Riesling. Berkshire pork has a lot of fat and the wine’s acidity
cuts it nicely. The wine also has notes of Granny Smith apples and a touch
of sweetness that goes very well with pork.
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Racy
Rieslings
To make good Riesling it helps to have
a cool climate, which we have here
in Ontario. In this province, though, we
don’t make good Riesling…we make
exceptional Riesling. One big reason is
that our soils have a story to tell. Riesling
is arguably the best grape on Earth for
conveying the nuances of where it comes
from, which means that our dynamic
range of varied soils – from swaths of
escarpment hewn by enormous glaciers,
to ancient lake and river beds – creates
a dynamic range of varied wines.
FEATHERSTONE BLACK SHEEP
RIESLING 2012
VQA Twenty Mile Bench,
Niagara Peninsula
Apple and lime notes with lots of mineral
touches. A long, stunning finish.
Off-dry & Fruity
080234 (M) 750 mL $16.95
HHHHJ (Michael Pinkus)
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FLAT ROCK CELLARS RIESLING
2012
Niagara Peninsula
Apricot and honeysuckle, with excellent balance and acidity. Very versatile
with food.
Off-dry & Fruity
043281 (M) 750 mL $16.95
2
91 points (Natalie MacLean)
CAVE SPRING ESTATE RIESLING
2011
VQA Beamsville Bench,
Niagara Peninsula
Lemon and lime zest, orchard blossoms
and pear drop with bracing crushedrock minerality.
Aromatic & Flavourful
286377 (D) 750 mL $17.95
A VINTAGES Essential
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES,
SEE PAGE 42.
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fast fact
This wine is named for the
sheep that roam the vineyard
tirelessly weeding, mowing
the grass and trimming the
grape leaves. Discerning
eaters, they don’t feed upon
the unripe grapes.
fast fact
fast fact
Named for the limestone caves and the
mineral springs on the property, Cave
Spring enjoys similar soils and coolclimate growing conditions to those
found in northern Germany. Is it any
wonder that Riesling flourishes here?
Riesling is one of
the grape varieties
defining Ontario’s
reputation as a premium wine region.
The cool-climate
conditions in the
Niagara Peninsula
promote exceptionally complex and
intense flavours.
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East & Main Bistro proprietors
David O’Connor and Kimberly Humby.
David O’Connor | CO-OWNER, EAST & MAIN BISTRO
One of Prince Edward County’s finest, East & Main
Bistro promises every meal will be a tribute to
the agricultural and winemaking heritage of the area.
V INTAGES >
Why do you feature Ontario wines at East & Main?
D AVID O’C ONNOR > Wine is a very important part of our tourism industry. When visitors
come to Prince Edward County they want to enjoy wine from the region. It
has been 20 years since the industry started here and in the past 10 years it has
grown multifold. We now have three separate terroirs and there’s a lot of variety.
V > Presumably you choose many wines on your list to complement
the dishes you craft, but do you also create dishes specifically to pair
with Ontario wines you love?
DO > We hold winemaker dinners in the fall, which means we have to match the
food with the wine the winemaker is presenting. But we also do pairings on
request. For example, we have a 2003 Hillier Creek Estates Pinot Noir in our
cellar that has finally come around and is very presentable right now. PEC
Pinots are very food friendly because the grapes extract the minerality from the
limestone under the ground, which raises the acidity in the wine. Limestone
and Pinot make marvelous companions. The result is a medium-full-bodied wine
that goes beautifully with the kind of bistro food we serve – confit of duck or
braised lamb shank, say.
How do you think Ontario wines stand up against wines from
other countries?
V>
DO > They stand up very well. The whites in particular have been winning international awards. A Chardonnay from Prince Edward County won top honours in
London recently for cold-climate wines. Our Pinots are unique because of the terroir.
But if you expect a typical Burgundian Pinot, it’s not going to happen. What
you get here is Burgundian with a PEC twist. They’re not better or worse; they’re
completely different. Burgundy has been doing this for 10 centuries; we’ve only
been at it for 10 years. PEC produces just 3.5 per cent of Ontario’s wine. There are
30 vineyards, but they’re small, each producing only 2-3,000 cases a year.
The workmanship that goes into those wines is remarkable. Some of them are
very special, one of a kind.
V > Ontario is known for having the right climate and soil for producing
certain wines particularly well. Do you have a favourite Ontario varietal?
Or a favourite style that is produced here?
DO > We produce very good Rieslings. They’ve become quite luscious with a
nice feel on the tongue. I like to enjoy a glass of Riesling sitting on my back deck
watching the sun go down.
V>
EAST & MAIN BISTRO
270 Main Street,
Wellington
613-399-5420
eastandmain.ca
DO > Right now I’m getting excellent fresh pickerel from a local fishery. I would
serve it pan fried with a few simple steamed vegetables and winemaker Dan
Sullivan’s Rosehall Run Cuvée County Chardonnay. I like its light lemon colour
on the eye and its beautiful citrus acidity on the tongue.
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Characterful
Chardonnays
Chardonnay is known as the “blank canvas”
grape. Why? For one, the grape itself can
show flavours ranging from crisp orchard
fruit to luscious tropical fruit, and a whole
taste spectrum in between. Then there’s
the grape’s affinity for oak styling and other
winemaking flourishes. Which means
Chardonnay gives Ontario’s skilled winemakers
almost limitless options for creating wines
with character and flair.
LIGHTHALL CHARDONNAY 2010
VQA Prince Edward County
Serves up notions of coconut oil,
buttery popcorn, sunny melon and
citrus, juicy pear and stony mineral.
Full-bodied & Rich
278226 (XD) 750 mL $25.00
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BACHELDER NIAGARA
CHARDONNAY 2011
VQA Niagara Peninsula
Crisp apple, pear, orchard blossoms,
citrus zest, pineapple and crushed
rocks with a touch of smoke.
Full-bodied & Rich
302083 (XD) 750 mL $29.95
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NORMAN HARDIE
UNFILTERED CHARDONNAY 2010
Intense and smoky with notes of pear
and wet stone. Vibrant and focused.
Full-bodied & Rich
184432 (XD)
750 mL $35.00
92 points (John Szabo, M.S.)
SEE PAGES 41 TO 43.
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fast fact
Lighthall is one of
only four wineries situated on Prince Edward
County’s southernmost
peninsula, beyond the
town of Milford. The lake
effect from three sides
creates a mild, gently
breezy climate perfect
for ripening grapes
slowly while retaining
their acidic crispness.
fast fact
What do you call
someone who makes
Chardonnay in Niagara,
Oregon and Burgundy?
Inspired? Dedicated?
Determined to uncover
the greatest possible
expression of the
grape? Thomas
Bachelder is all that,
and more.
fast fact
Not only is this wine
unfiltered, but the
yeasts that fermented
it, as with all of Norman
Hardie’s wines, are
wild and natural. These
wines have garnered
Hardie extensive
international praise.
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Characterful
Chardonnays
fast fact
A leader in environmental initiatives
with a comprehensive vision: Flat
Rock’s geothermal heating and cooling
system was the first installed by an
Ontario winery, and a portion of the
sales from this wine supports the
Ontario Association of Food Banks.
FLAT ROCK CELLARS
GOOD KHARMA
CHARDONNAY 2010
Niagara Peninsula
Big and rich with notes of
pear, pineapple, smoke and
buttered popcorn. Enjoy with
grilled chicken or seafood.
Full-bodied & Rich
356873 (XD) 750 mL
$16.95
1
Featured as our
Wine of the Month
CATTAIL CREEK BARREL
FERMENTED SMALL LOT
CHARDONNAY 2010
VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara
Peninsula
Rich and robust with buttered
toast, coconut oil, baked apple,
pineapple and smoke, and
a lovely creamy mouthfeel.
Full-bodied & Rich
348987 (XD) 750 mL
$24.95
2
SEE PAGES 41 AND 42.
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fast fact
Ontario’s reputation
for crisp and bright
Chardonnay grows with
each vintage, and this
outstanding example
demonstrates our
capacity to create rich
and complex wines
through the traditional
Burgundian practice
of barrel fermention.
Aromatic
Whites
Cool climates like ours are
ideal for creating fresh
and fragrant aromatic white
wines that retain brilliant
crispness, from the lively
spice of Gewürz to the
alluring vibrancy of Pinot Gris.
DANIEL LENKO
GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2009
Complex aromas of rose,
citrus, honey and clove.
Balanced and attractive.
fast fact
Pinot Gris, one of the
noble grapes of Alsace,
is acquiring increasing
interest from Ontario
winemakers. Fielding is
particularly adept with
it, producing wines of
considerable structure
that express a great
depth of fruit character.
356832 (XD) 750 mL
$24.95
2
88 points (Rick VanSickle)
FIELDING PINOT GRIS
2012
Quite expressive with
nectarine, melon, citrus
and fresh flowers and a
satiny mouthfeel.
251108 (D) 750 mL
$21.95
1
FOR COMPLETE TASTING
NOTES, SEE PAGE 42.
fast fact
With his love for fast cars and antique
machines, his respect for tradition
and his eye trained on the future,
Daniel Lenko embodies the fine
equilibrium between convention and
innovation that’s at the heart of
Ontario winemaking like nobody else.
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Lora Kirk | CHEF, RUBY WATCHCO
Ruby’s four-course prix-fixe menu changes every day
according to what’s local and seasonal. Call it comfort
food with flair in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood.
V INTAGES >
Why does Ruby Watchco feature Ontario wines?
L ORA K IRK > The concept of our menu is using food from local farmers and
growers within a 100-mile radius and that includes wines being produced
here. There are some wonderful wines in Niagara and Prince Edward County,
but not a lot of people know how great they are. I like to educate people
and raise their awareness about Ontario’s wines.
the restaurant’s dishes, but are there also dishes created
specifically to pair with local wines?
LK > I think they go hand in hand. Because our food is local, it goes well with
Ontario wines. Usually I create the menus and then go through and pick the
wines that will go best, but when someone like Norm Hardie comes in late
in the day with zucchini and heirloom tomatoes he grows at his vineyard in
Prince Edward County, we get excited and will create something from them to
go with his wines. We’re always showcasing the wine in some fashion.
other countries?
V>
LK > I think we’re getting a better reputation. But still, not a lot of people are
educated about Ontario wines. I think they are kind of hard to compare with
the big shooters who have been doing this a lot longer than we have. Are we
there yet? Maybe. Will we be there soon? For sure. Ontario winemakers are
doing some amazing things.
Ontario varietal? Or a favourite style that is produced here?
V>
LK > I’m a wine lover in general. But I’m a huge fan of Pinot Noir from
Norman Hardie. Ontario has some great Rieslings too. I find them well
balanced and not super sweet, which makes them very food friendly. And
there are some very good sparkling wines here.
V>
LK > Right now I would create a salad out of shaved zucchini, shaved Parmesan,
RUBY WATCHCO
730 Queen Street East,
Toronto
416-465-0100
rubywatchco.ca
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spiced almonds and a little scallion goat yogurt. Maybe some salt-roasted
grapes for a little oomph. It would be light and fresh and I would pair it with
Norman Hardie’s Chardonnay. The wine’s crisp citrus notes would give a
perfect balance on the tongue.
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Sublime
Sparklers
Who doesn’t love bubbles?
There’s something magical
about sparkling wine that
adds that touch of effervescence to an occasion. The
best bubblies in the world are
made in the time-honoured
traditional method made
famous in Champagne, a
hands-on approach that
Ontario’s talented vintners
have mastered.
fast fact
The traditional grapes
of Champagne, Pinot
Noir and Chardonnay,
have helped establish
Ontario as a wine
region to be reckoned
with. This traditional
method sparkler,
made of Chardonnay,
shows why we’re
a go-to region for
sparkling wines.
HENRY OF PELHAM CUVÉE
CATHARINE ESTATE BLANC DE
BLANC “CARTE BLANCHE” 2007
VQA Short Hills Bench,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario,
Méthode Traditionnelle
(Henry of Pelham Estate Winery)
Classy and elegant. White flowers and
toast. Crisp, with limestone minerality.
Rich & Complex
315200 (XD) 750 mL $44.95
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JACKSON-TRIGGS ENTOURAGE
GRAND RESERVE MÉTHODE
CLASSIQUE BRUT 2009
Crisp apple, pear, sweetgrass and
lemon custard with brioche and
pastry notes. Excellent balance and
a complex finish.
Rich & Complex
234161 (D) 750 mL $22.95
SEE PAGE 40.
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fast fact
Ontario’s climate is cool
enough to allow grapes to
achieve the acidity necessary for making sparkling
wines, and to maintain
it long enough for the
development of character.
It’s a balance that is
setting Ontario’s Méthode
Traditionnelle wines apart.
Intense
Icewine
How sweet it is, our gift to the wine
world. There are just a miniscule
number of vineyards on the planet
where this unique wine style is even
possible, and thanks to our reliably
cold winters, Ontario is blessed with
more of them than any other region.
Truly a local specialty, it’s what
originally launched us onto the international wine stage.
fast fact
Stratus winemaker J-L Groux
is a master of assemblage: that
is, the art of the blend. His
innovative application of blending to Icewine has opened
even further possibilities for
Ontario’s signature style.
fast fact
Vidal Icewine established Ontario’s
potential as a world-class winemaking
region. Reif has been a part of this
story since 1984, earning impressive
accolades for themselves while underlining Ontario’s international reputation.
REIF VIDAL ICEWINE 2011
VQA Niagara River
Classic apricot, pear and
honey flavours with brilliant
acidity for balance. Chill
and sip, or mix into summer
cocktails.
Lusciously Sweet
544791 (S) 200 mL
$24.95
1
HHHHJ (Michael Pinkus)
STRATUS RED ICEWINE
2012
Wonderfully rich, intense
strawberry jam character
joined by cherry pie and red
pepper jelly. Tangy and delicious.
Lusciously Sweet
056689 (S) 200 mL
$39.95
2
SEE PAGE 40.
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Brad Long | CHEF AND OWNER, CAFÉ BELONG
Located at Toronto’s bustling Evergreen Brick Works,
Café Belong is dedicated to sustainable local food,
and to fostering a connection between the farmers
who grow it and the people who enjoy it.
V INTAGES >
Why do you feature Ontario wines at Café Belong?
I am hard-core local and Ontario wines are part of my overall
philosophy. Our restaurant is located beside one of the best markets in
Toronto. We have so many good products in this country and I always try to
use what is close to home. Serving Ontario wines is a natural for me.
B RAD L ONG >
Presumably you include many wines on your list to complement
the dishes you craft, but do you also create dishes specifically to
pair with certain Ontario wines you love?
V>
BL > I subscribe to the theory that naturally occurring wines and foods go
together. There is a natural symbiosis with terroir. I craft dishes on my menu
all the time by seasoning my foods so that they will go with a particular wine.
If you achieve the right balance of sweet, sour, salt, umami, the dish will
complement any wine. Sometimes people come in and they say, ‘You don’t
have any big Cabs or Syrahs on your wine list.’ And I tell them these wines
don’t go well with the food that I serve. If they insist I say, ‘Okay, try this
Meritage from Niagara.’ Then I’ll back up on the acid and add more salt to
the food they’ve ordered to make it pair better.
other countries?
V>
BL > Without any hesitation, I would say we have cold-climate wines in Ontario
that are as good as anywhere on the planet. If you think Ontario wines are
inferior, then you haven’t tasted them. We have great winemakers, we have
great soils and we produce great wines.
Ontario varietal? Or a favourite style that’s produced here?
V>
BL > I love the Burgundies, in particular Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. I love the
Chardonnays from Hidden Bench and Tawse. I love Pinots from the County.
And Charles Baker’s Riesling – he does it with such love. Hinterland is producing
wonderful sparkling wines, and 13th Street too.
V>
BL > I buy wild mushrooms from a place near Collingwood called Northern
CAFÉ BELONG
550 Bayview Avenue,
#100, Toronto
416-901-8234
cafebelong.ca
Woods. One of my favourites is Lion’s Mane, a woolly looking, beautiful
fungus. I would love to create a vegetarian dish of charred Lion’s Mane
mushrooms with grilled asparagus. I would serve it with a Charles Baker
Ivan Vineyard Riesling. Oh, that would be lovely!
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Precise Pinots
It’s been said that Pinot Noir is the trickiest of all wine
grapes. Requiring just the right growing conditions
and the utmost care in all aspects of its handling and
winemaking, it’s no wonder it’s called “the heartbreak
grape.” Thanks to the dedication of our growers and
winemakers (with some help from Mother Nature),
Ontario is one of the fortunate wine regions able to show
that Pinot Noir’s rewards are well worth the effort.
TAWSE GROWERS BLEND
PINOT NOIR 2010
Cherry, raspberry, cranberry and earth
aromas and flavours. Savoury and silky.
Medium-bodied & Fruity
130989 (XD) 750 mL $26.95
2
90 points (Rick VanSickle)
COYOTE’S RUN RED PAW VINEYARD
PINOT NOIR 2011
VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula
Red cherry, cured meat and woodsmoke.
Elegant and impressive with fine tannins
for structure. Serve with lamb chops or
planked salmon.
079228 (XD)
2
750 mL $22.95
LE CLOS JORDANNE VILLAGE
RESERVE PINOT NOIR 2010
Red cherry, strawberry and cranberry
plus sandalwood, smoke and vanilla.
Interesting combo of weightiness
and delicacy.
033894 (XD) 750 mL $30.00
NOTES, SEE PAGES 43 AND 44.
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fast fact
Canadian Wine
Access Magazine’s
Canadian Winery
of the Year in 2010,
2011 and 2012,
Tawse is a leading
voice in Ontario’s
surging reputation
as a destination for
premium quality
winemaking.
fast fact
The red-coloured, ironrich loam of Red Paw
vineyard is a rarity in
Niagara. Combined with
Pinot Noir’s almost
unparalleled ability to
express terroir, the
result is the creation of
truly extraordinary
wines from a truly
extraordinary place.
fast fact
Le Clos Jordanne may be the most
Burgundian of all Ontario producers,
focusing only on terroir-expressive
Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from
their vineyards in Niagara. LCJ was
instrumental in elevating the rep of
Ontario Pinot Noir on the world stage,
and continues to impress.
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John W. Maxwell | PROPRIETOR, ALLEN’S
Allen’s has been a neighbourhood institution
on Toronto’s Danforth Avenue since 1987.
Inspired by New York’s Irish-American saloonstyle restaurants, it takes traditional pub fare
to a new level.
V INTAGES >
Why do you feature Ontario wines at Allen’s?
J OHN M AXWELL > My aim is to present the widest selection of VQA wines. Our
wine list is exclusively VQA and 90 per cent of the 50 or 60 bottles on it are
Ontario wines. With what’s in our cellar, we have without question the largest
number of VQA wines ever assembled in the world. I live in Ontario. I work
in Ontario. I find it absolutely insensible that restaurants here would not present
the wines of this region. The very idea of not drinking the wines of one’s own
country is incomprehensible.
the dishes you craft, but do you also create dishes specifically to
pair with Ontario wines you love?
JM > We do wine events and when winemakers ask us to do food pairings
we do that. But I feel that those dinners are too contrived and they make people
feel that wine is only for special occasions. The idea of pairing intimidates
people and makes them less adventurous. I encourage people to be less formal,
to believe that good wine goes with good food. Pomposity has to be removed
from the enjoyment of wine. All food/wine decisions are right as long as you
enjoy the experience.
other countries?
V>
JM > They’re as good as the wines of any other country. We have critics from
all over the world coming to visit our vineyards but many consumers aren’t
aware of it. We’re such a young region but winemakers from across the world
come to be part of this adventure. I want to be part of this adventure, too.
I’m so proud to be operating where such brilliant wines are being made.
producing certain wines particularly well. Do you have a
favourite Ontario varietal? Or a favourite style that is produced
in the province?
V>
JM > I would say we should focus on our Rieslings and Cab Francs because
they do extraordinarily well in our climate and soil. Unfortunately consumers
are not particularly enthusiastic about either. I’m in favour of blended wines.
I buy a lot of them because of my own preferences. Varietal wines are often
one dimensional.
ALLEN’S
143 Danforth Avenue,
Toronto
416-463-3086
allens.to
V>
JM > Any good food made from Ontario produce pairs well with any good
Ontario wine.
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VINTAGES 23
Beautiful
Red Blends
Many of the world’s great wine regions
have embraced the art of the blend as a
route to complex, balanced, long-lived
red wines that are greater than the sum
of their parts. Here in Ontario where
our reds tend towards savoury notes and
textural elegance, blending can combine
intriguing individual varieties to make
something truly exquisite.
fast fact
TAWSE SKETCHES CABERNET/MERLOT
2011
Red and black currants. Raspberry and
cocoa. Bright and tasty with a smoke-kissed
finish. Enjoy with grilled steaks.
130252 (XD) 750 mL $20.95
2
Featured in Arrive in Style
VINTAGE INK MARK OF PASSION
MERLOT/CABERNET 2010
Pretty notes of raspberry and herbs with some
tobacco. Smooth and soft with fine tannins.
250209 (XD) 750 mL $17.95
2
88 points (David Lawrason)
THE FOREIGN AFFAIR
THE CONSPIRACY 2011
Pleasant and pure with lots of succulent
dark fruit. Chocolate notes on the finish.
149237 (XD) 750 mL $19.95
2
THE ORGANIZED CRIME
PIPE DOWN 2011
VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
(Ross Wise)
Bumbleberry pie, currants, mocha spice,
and hickory. Spicy ripe berry and cherry fruit.
Long and complex. Pair with grilled steaks.
356865 (XD) 750 mL $22.20
2
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGE 44.
24 VINTAGES
This blend of 57% Cabernet Franc,
27% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16%
Merlot is a fine example of a premiumquality Bordeaux blend from Ontario:
Rooted in the classic grapes of Bordeaux,
but distinctly Ontario in the glass.
fast fact
Vintage Ink is a virtual winery, which
allows winemaker
Keith Bown to take
full advantage of
grapes sourced from
some of Ontario’s
best vineyards to
style wines that will
be forever etched in
your memory.
fast fact
They can’t really expect you to
stay quiet about this mostly
Cab Sauv and Cab Franc, can
they? The cat’s out of the
bag already – the whole world
knows Ontario produces outstanding Bordeaux-style blends.
fast fact
There’s nothing underhanded going
on here: Foreign Affair is quite
upfront about taking Cabernet
Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes
and drying them, using the ripasso
method perfected in Italy’s Veneto
region, to add richness and depth.
VINTAGES 25
William Predhomme | SENIOR SOMMELIER, CANOE
Situated on the top floor of the Toronto-Dominion
Centre, Canoe is the jewel in the Oliver &
Bonacini crown. The restaurant is committed to
celebrating regional Canadian cuisine.
V INTAGES >
Why do you feature Ontario wines at Canoe?
W ILLIAM P REDHOMME > Canoe is a Canadian restaurant. We use locally sourced
ingredients because we are trying to define our national food culture. It’s only
appropriate that we feature Canadian wines. We have a wine list of about
500 and we try to make sure at least 20 per cent of our list is local.
the dishes you craft, but does Canoe also create dishes specifically
to pair with Ontario wines you love?
WP > Our chef is very open-minded and if a guest requests something to go
with a certain wine we do that all the time. We also hold winemakers’ dinners,
which means creating menus to highlight specific wines.
other countries?
V>
WP > I think they’re as good as they’ve ever been. In some instances we are at
a world-class level. Ontario is a cool-climate region and the varietals that do
well are Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cab Franc. Still, Ontario is like
a newborn at this and we need to try and figure out what we do best. But
we’re progressing extremely fast. We’ve barely scratched the surface of what’s
possible. A big challenge is getting the right price-quality ratio. We’re just
finding our footing on this in Ontario. There’s a whole world of wines out there
and if they’re too pricey people won’t buy them.
Ontario varietal? Or a favourite style that’s produced here?
V>
WP > We do sparkling wines very well. We also do a very good job with Chards
as long as they’re not over manipulated. Often we’re tempted to make
Chardonnay too oaky or buttery, or even too lean. Cab Franc is doing very
well in Ontario too, and Syrahs are definitely showing promise. They’re a
personal favourite of mine.
V>
CANOE
54th Floor,
Toronto-Dominion Centre,
66 Wellington Street West,
Toronto
416-364-0054
oliverbonacini.com/canoe
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WP > I would serve Hinterland Les Etoiles sparkling wine from Prince Edward
County with East Coast oysters. That would be very pretty – a Canadian take
on a classic pairing.
VINTAGES 27
Beguiling
Bordeaux Varietals
The classic grapes of Bordeaux hail from a region
famed for cool climes and marine influence, so
it’s little wonder they’ve found a home in the vineyards of Ontario. Warmer vintages (such as 2010)
bring out these grapes’ depth of fruit and textural
roundness while milder vintages highlight spicy,
savoury and brambly notions.
COOPER’S HAWK
CABERNET FRANC RESERVE 2010
VQA Lake Erie North Shore
(Rori McCaw)
Blackberry and tobacco aromas with
blackberry and blueberry on the
palate. Juicy with nice tannic backbone.
335729 (XD) 750 mL $39.95
HHHJK
(Michael Pinkus)
2
SUE-ANN STAFF MERLOT 2010
Notes of dark chocolate cake and
chocolate-cherry syrup with red cherry
and raspberry. Smooth and plush.
Pair with grilled or braised meats.
358416 (XD) 750 mL $17.95
2
Featured in Local Find
New at VINTAGES
SEE PAGE 43.
fast fact
Cabernet Franc is a critical component
in many of Bordeaux’s greatest wines,
and is one of the cornerstone grapes
of Ontario winemaking. In Ontario, Cab
Franc also creates top-flight single
varietal wines.
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fast fact
Sue-Ann Staff has
twice been recognized
as one of the world’s
top four “Women
in Wine” at the International Wine and
Spirits Awards in
London. A world-class
winemaker defining
Ontario as a world-class
wine region.
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Find out what other favourite
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VINTAGES 29
CRITICAL
THINKING
Last year, we reported on some of the very positive press
coverage and stellar reviews Ontario wines were getting
abroad. The excitement hasn’t died down, as a tasting of
100+ Canadian wines this past May in London, England,
showed. There, the praise flowed freely as top sommeliers,
wine writers, and critics sampled some of what we do
best here in Ontario: Rieslings, Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs,
Bordeaux varieties and blends, sparklers and Icewine.
On the following pages, we present a more in-depth international perspective on Ontario’s signature Riesling,
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, from three wine experts.
30 VINTAGES
Ian D’Agata
| INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR
Director of the International Wine Academy and a judge
at the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards, Ian D’Agata
regularly tastes the world’s finest wines. He counts Ontario
Riesling among them; here, he tells us why.
ntario is one of the premier cool-climate viticulture
areas of the world, especially relative to Pinot Noir and
Chardonnay. And of course there’s no battle with
Riesling. Ontario’s is already better than any other New World
winemaking region. In the many blind tastings I hold in Italy
where Ontario wines go head to head with other more famous
Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and Rieslings, the fact is they score
extremely well, and are always in the same league as the other
famous names. And at times they’re the best of the lot.
Especially Ontario Riesling: I can’t even begin to tell you the
resounding success these wines have in tastings and dinners
held in Italy, which is a fairly Riesling-crazy country.
Ontario Rieslings are world-class – in my view the best of any
New World country. And I don’t mean just the Riesling
Icewines, which are world-class wines, but the dry ones too.
They represent a “third way” to Riesling, in between the alcoholic
structured versions of Alsace and the dainty floral versions
of the Mosel. The juicy, peachy
softness of Rieslings from the
Lincoln Lakeshore is completely
different than the steely minerality
of many wines from the Benches,
and even there, wines from
Twenty Mile Bench are completely
different from those of the
Beamsville Bench.
Ontario
Rieslings
are world-class
– the best of
any New World
country.
PHOTO COURTESY DECANTER
O
ITALY-BASED IAN D’AGATA IS
THE CORRESPONDENT FOR
ITALY, BORDEAUX, AND
CANADA FOR STEPHEN TANZER’S
INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR.
It’s a remarkable stroke of luck for
Ontario wines, differences that
need to be slowly taught to wine
lovers, so that one day everyone will be able to appreciate
the many Burgundian-like terroirs present in Ontario. Far from
turning wine into a game for geeks, learning and knowing
about these subtle nuances will only further everyone’s enjoyment and appreciation.
VINTAGES 31
Steven Spurrier
| DECANTER MAGAZINE
A champion of French wine and the driving force
behind the 1976 Judgment of Paris, Steven Spurrier
is also a fan of Ontario wine. Here, he shares his
enthusiasm for our Chardonnay.
hardonnay reacts very well to its terroir – it does much
better in a cool climate, which you’ve got in Ontario.
A cool climate brings out lovely notions of white flowers
and yellow flowers in Chardonnay, and lovely crisp fruit.
Perhaps most importantly, it keeps its precision.
C
PHOTO BY STEVEN ELPHICK
Ontario is making lemony, quite lean, very well-expressed
Chardonnays. Lean to me is a positive. When I use that word
about wine, I’m not talking about green or under-ripe wine.
When it’s negative it goes green. On the other hand, I don’t like
blowsy, inarticulate wine. A wine without acidity is a wine
without point, in my view. To me, lean is always a positive in
wine, because it means precision.
BASED IN ENGLAND, STEVEN
SPURRIER IS CONSULTANT EDITOR
FOR DECANTER AND CHAIRMAN
OF THE WORLD WINE AWARDS.
32 VINTAGES
Chardonnay’s personality comes from the place it’s grown.
Chardonnay in my view is not a varietal wine, it’s a terroir wine.
People plant Chardonnay because it reacts according to
where it’s grown. At the same time, the Chardonnay grape has
an inherent acidity, which
lends itself to structure and
longevity. I like structure
and verticality in wines, and for
that, the acidity has to balance
the fruit. So much of what we
enjoy about wine – complexity,
longevity – is about balance.
Chardonnay
in my view is
not a varietal
wine, it’s a
terroir wine.
Wines are so individual and so
different depending on where
they’re grown. No wine region can successfully emulate
another, and nor should it try. The goal should be to express
one’s own terroir – one’s own individuality.
Allen Meadows
| BURGHOUND.COM
Critic Allen Meadows is also a prolific speaker
who is considered the definitive authority on Burgundy.
A lover (naturally) of Pinot Noir, he speaks about
Ontario’s take here.
here are some really lovely wines in Ontario, and that’s
not an accident. You either have terroir or you don’t. The
regions of Ontario have a “there there,” that is, a sense
of identity tied to the place the wine is grown.
What intrigued me about Ontario
Pinot was that the better examples
had minerality to them – and that
is the hardest thing to get in wine.
Burgundy has it; you occasionally
see it in New Zealand; in California
you rarely see it, but when you do
it’s very impressive; and Oregon is
all over the map – some have it,
most don’t. In Ontario you have the
ability to get minerality, allied
with the acidity to make the wines
refreshing, plus get phenolic
ripeness. It’s the Goldilocks factor. What I call the razor’s edge.
The wines have energy, they have tension – they are alive in
your mouth.
The Pinot
Noirs have
energy,
they have
tension – they
are alive in
your mouth.
The hardest thing for New World winemakers is to accept what
their vineyard has to say. If you have the perspective that
Pinot Noir is the messenger, and not the message, then it’s not
a varietal wine. You are using Pinot Noir to express something
in the soil that can’t be expressed otherwise. The challenge is
to find a voice that speaks uniquely of your specific vineyard
in Beamsville Bench or Prince Edward County. The exciting
thing about growing Pinot in Ontario right now is the sense of
discovery. People are figuring out what their vineyards have
to say. For someone who’s passionate about making wine,
that’s extremely exciting.
PHOTO BY ERICA MEADOWS
T
FOUNDER OF BURGHOUND.COM,
CALIFORNIA-BASED ALLEN
MEADOWS IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S
FOREMOST WRITERS ON PINOT NOIR
AND CHARDONNAY. IN ADDITION TO
BURGUNDY, HE REGULARLY COVERS
CALIFORNIA AND OREGON.
VINTAGES 33
LOCAL
FIND
An insider’s
guide to great
Ontario wines.
1.
2.
Astrid Brummer,
Ontario Wine Buyer
Now That’s
Rich
Fifth-generation winemaker
Sue-Ann Staff makes her wines on
a 200-year-old estate in Jordan,
Ontario, where her family has been
growing grapes for a century. So if
you’re impressed by the richness
of its history, just wait till you try
the wine itself! From Niagara’s
warm and sunny 2010 vintage – a
wonderful year for Merlot – comes
this rich, robust, silky-smooth
beauty of a Merlot that serves up
decadent chocolaty flavours along
with juicy cherry and raspberry
fruit. Open up a bottle and pair
with flavourful meat dishes, and
you’ll be counting your blessings.
SUE-ANN STAFF
MERLOT 2010
358416 (XD) 750 mL
$17.95 2
For complete tasting
note see page 43.
I love it
because...
Deep flavours and plush texture
invite nicely textured meat dishes.
It's made by a winemaker at
the top of her game.
3.
Merlot is a well-known
international grape that finds
beautiful expression here.
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ANAKOTA HELENA
DAKOTA VINEYARD
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2008
Knights Valley,
Sonoma County, California
Blueberries, blackberries and
licorice. Structured, dense and
balanced. Simply compelling.
VIADER PROPRIETARY
RED 2009
Napa Valley, California
Complex aromas and flavours
of blackberry, cherry, chocolate, smoky oak and spice.
95 points (Wine Enthusiast)
994004 (XD) 750 mL
$134.95 2
93 points (erobertparker.com)
180984 (XD) 750 mL
JIM BARRY
THE McRAE WOOD
$89.95 3
SHIRAZ 2008
CAKEBREAD
Clare Valley, South Australia
DANCING BEAR RANCH
Intense black fruit with
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Howell Mountain,
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(Joseph Phelps)
737817 (XD) 750 mL
Classic Howell Mountain,
rugged and rustic, with notes $59.95 2
of savory herbs, dried berry,
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91 points (winespectator.com)
220459 (XD) 750 mL
$155.95 2
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CHENIN BLANC
RESERVE 2011
WO Stellenbosch,
Stellenbosch, South Africa
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green melon.
CHÂTEAU SUDUIRAUT
2009
AC Sauternes, 1er Cru,
Bordeaux, France
Balanced and pure.
Complete and composed.
Honey, quince and clementine notes. Drink now till
2050.
PATRICIUS 5
PUTTONYOS TOKAJI
ASZÚ 2000
Hungary
Rich and structured.
Candied lemon and smoky
minerality. Grapefruit peel
note on the finish.
92 points (winespectator.com)
98 points (erobertparker.com) 095901 (S) 500 mL
91 points (winespectator.com) 192054 375 mL
$42.95 2
339762 (XD) 750 mL
$74.85 2
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CHÂTEAU HAUT
IGT Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
BARONS DE ROTHSCHILD CONDISSAS 2009
ROSÉ BRUT CHAMPAGNE AC Médoc, Bordeaux,
(Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi)
AC, Champagne, France
France
Dark brooding black fruit.
Bright aromas and flavours of (Jean Guyon)
Densely flavoured and spicy.
red berries, candied orange
Incense and acacia flowers. 93 points (winespectator.com)
and mineral. Focused with Cassis and touches of smoke.
951210 (XD) 750 mL
a tangy persistence.
Rich and full.
$62.95 2
91 points (International
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192070 (XD) 750 mL
263723 (XD) 750 mL
$68.85 2
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1
2
3
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preference.
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be enjoyed now by some but we feel that it will develop
favourably under ideal cellaring conditions.
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SPIRITS
BRANDY
MARC DE BOURGOGNE ÉGRAPPÉ
RÉSERVE DU CARDINAL
France
(Cherry Rocher)
TASTING NOTE: Floral and generously aromatic.
Notes of vanilla, pear, carob bean, spice and wood.
Rich and delicious (if you’ll pardon the obvious but
it is true!). Additional notes of earth and nuts in the
mouth deliver even more complexity. The perfect
digestif for that special evening when making the
right impression is key, or for simply treating
yourself like royalty – and why not, you deserve it.
(VINTAGES panel, Oct. 2012)
321422
700 mL $36.95
COGNAC
PIERRE FERRAND 1840 COGNAC
AC Grande Champagne,
1er Cru de Cognac
TASTING NOTE: Attractive amber/old gold color.
The elevated spirit level is apparent right from the
first sniff, along with more subtle aspects such as
sawdust, pastry dough and oak. Flavor profile is
guided entirely by the abv (90 proof) which lends
an element of “grip” that is unusual for Cognac.
Excellent. Special Designation: Excellent, Highly
Recommended. Score: 94 (Ultimate Spirits
Challenge, 2012)
335695
750 mL $64.95
FORTIFIED
on the cover
Back:
Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Gold Label
Chardonnay 2012 Monterey County, California, USA
(708305, $19.95, page 44)
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
(943472, $87.95, page 47)
Corte Pavone Brunello di Montalcino 2007
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (237263, $49.95, page 58)
QUINTA DE VENTOZELO
VINTAGE PORT 2003
DOC Douro, Not Filtered
(Villa Nova de Gaia)
TASTING NOTE: Still in the flush of youth, this
creamy-textured vintage Port strikes all the right
notes, from complex aromas to powerful flavors.
Blackberry, plum and earth notes finish long,
buttressed by supple tannins. Based on the rapid
maturation of the 2001 and 2002, drink this
one from 2010-2020. Score: 92 (Joe Czerwinski,
Wine Enthusiast, June 2006)
Sweet
336354 (S)
750 mL $48.95
2
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2013 VINTAGES 39
DESSERT WINE
SPARKLING WINE
KOURTAKI MUSCAT OF SAMOS
PDO Samos, Greece
HENRY OF PELHAM CUVÉE
CATHARINE ESTATE BLANC DE BLANC
“CARTE BLANCHE” 2007
VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario, Méthode Traditionnelle
(Henry of Pelham Estate Winery)
TASTING NOTE: Great muscat here from an isle
of the eastern Aegean that is famous for this
variety. This has very lifted, fine, fragrant aromas
of dried apricot/mango, lychee, ginger and chai –
all nicely exotic and appealing. It’s full bodied,
smooth and sweet but not at all cloying thanks to
wonderful balance. It’s opulent yet precise, with
excellent length. Tasted May 2011. Score: 92
(David Lawrason, winealign.com, May 10, 2011)
938407 (S)
750 mL $14.95
1
TASTING NOTE: The new “Carte Blanche” cuvée
from Henry of Pelham is a classy and elegant wine,
with plenty of yeasty-toasty autolysis, tarragon and
inviting white flower aromas. The palate is tight,
crisp, essentially bone dry, with plenty of limestone
– chalky minerality and terrific, lingering finish. Fine
new addition to Pelham’s line up, and to Ontario
bubbly at large. Tasted October 2012. Score: 90
(John Szabo, M.S., winealign.com, Oct. 17, 2012)
Rich & Complex
315200 (XD)
750 mL $44.95
2
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ICEWINE
REIF VIDAL ICEWINE 2011
VQA Niagara River, Ontario
TASTING NOTE: The nose is apricot, pear, lemon
drop with honey wrapped around everything ...
on the palate there’s honeyed orange-apricot and
lemon, but all with great acidity keeping it from
being cloying ... the finish is medium in length
with lemon drop nuances – and all wonderfully
balanced. Score: HHHHJ (Michael Pinkus,
ontariowinereview.com, Feb. 20, 2013)
Lusciously Sweet
544791 (S)
200 mL $24.95
1
JACKSON-TRIGGS ENTOURAGE
GRAND RESERVE MÉTHODE CLASSIQUE
BRUT 2009
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
TASTING NOTE: Made in the traditional method
of Champagne, this offers enticing notions of
crisp apple, pear, sweetgrass and lemon custard.
It’s quite toasty on the palate with brioche and
pastry notes, plus a pleasing hayloft quality, all
underscored by bright acidity and fresh fruit.
Excellent balance throughout, with a complex
finish. Pair with caviar, tempura, sushi or smoked
trout. (VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
Rich & Complex
234161 (D)
750 mL $22.95
2
STRATUS RED ICEWINE 2012
GRAHAM BECK BRUT ROSÉ
WO Western Cape, South Africa,
Méthode Cap Classique
TASTING NOTE: Wonderfully rich, intense
strawberry jam character joined by cherry pie
and red pepper jelly notions. It’s bright and tangy,
with good acidity bringing balance and lift.
Gorgeous strawberry jam echoes in the mouth,
so much so you’ll wish you could spread it on
toast. For an unforgettable taste sensation, pair
this with waffles topped with berry preserves and
a scoop of vanilla ice cream. (VINTAGES panel,
July 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Strawberry infused NV bubbly;
latest equal partners chardonnay & pinot.
Creamy mousse, savoury & cherry flavours –
‘great for salmon or foie gras’ says cellarmaster
Pieter Ferreira. Special Designation: Good Value.
Score: HHHHK (Cathy van Zyl, MW, Platter’s
South African Wine Guide, 2013)
Lusciously Sweet
056689 (S)
Medium-bodied & Flavourful
175588 (D)
750 mL $19.95
200 mL $39.95
40 VINTAGES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2013
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1
CHÂTEAU GAUDRELLE
BRUT CRÉMANT DE LOIRE
AC, Loire, France
(Alexandre Monmousseau)
LOXAREL SÀNIGER BRUT NATURE
RESERVA
DO Penedès, Traditional Method
TASTING NOTE: ... Even better is the slightly
richer, more honey and lemon-scented and
flavored non-vintage Cremant de Loire. A blend
of equal parts Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay
aged for a minimum of 18 to 24 months in their
cellars before disgorgement, this is a real beauty
and a superb wine. Score: 92 (Robert Parker Jr.,
erobertparker.com, June 2012)
Mineral notes are quite prominent on the nose,
with nice fruit and a leesy richness. Mouthfilling
with a pleasing mousse and refreshing acidity.
Lots of mineral on the tangy finish. Enjoy
this with poached salmon or steamed mussels.
(VINTAGES panel, Aug. 2013)
348813 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
1
Biodynamic product
339986 (D)
750 mL $19.95
1
CANADA – WHITE WINE
ONTARIO
BELCANTO DI BELLUSSI
PROSECCO DI VALDOBBIADENE
SUPERIORE
DOCG, Veneto, Italy
BACHELDER NIAGARA
CHARDONNAY 2011
TASTING NOTE: Aromatically quite shy, but this
has good structure and intensity on the palate.
Acids are crisp, and the palate comes across as
more or less dry; above average length. Solid.
Tasted October 2012. Score: 88 (John Szabo, M.S.,
winealign.com, Oct. 2012)
Light & Fruity
053215 (D)
750 mL $17.95
1
TASTING NOTE: An impressively intense nose
with crisp apple, pear, orchard blossoms, citrus
zest, pineapple and crushed rocks with a touch
of smoke. Oak more evident on the palate with
rich mineral and orchard fruit also prevalent.
Tangy, crisp finish with an excellent length and
complexity. Pair this with smoked turkey breast,
lobster tail, or grilled lake trout. (VINTAGES panel,
July 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
302083 (XD)
750 mL $29.95
2
BERNARD-MASSARD BRUT
CUVÉE DE L’ÉCUSSON
Luxembourg, Méthode Traditionnelle
CATTAIL CREEK BARREL FERMENTED
SMALL LOT CHARDONNAY 2010
TASTING NOTE: Pinot blanc, chardonnay, riesling
and pinot noir. Cool and crisp on the nose, full of
green apple and citrus, plus a decent dose of
yeastiness. The palate has riveting acid, making this
appear bone dry and lively. A perfect aperitif style
that’s also stylish and classy – something a bit
unusual to introduce your friends to. Tasted July
2010. Score: 89 (John Szabo, M.S., winealign.com,
Aug. 12, 2010)
TASTING NOTE: Rich and robust with buttered
toast, coconut oil, baked apple, pineapple and
smoke aromas. On the palate, a juicy fruit core
and creamy mouthfeel, with bright acidity underlying ripe fruit and smoky notes, all leading to a
buttery, toasty finish. Very successful oaked style
of Niagara Chardonnay. Enjoy with barbecued
pork or chicken. (VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
970970 (D)
750 mL $16.95
1
Full-bodied & Rich
348987 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
2
CANADA – WHITE WINE CONT’D
FIELDING PINOT GRIS 2012
ONTARIO
TASTING NOTE: Quite expressive with nectarine,
melon, citrus and fresh flowers on the nose.
Good purity of fruit with a nice satiny mouthfeel
and a rush of lively acidity, culminating in a tangy
citrus-peel finish. Fashioned after the Alsatian
model, but quite distinctly its own. Enjoy with
grilled herbed chicken kebabs or a turkey dinner.
(VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
CAVE SPRING ESTATE RIESLING 2011
TASTING NOTE: Lemon and lime zest, orchard
blossoms and pear drop create aromatic allure.
The subtlest kiss of sweetness at first taste is
followed by a huge wave of fresh, lip-smacking
acidity and more citrus fruit, fresh pear, apple and
bracing crushed-rock minerality. Clean, refreshing
finish. Pair with barbecued lake fish, sushi or
milder Thai dishes. (VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
286377 (D)
750 mL $17.95
251108 (D)
750 mL $21.95
1
2
DANIEL LENKO
GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2009
FLAT ROCK GOOD KHARMA
CHARDONNAY 2010
VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula
TASTING NOTE: Lenko is a believer in this grape
for Niagara. He has three acres under vine and
tends to harvest the grapes earlier than some to
maintain the acids and avoid the “over-stated
spice rack” flavours that are often associated with
Gewurztraminers. The nose is complex with rose
petals, citrus rind, grapefruit, honey and light
clove spice. It shows balance on the palate with
nice citrus and spiced apple flavours and decent
acidity. Show age well. Score: 88 (Rick VanSickle,
winesinniagara.com, Feb 5, 2012)
TASTING NOTE: Big, rich Chard from the warm
2010 vintage packed with aromas and flavours of
applesauce, fresh pear, grilled pineapple, smoke
and buttered popcorn. Ripe, plump and juicy in
the mouth with a nice combo of sunny fruit and
smoky notes. Unabashed voluptuous style. Enjoy
it tonight with grilled chicken or seafood. (VINTAGES
panel, July 2013)
356832 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
2
Full-bodied & Rich
356873 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
1
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FEATHERSTONE BLACK SHEEP
RIESLING 2012
TASTING NOTE: Rieslings from hot vintages
don’t get much better than this ... Featherstone
continues to deliver year after year with their
Black Sheep Riesling. According to winemaker/
owner David Johnson, he picked these grapes
3 weeks early in order to retain the vibrant
acidity. The nose is apple/lime while the palate
has a lemon-lime grip on the tongue with lots
of mineral and green apple tartness and a long
stunning finish. Score: HHHHJ (Michael
Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, June 12, 2013)
Off-dry & Fruity
080234 (M)
750 mL $16.95
2
FLAT ROCK RIESLING 2012
TASTING NOTE: Soooooo lovely! Apricot and
honeysuckle aromas give this wine a lovely,
natural fruit fleshiness and sweetness, but this
wine is never cloying as it’s beautifully balanced
with mouth-watering acidity for a wide range of
dishes. Luscious and seductive with a medium
body and long finish. Highly recommended. Food
matches: chicken, lobster, risotto, sushi, grilled
lake fish, pork kebabs. Score: 91 (Natalie MacLean,
nataliemaclean.com, June 8, 2013)
Off-dry & Fruity
043281 (M)
750 mL $16.95
2
TASTING NOTE: Had the luna moth that adorns
the label been among the vines in 2010, it would
have felt the abundant warmth and sunshine
that gave this Chardonnay its ripe richness. Quite
Meursault-like in style, it serves up notions of
coconut oil, buttery popcorn, sunny melon and
citrus, juicy pear and a touch of mineral. Savour
with lobster or grilled pork. (VINTAGES panel,
June 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
278226 (XD)
750 mL $25.00
2
COYOTE’S RUN RED PAW VINEYARD
PINOT NOIR 2011
TASTING NOTE: Intriguing aromas of red cherry,
plum, cured meat and woodsmoke introduce an
elegant and expressive Pinot with fine, firm tannins
giving structure. Earthy and peppery spice notes
emerge on the mid-palate and carry through to
the finish. A nice choice for lamb chops or cedarplanked salmon. (VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
079228 (XD)
750 mL $22.95
2
NORMAN HARDIE UNFILTERED
CHARDONNAY 2010
TASTING NOTE: I think Norm Hardie hit this
2010 County Chardonnay out of the park. It
has just the right mix of ripe yet fresh fleshy
fruit, both citrus and green orchard, smoky
lees notes, delicate barrel influence ... and,
most importantly, a palate-full of chalky-stony
minerality, like a quivering glass of limestone.
It’s built on ripe acids and a tangible, palpably
chalky texture, lean yet not austere, with a
mouth-watering, lingering finish. Very classy.
Score: 92 (John Szabo, M.S., winealign.com,
Oct. 13, 2012)
Full-bodied & Rich
184432 (XD)
750 mL $35.00
2
LE CLOS JORDANNE VILLAGE RESERVE
PINOT NOIR 2010
TASTING NOTE: Medium ruby with a hint of garnet
in the glass, the Village Reserve Pinot shows bright
fruit aromas of red cherry, strawberry and cranberry
along with sandalwood, smoke, vanilla and red
roses. It’s very dry and has the curious combination
of mouthfilling weightiness and delicacy. The
attractive ripe fruit flavours offer immediate appeal
and are balanced by lively acid and medium
grainy textured tannins. Balanced and structured,
it should continue to offer pleasure over the next
3-5 years. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2012)
033894 (XD)
750 mL $30.00
2
CANADA – RED WINE
ONTARIO
COOPER’S HAWK CABERNET FRANC
RESERVE 2010
VQA Lake Erie North Shore
(Rori McCaw)
TASTING NOTE: This delectable Merlot from the
superb 2010 vintage offers rich aromas and
flavours of dark chocolate cake and chocolatecherry syrup, with lifted notions of fresh red
cherry and raspberry on the palate. Beautifully
smooth and plush, it will pair nicely with grilled
or braised meats. (VINTAGES panel, April 2013)
TASTING NOTE: The first red to come off the
property is a winner. Blackberry and tobacco greet
the nose, while blackberries and blueberry skin are
the stars on the palate – it has a juiciness on the
mid-palate before the nice tannin backbone takes
hold on the finish. Score: HHHJK+ (Michael
Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, April 23, 2013)
335729 (XD)
750 mL $39.95
358416 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
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CANADA – RED WINE CONT’D
THE ORGANIZED CRIME
PIPE DOWN 2011
(Ross Wise)
ONTARIO
TAWSE GROWERS BLEND
PINOT NOIR 2010
TASTING NOTE: The popular Growers Blend is
made from sourced Niagara fruit and is barrel
fermented and barrel aged for 12 months (like all
the Tawse Pinots). The nose shows gritty cherry and
raspberry fruit, tart cranberry and some savourybeefy notes. It’s earthy and meaty in the mouth
with ripe tannins, savoury red fruits, anise and
silky texture through the finish. Score: 90 (Rick
VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, Aug. 18, 2012)
TASTING NOTE: Here’s an eclectic blend of
50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 48% Cabernet
Franc with splashes of Merlot and Petit Verdot.
Aromas of bumbleberry pie, currants, mocha
spice, and hickory smoke. In the mouth it’s all
spicy ripe berry and cherry fruit with a brambly
undertone. Long, complex, sumptuous finish.
Enjoy with smoky grilled steaks or ribs. (VINTAGES
panel, July 2013)
356865 (XD)
750 mL $22.20
2
130989 (XD)
750 mL $26.95
2
VINTAGE INK MARK OF PASSION
MERLOT/CABERNET 2010
TAWSE SKETCHES
CABERNET/MERLOT 2011
TASTING NOTE: The whole Vintage Ink concept
leaves me scratching my head, but then I was
never into tattoos. This is a very good, medium
weight, mild mannered, merlot-led red. It has a
pretty nose of raspberry, herbs and tobacco nicely
framed in French oak spice after a 16 month
sojourn. It is fairly smooth, soft – and yes sweet –
with some heat and fine tannin on the finish.
Very good length. Score: 88 (David Lawrason,
winealign.com, July 2012)
TASTING NOTE: Aromas of red and black currants,
raspberry pie, cocoa powder and hickory smoke
echo faithfully on the palate, which is bright, lithe
and lively and woven together with fine-grained
tannins. There’s a nice tangy mid-palate lift that
leads to a bright, tasty, smoke-kissed finish. Made
for grilled steaks with mushrooms. (VINTAGES panel,
July 2013)
130252 (XD)
750 mL $20.95
2
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CALIFORNIA
TASTING NOTE: Made using the ripasso method …
Foreign Affair’s cabernet sauvignon-based
‘Conspiracy’ is one of the highlights of their
portfolio. It’s pleasantly pure and fruity, with
plenty of succulent dark fruit flavour bolstered by
firm underlying acids. Wood is still marked by
chocolate notes on the finish, but considering
the fine structure and weight, this should
improve and integrate over the next 1-2 years or
so, resulting in a fine bottle at an attractive price.
Score: 89 (John Szabo, M.S., winealign.com,
April 2013)
2
USA – WHITE WINE
THE FOREIGN AFFAIR
THE CONSPIRACY 2011
149237 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
250209 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
2
FRANCIS COPPOLA DIAMOND
COLLECTION GOLD LABEL
CHARDONNAY 2012
Monterey County
TASTING NOTE: An impressive nose with notes of
buttered popcorn, pear, pineapple and grilled
mango. Bursting with ripe orchard and tropical
fruit flavours and hefty but well-integrated,
balanced oak, the flavours just go on and on.
The acidity is fresh and vibrant and keeps things
light right through the toasty finish. A winner
with barbecued chicken or Cornish hen. (VINTAGES
panel, July 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
708305 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
Featured on the back cover
1
MER SOLEIL SILVER UNOAKED
CHARDONNAY 2011
Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County
This intense yet elegant Chardonnay comes in
an unconventional ceramic bottle that juxtaposes
an eye-catching brilliance with a stripped-down
minimalist style, from the Wagner family of
Caymus fame. Look for ripe apple, pear, peach,
mineral and a touch of hazelnut, and pair with
grilled chicken.
Full-bodied & Rich
220343 (XD)
750 mL $28.95
2
RAMEY SONOMA COAST
CHARDONNAY 2010
Sonoma Coast
TASTING NOTE: Ramey’s 2010 Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast is laced with lemon, pastry,
crushed rocks and mint. Beautifully delineated
and focused, the 2010 stands out for its energy
and verve. This is a gorgeous entry-level offering.
Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016. Score: 92
(Antonio Galloni, erobertparker.com, April 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
288035 (XD)
750 mL $41.95
2
CALIFORNIA
BEAULIEU VINEYARD
GEORGES DE LATOUR PRIVATE RESERVE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009
Napa Valley
Both Antonio Galloni (erobertparker.com) and
James Laube (winespectator.com) gave this wine
a rating of 93 points.
TASTING NOTE: A soft, voluptuous quality
immediately identifies this wine as pedigreed
and delicious. The tannins are evident in the
astringency, but they’re so finely ground that you
could drink this wine now. Made mostly from
Cabernet Sauvignon, it has a drop of Syrah, giving
it rich, elaborate flavors of black currant, bacon
and sweet cedar. The alcohol level is high, giving
the wine some heat on the finish. Drink now-2019.
Score: 94 (Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast,
Dec. 31, 2012)
080218 (XD)
750 mL $109.95
TASTING NOTE: This is one of the best California
Chardonnays in its price range. It’s not a rich
wine; instead, it’s dry, crisply acidic and minerally,
with citrus zest, vanilla cream and subtle oak
flavors. Special designation: Editor’s Choice.
Score: 90 (Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast,
Nov. 2012)
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GNARLY HEAD OLD VINE ZIN
ZINFANDEL 2011
Lodi
TASTING NOTE: Aromas of jammy purple plums
and blueberries on the nose. The palate opens up
luxuriously, smooth and full-bodied with more lipsmacking tasty flavours of dark fruit. An amazing
wine for BBQ ribs or chicken wings. Fire up the
grill! Pair with: BBQ ribs, chicken wings, spaghetti,
pizza, lamb shanks. Drink: 2012-2015. Score: 90
(Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com,
Jan. 20, 2013)
678698 (D)
750 mL $17.95
RODNEY STRONG CHALK HILL
CHARDONNAY 2010
Sonoma County
275552 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
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HAHN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011
California
TASTING NOTE: Complex and layered aromas
of hickory, smoked meat, blackcurrant, baking
spices, dark cherry and forest floor. The palate
demonstrates superb concentration, focus and
power. The tannins have grip, but such is the
overall balance here that the wine is approachable
and drinkable. A good match for prime rib, rack
of lamb or rare steak. (VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
057877 (D)
750 mL $18.95
2
USA – RED WINE CONT’D
NOBLE VINES 667
PINOT NOIR 2011
Monterey
CALIFORNIA
IRONSTONE MERLOT 2011
California
TASTING NOTE: Cherry, cocoa powder and a touch
of bramble on the nose. Brimming with cherry and
fig notes accented by gorgeous chocolate touches.
A nice brightness to the acidity and a grippy finish.
Enjoy this with ribs or burgers hot off the grill.
704353 (D)
750 mL $18.95
A magnificent nose with weighty notes of dark
fruit, underbrush, earth, spice, and violets. Juicy
and soft with a serious acidic backbone adding
structure. Baking spices take the curtain call.
A lovely wine that will work very well with cedarplanked salmon. (VINTAGES panel, Aug. 2013)
342808 (D)
750 mL $18.95
2
2
LA CREMA PINOT NOIR 2011
Sonoma Coast
PAHLMEYER PINOT NOIR 2010
Sonoma Coast
TASTING NOTE: There is more restraint and
refinement in the 2011 version than in recent
vintages which is welcome and makes for a
sophisticated whole. Medium-bodied with a gentle
progression of flavours, and a delicate elegance
with restrained alcohol. The oak is also in check
although not unnoticeable and there is great length.
Tasted February 2013. Score: 90 (Sara d’Amato,
winealign.com, March 30, 2013)
TASTING NOTE: The 2010 Pinot Noir is surprisingly
juicy for the vintage. Black cherries, spices and
flowers burst from the glass in this deep, expressive
Pinot. The wine reveals gorgeous depth and
purity all the way through to the resonant finish.
Winemaker Erin Green gave the Pinot 15 months
in French oak barrels (67% new). The Pinot
was neither fined nor filtered. Anticipated
maturity: 2012-2016. Score: 92 (Antonio Galloni,
erobertparker.com, Feb. 2012)
732040 (XD)
375 mL $16.95
719435 (XD)
750 mL $31.95
2
2
148536 (XD)
750 mL $94.95
2
McMANIS FAMILY VINEYARDS
SYRAH 2011
California
RODNEY STRONG KNOTTY VINES
ZINFANDEL 2011
Northern Sonoma
TASTING NOTE: From a perennial favourite, the
2011 delivers rich aromas of black fruit, woodsmoke and pepper. The palate is juicy, soft and
seductive with a velvet mouth-feel and lovely
balance. Weighty and jam-packed with flavour.
Enjoy with pasta bolognese or pepper steaks.
TASTING NOTE: Superb Zin here with attractive
notes of raspberry jam, cherry, strawberry and
cinnamon toast. Retains balance, focus and
power right through to the spicy finish. Pair with
dry-roasted ribs or soppressata pizza. (VINTAGES
panel, July 2013)
658104 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
363358 (D)
750 mL $24.95
2
SHAFER ONE POINT FIVE
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley
SNOQUALMIE WHISTLE STOP RED
CABERNET/MERLOT 2009
Columbia Valley
Wine Enthusiast’s Steve Heimoff rated this wine
a 92 (Jan. 7, 2013).
TASTING NOTE: Founded in 1983, Snoqualmie
has been a leader in sustainable vineyard practices
since the early 1990s. Their 2009 Whistle Stop
Red is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and
30% Merlot. Rich aromas of blackberry, plum,
cherry, cassis and oak are echoed beautifully on
the palate along with some lovely earthy tones.
The tannins are still present, but not dominating.
Enjoy this with a meaty pizza or barbecued
burgers and sausages. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2013)
TASTING NOTE: The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
One Point Five bursts onto the palate with dark
berries, flowers, mint, licorice and tar. The
balance of fruit and acidity is superb. The 2010
is likely to require a measure of patience. Today
it is strikingly beautiful. The 2010 includes
2% Petit Verdot in the blend. Anticipated maturity:
2015-2025. Score: 91-93 (Antonio Galloni,
erobertparker.com, Dec. 2011)
045476 (XD)
750 mL $89.95
2
3
MEXICO – RED WINE
SILVER OAK ALEXANDER VALLEY
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
TASTING NOTE: This lovely wine shows the soft
tannins and herbaceousness you often find in
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignons. That dried
herb taste accompanies blackberry and black
currant fruit. It’s classic Silver Oak, dry and elegant.
Drink now-2016. Score: 91 (Steve Heimoff, Wine
Enthusiast, Dec. 2012)
943472 (XD)
750 mL $87.95
930321 (D)
750 mL $16.95
2
L.A. CETTO ZINFANDEL 2011
Guadalupe Valley, Baja California
Zinfandel thrives in the warm, sunny vineyards of
California so perhaps it’s no surprise it also makes
alluring wines south of the Mexican border. This
customer fave offers up exuberant jammy fruit
and smoky notes. A good choice for spicy beef
tacos or fajitas.
405605 (D)
750 mL $11.95
2
WASHINGTON STATE
ARGENTINA – RED WINE
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE ETHOS
RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008
Columbia Valley
TASTING NOTE: The luscious fruit mix starts
with a suggestion of marmalade, then adds plum
and cherry. It gains complexity with streaks of
graphite, black olive and smoke, polished, lightly
earthy tannins and plenty of power through the
finish. An interesting, somewhat unusual style of
Ethos. Score: 91 (Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast,
April 2012)
209866 (XD)
750 mL $46.95
2
ALAMOS SYRAH 2012
Mendoza
(The Wines of Catena)
Best known for deep and spicy Malbec, Mendoza
also produces deep and spicy Syrah, such as
this astoundingly well-priced version from leading
producer Catena. Look for ripe, dark berry fruit
and peppercorn notions. A winner with pepper
steaks or grilled burgers.
183848 (XD)
750 mL $13.95
2
ARGENTINA – RED WINE CONT’D
CHILE – WHITE WINE
FINCA SOPHENIA RESERVE
MALBEC 2010
Tupungato, Mendoza
CONCHA Y TORO
MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA
CHARDONNAY 2012
Limarí
TASTING NOTE: Bright ruby-red. Sexy oak spices
and violet lift the aromas of cassis, blackberry
and licorice. An attractive, suave midweight, with
harmonious acidity giving vibrancy to the midpalate. Nicely restrained sweetness, a whiff of
smoke and lovely violet perfume on the firmly
tannic, persistent back end. An excellent value.
Score: 89 (Stephen Tanzer, International Wine
Cellar, March/April 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
066837 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
TASTING NOTE: White flowers, lemon and ripe
apple with a touch of toffee adding complexity to
the nose. The palate is fresh, nicely weighted
and textured. A lifted, bright and long finish. A
fine example of the Limarí. A good match for
grilled chicken or pork. (VINTAGES panel, Aug. 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
342857 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
1
2
ZUCCARDI SANTA JULIA MAGNA 2011
Mendoza
MIGUEL TORRES SANTA DIGNA
RESERVA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012
Curicó Valley
TASTING NOTE: The 2011 Santa Julia Magna is a
blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Malbec
and 10% Syrah aged in oak for 12 months. It
offers a ripe core of juicy black fruit laced with
citrus peel and orange zest. It has impressive
balance and weight, yet remains composed and
refined towards the satisfying wild strawberry and
raspberry finish. This is a very fine wine for the
price. Drink now-2015. Score: 90 (Neal Martin,
erobertparker.com, Oct. 2012)
TASTING NOTE: The Chilean outpost of Spanish
company Miguel Torres is well known for
remarkable value, a distinction on fine display in
this attractively priced white. Punchy characters
of grass, lychee and lemon grass culminate in a
vibrant, zesty finish. Try it with lively seafood
dishes, including light curries. Score: 90 (Beppi
Crosariol, The Globe and Mail, Jan. 9, 2013)
093799 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
177444 (XD)
750 mL $13.95
2
ZUCCARDI SERIE A MALBEC 2011
Uco Valley, Mendoza
CHILE – RED WINE
TASTING NOTE: The 2011 Serie A Malbec from
La Consulta, Vista Flores and Agrelo is 70% aged
in barrel. It is showing just a little over-ripeness
on the nose, with saturated red cherry fruit laced
with fresh fig and prune. The palate is ripe and
chewy with licorice and graphite-infused black
fruit and a long, powerful finish that is both silky
and refined. The quality and bravura of the palate
makes you forgive the over-enthusiasm on the
nose. Drink now-2018. Score: 90 (Neal Martin,
EMILIANA NOVAS GRAN RESERVA
PETIT VERDOT 2011
Colchagua Valley
167619 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
2
1
TASTING NOTE: This flavourful Syrah packs a
wallop and offers excellent value. Brimming with
blackberry fruit, smoked meat and sweet spices,
with a nice pure core of dark fruit and big,
muscular tannins. Cellar for 1-2 years or decant
and enjoy with steaks or game grilled rare.
Full-bodied & Firm
325662 (XD)
4
Organic product
750 mL $15.95
2
TUNICHE GRAN RESERVA MERLOT 2008
Cachapoal Valley
AUSTRALIA – RED WINE
TASTING NOTE: Intense and intriguing nose of
cassis, black fruits, anise and vanilla with cocoa
adding complexity and depth. The palate is
rich, smooth and flavourful. More vanilla, oak and
anise come through with lots of black cherry
nuances in particular. The finish is rich, ripe and
chocolaty. Very nice. Enjoy with gourmet burgers,
or grilled chops. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2012)
CERAVOLO PETIT VERDOT 2009
Adelaide Plains, South Australia,
Late Harvest, Limited Release
332890 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
2
TASTING NOTE: Deep colour, vibrant hue; a
perfumed and highly polished bouquet of
liqueur soaked plums, mulberry and thyme;
the palate is unctuous and sweet-fruited,
leaving a licorice note lingering on the finish.
Drink [until] 2016. Score: 90 (Ben Edwards,
winecompanion.com.au, July 17, 2012)
595553 (D)
750 mL $21.95
AUSTRALIA – WHITE WINE
MOUNTADAM ESTATE
CHARDONNAY 2009
High Eden, Eden Valley, South Australia
2
JOHN’S BLEND INDIVIDUAL SELECTION
NO. 35 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008
Langhorne Creek, South Australia
(John Glaetzer)
TASTING NOTE: Brilliant wine. Just so good. The
nose effortlessly offers up smoke, toast, lees and
an intense and complex array of fruit aromas. The
palate is just as much fun to explore with its pear,
banana, pineapple and yellow apple notes followed
closely by smoky, toasty flavours, all beautifully
balanced by the fresh acidity. Impressive. (VINTAGES
panel, Aug. 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Following the completion of
fermentation in new French hogsheads the wine
was matured in those barrels for 40 months;
those who have purchased some or all of the
preceding 34 vintages will be pleased with the
consistency and quality of this wine, one that has
to be judged within the parameters of its style.
Drink [until] 2020. Score: 94 (James Halliday,
winecompanion.com.au, July 17, 2012)
Full-bodied & Rich
333211 (XD)
927640 (XD)
750 mL $39.95
750 mL $24.95
2
PRINTHIE MOUNTAIN RANGE
CHARDONNAY 2011
Orange, New South Wales
TASTING NOTE: Orange is emerging as an
exciting cool-climate region that is gaining a
growing reputation for producing high-quality
wines. This Chardonnay gives a clear indication of
what all the excitement is about. Inviting aromas
of fresh citrus and stone fruits with a hint of vanilla.
The palate is refreshing, balanced and flavourful
with a wave of bright acidity. (VINTAGES panel,
Oct. 2012)
336701 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
2
MOJO SHIRAZ 2011
Barossa Valley, South Australia
(RockBare)
TASTING NOTE: Vibrant purple hue; a juicy, young
fresh and accessible shiraz, unencumbered by oak,
and made for immediate appeal and drinkability;
blue and black fruits, sea salt and a dash of licorice
all make for an easy going drink. Drink [until] 2015.
Special Designation: Special Value. Score: 90 (Ben
Edwards, winecompanion.com.au, July 17, 2012)
327767 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
2
AUSTRALIA – RED WINE CONT’D
WYNNS COONAWARRA ESTATE
THE SIDING
Coonawarra, South Australia
PENFOLDS BIN 2
SHIRAZ/MOURVÈDRE 2011
South Australia
TASTING NOTE: A magical blend of 81% Shiraz
and 19% Mourvèdre that pushes all the right
buttons. Black licorice, black fruit and black pepper
on the nose. The palate is rich and generous
and oh-so-tasty. Spicy and flavourful, this will
pair brilliantly with osso buco, beef brisket or
barbecued steaks. This is a real conversation
starter. (VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
468629 (XD)
750 mL $21.95
2
TASTING NOTE: Intense and rich nose of cassis,
blackberry, cedar and dark chocolate. Superbly
concentrated core of sun-soaked fruit but with
enough structure to maintain an impressive
poise. This is just a wonderful wine. Will cellar
for another 5 years, but could be enjoyed tonight
with prime rib or rare steaks. (VINTAGES panel,
July 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
333229 (XD)
750 mL $22.95
2
NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE
PENFOLDS BIN 28 KALIMNA
SHIRAZ 2010
South Australia
KIM CRAWFORD SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012
Marlborough, South Island
TASTING NOTE: Deep garnet-purple colored, the
2010 Kalimna Bin 28 Shiraz presents lovely,
expressive blueberry, black raspberry and black
cherries notes highlighted by violets, toast,
cinnamon stick and touch of mulberries. Fullbodied and rich, the concentrated fruit is framed
by medium levels of rounded tannins, crisp acid
and a long, classically-styled finish. Approachable
now, it will drink to 2020+. Score: 92 (Lisa PerrottiBrown, MW, erobertparker.com, Feb. 2013)
TASTING NOTE: This hugely popular sauvignon
nicely balanced fruit ripeness, smoothness and
zesty sauvignon greenness and freshness. Expect
ripe passion fruit/nectarine fruit with cut grass,
lemon and nettles. It’s a touch sweet but very nicely
balanced in the end. Drinks very well. I understand its crowd pleasing popularity. Tasted March
2013. Score: 89 (David Lawrason, winealign.com,
March 2013)
422782 (XD)
750 mL $34.95
160085 (XD)
375 mL $9.95
2
MOMO PINOT GRIS 2012
PYRENEES RIDGE
Central Victoria
(Graeme Jukes)
TASTING NOTE: Good crimson-purple; the
bouquet is a very complex mix of mocha, cassis
and regional mint, the textured and layered palate
has a superabundance of predominantly red fruits
and French oak, the tannins ripe, but still partly
submerged. Needs time to slim down. Score: 94
(James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au,
July 17, 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
339622 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
1
2
TASTING NOTE: Momo is one of those brand
names that immediately gets the mouth watering,
and why not? Across their portfolio, they offer
nothing but deliciousness. Their 2012 Pinot Gris
steps up to the plate and offers a wonderful nose
of toast, spice, lime and mineral. The palate
is rich and ripe with great replays and big fruit
displayed in broad and flavourful strokes. An
excellent mineral-rich finish. (VINTAGES panel,
Nov. 2012)
Full-bodied & Rich
163535 (XD)
4
Organic product
750 mL $17.95
1
SOUTH AFRICA – WHITE WINE
THATCHED HUT
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012
TASTING NOTE: Intensely aromatic with tons
of herbal/grassy notes and a great whack of
pineapple, melon and fresh asparagus on the
nose. Ripe and round with awesome bright fruit
flavours. The finish is tangy and long. (VINTAGES
panel, Aug. 2013)
262782 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
1
FALSE BAY PEACOCK RIDGE
CHENIN BLANC 2012
Western Cape
TASTING NOTE: The 2012 was fermented using
wild yeast to emphasize, to as great a degree as
possible, the flavours of the vineyard itself. Fermentation took nine months, with a further month of
lees ageing. The resulting wine possesses a buttery,
toasty note with a bright mineral quality. The ripe
fruit gives the wine an off-dry feel on the palate.
Enjoy this as an aperitif or with a spicy Thai chicken
dish. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2013)
337576 (D)
750 mL $14.95
NEW ZEALAND – RED WINE
2
SOUTH AFRICA – RED WINE
AMISFIELD PINOT NOIR 2009
Central Otago, South Island
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW of erobertparker.com
gave this wine a rating of 90+ in Oct. 2011.
DIEMERSFONTEIN PINOTAGE 2012
WO Wellington
This wine is certified for Integrity & Sustainability by
South Africa’s Wine and Spirit Board (swsa.co.za).
TASTING NOTE: Bright medium red. Ripe, sexy
nose combines raspberry, smoke, minerals and
chocolate. Juicy, concentrated and firmly built, with
an enticing restrained sweetness to the flavors
of dark cherry, pomegranate and minerals. Very
generous in the mouth and complex and long
on the firmly tannic but pliant back end. This is
excellent. Score: 91 (Stephen Tanzer, International
Wine Cellar, Sept./Oct. 2011)
TASTING NOTE: Now in its 12th vintage and
dubbed “the original coffee/chocolate Pinotage”
by its creators, this wine is one of the overtly oakbarrel-influenced wines coming out of South Africa
these days. Brimming with rich coffee, bacon and
chocolate overlaying generous berry fruit. Try it
with blackened or boldly seasoned steaks for a
tasty pairing. (VINTAGES panel, Jan. 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
179754 (XD)
956409 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
750 mL $36.95
2
2
AUSTRIA – RED WINE
MOUNT RILEY PINOT NOIR 2011
Marlborough/Nelson, South Island
TASTING NOTE: A lovely Pinot Noir that offers a
nose of perfumed fruits with a pleasing floral
touch. Cherry and raspberry take the lead on the
palate. Structured, elegant and satisfying. Enjoy
this exceptional value Pinot with a late-season
barbecue featuring roasted herbed chicken.
(VINTAGES panel, Nov. 2012)
060137 (D)
750 mL $19.95
2
LENZ MOSER PRESTIGE
RESERVE BLAUER ZWEIGELT
2009
Andau, Burgenland
Gold Medal winner at the 2012 Berlin Wein Trophy.
TASTING NOTE: Impressive nose of beet, strawberry, plum, vanilla and spice. The palate is
equally rewarding, offering up wild berry notions
along with superb flavour replays. This has a
fantastic length and will be a good choice for
grilled burgers or sausages. (VINTAGES panel,
March 2013)
034983 (D)
750 mL $15.95
2
FRANCE – WHITE WINE
BURGUNDY
ALSACE
DOMAINE BERNARD DEFAIX
CÔTE DE LECHET RESERVE CHABLIS
1ER CRU 2010
AC, Cuvée Vieilles Vignes
PFAFFENHEIM PINOT GRIS 2011
AC Alsace
Gold Medal winner at the 2012 Concours
Général Agricole in Paris.
TASTING NOTE: Nice depth of fruit on the nose
with poached pear, peach and apricot all very
clearly defined. Good minerality on the nose with
a touch of spice adding complexity. The palate
is just off-dry, balanced, with impressive replays
and good acidity. A great wine for rich cheeses.
(VINTAGES panel, March 2013)
Off-dry & Fruity
341883 (D)
750 mL $14.95
2
TASTING NOTE: Noticeable but still discreet wood
permits the otherwise similar if slightly riper
aromas to shine. There is excellent richness and
volume to the medium-bodied flavors that offer
an attractive mouth feel and impressive length on
the explosive, clean, very dry and mouth coating
finish. While I prefer the style of the regular cuvée,
it’s clear that there is more underlying material,
intensity and power here. In short, this is seriously
impressive. Outstanding. Drink: 2017+. Score: 93
(Allen Meadows, burghound.com, Sept. 10, 2012)
Light & Crisp
017541 (XD)
750 mL $33.95
3
BORDEAUX
CHATEAU DE RICAUD 2006
AC Loupiac
(Alain Thiénot, Prop.)
DOMAINE LATOUR-GIRAUD CUVÉE
CHARLES MAXIME MEURSAULT 2011
AC
TASTING NOTE: The 2006 [is] astonishing,
revealing intense aromas of honey, pâte de fruits
and botrytis, tinged with liquorice notes. This
complexity carries through to the supple, elegant
and concentrated palate, which boasts a lengthy
finish. Fleshy and silky, this wine is delightful to
drink now, while displaying great ageing potential.
Score: HHK (Remarkable Wine)
(Guide Hachette, 2010)
TASTING NOTE: Bright pale yellow. Fresh, sexy
aromas of lemon, lime and hazelnut. Supple,
chewy and nicely balanced, with enough enticing
juicy fruit to stand up to the wine’s slightly phenolic
character. Finishes with good energy and length.
Score: 88-90 (Stephen Tanzer, International Wine
Cellar, Sept. 2012)
333450 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
DOMAINE RAPHAËL SALLET
MÂCON UCHIZY 2011
AC
TASTING NOTE: An intense nose of artichoke,
fresh hay, melon, poached pear and spring
meadow. Smooth texture with a nice mix of fruit
and herbal notes and just a kiss of smokiness.
This will drink well for at least another three
years. Enjoy with poached lake fish. (VINTAGES
panel, July 2013)
2
1
CHÂTEAU REYNON
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009
AC
(Denis Dubourdieu)
191510 (XD)
750 mL $23.85
299784 (XD)
750 mL $49.95
2
TASTING NOTE: Subtle buttercream note floats
atop citrus, apple and stony characters. Delicious
and intensely juicy, this is a dynamic and impressive Chardonnay. Complex and exciting with a
wealth of acidity and a citrus-zest-and-mineral
finish. (VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
Light & Crisp
130450 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
1
VINCENT GIRARDIN
LES VIEILLES VIGNES
POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2010
AC
CHÂTEAU D’AIGUILHE 2009
AC Côtes de Castillon
TASTING NOTE: Lovely with white peach and a
dry finish. Perfectly calibrated with medium- to
full-bodied weight. No heavy oak. Like it lots! The
finish is infused with notes of fresh green apple
and some toast. This wine is ready to go when
you are. Food matches: lobster, crab dishes.
Score: 92 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com,
Sept. 14, 2012)
Full-bodied & Rich
207894 (XD)
750 mL $27.95
2
Wine Spectator gave this wine a score of 91
(March 31, 2012).
TASTING NOTE: Tiny yields of 20 hectoliters per
hectare have produced a wine with terrific fruit
intensity, a moderately tannic structure, and hints
of chocolate, cedar, spice box, and earth. Although
not as big as I expected given the vintage, it is wellmade and impressively endowed. Enjoy it over the
next 12 years. (Tasted four times.) Score: 90-92
(Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, April 2010)
194092 (XD)
750 mL $44.85
2
FRANCE – RED WINE
BORDEAUX
CHÂTEAU FLEUR CARDINALE 2009
AC Saint-Émilion, Grand Cru Classé
CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BRUN 2009
AC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
(Famille Rivière)
TASTING NOTE: Dark-opaque ruby in colour, the
2009 Cheval Brun reveals slightly restrained,
attractive aromas of ‘dusty’ mocha, plums, coffee,
licorice, pain grille, forest floor, vanilla, and spice.
Complex, with very fine, fairly generous fruit,
balanced acidity, and a delicious, rather supple
hint of ‘dusty’ mocha and plums on the finish.
Full-bodied, well-structured, and outgoing, this will
easily keep over the medium term. 85% Merlot,
10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet
Franc. Now-2019+. Score: 89 (Julian Hitner,
winealign.com, Oct. 25, 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
303875 (XD)
750 mL $25.95
2
CHÂTEAU CLAUZET 2009
AC Saint-Estèphe
TASTING NOTE: Barrel sample. A big and powerful
wine, packed with ripe fruits, solid tannins. But
those tannins are sweet, well integrated into the
fruit. Fine, rich and juicily ripe. Score: 92 (Roger
Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Aug. 9, 2011)
192047 (XD)
750 mL $29.85
2
TASTING NOTE: A good value among overachieving St.-Emilion estates is La Fleur Cardinale’s
2009. Composed of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet
Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, some of the
abrasive tannins noticeable early on in this big
wine (14.5% alcohol) are now sweeter and better
integrated. Made from tiny yields of 30 hectoliters
per hectare, this is a concentrated, rich effort
revealing lots of black cherry and black currant fruit
as well as a fragrant, firm, full-bodied personality.
It should be at its best between 2016 and 2030.
Score: 94 (Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com,
Feb. 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
197541 (XD)
750 mL $64.85
3
CHATEAU LA CROIX
SAINT-PIERRE 2010
AC Côtes de Bordeaux, Blaye
TASTING NOTE: The 2010 is ruby in colour with
an intense nose, and concentrated flavours of
toasted oak. The palate is warm and fleshy with
a mouth-coating and velvety texture, backed by
powerful tannins. Already drinkable, this wine will
reward a further four to six years in the cellar.
Score: HHK (Guide Hachette, 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
336875 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
2
FRANCE – RED WINE CONT’D
BEAUJOLAIS
BORDEAUX
COLLIN BOURISSET
DOUCE FOLIE
SAINT-AMOUR 2011
AP
CHÂTEAU LE CHÊNE 2010
AC Haut-Médoc
Domaines Fabre
Gold Medal winner at the 2012 Concours de Mâcon.
TASTING NOTE: Smooth and ripe, this is a finely
balanced wine. New wood shows in the mint
flavor, which is surrounded by a black currant
note, plus fresh acids and tannins that promise
aging. From the north of the Haut-Médoc, this is
a chateau to watch. Score: 90 (Roger Voss,
Wine Enthusiast, Feb. 1, 2013)
339994 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
2
330118 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
CHÂTEAU PREUILLAC 2009
AC Médoc
(Yvon Mau)
Gold Medal winner at the 2012 Concours Général
Agricole in Paris.
TASTING NOTE: A major sleeper of the vintage,
this concentrated blend of two-thirds Merlot and
one-third Cabernet Sauvignon and a tiny dollop of
Cabernet Franc possesses silky tannins, deep
blueberry and black raspberry fruit intermixed
with some more traditional cherry and unsmoked
tobacco notes. Medium to full-bodied, with great
fruit, opulence and personality, this wine should
drink well for a decade or more. Score: 90
(Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Feb. 2012)
713925 (XD)
750 mL $32.95
2
LACOSTE BORIE 2009
AC Pauillac, the Second wine of
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste
(François-Xavier Borie, Prop.)
1
LES TERRES BLEUES
BROUILLY 2011
AP
Collin Bourisset
Gold Medal winner at the 2012 Concours de Mâcon.
TASTING NOTE: Juicy and lovely with happy
fleshy ripe cherries and a spirited finished. Perfect
for those who want an easy-drinking mediumbodied red that’s still very tasty. Very food friendly.
Food pairings: pasta in tomato sauce with
sautéed mushrooms. Score: 90 (Natalie MacLean,
nataliemaclean.com, Feb. 2013)
330100 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
2
BURGUNDY
TASTING NOTE: A blend of 70% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc
that delivers aromas of hickory smoke, cherry
pie, meat, baking spices and plum. Fleshy,
plump and loaded with dark cherry, plum and
currants. A tasty spice note adds even further
complexity. Good tannic structure. This will drink
till 2020+, but can be enjoyed tonight with
grilled steaks, or smoked meats and cheeses.
196493 (XD)
750 mL $38.85
TASTING NOTE: A richly complex nose offering
up notes of red raspberry, red cherry, earth, spices,
a lovely violet floral component, and a touch of
smoke. The palate has excellent depth, acidity
and replays. Elegant and structured, with exquisite
balance, slightly chewy tannins and a long, drying
finish. This will age 3-5 years. Enjoy with beefand-mushroom kebabs, or with veal medallions in
a mushroom sauce. (VINTAGES panel, Aug. 2013)
2
MAISON ROCHE DE BELLENE
SAVIGNY-LES-BEAUNE
VIEILLES VIGNES 2010
AC, Unfined
TASTING NOTE: The smoky cherry and raspberry
fruit plays off a racy structure, while smoke, autumn
leaf and mineral flit in the background. Offers good
grip and a long aftertaste of spice and mineral.
Drink now through 2020. Score: 90 (Bruce
Sanderson, winespectator.com, Web Only, 2013)
344283 (XD)
750 mL $22.95
2
VINCENT SAUVESTRE
ALOXE-CORTON
LES MARÉCHAUDES 1ER CRU 2010
AC
TASTING NOTE: Complex and structured, this
has rich tannins and a strawberry jam flavor from
the ripe fruit. With its fine balance between the
dry core and the fruity exterior, this should be
cellared for at least four years. Score: 91 (Roger
Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Nov. 2012)
330142 (XD)
750 mL $49.95
3
DOMAINE LE CLOS DU SERRES
LA BLACA 2011
AC Terrasses du Larzac
This big, bold wine blends 70% Syrah with 15%
Grenache and 15% Carignan.
TASTING NOTE: The 2011 La Blaca offers
explosive fruit and a full-bodied mouthfeel, but
not the weight, power and intensity of the 2010.
Nevertheless, it is an excellent effort. Score: 92
(Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Dec. 2012)
350116 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
2
LOIRE
COULY-DUTHEIL LA BARONNIE
MADELEINE CHINON 2010
AC
MAS D’AUZIERÈS LES ÉCLATS 2007
AC Côteaux du Languedoc
The 2010 Baronnie Madeleine is 100% Cabernet
Franc.
TASTING NOTE: Ripe, full-bodied and smoky,
this is packed with blackberry juiciness. Its
structured tannins form a powerful backing to
this full and rich character, giving flavors of wood
aging, richness and a firm, dry finish. For aging
over 3-4 years, while drinkable sooner. Score: 89
(Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, June 1, 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
057059 (XD)
750 mL $21.95
2
MIDI
TASTING NOTE: From Syrah plus 20% Grenache
and 10% Mourvedre vinified in un-glamorous
cement and fiberglass tanks, the d’Auzieres 2007
Coteaux du Languedoc Les Eclats was a bit
reduced prior to bottling, but after a good shaking
offers up lovely aromas and flavors of cassis and
fresh black raspberry, tinged with rosemary and
cinnamon. Smoked meat and chalky mineral
suggestions inform a vividly fresh-fruited, sappy,
and vivacious palate, and while the finish is a
bit tight as well as tart, the wine will hopefully
benefit from some aeration prior to bottling and
open up. Score: 89-90+ (David Schildknecht,
Full-bodied & Firm
271742 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
2
CHÂTEAU DES ESTANILLES
L’IMPERTINENT 2010
AP Faugères
TASTING NOTE: The 2010 Faugeres l’Impertinent –
Grenache and Cinsault, along with Syrah and some
Mourvedre; partly aged in demi-muid and foudre –
displays a clarity and generosity from tank that goes
beyond the corresponding 2009. Fresh blackberry,
kirsch, smoky black tea, and peat in the nose are
perpetuated on an infectiously juicy though firm
palate, with mouthwatering salinity and an
invigorating nip of black pepper informing an
impressively long finish. I expect this will be
worth following for 6-8 years. (There will
probably be two cuvees rendered from the
balance of Estanilles’ 2010 harvest, but blending
decisions had not been finalized when I tasted
with Gros.) Score: 89-90 (David Schildknecht,
344879 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
NOSTRE PAÏS COSTIÈRES DE NÎMES 2011
AC
(Michel Gassier, Château de Nages)
TASTING NOTE: The 2011 Costieres de Nimes
Nostre Pais is even better. Made from an
intriguing combination of 30% Grenache, 20%
Carignan, 15% Mourvedre, 15% Cinsault and a
handful of other varietals, it offers up an opaque
ruby/purple color as well as a sweet perfume of
spring flowers, blue and black fruits, exotic Asian
spices, earth and incense. This pure, fruit-driven,
beautifully textured, complex effort should drink
well for 5-6 years. Drink: 2012-2018. Score: 92
(Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Oct. 2012)
295410 (D)
750 mL $19.95
2
FRANCE – RED WINE CONT’D
M. CHAPOUTIER LA BERNARDINE
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2010
AC
RHÔNE
ALAIN JAUME & FILS
GRANDE GARRIGUE VACQUEYRAS 2010
AC
TASTING NOTE: The brilliant 2010 Vacqueyras
Grande Garrigue is a blend of 60% Grenache,
20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre and 10% Cinsault
(an unusual combination for Vacqueyras). The
wine reveals plenty of licorice, camphor, black
currant, kirsch and bouquet garni characteristics
in a meaty, full-bodied, dense, lusty style. It will
benefit from several years of cellaring and should
keep for 12+ years. It is a sleeper of the vintage.
Score: 92 (Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com,
Oct. 2012)
233916 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
TASTING NOTE: A solid, pure style, with a beam
of very fresh plum, black cherry and toasted
anise notes moving through, followed by pretty
hints of tar and red licorice on the polished,
accessible finish. Shows more balance than
oomph and should hang on nicely in the cellar.
Drink now through 2020. Score: 91 (James
Molesworth, winespectator.com, Sept. 30, 2012)
972331 (XD)
750 mL $49.95
2
2
SOUTHWEST
FERRATON PÈRE & FILS PLAN DE DIEU
CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES 2010
AC
TASTING NOTE: A sleeper of the vintage as well
as an excellent value, the 2010 Cotes du RhoneVillages Plan de Dieu is a tank-aged Grenache
offering notes of licorice, garrigue, pepper, strawberries and black cherries. Medium to full-bodied
and ripe, it can be enjoyed over the next several
years. Drink: 2012-2014. Score: 89 (Robert
Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Dec. 2012)
074229 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
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FRANÇOIS VILLARD
L’APPEL DES SEREINES SYRAH 2010
AC Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes
AYDIE L’ORIGINE 2010
AC Madiran
Famille Laplace au Château d’Aydie
TASTING NOTE: This is smooth, rich and elegant,
with black fruits and acids that are contained
within a firm, understated structure. It has power,
but it’s contained in a velvet glove. Special
Designation: Best Buy. Score: 93 (Roger Voss,
Wine Enthusiast, March 1, 2013)
343566 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
2
CHÂTEAU SPENCER
LA PUJADE LE P’TIT
SPENCER CORBIERES 2011
AP
TASTING NOTE: Offers a velvety feel, with
alluring crushed plum and cassis fruit flavors,
spiked with notes of white pepper, violet and
toasted anise, which add nice cut on the finish.
Drink now through 2014. Score: 90 (James
Molesworth, winespectator.com, Oct. 31, 2012)
TASTING NOTE: Black fruit and liquorice, earthy
aromas on the nose. On the palate, primary fruit
flavours of raspberries, red and black currants
[and] uplifting spice. Score: HHHHK (Decanter
World Wine Awards, 2012)
341941 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
Full-bodied & Firm
348821 (XD)
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750 mL $14.95
2
GERMANY – WHITE WINE
TRENTINO
MOSEL
BOLLINI PINOT GRIGIO 2012
DOC
DR. HEIDEMANNS-BERGWEILER
GRAACHER HIMMELREICH
RIESLING SPÄTLESE 2011
Prädikatswein
Italian Pinot Grigio at its best offers great
refreshment, and unparalleled versatility with food.
This one is grown in the Alpine foothills of Friuli
and Trentino in Italy’s cooler north, and yields
are kept lower than required to achieve added
intensity. Elegant, crisp and mouth-watering, it’s a
great partner for everything from pasta salad to
green salad, fish and seafood to pork and chicken.
Enjoy nicely chilled.
TASTING NOTE: Key lime and tangerine flavors
are front and center, along with plenty of fresh
savory notes. The light finish features notes of
snow pea, with a crunchy acidity. Best from
2016 through 2030. Score: 92 (Kim Marcus,
winespectator.com, Dec. 15, 2012)
339150 (M)
750 mL $24.95
2
Light & Crisp
951319 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
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ITALY – RED WINE
ITALY – WHITE WINE
ABRUZZO
MARCHE
BÙCARO MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO
2011
DOC, Barrique Aged
CIÙ CIÙ MERLETTAIE PECORINO
OFFIDA 2011
DOCG
TASTING NOTE: Pecorino is a specialty of the
Marche region and is noted for the minerality of
the wines it produces. This example has a very
pretty nose with stone fruit, citrus and white
blossoms accompanying the excellent mineral
notes. The palate is lovely and flavourful with
good fruit presence and good length. (VINTAGES
panel, Feb. 2013)
245670 (D)
750 mL $16.95
1
TASTING NOTE: If you are on the hunt for red
wines at a great price that are amazing with food
(and who isn’t) then this should certainly be on
your list. Aromas of tar, meat, red fruits and dark
flowers lead to a plush and fruity palate rich in
cherry notes. This will work with grilled lamb, pulled
pork sandwiches or gnocchi with meat sauce, to
name but a few. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2013)
277491 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
4 Organic product
SICILY
PIEDMONT
ORESTIADI GRILLO 2011
IGT Sicilia
CLAVESANA IL CLOU DOGLIANI
SUPERIORE 2010
DOCG
TASTING NOTE: The nose is quite charming and
seductive with yellow cherry, yellow plum and
citrus teasing the senses. The palate is bright and
tangy with the fruit flavours carried on a wave of
acidity. Citrus peel and a hint of bitterness add
complexity and intrigue. The finish is crisp and
tangy. Enjoy this with pasta with seafood and olive
oil. (VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
Light & Crisp
348698 (D)
750 mL $13.95
1
2
This wine was awarded a rating of BBM
(Very Good to Excellent) in Gambero Rosso 2013.
TASTING NOTE: Leather, sour cherry and pepper
stand out on this complex nose. Red cherry and
spicy leather braced by a spine of bright acidity.
Very nice depth to the characterful and rustic
palate. Perfect for tomato-based pastas or gourmet
pizza. (VINTAGES panel, Aug. 2013)
344747 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
2
ITALY – RED WINE CONT’D
PUGLIA
PIEDMONT
RESTA SQUINZANO ROSSO 2009
DOC
GEMMA BAROLO 2008
DOCG
TASTING NOTE: A complex aroma profile with lots
of red fruit, chokeberry, spice, leather, tobacco
and floral components. Very interesting. The
palate plays along beautifully offering great replays
and a structured, complex taste experience that
more than lives up to the promise of the nose.
Tasty and chewy with integrated tannins. This is
ideal for roasted or grilled meats. (VINTAGES panel,
Feb. 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Marvelously complex on the
nose with cured meat and saddle-leather tones
joined by notions of sour cherry and pressed
violets. Awesome. In the mouth it is spicy and
richly flavoured with serious, fine-grained
tannins. This is just hitting its peak. Pair this with
aged meats and cheeses, venison or herbed
roast beef. (VINTAGES panel, July 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
285502 (XD)
750 mL $29.95
2
GIUSEPPE L’AURELIO
NEBBIOLO D’ALBA 2010
DOC
750 mL $20.95
CARPINETO CHIANTI CLASSICO
RISERVA 2008
DOCG
TASTING NOTE: This is richly concentrated and
dense, showing an inky dark color with blackberry,
leather and cured meat notes. A soft chocolate
tone appears on the close. Score: 91 (Monica
Larner, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2012)
047118 (XD)
750 mL $29.95
CORTE PAVONE
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2007
DOCG
Ranked #26 in Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 of 2012.
TASTING NOTE: Another house speciality,
Sottimano’s 2011 Dolcetto d’Alba is packed with
juicy blueberries, flowers and sweet spices. Classic
Dolcetto notes are given a little extra volume
because of the warmth of the year. This round,
fleshy Dolcetto is pure pleasure. Anticipated
2
TASTING NOTE: This dark Brunello opens with
thick concentration and balsam notes of cola,
humus and eucalyptus. Despite the thick
extraction, the berry aromas are delicate, with
lingering wild raspberry and forest fruit. The wine
shows a nice juxtaposition between its bold,
masculine side and an elegant feminine one.
The mouthfeel is bold, plush and powerful.
Special designation: Cellar Selection. Score: 96
(Monica Larner, Wine Enthusiast, May 2012)
237263 (XD)
750 mL $49.95
2
2
SOTTIMANO BRIC DEL SALTO
DOLCETTO D’ALBA 2011
DOC
330738 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
2
TUSCANY
TASTING NOTE: Mint, blueberry and new leather
aromas on the nose, this dishes up a lovely array
of ripe fruit on the palate – tangy, juicy black
currant, dark plum compote and dark cherry.
It’s rich and complex with a mid-full body and
extended finish showcasing briary berry and toasty
notes underpinned by a solid tannin structure.
Drink 2014 to 2019. If impatient – aerate/decant
three hours pouring with smoked, grilled back ribs
or a prime cut of grilled beef. Score: HHHHK
(Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, Dec. 4, 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
343285 (XD)
338996 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
2
FATTORIA LE FONTI
CHIANTI CLASSICO 2010
DOCG
TOMMASI GRATICCIO
APPASSIMENTO PARZIALE 2011
IGT Veneto
TASTING NOTE: Black cherry and iris aromas
with sweet chocolatey oak. Nice fresh fruit and
refined tannins on the palate; quite round and
soft for the vintage, but good tangy finish with
sweet berry fruit. Drink: 2012-2015. Score: 90
(Richard Baudains, decanter.com, Nov. 2, 2012)
TASTING NOTE: A blend of 60% Corvina, 25%
Rondinella, and 15% Merlot that delivers big
notes of dried fruit, leather, plum and chocolate.
Rich and generous on the palate with blackcurrant tones added to the replays. Quite an
attractive appassimento that offers an interesting
and engaging finish. (VINTAGES panel, Aug. 2013)
295162 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
338939 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
2
VILLA SANT’ANNA
CHIANTI COLLI SENESI 2009
DOCG
VALPANTENA TORRE DEL FALASCO
RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA 2011
DOC
TASTING NOTE: The 2009 Chianti Colli Senesi
is gorgeous. Layers of fruit caress the palate in
this inviting, gracious Chianti. Hints of tobacco,
licorice, sweet herbs and wild flowers add
complexity on the finish. The Chianti is 90%
Sangiovese plus 10% Colorino, Canaiolo and
Merlot, and was aged in cask. Anticipated
Fans of Amarone often look to Ripasso wines for
a lighter take on the signature wine styles of
Veneto. Valpantena’s Torre del Falasco makes a
great introduction to Ripasso – but really, at this
price, even seasoned Veneto lovers shouldn’t
miss this one. Look for dark cherry fruit framed
by silky tannins, milk chocolate and baking
spices. A natural with meaty pasta, grilled beef or
flavourful cheeses.
346585 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
642421 (D)
750 mL $16.95
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VENETO
PORTUGAL – WHITE WINE
MACULAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
IGT Veneto
GLORIA ALVARINHO
VINHO BRANCO 2012
DO Vinho Regional Minho
This wine was awarded a rating of BMM in
Gambero Rosso 2013.
2
TASTING NOTE: A layered and complex nose
with coffee, prune, black cherry, floral and cassis
notes. Excellent structure and balance with lots
of black fruit flavour accented by tobacco notes.
Enjoy this with a variety of grilled meats, or hearty
pastas. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Well made and interesting with
well-integrated components. Bright lemony citrus
aromas. The fruit is quite bold on the palate too,
riding on a wave of excellent acidity. The tangy
and mouth-watering finish gets into every nook
and cranny. Awesome. This will be marvelous with
scallops or lemongrass chicken breast. (VINTAGES
panel, Jan. 2013)
987701 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
Light & Crisp
338905 (D)
2
750 mL $15.95
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PORTUGAL – RED WINE
CELLER DE CAPÇANES
COSTERS DEL GRAVET 2009
DO Montsant
LA ROSA TINTO 2009
DOC Douro
(Quinta de la Rosa)
TASTING NOTE: Exhibiting all the richness of
the 2009 vintage, this is a serious, concentrated
wine. The red fruits are deliciously juicy as well
as layered with firm tannins. Ripe fruit is just
waiting to burst out, but wait for two years. Score:
91 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Feb. 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
933101 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
TASTING NOTE: The 2009 Costers del Gravet is
made up of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30%
Garnacha, and 10% Carinena aged for 12 months in
new and used French oak. Opaque purple in color,
it gives up an inviting nose of wood smoke, mineral,
exotic spices, black currant, and plum. In the glass
the wine’s density and structure are revealed along
with loads of chewy, spicy black fruits, plenty of
volume, impeccable balance, and a fruit-filled finish,
quite an achievement for a $20 wine. Score: 91+
(Jay Miller, erobertparker.com, May 2011)
Full-bodied & Firm
707059 (XD)
SPAIN – RED WINE
ÁLVARO PALACIOS
CAMINS DEL PRIORAT 2011
DOCa Priorat
Alvaro Palacios is one of Spain’s most celebrated
winemakers and producer of the iconic L’Ermita.
His Camins wine is sourced primarily from young
vines in the same vineyards that produce his
second wine, Les Terrasses, which is made
exclusively from old vines.
750 mL $19.95
2
DOMECO DE JARAUTA
LAR DE SOTOMAYOR VENDIMIA
SELECCIONADA 2010
DOC Rioja
TASTING NOTE: Bright purple. Aromas and flavors
of ripe red berries, cola and spicecake, with a
deeper note of licorice emerging with air. Lush and
seamless, with very good finishing breadth and
spicy persistence. Shows plenty of upfront appeal
but this wine has the concentration and balance
to reward at least mid-term aging. Score: 91 (Josh
Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, Sept. 2012)
TASTING NOTE: The 2010 Lar de Sotomayor
Vendimia Seleccionada is a blend of 90% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo and 5% Graciano from 40- to
56-year-old vines in the town of Aldeanueva de
Ebro. … It offers an intriguing bouquet of dark
plum, black brambly fruit, strawberry jam and
fennel that is very controlled and well-defined. The
palate is soft and supple on the entry. It is understated, crisp, focused with light tensile tannins and
a linear finish of red currant and raspberry fruit.
This is very backward, yet it is very taut and fresh
and should age with style. Drink 2014-2020. Score:
91 (Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, Aug. 2012)
216291 (XD)
750 mL $22.95
336099 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
2
2
Featured as our Wine of the Month
BODEGAS VIZCARRA JC VIZCARRA 2010
DO Ribera del Duero
TASTING NOTE: The 2010 JC Vizcarra, also 100%
Tempranillo, was aged 15 months in French and
American oak. A truly great wine, it boasts a dense
purple color along with notes of camphor, creme
de cassis, licorice, damp earth and forest floor. The
beautiful fragrance is accompanied by a wine with
a full-bodied, opulent texture, and a voluptuous,
luxurious mouthfeel as well as finish. Drink this
beauty over the next 7-10 years. Score: 94 (Robert
Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Aug. 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
214650 (XD)
750 mL $28.95
2
LAN GRAN RESERVA 2005
DOCa Rioja
TASTING NOTE: The 2005 Gran Reserva is a
blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo and 5%
Graciano: a selection of the best grapes from 20- to
25-year-old vines… It has an intense minty nose of
blackberry, smoke and grilled meats that is welldefined, but surprisingly taut considering the
vintage. The palate is medium-bodied with a tarry,
leathery entry. The tannins are fine and linear, the
finish classic in style with a dash of white pepper
and tar. This is a very well-made Gran Reserva
drinking beautifully now, but certainly it has the
substance to keep. Drink now-2022. Score: 93
(Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, Aug. 2012)
928622 (XD)
750 mL $27.95
2
ÓNRA NEGRE 2009
DO Costers del Segre
(Celler Lagravera)
This wine is a blend of Grenache, Merlot and
Cabernet Sauvignon.
TASTING NOTE: The 2009 Onra Negre is opaque
purple in color with aromas of brooding black fruits,
violets, licorice, and espresso. Dense and layered,
it has a bit of underlying structure and 1-2 years
of aging potential. However, it can be approached
now. Score: 90+ (Jay Miller, erobertparker.com,
May 2011)
343079 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
4 Organic product
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THE FOREIGN AFFAIR THE CONSPIRACY 2011
THE ORGANIZED CRIME PIPE DOWN 2011
VINTAGE INK MARK OF PASSION MERLOT/CABERNET 2010
BEAULIEU VINEYARD GEORGES DE LATOUR PRIVATE RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009
GNARLY HEAD OLD VINE ZIN ZINFANDEL 2011
HAHN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011
IRONSTONE MERLOT 2011
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CHILE
AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND
SOUTH AFRICA
FRANCE – ALSACE
FRANCE – BORDEAUX
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LA CREMA PINOT NOIR 2011
McMANIS FAMILY VINEYARDS SYRAH 2011
NOBLE VINES 667 PINOT NOIR 2011
PAHLMEYER PINOT NOIR 2010
RODNEY STRONG KNOTTY VINES ZINFANDEL 2011
SHAFER ONE POINT FIVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
SILVER OAK ALEXANDER VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE ETHOS RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008
SNOQUALMIE WHISTLE STOP RED CABERNET/MERLOT 2009
L.A. CETTO ZINFANDEL 2011
ALAMOS SYRAH 2012
FINCA SOPHENIA RESERVE MALBEC 2010
ZUCCARDI SANTA JULIA MAGNA 2011
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CERAVOLO PETIT VERDOT 2009
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AMISFIELD PINOT NOIR 2009
MOUNT RILEY PINOT NOIR 2011
DIEMERSFONTEIN PINOTAGE 2012
LENZ MOSER PRESTIGE RESERVE BLAUER ZWEIGELT 2009
CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BRUN 2009
CHÂTEAU CLAUZET 2009
CHÂTEAU D’AIGUILHE 2009
CHÂTEAU FLEUR CARDINALE 2009
CHATEAU LA CROIX SAINT-PIERRE 2010
CHÂTEAU LE CHÊNE 2010
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LACOSTE BORIE 2009
COLLIN BOURISSET DOUCE FOLIE SAINT-AMOUR 2011
LES TERRES BLEUES BROUILLY 2011
MAISON ROCHE DE BELLENE SAVIGNY-LES-BEAUNE VIEILLES VIGNES 2010
VINCENT SAUVESTRE ALOXE-CORTON LES MARÉCHAUDES 1ER CRU 2010
COULY-DUTHEIL LA BARONNIE MADELEINE CHINON 2010
CHÂTEAU DES ESTANILLES L’IMPERTINENT 2010
DOMAINE LE CLOS DU SERRES LA BLACA 2011
MAS D’AUZIERÈS LES ÉCLATS 2007
NOSTRE PAÏS COSTIÈRES DE NÎMES 2011
ALAIN JAUME & FILS GRANDE GARRIGUE VACQUEYRAS 2010
FERRATON PÈRE & FILS PLAN DE DIEU CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES 2010
FRANÇOIS VILLARD L’APPEL DES SEREINES SYRAH 2010
M. CHAPOUTIER LA BERNARDINE CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2010
AYDIE L’ORIGINE 2010
CHÂTEAU SPENCER LA PUJADE LE P’TIT SPENCER CORBIERES 2011
BÙCARO MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 2011 4
CLAVESANA IL CLOU DOGLIANI SUPERIORE 2010
GEMMA BAROLO 2008
GIUSEPPE L’AURELIO NEBBIOLO D’ALBA 2010
SOTTIMANO BRIC DEL SALTO DOLCETTO D’ALBA 2011
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CARPINETO CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2008
CORTE PAVONE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2007
FATTORIA LE FONTI CHIANTI CLASSICO 2010
VILLA SANT’ANNA CHIANTI COLLI SENESI 2009
MACULAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
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LA ROSA TINTO 2009
ÁLVARO PALACIOS CAMINS DEL PRIORAT 2011
BODEGAS VIZCARRA JC VIZCARRA 2010
CELLER DE CAPÇANES COSTERS DEL GRAVET 2009
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LAN GRAN RESERVA 2005
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Save V I N TA G E S
the
date! a u c t i o n
OCTOBER 18 & 19
VINTAGES’ 12th annual auction begins Friday, October 18
with a four-course dinner and reception featuring 100-point
wines from France and the USA!
PRE-AUCTION
PRIVATE DINNER
Friday, October 18, 2013
Trump International
Hotel & Tower
Reception: 5 pm
Dinner: 6 pm
Tickets: $325 per person
Limited quantity!
To purchase Dinner tickets,
call helloLCBO at 416-365-5767
or toll free 1-800-266-4764,
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6 pm,
Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm.
AUCTION SCHEDULE
Session 1 – Friday, October 18 at 8 pm
Trump International Hotel & Tower
325 Bay Street, Toronto
Session 2 – Saturday, October 19 at 10 am
Waddington’s Auction House
275 King Street East, Toronto
Open to public. No tickets required.
All sessions to be held under the direction
of Waddington’s Auction House. Online bidding
available via: www.artfact.com
For more details, visit
vintages.com/auction.
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Wines poured at this event will be measured and some wines may run out.
Due to printing lead time, we cannot guarantee tickets will be available. All ticket sales are final.
Win/win
situation
The right wine can be a source of immense pleasure,
turning a good day into a great one. That’s why
VINTAGES has sourced two exceptional wines for your fall table that
don’t just deliver on price, value and pleasure – they over-deliver.
One of them is a gorgeous, berry-rich New Zealand Pinot Noir and
the other is an elegant, deliciously complex Tempranillo
from Spain. And the best part is, whichever one you choose...
...you win!
VINTAGES
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VINTAGES experts shop the world for fine wines and premium spirits of exceptional value. Discover our ever-changing assortment today.
Featured products may not be available in all VINTAGES locations. Visit vintages.com for availability and store locations. Prices subject to change.
perfect for
roast lamb
great with
salmon
OYSTER BAY PINOT NOIR 2011
Marlborough, South Island,
New Zealand
A fine example of New Zealand
Pinot Noir and fantastic value
too. This crisp, fruity and spicy
wine is lovely with salmon or
roast pork tenderloin.
91 points (nataliemaclean.com)
590414 (D) 750 mL 2
just
$17
MEDIUM-BODIED & FRUITY
BARCO DE PIEDRA TINTO 2011
DO Ribera del Duero, Spain
An outstanding value from one
of Spain’s top wine regions, this is
an elegant, flavourful red that’s a
perfect complement to roast lamb.
336289 (XD) 750 mL 2
just
$17
MEDIUM-BODIED & FRUITY
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 helloLCBO: 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
COLLINGWOOD
LONDON
NIAGARA FALLS
Store 771
40 Kingston Road – East
Durham Centre
905-683-5306
Store 31
1 First Street
705-445-3341
ANCASTER
Store 540
11–960 Brookdale Avenue
Brookdale Mall
613-933-1723
Store 26
71 York Street
519-432-1831
Store 393
109 Fanshawe Park Road
519-660-1366
ISD
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
Store 401
3714 Portage Road North
905-356-3972
Store 586
5389 Ferry Street
Ferry Street Plaza
905-357-4360
1
Store 21
737 Golf Links Road
Meadowlands Centre
905-304-9608
11
Store 311
14824 Yonge St.
905-727-9722
Store 630
15830 Bayview Ave.
905-727-7288
1
FERGUS
11
Store 229
97 Parkside Drive West
519-843-1740
1
GEORGETOWN
11
Store 156
236 Guelph St., Delrex Market Centre
905-877-2721
1
11
Store 102 – NEW
155 Edward Street
705-687-2641
Store 265
30 McEwan Drive East
905-857-2620
Store 325
378 Speedvale Avenue East
519-824-7900
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
BOLTON
1
1
11
1
1
1
MAPLE
Store 536
2943 Major Mackenzie Drive
905-832-1367
Store 635 – NEW
9310 Bathurst Street
905-303-9290
11
MARKHAM
11
GUELPH
1
1
1
GRAVENHURST
BELLEVILLE
Store 57
190A Bell Boulevard
613-962-2132
DUNDAS
1
BARRIE
Store 187
534 Bayfield Street
705-722-1046
Store 288
37 Caplan Avenue
705-726-6220
1
Store 25
119 Osler Drive
905-628-2042
AURORA
11
CORNWALL
1
11
1
Store 390
192 Bullock Drive
905-472-8600
Store 590
3075 Highway 7 East
905-940-2768
11
11
MILTON
Store 255
14 Main Street East
905-878-2631
Store 631
830 Main Street East
905-864-7030
LINDSAY
NEWMARKET
Store 82
35 Russell Street West
705-324-5511
Store 226
17555 Yonge Street
905-895-6341
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
1
Store 40
34 Barrack Street
613-549-5092
Store 154 – NEW
1089 Midland Avenue
613-384-2299
11
1
KINGSVILLE
Store 286
390 Main Street East
519-733-5223
1
KITCHENER
1
1
11
11
1
1
1
11
KINGSTON
1
11
1
11
11
111
1
Store 344 – NE W
101 Holiday Inn Drive, Unit C
519-658-4261
1
Store 106
91 King William Street
705-789-2591
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 – NE W
1527 Rebecca Street
905-827-5072
Store 445
251 Oak Walk Dr.
ISD
905-257-6300
Store 486
321 Cornwall Drive, Unit C120
905-845-8100
ISD
ORILLIA
CAMBRIDGE
Store 171
170 Sandalwood Parkway E.
Heart Lake Town Centre
905-846-4373
Store 329
545 Steeles Ave. E.
905-454-7980
HUNTSVILLE
1
OAKVILLE
Store 298
40 B Broadway
519-942-0188
Store 544
1005 Ottawa Street North
Stanley Park Plaza
519-893-6921
Store 549
324 Highland Road West
Highland Road Plaza
519-745-8781
BRAMPTON
Store 387
1711 Algonquin Avenue
705-474-5430
1
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 – NEW
5035 – 5100 Erin Mills Parkway
905-607-7900
1
1
NORTH BAY
ORANGEVILLE
MISSISSAUGA
11
1
11
11
11
1
11
1
Store 579
Coldwater Road & Westmount Drive
Country Fair Plaza
705-325-9413
1
OSHAWA
Store 378
400 Gibb St, Oshawa Centre
905-723-5721
Store 465
1409 Harmony Rd
905-576-5223
1
1
OTTAWA – CENTRAL
Store 38
275 Rideau Street
Corner Of King Edward & Rideau St.
613-789-5226
ISD
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
111
1
1
1
1
OTTAWA – GLOUCESTER
11
Store 443
3-2016 Ogilvie Road
Shoppers’ City East
613-745-9906
1
OTTAWA – KANATA
RICHMOND HILL
Store 36
457 Hazeldean Rd.
613-592-5416
Store 556
24 – 300 Earl Grey Drive
613-592-1849
Store 623
8783 Yonge Street
905-886-3511
ISD
Store 629
1520 Major Mackenzie Dr. E.,
905-884-4700
OTTAWA – MANOTICK
SARNIA
11
11
11
Store 521
1154 Currier Street
613-692-2503
1
Store 459
1330 Exmouth Street
519-542-6836
1
OTTAWA – NEPEAN
1
ST. CATHARINES
Store 252
343 Glendale Avenue
905-641-1169
Store 392 – NE W
420 Vansickle Road
905-685-8000
Store 522
311 Geneva Street
905-646-1818
11
OTTAWA – ORLEANS
Store 624
4220 Innes Rd
613-837-5527
11
OTTAWA – SOUTH
Store 243
1980 Bank Street
613-523-7763
Store 699
4460 Limebank Road
613-822-9232
11
1
ISD
Store 404
5710 Main Street
905-640-3771
OTTAWA – WEST
Store 212
222 Richmond Road
613-729-1735
Store 394
2164 Carling Avenue
Fairlawn Plaza
613-828-7145
11
11
OWEN SOUND
Store 300
1613 9th Avenue East
9th Avenue & 16th Street
519-376-0761
1
PEMBROKE
Store 055
1050 Pembroke Street East
613-732-2878
1
PERTH
Store 72
80 Dufferin Street
613-267-1697
1
Store 35
879 Lansdowne Street West
705-743-9955
11
PICKERING
1
1
SUDBURY – NEW SUDBURY
Store 287
1467 Lasalle Boulevard
Supermall
705-566-3882
1
SUDBURY – SOUTH END
Store 407
2400 Long Lake Road
705-522-8000
1
TECUMSEH
Store 278
15 Amy Croft Dr.
519-735-2661
1
THORNHILL
Store 523 – NE W
180 Promenade Circle
905-889-7787
THUNDER BAY
Store 501
1010 Dawson Road
The Landmark Inn
807-767-8882
Store 616
969 Fort William Road
807-623-8484
1
TORONTO – CENTRAL
Store 3
416-536-4634
Store 4
200 Danforth Avenue
416-469-4724
Store 5
1654 Queen Street East
416-691-9758
1
1
PORT HOPE
Store 79
15 Ontario Street
905-885-5668
1
STRATFORD
Store 60
91 Wellington Street
519-271-1343
1
1
1
111
1
11
1
PORT CARLING
Store 403
115 Medora Street
705-765-5222
11
1
PETERBOROUGH
Store 776
1899 Brock Rd.
905-427-9830
11
1
Store 41
665 Industrial Avenue
613-738-0937
Store 140
230 Montreal Road
613-745-1523
1
11
Store 545
75 Centennial Parkway North
905-560-4970
STOUFFVILLE
111
11
STONEY CREEK
OTTAWA – VANIER
1
1
Store 359
616 Great Northern Road
705-759-7740
11
1
11
SAULT STE. MARIE
Store 412
543 West Hunt Club Rd.
613-224-4333
Store 499
120 Riocan Avenue
Barrhaven Market Square
613-825-1160
Store 6
11 Brock Avenue
416-532-7283
Store 10
10 Scrivener Square
Summerhill Subway
416-922-0403
ISD
Store 15
232 Dupont Street
416-922-7066
Store 18
85 Hanna Avenue, Unit 103
416-538-9200
Store 19
2151 St. Clair Ave. W.
416-653-8202
Store 164
147 Laird Avenue
416-425-6282
ISD
Store 217
2 Cooper St., at Queen’s Quay
416-864-6777
ISD
Store 295
416-762-8215
Store 333
First Canadian Place
Lower Concourse
416-594-9040
Store 457
2300 Yonge Street
Yonge Eglinton Centre
416-487-4858
Store 483
200 Bay Street, Unit 115
Royal Bank Plaza
416-368-9644
Store 511
415 King Street West
416-598-1482
Store 528
55 Bloor Street West
Manulife Centre
416-925-5266
ISD
Store 532
87 Front Street East
St. Lawrence Market
416-368-0521
Store 534 – NE W
416-537-1500
Store 568
595 Bay Street
Lower Concourse
416-979-9978
Store 650
1524 Bayview Avenue
416-483-4700
1
11
1
1
11
11
1
11
1
1
TORONTO – ETOBICOKE
Store 149
2946 Bloor Street West
416-239-3065
Store 214
125 The Queensway
416-259-6476
Store 398 – NEW
662 Burnhamthorpe Road
Burnhamthorpe Mall
416-621-0954
Store 553
1750 The Queensway
416-620-5390
11
11
111
1
11
TORONTO – SCARBOROUGH
Store 163
3111 Danforth Avenue
416-699-7003
Store 195 – NEW
1900 Eglinton Ave. E.
Eglinton & Warden (Smart Centre)
416-755-6751
Store 198 – NEW
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 – NEW
5979 Steeles Avenue East
416-335-1100
1
11
11
1
1
11
TRENTON
Store 65
150 Front Street
613-392-3797
1
WATERDOWN
Store 326
255 Dundas Street East
Waterdown Village Plaza
905-689-6855
1
WATERLOO
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
11
11
1
WHITBY
Store 432
170 Taunton Road West
905-655-6090
11
WINDSOR
1
Store 367
3165 Howard Avenue
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D I S C O V E R O U R L AT E S T
Prices not available at press time.
Arrive
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when they find out its creator was named Winery of the Year three
years in a row at the Wine Access Canadian Wine Awards. If barbecue’s
on tonight’s menu, they’ll want to pop it open right away; if not,
it’s also a good candidate for a year or two in the cellar.
TAWSE SKETCHES
CABERNET/MERLOT
2011
130252 (XD) 750 mL
$20.95
Pairs well with grilled
steak and lamb.
NOTE, SEE PAGE 44.
pg.47
pg.44
pg.58
V I N TA G E S
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Please enjoy responsibly.
Catalogue No. 521
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