A nice wide selection of Ontario Wines from Niagara and a few from PEC as well as a few underappreciated Portuguese selections highlight this release. I didn't see too much to get excited about.
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ERTA E CHINA ROSSO DI TOSCANA 2006 – A 90 POINT SCORE FROM JAMES SUCKLING FOR UNDER 15 BUCKS!!!! Get there early on Saturday, or late Friday evening and BACK UP THE TRUCK! If it's not that good, you can always return it! Dark chocolate, berry, mineral and strawberry aromas follow through to a full body, with soft tannins and a long, caressing finish. So good now. Sangiovese and CabSauv. Drink now. Score - 90. (James Suckling Oct. 15, 2008) $14.95
DOMAINE LAFOND ROC-EPINE LIRAC 2007 AC The 2007 Lirac Roc-Epine is a richly fruity effort offering hints of fresh black raspberries, cherries, licorice, and earth. With abundant fruit, full body as well as loads of character Score - 90-92. (Robert Parker Jr, Oct. 2008) $19.95
BENMARCO MALBEC 2006 Mendoza Had this one’s big brother out in BC. It was excellent and I expect this to be on par with the Kaiken or Luigi Bosca Reservas. You might want to decant it and be sure you serve it alongside something that once moo’ed. Purple-colored I expect judicious oak, smoke, and black cherry with enough tannin to allow several years of development. Score - 91+. (Jay Miller,2007) $19.95
ONTARIO
TAWSE SKETCHES OF NIAGARA MERLOT/CABERNET 2007 – THE BUZZ IS ALL OVER THE 2007 ONTARIO VINTAGE SO WHAT THE HECK – THIS IS A GOOD STARTING POINT. $19.95
You might also spring for the Clos Jordanne Pinot, or try the Rosehall Run or Huff Chardonnay to see how far the Prince Edward County wines have come in a very short time.
A couple of Spaniards that might be OK, don't buy too many without trying them first though:
MAS ESTELA QUINDALS 2005 The 2005 Quindals is 90% Garnacha, 5% Syrah, and 5% Carinena aged for 12 months in French oak – sort of a heavy on the Grenache Rhone blend….well priced and while I find Jay Miller’s scores a little inflated, 88+ is a great wine for under 20 bucks.. - 90+. (Jay MillerFeb. 2008) $19.95
TORREDEROS TINTO CRIANZA 2004 .. I do not expect a fruit bomb, but it looks interesting. Aromas of pencil lead, earth, mushroom, vanilla, and blackberry. Medium to full-bodied, it has excellent depth, length, and balance. Score - 91. (Jay Miller) $24.95
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