It’s the holidays. This week’s release is a great one to suck up to the boss with a big name, big buck Californian, but instead, why not suck up to yourself and pick up some of these fabulous wines for far, far less!
MARCHESI DE’ FRESCOBALDI TENUTA DI CASTIGLIONI 2007 IGT Toscana The buy of the release. Get out early and pick up a demi douzaine at the very least! But find a dark quiet cool spot for it for a few years. Best after 2013 according to James - Score – 93. (James Suckling, www.winespectator.com, Oct. 31, 2009) $ 21.95
RUFFINO MODUS 2006 IGT Toscana. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best after 2010. Score – 91.
(James Suckling,.winespectator.com,) Another super Tuscan at one third the price! Buy, buy , buy. $ 28.95
ROCCA MAURA LIRAC 2007 AC Another Southern Rhone beauty - Lirac wines must contain at least 40% Grenache with Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault in support. This should be terrific and very well priced $ 16.95
DOMAINE GALÉVAN PAROLES DE FEMME CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2007 AC Back by Popular demand and a buck or two more this time, but still a wonderful easy drinking Cotes du Rhone from a great vintage.$ 15.00
GRANT BURGE THE HOLY TRINITY GRENACHE/SHIRAZ/MOURVÈDRE 2004– 94.points but remember it’s James Halliday – expect closer to 90 but a terrific GSM $ 29.95
ALTAÏR SIDERAL 2004 Rapel Valley Altaïr Vineyards & Winery is an exciting partnership between
Bordeaux’s Laurent Dassault and Chile’s Viña San Pedro whose vision is to create a Grand Cru wine from
Chile. 92 points! (www.erobertparker.com, June 2007) $ 24.95
ATALAYA ALMANSA 2007 . Score – 91.(Jay Miller, www.erobertparker.com,Aug. 2008) $ 21.95
KAIKEN ULTRACABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 $ 19.95
HECHT & BANNIER CÔTES DU ROUSSILLON-VILLAGES 2006 AC If you liked last year’s, try this one. but don’t go crazy, there are better ones from the Rhone instead. $ 22.95
ARGIANO NC NON CONFUNDITUR 2006IGT Toscana This is one of the first Tuscan wines closed with
a screwcap. Yikes, progress….drink 2008-2016. Score – 90. www.erobertparker.com, Aug. 2008) $ 24.95
ELDERTON ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 Barossa, South Australia Doug’s Favourite! This family-owned winery built its reputation on premium Cabs and Shiraz. Score – 91. $ 29.95
ANTINORI PÈPPOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO 2006 DOCG Score – 90. Only this far down because it’s a Vintages Essential so you should be able to get this almost any time. $ 19.95
TORBRECK WOODCUTTER’S SHIRAZ 2008 Barossa Valley, South Australia $ 25.95 Always sa favourite, but this year I may take a pass on it.
CUATRO PASOS MENCÍA 2007 Bierzo’s Mencia,makes a repeat performance Score – 90. (Jay Miller, www.erobertparker.com, Feb. 2009) $ 16.95
CASTILLO LABASTIDA RESERVA 2004 $ 23.95 a traditionally styled Rioja made from 100% Tempranillo that was aged in seasoned French and American oak. It will offer prime drinking from 2011 to 2020. Score – 90.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Vintages Nov.07 Release
“Affordable”, what a lovely word, especially if you are planning a big party. Any wines that come in at less than $20 ( or even better, less than $15) but taste like $25 or more fit this category in my book.
My Picks for the week:
Les Vignerons du Castelas 2007 Cotes du Rhone ($13.95) Back up the truck for this one.
Thorn-Clarke 2007 Terra Barossa Cuvee ($14.95 ) Having a party? Load up!
Pierre Amadieu 2007 La Grangeliere Vacqueyras ($21.95) – Just over the $20 mark, but a wonderful vintage and an upgrade over the normal Cotes Du Rhone.
Argentina
Zuccardi ‘Q’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 $19.95 Fuzion’s Bigger, Cabernet brother
Vina Cobos Felino 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon ($19.95) – I expect a juicy, rich wine.
Australia
Thorn-Clarke 2007 Terra Barossa Cuvee ($14.95 ) Having a party? Load up!
Thorn-Clarke 2007 Shotfire Quartage ($23.95) Should be lots going on here. Consider it the big brother to Terra Barossa
Gemtree Vineyards 2008 Bloodstone Shiraz-Viognier $17.95
Elderton Friends – you can’t go wrong here
Yalumba Shiraz/Viognier - very nice
Pirammimma Cab - alway s one of my preferred Aussie producers. Their Shiraz is a biannual WS Top 100.
Grant Burge 2007 Filsell Old Vine Shiraz ($29.95) OK so it’s over the affordable ceiling but it’s always very good ( and Big)
Chile
Montes Alpha Cabernet 2007 – Watch out, there might still be some ’06 hanging around too. Try them both!
Concha Y Toro 2007 Winemaker’s Lot 115 Cabernet Sauvignon ($17.95) – I’m a big Concha Y Toro fan…
France – Red …
Pierre Amadieu 2007 La Grangeliere Vacqueyras ($21.95) – Just over the $20 mark, but a wonderful vintage and an upgrade over the normal Cotes Du Rhone.
Les Vignerons du Castelas 2007 Cotes du Rhone ($13.95) Back up the truck for this one. .
Perrin Vinsobres Les Cornuds - should be superb
Italy – Red …
Antinori 2004 Pian Delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino ($67.95) –
La Braccesca Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2006 ($27.95)
Renzo Masi Chianti 2007 ($13.95) great price, great vintage in Chianti – Think Cotes du Rhone made with Sangiovese
A-Mano Primitivo 2007 $15.95 – Should be a good one for bargain Zin Fans
Tedeschi ‘Capitel dei Nicalò’ Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2007 - $16.95 – Still a fave, just so many others available too
Spain – Red …
Castell Del Remei Gotim Bru 2006 ($19.95) – Normally a 90 pointer from Parker but in the past, I haven’t ‘got it’
Las Rocas Garnacha 2006 – flew out of the stores in the last release of it.
My Picks for the week:
Les Vignerons du Castelas 2007 Cotes du Rhone ($13.95) Back up the truck for this one.
Thorn-Clarke 2007 Terra Barossa Cuvee ($14.95 ) Having a party? Load up!
Pierre Amadieu 2007 La Grangeliere Vacqueyras ($21.95) – Just over the $20 mark, but a wonderful vintage and an upgrade over the normal Cotes Du Rhone.
Argentina
Zuccardi ‘Q’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 $19.95 Fuzion’s Bigger, Cabernet brother
Vina Cobos Felino 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon ($19.95) – I expect a juicy, rich wine.
Australia
Thorn-Clarke 2007 Terra Barossa Cuvee ($14.95 ) Having a party? Load up!
Thorn-Clarke 2007 Shotfire Quartage ($23.95) Should be lots going on here. Consider it the big brother to Terra Barossa
Gemtree Vineyards 2008 Bloodstone Shiraz-Viognier $17.95
Elderton Friends – you can’t go wrong here
Yalumba Shiraz/Viognier - very nice
Pirammimma Cab - alway s one of my preferred Aussie producers. Their Shiraz is a biannual WS Top 100.
Grant Burge 2007 Filsell Old Vine Shiraz ($29.95) OK so it’s over the affordable ceiling but it’s always very good ( and Big)
Chile
Montes Alpha Cabernet 2007 – Watch out, there might still be some ’06 hanging around too. Try them both!
Concha Y Toro 2007 Winemaker’s Lot 115 Cabernet Sauvignon ($17.95) – I’m a big Concha Y Toro fan…
France – Red …
Pierre Amadieu 2007 La Grangeliere Vacqueyras ($21.95) – Just over the $20 mark, but a wonderful vintage and an upgrade over the normal Cotes Du Rhone.
Les Vignerons du Castelas 2007 Cotes du Rhone ($13.95) Back up the truck for this one. .
Perrin Vinsobres Les Cornuds - should be superb
Italy – Red …
Antinori 2004 Pian Delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino ($67.95) –
La Braccesca Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2006 ($27.95)
Renzo Masi Chianti 2007 ($13.95) great price, great vintage in Chianti – Think Cotes du Rhone made with Sangiovese
A-Mano Primitivo 2007 $15.95 – Should be a good one for bargain Zin Fans
Tedeschi ‘Capitel dei Nicalò’ Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2007 - $16.95 – Still a fave, just so many others available too
Spain – Red …
Castell Del Remei Gotim Bru 2006 ($19.95) – Normally a 90 pointer from Parker but in the past, I haven’t ‘got it’
Las Rocas Garnacha 2006 – flew out of the stores in the last release of it.
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