May 28th release - nothing too exciting to me....

In spite of the California focus, the Vintages Release out May 28 does not show much to get 

too excited about. I might chase down the Eberle (eh-burr-lee) Cab but that’s about all.

SANTA JULIA MAGNA 2009 ( Familia Zuccardi) $14.95 – Well priced red blend

135202 KAIKEN ULTRA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007 $19.95 – Good Cab – where are the burgers and the steak?

BRITISH COLUMBIA

BURROWING OWL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008 $56.95 – An ISD so it’ll be rare,but well made, good Canuck producer.

ONTARIO

FIELDING RED CONCEPTION 2008 $18.95 – Worth a try but expect more green/brown scents and flavours than red and black fruits.

New Zealand

 Lawsons Sauvignon Blanc - $16.95 – Very well priced for a 91 point savvy

 PROVENCE

CHATEAU LA TOUR DE L'EVEQUE VENDANGES $17.95

Italy

PIEDMONT

RENATO RATTI MARCENASCO BAROLO 2006 $49.95 – Previous vintage was Top 7 in the WS Top 100 so you know it’s a good producer.  

PUGLIA

APOLLONIO TERRAGNOLO PRIMITIVO 2004 $17.95 – Always enjoy the Apollonios. Big, great mouthfeel with some age on this one.

TUSCANY

I GREPPI GREPPICANTE BOLGHERI 2007 $23.95 – Mid twenties for a  WSTop 100 wine? Yes indeed, even if it is the second pass for this one.

BARONE RICASOLI CASALFERRO 2006  $39.95- Big Bucks, big flavours.

CALIFORNIA

EBERLE VINEYARD SELECTION CABERNET $23.95 – The previous release of this Cab was really really good. Only downside was the plastic cork. Wait a sec, if a cork is made of plastic, does that make it a plastic and not a cork?  If so, the only downside to this last time was the plastic plastic. Note to Eberle  and to the LCBO -  For Eberle - Real cork or a screwcap please and for the LCBO - two dollars less on the price.

STAG'S LEAP WINE CELLARS ARTEMIS CABERNET $49.95

FREEMARK ABBEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON $29.95

FESS PARKER RODNEY'S VINEYARD SYRAH 2007 $39.95 – Serve with raccoon. (Think about it, you’ll get it eventually.)

Spain

Ardahl Crainza 2005 - $16.95 and ready to be served with food.