The October 17thst release sees the prices begin
to spike as we head into the Christmas time releases. Focused on California
with an able backup from Barolo, this one will be a wallet lightener to be
sure. The LCBO, ever the masters of the understatement called this release the
California Gold Rush. Look at the prices and you’ll see why - They’re rushing
to get our gold.
MIDI
M. CHAPOUTIER DOMAINE DE BILA-HAUT OCCULTUM LAPIDEM 2013 998 cases
of 12 $25.95 – Always excellent but will need a bit
of time to calm down.
VILLA SYMPOSIA L'EQUILIBRE 2012 221 cases
of 12 $22.95 - Another reasonably good buy for a mid term
ageworthy wine.
RHÔNE
FAMILLE PERRIN LES CORNUDS VINSOBRES 2013 404 cases
of 12 $17.95 – With the Nicalo, this is
the semibargain red selection of the release.
DOMAINES PERRIN COUDOULET DE BEAUCASTEL CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE 344 cases
of 12 $29.95 – A Cotes du Rhone with Chateauneufian sensibilities. Built to age
in the medium term, you’ll find it puckeringly tannic in its youth.
AUSTRALIA
3 RINGS SHIRAZ 2013
995 cases of 12 $18.95 - Consistent wine – never let’s you down.
MOLLYDOOKER THE BOXER SHIRAZ 2013 199 cases of 12 $29.95 – Sometimes referred to as The
BenlynDooker, this’ll be inky black garnet and juicy. Old style OZ.
D'ARENBERG THE GALVO GARAGE 2010 191 cases of 12 $29.95 Is it my imagination or has this
jumped in price from last year?
VENICE
TEDESCHI CAPITEL
NICALÒ 2013 948 cases of 12 $17.95 – The
other semibargain of the release. I do expect to like this one based on history.
SPAIN
RIOJA VEGA RESERVA 2008 1059 cases
of 12 $21.95 – Lots of bottles so no rush.
DOMINIO DE TARES CEPAS VIEJAS MENCIA 2011 298 cases
of 12 $29.95 – This one has jumped in
price if I recall correctly. Expect something akin to a southern Rhone palate
with a dollop of pinot noir thrown in. The only grape in it is mencia. But
that’s what it tastes like to me.
BIG BUCKS
FATTORIA DI BASCIANO I PINI 2011 239 cases of 6 $30.95 – I’m hoping for a
replay of Castello del Terriccio’s
terrific Tassinaia with this one. One dollar too much drops it into the Big
Buck zone.
BRITISH COLUMBIA’s JACKSON-TRIGGS SUNROCK VINEYARD ILLUMINA
2012 111 cases of 6 $34.95- A spectacular setting and a terrific
vineyard in both soil composition and solar exposure. If you want to see how much fruit a Canadian
red can show try this blend of Zinfandel and Shiraz. Note to J.T - check the harvest dates on the
PDF for this one on the Great Estates website.
CASTELLO DI AMA SAN LORENZO CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN
SELEZIONE 348 cases of 12 $45.95
- I’m a big fan of Di Ama but I’ll have to drown my sorrows with a
bottle of 2009 Reserva since I expect I’ll
lose out on the charge for this one come Saturday (or Friday, or whenever!). Like the Banfi below, it’ll
need some time to tame the tannins.
BANFI POGGIO ALLE MURA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2010 110 cases of 6 $69.95 Patience people, patience. Needs at
least 7 years to show the best it has to offer.
All across Europe, 2010 was a great vintage. The following four
Barolos should provide real pleasure for you.
TENUTA ROCCA BAROLO 2010
239 cases of 12 $36.95
PRUNOTTO BAROLO 2010 199 cases of 12 $40.95
FONTANAFREDDA SERRALUNGA D'ALBA BAROLO 2010 200 cases
of 12 $44.95
ASCHERI SORANA BAROLO 2010 111 cases
of 12 $57.95
PICCINI VILA AL CORTILE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2009 299 cases
of 12 $36.95 – A nice comparatively inexpensive
Brunello to sip while you wait for the 2010 Banfi below to age and come around.
Remember, patience is a virtue though!
DOMAINE DE CRISTIA CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2012 149 cases of 12 $43.95
Black Stallion Napa
Cabernet 2012 - $32.95 – 91% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance a blend
of the Bordeaux grapes this is as close to a bargain as I could find from Napa.
But I’ll wait for next release and buy a cab from Washington St. or Chile.
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