This week it’s the LCBO’s answer to Green Eggs and Ham!
Think about the vintages release combo this week - biodynamic wines and Easter. Never let it be said that their marketing department doesn’t have a sense of humour ….meanwhile, not much to get too excited about.
TRAPICHE BROQUEL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 Mendoza - Good price for a pretty good Cab. 14.95
KAIKEN MALBEC 2007 Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza - Another great buy from Argentina, bargain loving red meat eaters rejoice! $14.95
G7 GRAN RESERVA 2005 Loncomilla Valley - Not named for the Canadian Group of Seven, nor the old G7 industrial nations, but rather a celebration of 7 generations of winemaking expertise. Should be a good Cabernet $18.95
BREMERTON MATILDA PLAINS CABERNET/SHIRAZ 2007 – Think 3 Monks at a bargain price. Last year’s was delicious especially for the price! $14.95
HEARTLAND STICKLEBACK RED 2007 Interesting blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Dolcetto and Grenache. Very well priced too. $15
DELHEIM SHIRAZ 2005 – always well done $16.95
CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROCH CHIMÈRES 2006 - This review is terrific – can the wine stand up to it? I’ll buy one to see. $19.95
CLOS DU MONT-OLIVET FONT DE BLANCHE CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE 2006 – should be terrific with almost anything from strong fish to roast beef! $16.95
LE GRAVILLAS GIGONDAS 2006 This wine won Gold at the 2007 Foire aux vins d'Orange. Should be really good in a year or two. $27.95
CASTELLANI VIGNETTI DI CAMPOMAGGIO ROSSO 2003 – Great price for a baby Super Tuscan - Sangiovese, Cabernet and Syrah.. Score - 91. (James Suckling) $22.95
ROCCA DELLE MACÌE CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2004 This Chianti Classico is a blend of 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.. Smart Buy.- Ready to drink too.Score - 90. (James Suckling) $24.95
ROCCA DELLE MACÌE SASYR SANGIOVESE/SYRAH 2006 – also ready to drink, the name is a combo of the grapes. Score - 88. (James Suckling,) $18.95
TEZZA MA ROAT VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE RIPASSO 2006 Will reward time in a decanter, so enjoy this one over a long meal with people you love to talk to or drink by yourself over an entire evening) 17.95
BOSTAVAN PINOT NOIR 2005 – Wine from Moldova - now that’s a wild looking bottle! $13.95
The Big Priced Specials
TENUTA DI CASTELGIOCONDO LAMAIONE 2005 IGT Toscana $59.95
CLOS SAINT JEAN CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2006 It should provide superb drinking over the next 10-15 years. Score - 90. (Robert Parker Jr.,) $49.95
D'ARENBERG THE IRONSTONE PRESSINGS GRENACHE/SHIRAZ/MOURVÈDRE 2006 Feeling wealthy? Buy this one and the Clos St. Jean. Put them both away for 5 years in a cool dark place and then call me to come over ! $49.95
