Ahhh, summer time and my wallet gets to take a breather. The best pick is sub-$12, from the great ’07 Rhone vintage. I wish there was more variety in the B.C. selections but then, I don’t expect to see many Ontario wines in B.C. either!
There are a few other picks as well and only one makes it over $25. - it’s an (as always) overpriced Californian.
DOMAINE DU GRAND RETOUR PLAN DE DIEU CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES 2007 - should be terrific and who can beat the price?! $11.95
CHÂTEAU DE NAGES RÉSERVE 2007 – Should also be very tasty $14.95
DE MARTINO LEGADO RESERVA SYRAH 2006 Score - 90. Sounds like a lovely Syrah from Chile. If you liked last year's Antu Ninquen, take a run at this bad boy (90 pts. Molesworth, winespectator.com,) $16.95
Best of BC? Well Best they can do at the LCBO anyway…
I love the SEE YA LATER RANCH CHARDONNAY 2007 but at $20.95 it’s a bit expensive, go for the Inniskillen Okanagan Chard at $13.95 instead.
JACKSON-TRIGGS PROPRIETORS' GRAND RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 $22.95- Try the equivalent from Niagara and serve them blind!
SANDHILL MERLOT 2006 – Interesting to compare it to the Columbia Crest from Washington St. $19.95
MISSION HILL FAMILY ESTATE RESERVE SHIRAZ 2006 $22.95
COLUMBIA CREST GRAND ESTATES MERLOT 2005 A terrific winery , annually their Merlot is very good. – 88 points seems too low. $19.95
BABICH BLACK LABEL SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008 NZ- Typical NZ quality at $17.95
GRANT BURGE BAROSSA VINES SHIRAZ 2006 - Probably an 88 or 89 to my palate $17.95
DE BORTOLI DB SELECTION ROSÉ 2008 Nothing says summer quite like a rosé even if you’re having it while sitting watching the rain fall like we are this summer! - $12.95
ROBERT HALL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 – A bit expensive for what you get but not bad - $29.95
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