Not too often do I dole out the kudos to our friends at the LCBO but there are a few entries in this release that merit them. Well done, especially on the first two wines below. As a matter of fact, I think the first four are candidates for you to 'back up the truck'. But also remember good readers, globally the Loonie is gaining against almost every currency so before we give the LCBO'ers too much credit, our expectation should be for imported wine prices to continue to improve!
BODEGAS LAN CRIANZA Rioja 2006 A Rioja red, WS Top 100, over 3,000 cases and $15.00. What else could you ask for?
SANTA CAROLINA RESERVA DE FAMILIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008 Big black fruit, tannic, from the Maipo Valley. Over 3,000 cases and again only $15.00. Has been $18.95/ $19.95 in the past. A very very good buy! 91 - RP
TERRE DI RUBINORO VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO DOCG 2006 Tremendous vintage and lots of stock – almost 1300 cases and well priced at $17.95. 91 - WS
TABALÍ RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON Limarí Valley 2008 - The Limari Valley is a great region in Chile, as good as the Maipo Valley perhaps. Short tern (2-4 years or so) Tabali’s Cabs are really excellent and can taste like $20- $25 Cabs. I haven’t held any longer than that so can’t comment past that timeframe. But at $14.95 with big black extracted fruit/ licorice notes it’s a beaut.
CONCHA Y TORO MAYCAS DEL LIMARI RESERVA ESPECIAL CHARDONNAY Limarí Valley 2007 - could be the best white in the release! 164 cases so act fast. $19.95 92 – RP
SIMI CABERNET SAUVIGNON Alexander Valley, Sonoma County 2007. Again, over 1,200 cases but at this price it’s getting stiff competition in this release. $21.95
DOMAINE DE LA COLLINE SAINT-JEAN VIEILLES VIGNES VACQUEYRAS 2007 $22.95 – OK, soft spot alert! 90 - RP
VAENI NAOUSSA XINOMAVRO DAMASKINOS 2004 $13.95 It's been said that Greek wine could be the next great 'undiscovered' wine region. Undiscovered by North America that is. With the Greek economy suffering, some of their better wines may now be making it to our markets where before they may have just stayed home. At this price, try one of these for something different! 89 - RP
HAZYBLUR SHIRAZ 2006 Barossa Valley – Big Barossa fruit – Think BVE Ebenezer in price, profile and persistence! $34.95 92 - RP
D'ARENBERG THE FOOTBOLT SHIRAZ 2007 – Always very nice. Not subtle. $22.95 90+ - RP
VALLE PERDIDO RESERVA MALBEC Neuquén, Patagonia 2006 – Looking for a different Malbec? Try this one. $19.95 91 - RP
CANTINE DUE PALME SELVAROSSA RISERVA SALICE SALENTINO DOC 2006 $17.95 – Well priced for an underappreciated red made from the negro amaro grape methinks.
MARQUÉS DE MURRIETA RESERVA DOCa Rioja 2005 $24.95 Almost priced too high in this release! 91 - IWC
PERRIN et FILS LES SINARDS CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2007 Nice Half bottle from a great vintage. $19.95 92 - RP
MASI GRANDARELLA - Do you love amarone but not the price? Try this bad boy. $29.95
FERDINANDO PRINCIPIANO SERRALUNGA BAROLO 2005 $36.95 Another good price for a Barolo.
FERDINANDO PRINCIPIANO SERRALUNGA BAROLO 2005 $36.95 Another good price for a Barolo.
CANTINA DEL PINO BARBARESCO DOCG 2006 $38.95 91 - RP
The SOPRANOS - Gimmick wine, named for the now defunct TV show of the same name - for fans of the show only.
The SOPRANOS - Gimmick wine, named for the now defunct TV show of the same name - for fans of the show only.
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