JUSTIN'S WINE PICKS
JULY 17, 2012
Wines
released for sale on Saturday, July 21, 2012.
Interesting
tidbit of a recipe for ancient coq au vin: reduce seven litres of
Merlot down to one, whisk in the rooster blood etc.
I
wonder if I can buy a pint of rooster blood at food basics?
A
single line from Benjamin Renaudet's Secrets de la Bonne Table,
published at the beginning of this century, effectively summons up
the century that had just ended: “When the first partridges are
shot in the early morning, send them down to the house.”
On
first glance this offering of vino did not impress but it improved as
I read through it. You will need real cash for some of them. For
example I would dearly love to buy some Livio Sassetti Pertimali
Brunello Di Montalcino 2006 @ only $47.95, but I am simply too old!
This baby will probably not be at it's peak until 2026 when I will
more likely be sipping on Boost. On the other hand the stimulation of
playing lots of bridge and the daily walks ( and wine sipping ) may
keep me well preserved. Let's be optimistic and go for that approach.
Best
White: Domaine Latour-Giraud Les Narvaux Meursault 2009 Burgundy
$45.95. If you have never tasted Meursault put it on your bucket
list. Heavenly aromas and flavour!
A
close Second: La Chablisienne Vaulorent Chablis 1er Cru 2009 $31.95.
“Delicious and classy.”
Superb
Whites:
Lucien
Albrecht Cuvee Henri Riesling Alsace 2009 $23.95. “mouthwatering,
smoky finish.”
Trimbach
Reserve Pinot Gris 2008 Alsace $22.95. “green pear, apple, peach.”
Taltarni
T Series Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2011 Australia. $17.95
Vincent
Raimbault Les Terrages Demi-Sec Vouvray 2010. “quince, sweet pear,
lime & honey.”
Comte
Leloup Du Chateau De Chasseloir Cuvee Des Ceps Centenaires 2007
Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine, Sur Lie $18.95. Perhaps the most
interesting wine on the release! “An exceptionally complex aged
version, this wine represents the pinnacle of achievement for
Muscadet.” ( Sound good Gord?)
Josephe
Cattin Brut Cremant D'Alsace $16.95 Superior Bubbly!
Kung
Fu Girl Riesling 2010 Washington $18.95. “Zing to balance the
sweetness.”
Whitehaven
Sauvignon Blanc 2011 N.Z. $19.95. “Herbaceous tropical fruit.”
Cathedral
Cellar Sauvignon Blanc S.A. 2011 $14.95. Serve with asparagus.
Top
Notch Reds:
Buller
Victoria Tawny Victoria Australia $18.95. Fortified Dessert wine. I
love this stuff! Sweet but still elegant. How about ripe cheese or
butter tarts?
Fantino
Cascina Dardi Bussia Barolo Riserva 2004 $48.95. Make sure you let
this ethereal beauty breathe for a while before sipping.
Castello
D'Alba Reserva 2009 Portugal $14.95. BEST BUY!!
Rutherglen
Estates Petite Sirah 2008 Australia $20.95. Great Big Aussie Fruit!
Tahbilk
Shiraz 2008 Australia $20.95. Also a heavy-hitter.
Fog
Head Highlands Pinot Noir 2010 Monterey $19.95. Delightful cherry
fruit.
Michel
David Petite Petit 2009 Lodi California $24.95. Petite Sirah &
Petit Verdot. Excellent!
Summers
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 $29.95. “Amazing intensity.”
Wolf
Blass Premium Selection Shiraz 2008 $22.95. A cornucopia of rich
sensations!
Clos
Henri Bel Echo Terroir Greywacke Pinot Noir N.Z. 2010 $18.95. Spicy
berry-cherry.
Gerard
Bertrand Grand Terroir Tautavel Grenache/Syrah/Carignan 2008 Midi
$17.95. This is really tasty!!
Le
Cirque Carignan/Mourvedre/Syrah 2010 Midi $14.95. Excellent Vintage!
BEST BUY!
Delas
Haute Pierre Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 2009 $37.95. “Racy & Fresh!
Drink 2019.”
Domaine
La Guintrandy Cotes Du Rhone-Villages Visan Le Deves 2010 $14.95.
“Rich & Heady”
Carpineto
Chianti Classico 2010 $18.95. I would like to be at the Cafe
Imperial in Prague and drink this with a stew of wild boar and
dumplings.
Fado
2009 Portugal $13.95. Cherry, raspberry and fine acidity.
Great
Reads: Capital by John Lanchester. Superb novel revolving around the
2008 crash and all the stupid money in London. Wonderful characters.
This author also wrote A Debt To Pleasure, which is right up there in
my 10 favourite books of all-time, and Fragrant Harbour, an amazing
novel.
Thanks,
Justin
