JUSTIN'S WINE PICKS,
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
Wines
available for purchase on Saturday November 24, in Ontario.
Well
kids you are going to need very large denominations of cash to shop
this time. You know you are in trouble when the bargain buys are in
the $40.00 range!
Nonetheless
we will forge on. The first section of wines reviewed this time will
be for those whose lucky numbers came up in Lotto Max, or whose last
name is Romney. Some of these wines would be just the thing to slack
your thirst after a hard day shifting the Rolls and Mercedes around
the garage. Thank God for that car elevator!
Stupidly
Expensive and Very Tasty Section.
The
finest liqueur I have ever tasted is Grand Marnier Cuvee Du Cent
Cinquantenaire, a steal at only $239.95. This tastes like essence of
Orange Marmalade, squared. Absolutely amazing in your mouth!
Glendronach
18 Years Old Allardice Highland Single Malt $139.95 is described as
the ultimate sherry cask whisky! “Faultless and truly astounding!”
Buy
two of Bowen XO Cognac $184.95 in case it gets really cold! “ The
layers of flavour sail on throughout the sensationally long finish.”
Smith
Woodhouse Vintage Port 2000 $79.95. Absolute Ambrosia!
Dom
Perignon Brut Rose Champagne 2000 $299.95. Just the thing to wash
down those leftover turkey sandwiches on Boxing Day!
Kistler
Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay 2010 $85.95. “aromas of coconut toast,
baked pear and apple.”
Far
Niente Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Napa $139.95. A cult classic.
Joseph
Phelps Insignia 2008 $224.95. Anticipated Maturity 2018-2038.
Elderton
Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 2008 $89.95. Vines planted in 1894.
Yalumba
The Octavius Old Vines Shiraz 2006 S. Australia $110.95. Parker
Score 95.
Philippe
Colin Chassagne-Montachet Les Chaumees 1er Cru 2008. Chardonnay
perfection!
Chateau
De Beaucastel Chateauneuf Du Pape 2010 $89.95. Age at least 5 years
and drink over the following three decades.
Ornellaia
2009 Bolgheri $189.95 and Sassicaia 2009 $179.95. Super Tuscan
hedonism!
Masi
Mazzano Amarone 2004 $99.95. “Silky texture...very stylish.”
Best
of The Rest!
Top
White: Cave Kientzheim-Kayserberg Anne Boecklin Schlossberg Riesling
2009 $23.95. Lovely apple & pear on the nose and palate. Fine
acidity.
Excellent
Whites.
Filippino
Moscato D'Asti 2011 Piedmont $17.95. Luscious, mildly bubbly, gently
sweet, low alcohol treat! Serve with fruit.
Malivoire
Moira Chardonnay 2009 $39.95. In my books this is consistently the
BEST Niagara Chardonnay out there. Resembles fine Burgundy.
Pewsey
Vale Riesling 2011 Australia $19.95. “Vibrant, bracing and
compelling.”
Framingham
Pinot Gris 2010 N.Z. $19.95. Kiwis are doing fine things with this
grape.
Thornbury
Sauvignon Blanc N.Z. 2011 $18.95. Great with hors d'oeuvres before
Christmas dinner.
Domaine
Vincent Sauvestre Chablis 2011 $19.95. Mineral with almost crunchy
apple notes! C.H. Berres Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling
Kabinett 2009 Mosel $19.95. “snappy, apple, peach, pear.”
Dr.
Fischer Ockfen Bockstein Riesling Spatlese 2010 Mosel $24.95. For
your turkey or ham.
Castel
Sole Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico 2011 $15.95. Very Dry!
Seafood heaven.
Top
Red: Citille Di Sopra Brunello Di Montalcino 2007 $39.95. Great
Vintage! This is stunning wine but you can't even think of drinking
it for at least 12 years.
Excellent
Reds.
Mas
Estella Quindals Spain 2007 $17.95 Rich, oaky lush wine.
Cortes
De Cima 2009 Portugal $21.95. A rock solid, fruity vino that loves
your palate!
Salcheto
Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2006 $24.95. Wonderful wine that
should be drunk now.
Cennatoio
Chianti Classico 2010 $15.95. This wine is a superb food match!
Domaine
Rotier Les Gravels Gaillac 2009 $15.95. “...intense and
concentrated.”
Villa
Ponciago La Reserve Fleurie 2011 $21.95. lovely Cru Beaujolais!
Oyster
Bay Pinot Noir 2011 N.Z. $19.95. Try all of the Oyster Bay Products.
Great quality!
Ballast
Stone Shiraz 2009 McLaren Vale $18.95. Very, VERY rich wine!
Hardy's
HRB D641 Shiraz 2007 $35.95”A very fine and elegant Shiraz.”
Santa
Carolina Specialties Dry Farming Carignan Chile $15.95. “Penetrating
and spicy.”
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is to keep in touch with old friends and customers and I get a lot of
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Thanks,
Justin
