JUSTIN'S WINE PICKS
JULY 30, 2013
Wines
Released for sale in Ontario on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
We
have not seen a lot of good Pinot Noir recently, but that is somewhat
rectified here. Several fine examples from widely disparate areas are
offered.
As
well Australia, Italy, California and France all give you a few good
shopping ops!
In
the continuing quest for decent wines under $10 I tried an Italian
red that sounded promising. The first sip sent me racing to the sink
to download the swill to our sewer system. On second thought I
realized how cruel this was for the rats, and I worried that the
plumbing could not take it.
Moral
of the story: loosen up and spend $11.00+. The quest continues
however.
Superb
Pinot Noirs.
Cloudline
Pinot Noir 2009 Oregon $18.95. I am buying this! “Just a delight to
drink.”
Q
Grand Reserve Pinot Noir 2011 Chile $16.95. Earthy nose, balanced
fruit.
Lawson's
Dry Hills Pinot Noir 2010 N.Z. $24.95. “Vividly perfumed.”
Best
White Wine: Darting Durkheimer Nonnengarten Gewurztraminer Kabinett
2012 $17.95
A
hedonistic marvel. Serve with a vindaloo curry.
Superb
Whites
Michel
Delhommeau Cuvee Harmonie Sur Lie Muscadet Sevre-Et-Maine 2011
$13.95. Shellfish please
Domaine
Des Lauriers Prestige Picpoul De Pinet 2011 $13.95. BEST BUY!!!
Chateau
Moncontour Tete De Cuvee Brut Vouvray $16.95 Loire. Got a wedding
this summer? Wonderful bubbly, wonderful price!
Calamus
Unoaked Chardonnay 2011 $14.95. Great Winery! Peachy citrus notes.
Tablelands
Sauvignon Blanc 2012 $17.95 N.Z. The acidity is the key!
#1
Red Wine: Raymond Reserve Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa $37.95.
Exquisite!
Aussie
Winners.
D'Arenberg
The High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 McLaren Vale $19.95. Tastes
great now!
St.
Hallett Blackwell Shiraz 2009 Barossa $34.95. VERY LARGE WINE!!
Zonte's
Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2011 Margaret River $21.95. “Velvety,
persistent finish.”
Salena
estate Ink Series Petit Verdot 2010 $18.95. “A lovely wine from
beginning to end.”
Bellisimo
Italian Reds
Clavesana
Dolcetto Di Dogliani 2011 $15.95. If you like subtle, medium-bodied
and fruity reds ( Henry ), you will love this. Smooth, silky tannins.
Barone
Ricalsoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico 2009 $24.95. Age at
least 3 years.
Beni
Di Batasiolo Riserva Barolo 2005 $34.95. “ A thick, succulent
quality.”
Ridiculously
Great Rhones.
Le
Plan Classic Cotes Du Rhone 2011 $15.95 Ripe, rich
blackcherry/blackberry fruit!
Perrin
Nature Cotes Du Rhone 2011 $16.95. Drink this with a glorious prime
rib!
Vignerons
De Caractere Seigneur De Fontimple Vacqueyras 2010 $19.95. Parker 90!
Xavier
Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 2010 $39.95. If I can get one it will mark the
start of Ruby's (Grand-daughter) wine cellar.
Other
Fine Wines.
Cameron
Hughes Lot 257 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2009 $24.95. “Amazingly
value-priced!
La
Posta Estela Armando Vineyard Bonarda 2011 $14.95. If you like it
really rich and smooth this one is for you!
Great
Books to Read: The Black Bonspiel of Willie MacCrimmon by W.O.
Mitchell. If you are into curling or just love a fine, funny tale you
need to read this!
A Man
Without Breath by Philip Kerr. The latest in the Bernie Gunther
series. This one finds Bernie in Smolensk, 1943 investigating war
crimes. This is a wonderful series of books.
Thanks,
Justin
