Wines
released for sale in Ontario on Saturday, April 26, 2014.
We
have returned! Four sunny, hot and blissful weeks in Bucerias Mexico
( also known as paradise!) have sped by all too quickly. The
highlight of the holiday ( other than perfect weather everyday) was a
visit to a beautiful city called Colima which sits comfortably under
a very active volcano. Visiting one of these was high on my bucket
list and man was it impressive!
Wine
highlight of the trip? Sitting on the beach at Karen's restaurant at
sunset, eating scrumptious ribs and sipping on a delightfully rich
Columbia Crest Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon.
Thanks
Aunt Marilyn, for the ideas and the the travel planning!
I
return to a bunch of interesting new wines, including a package of
reasonably priced, enticing Bordeaux. I picked the four Bordeaux reds
that I think will be best value. Three Vintages are offered. Buy the
2009 and 2010 and avoid 2011. I would drink these from now until
2017.
Bordeaux:
Ch.
de Maison Neuve 2010 Montagne Saint-Emilion $23.95.
Ch.
Le Grand Moulin Grande Reserve 2010 AC Blaye $16.95
Ch.
Lamartine 2010 AC Castillon $16.95
Ch.
La Croix Chantecaille 2009 AC Saint Emilion Grand Cru $29.95.
Best
White: Domaine Jean Collet & Fils Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru 2011
Loire $31.95. Perfect with grilled shrimp or crab legs.
A
close second: Yalumba Viognier 2012 Australia $24.95. “Sexy,
energetic aromas.”
Superb
White Wines.
Tawse
Spark Sparkling Riesling 2012 $19.95. “The acidity is terrific.”
La
Marca Prosecco Veneto $17.95. Light and very lively!
Malivoire
Musque Spritz 2013 $19.95. Delightful Wine! Mild Spritz, great
acidity, sweet fruit. Drink this with fresh raspberries or
strawberries in the spring.
Malivoire
Riesling 2012 Niagara $15.95. “Gushing with lemon, lime,
grapefruit, pear, mineral.”
Domaine
Du Tremblay Cuvee vin Noble Quincy 2012 $20.95. HIGHLY INTERESTING,
Complex!
Best
Red: Faustino I Gran Reserva 2001 Rioja $32.95. “deliciously
decadent, with extraordinary vitality on the palate and a long,
unique finish. A jewel at this price.”
Most
Intriguing: Three Rivers Red 2011 Columbia Valley $19.95. After
tasting the Two Vines mentioned above I want to sample more
Washington Wine!
Reds
I need to buy.
Callabriga
2010 Portugal $17.95 Gold Medal in Paris. “Expressive nose of red
cherries.”
Delaforce
Touriga Nacional 2011 Portugal $20.95. “Effusively fruity.”
Alamos
Syrah 2012 Argentina $13.95. These Alamos wines are a super value!!
Benmarco
Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Argentina $18.95. “Smooth & supple,
with excellent balance.”
Casarena
Ramanegra Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Argentina $18.95 Classic
Cab!
Camelback
Shiraz 2008 Australia $24.95. Plums, blackberries, spice, Fine
finish.
Villa
Cafaggio Chianti Classico 2010 $19.95. “A beautiful wine from a
great vintage!”
Great
Reads: Blood and Rubles by Stuart M. Kaminsky. Another in the
series starring Inspector Porfiry Rostnikov of the Moscow Police.
These stories are completely amazing, with a cast of characters you
really care about!
The
Case of the Love Commandos. My favourite Indian private eye in
action! Priceless!!
Thanks,
Justin.
