Wines
hit the shelves on Saturday, July 5, 2014.
If
you are glued to the World Cup of Soccer as am I, you will be
wondering what type of wine Suarez takes with his Italians ( Headine:
Uraguayan bites opponent!) Chianti would be too obvious. How about a
nice, earthy Pinot Noir to complement the sweat.
Anyway
national mourning has begun in Italy, England and Spain, with more
losers set to join them soon. They could drown their sorrows with a
stiff shot of Tomintoul 12 Years Old Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt @
only $97.95. These guys can afford it!
I am
now officially cheering for Mexico, although they must play
Netherlands next, and they will likely need large infusions of
Tequila after that experience.
If
the Mexicans should prevail I will toast them with any one of these
new Bubblies.
Oyster
Bay Sparkling Cuvee Rose N.Z. $21.95. These Rose Bubblies have loads
of flavour!
Ch.
Moncontour Cuvee Predilection Brut Vouvray 2011 Loire $18.95. Classic
Structure.
Loosen
Bros. Dr. L. Sparkling Riesling Germany $14.95. Excellent Sekt.
OK,
imagine that you are Christiano Ronaldo and the coach is coming to
dinner. You need the Best White and Red available from this issue of
new wines, bearing in mind that you must continue to exist on only
200,000 Euros Per WEEK.
Ronaldo
is so taken with himself that ordinary bubbly would not do. Drappier
Carte D'Or Brut Champagne at $48.95 will serve to accompany the hors
d'oeuvres.
A
spicy dish featuring chorizo needs Kulmann-Platz Muehlforst
Gewurztraminer 2012 Alsace $18.95.
The
Best Red is surely Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Napa $79.95. A
huge red wine from an iconic winemaker.
Top
Notch Niagara Whites
Cave
Spring Estate Chardonnay 2012 $18.95. “Toasty, creamy butterscotch
Chard.”
Ch.
Des Charmes Chardonnay Musque 2012 $16.95. Chard Musque is Ontario's
answer to Chablis!
Tawse
Sketches of Niagara Riesling 2013 $17.95. “Lovely, juicy Riesling.”
Superb
White Wines
Jean
Bousquet Cameleon Torrontes/Chardonnay 2013 $13.95. You get the
richness of Chard and the lovely, intense floral notes of Torrontes.
LawsonDry
Hills Gewurztraminer 2011 N.Z. $19.95. Serve with spicy Thai food.
Domaine
Du Chateau De Riquewihr Les Murailles Riesling 2009 Alsace $19.95.
Beautiful Wine!
Ch.
Salmoniere Vieilles Vignes Muscadet Sevre & Maine 2012 Sur Lie
$13.95 “Like a seaside orchard in a glass...Aromas of sea spray,
apple, pear and garden herbs.” Barbecued Shrimp anyone?
Cerrino
Brich Menu Moscato D'Asti 2012 $16.95. I love the sweet bubbles in
this wine. It is tailor-made for strawberry season!
Remarkable
Red Wines
Muruve
Roble 2011 Spain $13.95.”Simple but well-balanced, lively, joyful
bouquet.”
Henry
Of Pelham Estate Pinot Noir 2010 $24.95. Delightful cherry/plum
profile!
Sartori
Amarone 2010 $43.95. Tastes Wonderful right now, will age a long
time!
Coltibuono
Cancelli Rosso 2011 Tuscany $15.95. # 100 in Wine Spectators Top 100
of 2013.
Pipoli
Aglianco Del Vulture 2010 S. Italy $15.95. Peppery, cherry, licorice
notes.
Cannonball
Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 California $23.95. Dense, Rich, cassis and
cherry.
Ironstone
Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 California $18.95. Super Winery!!
Ironstone
Merlot 2013 $18.95 Ditto!!!
Lafond
SRH Pinot Noir 2012 California $29.95. Rich, full New World Style.
Columbia
Crest Grand Estates Merlot Washington 2011 $16.95. Huge Winery! Great
Wines!!!
Trapiche
Fincas Las Palmas Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Argentina $16.95. Tannic
but good!
Nugan
Alfredp Dried Grape Shiraz Australia $26.95. Amarone style. Curiosity
will make me try this one!
Barossa
Valley Estate Ebenezer Shiraz 2007 $39.95. Not for the faint of
heart! Huge, thick and rich!
Thorn-Clarke
Terra Barossa Cab/Sauv 2012 $16.95. “Structured and balanced.”
Ch.
Gachon Cuvee Les Petits Rangas 2010 Bordeaux $18.95. Lively fruit &
acid!
Ch.
Sociando-Mallet 2010 Haut-Medoc $63.85. “Inky Purple, big sweet
kiss of blueberry liqueur intermixed with creme de cassis, camphor,
licorice and a hint of graphite. Full-bodied, rich.”
Ch.
De Gourgazaud Reserve 2010 Midi $16.95. “Blackcurrant, Boysenberry,
cherry, vanilla.”
Great
Reads: The Unwinding An Inner History Of America by George Packer.
A remarkable History of The Decline of the USA told through a number
of profiles of US Citizens, both famous and unknown. The book is
worth reading just for the profiles of Sam Walton & Newt
Gingrich.
Dead
Water by Ann Cleeves. A fine mystery with interesting characters set
in the Shetland Isles. This is the latest in a series of five books.
First one is Raven Black.
The
next Blog entry will be before the next Vintages Release of new wines
on July 19, 2014.
Thanks,
Justin
