Wines
hit the shelves in Ontario on Saturday, June 21, 2014.
It is
hard to concentrate on wine with the World Cup of soccer about to
commence!
On
the other hand I might need a stiff drink of port or whisky after I
watch my favourite team, England, play.
My
head tells me that Argentina or Brazil will triumph but my heart
supports England or Holland.
Anyway
here are a few new wines for sipping while you root for whomever. The
only sure bet is that FIFA will score a bagful of money from the
whole deal! Champagne for them I am sure.
This
will be the last time you will receive this by e-mail. From now on
you can check it out on line at my blog.
Simply
Google Justin's Wine Picks and it will pop up.
The
next release of wines will be on July 5. The blog will review it on
or before Wednesday, July 2.
Mark
that on your calendar.
“Burgundy
makes you think of silly things, Bordeaux makes you talk of them and
Champagne makes you do them.” Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
Best
White Wine: Chateau Ollwiller Clos De La Tourelle Pinot Blanc 2009
Alsace $16.95. This is every bit as complex as any red you may try.
White
Wines That Will Make You Happy!
Oyster
Bay Pinot Grigio 2013 N.Z. $18.95. Strong citrus fruit throughout!
Yalumba
Organic Viognier 2012 Australia $18.95. “ pear, apricot and spice.”
Rodney
Strong Chardonnay 2012 $19.95. “ Banana cream pie, grilled
pineapple, applesauce.”
Peninsula
Ridge Inox Reserve Chardonnay Niagara $18.95. This is always very
good!
Bestheim
Brut Cremant D'Alsace $19.95. Perfect with Hors D'Oeuvres.
Cape
Point Sauvignon Blanc 2012 S.Africa $15.95. Lovely gooseberry
profile.
Dr.
Hermann Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese 2007 Mosel $18.95. Only
8% Alcohol. WOW!
Tommasi
Adorato Appassionato Bianco 2012 Veneto $15.95. “Lovely depth &
balance.”
#1
Red Wine: Muriel Rioja $19.95. #6 in Decanter's Top 50 wines of 2013.
“A great, classic Rioja. Savoury, traditional style...complex &
intriguing. This really is old style with a rich,
menthol,vanilla/oak, deep flavour.
Several
Wonderful Red Wines!
Capana
Brunello Di Montalcino 2008 $48.95. This will need patience. Many
years ageing.
Ch.
La Nerthe Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 2011 $49.95.”Suave blend of richness
& vivacity.”
Magpie
Estate The Sack Shiraz 2010 Barossa $21.95. “Licorice, spice &
charcuterie.”
Plume
Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Napa $31.95. A Big BIG wine!
Frei
Brothers Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 $23.95. Also smooth, round &
large wine!
Union
Squared Red 2012 Niagara $17.95. A unique blend from a good new
winery.
Chateau
Ste. Michelle Syrah 2011 Washington $17.00. “Blackberry, black
olive, licorice flavours.”
La
Posta Angel Paulucci Malbec 2011 Argentina $15.95. “Rich, ripe and
substantial.”
Ch.
D'Angles La Clape 2010 Midi. Very interesting blend of
Syrah/Grenache/Mourvedre that would go beautifully with your next
prime rib meal.
Cave
De Rasteau La Domleliere 2012 Rhone $17.00. “Hugely flavourful and
lively.”
Da
Vinci Chianti 2011 $16.95. Taste this on it's own and then with some
barbecued food. It is loads better with food!
Aleno
tinto 2011 Portugal $15.95. Another BARGAIN!!! from Portugal. Sip
this while watching Christiano Ronaldo zipping around the pitch!
Borsao
Berola 2009 Spain $18.95 “Hefty, rich, impressive wine.
Great
Reads: Astoria by Peter Stark. A lively, interesting history of John
Jacob Astor's attempt to set up a fur trading empire in the
unexplored West.
Between
Summer's Longing And Winter's End by Leif GW Persson. Police
procedural based in Stockholm. Great characters!
Thanks,
Justin
PS:
remember to catch future publications online at Justin's Wine Picks.
