Wines
released for sale on Saturday, August 16 in Ontario.
The
summer has finally arrived and with it comes a lot of Barbecuing and
Alfresco dining.
What
will you purchase to bring out the best in your wide range of outdoor
dishes?
You
could be serving everything from prime rib to veggie burgers!
In
the next few editions of this wine letter I will give you a few
choices to go with specific foods.
What
meat hits the grill more often than not in the Great White North? I
would wager that beef is it!
Match
these wines with these cuts and I think you will be happy and full.
Prime
Rib: Top cuts of beef, served rare or medium-rare need a matching,
balanced, nuanced wine that will not overwhelm the meat. ( if you
like well-done/burnt buy a heavy Shiraz.) Cabernet Sauvignon and
Merlot are the obvious choices. Syrah from the South of France, as
well as Grenache are helpful. Portugal & Spain are in the mix
with lots of fine native grapes.
Buy
these.
Domaine
Monpertuis Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 2010 $42.95.”Textbook aromas of
leather, spice and black cherries. Subtle touch of dried spices on
the long finish.”
Bastide
Miraflors Vieilles Vignes Syrah/Grenache 2012 $18.95. “Dense, rich,
complex”
Diamond
Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2012 $23.95. Great Vintage!
Girard
Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Napa $38.95. “A supple and elegant palate.
Steaks
and slow cooked beef cuts:
All
of the above would be great but we don't want to break the bank every
night!
Excellent
Value.
Carvalhais
Duque De Viseu 2011 Portugal $13.95. “Fantastically priced for the
quality.”
Herdade
Penedo Gordo Vinho Tinto 2012 $14.95. Rich and spicy.
Domaine
Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu 2011 $13.95 “Ripe, juicy and ready.”
Ch.
De Treviac 2011 Corbieres $17.95 “Luscious, smoky, full-bodied.”
Burgers,
Picnic Fare, Backyard Parties Etc.
You
want the wine to be excellent but at the same time you don't want
your guests watering the grass with Chateau Lafitte. Serve it at 55
to 60 degrees F. 90 degree wine does not taste good!!! Try these.
Ch.
De Gourgazaud Cuvee Mathilde Minervois 2011 S. France $14.95
“Exciting & complex wine!
Nieto
Senetiner Don Nicanor Malbec Argentina $18.95. Rich & very
full-bodied.
Domaine
Bousquet Reserve Malbec 2012 Argentina $15.95. Elegant, fruity, long
finish.
Irony
Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Napa $19.95. Superb fruit/oak blend”
Domaine
Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu Cotes du Rhone Villages 2011 $13.95.
BARGAIN!!!
Adam
Dom Bueno Mencia 2008 Spain $16.95. MASSIVE WINE!
Best
White: Domaine Billaud-Simon Les Vallons Chablis 1er Cru 2011
$39.95. SHEER CLASS!!
Noteworthy
White Wines.
Ch.
Moncontour Tete De Cuvee Brut Vouvray Loire $17.95. VERY DELICIOUS
BUBBLY!!
Lailey
Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Niagara $19.95. One of my favourite Vineyards.
Redstone
limestone Vineyard South Riesling 2012 $18.95 Tawse Winery. Superb!
First
Press Chardonnay 2011 Napa $19.95. “Beautifully Balanced, complex.”
Maipe
Reserve Chardonnay/Viognier 2013 Argentina $15.95. Aromatic, tropical
nose.
Thelema
Sutherland Sauvignon Blanc 2012 S. Africa $13.95. 'Excellent fruit
intensity.”
Thornbury
Sauvignon Blanc 2013 N.Z $18.95. “Fantastic, mouth-filling herbal
edge.”
Reichsgraf
Von Kesselstatt Kaseler Nies'Chen Riesling Kabinett 2006 $19.95.
WOW!!
Alana-Tokaji
Harslevelu 2005 $24.95. Lush sweetness balanced by superb acidity.
Drink this with spicy Asian fare.
Great
Reads.
A
Fine Red Rain by Stuart Kaminsky. These Russian Police Procedurals
featuring Inspector Porfiry Rostnikov are absolutely delightful!
Great Characters!
The
Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith. J.K. Rowling of Harry Potter
fame crafts a wonderful mystery that also features some unforgettable
characters! Don't miss it!!
Thanks,
Justin.
