Reviews of Bring Your Own Wines to Restos, Vintages, May 2008

 

1. Hidden Bench Estate Fume Blanc 2006 Niagara Beamsville Bench
(+68825, $28 retail, on your wine card for $40?) has the smoke and the
long length expected. Great food wine.
2. Jean Chartron Rully Montmorin 2006 (+68981, $26.95 retail, on your
wine card for $40?) has lovely Burgundian flavours and tang on the
finish, and great looking bottle.
3. Rutherford Ranch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Napa (+60525,
$34.95 retail, on your wine card for $49?) has elegance and fruit at a
bargain price.
4. Domaine La Roquete Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2005 (+70862, $38.95 retail,
on your wine card for $53?) is ripe, affordable and ready. 14.5% ABV.
5. Jean Leon Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2002 (+401596, $27.95 retail,
on your wine card for $42?) is ready to roll with your beef.

1. Castello di Monna Lisa Chianti Classico Riserva 2003 (+930651,
$34.95 retail, on your wine card for $49?) is ripe plumminess, some
smoke.
2. Castello Sonnino Saneleone 2001 Tuscany (+66043, $46.95, on your
wine card for $59?) is a lush blend of merlot and sangiovese.
3. Shepherds Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006 Marlborough (+586099,
$24.95 retail, on your wine card for $39?) is ripe, twist top, and
13.5% ABV.
4. Lowburn Ferry Pinot Noir 2006 Central Otago (+60061, $37.95 retail,
but on your wine card for $52?) is loaded with burgundian tones.
5. House of Nobilo Icon Pinot Noir 2006 Central Otago (+66803, $25.95
retail, but on your wine card for $39?) lush wine but with a finish.
Classy bottle and label comes with a cork!!!
6. Anne Boecklin Riesling Schlossberg 2004 Alsace Grand Cru (+61390,
$22.95 retail and suggested on wine card for $38) is nicely dry, not
too intense.
7. Domaine Cauvard Beaune Clos de la Maladiere 2006 ($39.95 retail on
your wine card for suggested $53?) exceptional white for pork.

 

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