WORLD WINE WATCH (LCBO VINTAGES TIP SHEET) FOR JUNE 26, 2010
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By DEAN TUDOR, Gothic Epicures Writing deantudor@deantudor.com.
Creator of Canada's award-winning wine satire site at http://fauxvoixvincuisine.blogspot.com. My
"Wines, Beers and Spirits of the Net Compendium" is a guide to
thousands of news items and RSS feeds, plus references to wines, beers
and spirits, at www.deantudor.com since 1995. My tastings are based on
MVC (Modal Varietal Character); ratings are QPR (Quality-to-Price
Ratio). Prices are LCBO retail. Only my top rated wines are here. NOTE:
The LCBO does NOT put out all of the wines of the release for wine
writers or product consultants. Corked wines are not available for re-
tasting.
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By DEAN TUDOR, Gothic Epicures Writing deantudor@deantudor.com.
Creator of Canada's award-winning wine satire site at http://fauxvoixvincuisine.blogspot.com. My
"Wines, Beers and Spirits of the Net Compendium" is a guide to
thousands of news items and RSS feeds, plus references to wines, beers
and spirits, at www.deantudor.com since 1995. My tastings are based on
MVC (Modal Varietal Character); ratings are QPR (Quality-to-Price
Ratio). Prices are LCBO retail. Only my top rated wines are here. NOTE:
The LCBO does NOT put out all of the wines of the release for wine
writers or product consultants. Corked wines are not available for re-
tasting.
TOP VALUE WHITE WINES under $20 or so.
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1. Ciderie St-Nicolas Pom'Or Tradition Crackling Cider Quebec: a
pleasant change of pace from either beer or sparkling wine. The 7 % ABV
gives it a basic kick; it is, of course, full of apple tones, Crisp
throughout. +179473, $12.95, QPR: 90.
2. McManis Family Vineyards Viognier 2008 California: delicious,
exaggerated viognier style with peaches. +658112, 19.95, QPR: 90.
3. Te Kairanga Chardonnay 2007 Martinborough: heavily oaked, remains on
the lips afterwards, body fruity but high acid. 13.5% ABV. +727024,
$16.95, QPR: 90.
4. Jean Geiler Letzenberg Lieu-Dit Pinot Gris 2008 Alsace: intense,
good body, off-dry finish. +169003, $16.95, QPR: 90.
5. Chateau Rauzan Despagne Blanc 2008 Bordeaux: good long
Semillon/savvy blanc finish. +173955, $14.95, QPR: 90.
6. Domaine des Echardieres Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Touraine: sauvignon
blanc with body, sip or with food. +168930, $13.95, QPR: 90.
7. Puklus Tokaji Yellow Muscat 2008 Hungary: good muscat complexity for
Asiatic summer dishes, off-dry finish. +46508, $14.95, QPR: 90.
8. Colli a Lago San Vigilio Lugana 2008: terrific body and development,
good floral and fruit aromas, complex on mid-palate, citric finish.
+174128, $14.95.
9. Bodegas Agnusdei Terra Firme Albarino 2008: quality stone fruit
tones at an affordable price level, 12.5% ABV. +166751, $13.95, QPR: 90
10. Miguel Torres Vina Esmeralda 2009 Catalunya: a perennial fave in my
house for about 30 years. The first time I bought it, it was $3.50.
Off-dry value, 11.5% ABV, twist top, summery aromas of muscat and
Gewurz. +113696, $12.95, QPR: 90.
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1. Ciderie St-Nicolas Pom'Or Tradition Crackling Cider Quebec: a
pleasant change of pace from either beer or sparkling wine. The 7 % ABV
gives it a basic kick; it is, of course, full of apple tones, Crisp
throughout. +179473, $12.95, QPR: 90.
2. McManis Family Vineyards Viognier 2008 California: delicious,
exaggerated viognier style with peaches. +658112, 19.95, QPR: 90.
3. Te Kairanga Chardonnay 2007 Martinborough: heavily oaked, remains on
the lips afterwards, body fruity but high acid. 13.5% ABV. +727024,
$16.95, QPR: 90.
4. Jean Geiler Letzenberg Lieu-Dit Pinot Gris 2008 Alsace: intense,
good body, off-dry finish. +169003, $16.95, QPR: 90.
5. Chateau Rauzan Despagne Blanc 2008 Bordeaux: good long
Semillon/savvy blanc finish. +173955, $14.95, QPR: 90.
6. Domaine des Echardieres Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Touraine: sauvignon
blanc with body, sip or with food. +168930, $13.95, QPR: 90.
7. Puklus Tokaji Yellow Muscat 2008 Hungary: good muscat complexity for
Asiatic summer dishes, off-dry finish. +46508, $14.95, QPR: 90.
8. Colli a Lago San Vigilio Lugana 2008: terrific body and development,
good floral and fruit aromas, complex on mid-palate, citric finish.
+174128, $14.95.
9. Bodegas Agnusdei Terra Firme Albarino 2008: quality stone fruit
tones at an affordable price level, 12.5% ABV. +166751, $13.95, QPR: 90
10. Miguel Torres Vina Esmeralda 2009 Catalunya: a perennial fave in my
house for about 30 years. The first time I bought it, it was $3.50.
Off-dry value, 11.5% ABV, twist top, summery aromas of muscat and
Gewurz. +113696, $12.95, QPR: 90.
TOP VALUE RED WINES under $20 or so.
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1. Las Lomas Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Maule Valley: good varietal
character of cabernet at this price level – plus it's organic! +917922,
$12.95, QPR: 90.
2. Tyrone Estate Home Block Merlot 2007: juicy lucy jammy fruit capsule
bomb. +165969, $16.95, QPR: 90
3. Chateau Lanbersac 2005 Puisseguin Saint-Emilion: value, but needs
more time. Good merlot complexity. Try again in 2 – 3 years. +177006,
$19.95, QPR: 90.
4. M. Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Cotes du Roussillon-Villages
2008: deep dark fruit, very aromatic and heady, long finish and body.
+168716, $15, QPR: 90.
5. Clos La Coutale Cahors 2007: dark fruit, ready soon, North American
style and appeal. +171579, $13.95, QPR: 90.
6. Caruso & Minini Cutaja Nero d'Avola 2007 Sicilia: smooth, black
fruit, some mushroom underbrush component, best with food. +174763,
$14.95, QPR: 90.
7. Scopetani Chianti Riserva 2006: value wine with modal varietal
character. +164814, $13.95, QPR: 90.
8. Bod. Alitus Ardal Crianza 2005 Ribero del Duero: dynamite value with
lashings of oak, mushrooms, underbrush, and ripe red fruit. +167601,
$17.95, QPR: 91.
VALUE: "RESTAURANT READY" or "BRING YOUR OWN WINE BOTTLE" over $20
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Restaurants should consider offering these FINE VALUE wines at a $10
markup over retail; the wines are READY to enjoy right NOW. Consumers
should buy these wines to bring to restaurants with corkage programs.
1. Flat Rock Cellars Seriously Twisted 2007 Niagara, +87783, $22.95
retail.
2. Chateau St. Jean Robert Young Chardonnay Alexander Valley, +990499,
$31.95
3. De Loach Chardonnay 2007 Russian River, +702985, $23.95.
4. Quails' Gate Merlot 2006 Okanagan, +169961, $24.95.
5. Chapellet Merlot 2006 Napa, +171686, $31.95.
6. E. Guigal Saint-Joseph 2006, +30031, $29.95.
7. Montiverdi Vigneto Cipressone Chianti Classico 1998, +954370,
$24.95.
8. Farina Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2005, +995910, $34.95.
retail.
2. Chateau St. Jean Robert Young Chardonnay Alexander Valley, +990499,
$31.95
3. De Loach Chardonnay 2007 Russian River, +702985, $23.95.
4. Quails' Gate Merlot 2006 Okanagan, +169961, $24.95.
5. Chapellet Merlot 2006 Napa, +171686, $31.95.
6. E. Guigal Saint-Joseph 2006, +30031, $29.95.
7. Montiverdi Vigneto Cipressone Chianti Classico 1998, +954370,
$24.95.
8. Farina Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2005, +995910, $34.95.
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