WORLD WINE WATCH (LCBO VINTAGES TIP SHEET) FOR OCTOBER 30, 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. Strewn Terroir SV French Oak Chardonnay 2007 VQA Niagara Lakeshore:
broad oak-based flavours (spices, toast, vanilla), some tropicality.
Finishes soft and fruity. +189589, $19.95, QPR: 89.
2. Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Marlborough: partly softened
by barrel fermentation of a portion, complex, crisp, rich. +9142,
$17.95.
3. Jean Geiler Gewurztraminer 2009 Alsace: off-dry mouthfeel,
delightful balance of MVC, good bitterness on the finish. +106864,
$16.95, QPR: 90.
4. P. Perdriaux Domaine de Vaugondy Vouvray Sec 2007: appley, soft
finish, best with food. Well-made chenin blanc. +189142, $14.95, QPR:
89.
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1. Strewn Terroir SV French Oak Chardonnay 2007 VQA Niagara Lakeshore:
broad oak-based flavours (spices, toast, vanilla), some tropicality.
Finishes soft and fruity. +189589, $19.95, QPR: 89.
2. Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Marlborough: partly softened
by barrel fermentation of a portion, complex, crisp, rich. +9142,
$17.95.
3. Jean Geiler Gewurztraminer 2009 Alsace: off-dry mouthfeel,
delightful balance of MVC, good bitterness on the finish. +106864,
$16.95, QPR: 90.
4. P. Perdriaux Domaine de Vaugondy Vouvray Sec 2007: appley, soft
finish, best with food. Well-made chenin blanc. +189142, $14.95, QPR:
89.
TOP VALUE RED WINES under $20 or so.
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1. Hedges Cellars CMS 2008 Columbia Valley Washington State: finely
textured, ready now, black berries and long length. +948992, $17.95,
QPR: 90.
2. Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Blend 2007 Mendoza: described by one
reviewer as a Mendocino blend (whatever that is), juicy, long length,
black fruit. 13.5% ABV. +640938, $17.95, QPR: 89.
3. Fincas Patagonicas Zolo Classic Malbec 2009 Mendoza: juicy lucy
style wine, long but hot finish. 13.8% ABV. +183905, $12.95, QPR: 89.
4. Luis Felipe Edwards Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Colchagua:
delicious black fruit, wood tones, good finish. 14% ABV. Buy a lot of
it. +169847, $16.95, QPR: 90.
5. Teillery Reserve Shiraz 2006 Maipo: very intense, dry and duty
fruit, best with fatty foods. +171454, $15.95, QPR: 89.
6. Angove's Nine Vines Shiraz/Viognier 2009 South Australia: juicy, up
front fruit really leaps out at you. +191668, $15.95, QPR: 89.
7. Henry's Drive Pillar Box Red 2007 Padthaway: delivers a lot of
complex flavours at an affordable price. Twist top, 15% ABV! +685941,
$15, QPR: 90.
8. Domaine Zumbaum Tomasi Clos Maginiai Pic Saint-Loup 2007 Coteaux du
Languedoc: magnanimous wine, dark fruit and dark berries, coming around
soon, maybe after Christmas. +185868, $18.95, QPR: 89.
9. Feudi San Pio Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2007: very good Ripasso
with MVC, very aromatic, plush and fruity. 14% ABV. +181446, $15.95,
QPR: 90.
10. Mahler-Besse Taja Reserva 2005 Jumilla: delicious sipper or food
wine, balanced blend of oak and fruit from Monastrell, Tempranillo and
Cabernet Sauvignon. +243329, $14.95, QPR: 90.
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1. Hedges Cellars CMS 2008 Columbia Valley Washington State: finely
textured, ready now, black berries and long length. +948992, $17.95,
QPR: 90.
2. Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Blend 2007 Mendoza: described by one
reviewer as a Mendocino blend (whatever that is), juicy, long length,
black fruit. 13.5% ABV. +640938, $17.95, QPR: 89.
3. Fincas Patagonicas Zolo Classic Malbec 2009 Mendoza: juicy lucy
style wine, long but hot finish. 13.8% ABV. +183905, $12.95, QPR: 89.
4. Luis Felipe Edwards Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Colchagua:
delicious black fruit, wood tones, good finish. 14% ABV. Buy a lot of
it. +169847, $16.95, QPR: 90.
5. Teillery Reserve Shiraz 2006 Maipo: very intense, dry and duty
fruit, best with fatty foods. +171454, $15.95, QPR: 89.
6. Angove's Nine Vines Shiraz/Viognier 2009 South Australia: juicy, up
front fruit really leaps out at you. +191668, $15.95, QPR: 89.
7. Henry's Drive Pillar Box Red 2007 Padthaway: delivers a lot of
complex flavours at an affordable price. Twist top, 15% ABV! +685941,
$15, QPR: 90.
8. Domaine Zumbaum Tomasi Clos Maginiai Pic Saint-Loup 2007 Coteaux du
Languedoc: magnanimous wine, dark fruit and dark berries, coming around
soon, maybe after Christmas. +185868, $18.95, QPR: 89.
9. Feudi San Pio Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2007: very good Ripasso
with MVC, very aromatic, plush and fruity. 14% ABV. +181446, $15.95,
QPR: 90.
10. Mahler-Besse Taja Reserva 2005 Jumilla: delicious sipper or food
wine, balanced blend of oak and fruit from Monastrell, Tempranillo and
Cabernet Sauvignon. +243329, $14.95, QPR: 90.
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. Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay 2007 Napa, +346304, $53.95 retail.
2. Vine Cliff Proprietress Reserve Chardonnay 2007 Los Carneros Napa,
+198903, $34.95
3. Alain Geoffroy Beauroy Chablis 2007 1er Cru, +733501, $24.95.
4. Austin Hope Winery Hope Family Vineyard Syrah 2008 Paso Robles,
+686121, $39.95.
5. Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008 Santa Barbara,
+652883, $48.95.
6. Luca Pinot Noir 2008 Mendoza, +175570, $28.95.
7. Chateau Divon 2006 Saint-Georges Saint-Emilion, +190926, $23.95.
8. Christian Moueix Pomerol 2007, +903013, $24.95.
9. Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2006, +512384, $29.95.
10. Ruffino Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Riserva 2005, +353201, $43.95,
11. Bottega Il Vino Degli Dei Amarone Della Valpolicella 2006,
+181537, $41.95.
2. Vine Cliff Proprietress Reserve Chardonnay 2007 Los Carneros Napa,
+198903, $34.95
3. Alain Geoffroy Beauroy Chablis 2007 1er Cru, +733501, $24.95.
4. Austin Hope Winery Hope Family Vineyard Syrah 2008 Paso Robles,
+686121, $39.95.
5. Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008 Santa Barbara,
+652883, $48.95.
6. Luca Pinot Noir 2008 Mendoza, +175570, $28.95.
7. Chateau Divon 2006 Saint-Georges Saint-Emilion, +190926, $23.95.
8. Christian Moueix Pomerol 2007, +903013, $24.95.
9. Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2006, +512384, $29.95.
10. Ruffino Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Riserva 2005, +353201, $43.95,
11. Bottega Il Vino Degli Dei Amarone Della Valpolicella 2006,
+181537, $41.95.
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