WORLD WINE WATCH (LCBO VINTAGES TIP SHEET) FOR JUNE 25 2011
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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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But first: Ciderie St. Nicolas Pom'or Tradition Crackling Cider: great
for summer, with its 7% ABV and cider apple component. +179473, $12.95,
QPR: 90.
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But first: Ciderie St. Nicolas Pom'or Tradition Crackling Cider: great
for summer, with its 7% ABV and cider apple component. +179473, $12.95,
QPR: 90.
1. Alamos 2010 Chardonnay Mendoza: MVC Chardonnay but with a summer
sipper-like finish. +801571, $13.95, QPR: 89.
2. Familia Zuccardi Organica Torrontes 2010 Mendoza: fruity, a bit on
the orange side with low bitterness, great for patios. Organic.
+232694, $13.95.
3. Pfaffenheim 2009 Cuvee Bacchus Gewurztraminer Alsace:
rose petals on the nose, slightly bitter finish, very definitive MVC.
Spiciness, a touch of sweetness. +996017, $19.95, QPR: 90.
4. Don Sebastiani SKN Chardonnay 2007 Napa: one for the woodies, 13.5%
ABV, lots of caramel and toast. +225367, $16.95, QPR: 90.
5. Balthasar Ress Riesling Spatlese 1998 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen
Rheingau: a modest 8.5% ABV, but very well-aged and exceptionally
priced. Expect honeyed tones plus the usual aged petrol component.
+160762, $20.95, QPR: 91.
sipper-like finish. +801571, $13.95, QPR: 89.
2. Familia Zuccardi Organica Torrontes 2010 Mendoza: fruity, a bit on
the orange side with low bitterness, great for patios. Organic.
+232694, $13.95.
3. Pfaffenheim 2009 Cuvee Bacchus Gewurztraminer Alsace:
rose petals on the nose, slightly bitter finish, very definitive MVC.
Spiciness, a touch of sweetness. +996017, $19.95, QPR: 90.
4. Don Sebastiani SKN Chardonnay 2007 Napa: one for the woodies, 13.5%
ABV, lots of caramel and toast. +225367, $16.95, QPR: 90.
5. Balthasar Ress Riesling Spatlese 1998 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen
Rheingau: a modest 8.5% ABV, but very well-aged and exceptionally
priced. Expect honeyed tones plus the usual aged petrol component.
+160762, $20.95, QPR: 91.
TOP VALUE RED WINES under $20 or so.
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1. Casa Silva Los Lingues Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Colchagua: wonderful bouquet of flavours and aromas, right through to
the finish and beyond: florals, smokes, minerals, red and black
berries, really complicated. 14.5% ABV. +640870, $17.95, QPR: 90.
2. Howling Moon 2008 Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi: smokey wood tones linger,
13.5% ABV, rich, full, off-dry, BBQ necessary. +57356, $18.95, QPR: 90.
3. Marquis Philips 2008 Shiraz McLaren Vale: loaded with character and
16% ABV. Smoked bacon, blackberries, mocha, etc. +17475, $15, QPR: 91.
4. Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz: very Rhonish, 14% ABV, a keeper or
drink now. +433060, $19.95, QPR: 90.
5. Amani Pendana Shiraz 2007 Stellenbosch: again, very gamey Rhonish,
perhaps some brett on the finish. 14.5% ABV. +220079, $18.95, QPR: 90.
6. Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2008 Western Cape: another fine
Bordeaux-style blend (cabernet sauvignon – merlot) at 13.5% ABV, very
Euro in mode. +717991, $19.95, QPR: 89.
7. Herdade dos Ourives 2006 Colheita Seleccionada Alentejano: very
upfront juicy in NA appeal, plummy, smokey, red currants and chocolate
finish. +240663, $18.95, QPR: 89.
8. Pago de San Gabriel Zubiola 2007 Navarra: mocha, oaked, 14% ABV,
boredeaux-blend and some of the style (pencils, smokey toast, black
fruits). +242438, $20.95, QPR: 90.
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1. Casa Silva Los Lingues Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Colchagua: wonderful bouquet of flavours and aromas, right through to
the finish and beyond: florals, smokes, minerals, red and black
berries, really complicated. 14.5% ABV. +640870, $17.95, QPR: 90.
2. Howling Moon 2008 Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi: smokey wood tones linger,
13.5% ABV, rich, full, off-dry, BBQ necessary. +57356, $18.95, QPR: 90.
3. Marquis Philips 2008 Shiraz McLaren Vale: loaded with character and
16% ABV. Smoked bacon, blackberries, mocha, etc. +17475, $15, QPR: 91.
4. Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz: very Rhonish, 14% ABV, a keeper or
drink now. +433060, $19.95, QPR: 90.
5. Amani Pendana Shiraz 2007 Stellenbosch: again, very gamey Rhonish,
perhaps some brett on the finish. 14.5% ABV. +220079, $18.95, QPR: 90.
6. Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2008 Western Cape: another fine
Bordeaux-style blend (cabernet sauvignon – merlot) at 13.5% ABV, very
Euro in mode. +717991, $19.95, QPR: 89.
7. Herdade dos Ourives 2006 Colheita Seleccionada Alentejano: very
upfront juicy in NA appeal, plummy, smokey, red currants and chocolate
finish. +240663, $18.95, QPR: 89.
8. Pago de San Gabriel Zubiola 2007 Navarra: mocha, oaked, 14% ABV,
boredeaux-blend and some of the style (pencils, smokey toast, black
fruits). +242438, $20.95, 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.
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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. De Loach 2008 OFS Chardonnay Russian River, $37.95 retail, +0729343
2. Chateau Fonteneil 2006 Fronsac, $49.95, +567404
3. Carlos Serres 2001 Gran Reserva Rioja, $27.95, +221945)
4. Closson Chase 2008 KJ Watson Vineyard Chardonnay Niagara River,
$39.95, +230912
5. Quails' Gate Pinot Noir 2008 Okanagan, $24.95, +585760
6. Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Napa, $49.95, +932400
7. Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Napa, $69.95, +71407
8. Antucura Calvulcura 2008 Uco Valley Mendoza, $23.95, +233973
9. Pikes 2008 Eastside Shiraz Clare Valley, $23.95, +77891
10. Kim Crawford SP Spitfire Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Marlborough, $24.95,
+38240
11. Suoi Barolo 2006 Piedmont, $33.95, +212522
12. Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione 2007 IGT Alta Valle Tuscany, $58.95, +719872
2. Chateau Fonteneil 2006 Fronsac, $49.95, +567404
3. Carlos Serres 2001 Gran Reserva Rioja, $27.95, +221945)
4. Closson Chase 2008 KJ Watson Vineyard Chardonnay Niagara River,
$39.95, +230912
5. Quails' Gate Pinot Noir 2008 Okanagan, $24.95, +585760
6. Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Napa, $49.95, +932400
7. Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Napa, $69.95, +71407
8. Antucura Calvulcura 2008 Uco Valley Mendoza, $23.95, +233973
9. Pikes 2008 Eastside Shiraz Clare Valley, $23.95, +77891
10. Kim Crawford SP Spitfire Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Marlborough, $24.95,
+38240
11. Suoi Barolo 2006 Piedmont, $33.95, +212522
12. Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione 2007 IGT Alta Valle Tuscany, $58.95, +719872
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