WORLD WINE WATCH (LCBO VINTAGES TIP SHEET) FOR OCTOBER 27, 2012
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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 Internet compendium
"Wines, Beers and Spirits of the Net" is a guide to thousands of news
items and RSS feeds, plus references to wines, beers and spirits, at
www.deantudor.com since 1994. 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 normally available for a 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 Internet compendium
"Wines, Beers and Spirits of the Net" is a guide to thousands of news
items and RSS feeds, plus references to wines, beers and spirits, at
www.deantudor.com since 1994. 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 normally available for a re-tasting.
======>>>> ** BEST WINE VALUE OF THE RELEASE *UNDER* $20
Preiss-Zimmer Vieilles Vignes Riesling 2008 Alsace: excellent riesling
complexity, nicely dry with concentrated MVC flavours, long finish.
+292193, $18.85, QPR: 92.
complexity, nicely dry with concentrated MVC flavours, long finish.
+292193, $18.85, QPR: 92.
======>>>> ** BEST WINE VALUE OF THE RELEASE *OVER* $20
Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 WO Stellenbosch, +283390, $28.95.
TOP VALUE WHITE WINES under $20 or so.
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1. Mike Weir Sauvignon Blanc 2010 VQA Niagara: zesty, tasty, finishes
citric, best with food. 12.5% ABV. +686972, $14.95, QPR: 89.
2. Jean-Marc Brocard Kimmeridgian Chardonnay 2008 Bourgogne: at 12.5%
ABV and some aging, this is good value, good concentration. +290049,
$17.95, QPR: 89.
3. Mas des Bressades Cuvee Tradition 2011 Costieres de Nimes: a lovely
blend of Rhone varietals, slight tang of interest on the finish, 13.5%
ABV. +701094, $14.95, QPR: 89.
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1. Mike Weir Sauvignon Blanc 2010 VQA Niagara: zesty, tasty, finishes
citric, best with food. 12.5% ABV. +686972, $14.95, QPR: 89.
2. Jean-Marc Brocard Kimmeridgian Chardonnay 2008 Bourgogne: at 12.5%
ABV and some aging, this is good value, good concentration. +290049,
$17.95, QPR: 89.
3. Mas des Bressades Cuvee Tradition 2011 Costieres de Nimes: a lovely
blend of Rhone varietals, slight tang of interest on the finish, 13.5%
ABV. +701094, $14.95, QPR: 89.
TOP VALUE RED WINES under $20 or so.
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1. Angels Gate Mountainview Merlot 2010 VQA Beamsville Bench: complex
stuffing, 13.5%. Mocha, plums, the whole lot. +299172, $18.95, QPR: 89.
2. Peninsula Ridge A.J. Lepp Vineyards Reserve Merlot 2010 VQA Niagara
Lakeshore: another merlot, 13.4% BV, showing depth and some aging.
Smoke and red fruit. +299222, $19.95, QPR: 89.
3. Brazin (B)Old Vine Zinfandel 2009 Lodi: a dynamite wine with wood
smoke, 15% ABV, lots of flavour, the whole nine yards. +256750, $19.95,
QPR: 91.
4. Bonterra Zinfandel 2010 Mendocino: a little tamer zinfandel, 14.5%
ABV, but organic and three dollars less than No. 3. +530139, $17, QPR:
89.
5. Canepa Finisimo Gran Riserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Colchagua:
delicious delivery, off-dry texture, 14.5% ABV. +211920, $17.95, QPR:
89.
6. Oveja Negra Single Vineyard Carmenere 2011 Maule: intense herbaceous
overtones, 13.5% ABV, best with food. +302646, $15.95, QPR: 89.
7. Santa Carolina Reserva de Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Maipo:
chunky and dense. Needs a bit more time, best with food, 14.5% ABV.
Lingers. +684597, $17.95, QPR: 89.
8. Chateau Lalande Mausse 2009 Fronsac: early maturing, gold medalist,
dense and concentrated, best with food. +303859, $16.95, QPR: 89.
9. Delas Freres Saint-Esprit Cotes du Rhone 2010: consistent throughout
the years, now at 14% ABV, dense, chunky, needs some time but sweet
syrah leather/violets is there. +729962, $15.95, QPR: 89.
10. Solantico Riserva Salice Salentino 2009: pruney, dried fruit but
substantial. 13% ABV. +289694, $14.5, QPR: 89.
11. Lornano Chianti Classico 2007: all sangiovese and all MVC chianti
flavours at a great price. +211599, $15.95, QPR: 89.
12. Bodegas Pablo Menguante Vidadillo 2007 Carinena: indigenous grape
varieties always strike a sympathetic note. Good aging, good fruit and
density, 14% ABV. French oak treatment. +293407, $17.95, QPR: 89.
13. Palacios Remondo La Vendimia 2011 Rioja: ripe and fruity, can use
more cellaring, but 14.5% ABV and modest price. +674564, $14.95, QPR:
89.
14. Senda 66 Tempranllo 2008 Spain: widely-sourced grapes, bright North
American fruit appeal, new French oak lingers on, 14% ABV, sip or food,
nice price for spice! +296475, $13.95, QPR: 91.
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1. Angels Gate Mountainview Merlot 2010 VQA Beamsville Bench: complex
stuffing, 13.5%. Mocha, plums, the whole lot. +299172, $18.95, QPR: 89.
2. Peninsula Ridge A.J. Lepp Vineyards Reserve Merlot 2010 VQA Niagara
Lakeshore: another merlot, 13.4% BV, showing depth and some aging.
Smoke and red fruit. +299222, $19.95, QPR: 89.
3. Brazin (B)Old Vine Zinfandel 2009 Lodi: a dynamite wine with wood
smoke, 15% ABV, lots of flavour, the whole nine yards. +256750, $19.95,
QPR: 91.
4. Bonterra Zinfandel 2010 Mendocino: a little tamer zinfandel, 14.5%
ABV, but organic and three dollars less than No. 3. +530139, $17, QPR:
89.
5. Canepa Finisimo Gran Riserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Colchagua:
delicious delivery, off-dry texture, 14.5% ABV. +211920, $17.95, QPR:
89.
6. Oveja Negra Single Vineyard Carmenere 2011 Maule: intense herbaceous
overtones, 13.5% ABV, best with food. +302646, $15.95, QPR: 89.
7. Santa Carolina Reserva de Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Maipo:
chunky and dense. Needs a bit more time, best with food, 14.5% ABV.
Lingers. +684597, $17.95, QPR: 89.
8. Chateau Lalande Mausse 2009 Fronsac: early maturing, gold medalist,
dense and concentrated, best with food. +303859, $16.95, QPR: 89.
9. Delas Freres Saint-Esprit Cotes du Rhone 2010: consistent throughout
the years, now at 14% ABV, dense, chunky, needs some time but sweet
syrah leather/violets is there. +729962, $15.95, QPR: 89.
10. Solantico Riserva Salice Salentino 2009: pruney, dried fruit but
substantial. 13% ABV. +289694, $14.5, QPR: 89.
11. Lornano Chianti Classico 2007: all sangiovese and all MVC chianti
flavours at a great price. +211599, $15.95, QPR: 89.
12. Bodegas Pablo Menguante Vidadillo 2007 Carinena: indigenous grape
varieties always strike a sympathetic note. Good aging, good fruit and
density, 14% ABV. French oak treatment. +293407, $17.95, QPR: 89.
13. Palacios Remondo La Vendimia 2011 Rioja: ripe and fruity, can use
more cellaring, but 14.5% ABV and modest price. +674564, $14.95, QPR:
89.
14. Senda 66 Tempranllo 2008 Spain: widely-sourced grapes, bright North
American fruit appeal, new French oak lingers on, 14% ABV, sip or food,
nice price for spice! +296475, $13.95, 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.
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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. Vine Cliff Los Carneros Chardonnay 2009 Napa Valley, +289132, $44.95
retail.
2. Seresin Chardonnay 2009 Marlborough, +19190, $24.95.
3. Tierhoek Chenin Blanc 2009 WO Piekenierskloof, +288175, $25.95.
4. PB Hein Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Napa Valley, $46.95.
5. Chehalem 3 Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009 Willamette Valley, +949909,
$31.95.
6. Alpha Domus The Barnstormer Syrah 2010 Hawks Bay, +303396, $22.95.
7. Chateau Teyssier 2009 St-Emilion Grand Cru, +303784, $39.95.
8. Antinori Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2008, +512384,
$29.95.
retail.
2. Seresin Chardonnay 2009 Marlborough, +19190, $24.95.
3. Tierhoek Chenin Blanc 2009 WO Piekenierskloof, +288175, $25.95.
4. PB Hein Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Napa Valley, $46.95.
5. Chehalem 3 Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009 Willamette Valley, +949909,
$31.95.
6. Alpha Domus The Barnstormer Syrah 2010 Hawks Bay, +303396, $22.95.
7. Chateau Teyssier 2009 St-Emilion Grand Cru, +303784, $39.95.
8. Antinori Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2008, +512384,
$29.95.
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