WORLD WINE WATCH (LCBO VINTAGES TIP SHEET) FOR AUGUST 3, 2013
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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
+72975 ZONTE'S FOOTSTEP LAKE DOCTOR SHIRAZ Langhorne Creek, South
Australia 2010 $16.95: excellent syrah flavours, much better than the
five chosen for the mini-release. Buy it up! QPR: 90.
Australia 2010 $16.95: excellent syrah flavours, much better than the
five chosen for the mini-release. Buy it up! QPR: 90.
======>>>> ** BEST WINE VALUE OF THE RELEASE *OVER* $20
+535104 ST. HALLETT BLACKWELL SHIRAZ Barossa, South Australia 2009
$34.95
$34.95
TOP VALUE WHITE WINES under $20 or so.
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1. +336883 DOURTHE TERROIRS D'EXCEPTION CROIX DES BOUQUETS Graves 2011
$16.95: nice example of oak aged white Bordeaux, complex, finishes
w=ell with citric tones. 12% ABV. QPR: 89.
2. +328617 DOMAINE CAPMARTIN PACHERENC DU VIC-BILH AC Guy Capmartin,
Vign.-Récolt. 2011 $15.95: very aromatic with garrigue notes, citric
finish, value priced. 14% ABV. QPR: 89
3. +231282 KEN FORRESTER RESERVE CHENIN BLANC WO Stellenbosch 2011
$17.95: some oaking enhances the concentrated chenin flavours, leaning
to an herbal note. 14.5% ABV. QPR: 89.
4. +336073 LUA CHEIA EM VINHAS VELHAS DOC Douro, Old Vines Wines &
Winemakers by Saven 2011 $15.95: orchard fruit and a pronounced length
from this "old vines" value wine. 13% ABV. QPR: 89.
5. +112227 DOMAINE CHEVALLIER CHABLIS AC Claude & Jean-Louis
Chevallier, Prop.-Récolt. 2010 $19.95: excellent MVC Chablis texture
and tones, for under $20. Some concentration. 12.5% ABV. QPR; 89.
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1. +336883 DOURTHE TERROIRS D'EXCEPTION CROIX DES BOUQUETS Graves 2011
$16.95: nice example of oak aged white Bordeaux, complex, finishes
w=ell with citric tones. 12% ABV. QPR: 89.
2. +328617 DOMAINE CAPMARTIN PACHERENC DU VIC-BILH AC Guy Capmartin,
Vign.-Récolt. 2011 $15.95: very aromatic with garrigue notes, citric
finish, value priced. 14% ABV. QPR: 89
3. +231282 KEN FORRESTER RESERVE CHENIN BLANC WO Stellenbosch 2011
$17.95: some oaking enhances the concentrated chenin flavours, leaning
to an herbal note. 14.5% ABV. QPR: 89.
4. +336073 LUA CHEIA EM VINHAS VELHAS DOC Douro, Old Vines Wines &
Winemakers by Saven 2011 $15.95: orchard fruit and a pronounced length
from this "old vines" value wine. 13% ABV. QPR: 89.
5. +112227 DOMAINE CHEVALLIER CHABLIS AC Claude & Jean-Louis
Chevallier, Prop.-Récolt. 2010 $19.95: excellent MVC Chablis texture
and tones, for under $20. Some concentration. 12.5% ABV. QPR; 89.
TOP VALUE RED WINES under $20 or so.
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1. +346759 HINTERBROOK DEEPLY RED CABERNET MERLOT VQA Niagara Lakeshore
2011 $15.95: plenty of smoke for such a modestly-priced wine, along
with black fruit tones. $13.95. QPR: 89.
2. +684597 SANTA CAROLINA RESERVA DE FAMILIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON Maipo
Valley 2009 $17.95: a robust wine, loaded with toast-mocha-black fruit
and other Bordeaux-like complexities. 14.5% ABV. QPR: 89.
3. +325449 Q PINOT NOIR Casablanca Valley Quintay 2011 $16.95:
mushrooms and underbrush tend to dominate this oaky pinot, definitely
meant for food. 14% ABV. QPR: 89.
4. +341180 L'HÉRITAGE DU MARQUIS DE GREYSSAC RÉSERVE AP, Élevé en Fût
de Chêne 2009 $15.95: long a standard Bordeaux in the US, this now re-
configured wine shows stunning oak treatment and lushness. 13.5% ABV.
QPR: 89.
5. +264549 DOMAINE DE ROCHEBIN CLOS ST. GERMAIN VIEILLES VIGNES
BOURGOGNE AC 2011 $18.95: nothing beats an "old vines" burgundy, and to
have one at this price level is amazing. Buttery spices and a long
finish. 12.5% ABV. QPR: 89.
6. +330761 LANCIOLA CHIANTI COLLI FIORENTINI DOCG 2010 $15.95: tastes
older than the label indicates, but an MVC chianti based on the older
style. 13.5% ABV. QPR: 89.
7. +723452 ONDARRE RESERVA DOCa Rioja 2006 $17.95: some of these
Spanish Riojas seem to have "clearout" prices – time to snap them up.
Ondarre is one of the best for the old style, with Tempranillo blend
and both US and French oaks. Lush and plush. 12.8% ABV. QPR: 90.
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1. +346759 HINTERBROOK DEEPLY RED CABERNET MERLOT VQA Niagara Lakeshore
2011 $15.95: plenty of smoke for such a modestly-priced wine, along
with black fruit tones. $13.95. QPR: 89.
2. +684597 SANTA CAROLINA RESERVA DE FAMILIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON Maipo
Valley 2009 $17.95: a robust wine, loaded with toast-mocha-black fruit
and other Bordeaux-like complexities. 14.5% ABV. QPR: 89.
3. +325449 Q PINOT NOIR Casablanca Valley Quintay 2011 $16.95:
mushrooms and underbrush tend to dominate this oaky pinot, definitely
meant for food. 14% ABV. QPR: 89.
4. +341180 L'HÉRITAGE DU MARQUIS DE GREYSSAC RÉSERVE AP, Élevé en Fût
de Chêne 2009 $15.95: long a standard Bordeaux in the US, this now re-
configured wine shows stunning oak treatment and lushness. 13.5% ABV.
QPR: 89.
5. +264549 DOMAINE DE ROCHEBIN CLOS ST. GERMAIN VIEILLES VIGNES
BOURGOGNE AC 2011 $18.95: nothing beats an "old vines" burgundy, and to
have one at this price level is amazing. Buttery spices and a long
finish. 12.5% ABV. QPR: 89.
6. +330761 LANCIOLA CHIANTI COLLI FIORENTINI DOCG 2010 $15.95: tastes
older than the label indicates, but an MVC chianti based on the older
style. 13.5% ABV. QPR: 89.
7. +723452 ONDARRE RESERVA DOCa Rioja 2006 $17.95: some of these
Spanish Riojas seem to have "clearout" prices – time to snap them up.
Ondarre is one of the best for the old style, with Tempranillo blend
and both US and French oaks. Lush and plush. 12.8% ABV. 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. +351486 GREENLANE OLD VINES RIESLING VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara
Peninsula 2011 $22.95 retail.
2. +328898 ROLLY GASSMANN RIESLING AC Alsace 2009 $20.95
3. +695908 DOMAINE DES FINES CAILLOTTES POUILLY-FUMÉ AC Jean Pabiot &
Fils 2011 750 $22.95
4. +339861 BRUNEL DE LA GARDINE CROZES-HERMITAGE 2010 $22.95
5. +330001 CHANSON PÈRE & FILS BEAUNE CLOS DU ROI 1ER CRU AC 2010
$48.95
6. +927913 LEALTANZA GRAN RESERVA DOC Rioja Bodegas Altanza 2005 $29.95
7. +159970 CLOUDLINE PINOT NOIR Oregon 2009 $22.95
8. +334458 CASSINI CELLARS GEWÜRZTRAMINER/MUSCAT 2011 VQA BC $21.95.
Peninsula 2011 $22.95 retail.
2. +328898 ROLLY GASSMANN RIESLING AC Alsace 2009 $20.95
3. +695908 DOMAINE DES FINES CAILLOTTES POUILLY-FUMÉ AC Jean Pabiot &
Fils 2011 750 $22.95
4. +339861 BRUNEL DE LA GARDINE CROZES-HERMITAGE 2010 $22.95
5. +330001 CHANSON PÈRE & FILS BEAUNE CLOS DU ROI 1ER CRU AC 2010
$48.95
6. +927913 LEALTANZA GRAN RESERVA DOC Rioja Bodegas Altanza 2005 $29.95
7. +159970 CLOUDLINE PINOT NOIR Oregon 2009 $22.95
8. +334458 CASSINI CELLARS GEWÜRZTRAMINER/MUSCAT 2011 VQA BC $21.95.
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