WORLD WINE WATCH (LCBO VINTAGES TIP SHEET) FOR AUGUST 17, 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
Walimea Estates Spinyback Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Nelson: lively aromas,
more herbs than grass, 14% ABV, great finish. Twist top. Value for its
body. +694737, $18.95, QPR: 91.
more herbs than grass, 14% ABV, great finish. Twist top. Value for its
body. +694737, $18.95, QPR: 91.
======>>>> ** BEST WINE VALUE OF THE RELEASE *OVER* $20
Daniel Lenko Old Vines Chardonnay 2010 VQA Niagara, American Oak,
+352328, $22.95 retail.
+352328, $22.95 retail.
TOP VALUE WHITE WINES under $20 or so.
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1. Yalumba The Y Series Viognier 2012 South Australia: good blowsy
aromatic wine with guts and substance, value priced as well. +624502,
$16.95, QPR: 89.
2. Eidosela Albarino 2011 DO Rias Baixas: least expensive albarino at
the LCBO, 13% ABV, floral, orchard fruit, citric finish. Great summer
wine. +336271, $13.95, QPR: 90.
3. Cheval Quancard Reserve Sauvignon/Semillon 2011 Bordeaux: with 10%
added muscadelle for more aroma, and some aging in new oak, brings it
around to a real "fume blanc" style. 12% ABV. +336842, $14.95, QPR: 90.
4. Domaine de la Gitonniere Touraine 2011: medium-bodied but accessible
in kiwi style of grass and veggies, 12.5% ABV, gold medalist. +168914,
$13.95, QPR: 89.
5. Terredora Loggia Della Serra Greco di Tufo 2011 Campania: some wood,
smoke and stones. Best with a first course with flesh. +983197, $17.95,
QPR: 89.
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1. Yalumba The Y Series Viognier 2012 South Australia: good blowsy
aromatic wine with guts and substance, value priced as well. +624502,
$16.95, QPR: 89.
2. Eidosela Albarino 2011 DO Rias Baixas: least expensive albarino at
the LCBO, 13% ABV, floral, orchard fruit, citric finish. Great summer
wine. +336271, $13.95, QPR: 90.
3. Cheval Quancard Reserve Sauvignon/Semillon 2011 Bordeaux: with 10%
added muscadelle for more aroma, and some aging in new oak, brings it
around to a real "fume blanc" style. 12% ABV. +336842, $14.95, QPR: 90.
4. Domaine de la Gitonniere Touraine 2011: medium-bodied but accessible
in kiwi style of grass and veggies, 12.5% ABV, gold medalist. +168914,
$13.95, QPR: 89.
5. Terredora Loggia Della Serra Greco di Tufo 2011 Campania: some wood,
smoke and stones. Best with a first course with flesh. +983197, $17.95,
QPR: 89.
TOP VALUE RED WINES under $20 or so.
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1. Henry of Pelham Family Tree Red 2010 VQA Niagara: delicious fruit,
cork finish but could use a twist top instead. 58% shiraz, 17% cab
sauv, 15% cab franc, 10% merlot. Juicy at 13.5% ABV, for entertainment.
+247882, $18.95, QPR: 89.
2. Fabre Montmayou Gran Reserva Malbec 2010 Mendoza: great integrated
flavours, dark fruit, long length, powerhouse at 15% ABV. Gold medalist
in Argentina. +279802, $19.95, QPR: 89.
3. Chateau Haut-Colombier 2009 Cotes de Bordeaux – Blaye: distinguished
flavours, long finish, 14.5% ABV. Gold medalist. +336891, $17.95, QPR:
89.
4. Chateau Prieure Canteloup 2009 Cotes de Bordeaux: typical MVC,
smooth and lingering. 13.5% ABV. +194415, $18.85, QPR: 89.
5. Boutari Naoussa 2008 Greece: with some aging, this has become great
value for the price. Aged in older French oak barrels. Fruity, and has
been compared to Barbaresco/nebbiolo wines. After five years, the
tannins have resolved to a warm lingering and soft finish. +23218,
$12.95, QPR: 90.
6. Talamonti Tre Saggi Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2008: chocolate tones,
nice aging and character, 13.5% ABV. Old oak of "spices, leather and
tobacco". +204016, $15.95, QPR: 89.
7. Cantine Volpetti Le Piantate 2011 IGT Cesanese Lazio: delicious,
fine velvet leather, black fruit, long length, 13% ABV. +344242,
$15.95, QPR: 89.
8. Argiolas Perdera 2010 Monica di Sardegna: I once dated an Italian
girl named Monica, but other than that, this is a wine with long
length, red and black fruit, a tasty 13.5% ABV. +297556, $17.95, QPR:
89.
9. Cantine Riondo Appassimento 2010 IGT Rosso Veneto: LCBO ripasso
style of the month. +326595, $13.95, QPR: 89.
10. Beronia Reserva 2008 Rioja: warm, inviting juicy model of new style
Rioja, from 40- 60 year old vines. 14% ABV, 90% Tempranillo. +50203,
$18.95, QPR: 90.
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1. Henry of Pelham Family Tree Red 2010 VQA Niagara: delicious fruit,
cork finish but could use a twist top instead. 58% shiraz, 17% cab
sauv, 15% cab franc, 10% merlot. Juicy at 13.5% ABV, for entertainment.
+247882, $18.95, QPR: 89.
2. Fabre Montmayou Gran Reserva Malbec 2010 Mendoza: great integrated
flavours, dark fruit, long length, powerhouse at 15% ABV. Gold medalist
in Argentina. +279802, $19.95, QPR: 89.
3. Chateau Haut-Colombier 2009 Cotes de Bordeaux – Blaye: distinguished
flavours, long finish, 14.5% ABV. Gold medalist. +336891, $17.95, QPR:
89.
4. Chateau Prieure Canteloup 2009 Cotes de Bordeaux: typical MVC,
smooth and lingering. 13.5% ABV. +194415, $18.85, QPR: 89.
5. Boutari Naoussa 2008 Greece: with some aging, this has become great
value for the price. Aged in older French oak barrels. Fruity, and has
been compared to Barbaresco/nebbiolo wines. After five years, the
tannins have resolved to a warm lingering and soft finish. +23218,
$12.95, QPR: 90.
6. Talamonti Tre Saggi Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2008: chocolate tones,
nice aging and character, 13.5% ABV. Old oak of "spices, leather and
tobacco". +204016, $15.95, QPR: 89.
7. Cantine Volpetti Le Piantate 2011 IGT Cesanese Lazio: delicious,
fine velvet leather, black fruit, long length, 13% ABV. +344242,
$15.95, QPR: 89.
8. Argiolas Perdera 2010 Monica di Sardegna: I once dated an Italian
girl named Monica, but other than that, this is a wine with long
length, red and black fruit, a tasty 13.5% ABV. +297556, $17.95, QPR:
89.
9. Cantine Riondo Appassimento 2010 IGT Rosso Veneto: LCBO ripasso
style of the month. +326595, $13.95, QPR: 89.
10. Beronia Reserva 2008 Rioja: warm, inviting juicy model of new style
Rioja, from 40- 60 year old vines. 14% ABV, 90% Tempranillo. +50203,
$18.95, 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. Carabella Dijon 76 Clone Chardonnay 2009 Chehalem Mountains Oregon,
+180133, $27.95 retail.
2. Domaine de la Croix Senaillet Saint-Veran 2010 [organic] +337832,
$22.95.
3. Haha Pinot Noir 2011 Marlborough, +331116, $21.95.
4. Chateau Fortia Cuvee du Baron Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2010, +959999,
$38.95.
5. El Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva 2001 Rioja, +976811, $30.95.
+180133, $27.95 retail.
2. Domaine de la Croix Senaillet Saint-Veran 2010 [organic] +337832,
$22.95.
3. Haha Pinot Noir 2011 Marlborough, +331116, $21.95.
4. Chateau Fortia Cuvee du Baron Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2010, +959999,
$38.95.
5. El Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva 2001 Rioja, +976811, $30.95.
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