WORLD WINE WATCH TOP 20/20 WINES: 20 under $20 and 20 over $20 for October 15, 2016.

WORLD WINE WATCH TOP 20/20 WINES: 20 under $20 and 20 over $20 for October 15, 2016.

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By DEAN TUDOR, Gothic Epicures Writing deantudor@deantudor.com. My Internet compendium "Wines, Beers and Spirits of the Net", a guide to thousands of news items and RSS feeds, plus references to wines, beers and spirits, has been at http://www.deantudor.com since 1994.

 

So many people have asked me for wine recommendations, with numbers only. The readers' most common response is that while they like what I say, they only relate to the score. The score is a combination of MVC (Modal Varietal Character, where e.g. a Southern Rhone tastes like a Southern Rhone and not like a Northern Rhone) and Quality/Price Ratio. Let's take it for granted that, e.g., a Riesling tastes like a Riesling, and the wine has some value in the marketplace either above or below its selling price. This way too I can also cover more wines.

 

This restructured wine newsletter for the Ontario market (with wines available through the LCBO and Vintages on a bi-weekly basis)  can always be found at http://www.gothicepicures.blogspot.ca/ or at    http://www.deantudor.com

 

20 under $20

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W-Fielding Estate Bottled Riesling 2015 VQA, +251439, $19.95, MVC/QPR: 88.

W-Mike Weir Limited Edition Riesling 2014 VQA, +229286, $19.95, MVC/QPR: 88.

W-Tawse Redstone Chardonnay 2013, +398966, $19.20, MVC/QPR:  88.

W-Catena Chardonnay 2015 Argentina, +918805, $19.95, MVC/QPR:  88.

W-Lapostolle Gran Selection Chardonnay 2015 Chile, +396986, $15.95, MVC/QPR:  88.

W-Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc 2015 New Zealand, +465880, $17.95, MVC/QPR:  90.

W-Domaine Pre Baron Sauvignon Touraine 2015, +107128, $16.95, MVC/QPR: 89.

W-Paul Anheuser Schlossbockelheimer Konigsfels Riesling Kabinett 2015 Nahe, +161828, $17.95, MVC/QPR: 89.

W-La Cala Vermentino di Sardegna 2015, +627067, $15.95, MVC/QPR:  89.

R-Creekside Laura's Red 2012 VQA, +117960, $19.95, MVC/QPR: 88.

R-Rockway Vineyards Reserve Red Assemblage 2013 VQA, +321893, MVC/QPR: 89.

R-Torres Altos Ibericos Crianza 2013 Spain, +381046, $16.95, MVC/QPR: 89.

R-Palacio de Sada Crianza 2011 Spain, +246736, $16.95, MVC/QPR: 90.

R-Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha 2014 Spain, +273748, $19.95, MVC/QPR: 89.

R-Lua Cheia Old Vines Red 2014 Portugal, +266882, $13.95, MVC/QPR: 89.

R-D'Antiche Terre Coriliano Aglianico 2012 Campania, +456137, $15.95, MVC/QPR: 89.

R-Domaine Galaman Fitou 2013, +395467, 14.95, MVC/QPR: 90.

R-Chateau Carpena 2009 Bordeaux, +466599, $16.95, MVC/QPR: 90.

R-Ventisquero Queulat Gran Reserva Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014 Chile, +389213, $17.95, MVC/QPR: 90.

R-Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Argentina, +128629, $19.95, MVC/QPR: 89.

 

20 over $20

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W- Grgrich Hills Fume Blanc Dry Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Napa, +346296, $47.95, MVC/QPR:  89.

R-Anthonij Rupert Optima 2012 WO Western Cape, +455915, $24.95, MVC/QPR:  90.

R-Chateau Haut Faugeres 2010 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, +461517, $43.95, MVC/QPR:  90.

W-Jean-Marc Brocard Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru 2014, +294165, $46.95, MVC/QPR: 89.

R-Vina Real Gran Reserva 2008 Rioja, +280545, $36.95, MVC/QPR:  90.

W-Mount Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2014 NZ, +694752, $23.95, MVC/QPR:  89.

W-Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2015 SA, +931006, $42.95, MVC/QPR: 90.

W-Maison Chanzy Bourgogne Chardonnay 2015, +470468, $22.95, MVC/QPR: 89.

W-Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Riesling Kabinett 2015 Mosel, +160846, $22.95, MVC/QPR: 90.

R-Flat Rock Gravity Pinot Noir 2013 VQA, +1560, $30.25 MVC/QPR: 89.

R-Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2010 VQA, +657874, $34.95, MVC/QPR: 90.

R-Southbrook Triomphe Cabernet Franc 2013, +275958, $21.95, MVC/QPR: 90.

R-Jim Barry The Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Australia, +677476, $24.95, MVC/QPR: 89.

R-Chateau La Rose Perriere 2008 Bordeaux, +461590, $29.95, MVC/QPR: 89.

R-M.Chapoutier de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidum 2014, +643239, $25.95, MVC/QPR: 89.

R-Villa Trasqua Nerento Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2010, +459685, $39.95, MVC/QPR: 89.

R-Depadre 2012 Spain, +379917, $22.95, MVC/QPR:  89,

R-Marques de Caceres Gran Reserva 2009, +976670, $29.95, MVC/QPR: 90.

R-Dominus Napanook 2012 Napa, +212357, $95.95, MVC/QPR: 90.

R-Segla 2010 Bordeaux, +359810, $64.95, MVC/QPR:  89.

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