Here are SOME of the best wines I tasted in October 2008, all at trade shows or producer
presentations in non-lab situations:
presentations in non-lab situations:
**** Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Concha y Toro Terrunyo Carmenere Block 17 2005 $29.95 Select
-Vina Caliterra Carmenere Tributo 2006, $16.95 consignment (Calibrium).
-Vina Caliterra Carmenere/Malbec Tributo 2006, $24.95 consignment
(Calibrium).
-Vina Valdivieso Malbec Reserva 2006, $22.45 consignment (Carriage
Trade)
-Vina Haras de Pirque Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Syrah Haras
Elegance 2004, +640672 Vintages, $33.75.
-Vina Santa Rita Carmenere 95/Cabernet Sauvignon5 Pehuen 2004 Apalta
$48.50 Vintages
-Vina Amayna Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Fermented 2006 Leyda $31.95
Whitehall
-Vina Miguel Torres Carmenere Reserva 2007 $24.10 Pacific Wine and
Spirits
-Vina O. Fournier Carignan/Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Centauri Blend
2007 Maule $29.95 Ex-Cellars
-Vina San Estaban Blend In Situ Laguna del Inca 2007 Aconcagua $23.95
MCO
-Two Hands Shiraz Angels Share McLaren Vale 2007, screwcap, $27.95, May
2009 +9480
-Two Hands Shiraz/Grenache Brave Faces Barossa Valley 2007, screwcap,
$35, March 2009, +660035
-Grosset Bordeaux Blend Gaia Clare Valley 2005, %52, here now, +73064
-Glaymond Shiraz Distinction Barossa Valley 2004, $126, here now,
+64915
-Two Hands Shiraz Coach House Block Single Vineyard Seppeltsfield Road
Barossa Valley 2006, $46, January 2009, +9563
-Two Hands Shiraz Ares Barossa Valley 2005, $100, here now, +64816
-Tommasi Lugana Le Fornaci 2007, $17.95, +13284
- " Merlot Le Prunee 2005 IGT, $17.95, +24505
- " Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2006, $19.95, +910430
- " Amarone Classico 2000 (not available)
- " Ca Florian Amarone Classico 2000, $75 (great price) – 25 cases only.
- " Amarone Classico 2004, $52.50, +356220 (will be available in many
sizes: 375 mL, 750 mL, and 1.5 Litres)
-Henriques & Henriques Sercial Madeira 10 Year Old (Cavima Enterprises)
-Henriques & Henriques Bual 1980
-Blandy's 10 Year Old Sercial Madeira (Symington Family Brands)
-Blandy's Bual 1977
-Justino's Madeira Colheita 1995 (RKW Wine Imports)
-Pewsey Vale The Contours Eden Valley Riesling 2002
-Penley Estate Chertsey Cabernet Sauvignon57, Cabernet Franc15,
Merlot28 Coonawarra 2005 ($50?)
-Elderton Wines Command Shiraz 2004 Barossa Valley – 100 year old vines
-Rhinofields 2007 Chardonnay - $16.00 (not at the LCBO), 50/50 wood/stainless, no ML, exhibits
a bit of orange mold which I adored.
-Rhinofields 2006 Merlot - $16.00 (not at the LCBO) – cool climate but soft
-Sena 2005 -- blackcurrant nose, sweet fruit and soft tannins.
-Montes Alpha M 2005, $82 +91450 - (80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc,
5% each of Merlot and Petit Verdot) , spicy, rich, cedar, red fruit
-Montes Folly Syrah 2005, $82 +62356 - blackberry, spices, olives
-Montes Purple Angel 2005, $51 +62364 - (46% Carmenere from Colchagua, 46% from
Apalta, 8% Petit Verdot), cassis and spices, black cherry.
-Casa Lapostolle Chardonnay Cuvee Alexandre 2005, $35 – creamy with a toasty
finish.
-Clos Apalta 2005 - (42% Carmenere, 26% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit
Verdot), cassis nose, extractive, balanced, Euro sensibility.
-Errazuriz Don Maximiano 2005 - (85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5%
Petit Verdot, 3% Shiraz) ripe but also young with some rawish oak tones.
-Vinedo Chadwick 2005 , $180 – 200 - (all Cabernet Sauvignon), tight and closed, but
will probably mature well enough.
-Weingut Skoff Sauvignon Blanc Trockenbeerenauslese 2006 11% ABV $45
375 mL
-Bodegas Vina Vilano Crianza 2004 $20.95
-Mate Il Podere Falconaia di Ferenc Merlot Mantus 2004 $27.95 Vintages
-Cantine due Palme Ettamiano Primitivo del Salento 2004 Puglia $19.95
-Tenuta Sant' Isidoro Corithus IGT 2004 Lazio $16.95 (best value wine)
-Domaine de Grand Vallat [biodynamic] Merlot 2005 Cotes de Ventoux
$17.95
-Giant Steps Chardonnay 2006 Yarra Valley $35
-Domaine Tour Saint Michel Chateauneuf du Pape Tour de Lion Prestige
2003 $45
-Chateau Vignol Entre-deux-Mers 2007 $16.95
-Champagne Louis de Sacy Brut Rose Grand Cru NV $71
-Le Grand Clos Chardonnay 2006, 130 cases, $65, Classics November 8:
apple, vanillin, oak, more minerals. Coats the palate. My fave of the
tasting, both red and white.
-Le Clos Jordanne Vineyard Chardonnay 2006, 120 cases, $40, Classics
March 25, 2009: toast, vanilla, orange marmalade, minerals.
Mouthfilling and long finish.
-La Petite Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006, 300 cases, $40, Classics March 25,
2009: raspberry, pumpkin spices, cinnamon, elegant.
-Le Grand Clos Pinot Noir 2006, 190 cases, $70, Classics November 8,
2008: spicy cherries, some MVC for pinot noir, longer finish.
-Bouchard Pere et Fils Beaune Teurons 2006, $53.95, +653675
-Henriot Brut Souverain NV, $59.95 retail, +959643 Dec. 6 Vintages
-Henriot Cuvee Enchanteleurs 1995, $195, +83774, Classics Catalogue
November.
-Jost Nova Scotia 2005 Trilogy 12% $17.99 750 [Baco, Leon Millot, Foch]
-Domaine de Grand Pre Nova Scotia 2007 Castel 13%
-Domaine de Grand Pre Nova Scotia 2006 Vidal Blanc 11.5%
-Jost Nova Scotia 2005 Muscat Icewine 10% $29.98 200 mL
-Gaspereau Nova Scotia 2007 Seyval Blanc 11.2% semisweet $16.99
-Gaspereau Nova Scotia 2007 New York Muscat 12.2% $19.99
-Terre di Vinu Nielluccio 2007 Corse [red]
-Jean de Meyrac Bouquet des Garrigues 2007 Cathare
-La Giraudiere Saumur Vieilles Vignes 2007
-I Muvrini Muscat 2007 Ile de Beaute
-Jean-Paul Mauler Pinot Gris 2007 Alsace
-Vinphonie Etcetera Riesling 2007 Alsace
-Vinphonie Etcetera Gewurztraminer 2007 Alsace
-Vina Carmen Reserve Carmenere/Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, $16.85 +439166
GL – formerly known as Grand Vidure, and a personal fave of mine. 60%
Carmenere and 40% cabernet sauvignon, vinified separately.
-Nativa Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, $19.95 Vintages – soon to be
spun off into its own organic wines winery
-Vina Carmen Gold Reserve 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon – n/a, from single
vineyard vines planted in 1957.
-Vina Carmen Gold Reserve 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon – $49.95, very Euro
-Tenuta Monteti Maremma Toscana 2005 - $59.99
-Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni 2005 Umbria - $124.99
-Az. Agr. Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Villa Gemma 2003 - $79.99
-Boroli Barolo Villero Riserva 1998 - $125.99
-Maison Camille Giroud Chambertin Grand Cru 2003 - $249 +76620 Classics
-Cantine Giovanni Viberti Barolo Buon Padre 2001 - $56.99
-Zyme Amarone della Velpolicella 2001 - $200 – one of my faves in this
showcase.
-Az. Agr. Collemattoni Adone IGT Tuscany [sang/merlot] - $19.95
-Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2003 - $140
-Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino 2003 - $109.99
-Cantine Delibori Villabella Fracastoro Amarone 2001 ORGANIC - $65.95
-Oculus 2004 +965789 $70
-Oculus 2005 +220029 $60
-Oculus 2006 not yet released
-Quatrain 2005 +220045 $47.95 (M57/Syrah28/CF10/CS5: this meant that
there was no SLC Syrah bottling in 2005)
-Select Lot Collection Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2006 +220060
Consignment $26.95
-Select Lot Collection Chardonnay 2006 +220078 $26.95
-Reserve Chardonnay 2006 +545004 $21.95 Vintages Essentials
-Concha y Toro Terrunyo Carmenere Block 17 2005 $29.95 Select
-Vina Caliterra Carmenere Tributo 2006, $16.95 consignment (Calibrium).
-Vina Caliterra Carmenere/Malbec Tributo 2006, $24.95 consignment
(Calibrium).
-Vina Valdivieso Malbec Reserva 2006, $22.45 consignment (Carriage
Trade)
-Vina Haras de Pirque Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Syrah Haras
Elegance 2004, +640672 Vintages, $33.75.
-Vina Santa Rita Carmenere 95/Cabernet Sauvignon5 Pehuen 2004 Apalta
$48.50 Vintages
-Vina Amayna Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Fermented 2006 Leyda $31.95
Whitehall
-Vina Miguel Torres Carmenere Reserva 2007 $24.10 Pacific Wine and
Spirits
-Vina O. Fournier Carignan/Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Centauri Blend
2007 Maule $29.95 Ex-Cellars
-Vina San Estaban Blend In Situ Laguna del Inca 2007 Aconcagua $23.95
MCO
-Two Hands Shiraz Angels Share McLaren Vale 2007, screwcap, $27.95, May
2009 +9480
-Two Hands Shiraz/Grenache Brave Faces Barossa Valley 2007, screwcap,
$35, March 2009, +660035
-Grosset Bordeaux Blend Gaia Clare Valley 2005, %52, here now, +73064
-Glaymond Shiraz Distinction Barossa Valley 2004, $126, here now,
+64915
-Two Hands Shiraz Coach House Block Single Vineyard Seppeltsfield Road
Barossa Valley 2006, $46, January 2009, +9563
-Two Hands Shiraz Ares Barossa Valley 2005, $100, here now, +64816
-Tommasi Lugana Le Fornaci 2007, $17.95, +13284
- " Merlot Le Prunee 2005 IGT, $17.95, +24505
- " Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2006, $19.95, +910430
- " Amarone Classico 2000 (not available)
- " Ca Florian Amarone Classico 2000, $75 (great price) – 25 cases only.
- " Amarone Classico 2004, $52.50, +356220 (will be available in many
sizes: 375 mL, 750 mL, and 1.5 Litres)
-Henriques & Henriques Sercial Madeira 10 Year Old (Cavima Enterprises)
-Henriques & Henriques Bual 1980
-Blandy's 10 Year Old Sercial Madeira (Symington Family Brands)
-Blandy's Bual 1977
-Justino's Madeira Colheita 1995 (RKW Wine Imports)
-Pewsey Vale The Contours Eden Valley Riesling 2002
-Penley Estate Chertsey Cabernet Sauvignon57, Cabernet Franc15,
Merlot28 Coonawarra 2005 ($50?)
-Elderton Wines Command Shiraz 2004 Barossa Valley – 100 year old vines
-Rhinofields 2007 Chardonnay - $16.00 (not at the LCBO), 50/50 wood/stainless, no ML, exhibits
a bit of orange mold which I adored.
-Rhinofields 2006 Merlot - $16.00 (not at the LCBO) – cool climate but soft
-Sena 2005 -- blackcurrant nose, sweet fruit and soft tannins.
-Montes Alpha M 2005, $82 +91450 - (80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc,
5% each of Merlot and Petit Verdot) , spicy, rich, cedar, red fruit
-Montes Folly Syrah 2005, $82 +62356 - blackberry, spices, olives
-Montes Purple Angel 2005, $51 +62364 - (46% Carmenere from Colchagua, 46% from
Apalta, 8% Petit Verdot), cassis and spices, black cherry.
-Casa Lapostolle Chardonnay Cuvee Alexandre 2005, $35 – creamy with a toasty
finish.
-Clos Apalta 2005 - (42% Carmenere, 26% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit
Verdot), cassis nose, extractive, balanced, Euro sensibility.
-Errazuriz Don Maximiano 2005 - (85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5%
Petit Verdot, 3% Shiraz) ripe but also young with some rawish oak tones.
-Vinedo Chadwick 2005 , $180 – 200 - (all Cabernet Sauvignon), tight and closed, but
will probably mature well enough.
-Weingut Skoff Sauvignon Blanc Trockenbeerenauslese 2006 11% ABV $45
375 mL
-Bodegas Vina Vilano Crianza 2004 $20.95
-Mate Il Podere Falconaia di Ferenc Merlot Mantus 2004 $27.95 Vintages
-Cantine due Palme Ettamiano Primitivo del Salento 2004 Puglia $19.95
-Tenuta Sant' Isidoro Corithus IGT 2004 Lazio $16.95 (best value wine)
-Domaine de Grand Vallat [biodynamic] Merlot 2005 Cotes de Ventoux
$17.95
-Giant Steps Chardonnay 2006 Yarra Valley $35
-Domaine Tour Saint Michel Chateauneuf du Pape Tour de Lion Prestige
2003 $45
-Chateau Vignol Entre-deux-Mers 2007 $16.95
-Champagne Louis de Sacy Brut Rose Grand Cru NV $71
-Le Grand Clos Chardonnay 2006, 130 cases, $65, Classics November 8:
apple, vanillin, oak, more minerals. Coats the palate. My fave of the
tasting, both red and white.
-Le Clos Jordanne Vineyard Chardonnay 2006, 120 cases, $40, Classics
March 25, 2009: toast, vanilla, orange marmalade, minerals.
Mouthfilling and long finish.
-La Petite Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006, 300 cases, $40, Classics March 25,
2009: raspberry, pumpkin spices, cinnamon, elegant.
-Le Grand Clos Pinot Noir 2006, 190 cases, $70, Classics November 8,
2008: spicy cherries, some MVC for pinot noir, longer finish.
-Bouchard Pere et Fils Beaune Teurons 2006, $53.95, +653675
-Henriot Brut Souverain NV, $59.95 retail, +959643 Dec. 6 Vintages
-Henriot Cuvee Enchanteleurs 1995, $195, +83774, Classics Catalogue
November.
-Jost Nova Scotia 2005 Trilogy 12% $17.99 750 [Baco, Leon Millot, Foch]
-Domaine de Grand Pre Nova Scotia 2007 Castel 13%
-Domaine de Grand Pre Nova Scotia 2006 Vidal Blanc 11.5%
-Jost Nova Scotia 2005 Muscat Icewine 10% $29.98 200 mL
-Gaspereau Nova Scotia 2007 Seyval Blanc 11.2% semisweet $16.99
-Gaspereau Nova Scotia 2007 New York Muscat 12.2% $19.99
-Terre di Vinu Nielluccio 2007 Corse [red]
-Jean de Meyrac Bouquet des Garrigues 2007 Cathare
-La Giraudiere Saumur Vieilles Vignes 2007
-I Muvrini Muscat 2007 Ile de Beaute
-Jean-Paul Mauler Pinot Gris 2007 Alsace
-Vinphonie Etcetera Riesling 2007 Alsace
-Vinphonie Etcetera Gewurztraminer 2007 Alsace
-Vina Carmen Reserve Carmenere/Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, $16.85 +439166
GL – formerly known as Grand Vidure, and a personal fave of mine. 60%
Carmenere and 40% cabernet sauvignon, vinified separately.
-Nativa Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, $19.95 Vintages – soon to be
spun off into its own organic wines winery
-Vina Carmen Gold Reserve 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon – n/a, from single
vineyard vines planted in 1957.
-Vina Carmen Gold Reserve 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon – $49.95, very Euro
-Tenuta Monteti Maremma Toscana 2005 - $59.99
-Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni 2005 Umbria - $124.99
-Az. Agr. Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Villa Gemma 2003 - $79.99
-Boroli Barolo Villero Riserva 1998 - $125.99
-Maison Camille Giroud Chambertin Grand Cru 2003 - $249 +76620 Classics
-Cantine Giovanni Viberti Barolo Buon Padre 2001 - $56.99
-Zyme Amarone della Velpolicella 2001 - $200 – one of my faves in this
showcase.
-Az. Agr. Collemattoni Adone IGT Tuscany [sang/merlot] - $19.95
-Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2003 - $140
-Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino 2003 - $109.99
-Cantine Delibori Villabella Fracastoro Amarone 2001 ORGANIC - $65.95
-Oculus 2004 +965789 $70
-Oculus 2005 +220029 $60
-Oculus 2006 not yet released
-Quatrain 2005 +220045 $47.95 (M57/Syrah28/CF10/CS5: this meant that
there was no SLC Syrah bottling in 2005)
-Select Lot Collection Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2006 +220060
Consignment $26.95
-Select Lot Collection Chardonnay 2006 +220078 $26.95
-Reserve Chardonnay 2006 +545004 $21.95 Vintages Essentials
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