SOME NEW BEVERAGE SAMPLES SENT TO ME FOR TASTING IN JANUARY –
1.Gerard Bertrand Terroir Fitou 2018 $17.95 +403683 Vintages March: Bertrand continues to advance the Terroir series (and the Grand Terroir series) with more localized vineyards. Here it is Fitou, with its grenache and carignan grapes, vinified separately. The carignan has carbonic maceration for two weeks; the grenache is done in traditional style. Some of the wine is barrel aged for a year. Everything here seems to be concentrated in aromas and flavours, red fruit and undergrowth dominating. 14% ABV. The 2017 was just here in November 2019, and was a dollar less. Quality/Price rating is 90 points by Dean Tudor of Gothic Epicures.
2.Quinta de Curvos Loureiro Vinho Verde 20189 +471284, $12.95 Vintages March: 12% ABV, with lightly floral tones on the nose and on the palate, ending with aromatic softness. 100% Loureiro grape, done up as a vinho verde. Best sipped or with Asiatic appetizers. Quality/Price rating is 88 points by Dean Tudor of Gothic Epicures.
3.Vinedos Marchigue Quilina Carmenere Gran Reserva Colchagua 2018 +13430, $14.95 Vintages March: from Chile's biggest family owned estates (part of Errazuriz Ovalle Family holdings). Black fruit dominates, with cherry-berry and oak (French and US for six months) tones. The medium body is complemented by the medium acidity – goes well with comfort food pairing such as stews, sausages, beans, curries, and with patio sipping. The finish is intense and lush in the New World style. Easy-going BBQ wine. 14% ABV. Quality/Price rating is 89 points by Dean Tudor of Gothic Epicures.
May we all have 2020 vision.
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Dean Tudor, Ryerson University Journalism Professor Emeritus
Treasurer, Wine Writers' Circle of Canada http://winewriterscircle.ca
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