tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128836432024-03-05T14:46:40.263-05:00 StrictlyTastingLakeshore Leash-Free ViewWwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.comBlogger517125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-13717571702617991962018-02-01T00:00:00.000-05:002018-03-01T15:54:44.948-05:00February 2018 wines:<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">February 2018 wines: 13 tasted of 15</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">LINEUP: Reds, Whites, Rosés and Bubblies</b></div>
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">
</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0.75in;">
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUCEtcWf2KouEcq7mV78_2mKM3GXoXb1pXLPIXDN6EBV6Awix06bQRZVOEGFfSK5M3-ggLZFG4IXgVtmu6n_crutCMWQ4XM2NfOTLSdPzQjdere-theGd23lhNza8xqgC_9odS/s1600/Shawnigan+Lake+3x2+120T.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="720" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUCEtcWf2KouEcq7mV78_2mKM3GXoXb1pXLPIXDN6EBV6Awix06bQRZVOEGFfSK5M3-ggLZFG4IXgVtmu6n_crutCMWQ4XM2NfOTLSdPzQjdere-theGd23lhNza8xqgC_9odS/s400/Shawnigan+Lake+3x2+120T.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Shawnigan Lake, BC 1996</i></b></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="color: white; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="color: white;"><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Château Saint-Roch
Chimères 2015, 93-3 V, Midi, France,
#</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=119354&ITEM_NUMBER=119354&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">119354</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $19.95</span></span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black;"><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Mitolo
Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, 92-2 V, South Australia, #</span><span style="color: lime;">0</span></span></i></b><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: lime;">43224</span><span style="color: white;"> $22.95</span></span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black;"><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><span style="color: white;">J</span></span></i></b></span><b style="text-indent: -24px;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i style="color: white; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">ean-Pierre Moueix 2015, 88 V, Bordeaux, France, </span></i></span></b><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: lime;"> </span></span></span></i></b><b style="text-indent: -24px;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><span style="color: white;">#</span><span style="color: lime;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="color: lime;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=516765&ITEM_NUMBER=516765&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">516765</a> </span></span></span><span style="color: white;">$17.00</span></span></i></span></b><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Hahn
Pinot Noir Monterey 2016, 87 -- G,
California, USA, #</span></i></b></span><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: lime;">226555
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$19.45</span></span></span></i></b><br />
<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><b style="color: white; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Big Devine Red Blend
2014</span></i></b><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">, 87 -- V, Columbia
Valley, Washington, #</span><span style="color: lime;">514828</span><span style="color: white;"> $19.95</span></span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><b style="color: white; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Izadi
Reserva 2012, 85 -- V, Rioja, Spain, #</span></i></b><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: lime;">461269</span><span style="color: white;"> $19.95</span></span></i></b></span><br />
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<b><i><span style="background: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
<b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><span style="color: white;">3 Rings Shiraz </span></span></i></b></span></b><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><span style="color: white;">2014, 83 -- V, Barossa Valley, Australia, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=15495&ITEM_NUMBER=15495&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">15495</span></a></span></i></b><i style="color: white; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><span style="color: white;"><b> $18.95</b></span></span></i></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="color: white;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Josh
Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">2015, 83 -- G,
Hopland, California, #</span><span style="color: lime;">461053</span><span style="color: white;"> $18.95</span></span></i></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="color: white; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><i style="color: white;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Francis
Coppola Diamond Collection Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2016</span></i><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">,
r-v -- V, California,
USA, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=521021&ITEM_NUMBER=521021&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">521021</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $21.95*</span></span></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="color: white; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><i style="color: white;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Aquinas
Pinot Noir 2015, r-v -- G, Napa, California, #</span></i><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=277657&ITEM_NUMBER=277657&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">277657</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $19.95 <o:p></o:p></span></span></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></i></span></div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXiMm0rzX5BWWdfFWI-Oi3GRilqRyvLexHttG_muoxny0RApSqfjdNGxJRiRLo3Eh7fn7EZTqLRpnAH6xXEYlvVEwYF2ZYtRpEA0ixNLa7WRqz5AwqfqwVbiBMPD2DawBW98Hq/s1600/11+18+08_4200_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXiMm0rzX5BWWdfFWI-Oi3GRilqRyvLexHttG_muoxny0RApSqfjdNGxJRiRLo3Eh7fn7EZTqLRpnAH6xXEYlvVEwYF2ZYtRpEA0ixNLa7WRqz5AwqfqwVbiBMPD2DawBW98Hq/s400/11+18+08_4200_edited-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Erin, Ontario 2008</i></b></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;">
<b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><i style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">Beringer Founders’ Estate Chardonnay 2015, 89-1 -- G, Sonoma, California, #</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=534230&ITEM_NUMBER=534230&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">534230</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $17.95</span><span style="color: white;"> </span></span></i></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Charles
& Charles Art Den Hoed Vineyard Riesling 2015, 87-1
-- V, Washington, USA, #</span></i></b><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=478123&ITEM_NUMBER=478123&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">478123</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $14.</span></span></i></b><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">75</span></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc 2016</span></i></b><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">, 86-1 -- V, Western Cape, South Africa, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=675421&ITEM_NUMBER=675421&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">675421</span></a> $14.95</span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><br /></span></i></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span>
</div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="color: white; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="color: white;"><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Miraval Rosé 2016</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">, 84 --
V, Provence, France, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=342584&ITEM_NUMBER=342584&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">342584</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $22.95<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">
<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="color: white;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Lamarca
Prosecco DOC NV, 88-1 -- G,
Veneto, Italy, #</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=487694&ITEM_NUMBER=487694&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">487694</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $16.</span></span></i></b><i style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">95 <o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><em> (V - Vintages, G - General, O - Other, r-v -
Rating-Value, a - aerated, c - cellar, NR - Not Recommended)</em><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">TASTINGS: </span><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0MUcIzXuvsr-kINAaInQBQKy5MpDNj8E0wxGR392TjQo14QR76bcvh4rC3-GbLnWGIggSLV4Jjd2M87lReYK-yoqf8mxB-x31-6pMWnyOlEsA-f3cLArCCz4M-w9XrYIM6Pp/s1600/Jean-Pierre+Mouex+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1402" data-original-width="456" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0MUcIzXuvsr-kINAaInQBQKy5MpDNj8E0wxGR392TjQo14QR76bcvh4rC3-GbLnWGIggSLV4Jjd2M87lReYK-yoqf8mxB-x31-6pMWnyOlEsA-f3cLArCCz4M-w9XrYIM6Pp/s200/Jean-Pierre+Mouex+2015.JPG" width="64" /></a></div>
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">JEAN-PIERRE
MOUEIX 2015, r-v -- V, Bordeaux,
France, </span><span style="line-height: 107%;"> 13.5%
XD 3g/L, #516765 $17.00 (Tasted January 16, 2018)</span></b></span><span style="color: white; line-height: 107%;"><br />
<span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on October 28, 2017. </span><i style="background-color: black; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="color: white;">My
notes: </span></i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">Rated 90 by </span><a href="http://winefront.com.au/" target="_blank">Mike Bennie</a> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">(winefront.com.au) June 2017. A pleasing sipper with a plum and berry
front supported by a woody backbone. Mid ruby, with a see-through density and
enough boldness to complement any rosemary stew to chorizo inspired pizza.
Tears reluctantly drop from a modest rim. Dry can be discerned by the chalky
layering left by the first sip and a comforting warmth that encourages more
sips. A companion for a field trip with timeouts in full sun by a shaded brook.
Take a tub of hummus and bag of chips. 88 </span></i></span></span><i style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br />
<!--[endif]--></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">CHÂTEAU
SAINT-ROCH CHIMÈRES 2015, Midi, France, 14.0%
D 6g/L, #</span></b><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">119354 $19.95 (Tasted January 6, 2018)</span></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWa7oe239mZoNLcd7N-ayJXljJ-cKkKTLK0cL9O1SbmOAxozvUzrZOMa49e7UmZcysJO732e-T0Htr1NibY5mH4ry4PxRTlbBmgPrTyqcV8vx-2jY1CbSUfeCfZdj_uvjDZXUj/s1600/Chateau+Saint-Roch+Chim%25C3%25A9res+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1237" data-original-width="393" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWa7oe239mZoNLcd7N-ayJXljJ-cKkKTLK0cL9O1SbmOAxozvUzrZOMa49e7UmZcysJO732e-T0Htr1NibY5mH4ry4PxRTlbBmgPrTyqcV8vx-2jY1CbSUfeCfZdj_uvjDZXUj/s200/Chateau+Saint-Roch+Chim%25C3%25A9res+2015.JPG" width="63" /></a></div>
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">
<br />
</span><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Released by Vintages on October 28, 2017. Rated
93 by </span><a href="http://robertparker.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">Jeb Dunnck</span></a><span style="color: white;"> April 28, 2017. </span><i style="color: white;">My notes: A soft blueberry aroma, a slight wood and tender herb.
The colour is a dense ruby leaving a firm film with slow to appear tears unless
tilted then just a few. A sip brings dryness, a touch of caramel flavouring, full-
bodied with a long lasting finish. Sweet licorice carries the day making this a
scrumptious socializer. A perfect partner with 'The Keg' steaks or calves liver
with caramelized onions. Will cellar well. 93 </i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br />
<!--[endif]--></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">MIRAVAL ROSÉ
2016</span></b><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">, Provence, France,
13.0% XD
2g/L, #342584 $22.95
(Tasted January 6, 2018)</span></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwpn-r7uzXmx9Zk1g4OJZMmky-e7suZqjovUr8dDIToyEs7f6DVEcoVRJoPrBeUgwkqnrKccbxAonlgJ5HvrJB1YwDPMg5pyxr3qzdjRqmFBeCLprfhPck7NPHN9gfk9Eeme9/s1600/Miraval+Provence+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1301" data-original-width="603" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwpn-r7uzXmx9Zk1g4OJZMmky-e7suZqjovUr8dDIToyEs7f6DVEcoVRJoPrBeUgwkqnrKccbxAonlgJ5HvrJB1YwDPMg5pyxr3qzdjRqmFBeCLprfhPck7NPHN9gfk9Eeme9/s200/Miraval+Provence+2016.JPG" width="92" /></a></div>
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">
<br />
</span><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Released by Vintages on October 28, 2017. Rated
90 by </span><a href="http://vinous.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">Josh Raynolds</span></a><span style="color: white;"> June 2017.
</span><i style="color: white;">My notes: A delicate powder
puff pink, clear and fragmenting quickly on the glass as a thin ragged rimmed film.
Delay until warmed, 12oC and above, allowing a soft fullness to set up. A sip
brings a faint strawberry/lemon with a grassy dryness. Pair with seared coconut
scallops or Bento box with a sushi/tempura mix. At its best at 14oC where it
shows a prominent warmth while soothing the grass. Cellar a few years. 84 </i></span><i style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
</span></i><span style="color: white; line-height: 107%;"><br /><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">FRANCIS
COPPOLA DIAMOND COLLECTION IVORY LABEL CABERNET SAUVIGNON</span><span style="line-height: 107%;"> 2016, California, USA, 13.5% D
6g/L, #521021 $21.95* (Tasted tbd)</span></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4givtZOmNz734jEaq9wrH3cQcPcKk-3gwss64bAUyorr72TS2dPmHplZfevtlOeIjooxFsV_ezRqyMQs3fVpBCqKkcgSctn4g_eoIxkKaJh8ATeJA01xKIVgbhgL750xWURT8/s1600/Francis+Coppola+CS+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1459" data-original-width="454" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4givtZOmNz734jEaq9wrH3cQcPcKk-3gwss64bAUyorr72TS2dPmHplZfevtlOeIjooxFsV_ezRqyMQs3fVpBCqKkcgSctn4g_eoIxkKaJh8ATeJA01xKIVgbhgL750xWURT8/s200/Francis+Coppola+CS+2016.JPG" width="61" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on April 3, 2017. *Reduced from regular of $24.94 until December 31, 2017. <i>My notes; </i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>CHARLES & CHARLES ART DEN HOED VINEYARD RIESLING 2015, Mattawa, Washington, 12.0% XD 14g/L, #478123 $14.75 (Tasted December 30, 2017)</b></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="color: white;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwuD4Iec8bTAcMPQMFer6pdALudsfBCDssPm39ZN9R1tUnalS81-3sFhWYD4bFlIUVJfX6-pVsdgAcuivVudjBcwvET9hfsXOZvRitKSazfN2sgGHlY-Pv2I4T0_YgHdowGOQD/s1600/Charles+%2526+Charles+Riesling+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1592" data-original-width="429" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwuD4Iec8bTAcMPQMFer6pdALudsfBCDssPm39ZN9R1tUnalS81-3sFhWYD4bFlIUVJfX6-pVsdgAcuivVudjBcwvET9hfsXOZvRitKSazfN2sgGHlY-Pv2I4T0_YgHdowGOQD/s200/Charles+%2526+Charles+Riesling+2015.JPG" width="53" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on March
4,2017. <i>My notes: Produced by the Sutter Home Winery of Washington State. A
clear yellow leaving a moderate fragmenting film on the glass. A discernible
delicate aromatic with lemon and grapefruit traces, extra dry but with a balanced
sweet roundness from first swallow to a long warm finish. Have with sushi, Chinese
stir fry or freshly breaded tilapia or cod filets. A social sipper below 14oC, a
seafood delight or with light fowl. 87</i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: white;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br /><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">HAHN
PINOT NOIR MONTEREY 2016, California, USA, 14.5% D
6g/L, #</span><span style="line-height: 107%;">226555 $19.45 (Tasted January 9, 2018) </span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: white;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">
<span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaIVSRNZY_cw3RZTqnGaS0-tWbjolgR_FXTgI_JWI-EmNv9du82y01NldHHOMzgUmRTB-j6t79mz3Ug6MpmPDPCP7qhdHujv65D2w0zNcRggsHCZaEbJPJXiOHngOMn_Yy5v8x/s1600/Hahn+Rioja+Pinot+Noir+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1417" data-original-width="414" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaIVSRNZY_cw3RZTqnGaS0-tWbjolgR_FXTgI_JWI-EmNv9du82y01NldHHOMzgUmRTB-j6t79mz3Ug6MpmPDPCP7qhdHujv65D2w0zNcRggsHCZaEbJPJXiOHngOMn_Yy5v8x/s200/Hahn+Rioja+Pinot+Noir+2016.JPG" width="58" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing. <i>My notes: A deep ruby spreading a moderate film wrinkled at the rim then slowly dropping a ring of miniature tears. Thin on the lips, some sweetness and silk with a tolerable dryness to start a long finish - excellent as a social sipper. Pair with veal or pork cutlets or a tray of sliced meats and hard cheeses – vegetarian pizza? Cellaring several years should maintain the flavour balance along with a modicum of bright bramble. Serve slightly chilled (12oC). 87 </i></span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<br />
</span><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">MULDERBOSCH CHENIN BLANC 2016</span></b><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">, Western Cape, South Africa, 13.5% XD
2g/L, #675421 $14.95
(Tasted January 4, 2018)</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></b></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_n7RA18ZQ8Aq3Hfqm5aZVKHEM5SBWysy02IDxwPcXzpnIdOPW8NWXUCyFR4no2BbcjxrRx1UzWFqU-L2p0L-6fBMggxyABJvCwSEiZqvEba6YOX4V5HE2426ykd8qeEP_NVXn/s1600/Mulderbosch+Chenin+Blanc+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1497" data-original-width="459" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_n7RA18ZQ8Aq3Hfqm5aZVKHEM5SBWysy02IDxwPcXzpnIdOPW8NWXUCyFR4no2BbcjxrRx1UzWFqU-L2p0L-6fBMggxyABJvCwSEiZqvEba6YOX4V5HE2426ykd8qeEP_NVXn/s200/Mulderbosch+Chenin+Blanc+2016.JPG" width="61" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on July 8, 2017. <i>My notes: This has an aroma of Royal Gala apple with the same lively acid. The flavour deviates from local whites having a balanced tropical fruit and dry mineral. A blending of apricot and pear is sustained through to a long finish. Eventually an aspect of bland becomes noticeable but still maintaining a moderate fullness. An enjoyable sipper for its difference with sufficient body to match fowl and fish entrées. Further ageing is a gamble but price could make this a worthwhile try. 86</i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZOVF2gHYVDb2GThl38f3K8l5vBsXfzRKmGFTRz616F_an7EyTfTnpr3GPnEBLsbVKBRbjOqBYe1gtayJOrNnaC2KxrO53bcGa6IteX2nX1ykSASZyYoxII86-uap40e9p9zP/s1600/3-rings+Barossa+Valley+Shiraz+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1363" data-original-width="398" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZOVF2gHYVDb2GThl38f3K8l5vBsXfzRKmGFTRz616F_an7EyTfTnpr3GPnEBLsbVKBRbjOqBYe1gtayJOrNnaC2KxrO53bcGa6IteX2nX1ykSASZyYoxII86-uap40e9p9zP/s200/3-rings+Barossa+Valley+Shiraz+2014.JPG" width="58" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">3 RINGS
SHIRAZ 2014, Barossa Valley, Australia, 14.6%
D 5g/L, $18.95 #0</span><span style="line-height: 107%;">15495 (Tasted January 10, 2018) </span></b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /><span style="color: white;">Released by Vintages on October 28, 2017. Rated 89 by </span><a href="http://winespectator.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">Mary Ann Worobec</span></a><span style="color: white;">, March 31, 2016. </span><i style="color: white;">My notes: </i></span><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;">A dark blackberry colour with raspberry overtones. Swirling brings a rounded rim with a few slow tears. Extremely sharp when first opened, extra dry with a roughness of crushed berry seeds. Let breathe several minutes or aerate to soften to a sociable level, otherwise needs partnering with hard cheeses or full flavoured pizza slices (anchovies, pepperoni, hot peppers). A long finish starts warm, ends warmer with a clay dry followup. A cooking red? 83</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">BIG DEVINE
RED BLEND 2014</span><span style="line-height: 107%;">, Columbia Valley, Washington,
13.5% XD
7g/L, #514828 $19.95 (Tasted January 17, 2018)</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNe_r3F4VK3SbW3uVu4tR878uqHEodLvBkvZe0ZkmRCSvSYRR208kUqgR86vP3p9knplctT3x8zA4kVOl8xLZixFlkh8t9Mk0nuAiPB1FaoOCkHyfnDhpmWC89P-2bwTXLYXC8/s1600/Big+Devine+Red+Blend+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1458" data-original-width="444" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNe_r3F4VK3SbW3uVu4tR878uqHEodLvBkvZe0ZkmRCSvSYRR208kUqgR86vP3p9knplctT3x8zA4kVOl8xLZixFlkh8t9Mk0nuAiPB1FaoOCkHyfnDhpmWC89P-2bwTXLYXC8/s200/Big+Devine+Red+Blend+2014.JPG" width="60" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">
</span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on October 14, 2017. A blend of Malbec (69%) and Syrah (31%). Rated 88 by Sean P. Sullivan, Wine Enthusiast, </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">November 2016</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">.<i> </i></span><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;">My notes: A deep ruby with a graduated rouge at the meniscus and, for a nose, the warm aroma of blackberries sniffed from the first pour. Medium- to full- in the mouth initially bold then waning to start a long flavourful finish, extra dry and enveloping all senses into a balanced package. Aerate or decant twenty minutes before serving. Have with rare to well done beef steaks, chorizo pastas or Texas chili. At peak with a biting tang following three years in the cellar. 87</i></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span>
<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">
<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--></span></i><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">IZADI RESERVA 2012, Rioja, Spain, 14% XD 4g/L, #461269 $19.95 (Tasted January 13, 2018)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiflRbfjF1vVDB9Bpw0SyHZVLtpRneUzU8NCm5Eb13kA-nWfz7YX73CPWAv0ww59p7XdaVfk5R_GoZyRAUd4DhWa5ogM19qdwFCQnxVU1AnBHrNkId7l3irUkfo4DiEA5lO2eig/s1600/Izadi+Rioja+2012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1425" data-original-width="442" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiflRbfjF1vVDB9Bpw0SyHZVLtpRneUzU8NCm5Eb13kA-nWfz7YX73CPWAv0ww59p7XdaVfk5R_GoZyRAUd4DhWa5ogM19qdwFCQnxVU1AnBHrNkId7l3irUkfo4DiEA5lO2eig/s200/Izadi+Rioja+2012.JPG" width="61" /></a></div>
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;">Released by Vintages on September 16, 2017.
Labelled 91 (no date) by James Suckling.
<i>My notes: </i></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>A black cherry red swirling a medium film and, with a tilt, dropping a restrained shower of tears from a finely fragmented rim. A soft berry fragrance titillates if slow sipping while a longer sip shows its clay roots and sharp terroir saying ‘slow down and enjoy’ and with enough boldness to dress up a beefy steak or osso bucco. Balanced, modest fruit, bramble for roughage and extra dry. Nearing peak if not past. A meat and potatoes red. 85</i></span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br />
<!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">MITOLO JESTER
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014, South Australia, Australia, 14.5% XD
2g/L, #0</span></b><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">43224
$22.95 (Tasted January 4, 2018)</span></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7GJdblh6KJTS-8pNAy5mm7_4taEpe1cbwmE61K3LQRkEf67fJd9WN-VLYblTwZnmwjUmGGytXb3zWUPfpA2O5txCEEZYzU3oLzDLQ4nru6dWG1cNj2p1TF-0q1dqpcGD6iBlV/s1600/Mitolo+Jester+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1441" data-original-width="449" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7GJdblh6KJTS-8pNAy5mm7_4taEpe1cbwmE61K3LQRkEf67fJd9WN-VLYblTwZnmwjUmGGytXb3zWUPfpA2O5txCEEZYzU3oLzDLQ4nru6dWG1cNj2p1TF-0q1dqpcGD6iBlV/s200/Mitolo+Jester+2015.JPG" width="61" /></a></div>
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Released by Vintages on October 14, 2017. Rated
92 by Joe Czerwinski, Wine Enthusiast (February 1, 2017). <i>My notes: A
crushed blackberry hue swirling a moderate film that fragments as well as
running a few delicate tears. </i></span><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">A delightful velvet start to finish, warm and extra dry with a
tamed tang. Sip or quaff, the structure and balance is perfect in my view and the
ongoing flavour is well coordinated with the introduction adding a light touch
of wood and herbs. Serve as an enjoyable sipper or open with seared steaks or
beef tenderloin. Can be enjoyed for several more years. 92</span></i></span><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">JOSH CELLARS
CABERNET SAUVIGNON</span></b><b><span style="line-height: 107%;"> 2015, Hopland, California, 13.5% D 8g/L, #461053 $18.95 (Tasted January 1, 2018)</span></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4SvmQcZjmVdVEiN2rD-lYI0hmXElpG9ITyzjcYxSIt8BW__t6UtpPFajR40qN3KHKbwAZYiSmjKqlzzRzkKMzqnRe8bmqSgyxm2hj-_87U9phnBUIEhY6jclhUE3yyc8uxy7r/s1600/Josh+Cab+Sauvignon+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1435" data-original-width="467" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4SvmQcZjmVdVEiN2rD-lYI0hmXElpG9ITyzjcYxSIt8BW__t6UtpPFajR40qN3KHKbwAZYiSmjKqlzzRzkKMzqnRe8bmqSgyxm2hj-_87U9phnBUIEhY6jclhUE3yyc8uxy7r/s200/Josh+Cab+Sauvignon+2015.JPG" width="65" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing. <i>My notes: A crushed berry fragrance swirling a moderate film shedding a few random tears is the first view of this charcoal ruby sipper. The first sip quickly parches the mouth. Warm and fuzzy summarizes the interval between sips and a bright finish prompts a search for appetizers: stuffed mushrooms, bacon wrapped sausage or grilled or ground sirloin. Aerating or decanting softens the bite a tad although emphasizes a clay dryness. Further cellaring is not likely to soften a natural roughness. 83</i></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><i><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieJxdWODUFcubuALxJZvWwrPaZ1KAfG1PJpUpqnf1LHBu7bEaZPIxHWHNo_vh2IYSg6Tyoc2bIQDnal6WblLiwPLu-kmoGnjNwHr0va7NB8RTuuPfuNwkvcg7YAB1UEWU7Q8eH/s1600/Aquinas+Pinot+Noir+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="398" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieJxdWODUFcubuALxJZvWwrPaZ1KAfG1PJpUpqnf1LHBu7bEaZPIxHWHNo_vh2IYSg6Tyoc2bIQDnal6WblLiwPLu-kmoGnjNwHr0va7NB8RTuuPfuNwkvcg7YAB1UEWU7Q8eH/s200/Aquinas+Pinot+Noir+2015.JPG" width="58" /></a></div>
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">AQUINAS
PINOT NOIR 2015, Napa, California, 14.5%
D 6g/L, #</span><span style="line-height: 107%;">277657 $19.95
(Tasted tbd)</span></span><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing. <i>My
notes:</i></span><i style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></i></span></span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span>
<span style="color: white;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">BERINGER
FOUNDERS' ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2015, Sonoma, California, 13.9% D 9g/L, #</span><span style="line-height: 107%;">534230 $17.95
(Tasted January 11, 2018)</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span></span>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0L4rpUAZ4azxFtIgrRoF3uOXO4Hq1W4lECdt_htUyktxcy0f3oRYLLtEb8NR8QlqcHARV-wfzVQ0-OYnlOvPxUcZqb0o8phhRF_Qj4H_Qz0_HAgX8_xyIIr-IqkOmNvk2_8xb/s1600/Beringer+Chardonnay+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1478" data-original-width="412" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0L4rpUAZ4azxFtIgrRoF3uOXO4Hq1W4lECdt_htUyktxcy0f3oRYLLtEb8NR8QlqcHARV-wfzVQ0-OYnlOvPxUcZqb0o8phhRF_Qj4H_Qz0_HAgX8_xyIIr-IqkOmNvk2_8xb/s200/Beringer+Chardonnay+2015.JPG" width="55" /></a><span style="color: white;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing. </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My notes: </span></i></span></span></span><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;">Tasted in September last year with a rating of 87. This has a tad deeper yellow, the same film and slow tears and a moderate viscosity. A smooth caramel also is prominent from an initial sip and adds a enjoyable touch of sweetness. Pair with seafood, creamy pastas and vegetarian pizza. A good partner with a cheese tray and sliced Italian meats. This bottle had an attractive amber hue and moderate length. 89 </i></span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: black; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><i><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></i></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: white;"><b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;">LAMARCA
PROSECCO DOC NV, Veneto, Italy, 11% M 19g/L,
#</span></b><b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">487694
$16.95 (Tasted January 2, 2018)</span><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguwMDxGBXLQz0o5yO9kuw-spGV0CwZVbhSjH8CuyUnuScndCWQXdmVG45H-LCgfftxFmDJ3ljqSoIWww-ZyyhUGXJ0FhOsqTvSANFrEcghmmOoS1C2Eqh1Km2vCdJG3AAf0BpH/s1600/Lamarca+Prosecco++NV.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1476" data-original-width="480" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguwMDxGBXLQz0o5yO9kuw-spGV0CwZVbhSjH8CuyUnuScndCWQXdmVG45H-LCgfftxFmDJ3ljqSoIWww-ZyyhUGXJ0FhOsqTvSANFrEcghmmOoS1C2Eqh1Km2vCdJG3AAf0BpH/s200/Lamarca+Prosecco++NV.jpg" width="65" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">A General listing. <i>My
notes: A blend of apple, pear and lemon
well balanced each adding its specific flavour presented from the first sip on.
Also there</i></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;">’</span></i><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">s a sweetness
to be carried through to a long delicate finish. A substantial ‘head’ of
moderate size bubbles quiesces quickly leaving a polite zest. It can serve as a
toaster, a social sipper and a partner with a variety of fish and fowl entrées
– for example Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo where the chicken can be dark or
white and seared slices of red pepper can contrast with the green in a creamy
casserole. 88</span></i></span></div>
Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-12275489722176657262018-01-01T14:22:00.000-05:002018-01-13T09:47:55.376-05:00January 2018 wines<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;">January 2018 wines:
- 20 tasted of 20<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span>
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFN8tOgpvRoIGtisdSTA40slIBqP0tYGEYFkcblq0b9-JXISysD23lB_XInVWdmtPj1ZHZRN8Owns5fIM0y2z5xu8YRTAcVTJFzn2-kwTI72bDNLeaH6BoV-20Q8kkANvlCV_/s1600/IMG_0151.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="554" data-original-width="1140" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFN8tOgpvRoIGtisdSTA40slIBqP0tYGEYFkcblq0b9-JXISysD23lB_XInVWdmtPj1ZHZRN8Owns5fIM0y2z5xu8YRTAcVTJFzn2-kwTI72bDNLeaH6BoV-20Q8kkANvlCV_/s640/IMG_0151.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;"><b><i style="background-color: black;">Mutts & Jesse at the Lakeshore Leash-free</i></b></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br /></div>
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span>
<br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>LINEUP: Reds, Whites, Rosés and Bubblies</b></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;">
</div>
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWW5d8BZ2DtbFycwrbtthcIDbHgsjWgO7HNSRyW3LQwWqreHCtiZLVmvnwRxy3cnE-lEhIVQSq1_n9t47VILq4ci9Ce9aea_HyU5EUyiBOB0nMjtj7sUkxnLfFitJkDhTrnCLv/s1600/December+Dusk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="504" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWW5d8BZ2DtbFycwrbtthcIDbHgsjWgO7HNSRyW3LQwWqreHCtiZLVmvnwRxy3cnE-lEhIVQSq1_n9t47VILq4ci9Ce9aea_HyU5EUyiBOB0nMjtj7sUkxnLfFitJkDhTrnCLv/s400/December+Dusk.jpg" width="225" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i>December Dusk - 12/4/2017</i></b></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul>
<li><i><b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, 91-2 - G, California, USA, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=392647&ITEM_NUMBER=392647&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">392647</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $17.95</span></span></b></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: white;">Santa Julia Magna Malbec Cabernet 2016, 88-1 -- G, Mendoza, Argentina, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=499699&ITEM_NUMBER=499699&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">499699</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $14.95</span></b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">The Lackey Shiraz 2016, 88-1 -- V, South Australia, Australia, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=005199&ITEM_NUMBER=005199&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: lime;">005199</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $17.95</span></b></span></i></li>
<li><i><b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">Thorn-Clarke Barossa Grenache Shiraz 2016, 84 -- G, South Australia, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=499616&ITEM_NUMBER=499616&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">499616</span></a><span style="color: white;">, $17.95 </span></span></b></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: white;">Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2015, 84 -- G, California, USA, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=359257&ITEM_NUMBER=359257&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">359257</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $18.95</span></b><span style="color: white;"> </span></span></i></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">Rockway Vineyards Pinot Noir VQA Niagara Peninsula 2014 82 -- V, Niagara, Ontario, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=498790&ITEM_NUMBER=498790&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">498790</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $16.25</span></b></i></span></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">S</span></span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: white;">anta Julia Reserva Malbec 2016, 80 -- G, Mendoza, Argentina, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=429761&ITEM_NUMBER=429761&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">429761</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $11.95*</span></b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: white;">Santa Julia Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, 80 -- G, Mendoza, Argentina #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=242370&ITEM_NUMBER=242370&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">242370</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $13.95</span></b></span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: white;"> </span></b></span></i></li>
</ul>
<span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span>
<br />
<ul>
</ul>
<div>
<ul>
<li><i><b><span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">Dr. Pauly Bergweiler Riesling Feinherg 2016, 89-2 -- V, Mosel, Germany, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=496554&ITEM_NUMBER=496554&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: lime;">496554</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $14.75</span></span></b></i></li>
<li><i style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: black;">Fazio Aegades Grillo 2015, 87-1 -- V, Sicily, Italy, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=388637ITEM_NUMBER=388637&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">388637</span></a>$17.95</b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: white;">Fielding Unoaked Chardonnay 2016 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 87-1 -- V, Beamsville, Ontario, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=164491&ITEM_NUMBER=164491&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">164491</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $14.95</span></b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: white;">Beringer Founders’ Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2016, 84 -- G, California, USA, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=407643&ITEM_NUMBER=407643&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">407643</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $17.95</span></b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: white;">Bodega el Porvenir de Cafayate Amauta Absoluto Torrontés 2016, 81 – V, Salta, Argentina, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=489179&ITEM_NUMBER=489179&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">489179</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $14.95</span></b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: white;">KWV Cathedral Cellar Chenin Blanc 2014, 80 -- V, Coastal Region, South Africa, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=278325&ITEM_NUMBER=278325&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">278325</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $16.95</span></b></span></i></li>
</ul>
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><b><span style="color: white;">9 Pink Spritz Rockway VQA Ontario 2016, 91-2 -- G, St. Catharines, Ontario, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=323766&ITEM_NUMBER=323766&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">323766</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $13.95</span></b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;"><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 25.68px;"><i style="color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 25.68px;">Bottega White Gold Venezia 2016 DOC</span></i><i style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 25.68px;"><span style="color: white;">, 88 -- G, Veneto, Italy, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=348318&ITEM_NUMBER=348318&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">348318</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $27.95</span></span></i></span></i></b></span></li>
<li><b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="color: white; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px;">Pelee Island Pink 2015 VQA Ontario, 86-1 -- G, Pelee Island, Ontario, #</span></i><i style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=529354&ITEM_NUMBER=529354&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">529354</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $12.95</span></span></i></span></b></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;"><b style="color: white; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">Gérard Betrand Côte des Rosés 2016, 83
-- V, Midi, France, #</span></i></b><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=373985&ITEM_NUMBER=373985&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">373985</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $18.95</span></span></i></b></span><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<b><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Bottega Vino Dei Poeti Rosé, 82 -- G, Venezia, Italy, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=277202&ITEM_NUMBER=277202&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">277202</span></a> </span><span style="color: white; line-height: 107%;"> $14.95</span></b></span></i></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;"><b style="color: white; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">Desiderius Pongracz Brut Cap Classique Sparkling
Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, 82 -- V, Stellenbosch, South Africa,</span></i></b><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"> #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=404111&ITEM_NUMBER=404111&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">404111</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $16.95 </span></span></i></b></span></li>
</ul>
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<em><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> (V - Vintages, G
- General, O - Other, r-v - Rating-Value, a - aerated, c - cellar)<o:p></o:p></span></em></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;">TASTINGS:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEErQQmUuHQYpvUYwGEz5KywMOwTDTQjeYWZ1G_AkpONxue3n1y3ahOwuDY4jETEWOOswGVQa1u0ErbWTk6XAwGGse093pI4PHdWHlnLcepQayYGq1bps-Zx_K5gNWMWJ0t-v/s1600/Carnivor+CS+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1478" data-original-width="464" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEErQQmUuHQYpvUYwGEz5KywMOwTDTQjeYWZ1G_AkpONxue3n1y3ahOwuDY4jETEWOOswGVQa1u0ErbWTk6XAwGGse093pI4PHdWHlnLcepQayYGq1bps-Zx_K5gNWMWJ0t-v/s200/Carnivor+CS+2015.JPG" width="62" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">CARNIVOR
CABERNET SAUVIGNON</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"> 2015,
California, USA, 14.0% D 8g/L,
#392647 $17.95 (Tasted November 27, 2017)</span></b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">A General listing<i>. </i></span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My notes: ....expresses a floral balance similiar to an arrangement of summer blooms. </span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">tilt shows a film sufficient to run slow streams on the glass. A sip warms the palate for an enjoyable finish. One more sip sustains flavours and a smooth texture, there may be a hint of sweetness showing through but not discernible to me. Enjoy with a bevy of bacon wrapped asparagus, stuffed mushrooms or cheesey garlic breads. Could be a respectable partner with Beef Wellington and Keg steaks. A candidate for the cellar. 91</span></span></i><br />
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">BERINGER
FOUNDERS' ESTATE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016, California, USA, 13.5% XD
5g/L, #</span></b><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">407643 $17.95
(Tasted November 19, 2017)</span></b></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLNb5yR80xSU1NbqJBaMjAFwnAxoEhTizFyqIltZJABuUGCvK2UAg5xwcNFYX2o6RW6WwoYFsDptzNIWvwLGfCaxTMICU1oMIst-3BxpH9sR4xirWQVSKHQMs7j9xzYZWsvqbk/s1600/Beringer+Sauv+Blanc+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1272" data-original-width="414" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLNb5yR80xSU1NbqJBaMjAFwnAxoEhTizFyqIltZJABuUGCvK2UAg5xwcNFYX2o6RW6WwoYFsDptzNIWvwLGfCaxTMICU1oMIst-3BxpH9sR4xirWQVSKHQMs7j9xzYZWsvqbk/s200/Beringer+Sauv+Blanc+2016.JPG" width="65" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><b><br /></b>
</span></span><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;">A General listing.</span><i style="background-color: black;"> My notes: Pours as a pale grapefruit colour with light film and long tears. A clean nose, ie. an aroma of a delicate mineral on the metallic side, long, silky and dry. Sip cautiously as the combination of steely texture and citric brightness can grab the throat at the start. Maintain well chilled and pair with aged cheddar, green cheese, a kale and feta salad or an anchovy scented pepperoni pizza – even ham and pineapple. Cellaring may mellow but mainly this is a meal white to be consumed when purchased. A saving grace is the fullness of the finish that carries a burst of delicate melon. 84</i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><a href="http://www.ravenswoodwinery.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">RAVENSWOOD</span></a> </span></b><b style="color: white;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">VINTNERS BLEND OLD VINE
ZINFANDEL 2015, Acampo, California, </span></b><b style="color: white;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">13.5% D
4g/L, #</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">359257 $15.95* (Tasted November
27, 2017)</span></b></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglg-fXHbiZ4mfCGks5llaPvjS8YR5FQelS058XxQJegYKYssqK-L-L9aZfv2kBbKYVb-Cf1vEtSm5pJnvrQNoY0xks1D7a_3xDcisOWEusIgEJtzK1GuQey0iduEg2oQS8-mMH/s1600/Ravenswood+Zin+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1331" data-original-width="405" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglg-fXHbiZ4mfCGks5llaPvjS8YR5FQelS058XxQJegYKYssqK-L-L9aZfv2kBbKYVb-Cf1vEtSm5pJnvrQNoY0xks1D7a_3xDcisOWEusIgEJtzK1GuQey0iduEg2oQS8-mMH/s200/Ravenswood+Zin+2015.JPG" width="60" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><b><br /></b>
</span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on April 3, 2017. *Price reduced from $18.95. <i>My notes: The skin of a blackberry as seen through early light might describe this red. Light in fruit with a shallow viscosity and showing an arc running tears on a tilted bowl. The finish is short ending with a paper dryness deserving a meaty pizza or savoury stew. A swallow stings the throat slightly. Serve with grilled sliced ham, roasted turkey or liver and onions. 84 </i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQI7ixOtZq1NBRWOy28daCwRaUCPPR6voAT29ndS8APYE1VnWF41pOMEIdn7LViBb-Lv86hMXLlEHJ8VXQKqWaynymfQKVZt1gtkTfL2OxyjtJ7hyoeyUgtYQrMi5cRFGy_RVg/s1600/KWV+Chenin+Blanc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="651" data-original-width="204" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQI7ixOtZq1NBRWOy28daCwRaUCPPR6voAT29ndS8APYE1VnWF41pOMEIdn7LViBb-Lv86hMXLlEHJ8VXQKqWaynymfQKVZt1gtkTfL2OxyjtJ7hyoeyUgtYQrMi5cRFGy_RVg/s200/KWV+Chenin+Blanc.jpg" width="62" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>KWV CATHEDRAL CELLAR CHENIN BLANC 2014. Coastal Region, South Africa, 14.0% XD 4g/L, #278325 $16.95 (Tasted November 21, 2017)</b><br /><br />Released by Vintages on November 11, 2017. <i>My notes: A steely yellow yielding a dozen tears from a thin rim. A sniff reveals an unusual but short lived edge similar to freshly cut cucumber. Pour chilled and allow airing several minutes. The dryness and moderate body quickly sets up a long finish but not suitable as a sipper – perhaps an acquired taste. A meal white to pair with Polish sausage, lightly breaded veal/pork. 80</i></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkipwk-il3r5kGMKpcz0shOXdYZezd9LN82o0Zazrp_El05lR-6sJm6FHFEy87Eaz3u15_YUcWz7TPNMUgM4s28nGe2ZALgUxARqcxz7xEMVPyMHYS3UTWzoqxvaoWcYoLo2Zm/s1600/Bodega+Amauta+El+Porvenir+Torrontes+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="397" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkipwk-il3r5kGMKpcz0shOXdYZezd9LN82o0Zazrp_El05lR-6sJm6FHFEy87Eaz3u15_YUcWz7TPNMUgM4s28nGe2ZALgUxARqcxz7xEMVPyMHYS3UTWzoqxvaoWcYoLo2Zm/s200/Bodega+Amauta+El+Porvenir+Torrontes+2016.JPG" width="66" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">BODEGA EL PORVENIR DE
CAFAYATE AMAUTA ABSOLUTO TORRONTÉS 2016, Salta, Argentina, 13.5%, XD 2g/L,
#</span></b><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">489179 (Tasted November
28, 2017) $14.95</span></b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Released by Vintages on September 30, 2017. <i>My
notes: A pale yellow glistening as a diamond and laying a thin film - no
tears and miniscule rim. The nose is a light floral with a touch of sweet pea
and hint of vanilla. The first sip shines with softness and distant apricot. The finish
develops a faint dryness crisp as a freshly squeezed lemon. A lingering
roundness would suit seared scallops or shrimp – or serve in a large glass with something
creamy - a shrimp pasta or macaroni casserole - also cod/haddock/halibut piled on rice. The finish builds making this an enjoyable sipper. 81</i></span><i><br />
</i></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbSS5H3U6myJFR2_5BbYUFld8Qv5Hs-6yMsUC9M5nz4jPpI7SBAYkNOAl-LKCZgWB5DtqbqwSPXVfZ3_g2KGeaQHBlb5i5HV3Cvx36xOBc4UkjxrvNHKvpCr8mP88eFNysbbj/s1600/Santa+Julia+Magna+Mal+Cab+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1237" data-original-width="368" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbSS5H3U6myJFR2_5BbYUFld8Qv5Hs-6yMsUC9M5nz4jPpI7SBAYkNOAl-LKCZgWB5DtqbqwSPXVfZ3_g2KGeaQHBlb5i5HV3Cvx36xOBc4UkjxrvNHKvpCr8mP88eFNysbbj/s200/Santa+Julia+Magna+Mal+Cab+2016.JPG" width="59" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">SANTA JULIA
MAGNA MALBEC CABERNET 2016, </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"> Mendoza,
Argentina, 13.5% XD 5g/L,
#499699 $14.95 (Tasted December 7, 2017) </span></b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">A General
listing. <i>My notes:</i></span></span></span><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;">A colourful burgundy glow to a deep ruby sets this apart from previous Santa Julia’s. Aerating before serving took some of the sharpness leaving a Malbec smoothness. Still a bit raw but starting a full finish, chalk dry texture and some blackberry remnants. Swirling definitely shows a visible viscosity quickly running long legs. Intensity now throttled down to ‘normal’ with acid balanced with woody fruit. Enjoyable as a sipper, better with stuffed mushrooms, bacon wrapped asparagus, etc. Also suitable with BBQ’d beef and seasoned Swiss Chalet ribs. At peak now with a few years remaining and likely improving. 88 </i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCwM1myIyJm21nmp86GjYOqln2X5cXVTf2kN0X3iUfImAgwRxqjyYwETYqCbG4mS0EpT1un4iW3SJG5k_ZNanDJsiv90YvrQT6ENN2a8ByuU4VverzFoajWk5kxt5aNgR3QPn/s1600/Santa+Julia+Res+Cab+Sauv++2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1163" data-original-width="366" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCwM1myIyJm21nmp86GjYOqln2X5cXVTf2kN0X3iUfImAgwRxqjyYwETYqCbG4mS0EpT1un4iW3SJG5k_ZNanDJsiv90YvrQT6ENN2a8ByuU4VverzFoajWk5kxt5aNgR3QPn/s200/Santa+Julia+Res+Cab+Sauv++2015.JPG" width="62" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">SANTA JULIA
RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016, Mendoza, Argentina, 13.0% XD
2g/L, #</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">242370 $13.95
(Tasted December 4, 2017) </span></b></span><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A General listing. <i>My notes:</i></span></span></span></span><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;">An intense tang that, from the first sip, aerating doesn’t mellow. The sharpness adds to a woody raspberry flavour leading to and through a long extra dry finish. Several tilts form a rounded rim followed by a chain of small tears. For colour, it’s a charcoal tinted ruby – dense. As a sipper its brightness and intensity dominate other aspects that may have provided balance. Pair with beef entrees avoiding hot and spicy. For interest, cellar a few to see if time in the bottle is favorable. 80</i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWmsD1XowHESay8kNaSiQD_I4CxTlvn7QmPDBgGi0pQ0rBxDM1oIH6cjnrKAebbcAik5deUojaSr-2CvsEj9wsJDed0b-y1FNIBI6r-NniGROhagNJR-x685_qDkxUPWs8cIcw/s1600/Santa+Julia+Malbec+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="350" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWmsD1XowHESay8kNaSiQD_I4CxTlvn7QmPDBgGi0pQ0rBxDM1oIH6cjnrKAebbcAik5deUojaSr-2CvsEj9wsJDed0b-y1FNIBI6r-NniGROhagNJR-x685_qDkxUPWs8cIcw/s200/Santa+Julia+Malbec+2016.JPG" width="56" /></a></div>
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: black; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">SANTA JULIA RESERVA MALBEC 2016, Mendoza,
Argentina, 13.0% XD 4g/L, #</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">429761 $11.95* (Tasted December 6, 2017) </span></b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A General listing.
Priced from $13.95 until December 31, 2017. </span><i style="background-color: black; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">My
notes:</i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">With less intensity than its brother, the Cabernet
Sauvignon, the nose has a milder tang. Backlit, the colour glows a rich ruby. A
swirl leaves a moderate film and a tilt immediately shows a dozen slow forming
tears. Sipping is hit by a sharpness and an extra dry coating that slows
down further sips - swallowing heightens the depth and length of the finish while zero sweetness diverts attention from any fruit that may be hidden. Try aerating then decanting. A companion for rich/rare
beef or savoury stews. 80</span></i><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"> </span></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--></span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">THE LACKEY SHIRAZ 2016</span></b><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">, South Australia,
Australia, 14.5% XD 5g/L, #005199 $17.95
(Tasted December 1, 2017)</span></b></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jxgCPxWOML7wiHuHH1odYC32PO_oIpQXn_Q0Gtc3QL3fg-mvRzumpdGgt3cZSgpIYka-fOwOKYM0N-T0DZH94cm4jeoPvy40z_F1k8mVr_wsgq8ws_LHVdoFzhz7qSpDxr6B/s1600/The+Lackey+Shiraz+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1211" data-original-width="364" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jxgCPxWOML7wiHuHH1odYC32PO_oIpQXn_Q0Gtc3QL3fg-mvRzumpdGgt3cZSgpIYka-fOwOKYM0N-T0DZH94cm4jeoPvy40z_F1k8mVr_wsgq8ws_LHVdoFzhz7qSpDxr6B/s200/The+Lackey+Shiraz+2016.JPG" width="60" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">
<span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Released by Vintages on November 11, 2017. <i>My
notes: The first sip is bright and dry: the swallow, intense. There’s a
touch of purple in the ruby and the aroma is bland plum, soft and tingly on
the nose before a long finish. A swirl spreads a thin film on the glass accumulating and
dropping a few tears. This brightened my lunch of leftover
cheeseburger the beef contrasting with the shiraz and providing a tasty combination. A
drink now. Buy in for a crowd of red quaffers but have backup. 84 </i></span></span>
<!--[endif]--></span><span style="line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></span>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sMUH2-JR4REBbi09VRk-_MZVz0OYsaVxJofOHW-qdi7L8GWKbf1ZiVKxMNuniba1ueR8wHqlVWFQB2v1dj0kfsatS6GCrVMpI3Ebos7C1zfRdbViQF6Ip2JYfawAjdPpQ_Q2/s1600/Thorn+Clark+Gren+Shiraz+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="414" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sMUH2-JR4REBbi09VRk-_MZVz0OYsaVxJofOHW-qdi7L8GWKbf1ZiVKxMNuniba1ueR8wHqlVWFQB2v1dj0kfsatS6GCrVMpI3Ebos7C1zfRdbViQF6Ip2JYfawAjdPpQ_Q2/s200/Thorn+Clark+Gren+Shiraz+2016.JPG" width="68" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>THORN-CLARKE BAROSSA GRENACHE SHIRAZ 2016, South Australia, #499616 14.5% XD 2g/L, $17.95 (Tasted December 1, 2017)</b><br /><br />A General listing. <i>My notes: A ruby coloured, aromatic and spicy blend that settles extra dry on the palate. Also bright, juicy and long in the mouth for an enjoyable social sipper. Medium body and smooth matching an Italian sausage pasta yet enough to support that savoury stew you’ve been planning. Use a wide bowl to capture an ample nose on the bramble side of berry. 88 </i></span><i> <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<!--[endif]--></span><span style="line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 107%;">9
PINK</span><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"> SPRITZ </span><a href="http://www.rockwayvineyards.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">ROCKWAY</span></a><span style="color: white;"> VQA Ontario 2016, St. Catharines,
Ontario, 9% M
20g/L, #323766 $13.95
(Tasted Decmber 5, 2017)</span></span></b></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMUfA7q3A27NK2YYEQg92Hah8LCAXF5-0CxiEgE26YfbD44YE1vxNy4DBpxVHG7RYz8QahuvCBFISoBsspuG2EmFWcoYc0unsa5VHzADSPHWVJTAXjWUZTBrGlWfyvucSQDTuA/s1600/9+PINK++Spritz+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1234" data-original-width="381" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMUfA7q3A27NK2YYEQg92Hah8LCAXF5-0CxiEgE26YfbD44YE1vxNy4DBpxVHG7RYz8QahuvCBFISoBsspuG2EmFWcoYc0unsa5VHzADSPHWVJTAXjWUZTBrGlWfyvucSQDTuA/s200/9+PINK++Spritz+2016.JPG" width="61" /></a></div>
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;">
<br />
</span><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing. </span><i><span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My
notes:</span></span></i></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> A blend of Vidal and Cabernet with low alcohol and a refreshing spritz. Serve and maintain chilled. The colour is a coquettish pink, dry on the palate with an enjoyable tang, medium-bodied. There’s a delicate mineral bias to a Macintosh flavour complete with a slight sweetness and delicate nose - all the basis for an excellent social sipper. Well balanced when paired with seafood/shellfish seared with tenderized vegetables, for instance bacon wrapped scallops/baby shrimp seared with baby carrots and broccoli florets). The finish builds as the serving goes off chill (less than 14oC). 91 </i></span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">BOTTEGA
VINO DEI POETI BRUT ROSÉ, Venezia, Italy,
11.5% D xg</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">/L #277202 </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"> $14.95 (Tasted December 10, 2017) </span></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOYDww29El1KjqlCSAsqAveUZtobmDki_gOhuDuGpC9zfDLgieLA87-QlRnfQO9kF7pyqicd-eXvYr7ycJcKgUZOyJAmw4vjeUArFeMGXADfDJzQoAw9Ud1H0uRsQUqNMJuxR0/s1600/Bottega+Vino+Dei+Brut+Rose++2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1243" data-original-width="376" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOYDww29El1KjqlCSAsqAveUZtobmDki_gOhuDuGpC9zfDLgieLA87-QlRnfQO9kF7pyqicd-eXvYr7ycJcKgUZOyJAmw4vjeUArFeMGXADfDJzQoAw9Ud1H0uRsQUqNMJuxR0/s200/Bottega+Vino+Dei+Brut+Rose++2016.JPG" width="60" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing. </span><i style="color: white; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: black;">My
notes: </span></i><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;">A pink blush that glows – visually enticing. Opens with a layer of froth relaxing to a continuous/dense spritz. The chill offers a refreshing introduction although lacks a flavour focus. Tart without intensity. Dry without roundness. A quick fade prompting an early finish and more frequent sips possibly leading to quaffs. A buffet spread may open up your guests and a preferred partner. If serving bubbly I recommend having an alternate available for an appreciative crowd. 82</i></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj063-VjQDElKkEop28KfvihGoPHW4WW4E0lbSUzY3ZOUUQ4tqHqQcKuhiD1-Zm0YLWhfdZ6ledtfrSh4-lLSYCenqU2sNuv9T40iToop4hlyLRoOry11T7wsTO2QE9943y0AnE/s1600/Pelee+Pink+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1234" data-original-width="332" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj063-VjQDElKkEop28KfvihGoPHW4WW4E0lbSUzY3ZOUUQ4tqHqQcKuhiD1-Zm0YLWhfdZ6ledtfrSh4-lLSYCenqU2sNuv9T40iToop4hlyLRoOry11T7wsTO2QE9943y0AnE/s200/Pelee+Pink+2015.JPG" width="53" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">PELEE
ISLAND PINK 2015 VQA Ontario, Pelee Island, Ontario, 12.5% M 23g/L,
#</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">529354 $12.95
(Tasted December 6, 2017) </span></b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
A General listing. <i>My notes:</i></span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A clear, delicate strawberry pink. A sniff reveals an aroma leaning to yellow plum and scant mango released from a thin film as the glass is swirled. The first sip surprised me with its distinctive flavours not having tasted the chambourcin hybrid that often. The sweetness is noticeable although nicely balanced with a light acid and moderate alcohol. Try quaffing to experience a higher concentration of the grape and style. The finish starts sweet, levels off to a dry texture and slowly fades to a quite ending. Pair with salads featuring iceberg/kale, raspberries, blueberries and feta or with lightly braised seafoods. A social sipper that could be a popular option. 86</span></i><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmdDrfjzb6AtWfcTGxdE7mLXpeA8Bwe4c3Fff5a5WxBInO42A1ZhWv44_04_fnlgTCKAdMRM3AqRhkKTM7d1Zt07a_bupREBmo5HaOE_Y-_EXSTwddQPBbtkGmMIGu5B_1mLgu/s1600/Fielding+Chardonnay+Unoaked+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="364" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmdDrfjzb6AtWfcTGxdE7mLXpeA8Bwe4c3Fff5a5WxBInO42A1ZhWv44_04_fnlgTCKAdMRM3AqRhkKTM7d1Zt07a_bupREBmo5HaOE_Y-_EXSTwddQPBbtkGmMIGu5B_1mLgu/s200/Fielding+Chardonnay+Unoaked+2016.JPG" width="59" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">FIELDING
UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 2016 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Beamsville, Ontario, 12.5%
XD 4g/L,
#</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">164491 $14.95
(Tasted December 3, 2017) </span></b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Release by Vintages on November 25, 2017. <i>My
notes:</i> </span></span></span><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;">Mid yellow and crystal clear. A thin film clings and slowly fills a swollen rim to release a few small tears. Aromas include pie crust and bright lemon with associated flavours. The first sip is smooth and continues through a long finish, is extra dry and retains a delicate dough (lees) element. Serve chilled and let body warmth develop a broader and softer texture. A sipper for conversational exchanges. Maintain at 10 – 12oC for best appreciation. 87</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">FAZIO AEGADES
GRILLO 2015, Sicily, Italy, 13.0%
XD 7g/L, </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"> #388637 $17.95
(Tasted December 1, 2017) </span></b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br />
<!--[endif]--><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhLlHT0iG8noL6DKwomXfXnnuNoe9CckjpvCTBmWId6hjlLRzk93i8O2dUlXX5NznxkRyG_sAOzD6Zl8wEqIJ9Ub4StJI-DqBZjpOnW4x32d4oNTpQBEcTD3fnvIcb-LY9hbB5/s1600/Aegades+Grillo+Erice+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1241" data-original-width="405" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhLlHT0iG8noL6DKwomXfXnnuNoe9CckjpvCTBmWId6hjlLRzk93i8O2dUlXX5NznxkRyG_sAOzD6Zl8wEqIJ9Ub4StJI-DqBZjpOnW4x32d4oNTpQBEcTD3fnvIcb-LY9hbB5/s200/Aegades+Grillo+Erice+2015.JPG" width="65" /></a></div>
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;">
<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on November 25, 2017.
</span><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My</span><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> notes: </span></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">The colour of Spring daffodils fills the bowl while a tilt brings a thin film
and a rim with fragile fragmentation. There’s a mysterious aroma uniquely
attractive and yet something that needs time to acquire – delicate, distinct
and having a mineral taint. The first sip is bright, moderately full with a
tang that spreads quickly revealing lesser defined flavours. Luscious
without the sweet – having an intense citric element that may surprise the
taste buds. Occasional quaffing rewards by building a stronger finish. Serve and maintain well
chilled. 87</span></i></span></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">GÉRARD BERTRAND CÔTE DES
ROSÉS 2016, Midi, France, 12.5% D
12g/L, #</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">373985
$18.95 (Tasted December 20, 2017)</span></b></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMM5W6Ubb5KKP0LhOY1xRvEa_EYCgNhWawriAPFFxUsjB-oz-cvq5OTMDW7TJV19yEgMdRWxviqxapT7xrR2uv3B2BerGvo7jO5tgoUf-sDuXq02Orr28n3lTnuMSCnD_XFdxi/s1600/Gerard+Bertrand+roses.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1127" data-original-width="353" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMM5W6Ubb5KKP0LhOY1xRvEa_EYCgNhWawriAPFFxUsjB-oz-cvq5OTMDW7TJV19yEgMdRWxviqxapT7xrR2uv3B2BerGvo7jO5tgoUf-sDuXq02Orr28n3lTnuMSCnD_XFdxi/s200/Gerard+Bertrand+roses.JPG" width="62" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"><b><br /></b></span>
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on (n/a).<i> My notes: The 2015 vintage was tasted in April 2017 and rated 86. The 2016 comes in the same gracious bottle with the same coquettish pink colour, hard to resist purchasing. Poured refreshingly chilled and immediately swirled the film is thin with a ragged rim and negligible nose. The texture is silky with a short lived mineral flavour. Pair with a sweet dessert or mild cheeses: cheddar, mascarpone or mozzarella meal – try with hummus and crackers. A quaff reinforces the mineral bias while bringing out a moderate tang. Difficult to place with a main meal - <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">try with breaded tilapia on buttered rice. 83 </span></i></span><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="background: rgb(0 , 0 , 0); font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><i><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></i></span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><b>DESIDERIUS PONGRACZ BRUT CAP CLASSIQUE SPARKLING CHARDONNAY/PINOT NOIR, Devon Valley, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 12.0% XD 6g/L, #404111 $16.95 (Tasted December 18, 2017)</b></span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgElsouxvCpuWoOSzgtv6eI2alfjSIizTDUw9uxFs1jv0nFD4IyNlC6cadElVO04Ce6-uPUUHWdYHMQn93WSYhnzKmzzwJnAnhSa0o5CTst2PYO3ukUwutw55eNNPIhb63StMXb/s1600/Poncracz+Brut.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1186" data-original-width="382" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgElsouxvCpuWoOSzgtv6eI2alfjSIizTDUw9uxFs1jv0nFD4IyNlC6cadElVO04Ce6-uPUUHWdYHMQn93WSYhnzKmzzwJnAnhSa0o5CTst2PYO3ukUwutw55eNNPIhb63StMXb/s200/Poncracz+Brut.JPG" width="64" /></a></div>
<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-color: black;">Released by Vintages on November 25, 2017. A blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir and Rated 88 by Decanter 2026 (?). </span><i><span style="background-color: black;">My notes: Pouring shows a thick foam on top, stiff as it accumulates then recedes quickly although not for long as froth. The first sip is tart, spritzy, has a delicate grapefruit colour losing its fresh fruit in favour of a mineral edged citrus then followed by a dry flatness. Tried with roast pork tenderloin with a Chinese Hoisin sauce and seared baby carrots and brocolini.</span><span style="background-color: black;"> Bottle is nicely
styled with an eco unfriendly weight of 2 lbs. 82 </span></i></span><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span>
<br /><b style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background: rgb(0 , 0 , 0); font-size: large; line-height: 107%;">DR. PAULY BERGWEILER
RIESLING FEINHERB 2016, Mosel, Germany, 11.0%
D 19g/L, #496554 $14.75 (Tasted December 17, 2017) </span></span></b></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: white;"><span style="background: rgb(0 , 0 , 0); font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span></b></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxB4yUaRUPbrOBURcwS6wceTB6kFUgZM8Zq2UuoucbPpURPNU2QOwdP_2oyG8-H7BcdPp1AtUmguyJlRgYd5-sU97f4z_QWAzJfpFWNV24zYEFgSOHRXoZnyQDD-62TliY7dC0/s1600/Dr+Paul+Bergweiler+Ries.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1203" data-original-width="331" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxB4yUaRUPbrOBURcwS6wceTB6kFUgZM8Zq2UuoucbPpURPNU2QOwdP_2oyG8-H7BcdPp1AtUmguyJlRgYd5-sU97f4z_QWAzJfpFWNV24zYEFgSOHRXoZnyQDD-62TliY7dC0/s200/Dr+Paul+Bergweiler+Ries.JPG" width="55" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on July 8, 2017. <i>My notes: A mild Lemon zest and pie dough aroma greets the nose. A swirl leaaves a light film ringed by an uneven rim. The first sip is tangy and full of fruit filling a long bright finish. A sweetness balances the moderate acid both with flavours that will satisfy sipper. Serve with seafood either of the finned or shell in a fine butter sauced - also roasted roasted stuffed turkey breast. Luscious with enough strength to pair with a touch of garlic and/or capers. Buy in for a social buffet or stuffed mushroom caps, bacon wrapped scallops, etc. 89</i><i> </i></span><br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white; line-height: 107%;"><b style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">BOTTEGA
WHITE GOLD VENEZIA 2016 DOC</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">, Veneto, Italy, 11.0%
D xg/L, #348318 $27.95
(Tasted December 25, 2017)</span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhimRJPdtx-d4ARJpzvevpxefMNwToIOg9Siv6ERx85Ckv79ZG15ShlfqjjfB0Mb0C6eQYMUnFrgtzMQAh4W57o7lg4KRPrdqozlp3zgeQDk6hyzyTFzv8XvjiSmg-ntmlxTq_T/s1600/Bottega+White+Gold+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1205" data-original-width="384" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhimRJPdtx-d4ARJpzvevpxefMNwToIOg9Siv6ERx85Ckv79ZG15ShlfqjjfB0Mb0C6eQYMUnFrgtzMQAh4W57o7lg4KRPrdqozlp3zgeQDk6hyzyTFzv8XvjiSmg-ntmlxTq_T/s200/Bottega+White+Gold+2016.JPG" width="63" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">A General listing. </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">My notes: </span></i></span></span></span><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;">A few dozen bottles with crystal glasses on a circular ruby velvet serving table would be striking. Then poured at 10oC to show a burst of multi-sized bubbles, fine to large with the large ones continuing quickly to a delicate spritz. The colour en masse a delicate yellow. The fragrance is a soft dough and Bosc pear with matching flavour. A round texture adds weight to each sip. A whisper of sweetness softens an extra dry profile and extends the finish until there’s a hint of burnt honey to surprise the palate. Pair with hard cheeses or bacon wrapped sausage slices. Not a sipper if a traditional (fruity) bubbly is preferred. Peaks below 14oC. 88 </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: large;">
<br /><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">ROCKWAY VINEYARDS PINOT NOIR 2014 VQA Niagara
Peninsula, Niagara, Ontario, </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"> 12.5% XD
2g/L</span><span style="line-height: 107%;">, #498790 </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"> $16.25 (Tasted December 22, 2017)</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlnUx1tMdgvufivhyphenhyphen8WY-0AwGHdPDoHF4X522YfZG4yORwi_wL4nK4HT8YR2X8bh9qUmvBkTJe9q8EhyphenhyphenNJ8rOTKWC2iq3GEO2U7rBdExfGK3ZuO_j5K8Ez7edlAzuNOVINYHM/s1600/Rockway+PN+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="179" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlnUx1tMdgvufivhyphenhyphen8WY-0AwGHdPDoHF4X522YfZG4yORwi_wL4nK4HT8YR2X8bh9qUmvBkTJe9q8EhyphenhyphenNJ8rOTKWC2iq3GEO2U7rBdExfGK3ZuO_j5K8Ez7edlAzuNOVINYHM/s200/Rockway+PN+2014.JPG" width="59" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">Released by Vineyards on August 5, 2017.
<i>My notes: </i></span></span><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">A light raspberry colour with a woody core and unripe raspberry nose. The film coating on the glass is thin and shows a finely fragmented rim. The first sip bites the tongue, warms the throat and ends with a slightly smooth texture. Have with melted cheddar on toasted multigrain, goats milk feta or a similarly smooth diced cheese on spring greens or pair with a seared honeyed ham slice or Italian sausage. Quaffing tends to bite - sipping is recommended. 82 </span></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
</div>
Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-92066478901348988352017-12-01T11:18:00.000-05:002017-12-01T16:44:24.533-05:00December 2017 wines<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisoh9UYK6yMPqqiGhvv07caq8qwIfhtt52c8D7-ZhQwv7lEZ5EH_b6p5nldrl4bmZ-xab6tZ6qlmz0TqOpTq3_UFQ1gN6Iv0HEjDHGGUt20q3bcIzowLGThxfGTaXlt4vnaCD0/s1600/A+Georgian+Bay+wind.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><b><span style="color: lime;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="576" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisoh9UYK6yMPqqiGhvv07caq8qwIfhtt52c8D7-ZhQwv7lEZ5EH_b6p5nldrl4bmZ-xab6tZ6qlmz0TqOpTq3_UFQ1gN6Iv0HEjDHGGUt20q3bcIzowLGThxfGTaXlt4vnaCD0/s400/A+Georgian+Bay+wind.JPG" width="400" /></span></b></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: small;">A Georgian Bay breeze</span></i></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">December 2017 wines: - 15 tasted of 15</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Cheers, Ww</i></span><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /><br /><span style="background-color: black;">LINEUP: Reds, Whites and Bubblies</span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst">
</div>
<ul>
<li><i><b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">Zonte’s Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2014, 92-2 -- V, South Australia, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=072975&ITEM_NUMBER=072975&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">072975</span></a></span><span style="background-color: black; color: lime; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">$17.98<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px;"> </span></span></span></b></i></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><span style="color: white;">J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2014, 90-1 -- V, California, USA, #</span><span style="color: lime;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=027516&ITEM_NUMBER=027516&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">027516</span></a> </span><span style="color: white;"> $22.95 </span></b></span></span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; line-height: 19.9733px; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Mallee Rock Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, 88-1 -- V, Limestone Coast, Australia, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=434589&ITEM_NUMBER=434589&language=EN&style=Vintages" style="background-color: black;" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">434589</span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$12.95*</span></b></i></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">C</span></span></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">hâteau de Segure Vieilles Vignes Fitou 2014, 86 -- V, Midi, France #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=370254&ITEM_NUMBER=370254&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">370254</span></a><span style="color: white;"> </span></span></span></span></i></b><b><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">$17.95</span></span></span></span></span></i></b></li>
<li><i><b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">Seven Falls Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, 84a -- V, Washington State, USA, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=360222&ITEM_NUMBER=360222&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">360222</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $</span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">21.95</span></b></i></li>
</ul>
<div>
<br /></div>
<ul>
<li><i><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Trout Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 89-1 -- V, Nelson, New Zealand,#</span><span style="background-color: black; color: lime; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=060046&ITEM_NUMBER=060046&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">060046</span></a> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">$19.95</span></b></i></li>
<li><i><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Thierry Delaunay Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2016, 88-1 -- V, Loire Valley, France, </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"> <i style="color: black;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: white;">#</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=391847&ITEM_NUMBER=391847&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">391847</span></a></span></span></i> $15.95</span></span></b></i></li>
<li><i><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Pepperwood Grove Pinot Grigio 2016, 86-1 -- G, Napa, California, </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: black;"> <i style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: white;">#</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=483305&ITEM_NUMBER=483305&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">483305</span></a></span></span></i> $13.00 </span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></span></b></i></li>
<li><i><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Miguel Torres Santa Digna Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2016, 83 -- V, Central Valley, Chile, </span><span style="background-color: black; color: lime; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i style="color: black;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: white;">#</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=177444&ITEM_NUMBER=177444&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">177444</span></a></span></span></i> $14.95</span></span></b></i></li>
<li><i><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio 2016, 81NR -- V, Alto Adige Valley, Italy, #</span><span style="background-color: black; color: lime; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=401232&ITEM_NUMBER=401232&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">401232</span></a> </span></b></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>$15.95</b></i></span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<ul>
<li><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;"><i style="color: white; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="line-height: 25.68px;"><i style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: white;"><b style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">KWV Cathedral Cellar Brut Sparkling 2010, 91-2 -- V, Western Cape, South Africa, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=296426&ITEM_NUMBER=296426&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: lime;">296426</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $16.95</span></span></i></b></span></b></span></i></span></i></span></b></li>
<li><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;"><i style="color: white; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="line-height: 25.68px;"><i style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: white;">Vieni Momenti Sparkling Wine VQA Ontario, 88-2 -- V, Beamsville, Ontario, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=435784&ITEM_NUMBER=435784&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: lime;">435784</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $13.95</span></b></span></i><i style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;"><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 25.68px;"> </span></b></i></span></i></span></b></li>
<li><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;"><i style="color: white; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="line-height: 25.68px;">J.C. Le Roux Méthode Cap Classique Pinot Noir Rosé 2010</span></i><i style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="line-height: 25.68px;"><span style="color: white;">, 88-1 -- V, Stellenbosch, South Africa, </span><span style="color: white;"> </span><i style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: white;">#</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=483057&ITEM_NUMBER=483057&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">483057</span></a></span></span></i><span style="color: white;"> $16.95</span></span></i></span></b></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i style="color: white; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px;">Codorniu Selection Raventos Brut Cava, 87-1 -- V, </span></i><i style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px;"><span style="color: white;"> Penedes, Spain, </span><span style="color: white;"><i style="color: black; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: white;">#</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=521773&ITEM_NUMBER=521773&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">521773</span></a></span></span></i> $13.95</span></span></i></b></span></li>
<li><i><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Medici Ermete i Quercioli Reggiano Lambrusco Secco, 83 -- V, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, 11.0% D 16g/L, </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="color: black;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: white;">#</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=514380&ITEM_NUMBER=514380&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">514380</span></a></span></span></i> $12.05</span></b></i><b><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">(</span></i></b><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b>- Vintages, G - General, O - Other, </span></span></i></li>
</ul>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>r-v - Rating-Value, a - aerate, c - cellar, NR - Not Recommended)</i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">TASTINGS:</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6XzrhdK1okFMgjUFACzqA3S4nG5t8XwBmhfo-0h9yY8UItgHcdCiAxjqfzJzvLnL7neNuoOlqtwh5k0YgpyxdtTtwrKh5AUt1LW1mGtepACvcRlr5-Mzp55-6WIowDOwnLI7/s1600/Chateau+de+Segure+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="407" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6XzrhdK1okFMgjUFACzqA3S4nG5t8XwBmhfo-0h9yY8UItgHcdCiAxjqfzJzvLnL7neNuoOlqtwh5k0YgpyxdtTtwrKh5AUt1LW1mGtepACvcRlr5-Mzp55-6WIowDOwnLI7/s200/Chateau+de+Segure+2014.JPG" width="57" /></span></a><b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span lang="FR-CA" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">CHÂTEAU DE SÉGURE VIEILLES VIGNES FITOU 2014</span><span lang="FR-CA" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">, Midi, France,
13.5% XD
4g/L, #370254 $17.95
(Tasted October 28, 2017)</span></b><span lang="FR-CA" style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
</span><span lang="FR-CA" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">Released
by Vintages on October 14, 2017. </span><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">My
notes: </span></i></span><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;">An aroma of woody raspberry lifts over a dark, opaque viewed in room light, raspberry tone. Tears drop from a moderate film predicting a silky texture. Silky? Yes - but with a penetrating tartness and unexpected level of warmth. Now slow the pace to allow blackberry and treacle flavour balance a start to a long finish. A suspicion of sweet balances precariously on the tongue then exits quickly. More of a meal red than a sipper this pairs nicely with grilled liver and onions, Moroccan beef or Beef Wellington. Try cellaring a few years but don’t raise your expectations. 86 </i></span><br />
<i><span style="background: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></i>
<i><span style="background: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFyLQVmRSeUTCkDw9Rwc7IWCrLS9xqZLNbZ2HEMl4zoKKuvXj0Mo-ceBCFXOPj1H4Ii0CtrTTps_yFPeTOerqZ1BrRwMJg_pN4Eg7whb4leVROIK_h-hpga86lD8MlvrQVaMd/s1600/J+Lohr+Merlot+Los+Osos+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="480" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFyLQVmRSeUTCkDw9Rwc7IWCrLS9xqZLNbZ2HEMl4zoKKuvXj0Mo-ceBCFXOPj1H4Ii0CtrTTps_yFPeTOerqZ1BrRwMJg_pN4Eg7whb4leVROIK_h-hpga86lD8MlvrQVaMd/s200/J+Lohr+Merlot+Los+Osos+2014.JPG" width="60" /></span></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">J.
LOHR LOS OSOS MERLOT 2014, California, USA, 13.5% XD
2g/L, #</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">27516 $22.95 (Tasted November 20, 2017)</span></b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">Release by Vintages on April 3, 2017. <i>My
notes: A b</i></span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">lack cherry hue that lays a moderate film, several tears, fragmentation from a rounded rim and fumes that are soft, savoury and lasting. The flavour is a well balanced tangy mixture of blackberry and woody dryness making for an enjoyable sipper. Pause to sense a medium, lingering velvet – time for another sip. I’d call it a grilled beef red, rare to medium riding on a juicy entrée. Now quaff for its flavourful fullness and deep warmth. Past peak with short term cellaring still possible. 90 </span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
</span><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">SEVEN
FALLS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">,
Washington State, USA, 14.5% XD 5g/L,
#360222 $21.95 (Tasted November 7, 2017)</span></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCmocgZT0uLNzZWMqIwm5Cz25MdwZuJgh5THT-3styvybku4kRKxUeLjQmK2T0zWaeTkOfwB9JoNzioVV4yOX5VIdkQ5eKGW5LONR07Hu6QqQlHPhWD4WRenTTCt7xYC4rqlqW/s1600/Seven+Falls+Cellars+CS+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="409" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCmocgZT0uLNzZWMqIwm5Cz25MdwZuJgh5THT-3styvybku4kRKxUeLjQmK2T0zWaeTkOfwB9JoNzioVV4yOX5VIdkQ5eKGW5LONR07Hu6QqQlHPhWD4WRenTTCt7xYC4rqlqW/s200/Seven+Falls+Cellars+CS+2014.JPG" width="54" /></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">Released by Vintages on September 30, 2017. <i>My
notes: A Chateau Ste Michelle product.</i></span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> The colour is a blackened ruby and by its appearance you’d expect it to be full of bright and juicy flavours. A sniff reveals a soft woody scent with a quiet blackberry taste and moderate spice. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Aerating mellows some of this balancing what is now prominent fruit and long warm finish. A</span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">erating mellows some of this balancing with what is now noticeable fruit. Pair with pork tenderloin, bacon & cheese burgers or pepperoni pizzas. A red that needs complementing flavours, appetizers or mains. 84a</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">ZONTE'S
FOOTSTEP LAKE DOCTOR SHIRAZ 2014</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">, South Australia, 14.5% D
3g/L, #072975 $17.98 (Tasted November 6, 2017)</span></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: black; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjepUnrKws69qKkuBIMZLFZgXMBARhzpG1zL_kj5ScBnT2ZbHBEDhJOgNYoDog9TeF_SE0qNC4K-Ap30ZJ1J-A34PR-c0Jt9dwUcuUUEZGBZNCTbxDRpLaD_V71hiSIl1McGZwz/s1600/Zontes+Footstep+Shiraz+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1425" data-original-width="417" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjepUnrKws69qKkuBIMZLFZgXMBARhzpG1zL_kj5ScBnT2ZbHBEDhJOgNYoDog9TeF_SE0qNC4K-Ap30ZJ1J-A34PR-c0Jt9dwUcuUUEZGBZNCTbxDRpLaD_V71hiSIl1McGZwz/s200/Zontes+Footstep+Shiraz+2014.JPG" width="58" /></span></a><span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">Released by Vintages on March 4, 2017. <i>My
notes: </i></span><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: black; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A rich charcoal ruby colour showing a fine film that runs a rim with robust
tears and exudes an enjoyable soft, woody scent of ripe blueberries and plums. A chewy
shiraz, restrained at first opening followed by a penetrating richness. Versatile both
as a sipper and meal red. Pair with savoury stews, prime rib and rare sirloin
or welcome its balance with meaty appetizers. Now aged three years with a few
more to go. Aerating slightly mellows a characteristic roughness so is a
personal choice. 92</span></span></i><i style="background-color: black; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
</span></i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></b></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>PEPPERWOOD GROVE PINOT GRIGIO 2016, Napa, California, 12.5% XD 2g/L, #483305 $13.00 (Tasted November 1, 2017)</b></span><br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAmwHSYRZvcNQ6Zv6MaDSSd4xBszz2rzMR9sGgUmOebhK_CeX5hHlydFmFo5Ks-Cl1PD-c9b-j9zyKDVEjpOz2WdfPR-WLxzlh8kEsNnWJoS0RsVbpA91KGfTvFbker3E2yUAZ/s1600/Mallee+Rock+2015+S+CS.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2p5Yz35MRBzXjhhh4huvnddvHiOcOSuUEOrF2-_3zDQcs1OW6rOcuLlhjZwOotaRQ-YBbARHvWrXgofyEMrqoQE3tKidMPonpxq2R76tuRqfSlkiFmiti-n5394Bv1jRhZi4g/s1600/Pepperwood+Pinot+Grigio+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1552" data-original-width="454" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2p5Yz35MRBzXjhhh4huvnddvHiOcOSuUEOrF2-_3zDQcs1OW6rOcuLlhjZwOotaRQ-YBbARHvWrXgofyEMrqoQE3tKidMPonpxq2R76tuRqfSlkiFmiti-n5394Bv1jRhZi4g/s200/Pepperwood+Pinot+Grigio+2016.JPG" width="58" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">A General listing. <i>My
notes: </i></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>The previous vintage (2015) was tasted in June this year with a rating of 84. Price was $11.00 until May 21 reduced from $13.00. </i></span><i><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;">Now the price is $13.00 (but comes with a free ‘selfie stick’ until November 4th.) A thin film lays a wrinkled rim, is a clean crystallized blond colour and has a faint veggie nose. A silky feel and noticeable sweetness comes </span></span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">with the first sip lightly flavoured with a touch of watermelon. </span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Enjoyable as a solo sipper, having a mellow </span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">finish nicely paired with cheddar crisps or toasted herbal breads. Went well with Maple wrapped salmon filets and would with pickerel, cod, seared scallops… ie. light seafoods. A value as a social mixer. 86</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHCXX4avt65oNmNG0lEN2aho_a79pHoqPhnfjjuaKC7msYHj4Bf7J4IlTpCO1mVXD7VGF0M4FMjgst9wsiAYn4pmhWb0olmpANcUPTA2Uyp4Fkiv3LOvpLL5zdzh5XdEpYinbQ/s1600/Luna+Nuda+Pinot+Grigio+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span></span></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHCXX4avt65oNmNG0lEN2aho_a79pHoqPhnfjjuaKC7msYHj4Bf7J4IlTpCO1mVXD7VGF0M4FMjgst9wsiAYn4pmhWb0olmpANcUPTA2Uyp4Fkiv3LOvpLL5zdzh5XdEpYinbQ/s1600/Luna+Nuda+Pinot+Grigio+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1484" data-original-width="407" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHCXX4avt65oNmNG0lEN2aho_a79pHoqPhnfjjuaKC7msYHj4Bf7J4IlTpCO1mVXD7VGF0M4FMjgst9wsiAYn4pmhWb0olmpANcUPTA2Uyp4Fkiv3LOvpLL5zdzh5XdEpYinbQ/s200/Luna+Nuda+Pinot+Grigio+2016.JPG" width="54" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">LUNA
NUDA PINOT GRIGIO 2016, Alto Adige Valley, Italy, 12.5% D
4g/L, #</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">401232 $15.95 (Tasted November 5, 2017)</span></b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">Released by Vintages on September 30, 2017. <i>My
notes: </i></span></span><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black;">There’s a touch of softness from the first sip. The second sip has a slight dryness that leads to a moderate blend of cooking apple, faint lemon and green melon - interesting but not a social trend setter. For a suitable pairing try with a tempura assortment - or Chinese sweet & sour pork with pineapple chunks. Light on all counts: body, fragrance, spice ie. a light white </span><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">with an astringent finish. </span></i><span style="background-color: black;"> 81</span></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
</span></i><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">TROUT
VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015, Nelson, New Zealand, 13.0% XD
5g/L, #0</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">60046 $19.95 (Tasted November 7, 2017</span></b></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3F7DnEsgh82LuPl3piOnh3hoog1GZAp7Xxou3j9i1twADYElhw93nSXRQ2hofUoKVT8iclJGvQRXDXxrGENmclVTVOnTJiYNCMPYFB1nObSXH-rG5GCkQXZd0haOjI6tdBNx-/s1600/Trout+Valley+Sauvignon+Blanc+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1431" data-original-width="438" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3F7DnEsgh82LuPl3piOnh3hoog1GZAp7Xxou3j9i1twADYElhw93nSXRQ2hofUoKVT8iclJGvQRXDXxrGENmclVTVOnTJiYNCMPYFB1nObSXH-rG5GCkQXZd0haOjI6tdBNx-/s200/Trout+Valley+Sauvignon+Blanc+2015.JPG" width="60" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Release by Vintages on September 2, 2017. <i>My notes: </i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Take a right turn off the ferry heading to Kahurangi Estate on New Zealand’s south island and west of Marlborough. There’s a touch of green tinting this crystalline quaffer. A sniff offers a citrus scent with a pie dough softness. A thin film with a wrinkled rim quickly fragments and the first sip has a bite adding a dryness that together go into a long light parching of the palate. At this stage a flavour burst satisfies an earlier expectation of gooseberry blended with tart apple. The finish makes this SB a sipper with a ‘kicker’ finish - an excellent companion with seafood, shell or fin, Asian or Bento. 89</span></i><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /><b>J.C. LEROUX MÉTHODE CAP CLASSIQUE PINOT NOIR ROSÉ 2010, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 10.5% D 8g/L, #483057 $16.95 (Tasted November 11, 2017)</b></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span></span></span><span style="line-height: 107%;"><b><i><u><sub><sup><strike><br /></strike></sup></sub></u></i></b></span></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjonCXo84G2zRJVAL3uOB6Mngfkai8HYceTPyKr_AK_99u_Vfdex0i-J35lqbJmM1E5JmCHavx5U8tBYn7U_BinKjLksiF4TlP-iE6w4nOpX-4fmaeY6d8_Pssu_svR-8mnG8ts/s1600/JC+Le+Roux+Pinot+Noir+Rose+2010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1444" data-original-width="484" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjonCXo84G2zRJVAL3uOB6Mngfkai8HYceTPyKr_AK_99u_Vfdex0i-J35lqbJmM1E5JmCHavx5U8tBYn7U_BinKjLksiF4TlP-iE6w4nOpX-4fmaeY6d8_Pssu_svR-8mnG8ts/s200/JC+Le+Roux+Pinot+Noir+Rose+2010.jpg" width="66" /></span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><b><i><u><sub><sup><strike><br /></strike></sup></sub></u></i></b>
</span></span>Released by Vintages on April 1, 2017. <i>My notes: </i></span></span></span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A coquettish pink, vividly supported by a splash of bubbles, all sizes, and lasting with a continuing zest. Refreshingly tart and full of life although lightish-bodied smacking of apple, minerals and hint of cranberry. First expression is ‘Ooo what a colour’. Second is ‘Does it ever stop?’ Well suited for a festive occasion – nothing ‘off’ about this in any social setting unless its the warmth of alcohol. Going off chill a slight softness adds to the dry-as-chalk finish. The price suits if buying in for a crowd. 88</span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: black; clear: right; color: white; float: right; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1451" data-original-width="465" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU0-BIU8IpqDOT7eDMeBJHcREquOORSfqLzQcDjkbr1T12QvvV6hLNJmNRRWbEY006cJhHVe1BUSGZ6Aw6Iik-JUBmpT79tuvL3N1nJRL2qpLAkvC1KynI65glW2KBoO3mLZW3/s200/KWV+Cathedral+Cellar+Brut+2010.jpg" width="63" /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">KWV CATHEDRAL
CELLAR BRUT SPARKLING 2010</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">,</span></b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><b> Western Cape, South Africa, 12.0% XD
6g/L, #296426 $16.95 (Tasted November 14, 2017)</b></span><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">Released by Vintages on July 22, 2017. <i>My notes: </i></span></span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A deep daffodil yellow gives the mainly medium sized bubbles room to expand. Add an aroma of a hot cross bun warmed to melt butter. This bubbly is meant to be quaffed to appreciate its balance of body, flavour and smoothness. A continuous spritz adds depth to the palate. Expand the role of a toasting white to that of a companion for delicate seafoods, salads </span><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">and after dinner sweets: caramel treats, cheesecake varieties and </span><a href="http://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/g27/10-irresistible-parfait-recipes-72144/" style="color: lime;" target="_blank">parfait </a><span style="color: white;">. Buy in for special events – and then another case for the cellar. 91 </span></span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbDp4m82tS_Khyphenhyphenep4CUJ0bB-U3FVpLobVQRpVmj2qdCjz0aKflHJnMR1U4vc7ZV29YDEGLF06aIVLIklv1PpH4m6QZ4pUYm2-vTZBnRBZNPkRop4zFtk2tOB3qmojUcrfKZuR7/s1600/Codorniu+Sel+Raventos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1490" data-original-width="473" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbDp4m82tS_Khyphenhyphenep4CUJ0bB-U3FVpLobVQRpVmj2qdCjz0aKflHJnMR1U4vc7ZV29YDEGLF06aIVLIklv1PpH4m6QZ4pUYm2-vTZBnRBZNPkRop4zFtk2tOB3qmojUcrfKZuR7/s200/Codorniu+Sel+Raventos.jpg" width="63" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">CODORNÍU
SELECCIÓN RAVENTÓS BRUT CAVA</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">, Penedes, Spain, 11.5% D
7g/L, #521773 $13.95 (Tasted November 13, 2017)</span></b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">Released by Vintages on September 2, 2017. <i>My
notes:</i></span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> A large bubbly effervescence pouring from a delicate clear yellow and refreshing sipper. Tart and dry on the palate with the flavour of unripe grapefruit and a fullness to sustain its presence through a long finish. Remembering a time, person or place with words to match its fullness. A taste to draw attention to the context but serve chilled and quaffed before any warmth reduces the brightness. Bitter lemon and lime softened slightly with a touch of pie crust. A value suitable for a crowd. 87 </span></i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf71M2sPTAF7N3WftfZUsYwhyyG2gZHdK4qfJFnAHW4MSTi3Tw29QDWX66Y8kkggp-fAaLBEfxVM-ohdDsMj2SlbbyZIbRUipO_A9Weml7whaZ0PIas0Rp3Dvbp3tFbAANysXw/s1600/Vieni+Momenti+V+PG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1294" data-original-width="423" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf71M2sPTAF7N3WftfZUsYwhyyG2gZHdK4qfJFnAHW4MSTi3Tw29QDWX66Y8kkggp-fAaLBEfxVM-ohdDsMj2SlbbyZIbRUipO_A9Weml7whaZ0PIas0Rp3Dvbp3tFbAANysXw/s200/Vieni+Momenti+V+PG.jpg" width="65" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">VIENI
MOMENTI SPARKLING WINE</span><span style="line-height: 107%;"> VQA Ontario NV, Beamsville,
Ontario, 11.0% MS
17g/L, #</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">435784 $13.95 (Tasted Novemer 13, 2017)</span></b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;">Released by Vintages on June 24, 2017. <i>My
notes:</i> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Two years ago this bubbly from Vieni was tasted resulting in an 86. This has the same instant outpour of effervescence from a tight cork. A slightly deeper yellow greets the sipper as well as a slight pear/grapefruit and pie dough aroma. At the start there’s no sweetness to speak of but an enjoyable bite and mineral taste followed by the soft caress of Niagara whites, Pinot Grigio and Vidal, forming a enjoyable finish. Then pork tenderloin slices basted with a mild teriyaki sauce paired well. We toasted to our good fortune having recently found a buyer for our condo and look forward to a mid January move. 88</i></span><br />
<br /></div>
<div>
<br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>MALLEE ROCK SHIRAZ CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015, Limestone Coast, Australia, 14.5% D 6g/L, #434589 $12.95* (Tasted November 5, 2017)</b></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><u></u></span><br />
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAmwHSYRZvcNQ6Zv6MaDSSd4xBszz2rzMR9sGgUmOebhK_CeX5hHlydFmFo5Ks-Cl1PD-c9b-j9zyKDVEjpOz2WdfPR-WLxzlh8kEsNnWJoS0RsVbpA91KGfTvFbker3E2yUAZ/s1600/Mallee+Rock+2015+S+CS.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: black; clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="557" data-original-width="166" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAmwHSYRZvcNQ6Zv6MaDSSd4xBszz2rzMR9sGgUmOebhK_CeX5hHlydFmFo5Ks-Cl1PD-c9b-j9zyKDVEjpOz2WdfPR-WLxzlh8kEsNnWJoS0RsVbpA91KGfTvFbker3E2yUAZ/s200/Mallee+Rock+2015+S+CS.JPG" width="59" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcE5CrGZJ7W2cbQvgNL0CBchxYIZdoDQJwGmhTPmS7SAU4bO0W1XTnA1Flj-T98Pkpx2xSDrfzm1RDjb3SGZ_qdtvziq2tEjjpob0siUklHx6sE0GrrKo1cb2JaMl3Ut5yIoHx/s1600/Thierry+Delaunay+SB+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: black; clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcE5CrGZJ7W2cbQvgNL0CBchxYIZdoDQJwGmhTPmS7SAU4bO0W1XTnA1Flj-T98Pkpx2xSDrfzm1RDjb3SGZ_qdtvziq2tEjjpob0siUklHx6sE0GrrKo1cb2JaMl3Ut5yIoHx/s1600/Thierry+Delaunay+SB+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: black; clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="background-color: black;">A General listing. *Reduced from $14.95 until November 26, 2017. </span><i style="background-color: black;">My notes:</i><span style="background-color: black;"> </span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Has the colour and scent of fresh red cherries that vitalize the olfactory while a swirl leaves droopy tears hanging from a ‘want to wrinkle but doesn’t’ rim. Dry as chalk with a sharp edge leaving the middle a balanced bramble and warm fruit. A quaff starts a long finish while setting up for the next sip. Medium-bodied wanting to be sweet but tempered by a core tartness. Pair with veal, pork or grilled ham or sip with sausage pieces and stuffed mushrooms. 88 </span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /><br /><span style="background-color: black;"><b>THIERRY DELAUNAY TOURAINE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016, Loire Valley, France, 12.5% XD 5g/L, #391847 $15.95 (Tasted November 15, 2017)</b></span></span></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcE5CrGZJ7W2cbQvgNL0CBchxYIZdoDQJwGmhTPmS7SAU4bO0W1XTnA1Flj-T98Pkpx2xSDrfzm1RDjb3SGZ_qdtvziq2tEjjpob0siUklHx6sE0GrrKo1cb2JaMl3Ut5yIoHx/s1600/Thierry+Delaunay+SB+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="555" data-original-width="176" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcE5CrGZJ7W2cbQvgNL0CBchxYIZdoDQJwGmhTPmS7SAU4bO0W1XTnA1Flj-T98Pkpx2xSDrfzm1RDjb3SGZ_qdtvziq2tEjjpob0siUklHx6sE0GrrKo1cb2JaMl3Ut5yIoHx/s200/Thierry+Delaunay+SB+2016.JPG" width="63" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcE5CrGZJ7W2cbQvgNL0CBchxYIZdoDQJwGmhTPmS7SAU4bO0W1XTnA1Flj-T98Pkpx2xSDrfzm1RDjb3SGZ_qdtvziq2tEjjpob0siUklHx6sE0GrrKo1cb2JaMl3Ut5yIoHx/s1600/Thierry+Delaunay+SB+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on October 28, 2017. <i> </i><i>My notes: </i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A gentle swirl flows a moderate film mostly of fast tears hinged at the top by a fragmented curtain. The nose is fragile driven by a scent of soft grapefruit. A light lime tang is a reminder of its roots while the dryness is topped with a gooseberry familiarity. Sip, or better yet, quaff for a round and refreshing finish that fades too quickly. Pair with anything seafood, fin or shell. Also suitable as a house white and added to a social tasting with friends. A value. 88-1</span></i></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7USJPaeFobUqP3oXM8MZEVUGjnGnkyJOWzs8twU3ackq5Wzht-zW_9dvd89Pi8VLqnIMUYjl-7YSzyoB1a5vuEFZf8GaS4fr44Q7Y0HKgyDrOD-jYwbyXUD955jieR0Ciofhm/s1600/Santa+Digna+SB+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7USJPaeFobUqP3oXM8MZEVUGjnGnkyJOWzs8twU3ackq5Wzht-zW_9dvd89Pi8VLqnIMUYjl-7YSzyoB1a5vuEFZf8GaS4fr44Q7Y0HKgyDrOD-jYwbyXUD955jieR0Ciofhm/s200/Santa+Digna+SB+2016.JPG" width="61" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>MIGUEL TORRES SANTA DIGNA RESERVA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016, Central Valley, Chile, 13.0% XD 2g/L, #177444 $14.95 (Tasted November 10, 2017)</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">
</span>
<br />
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on September 30, 2017. <i>My notes: </i></span><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Shiny in the bottle leads to shiny in the glass with well blended fruit and delicate melon-mineral nose. There’s some vanilla, some Granny Smith apple and tart lemon that, together, resemble green gooseberry. A thin film etches the glass momentarily showing a rim that slowly drains. The predominant tang of the first sip brings out a soft centre with grass and lemon each side. The sides fall away leaving a refreshing sharpness that lasts awhile. A sipper for those looking for long and extra dry, otherwise a meal white and partner for seafood, shellfish, a variety of Asian and sliced chicken salads. A young white. 83</span></span></i><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>MEDICI ERMETE I QUERCIOLI REGGIANO LAMBRUSCO SECCO NV, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, 11.0% D 16g/L, #514380 $12.05 (Tasted November 2, 2017)</b></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCaLpbny3dtQgV31fX36Sr_xsk4piFONTcJScnhD5x_hzpmkCrIQ7Og98ZJ5l1NvQKAI-z34tpPcSBrSdNO_fIl57EoulsIG6kncPoBUDqwYfItc00t34OXcCqVH08oIHajG3M/s1600/i+Quercioli+Secco.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="607" data-original-width="198" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCaLpbny3dtQgV31fX36Sr_xsk4piFONTcJScnhD5x_hzpmkCrIQ7Og98ZJ5l1NvQKAI-z34tpPcSBrSdNO_fIl57EoulsIG6kncPoBUDqwYfItc00t34OXcCqVH08oIHajG3M/s200/i+Quercioli+Secco.JPG" width="65" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; line-height: 107%;">Released by Vintages on October 14, 2017. <i>My notes: </i></span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Rated 91 by James Suckling (jamessuckling.com), November 21, 2016. </span></i><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;">Colour is a dense purple and except for a ring of fine bubbles at the rim has only the zest to confirm this is a bubbly. A faint sniff of blackberry adds fruit while the texture and dryness is enjoyable as a sipper. The finish verges on a light bodied red leaving the mouth dryyy! with strength insufficient to pair with a meal or a hearty eulogy. Serve chilled to let the elements share an overall balance with light appetizers or delicate pastas. Save for hot summer days. Went well with deep fried fish & onion rings. Worth the price. 83 </i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span></div>
Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-15339355178998237782017-11-01T13:24:00.000-04:002017-11-03T10:19:04.509-04:00November 2017 wines<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">November 2017 wines: 15 Tasted of 15 </span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><br /></span>
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi7A74__MdFYxU76_VQp6SXGPBSdi_Cv7mKbaS-EKzg5v9ZSfN1Uw_dI7JNepJ9SpDweEtKkqmKrPn9S0Pi0UKFSS6g9hQQEzaDkxcSW9r5tsNO1tTNR0axyGsWRsIGx6MQeCG/s1600/To+the+Top+June+23+2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi7A74__MdFYxU76_VQp6SXGPBSdi_Cv7mKbaS-EKzg5v9ZSfN1Uw_dI7JNepJ9SpDweEtKkqmKrPn9S0Pi0UKFSS6g9hQQEzaDkxcSW9r5tsNO1tTNR0axyGsWRsIGx6MQeCG/s400/To+the+Top+June+23+2016.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>To the Top, </b>June 23 2016</span></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Cheers, Ww</span></i><br />
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>LINEUP: Reds, Whites, Rosés and Bubblies</b></span><br />
<ul><br />
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">Don’t Hesitate Shiraz 2015, 93-3 -- V, McLaren Vale, Australia, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=434159&ITEM_NUMBER=434159&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">434159</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $17.95</span></b></span></span></i></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: white;">Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel 2015, 91a-2 -- V, California, USA, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=678698&ITEM_NUMBER=678698&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: lime;">678698</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $17.95</span></b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><b><span style="color: white;">Antiche Terre Venete Ripasso Valpolicella 2014, 90-2 -- V, Veneto, Italy, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=178459&ITEM_NUMBER=178459&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">178459</span></a><span style="color: lime;"> </span><span style="color: white;">$16.95</span></b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: white;">T</span></b></i><i><b><span style="color: white;">horn-Clarke Barossa Grenache Shiraz 2016, 90-2 -- G, Barossa Valley, Australia, 14.5% XD 2g/L, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=499616&ITEM_NUMBER=499616&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">499616</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $17.95</span></b></i></span></li>
<li><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">Brazin (B) Old Vine Zinfandel 2014, 90-2 -- V, Lodi, California, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=256750&ITEM_NUMBER=256750&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">256750</span></a><span style="color: lime;"> </span><span style="color: white;">$18.75</span></b></span></i></li>
<li><i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: white;">Gnarly Head Pinot Noir 2015, 88-1 -- G, California, USA, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=358911&ITEM_NUMBER=358911&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: lime;">358911</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $15.95</span></b></span></i></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">Root: 1 Carmenère Colchagua 2015, 85 -- G, Colchagua, Chile, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=350546&ITEM_NUMBER=350546&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">350546</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $10.95*</span></b></i></span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b></b><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><b></b><br /></span></i></div>
<ul>
<li><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">Goss Creek Chenin Blanc 2015, 85 -- V, Napa, California, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=512715&ITEM_NUMBER=512715&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">512715</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $15.95</span></b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: white;">Spier Signature Chardonnay 2017, 84 -- G, Stellenbosch, South Africa, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=487181&ITEM_NUMBER=487181&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: lime;">487181</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $11.95</span></b></span></i></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">William Cole Mirador Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2016, 83 -- V, Casablanca Valley, Chile, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=093948&ITEM_NUMBER=093948&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">093948</span></a><span style="color: lime;"> </span><span style="color: white;">$14.95</span></b></i></span></li>
<li><i><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white; line-height: 25.68px;">Bliss Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 83 -- V, California, USA, #</span><span style="line-height: 25.68px;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=512772&ITEM_NUMBER=512772&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">512772</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $18.95</span></span></b></i></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">Susana Balboa Crios Torrontés 2016, 82 -- V, Mendoza, Argentina, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=001834&ITEM_NUMBER=001834&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">001834</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $13.95</span></b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: white;">The Landings Map Series Sauvignon Blanc 2016, 78NR -- V, Adelaide Hills, Australia, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=490680&ITEM_NUMBER=490680&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">490680</span></a><span style="color: lime;"> </span><span style="color: white;"> $15.95</span></b></span></i></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b></b><br /></span></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">Tessellae Rosé 2016, 84 -- V, Roussillon, France, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=450817&ITEM_NUMBER=450817&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">450817</span></a><span style="color: lime;"> </span><span style="color: white;">$15.95</span></b></i></span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span></div>
<ul>
<li><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: black;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="color: white; line-height: 107%;">Foss Marai Etxra Dry NV, 90-1 -- V,
Veneto, Italy, #</span><span lang="FR-CA" style="line-height: 107%;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=729302&ITEM_NUMBER=729392&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">729392</span></a><span style="color: lime;"> </span><span style="color: white;">$19.95</span></span></b></span></i></li>
</ul>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;">(V - Vintages, G - General, O -
Other, r-v<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>- Rating-Value, a - aerated,
c - cellar, </span></span></span></i><br />
<i style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;">NR - Not Recommended)</span></span></span></i></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /><br /><b> TASTINGS: </b></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYhKMoayXeOfkv5W5UZTn_NnMV8aU41SaCCWa8N6bR2Y6UlCX8tGyB1KVKCcEjl-eVeGm8j6nAI4apzhF7L3hlP1qiX_fUPy3nSqU8Dc6aWJGQ6O31CpWE4Hm93OQddghOtDtr/s1600/Thorn-Clarke+Gren+Shiraz+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1427" data-original-width="473" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYhKMoayXeOfkv5W5UZTn_NnMV8aU41SaCCWa8N6bR2Y6UlCX8tGyB1KVKCcEjl-eVeGm8j6nAI4apzhF7L3hlP1qiX_fUPy3nSqU8Dc6aWJGQ6O31CpWE4Hm93OQddghOtDtr/s200/Thorn-Clarke+Gren+Shiraz+2016.JPG" width="66" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>THORN-CLARKE BAROSSA GRENACHE SHIRAZ 2016, Barossa Valley, Australia, 14.5% XD 2g/L, #499616 $17.95 (Tasted October 23, 2017)</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing. </span><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;">My notes: A smoky plum/ raspberry/ strawberry greets the sipper. A charcoal hued raspberry colour shows a wrinkled edged veil staying firm on the glass accumulating volume soon to become a dozen smooth tears. With a nose that gradually fills the bowl a sip reveals a chalk dry tart- to-the-tonsils & so-so taken solo. Aerating merges texture elements but not enough to recommend – an example of how Grenache adds gentleness and mellows a bright Shiraz. Pair with beef grilled or roasted, in a stew or as a steak. 90</i></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;"><br /></i></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyfClFLwHOF1EFYRS3OTP8_CKa78Z2W2rMDEauDuSS9PS3KZT08m2_HFl7vq669c9evWoKtHhxkk9VRZmN392wRTrnz5Yj-XLIWxa8csoF94DaCEVftclnmSQe8F2wXqxHY-8_/s1600/Tessellae+rose++2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1566" data-original-width="510" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyfClFLwHOF1EFYRS3OTP8_CKa78Z2W2rMDEauDuSS9PS3KZT08m2_HFl7vq669c9evWoKtHhxkk9VRZmN392wRTrnz5Yj-XLIWxa8csoF94DaCEVftclnmSQe8F2wXqxHY-8_/s200/Tessellae+rose++2016.JPG" width="65" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>TESSELLAE ROSÉ 2016, Roussillon, France, 12.0% XD 5g/L, #450817 $15.95 (Tasted October 19, 2017)</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A Vintages release on September 30, 2017. <i> </i></span><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;">My notes: A delicate pink grapefruit colour with lasting dryness from the rind and cream from a soft pulp. Serve chilled and sip slowly to relish the faint citric nuances or pair with crisp tempura veggie pieces and stretched Tiger shrimp drizzled with lemon/lime squeezes. Swirling shows a film that runs quickly fragmenting as it drops from a thin rim. Buy in to relish a meal with complimenting textures and flavours – in our case, halibut on buttered rice. A drink now. 84 </i></span></div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>WILLIAM COLE MIRADOR SELECTION SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016, Casablanca Valley, Chile, 12.5% XD 2g/L, #093948 $14.95 (Tasted October 13, 2017) </b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRkCupPEExcsJZpZKznKKlF0bWunyJvWTpao4U8A987kzaiXD2fdmq88FYBfLEvBUoYECYrheWtDsDEKdtpky_S-yBw3ctOEi-TNb6sNeie7vAWDcOLG2QT2I7yMGwNanrMgSf/s1600/William+Cole+Sauv+Blanc+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1496" data-original-width="448" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRkCupPEExcsJZpZKznKKlF0bWunyJvWTpao4U8A987kzaiXD2fdmq88FYBfLEvBUoYECYrheWtDsDEKdtpky_S-yBw3ctOEi-TNb6sNeie7vAWDcOLG2QT2I7yMGwNanrMgSf/s200/William+Cole+Sauv+Blanc+2016.JPG" width="59" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on August 5, 2017. <i>My notes: A pale yellow colour spreads from a rim that wrinkles spontaneously from the first swirl. Serving well chilled to allows a delicate freshness introduce the wine. Sharp, dry & grassy, a balanced citrus without distinct fruit. Quaffing gives a fuller expression of how this white will complement roast chicken, grilled shrimp, scallops or Thai. A different sauvignon blanc to be tried a few times to find its place. 83 </i></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>GOSS CREEK CHENIN BLANC 2015, Napa, California, 12.1% D 8g/L, #512715 $15.95 (Tasted October 11, 2017)</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu3xrSdTnmLyHPG1KHa-6tqluK3U2pLEfHkryEzWacUDbyx4MTgETtVrYtlg8aqPZusIhhlRS9RXgMHaHNsSwvv3IohNA90R1tXMZ32EQgi0trEzDog18LFotg5sAyykjFusrx/s1600/Goss+Creek+Chenin+Blanc+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="453" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu3xrSdTnmLyHPG1KHa-6tqluK3U2pLEfHkryEzWacUDbyx4MTgETtVrYtlg8aqPZusIhhlRS9RXgMHaHNsSwvv3IohNA90R1tXMZ32EQgi0trEzDog18LFotg5sAyykjFusrx/s200/Goss+Creek+Chenin+Blanc+2015.JPG" width="66" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on August 19, 2017. <i>My notes: From the Seghesio Wineries of Napa. </i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> A pale blond in the glass to be served chilled (10oC) to enjoy the mild Bosc and lime tang. A swirl leaves a thin film with micro wrinkles around the rim. A luscious first sip wakens the buds from tip of tongue and gives a warming finish on the throat. A different white to be added to a flight possibly to test the breadth of guest tasters. My favoured sipping temp (14oC) is when the chill drops and the flavour and body becomes sufficient to balance a chalky dryness. A wine that matched our entrée of seared Tiger shrimp and creamy sauce on linguine with asparagus, diced shallots and red pepper slices. A drink now. 85</span></i><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i></i><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>ANTICHE TERRE VENETE RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA 2014, Veneto, Italy, 13.5% D 9g/L, #178459 $16.95 (Tasted October 31, 2017) </b></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjminDjnZmK-hcpKhMkPoCnzy6wEFCAFT4fMr2GrFEFBb3bb_IpPFxD7736WIWQ9YWQJc4c2KjqpFayU4UYhQD-VNXMJhScP2paTuohXnalKvGSP5S4MaFQ0gJB0ImP5PJRtqLe/s1600/Antiche+Terra+Valpol+Rip+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1468" data-original-width="468" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjminDjnZmK-hcpKhMkPoCnzy6wEFCAFT4fMr2GrFEFBb3bb_IpPFxD7736WIWQ9YWQJc4c2KjqpFayU4UYhQD-VNXMJhScP2paTuohXnalKvGSP5S4MaFQ0gJB0ImP5PJRtqLe/s200/Antiche+Terra+Valpol+Rip+2014.JPG" width="63" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">Released by Vintages on September 30, 2017. <i>My notes: </i></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Medium-bodied with some viscosity showing on a tilt. A crescent on the glass drops a few long slow tears. A ripasso-deepened raspberry red delivers a tart, flavourful blend of berries and smoke that will continue to satisfy the fruit in you. Aeration reduces the bite and dryness for an amenable sipper. Take straight for beef or lamb recipes – aerated for social sipping and grilled ham slices. Short term cellaring still possible. 90 </i></span></div>
<div>
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQu6kqZ6_MVOfov1tCJ45V68Gpyik5f473DT-QvHLvSQB-q-WMczDvetVag92DDsgGHMxI2UvnsjgnDg7YbQHtpzeROOskiOalJEQ3xtd1aJDGVbOCCpiIPYCPI-Ui1AbCACMF/s1600/The+Landings+Sauv+Blanc+NV.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="462" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQu6kqZ6_MVOfov1tCJ45V68Gpyik5f473DT-QvHLvSQB-q-WMczDvetVag92DDsgGHMxI2UvnsjgnDg7YbQHtpzeROOskiOalJEQ3xtd1aJDGVbOCCpiIPYCPI-Ui1AbCACMF/s200/The+Landings+Sauv+Blanc+NV.JPG" width="61" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>THE LANDINGS MAP SERIES SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016, Adelaide Hills, Australia, 12.9% XD 2g/L, #490680 $15.95 (Tasted October 27, 2017)</b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on July 8, 2017. My notes: </span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">Produced by </span><span style="color: lime;"><a href="http://www.atkinswine.com.au/#wines" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">Atkins Family Vineyards</span></a> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> . Not much information on their website at present time. This SB is penetrating with little nose and flavour. When served chilled it's crystal clean with a ragged rim on top of a thin film. Bright from the first sip with a light warmth to coat the palate then relaxes as a light chalk takes over. Main flavour is of unripe/young gooseberries with no hint of sweet. The next sip offers temporary relief from a building bitterness. Share with salty crackers or a similar appetizer. Anchovies and pepperoni on a cheesy pizza could be a partner. 78</span></i><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.spier.co.za/" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">SPIER</span></a><span style="color: white;"> SIGNATURE CHARDONNAY 2017, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 13.0% XD 4g/L, #487181 $11.95 (Tasted October 7, 2017)</span></b></span></div>
<div>
<b></b><br /></div>
<div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5oNZXrVR6-htJY3X2LPokIwvChgx6QMWU9CjtIn3yWbVQf8q5N9cHP6qDgGMjcFuNKf4Ny3wo2HhnCmbSwbsIr6hEirvC68-3BP1EaCjIYhgsPObIaiVC4Qx1f3nIdwdLlwCs/s1600/Spier+Chardonnay+2017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="206" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5oNZXrVR6-htJY3X2LPokIwvChgx6QMWU9CjtIn3yWbVQf8q5N9cHP6qDgGMjcFuNKf4Ny3wo2HhnCmbSwbsIr6hEirvC68-3BP1EaCjIYhgsPObIaiVC4Qx1f3nIdwdLlwCs/s200/Spier+Chardonnay+2017.JPG" width="65" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A General listing. </span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">My notes: A pale yellow that swirls a firm ragged film dropping slow tears. Serve chilled for its delicate doughy scent building to a mild apricot at 14oC. A touch of caramel and a hint of sweet pea opens up to a surprising tang quickly subsiding leaving a lemon/lime flavour, chalk dry with noticeable fullness. Have with Asian sweet and sour chicken with pineapple chunks or </span><a href="http://rasamalaysia.com/shrimp-tempura-bento/"><span style="color: lime;">shrimp tempura bento</span></a><span style="color: white;"> . </span></span></i><i style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Enjoyable as a casual sipper for its long finish. 84</span></i></div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><i></i><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMMST5LJFt-2kVNSVmfT1-DWAcY2nS6pnOa6q9Uam6cDZ-Rm85ObAL6qFeSjHGSEEK71W70sIQrTysXHnIRVZT-ONgBlZWcOwQhiH-l_FVjktCPErGytiCR1xlbNd8j9_wFZIh/s1600/Roots+1+Carmenere+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="170" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMMST5LJFt-2kVNSVmfT1-DWAcY2nS6pnOa6q9Uam6cDZ-Rm85ObAL6qFeSjHGSEEK71W70sIQrTysXHnIRVZT-ONgBlZWcOwQhiH-l_FVjktCPErGytiCR1xlbNd8j9_wFZIh/s200/Roots+1+Carmenere+2015.JPG" width="58" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: lime;"><a href="http://www.root1.com/" target="_blank">ROOT: 1</a> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> CARMENÈRE COLCHAGUA 2015, Colchagua, Chile, 13.5% XD 5g/L, #350546 $10.95* (Tasted October 2, 2017)</span></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b></b><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A General listing *priced until October 8, 2017 - regular price $12.95. <i>My notes: A black plum shade that lays a gripping film eventually dropping several slow tears. A sniff senses an initial blackberry slowly building into a lighter version releasing sharp jabs and for a short time. A quaff lines the mouth with dry berry paired with a warm brightness with some appeal. Fruit is reserved slow to develop making this a snack red: pepperoni stick/pizza or balance with Texas chili. Sipped beforehand it could put focus on following fuller and softer reds. Cellaring would be optimistic although price could encourage laying down a case. 85</i></span></span></div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaHa0TJkYG71-zh9O4FWcPlp23xsIC8WGLQu1s3tXZfYWZHjakN057bOc6SJvXRqsl5xnBqYDn9f9S3j3YnrSsNjwjBbmgj7sITOgYsmNJiPNLsFlRZO0nQ86Rfs_j4Z6Xys4d/s1600/Crios+Torrontes+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="559" data-original-width="169" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaHa0TJkYG71-zh9O4FWcPlp23xsIC8WGLQu1s3tXZfYWZHjakN057bOc6SJvXRqsl5xnBqYDn9f9S3j3YnrSsNjwjBbmgj7sITOgYsmNJiPNLsFlRZO0nQ86Rfs_j4Z6Xys4d/s200/Crios+Torrontes+2016.JPG" width="60" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.susanabalbowines.com.ar/" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">SUSANA BALBO</span></a><span style="color: white;"> CRIOS TORRONTÉS 2016, Mendoza, Argentina, 13.0% XD 2g/L, #001834 $13.95 (Tasted October 9, 2017)</span></b></span><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
</span></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on April 3, 2017. </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My notes: A pale blond that leaves a light film and a wrinkled meniscus that shrinks to nothing. Nary a scent to tempt the nostrils and dry as chalk on the palate. A concentration of delicate fumes form a moderate finish. The serving temperature and a balance of light citrus leaves a favourable impression. Save for the summer patio – possibly adding a squirt of lime, lemon or cranberry. 82 </span></i><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>DON'T HESITATE SHIRAZ 2015, McLaren Vale, Australia, 15% XD 2g/L, #434159 $17.95 (Tasted October 23, 2017)</b></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY37ih25MJq_w7AsT6Wp6YieNxXVzsGJsgqJa_5b3kGPy2WDD48LNO-SHGgky49iwzpgfx5LGQV-XpEHpwUkc7yXmtWERCZZWCO0IhMODKT8pvdJYvXLBbpa83kF05utzz6eAs/s1600/Gnarly+Head+Pinto+Noir.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY37ih25MJq_w7AsT6Wp6YieNxXVzsGJsgqJa_5b3kGPy2WDD48LNO-SHGgky49iwzpgfx5LGQV-XpEHpwUkc7yXmtWERCZZWCO0IhMODKT8pvdJYvXLBbpa83kF05utzz6eAs/s1600/Gnarly+Head+Pinto+Noir.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP94DGYrYQDF-d8P-C9XAzrEEBRGmbq2MwdecpfbiG_zTnEwKF0scwPFXBCfCMIh_nS7V-1nxUaDOHVeKBS8qauHkRWlmjsC-SVSdrDkMQmZEyvIzM8zNaX44v7GgCgREkUXBQ/s1600/Dont+Hesitate+Shirz+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="185" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP94DGYrYQDF-d8P-C9XAzrEEBRGmbq2MwdecpfbiG_zTnEwKF0scwPFXBCfCMIh_nS7V-1nxUaDOHVeKBS8qauHkRWlmjsC-SVSdrDkMQmZEyvIzM8zNaX44v7GgCgREkUXBQ/s200/Dont+Hesitate+Shirz+2015.JPG" width="61" /></a></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Released by Vintages on August 19, 2017. </span></span></span><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;">My notes: A viscous film immediately runs a dozen long slow legs. An opaque dark blackberry conveys a sombre character intended to provoke a slow introduction, a thoughtful pause rather than a rush to judgement. The first sip is well balanced, full-bodied and full flavoured to match 99% of blood soaked beef or hoofed game. Enjoyable as a sipper the finish has an appealing smoothness without dominating a herbal accented meal. Believe the label – buy it, taste it, position it in your library and cellar some. 93</i></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>GNARLY HEAD PINOT NOIR 2015, California, USA, 13.5% D 8g/L, #358911 $15.95 (Tasted October 5, 2017)</b></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY37ih25MJq_w7AsT6Wp6YieNxXVzsGJsgqJa_5b3kGPy2WDD48LNO-SHGgky49iwzpgfx5LGQV-XpEHpwUkc7yXmtWERCZZWCO0IhMODKT8pvdJYvXLBbpa83kF05utzz6eAs/s1600/Gnarly+Head+Pinto+Noir.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="171" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY37ih25MJq_w7AsT6Wp6YieNxXVzsGJsgqJa_5b3kGPy2WDD48LNO-SHGgky49iwzpgfx5LGQV-XpEHpwUkc7yXmtWERCZZWCO0IhMODKT8pvdJYvXLBbpa83kF05utzz6eAs/s200/Gnarly+Head+Pinto+Noir.JPG" width="57" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing. <i>My notes: From Delicato Vineyards. A light, smoke scented red cherry is apparent on initial sniff. A swirl leaves a silky layer flowing a ring of fast tears. I suggest quaffing for a </i><i>concentration of a balanced fruit, smoke and tender body – much to be appreciated rather than analyzing immediately. Pair with veal, pork tenderloin, ham steak or duck/turkey. Aerating may mellow </i><i>increase body at the expense of overall flavour. Taste now for its enjoyable sharpness and length then serve an alternate with the meal although we served with our Thanksgiving dinner buying ahead to take advantage of the current value. 88</i><i> </i></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY37ih25MJq_w7AsT6Wp6YieNxXVzsGJsgqJa_5b3kGPy2WDD48LNO-SHGgky49iwzpgfx5LGQV-XpEHpwUkc7yXmtWERCZZWCO0IhMODKT8pvdJYvXLBbpa83kF05utzz6eAs/s1600/Gnarly+Head+Pinto+Noir.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">
</span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xNxezIchNlCrtAfyGU7pMg9DIY1MNA4PuWrx77IQ6aObBoW8rELeqmJR3vgWoponlEmLen3pkauRWLUMHmOiUhEneZiQSkk1NZVjkCIbqSYKZqxwrrPD8E8KUnY8P5_n7BdH/s1600/Brazin+Old+Zin+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1515" data-original-width="468" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xNxezIchNlCrtAfyGU7pMg9DIY1MNA4PuWrx77IQ6aObBoW8rELeqmJR3vgWoponlEmLen3pkauRWLUMHmOiUhEneZiQSkk1NZVjkCIbqSYKZqxwrrPD8E8KUnY8P5_n7BdH/s200/Brazin+Old+Zin+2014.JPG" width="61" /></a></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>BRAZIN (B)OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 2014, Lodi, California, 14.5% XD 4g/L, #256750 $18.75 (Tasted October 26, 2017)</b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on May 13, 2017 from Delicato Vineyards. <i>My notes: </i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"><i>Bright and enjoyably
penetrating from the first sip. The warmth is maintained throughout supporting
a rich blackberry and dry finish. The film has a viscosity that leaves a rim of
slow tears with some immediate wrinkling. Grilled pork ribs are recommended – I
would expand that to beef ribs, a savoury stew and pulled pork. Has the depth
of aged vines with the sparkle of youth and still some cellaring potential. Swish, swirl and swallow… you’ll enjoy. 90 </i></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRjPsREkVL-U1ja8FgbRHmSZ_SY6sh_2ts1_Hh8uGB-UZPWPU_0mgWk1uTRL_1gyk8EPMHjQIDhfgCOIG0w0AuK1ONmL9yoJhGLQRvBME9SZQ9M6Ig8sCGf4ZVmeXgTPJUXLmW/s1600/Gnarly+Head+OV+Zin+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1419" data-original-width="421" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRjPsREkVL-U1ja8FgbRHmSZ_SY6sh_2ts1_Hh8uGB-UZPWPU_0mgWk1uTRL_1gyk8EPMHjQIDhfgCOIG0w0AuK1ONmL9yoJhGLQRvBME9SZQ9M6Ig8sCGf4ZVmeXgTPJUXLmW/s200/Gnarly+Head+OV+Zin+2015.JPG" width="58" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">GNARLY
HEAD OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 2015, California, USA,
14.5% D 7g/L, #</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">678698 $17.95 (Tasted October 19, 2017)</span></b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">Released by Vintages on April 3, 2017. Produced
by Delicato Vineyards. </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: black; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My notes: A deep blackberry colour, smooth with a furry texture,
immediately warming that follows the throat for a long finish. A bright tang holds
the palate’s attention start to end. Sip solo for its balanced blends of
berries, herbal spice and drying fullness then follow on with a mains of
sirloin steak, liver and onions or standing rib. Cellar several years to soften
sharpness or aerate before serving. An expressive red deserving separate focus. 91a</span></span></i><br />
<br /><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"><b>BLISS
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015, California, USA,
13.5% XD 5g/L, #</b></span><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"><b>512772 $18.95 (Tasted October 19, 2017</b></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjAXQQXZj6zh8HUTBiMBNKk8W7eFCyn4IBxjFVQpObuaZ-hTCA1HO0gWFN4EKv96lsq5sdj0qxwhrFuVpD2P1fYh7bnvRvuighekrhEO_WoBUBDh23e8B8UG5IErJmOK3OUM5O/s1600/Bliss+Sauv+Blanc+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1480" data-original-width="464" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjAXQQXZj6zh8HUTBiMBNKk8W7eFCyn4IBxjFVQpObuaZ-hTCA1HO0gWFN4EKv96lsq5sdj0qxwhrFuVpD2P1fYh7bnvRvuighekrhEO_WoBUBDh23e8B8UG5IErJmOK3OUM5O/s200/Bliss+Sauv+Blanc+2015.JPG" width="62" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">Released by Vintages on August 19, 2017. A product of Wineteam, Inc and rated 90 by Jim
Gordon, Wine </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Enthusiast, April 1, 2017. </span><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;">My notes: A swirl leaves a thin film hanging from a finely wrinkled rim. A fine grassy citrus aroma is noticeable when offchill (14oC). Continued sipping builds a creamy layer, with a sumptuous sweetness and polite tang both cracker and hummus/dip ready. The finish builds then maintains a prominent chalk touch. Enjoyable for its bright and dry contrast. 83</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiNEa5ucTA9sLxAujehhEp9yEecFoDMltqVAi6qfhvMH2HtB0vY8VxUK_FWsnfVoHLdWPQ1R205B2gDWuMwSak_e1fW0MrULaAetWkEtinEBa0TWIhUv-nGKyd4ZnTnVFCQLH_/s1600/Foss+Marai++NV+XD.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1541" data-original-width="506" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiNEa5ucTA9sLxAujehhEp9yEecFoDMltqVAi6qfhvMH2HtB0vY8VxUK_FWsnfVoHLdWPQ1R205B2gDWuMwSak_e1fW0MrULaAetWkEtinEBa0TWIhUv-nGKyd4ZnTnVFCQLH_/s200/Foss+Marai++NV+XD.JPG" width="65" /></a><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">
<span style="background-color: black;"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">FOSS MARAI EXTRA DRY NV, Veneto, Italy,
11.5% D
14g/L, #</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">729392 $19.95 (Tasted October 21, 2017)</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">Released by Vintages on April 3, 2017. </span></span></span><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: black;">My notes: ‘Exuberance’ comes to mind when popping the cork. Large, small with extreme volume in rapidly rising bubbles – from tiny to large rushing to the rim in Granny Smith effervescence. Colour is a clear almond. Sipping brings an aroma and fruit flavour quickly to the palate laying down a fresh tartness to quench while pairing with a complete cheese and salty cracker range. Clink glasses and adlib a blessing as the lively spritz partners with nibbles - stuffed mushrooms, cheddar and bacon wrapped asparagus, also seared garlic shrimp. Entertainment value is tops while you gulp the last mouthful. 90</i></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #333333; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">
<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br />
<!--[endif]--></span></span></div>
<b><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></b>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-46882105797932126042017-10-01T14:25:00.000-04:002017-10-30T12:16:34.412-04:00October 2017 wines<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>October wines: 15 tasted of 15</i></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVNNfK5AOwVtXv8sdedOROryKhtJ_CzkbfJer6d3srFAsc4f0Bs1yuBPuhFJb2hdihnrPJ0k4cYsOEWdAk5MznoNtc2AOWNvFV1MeRD4fBHpJh5VYUb4PmNTGvlAE4fm8PxWgX/s1600/Chile+Pic+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="453" data-original-width="604" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVNNfK5AOwVtXv8sdedOROryKhtJ_CzkbfJer6d3srFAsc4f0Bs1yuBPuhFJb2hdihnrPJ0k4cYsOEWdAk5MznoNtc2AOWNvFV1MeRD4fBHpJh5VYUb4PmNTGvlAE4fm8PxWgX/s640/Chile+Pic+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: small;">Exposed strata, Chile</span></b></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-size: large;"><b></b><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><b></b><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Cheers, Ww</span></span></span></i></div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">LINEUP: Reds, Whites, Rosés
and Bubblies:</span></span></b></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-size: large;"><b></b><br /></span></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i style="background-color: black;">Sur de los Andes Premium Blend Malbec/ Cabernet Sauvignon 2010,<span style="margin: 0px;"> 92-3</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V, Mendoza, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=411298&ITEM_NUMBER=411298&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">411298</span></a><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$15.95</i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: black;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">McManis Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2015,<span style="margin: 0px;"> 90-2</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>California, USA, #</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">212126</span><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$19.95</span></i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="background-color: black;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px; margin: 0px;">Oscar’s Estate Vineyard Shiraz/Viognier2013</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px; margin: 0px;">,<span style="margin: 0px;"> 89a-1</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V, Barossa Valley, Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=287961&ITEM_NUMBER=287961&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">287961</span></a><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$18.95</span></i></b></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i style="background-color: black;">Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2016, 87-1 -- V, Boekenhoutskloof, South Africa, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=595280&ITEM_NUMBER=595280&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: lime;">595280</span></a> $15.95</i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">Woodwork Pinot Noir 2015, 83a<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Sonoma, California,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#</span></i></b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: lime;">428839</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$17.45</span></span></i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: black;"><i><span style="color: white; font-family: "times new roman";">Marco Zunino Expresion Reserva Malbec 2014,<span style="margin: 0px;"> 82</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V,Mendoza, Argentina,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">494575</span><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: lime;"> </span> </span>$17.95</span></i></b></span></li>
</ul>
<ul><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<br />
<li><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">De Wetshof Limestone Hill Unwooded Chardonnay 2016, 91-2 -- V, Robertson, South Africa, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=419622&ITEM_NUMBER=419622&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: lime;">419622</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $16.95</span></b></i></span></li>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;">J. Lohr Riverstone Arroyo Seco Monterey Chardonnay 2016, 91-2 -- Monterey, California, <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span><span style="color: lime;">#</span><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=258699&ITEM_NUMBER=258699&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">258699</span></a><span style="color: white;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$19.95</span></span></span></span></span></span></i></b></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="background-color: black;">Château de Nages Vieilles Vignes Costières de Nîmes 2014, 90-1 -- V, Rhône, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=479659&ITEM_NUMBER=479659&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">479659</span></a> $19.95</b></span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i style="background-color: black;">Root: 1 Sauvignon Blanc 2016, 89-2 -- G, Casablanca Valley, Chile, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=445882&ITEM_NUMBER=445882&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: lime;">445882</span></a> $12.95</i></b></span></li>
<li><i><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">Beringer Founder' Estate Chardonnay 2015, 87-1 -- G, California, USA, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=534230&ITEM_NUMBER=534230&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: lime;">534230</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $17.95</span></b></span></i></li>
<li><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="line-height: 25.68px; margin: 0px;">Chloe Chardonnay 2015,<span style="margin: 0px;"> 82</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G, <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Sonoma County, California, </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="line-height: 25.68px; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="color: white;">#</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=392597&ITEM_NUMBER=392597&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">392597</span></a><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: lime;"> </span><span style="color: white;"> </span></span><span style="color: white;">$18.95 </span></span></i></span></b></li>
<li><i><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">Pierre-Luc Bouchard Muscadet Sèvre & Maine sur Lie 2015, 80 -- V, Loire, France, #</span><span style="color: lime;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=082461&ITEM_NUMBER=082461&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: lime;">082461</span></a> </span><span style="color: white;">$14.95</span></span></b></i></li>
</div>
</ul>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span>
</span><br />
<ul><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
</div>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><i><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Elyssia Gran Cuvée Brut Cava NR, 91-2 -- V, Penèdes, Spain, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=392548&ITEM_NUMBER=392548&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">392548</span></a> $19.9519.95</span></b></i></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><i style="background-color: black;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="background-color: black;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Martini &
Rossi Asti NV,<span style="margin: 0px;"> 85</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G, </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Italy, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=361790&ITEM_NUMBER=361790&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">361790</span></a><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>(200gm)$4.95</span></i></b></span><i style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: times;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></span></li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: small;">(V - Vintages, G - General, O - Other, r-v<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>- Rating-Value, a - aerated, c - cellar, NR - Not Recommended)</span></i></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-size: small;"></span></i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">TASTINGS:</span></span></b></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj-Ia2nz3Yl5GxeqT2NwKu34Ei5QnHn7pgVpLy3egpK-uAmBS3OwngcAeT9KaaqxBo7ozznhazTslZ3dTXmK0LDa7zWquXuTA7RmCGUfezBy-ERwPOf-3StqRkVXxteRGrmyhJ/s1600/Chateau+de+Nages+2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="518" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj-Ia2nz3Yl5GxeqT2NwKu34Ei5QnHn7pgVpLy3egpK-uAmBS3OwngcAeT9KaaqxBo7ozznhazTslZ3dTXmK0LDa7zWquXuTA7RmCGUfezBy-ERwPOf-3StqRkVXxteRGrmyhJ/s200/Chateau+de+Nages+2015.jpg" width="64" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>CHÂTEAU DE NAGES VIEILLES VIGNES COSTIÈRES DE NÎMES 2014, Rhône, France, 13.0% XD 5g/L, #479659 $19.95 (Tasted August 17. 2017)</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> <br /> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on February 18, 2017. Rated 91 by Jeb Dunnuck, (robertparker.com) March 3, 2016. <i>My notes: A gold brick yellow. A judicious blend of 40% Roussanne, 30% Grenache Blanc and 15% Clairette. The rest is Viognier and Bourboulenc. Tears cluster around ripples in the rim slowly forming then dropping. The first sip has an appealing quince cleansing the palate with a slight acid. Paired well with rigatoni and chicken slices buried in a creamy Monterey Jack sauce. Additional flavours of broccoli flowers and chunks of asparagus complemented a good sprinkling of grated parmesan as a topping. Some warmth could be sensed from a moderate alcohol level. Serve chilled then allow to build expression. 90</i></span></span></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><br />PIERRE-LUC BOUCHAUD MUSCADET SÈVRE & MAINE SUR LIE 2015, Loire, France, 12% XD 2g/L, #082461 $14.95 (Tasted August 21, 2017)</b></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times";"><b></b><span style="font-size: large;"></span><b></b><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QNjYXOe0-TmLZzzE9ztuuUmBz1RMemgsV7bt34QmMS0qoo2N-rU6H2Ie8r_TMpTiFOfPYSWZMOUatngidl0xDK8gwvZWKfhEGciypyxjq85ru5b3LS4yQVzsmFSOJeAHceFY/s1600/Pierre+Luc+Bouchard+Muscadet+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="440" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QNjYXOe0-TmLZzzE9ztuuUmBz1RMemgsV7bt34QmMS0qoo2N-rU6H2Ie8r_TMpTiFOfPYSWZMOUatngidl0xDK8gwvZWKfhEGciypyxjq85ru5b3LS4yQVzsmFSOJeAHceFY/s200/Pierre+Luc+Bouchard+Muscadet+2015.JPG" width="55" /></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Release by Vintages on July 22, 2017 and Rated 89 by Michael Godel(winealign.com) November 30, 2016. <i>My notes: A faded grassy-green-yellow tainted with little aroma poured from the bottle. Nicely tart with slight lime and predominant chalk for a first impression. Served chilled there is hope for more… there’s a short finish ending with a mineral base and a bright touch. A flexible ‘seafood’ white or hot patio sipper. Add an ice bucket and a slice of lime if you’re slow on the sip. 80</i></span></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="color: black; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></span></div>
<div>
<span lang="FR-CA" style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b>ELYSSIA GRAN CUVÉE BRUT CAVA, Penedes, Spain, 12.0%
XD<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>11g/L, #</b></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">392548<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$19.95<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>(Tasted August 15, 2017)</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKExUrSEYfeOWwKO4IQWoVjdXx-GcoasBlsTdGi4Min5AWGFTlDEEojwRBtJ2wIqaUD3pVMb7knr1tPkknyq76_NUMvUiU6Fzd2tlRXk9t9bGUKbQ-FzQHLMMQotlrGU8oeQwg/s1600/Elyssia+Gran+Brut+NR.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="531" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKExUrSEYfeOWwKO4IQWoVjdXx-GcoasBlsTdGi4Min5AWGFTlDEEojwRBtJ2wIqaUD3pVMb7knr1tPkknyq76_NUMvUiU6Fzd2tlRXk9t9bGUKbQ-FzQHLMMQotlrGU8oeQwg/s200/Elyssia+Gran+Brut+NR.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="66" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKExUrSEYfeOWwKO4IQWoVjdXx-GcoasBlsTdGi4Min5AWGFTlDEEojwRBtJ2wIqaUD3pVMb7knr1tPkknyq76_NUMvUiU6Fzd2tlRXk9t9bGUKbQ-FzQHLMMQotlrGU8oeQwg/s1600/Elyssia+Gran+Brut+NR.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on August 5, 2017. <i>My notes: From large to micro bubbles playfully jostle on opening making this a pleasure to share with a crowd. Also pleasant for its delicate almond and pear scent with bountiful bubbles adding to the brightness. The </i><i>colour </i><i>has a true golden gleam conveying a sense of richness. The first sip builds expanding flavour and textures for a unique start to a long finish. Suitable for a toasty beginning of a special occasion, as a cooling sipper on a summer patio or a morning wakeup with a slice of warm buttered rye or grapefruit. 91</i></span></div>
<div>
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">MARTINI & ROSSI ASTI</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>NV, Italy, 7%<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>S<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>82g/L,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#361790 (200gm)<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$4.95<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>(Tasted September 19, 2017</span></span></b></span></div>
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSSSqEL190CVjegl5qBzEqA4XOSjlnYTx1MGHfLMgKTQmZqt3vnN6Ven30Lz99n-xNl8MkD_BEPWkk4j0Kb4rxEiNxdYJHoacdDqeky4FgK0E2EOvpgpSSABwXSg1liJvFKYn/s1600/Martini+Asti+DOCG.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="173" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSSSqEL190CVjegl5qBzEqA4XOSjlnYTx1MGHfLMgKTQmZqt3vnN6Ven30Lz99n-xNl8MkD_BEPWkk4j0Kb4rxEiNxdYJHoacdDqeky4FgK0E2EOvpgpSSABwXSg1liJvFKYn/s200/Martini+Asti+DOCG.JPG" width="63" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">A General listing. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">My notes: M</span></i></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>ainly large bubbles bursting on opening settling quickly to a sparse effervescence. A modest nose with a healthy dose of sweetener. Difficult to recognize any accompanying fruit neither at first sip nor as nominal ’flavour’ builds. Finish is short lacking boldness and length. A toaster for small events, potable and easily portable but not to impress. Sip slowly and solo. 85 </i></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times";"><span style="font-size: small;"><b></b><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 11px 0px;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKExUrSEYfeOWwKO4IQWoVjdXx-GcoasBlsTdGi4Min5AWGFTlDEEojwRBtJ2wIqaUD3pVMb7knr1tPkknyq76_NUMvUiU6Fzd2tlRXk9t9bGUKbQ-FzQHLMMQotlrGU8oeQwg/s1600/Elyssia+Gran+Brut+NR.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2RQdQ6E2kgxwwTcCQQdEQBlu9toz4Y65YV4hONVQsyNmZ3vDQt57BS10_9f2_fgWjO1ljp5SGBqummjNAeF5f_GXeihb4UE7t6yRTJF5m0BLTxurpzSRgiLqQ7Ah8xsypNCA/s1600/De+Wetshop+Limestone+Hill+Chard+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="163" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2RQdQ6E2kgxwwTcCQQdEQBlu9toz4Y65YV4hONVQsyNmZ3vDQt57BS10_9f2_fgWjO1ljp5SGBqummjNAeF5f_GXeihb4UE7t6yRTJF5m0BLTxurpzSRgiLqQ7Ah8xsypNCA/s200/De+Wetshop+Limestone+Hill+Chard+2016.JPG" width="61" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>DE WETSHOF LIMESTONE HILL UNWOODED CHARDONNAY 2016, Robertson, South Africa, 14.0% XD 4g/L, #419622 $16.95 (Tasted September 5, 2017)</b></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on August 19, 2017. <i>My notes: Rated 91 by James Molesworth winespectator.com (December 15, 2016). A delicate lemon shade with a moderate film wrinkled at the rim and receding slowly. The fragrance is appealing with a tender sweet pea showing off against a fragile mineral. The first sip has some sweetness - enough to accentuate a tangy residue forming an extra dry finish. Extra body comes forward as temperature rises to 15oC. A luscious solo sipper and excellent companion to seared scallops or Tiger shrimp. 91</i></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 11px 0px;">
<span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i></i></span><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><i></i><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 11px 0px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwywolO4xcDuZkatZeQnmjMLUyC2kvPfqFGl2e01t-ViyL7_L54D4N0AnJe6K1xliDLjsOVgbVtE6JfXhxbqGo0epdSQWLRYTUcKARC2IyyZbcxINcFI4SFpgLK7ChBvGVvSp1/s1600/Porcupine+Ridge+Syrah+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="141" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwywolO4xcDuZkatZeQnmjMLUyC2kvPfqFGl2e01t-ViyL7_L54D4N0AnJe6K1xliDLjsOVgbVtE6JfXhxbqGo0epdSQWLRYTUcKARC2IyyZbcxINcFI4SFpgLK7ChBvGVvSp1/s200/Porcupine+Ridge+Syrah+2016.JPG" width="55" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>PORCUPINE RIDGE SYRAH 2016, Boekenhoutskloof, South Africa, 14.5% XD 2g/L, #595280 (Tasted September 3, 2017)</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"></span><b></b><br /></span>
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages - date not recorded. </span></span><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>My notes: The 2015 vintage was tasted in July this year with a rating of 91. This vintage retains the warm centre but with less defined fruit and balance. The colour is a deep ruby and flavour is edged with black/blue berries. A swirl lays a thin film that spreads quickly etching rugged islands. The first sip bites deeply carrying flavours of berry bramble. The bite continues until only warmth and bramble remain. Could be a solo sipper unless there’s a mis-swallow then the bite may have an unwelcomed penetration. Better with nippy cheddar or bacon on garlic bread. Aerating is recommended. 88a</i></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></i></div>
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 11px 0px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXMOrZ2mx-q1citqwTmj4NnNnzgYsI2YDvC2Nl6T_li9vnqJghu9rlidq-H_eQ-MTt51KLoIz2W2zP-4U1H7_HNodIX_647nOYLZOMLDUtcGJ2-GYsjhaZpKeXARhFph-awpfW/s1600/J+Lohr+Chardonnay+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="161" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXMOrZ2mx-q1citqwTmj4NnNnzgYsI2YDvC2Nl6T_li9vnqJghu9rlidq-H_eQ-MTt51KLoIz2W2zP-4U1H7_HNodIX_647nOYLZOMLDUtcGJ2-GYsjhaZpKeXARhFph-awpfW/s200/J+Lohr+Chardonnay+2016.JPG" width="67" /></span></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>J. LOHR RIVERSTONE CHARDONNAY 2016, Monterey, California, 13.5% XD 3g/L, #258699 $19.95 (Tasted September 4, 2017)</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><br />
<br />
</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Released by Vintages on April 3, 2017.<i> My notes: A touch of butter along with whiffs of mango, lemon and pineapple. Extra dry with a medium viscosity that spreads around the glass leaving broken traces. The first sip includes nosy flavours and a texture that adds a cleansing freshness that would give life to cheddar crisps and stuffed mushrooms. Also pair with salmon burgers or garlic shrimps seared to perfection. The last arch of a moderate film separates slowly. Blended to age. 91</i></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></i></div>
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 11px 0px;">
<span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 11px 0px;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b>SUR DE LOS ANDES PREMIUM BLEND MALBEC/CABERNET
SAUVIGNON 2010</b></span><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b>, Mendoza, Argentina, 14.0%<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>D<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>3g/L, #411298<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$15.95<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>(Tasted September 5, 2017)</b> </span></span></span></span></span><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-AFmZ1vvPSZsk_D-pVZrNgAQ-2NkeBOhRfUE7VINzCz1xH5sAskbBzpzjpi0M0NgQgTfo9fUUq9qfW3OBOivEuZ1Mjl2xv50w9u5c2aSqD1iGv6CrG19VyHMqlTcMkD29U-g0/s1600/Sur+de+los+Andes+Malbec+Cab+Sauv+2010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="163" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-AFmZ1vvPSZsk_D-pVZrNgAQ-2NkeBOhRfUE7VINzCz1xH5sAskbBzpzjpi0M0NgQgTfo9fUUq9qfW3OBOivEuZ1Mjl2xv50w9u5c2aSqD1iGv6CrG19VyHMqlTcMkD29U-g0/s200/Sur+de+los+Andes+Malbec+Cab+Sauv+2010.JPG" width="59" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on August 19, 2017. <i>My notes: Rated 91 by Michael Schachner Wine Enthusiast (May 2014).</i></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>The black of ripe Cabernet Sauvignon grapes with the added density of ripe Malbec juices gives advance notice of a full sipper. A swirl sticks a tight film on the glass that, given a dozen seconds, releases streams of tears. The soft aroma of pressed berries adds to the senses and continues with each sniff. Sharp, chalk dry and warm gives backbone to a long extra dry finish - no sweetness here. Have with rare prime beef or Moroccan marinade sirloin tip - horse radish sauce on the side. </i><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i>Age
for subtle changes but consume when opened.</i> </span></span></span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">.</span> 92 </i></span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><i></i><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 11px 0px;">
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">WOODWORK PINOT NOIR 2015, Sonoma, California, 13.5% D 7g/L, #428839 $17.45 (Tasted August 18, 2017)</span></b></div>
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 11px 0px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFZM1qTyjO3mpCFc2ZHV8mJRiO0cm32sP_pFLEalrK4NRktgIIUTlN73rEBamxASka4UF6LQkYC-UWLKrWeRNfsgY8ajwor7hNlpYoNYOKxIwL0nGawKqS84eHUIJ2vG6Y3wo/s1600/Woodwork+Pinot+Noir+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="174" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFZM1qTyjO3mpCFc2ZHV8mJRiO0cm32sP_pFLEalrK4NRktgIIUTlN73rEBamxASka4UF6LQkYC-UWLKrWeRNfsgY8ajwor7hNlpYoNYOKxIwL0nGawKqS84eHUIJ2vG6Y3wo/s200/Woodwork+Pinot+Noir+2015.JPG" width="58" /></a></div>
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 11px 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing. <i>My notes: A swirl leaves a lightly scented arch that fragments quickly on the glass. There’s a woody accent of dried raspberry stems for a floral fragrance. A tart bite edges a smooth berry blend while aerating mellows a persistent sharpness. A light bodied pinot with a sustained aftertaste. Although modest in most aspects this could have initial appeal to a general crowd. We served with sliced chicken and rigatoni in a cream sauce. Did not pair well with grilled lab chops – perhaps the chops? 83a</i></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 11px 0px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOImqMceZLnuI-dsJse1j4QrxCSSZTpW3EzUojcprR5rOhlRH2O2jNNokfxrKFXbZ0iRBVS8Hu98iR7kvnBD8PgHXliEuEzKPgUPVVB7tvdWW-XvNhJjO-WzhKptQi_004h2tn/s1600/McManus+Cab+Sauv.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="188" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOImqMceZLnuI-dsJse1j4QrxCSSZTpW3EzUojcprR5rOhlRH2O2jNNokfxrKFXbZ0iRBVS8Hu98iR7kvnBD8PgHXliEuEzKPgUPVVB7tvdWW-XvNhJjO-WzhKptQi_004h2tn/s200/McManus+Cab+Sauv.jpg" width="60" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>MCMANIS FAMILY VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015, California, USA, 13.5% XD 2g/L, #212126 $19.95 (Tasted September 21, 2017)</b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><br />
</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Release by Vintages on April 3, 2017. <i>My notes:A black cherry red that swirls a moderate film with a well padded rim. Several tears drop before fragmenting into islands. A light fragrance of cherry and moist earth pleases from the first sip. Stone dry suggests pairing with a savoury stew or a juicy rib portion – there’s a hint of sweetness building on top of youthful warmth. Missing the spice of shiraz but lots of fruit to enjoy. Cellar 5-8 years. 90-2</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i></i><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">CHLOE CHARDONNAY 2015, Sonoma County, California, 13.5% XD 4g/L, #392597</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> $18.95 (Tasted October 25, 2017)</span></b></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 11px 0px;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi2IxO706dVTeF3l60rBrvLfq7cQ132PBfDmjuGUt1gG3WkgM8ekCPtkK7Y9DtqQjZkFdaIoWjx5jKaLhgVWJsV_cnulKbG5OtwIeXEDyTAtr35X24ethO8GJAm1syAMcEiYQV/s1600/Chloe+Chard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi2IxO706dVTeF3l60rBrvLfq7cQ132PBfDmjuGUt1gG3WkgM8ekCPtkK7Y9DtqQjZkFdaIoWjx5jKaLhgVWJsV_cnulKbG5OtwIeXEDyTAtr35X24ethO8GJAm1syAMcEiYQV/s200/Chloe+Chard.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="67" /></a><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> <i>My notes: A light lemon colour with a delicate
lemon nose when served chilled (10oC). The film is thin dropping a few tears
from a fragmenting rim. A sip shows a dry tartness and bright start to a long
finish while leaving the palate with grassy and flat flavoured building as a
meal progresses. Was refreshing when quaffed with grilled maple-bacon salmon
trout wrapped with several tarragon sprigs. A meal white with roast fowl and
grilled seafoods. A drink now. 82</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>BERINGER FOUNDERS' ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2015, California, USA, 13.9% D 9g/L, #534230 $17.95 (Tasted September 28, 2017)</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ-lsNiqjQ7Ttpw0mRr1FpUeakr8NNVE4JehpTcw_No8SCnJjg_3lG25bslWqOUwhdoKdXSvdlvIAFOdm6nvWJ6r9fuVbJ5XBvMrOzcW-A10QEbg3FbSyrIUxcy-E_5qMZDxSG/s1600/Beringer+Chard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="173" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ-lsNiqjQ7Ttpw0mRr1FpUeakr8NNVE4JehpTcw_No8SCnJjg_3lG25bslWqOUwhdoKdXSvdlvIAFOdm6nvWJ6r9fuVbJ5XBvMrOzcW-A10QEbg3FbSyrIUxcy-E_5qMZDxSG/s200/Beringer+Chard.jpg" width="56" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A General listing. <i>My notes:</i></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times";"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>A touch of sweet with sharpness and chalk sets a different direction when picking a pairing for this chardonnay. A mid yellow colour hangs a ring of slow tears illustrating a substantial viscosity. The second and third sip sets up a noticeable cloying not my meal preference although of interest when comparing several samples – cross country, elevations or commercial grades. Sip then enjoy a prolonged finish. Perhaps some caramel will develop if cellared several years. Serve then observe. 87</i></span></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 11px 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; clear: right; color: white; float: right; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivBMV113PiuXn-56CVyGBY-F74t_6vb1Iw8jq1Ge63os-mNYt3qze363RnKNCIUptlPYKPDB7O7ArxSqUh8kSU6wLDFY9ZH_IZoaEvAqRBcHU6RXDdTQTL6vXlLe3rjtsmTsqy/s1600/Root1+SB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivBMV113PiuXn-56CVyGBY-F74t_6vb1Iw8jq1Ge63os-mNYt3qze363RnKNCIUptlPYKPDB7O7ArxSqUh8kSU6wLDFY9ZH_IZoaEvAqRBcHU6RXDdTQTL6vXlLe3rjtsmTsqy/s1600/Root1+SB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="163" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivBMV113PiuXn-56CVyGBY-F74t_6vb1Iw8jq1Ge63os-mNYt3qze363RnKNCIUptlPYKPDB7O7ArxSqUh8kSU6wLDFY9ZH_IZoaEvAqRBcHU6RXDdTQTL6vXlLe3rjtsmTsqy/s200/Root1+SB.jpg" width="53" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>ROOT: 1 SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016, Casablanca Valley, Chile, 12.0% XD 2g/L, #445882 $12.95 (Tasted September 27, 2017)</b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">A General listing. <i>My notes: A chilled Root:1 bottle frosted and newly opened to pair with strips of marinated chicken breast or grilled garlic shrimp over warmed bruschetta - perfect to welcome guests. A mid yellow showing off a mellow banana scent touched by the tang of crushed lemon. Medium bodied and smooth, with enough brightness between sips to carry through to a clean pleasing finish. A complement for a garden event accompanied with a choice of Carmenère, Pinot Noir and chilled Spring rosés. Without the gooseberry of a kiwi sauvignon blanc but a citrus leaning Chilean version. Put down a case to see how it ages. 89</i></span></span></span></span><span style="clear: right; color: white; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">A General listing. <i> My notes:</i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivBMV113PiuXn-56CVyGBY-F74t_6vb1Iw8jq1Ge63os-mNYt3qze363RnKNCIUptlPYKPDB7O7ArxSqUh8kSU6wLDFY9ZH_IZoaEvAqRBcHU6RXDdTQTL6vXlLe3rjtsmTsqy/s1600/Root1+SB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivBMV113PiuXn-56CVyGBY-F74t_6vb1Iw8jq1Ge63os-mNYt3qze363RnKNCIUptlPYKPDB7O7ArxSqUh8kSU6wLDFY9ZH_IZoaEvAqRBcHU6RXDdTQTL6vXlLe3rjtsmTsqy/s1600/Root1+SB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><span style="background-color: black; color: #b09600; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times";"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i><u><sub><sup><strike><br /></strike></sup></sub></u></i></b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">MARCO ZUNINO EXPRESIÓN RESERVA MALBEC 2014, Mendoza, Argentina, 14.2% XD 2g/L, #494575 $17.95 (Tasted September 19, 2017)</span></b></span></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 11px 0px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1w-7AgFXI77Rn9AdD4kK8heNSi3YF25EfGejzILe7XG6SNSuxXpLwxciJHSbHh2S2wNdLFewHs0Ba-ijuUBWiJG4rW8zOZEnQEEsdo3H6zAeS-nNBg-jMuB3_Ec2ndlROhTDe/s1600/Marco+Kusino+2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="160" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1w-7AgFXI77Rn9AdD4kK8heNSi3YF25EfGejzILe7XG6SNSuxXpLwxciJHSbHh2S2wNdLFewHs0Ba-ijuUBWiJG4rW8zOZEnQEEsdo3H6zAeS-nNBg-jMuB3_Ec2ndlROhTDe/s200/Marco+Kusino+2014.jpg" width="53" /></a></div>
</div>
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 11px 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: #006000; font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Released by Vintages on September 2, 2017. <i>My notes: Rated 92 by James Suckling ( jamessuckling.com), May 20, 2016. A nose hinting of peppermint with black cherries and a colour matching charcoal stained weathered adobe - or mahogamy. The first sniff predicts a long dry finish with an acrid edge. A swirl runs a firm film with rounded arch and pronounced tears. Raw to the taste buds needing a tray of pepperoni sticks or bacon wrapped anchovies for balance. Aerating shifts focus to a smoother texture retaining the prior rawness. Pair with Moroccan strip sirloin or savoury ribs. Past cellaring. 82</i></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #006000;"><i><span style="color: #b00000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></i><b></b><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 11px 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>OSCAR'S ESTATE VINEYARD SHIRAZ/VIOGNIER 2013, Barossa Valley, Australia, 15.0% XD 2g/L, #287961 $18.95 (Tasted October 15, 2017)</b></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCl1a7V6GAPvRYG7YYJkxSPhtxaWKCS3HpEyHkFDP-VdD1bbXd5DLoqv0d8xnbVNHrAqTeSONKx5DO0zg8dXP1AKkCofCCBOxgVj6X5EBOqeeVyd2fRA2OmFHr2Ak9eUf7r8FT/s1600/Oscars+ShirazViognier.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="168" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCl1a7V6GAPvRYG7YYJkxSPhtxaWKCS3HpEyHkFDP-VdD1bbXd5DLoqv0d8xnbVNHrAqTeSONKx5DO0zg8dXP1AKkCofCCBOxgVj6X5EBOqeeVyd2fRA2OmFHr2Ak9eUf7r8FT/s200/Oscars+ShirazViognier.jpg" width="56" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on February 18, 2017. </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My notes: A product of Small Gully Wines. Rated 92 by James Suckling,( jamessuckling.com) May 20, 2016 and 89 by David Lawrason (winealign.com) June 10 2015. The colour is a blackened ruby. A sniff receives a soft cherry highlighted by a woody berry blend, pleasing and well balanced. A swirl brings a thin veil fragmenting at the rim and covering the glass. Airing twenty minutes the second swallow dries the palate leaving a mixed berry bramble flavour. Replenish with a quaff for a sipper with enough body to pair with a broiled roast or T-bone. Aerating/airing is prerequisite for full enjoyment of this red - sip or pair. Nearing the end of cellaring. 89a</span></i></div>
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 11px 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 11px 0px;">
</div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b></b><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></i></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></span>Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-64914308379631076522017-09-01T10:00:00.000-04:002017-09-03T14:14:38.199-04:00September 2017 wines<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">September </span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">2017 wines – 15 tasted of 15</span></i></span></span><br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLKEuaFkCscFGbWjgCKG2AoFX3v-8ThXO-EZ-HYKglaLK3mlJ6pfSLX3I4ZJiv_STTRVFJgrCJCEHtHZKeEL_1I7Vq-xIpmFG73YAEgBu0GxPMdMzb2IenmbrMVRBIaEzBQe0s/s1600/Bolivia+2+3x2+120.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="360" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLKEuaFkCscFGbWjgCKG2AoFX3v-8ThXO-EZ-HYKglaLK3mlJ6pfSLX3I4ZJiv_STTRVFJgrCJCEHtHZKeEL_1I7Vq-xIpmFG73YAEgBu0GxPMdMzb2IenmbrMVRBIaEzBQe0s/s640/Bolivia+2+3x2+120.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><b style="background-color: black;"> South American Treasure Hunt </b></span></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i><b></b><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br /><br />Cheers, Ww</i><br /><b><br />LINEUP: </b>Reds, Whites, Bubblies:</span></span></span></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Zuccardi Serie A Malbec 2015, 88-1 -- V, Uco Valley, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=167619&ITEM_NUMBER=167619&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: yellow;">167619</span></a> $16.95</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>Monte Zovo Sa’ Solin Ripasso Valpolicella 2014, 87 -- V, Veneto, Italy, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=650713&ITEM_NUMBER=650713&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: yellow;">650713</span></a> $18.95</b></i></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">KWV Cathedral Cellar
Shiraz 2014</span></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">, 85<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V,
Western Cape, S. Africa,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=561142&ITEM_NUMBER=561142&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">561142</span></a> $16.95</span></span></i></b></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Sterling Vintner’s Merlot 2014, 84 -- G, California, USA, #<span style="color: lime;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=622837&ITEM_NUMBER=622837&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">622837</a></span> $16.15</i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;">Trapiche Pure Black Malbec Ltd. Ed. </span></i></span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">2015,<span style="margin: 0px;"> 83a</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G, <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Mendosa, Argentina, #<span style="color: lime;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=462861&ITEM_NUMBER=462861&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">462861</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$15.95</span></span></i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">19 Crimes Shiraz Durif 2014,<span style="margin: 0px;"> 83a</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G, <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Victoria, Australia, #</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: lime; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=369777&ITEM_NUMBER=369777&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">369777</a></span><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$19.20</span></span></i></b></span></li>
</ul>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><b></b><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><b></b><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times";"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;">Rockway Vineyards Fergie Jenkins Limited Edition Riesling 2014 VQA</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"> Twenty Mile Bench,<span style="margin: 0px;"> 91-3</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V, Ste Catherines, Ontario, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=485326&ITEM_NUMBER=485326&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: yellow;">485326</span></a><span style="color: white;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$13.</span></span></span><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">25</span></span></i></span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">The Foreign Affair Enchanted 2015 VQA Ontario</span></i><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="color: white;">,<span style="margin: 0px;"> 90-2</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Vineland Station, Ontario, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=389767&ITEM_NUMBER=389767&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: yellow;">389767</span></a><span style="color: white;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$17.95</span></i></span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">Sterling Vintner’s Collection Chardonnay 2015,<span style="margin: 0px;"> 90-1</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G, California, USA, #</span></i></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=669242&ITEM_NUMBER=669242&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: yellow;"><i>669242</i></span></a><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><b><i><span style="color: white;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$16.15</span></i></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i>Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 90-1<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V, Marlborough, New Zealand,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=009142&ITEM_NUMBER=009142&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">009142</a><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$19.95</i></b></span></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times";"><i>Penmara The White Ribbon Semillon 2016</i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;">,<span style="margin: 0px;"> 89-2</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Hunter Valley, Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=474031&ITEM_NUMBER=474031&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: yellow;">474031</span></a><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$14.95</span></i></span></span></span></span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Astrolabe Province Sauvignon Blanc 2016, 89-1 -- V, Marlborough, New Zealand, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=010421&ITEM_NUMBER=010421&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: yellow;">010421</span></a> $19.95*</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Peninsula Ridge INOX-Unoaked Chardonnay VQA Niagara Peninsula 2016,
87-1<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>G, Beamsville, Ontario,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#</span></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=594200&ITEM_NUMBER=594200&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">594200</span></a><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$14.95</span> </span></i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">Marynissen Platinum Sauvignon Blanc 2014 VQA Niagara Lakeshore,<span style="margin: 0px;"> 86</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V, <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Kasper Vineyards, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#</span></i><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=472506&ITEM_NUMBER=472506&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: yellow;">472506</span></a><span style="color: white;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$18.25</span></i></span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">Cave Spring Dolomite Riesling VQA </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Niagara Escarpment 2015, Jordan, Ontario, 85 -- #Winery $Gift</span></span></span></i></b></span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;">
</span></span></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: small;">(V - Vintages, G -
General, O - Other, r-v<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>- Rating-Value,
a - aerated, c - cellar, NR - Not Recommended)</span></i></span></span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;">
<b></b></span></span></span></div>
<ul>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></div>
<br />
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>TASTINGS:</b></span></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://peninsularidge.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">PENINSULA RIDGE</span></a> INOX-UNOAKED CHARDONNAY VQA Niagara Peninsula 2016, Beamsville, Ontario, 13.0% XD 4g/L, #594200 $14.95 (Tasted August 25, 2017)</b> </span></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjouzgj-fd6kF_5b4Yjhr9UlWSaPwioKPNLDeobXw9tsmJ5zROzGo-5Nlm4DNhPuurGdOoYOC9wFGVARy0SanoohfY5FVbnHHBGOpF904DpmMxRgnp0g2Qj8WvrR1_gPPRxwBsE/s1600/Penn+Ridge+Chard+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="181" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjouzgj-fd6kF_5b4Yjhr9UlWSaPwioKPNLDeobXw9tsmJ5zROzGo-5Nlm4DNhPuurGdOoYOC9wFGVARy0SanoohfY5FVbnHHBGOpF904DpmMxRgnp0g2Qj8WvrR1_gPPRxwBsE/s200/Penn+Ridge+Chard+2016.JPG" width="59" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>My notes: A polished light yellow and a welcomed sipper on a hot summer day. The light film etches a wrinkled edge as it quickly drops. A grassy scent is barely noticeable when served chilled needing some warmth to release it from the crushed grapes grip. The first sip stings before drying the palate - once dry further sips maintain a long finish with a warm mineral flavour. Pair with cod on basmati rice, seared tiger shrimp or grilled rainbow trout and greens. Can cellar several years. 87 </i></span></span></span></span></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>ZUCCARDI SERIE A MALBEC 2015, Uco Valley, Argentina, 13.0% XD 2g/L, #167619 $16.95 (Tasted July 7, 2017)</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b></b><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm-XQKOMp1OJ1xbiYLiM9Qe2BSKKu7fxlW4Ox83fLNK7Tfkzy7oXKifFI6k6WMla2ytz2RI4JnU59PtXfbrJqDVkt_dQAm4hImVeR-rDtNCK5ZioLEQphyphenhyphenSksf8gcqs5VJMo50/s1600/Zuccardi+Serie+A+Malbec+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="481" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm-XQKOMp1OJ1xbiYLiM9Qe2BSKKu7fxlW4Ox83fLNK7Tfkzy7oXKifFI6k6WMla2ytz2RI4JnU59PtXfbrJqDVkt_dQAm4hImVeR-rDtNCK5ZioLEQphyphenhyphenSksf8gcqs5VJMo50/s200/Zuccardi+Serie+A+Malbec+2015.JPG" width="60" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Released by Vintages on May 13, 2017. <i>My notes: Rated 90 by <a href="http://timatkin.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow;">Tim Atkin</span></a>, MW 2016. The colour is a rich plum shade appearing as full-bodied although a swirl shows a light film. The first sip is dry with a bright blackberry cranberry intensity on the throat. Aerating reduces or delays some of the brightness tho’ still extending as a long finish. Aerating is not required, nor recommended, if served soon after purchase. I miss the softness of mature grapes but appreciate the moderately ‘youthful fruit’. Pair with pepperoni pizza or, for a spicy touch, include chorizo sausage. Serve at ‘log cabin’ temperature. The finish has a pleasing warmth. 88</i></span></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i>
<br />
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>ASTROLABE PROVINCE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand, 13.0% D 4g.L, #010421 $19.95* (Tasted July 18, 2017)</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b></b><br /></span></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_PG-f7UUqoax7leQmEqHZZRqnr0KEtx9YVIUU88RXvlhPw5qnSxN_m7SRtKe5N2NKiqgUcwDtEVcBRPm3wrZXVRuinknRApRoVX1b1Bl6gcPgAaxFOgh_8E49eAHAE4C-J2O/s1600/Astrolabe+Sauvignon+Blanc+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="539" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_PG-f7UUqoax7leQmEqHZZRqnr0KEtx9YVIUU88RXvlhPw5qnSxN_m7SRtKe5N2NKiqgUcwDtEVcBRPm3wrZXVRuinknRApRoVX1b1Bl6gcPgAaxFOgh_8E49eAHAE4C-J2O/s200/Astrolabe+Sauvignon+Blanc+2016.JPG" width="66" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A
Vintages release on April 3, 2017. </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My
notes: Normally priced at $22.95. *Reduced to $19.95 until July 16, 2017.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Grapefruit yellow with a tender grapefruit/lime
aroma and having a rounded film followed by flowing tears. Consume early for
fuller flavours and textures. Sharpness balances well with a touch of sweet and
drying tannin for a long finish. Have with seafood, shell or fin, and fowl. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>89</span> </i></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black;"></span></i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><br />
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i><b></b><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></i></span></span></span>
</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b>MONTE ZOVO SA' SOLIN RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA 2014, Veneto, Italy, 14.0%<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>D<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>10g/L,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#</b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;">650713<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$18.95<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>(Tasted July 14, 2017)</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></span></b>
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK4s01qi-uEGESe4BMxXMtq8t4Phk8fIJcACTJv4TQ00wFk3U7xBEiY3p7Gc93aymvrPoKpt8Vd1IrjdjFeCLSrw-9GsnELBli4vHtj5JNmKBgnKV8x_QfTPDf0NyChCMn9Tyw/s1600/Sa+Solin+Rip+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="181" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK4s01qi-uEGESe4BMxXMtq8t4Phk8fIJcACTJv4TQ00wFk3U7xBEiY3p7Gc93aymvrPoKpt8Vd1IrjdjFeCLSrw-9GsnELBli4vHtj5JNmKBgnKV8x_QfTPDf0NyChCMn9Tyw/s200/Sa+Solin+Rip+2014.JPG" width="58" /></a></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">Released
by Vintages on April 3, 2017. </span></span><i>My notes: There’s a hint of charcoal in the dark cherry colouring and the nose has a soft cherry/plum scent complete with a slight acid. A sip displays more bite along with warm thin tannin residual. A dozen fast tears spread as a theatre stage curtain falls on closing, lights to floor. Airing has removed any herbal taint allow fruit to dominate a long finish. Sipping rather than quaffing keeps perspective on the natural elements – three years in the cellar has mellowed this to a basic red. Pair with meaty pizzas and firm cheeses. 87</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><i></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>ROCKWAY VINEYARDS FERGIE JENKINS LIMITED EDITION RIESLING 2014 Twenty Mile Bench, Ste Catherines, Ontario, 10% M 23g/L, #485326 $13.25 (Tasted July 31, 2017)</b></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> <br /><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXN4JfHDGr2uzdU3GzGJeEsrcdESNigjbZanJ3Xw_Y8CNkT1KjPstXowB3JcYNDQHklxw8V_qG-JpxHHDeeYkwyvYMpXyAt0x6bMjk80QyIU2C09uoQ1XpTf1Ol-oPtgz3tg-Z/s1600/Rockway+Vineyards+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="160" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXN4JfHDGr2uzdU3GzGJeEsrcdESNigjbZanJ3Xw_Y8CNkT1KjPstXowB3JcYNDQHklxw8V_qG-JpxHHDeeYkwyvYMpXyAt0x6bMjk80QyIU2C09uoQ1XpTf1Ol-oPtgz3tg-Z/s200/Rockway+Vineyards+2014.JPG" width="53" /></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A Vintages release on March 4, 2017. <i>My notes:</i></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A light yellow with a hint of almond showing against a clear background. A mild pear scented to match and a crinkled rim
hanging a fine film slowly receding to leave a crystal palette. The first sip shows
a finely balanced Riesling nicely tart still retaining a noticeable sweet Bosc pear
and adding a delicate lime. Pair with seafood or fowl. Sipped, it has a luscious
finish. We paired with chicken pieces sliced and covered with a creamy sauce on
white rice. A value purchase. 91</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><b></b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">STERLING VINTNER'S COLLECTION CHARDONNAY 2015, California, USA, 13.5% XD 5g/L, #669242 $16.15 (Tasted July 18, 2017)</span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></span></span></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEDlwIfUiNHK-D4gYtCDG90Ftgq4R-86Jk1H16qqBJ7Fo1-SyN_v7UyyoeeBFj5L6VZkOCJdy5PVZrqJkjMrTcaAwWo3REmHgpCFBxBP6L49j0uymlugFyg1OhiU0HVrOZmzR/s1600/Sterling+Chard+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1427" data-original-width="461" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEDlwIfUiNHK-D4gYtCDG90Ftgq4R-86Jk1H16qqBJ7Fo1-SyN_v7UyyoeeBFj5L6VZkOCJdy5PVZrqJkjMrTcaAwWo3REmHgpCFBxBP6L49j0uymlugFyg1OhiU0HVrOZmzR/s200/Sterling+Chard+2015.JPG" width="64" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing. </span></span></span></span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My notes: Best served chilled then allowed to show off its flavour and terroir. The colour is that of the flesh of a ripe pineapple. A touch of brine and flavours of mostly apple and lime combine for an interesting sipper. An underlying tannin strikes a balance for a long dry finish. Not expected as a kiwi one to expand the range available. Pair with any seafood, shell- or fin- or fowl. Should add a plus to a cellar collection for a few years. 90 </span></i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="background-color: black;">THE FOREIGN AFFAIR ENCHANTED 2015 VQA Ontario, Vineland Station, Ontario, 11.8% M 23g/L, #389767 $17.95 (Tasted August 7, 2017)</span></span></b></span><br /> <br /><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvdYPmpPmWi-Ohnh_Tvv3_QdvWscbPcmUBLiRXc0A6YrIv27XrfSOdtr66fKtvFGeqyOLEQIxLP0tJCA9fNePvUdmEpAN4QeMz4_93wGgg86j1yiE94Bozl_E9ucyPLk8GtZ76/s1600/Foreign+Affair+Enchanted+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="569" data-original-width="169" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvdYPmpPmWi-Ohnh_Tvv3_QdvWscbPcmUBLiRXc0A6YrIv27XrfSOdtr66fKtvFGeqyOLEQIxLP0tJCA9fNePvUdmEpAN4QeMz4_93wGgg86j1yiE94Bozl_E9ucyPLk8GtZ76/s200/Foreign+Affair+Enchanted+2015.JPG" width="59" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on June 24, 2017. </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">My notes:</span> </i></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Blending riesling with chardonnay and fermented ripasso style this Niagara white attains a class of its own. Enjoy as a sipper for its brightness, sensing a touch of sweet. Balanced nicely with a nudge of lime, and you may find a hint of Macintosh apple, to pair with coconut shrimp or seared scallops. An almond hue gives elegance in the right light. Trying with spring rolls wouldn’t be misplaced. Or with cod over a soft rice sided with asparagus spears wrapped in prosciutto or side bacon. Luscious where extra dry is a contradiction – but could be true giving the long flavourful finish. And cellaring is a mystery – I’d say not given the pleasure of today. 90</i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>MARYNISSEN PLATINUM SAUVIGNON BLANC 2014 VQA Niagara Lakeshore, Kasper Vineyards, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, 12.6% XD 2g/L, #472506 $18.25 (Tasted July 26, 2017)</b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF7c_VeoSK1NAp0thspQcz1IxCgsEsSEtS0YxVG2iS1OLULAx18_9656kJ1sIDSzwvKr9IlVVMHlg4zevnsicZJ-bbb4RIFN_giskMw5E-LsNYVAodzV8TG2Xh0YScur_hrbwn/s1600/Marynissen+Sauv+Blanc+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1485" data-original-width="430" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF7c_VeoSK1NAp0thspQcz1IxCgsEsSEtS0YxVG2iS1OLULAx18_9656kJ1sIDSzwvKr9IlVVMHlg4zevnsicZJ-bbb4RIFN_giskMw5E-LsNYVAodzV8TG2Xh0YScur_hrbwn/s200/Marynissen+Sauv+Blanc+2014.JPG" width="57" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on March 18, 2017.</span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> <span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My notes: A </span></i></span></span><i style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">sense of Ontario dandelion among fresh grass, bright as the colour is lasting. A light film displays on the glass fragmenting at the rim and flowing fast tears. The first sip attacks the palate with extra dry gooseberry, a cold climate variety. We served with reheated roast chicken and broiled turnip cubes. Sampling solo it tends to be tooth cleaner finishing on the pungent side. Pair with white fish seared in a tomato and caper sauce. Showed more body at 14oC. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>86</span></i><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJFvOBhZ-Snf6SpUQknnvnre-Y_hmr7UuIjJwHec0ZYv80hzbtKQSfjvkUNNiIU5XMpALpKsJzCdHRVnA172Bx7bQxSRgLqD7uS02ZsUyttZMyCPCf0HPH_EaRVf2YqXBYh0GZ/s1600/Penmara+The+White+SB+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1534" data-original-width="465" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJFvOBhZ-Snf6SpUQknnvnre-Y_hmr7UuIjJwHec0ZYv80hzbtKQSfjvkUNNiIU5XMpALpKsJzCdHRVnA172Bx7bQxSRgLqD7uS02ZsUyttZMyCPCf0HPH_EaRVf2YqXBYh0GZ/s200/Penmara+The+White+SB+2016.JPG" width="60" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="background-color: black;">PENMARA THE WHITE RIBBON SÉMILLON 2016, Hunter Valley, Australia, 10.5% XD 2g/L, #474031 $14.95 (Tasted July 21, 2017)</b></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /> <span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on February 18, 2017. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My notes:</span></i></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A pale gold with a well defined
film releasing full tears, crystal clear. </span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span><i style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">An aroma of fuzzy apricots subtle yet
matched to the nose that reinforces the terroir and winemaker’s style.
Definitely a popular sipper at a banquet… perhaps set aside a few for late
arrivals. Have with a green salad side or shellfish hors d’oeuvre or repas on a
shaded patio. Balanced acid and soft fruit this is near scrumptious. 89</span></i><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>STERLING VINTNER'S MERLOT 2014, 84 -- G, California, USA, #622837 $16.15 (Tasted July 21, 2017)</b></span><br />
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b></b><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTIeGHsJ9I7RoS5jezU6JRkXNrVP7t2owweQDl1ynGpgWH_DhG1TF3kOt1CgIVuY8nvI7NdQpbTa5v2_-3ya8LFnKg4kB3FLUX3fIKlsdV7oCURP3RRxz3JlMh3kQ652t9aveM/s1600/Sterling+Merlot+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1426" data-original-width="363" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTIeGHsJ9I7RoS5jezU6JRkXNrVP7t2owweQDl1ynGpgWH_DhG1TF3kOt1CgIVuY8nvI7NdQpbTa5v2_-3ya8LFnKg4kB3FLUX3fIKlsdV7oCURP3RRxz3JlMh3kQ652t9aveM/s200/Sterling+Merlot+2014.JPG" width="50" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;">A General release. <i> My notes: A charcoal tainted ruby with a thin
film showing negligible viscosity. The nose is non-intrusive but pleasantly
cherry. The first swallow is bright, extra dry and having a cherry base. The
second sip, a tad deeper, is demonstrably warmer. Sugar free with a tannin touch
and staying power - definitely needing a nibble or two. Politely pick up a
mushroom stuffed with bacon bits or two. The tang shows restraint and can
contribute without overdoing the stay as it mellows out. Extend a bottle with
grilled lamb or a beef steak. An economical dinner red and a drink now. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>84</i></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">BABICH BLACK LABEL SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015, Marlborough, New Zealand,
13.0%<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>XD<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>2g/L,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#00</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">9142<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$19.95<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>(Tasted August 11, 2017)</span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><br /></span></b></span></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;"></span></b></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Release by Vintages on
November 12, 2016.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">My notes: Pleasing by sight, aroma, texture and flavour blend. </i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">The
first sip highlights a papaya blend with good overall balance. </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">There’s
a</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">n unusual twist that evolves from the traditional tangy
gooseberry that may take time to adjust. ‘Tropical’ adds a quiet fullness that
carries through a long finish. Serve chilled with a shrimp ring, pineapple/
watermelon chunks, fruit cakes or sushi. A cool drink now. 90</span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><u><b></b><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></u></span></i>
<br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">KWV CATHEDRAL CELLAR SHIRAZ
2014</span></b></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">, Western Cape, S. Africa, 14.0%<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>D<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>4g/L,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#561142 <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$16.95<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>(Tasted July 27, 2017)</span> </span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Released by Vintages on July
8, 2017. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">My notes:</i> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">A charcoal ruby that lays a viscous film
fragmenting at the rim and releasing a few long slow legs</i></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>A warm
blackberry aroma softened by the smoke of smouldering moss but having a pungent </i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJs13tnshTvDXK2H3EgKItmtV-3soC5HmWB5zYVuIX_TxXRJlFsTAZv6fcyZ6Gx4q0uh66rCED3r-32ysYn-viP1GyUihrOTvAC5nvTIM3qfTLq81hkfpzR_l1d_65eHWegQk/s1600/KWV+Cathedral+Cellar+Cab+Sauv+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="420" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJs13tnshTvDXK2H3EgKItmtV-3soC5HmWB5zYVuIX_TxXRJlFsTAZv6fcyZ6Gx4q0uh66rCED3r-32ysYn-viP1GyUihrOTvAC5nvTIM3qfTLq81hkfpzR_l1d_65eHWegQk/s200/KWV+Cathedral+Cellar+Cab+Sauv+2014.JPG" width="51" /></a><i>edge. The intensity shifts to high gear from the fist sip ending only when the
palate has a brief recovery. Provide cheese nibbles to relieve much of the
sharpness leaving only a woody texture. Pair with rare beef steak, Osso buco or
a pizza layered with artichoke and chorizo slices. Cellaring could mellow
however there’s a bitterness that may remain. Aerating did not help.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>85</i></span><i> <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></i></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: lime;"></span><span style="color: lime;"></span><br /></span></i>
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="color: lime;"><a href="http://cavespring.ca/origins/cave-spring-vineyard" target="_blank"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">CAVE SPRING</span></b></a><b><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></b><a href="http://www.cavespringcellars.com/wines/wine-details?wine=Riesling+Dolomite&vintage=2012&type=Niagara+Escarpment" target="_blank"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">DOLOMITE RIESLING 2015</span></b></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><span style="margin: 0px;"> VQA Niagara Escarpment, Jordan, Ontario, 11.5%
D 15g/L, #Winery $Gift from Winery (Tasted July 24,
2017)</span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><span style="margin: 0px;"><br /></span></b></span></span></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW1hTB5ABXiSpaSpWzba9FEQupLxysHDQ4eThXtq_aZG6dQ18vK-qKnFGfnc_naxLcnogmisg9PxM3yEPupvATu4dJkk9Hk7pJZEts2Oz8RrI5XlHaWcksaAWYm-21RHcss8QC/s1600/Cave+Spring+Dolomite+Riesling+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="424" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW1hTB5ABXiSpaSpWzba9FEQupLxysHDQ4eThXtq_aZG6dQ18vK-qKnFGfnc_naxLcnogmisg9PxM3yEPupvATu4dJkk9Hk7pJZEts2Oz8RrI5XlHaWcksaAWYm-21RHcss8QC/s200/Cave+Spring+Dolomite+Riesling+2015.JPG" width="52" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><span style="margin: 0px;"></span></b></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Gift of winery at their <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">International Cool Climate Chardonny Celebration</i> (i4C) event</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> on July 22, 2017. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">My notes: Tasted a few times at earlier
vintage levels this has the same gentle pouring but with less discernible
‘dolomite’. A delicate grapefruit colour and, when served at 10oC there’s no
nose per se but a gentle chill of freshness. A swirl brings a fragile film with
minute fracturing around the rim. A note of sweet touches the palate along with
a balanced lime tang and a dryness that leaves its impression throughout a
moderate finish. Citrus sherbert flavours develop as the temperature rises to
14oC, my preference, and the combination becomes unctuous. Pair with mild
cheddar, salty crackers and selections from a mixed buffet. An ’enjoy now’
drink. 85</i></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;"></span></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #b01600;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">TRAPICHE PURE BLACK MALBEC</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> LTD. ED. 2015, Mendosa, Argentina,
14.0%<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>XD<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>2g/L,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#462861<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$15.95<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>(Tasted August 13, 2017)</span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b01600;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><b></b><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_KDjY3ZzMgnipIOrEU9f2Sdy1hiOubRPklsSKSCx1-cTQmKdDHVSvGa-kXSgayHpbH4kWOrIv1JXYbn-sqMJRmQBxdl9u18DEaW8XDbZcO6DsUl4QnLX3bjG1VRiwUUFlVAR/s1600/Trapiche+Black+Malbec+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="493" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_KDjY3ZzMgnipIOrEU9f2Sdy1hiOubRPklsSKSCx1-cTQmKdDHVSvGa-kXSgayHpbH4kWOrIv1JXYbn-sqMJRmQBxdl9u18DEaW8XDbZcO6DsUl4QnLX3bjG1VRiwUUFlVAR/s200/Trapiche+Black+Malbec+2015.JPG" width="61" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b01600;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing and produced by </span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Penaflor/Trapiche.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>My notes:</i><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My notes: Gazing into the abyss… not quite… the
deepest charcoal tinted ruby gives that appearance when peering into a freshly
poured glass. The nose has a smooth plum scented aroma, a controlled tang and a
viscosity shown by several trails of slow tears on the glass. The first sip has
an essence of ripe plum filled with an earthy warmth. Delaying ten minutes for the
initial tasting lets the initial bottle impact settle. Aeration balances an otherwise
astringent rawness of a smooth finish. Partner with appetizers of stuffed
mushrooms, bacon wrapped asparagus and entrées of grilled lamb chops or rubbed
ribs. A meal red. 83a</span> <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<div>
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 0px -29px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b01600;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">
</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b01600;">
</span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 0px -29px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b01600;"><b></b><br /></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b01600;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>19 CRIMES SHIRAZ DURIF 2014, Victoria, Australia, 14.5% XD xg/L, #369777 $19.20 (Tasted August 14, 2017)</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times";"><b></b><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDfNIJFCl2EwOJgVfZOknc4if1lT0iB_1QgUxzCogmgxtc5QfKaOgxi9WJRKHANns7NlE0Zri5zqgngFytgIWPx6u0E0ZQXSQBTn7b5ydRdT9b-J-6VriRplsBL635pPMX7FF/s1600/19+Crimes+Shiraz+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="458" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDfNIJFCl2EwOJgVfZOknc4if1lT0iB_1QgUxzCogmgxtc5QfKaOgxi9WJRKHANns7NlE0Zri5zqgngFytgIWPx6u0E0ZQXSQBTn7b5ydRdT9b-J-6VriRplsBL635pPMX7FF/s200/19+Crimes+Shiraz+2014.JPG" width="56" /></a></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A General listing produced by <a href="https://www.tweglobal.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">Treasury Wine Estates</span></a>.<i> My notes: The first sip of an aerated sample
gave a tart grab to the palate. Hot and dry with leather and dried blackberry
leaves a firm sense before settling across my throat. A second and fuller sip
prompted a reach for a toasted crisp. Letting the aerated portion breathe
softened early sampling although partnering with grilled beef is recommended. Letting
it breathe longer on opening, thirty minutes, makes this marginally palatable
- unless you enjoy ‘rough and ready’. Try cellaring several years. A meal red. 83a</i></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times";"><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><i></i><br /></span></span><i></i>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 0px -29px;">
<br /></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-84351961544026640152017-08-01T11:00:00.000-04:002017-08-20T17:29:26.285-04:00August 2017 wines<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>August 2017 wines - 15 tasted of 15</i></span><br />
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzwtdJNK5wt4vgpCuaTmCIjERXdt_7eq7zQ5H5_5-qxQXwlhBIr_MfK0U2tcMoO9cL2Xa6NedBPZMUPmCrQKLkxLIj0yMC2tDX3L6SaAS4mohnEJodYps07-KBuz9BiuiBOv1/s1600/IMG_20090915_0103.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzwtdJNK5wt4vgpCuaTmCIjERXdt_7eq7zQ5H5_5-qxQXwlhBIr_MfK0U2tcMoO9cL2Xa6NedBPZMUPmCrQKLkxLIj0yMC2tDX3L6SaAS4mohnEJodYps07-KBuz9BiuiBOv1/s640/IMG_20090915_0103.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: small;"><i><b>A Friendly Giant - 2010</b></i></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>LINEUP: Reds, Whites and Bubblies</b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i></i></span><b></b><br />
<ul><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i>Wakefield Jaraman Shiraz 2015,92-3 -- V, Clare/McLaren Valleys, Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=377036&ITEM_NUMBER=377036&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">377036</a> $24.95</i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i>KWV The Mentors Shiraz 2013, 92-2 -- V, Coastal Region, South Africa, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=403618&ITEM_NUMBER=403618&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">403618</a> $25.75</i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i>D'Angelo Sacravite Basilicata 2013, 91-2 -- V, Basilicata, Italy, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=440834&ITEM_NUMBER=440834&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">440834</a> $15.95</i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i>Tommasi Arele Parziale Appassimento 2015, 89-2 -- V, Venezie, Italy #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=224188&ITEM_NUMBER=224188&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">224188</a> $16.00*</i></b></span></li>
</span>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i>Zorzal Terroir Unico Malbec 2014, 88-1 -- V, Tupungato Valley, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=339788&ITEM_NUMBER=339788&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">339788</a> $15.95</i></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Maycas Del Limari Reserva Especial Pinot Noir 2014, 88 -- V, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=469213&ITEM_NUMBER=469213&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">469213</span></a> $19.95</b></i></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">
</span></li>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i>Vina Marty Pirca Gran Reserva Carmenere 2014, 86 -- V, Central Valley, Chile, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=379156&ITEM_NUMBER=379156&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">379156</span></a> $14.75</i></b></span></li>
</span>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i>La Château Haut Peyraud 2012, 84 -- V, Bordeaux, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=413948&ITEM_NUMBER=413948&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">413948</span></a> $15.95</i></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Farnese Soluna Terre Du Chieti Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, 84a -- V, Abruzzo, Italy, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=477703&ITEM_NUMBER=477703&language=EN&style=Vintages"><span style="color: lime;">477703</span></a> $15.95</b></i></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">
</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>
</i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><b></b><b></b><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></span></i>
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 91-2 -- V, California, USA, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=470641&ITEM_NUMBER=470641&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">470641</span></a> $16.75 </b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Luis Felipe Edwards Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 89-2 -- V, Leyda Valley, Chile, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=663062&ITEM_NUMBER=663062&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">663062</span></a> $15.20 </b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Hogue Riesling 2014, 89-2 -- V, Columbia Valley, Washington, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=363291&ITEM_NUMBER=363291&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">363291</span></a> $15.95</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Matetic Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 87-1 -- V, San Antonio Valley, Chile, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=167619&ITEM_NUMBER=347740&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">347740</span></a> $15.95</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Cave Spring Estate Bottled Chardonnay Musqué 2015 VQA Beamsville Bench, 87 -- V, Jordan, Ontario, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=246579&ITEM_NUMBER=246579&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">246579</span></a> $16.95</b></i></span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="color: lime;"></span><br /></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>Kim Crawford Small Parcels Fizz 2012, 89-1 -- V, Marlborough, New Zealand, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=381236&ITEM_NUMBER=381236&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">381236</a> $24.00*</b></span></i></span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<div align="center" style="margin: 0px -19px 0px -29px; text-align: center;">
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;">(V - Vintages, G - General, O - Other, r-v<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>- Rating-Value, a - aerated, c - cellar, </span></i></div>
<div align="center" style="margin: 0px -19px 0px -29px; text-align: center;">
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;">NR - Not Recommended)</span></i></div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<div align="center" style="margin: 0px -19px 0px -29px; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">TASTINGS:</span><i></i></span></b></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><br />ZORZAL TERROIR ÚNICO MALBEC 2014, Tupungato Valley, Argentina, 13.8% XD 2g/L, #339788 $15.95 (Tasted July 12, 2017)</b></span><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"></span></b></span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Released
by Vintages on March 4, 2017.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>My notes:<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>Luis Gutierrez<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>(robertparker.com)
rated this 90 on August. 27, </i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyVbIsgqJ2FCDbBYQbFEaYOGl_MfJKWXK74bciYB5K7aXS6CYtctz5hARqcZ8E-pohyphenhyphenMgI1Sx66tNuPfDPQGnsnuVs1ITHIvBFTGufQQBI8DR5Q5orm71V_ZEEU1_hUIfRXGG/s1600/Zorzal+Malbec+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="517" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyVbIsgqJ2FCDbBYQbFEaYOGl_MfJKWXK74bciYB5K7aXS6CYtctz5hARqcZ8E-pohyphenhyphenMgI1Sx66tNuPfDPQGnsnuVs1ITHIvBFTGufQQBI8DR5Q5orm71V_ZEEU1_hUIfRXGG/s200/Zorzal+Malbec+2014.JPG" width="64" /></a><i>2015. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>A
hint of sweet from the first sip balances with a moderately tart
cranberry/cherry/soft woody flavour and is a pleasing intro to a social get
together. Bacon wrapped asparagus, double pepperoni pizza and Polish sausage
with onions, mustard and relish layered liberally would be a compatible mating.
The film runs wide tears quick to start then slowly accumulates. With the sugar
now gone texture settles to a slight chalk matching softened berries for a
moderate finish. This is a Malbec that proves to be both a value and a flexible
dinner partner. A drink now. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>88</i></span></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>MATETIC CORRALILLO SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015, San Antonio Valley, Chile, 13.5% XD 2g/L, #347740 $15.95 (Tasted July 1, 2017)</b></span></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidU18Xlfhm-7wS-EruvWWnf08ljnUzVJWqlNNnWRnbjcjvEW-W_L1SOwUQlEH7LznlyhdkiVmDGMDcreDpUIxQChHSlvA5C5DvovEswBaloNXDGJ-UJ8FEnL_ejqpXZSQtP2wE/s1600/Corralillo+Sauvignon+Blanc+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="524" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidU18Xlfhm-7wS-EruvWWnf08ljnUzVJWqlNNnWRnbjcjvEW-W_L1SOwUQlEH7LznlyhdkiVmDGMDcreDpUIxQChHSlvA5C5DvovEswBaloNXDGJ-UJ8FEnL_ejqpXZSQtP2wE/s200/Corralillo+Sauvignon+Blanc+2015.JPG" width="65" /></a></div>
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Released by Vintages on
February 4, 2017.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My notes: A wine obtained from ‘sustainable farming’. The colour is a light
grapefruit. Light-bodied and laying a thin film minutely fragmenting at the
rim. Poured at 10oC then allowing a bouquet to build in a wide mouth glass
there’s a freshly cut pepper showing with lemon. A refreshing tang prolongs the
combination through a long extra dry finish that bursts with tang. On the way
to 14oC a vegetative flavour builds depth and intensity prompting a visit to a
nibble tray: rye slices spread with Morocco hummus, bacon wrapped asparagus
spears and a variety of cheese crisps. It would be interesting to rate among a
selection of equivalently priced chardonnays.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>87</span></i></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000;"><b></b><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000;"><br /></span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000;"><b><br /></b></span></i>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>VIÑA MARTY PIRCA GRAN RESERVA CARMENÈRE 2014, Central Valley, Chile, 14.0% D 3g/L, #379156 $14.75 (Tasted July 28, 2017)</b></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4teDpGQo8M9OtkLRNmiO8qIzgXrb5o4kPM_gspPYzgqBlVVzj4y-sbz9V2AJc4CaE784umC77_jRHwJPgLETns53SdrCEAgtJ1RRieF2l_RVV8nqHH6jM03C8Y-Y0R7lMo8c/s1600/Marty+PIRCA+Carmenere+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="495" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4teDpGQo8M9OtkLRNmiO8qIzgXrb5o4kPM_gspPYzgqBlVVzj4y-sbz9V2AJc4CaE784umC77_jRHwJPgLETns53SdrCEAgtJ1RRieF2l_RVV8nqHH6jM03C8Y-Y0R7lMo8c/s200/Marty+PIRCA+Carmenere+2014.JPG" width="61" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><u><sub><sup><strike><br /></strike></sup></sub></u></i></b></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Released by Vintages on February 18, 2017.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">My notes</i>: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">A charcoal stained ruby lays a lacey veiled film on the glass. </i></span></span></span></span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A delicate acid brightens a mild plum softened black cherry aroma. The first sip wets the appetite for more although its extra dry mildness slows the release of shy fruit. A soft finish still suits pairing with grilled ground beef or pork. We served with chorizo sausage on a bun with a healthy mixed green salad and I can see this pairing well with beef lover’s pizza – no pineapple please! Now aged to its limit makes this a drink now.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>86</span> </span></i></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></span></b>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 105%; margin: 0px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcfKzh7AzcSF0bi6fTIZSrcmJKPEVicpuEIr81Y0FOk-GXQ2K3SBfIY_N-1cbK570MtOTz_A-v-ullXjiJordxHQFQbMSQBEW7riUTR-hx2ljSrkUzh00hEMysdTMNp3WBl9Qp/s1600/Sa+Solin+Rip+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="181" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcfKzh7AzcSF0bi6fTIZSrcmJKPEVicpuEIr81Y0FOk-GXQ2K3SBfIY_N-1cbK570MtOTz_A-v-ullXjiJordxHQFQbMSQBEW7riUTR-hx2ljSrkUzh00hEMysdTMNp3WBl9Qp/s320/Sa+Solin+Rip+2014.JPG" width="94" /></a></div>
<span style="clear: right; float: right; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 105%; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; margin-top: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4teDpGQo8M9OtkLRNmiO8qIzgXrb5o4kPM_gspPYzgqBlVVzj4y-sbz9V2AJc4CaE784umC77_jRHwJPgLETns53SdrCEAgtJ1RRieF2l_RVV8nqHH6jM03C8Y-Y0R7lMo8c/s1600/Marty+PIRCA+Carmenere+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4teDpGQo8M9OtkLRNmiO8qIzgXrb5o4kPM_gspPYzgqBlVVzj4y-sbz9V2AJc4CaE784umC77_jRHwJPgLETns53SdrCEAgtJ1RRieF2l_RVV8nqHH6jM03C8Y-Y0R7lMo8c/s1600/Marty+PIRCA+Carmenere+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></span>
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b>FARNESE SOLUNA TERRE DU
CHIETI SANGIOVESE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015</b></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;">, Abruzzo, Italy,
12.5%<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>XD<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>13g/L,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#477703<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$15.95<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>(Tasted August 5, 2017)</span></b></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><br />
<br />
</span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Released by Vintages on April 29, 2017. <i>My notes: A black cherry colour with a warm plummy nose. A swirl runs full tears from a swollen rim slowing to a snail’s pace - a second swirl repeats the ritual. The first sip has a flat sting, is chalk textured against an otherwise bright end each lessened by aerating. Sip near a spread of stuffed mushrooms mushrooms or slices of pepperoni pizza, spaghetti and meaty meatballs/chorizo sausage. A blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon both contributing an extra dry, woody bite. A drink now. 84</i></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000;"><br /></span></i></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i><u><sub><sup><strike><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br /></strike></sup></sub></u></i></b></span>
<br />
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">TOMMASI ARELE PARZIALE APPASSIMENTO 2015, Venezie, Italy, 13.0% D 8g/L, #224188 $16.00* (Tasted July 4, 2017)</span></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; clear: left; color: white; float: left; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu1vv_KCM0xWRw3-h4IfhcEJTtP91zrcsbVrbC4dRbLWrSxLMyFL5Jw6JfkNBvVUH5VJZoIeaBlQSS9WQtmjEuVm9Rtb2FqW-li04P67CN0HOYcdy-wCDV_AqSWK4mTjGMR-xn/s1600/Tommasi+Arele+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="453" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu1vv_KCM0xWRw3-h4IfhcEJTtP91zrcsbVrbC4dRbLWrSxLMyFL5Jw6JfkNBvVUH5VJZoIeaBlQSS9WQtmjEuVm9Rtb2FqW-li04P67CN0HOYcdy-wCDV_AqSWK4mTjGMR-xn/s200/Tommasi+Arele+2015.JPG" width="55" /></a></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on June 10, 2017 promo priced from $19.95. <i>My notes: A Corvina (70%) blend of Rondinella (10%), </i><a href="https://www.italyabroad.com/grapes/oseleta"><span style="color: lime;"><i>Oseleta </i><i>(10%)</i></span></a><i> and </i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu1vv_KCM0xWRw3-h4IfhcEJTtP91zrcsbVrbC4dRbLWrSxLMyFL5Jw6JfkNBvVUH5VJZoIeaBlQSS9WQtmjEuVm9Rtb2FqW-li04P67CN0HOYcdy-wCDV_AqSWK4mTjGMR-xn/s1600/Tommasi+Arele+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu1vv_KCM0xWRw3-h4IfhcEJTtP91zrcsbVrbC4dRbLWrSxLMyFL5Jw6JfkNBvVUH5VJZoIeaBlQSS9WQtmjEuVm9Rtb2FqW-li04P67CN0HOYcdy-wCDV_AqSWK4mTjGMR-xn/s1600/Tommasi+Arele+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><i>Merlot (10%). With Corvino, for full flavour, Rondinella to add volume and Merlot restraint and smoothness Arele is a flexible house red. The rich blackberry colour projects fullness, a sipper ready to pair with a variety of pasta dishes. The initial taste reveals an unexpected sweetness adding to sipping pleasure. This fades quickly as a tolerable bitterness combines with dark berries and long finish. There’s excellent balance providing universal appeal and, consequently, value. Cellaring could be another 3 years. 89</i></span><br />
<div>
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: yellow;"></span><br /></span></div>
<b><span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.dangelowine.com/" target="_blank">D'ANGELO SACRAVITE BASILICATA</a></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> 2013, Basilicata, Italy, 13% D 2g/L, #440834 $15.95 (Tasted July 24, 2017)</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6b5D0J0CkQ7MP03usTvzws9LMoRAGuFcYinfzG3WE5gKWVOxw3oCShyphenhyphenj2ppuybyAIanTdgJApWrdKy4af2i-yo3g069m-KTctZZPrR6VGvfayWUiU6-AsBwsEsLayCIh-ysZB/s1600/dAngelo+Sacravite+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="485" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6b5D0J0CkQ7MP03usTvzws9LMoRAGuFcYinfzG3WE5gKWVOxw3oCShyphenhyphenj2ppuybyAIanTdgJApWrdKy4af2i-yo3g069m-KTctZZPrR6VGvfayWUiU6-AsBwsEsLayCIh-ysZB/s200/dAngelo+Sacravite+2013.JPG" width="60" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Released by Vintages on May 27, 2017 . <i>My notes: 100% Aglianico from southern Italy known for its potent reds. The film sticks then slowly recedes not mounded but each tear building as it drops. A deep black cherry conveys intensity with its penetrating bite yet has the smoothness of an elegant slow sipper. Extra dry, almost gritty, and building a warm fruity aftertaste. Pair with game beef or dark meat fowl. Four years in a cellar now with another few possible. 91</i></span></span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></span></i>
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>POMELO SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015, California, USA, 12.5% XD 2g/L, #470641 $16.75 (Tasted July 11, 2017)</b></span><br />
<div style="line-height: 105%; margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 105%; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><b></b><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJCLGHWH0l8raaoZYfe-AZSQMG7PDea1oPdK8QdtzyYEEKowetL5vHmvP2q7RB0m3SoPYpzrUnH3EGazfjw-m9EmUMyHFNkkkne_rcvE4V8Zyd6Q42UoomgBVViiO3prrfJfkT/s1600/Pomelo+Sauv+Blanc+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="465" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJCLGHWH0l8raaoZYfe-AZSQMG7PDea1oPdK8QdtzyYEEKowetL5vHmvP2q7RB0m3SoPYpzrUnH3EGazfjw-m9EmUMyHFNkkkne_rcvE4V8Zyd6Q42UoomgBVViiO3prrfJfkT/s200/Pomelo+Sauv+Blanc+2015.JPG" width="58" /></a></div>
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on October 1, 2016. <i>My notes: A crystal yellow, deeply aromatic with blended caramel and lemon fumes. Serve well chilled to maintain a refreshing intensity while sipping. Quaff for an extra ‘kick’. A swirl coats the glass with a thin veil that rapidly falls showing a few broad tears. Some bitterness adds to the extra dry finish. Still appetizing at 14oC altho’ most of its charm has now gone and a grassiness has taken center stage. Share on a hot summer patio with a shrimp ring. Has enough tang to withstand an icecube. 91</i></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<i><br /></i></div>
<div style="line-height: 105%; margin: 0px;">
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">KWV THE MENTORS SHIRAZ 2013, Coastal Region, South Africa, 13.5% XD 14.5%, #403618 $25.75 (Tasted July 9, 2017)</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhedp-E5IbhajxdolghNd1bTOzxiAu3yo1T7s42xw_hqFFgVmFrV0PvJt4yI1fmAl6Nzme8_ubHG54t8-zr7iFwEuIAfG3XdvJ6dXOihaTLWZnuTlUGgaphTn2IlVw9X695jjqy/s1600/KWV+The+Mentors+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="543" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhedp-E5IbhajxdolghNd1bTOzxiAu3yo1T7s42xw_hqFFgVmFrV0PvJt4yI1fmAl6Nzme8_ubHG54t8-zr7iFwEuIAfG3XdvJ6dXOihaTLWZnuTlUGgaphTn2IlVw9X695jjqy/s200/KWV+The+Mentors+2013.JPG" width="66" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 105%; margin: 0px;"><b></b><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 105%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Released by Vintages on
February 4, 2017.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">My notes: A deep blackberry lays a moderate film that fragments at the
rim and a steady tilt overflows a few wide streams. The texture has a balance
of velvet and bright tartness – no sweet. There’s an element of sour cherry to paint
the buds then a delicate acid. I found this a pleasing sipper having a fullness
suitable for savoury stews - <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>a flexible
dining partner. I wasn’t able to differentiate an aerated version. Extra dry
with matching warmth and a tang makes for a notable first sip. Pleasing now and
capable of cellaring several years. 92</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i></i></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 105%; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><u></u><u></u><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br />
</span></i><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 105%; margin: 0px;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 105%; margin: 0px;">HOGUE RIESLING 2014</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 105%; margin: 0px;">,<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>Columbia Valley, Washington, 11.8%<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>D 14g/L,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#363291<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$15.95<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>(Tasted June 26, 2017)</span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times";"></span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 105%; margin: 0px;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaOuhho24F3tX9KidaPgYhuXM6ZlRa7fKl_j_ZIyLvVP92nScBldL2fIgQb29e_9621zH3iD23kfdVutyt0k5jnWPb-Ciz2Zf9Atsh48xPkN977pk-lNOdCmQrTHe9McskHYkh/s1600/Hogue+Riesling+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="455" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaOuhho24F3tX9KidaPgYhuXM6ZlRa7fKl_j_ZIyLvVP92nScBldL2fIgQb29e_9621zH3iD23kfdVutyt0k5jnWPb-Ciz2Zf9Atsh48xPkN977pk-lNOdCmQrTHe9McskHYkh/s200/Hogue+Riesling+2014.JPG" width="56" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on April 29, 2017. </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My notes: A Constellation Brands product. A combination of dry, sweet, lasting warmth topping medium bodied layers of acidic pineapple and delicate clover honey. Four grapes: Gewurztraminer (8%), Chenin Blanc (1%), Muscat/Canelli (1%), are blended with Riesling to produce an interesting sipper. Alsace it’s not – it’s Hogue. Serve chilled in a bucket to prolong a residual roundness with a sweet nip and drying mineral. Pair with a light buffet: garlic shrimp – coated or naked, seared scallops, chicken fingers or wings, etc. 89</span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times";"><br /></span></i>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>WAKEFIELD JARAMAN SHIRAZ 2015, Clare/McLaren Valleys, Australia, 14.5% XD 4g/L, #377036 $24.95 (Tasted June 24, 2017)</b></span></span><br />
<b></b><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg13O5PGQZYOBheHdKQ0qBvemmvU_gw8mjyAG7x-mGwHqfhpbYx9ZIas6-HLPoczalrprfGamXRau9FpnG9g4SHr4qdAWYE3j3UGtDGZRU2NfOsrAPTn0Yh78XkhJfPHjh5-w2t/s1600/Wakefield+Jaraman+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="499" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg13O5PGQZYOBheHdKQ0qBvemmvU_gw8mjyAG7x-mGwHqfhpbYx9ZIas6-HLPoczalrprfGamXRau9FpnG9g4SHr4qdAWYE3j3UGtDGZRU2NfOsrAPTn0Yh78XkhJfPHjh5-w2t/s200/Wakefield+Jaraman+2015.JPG" width="61" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on June 10, 2017. <i>My notes: A rich blackberry aroma warmed by alcohol fumes sets the frame for solo sipping or with buffet portions. A quick quaff stings politely and lays its drying fruit flavour on a welcoming palate. Winner of a gold medal with a rating of 91 (tastings.com October, 2016) the price alone warrants a special occasion/person. A medium-body viscosity is shown a firm film and slow legs. Pleasantly dry added to a long finish strikes a perfect balance with fruit and tang. At home with a rare sirloin, Osso Buco and other savoury treats. Perhaps a sale price will let us indulge. 92</i></span></span></span></span> <br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">KIM CRAWFORD SMALL PARCELS FIZZ 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand, 12% D 2g/L, #381236 $24.00* (Tasted July 15, 2017)</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b></b><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxRxOyx4wub80DQTieSAzhmybNKB4J_-EgxDcjtAGmL0sgfydyfDkTnLjVYPa7xvx-UHlVcfYz6a6AWJC0vSKmWaGxpSQMvo2213j9mOpcEX_ub0mjPWkJomQ-T_CUU750QJ5k/s1600/Kim+Crawford+FIZZ+2012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="515" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxRxOyx4wub80DQTieSAzhmybNKB4J_-EgxDcjtAGmL0sgfydyfDkTnLjVYPa7xvx-UHlVcfYz6a6AWJC0vSKmWaGxpSQMvo2213j9mOpcEX_ub0mjPWkJomQ-T_CUU750QJ5k/s200/Kim+Crawford+FIZZ+2012.JPG" width="64" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on March 18, 2017. <i>My notes: A Constellaton Brands winery this bottle is *promo priced down from $29.95. Bubbles fill the glass like a winter snowstorm and should win awards for sustained liveliness. Coloured a delicate peach with green apple flavours adding a mineral terroir this streams streams long after pouring. A bright sip bites the tongue while laying a soft bodied tang slowly settling to a moderate cream. Toast to the host then select from a host’s party favours to show your appreciation. 89</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 105%; margin: 0px;">
<span style="margin: 0px;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 105%; margin: 0px;">LUIS FELIPE EDWARDS GRAN RESERVA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015, Leyda Valley,
Chile, 13.0%<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>XD<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>4g/L,<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>#663062<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$15.20<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>(Tasted July 7, 2017)</span></b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 105%; margin: 0px;"></span></span></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs-_A-wGngin75Nh1d-D9MQU5ycOY_jO9si80xAZSgJxIzPa-V_Namk6DVEsUm_jWmXhgD5UEW8Jw0aowH8Bpq9ojhHc1LuKLT51u-v9KsZUaArSWlppSiG5MRZClYTesMYkf3/s1600/Luis+Felipe+Edwards+SB+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="533" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs-_A-wGngin75Nh1d-D9MQU5ycOY_jO9si80xAZSgJxIzPa-V_Namk6DVEsUm_jWmXhgD5UEW8Jw0aowH8Bpq9ojhHc1LuKLT51u-v9KsZUaArSWlppSiG5MRZClYTesMYkf3/s200/Luis+Felipe+Edwards+SB+2015.JPG" width="66" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Released by Vintages on October 1, 2016. <i>My notes: A fresh aroma of green peas touched by clover honey, altho’ not sweet. The colour is a fresh yellow slightly tarnished. Served at 12oC the dryness wakes the senses then settles to a soft apricot – a pleasant sipper during these hot July days. The price encourages stocking a dozen for unexpected guests. A fragmenting film predicts this to be medium-bodied with an acid level suitable for quaffing. Pair with seafoods: fin or shell -- or a ham steak with a pineapple glaze. 89</i></span></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></i><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 105%; margin: 0px;">
<span style="margin: 0px;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 105%; margin: 0px;">CAVE SPRING ESTATE BOTTLED CHARDONNAY MUSQUÉ 2015 VQA Beamsville Bench,
Jordan, Ontario, 13.5% D 2g/L,<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>#246579<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$16.95<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>(Tasted July 4, 2017)</span></b></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHxiZVzLodRwULnata8d26SDGkWtUk-y82N0B4Zf_Ht1YfbgciAK6Ihxs7dU3Evy3vn32_58mZIuLM8PyzkEqkIDjpaMS4i95arQPdmmByojKpMuPg2ubmytjQiFlZ6dUNZUi7/s1600/Cave+Spring+Chard+Musque+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="553" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHxiZVzLodRwULnata8d26SDGkWtUk-y82N0B4Zf_Ht1YfbgciAK6Ihxs7dU3Evy3vn32_58mZIuLM8PyzkEqkIDjpaMS4i95arQPdmmByojKpMuPg2ubmytjQiFlZ6dUNZUi7/s200/Cave+Spring+Chard+Musque+2015.JPG" width="68" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on June 24, 2017. <i>My notes: Rated 90 by David Lawrason (winealigh.com) on December 22, 2016. The colour of sunlit wheat. A film that coats then fragments slowly. The first sip dries exposing a slight vanilla, a Granny Smith flavour with an appealing roundness, no observable sweetness but a touch of tang. Have with apple pudding and butterscotch sorbet to satisfy the dessert in you. Save a chilled portion for a seafood spread – nothing tangy. 87</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div>
<br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>CHÂTEAU HAUT PEYRAUD 2012, Bordeaux, France, 13.0% XD 2g/L, #413948 $15.95 (Tasted August 2, 2017)</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b></b><br /></span></div>
<div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcYuyBGGWZMd79lea7hEo7eYw9zGLKPFYNr2XQl6sj-JCDS8QkisME0FihdBlonqcMRSXph6uTCzxeTdBjWb3xng-T3Ct_gKIfDfdJWgyL6JQV07W1n8lJmkTNiiWlW0A4zVLM/s1600/Chat+Haut+Peyraud+2012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="585" data-original-width="171" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcYuyBGGWZMd79lea7hEo7eYw9zGLKPFYNr2XQl6sj-JCDS8QkisME0FihdBlonqcMRSXph6uTCzxeTdBjWb3xng-T3Ct_gKIfDfdJWgyL6JQV07W1n8lJmkTNiiWlW0A4zVLM/s200/Chat+Haut+Peyraud+2012.JPG" width="58" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times";"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on July
8, 2017. </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>My notes: The ruby colour has a woody charcoal
accent. A swirl spreads a firm film sticking the rim until enough volume to
release long tears. A plum scent with a slight acid adds a touch of brightness
not to discourage or slow that first taste. Merlot (70%) softens this red while
Cabernet Sauvignon lends the body and flavour of stewed currants. A fine tannin
dries the palate preparing it for matching with grilled or ground beef cuts.
Now aged to, or past,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>peak I suggest
putting a few in the cellar for future comparison with other low-priced
Bordeaux. 84</span></span></span></span></i></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikonR5-uo70SU6kt_2ZSqZUXW8G3egsGozhtfujOs0kHZUc4CJGa85afwPjptYf6P6TDedClAmYt6zTyYTMz37VLaMkuuNuKNN8dl70bO79kIhtYNMlYl8tf_bEwZaJzOchcvP/s1600/Maycas+Limari+2014+PN.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="163" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikonR5-uo70SU6kt_2ZSqZUXW8G3egsGozhtfujOs0kHZUc4CJGa85afwPjptYf6P6TDedClAmYt6zTyYTMz37VLaMkuuNuKNN8dl70bO79kIhtYNMlYl8tf_bEwZaJzOchcvP/s200/Maycas+Limari+2014+PN.JPG" width="60" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>MAYCAS DEL LIMARI RESERVA ESPECIAL PINOT NOIR 2014, Limari Valley, Chile, 14.0% XD 2g/L, #469213 $19.95 (Tasted August 6, 2017)</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><br />
<br />
</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on November
12, 2016. </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My notes: Tasted at Cave Spring
vineyards in Jordan, Ontario at their i4CC event and this bottle purchased at
the LCBO on returning. Rated 91 by Luis Gutierrez (robertparker.com) September
6. 2015. A blend of two grapes, one from San Julián in the south bank and
Quebrada Seca in the north bank of the Limarí River. The colour is a dull ruby
running a rim of fast tears. Out of the bottle this is a bright, medium-bodied
sipper light in flavour and leaving moderate sour cherry fruit, a light velvet
supported by a lasting and <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>enjoyable
tang. This finish continues as a cleansing complement with a variety of
entrees: herb marinated pork loin, veal scallopini or a pepperoni cheese pizza.
Cellaring may soften with more fruit showing.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>88</span> </i></span></span></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-71951752310208625262017-07-01T00:00:00.000-04:002017-09-03T14:09:06.946-04:00July 2017 wines<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>July 2017 wines - 15 tasted of 15</i></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><i></i><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymSMFKaNNG1uefj0AWjdnwKk3r-pNWTWKYCCGTouCGx_nVIVfzOo9FIEblTTFYtRA9aTKMQ06DAs9hNlBoBsEDGcwnmNeaGyksnNcol2uRyhXQRmWnyqqblAlO_pFwLHy_YvA/s1600/Red+Skies+over+Erin+1011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1024" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymSMFKaNNG1uefj0AWjdnwKk3r-pNWTWKYCCGTouCGx_nVIVfzOo9FIEblTTFYtRA9aTKMQ06DAs9hNlBoBsEDGcwnmNeaGyksnNcol2uRyhXQRmWnyqqblAlO_pFwLHy_YvA/s640/Red+Skies+over+Erin+1011.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><i>Red Skies over Erin</i></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Cheers, Ww</i></span><br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>LINEUP:</b> <i>Reds, Whites</i></span></div>
<ul><ul>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b>Beringers Founders’ Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, 93-3 -- G, Napa, California, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=534263&ITEM_NUMBER=534263&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow;">534263</span></a> $15.05*</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">Carmen Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, 92-2 -- G, Maipo Valley, Chile, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=358309&ITEM_NUMBER=358309&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow;">358309</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $17.15</span></i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><i>Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2015, 91-2 -- V, Swartzland, South Africa, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=595280&ITEM_NUMBER=595280&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow;">595280</span></a> $15.95</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">Ardal Crianza Del Duero 2010, 85 -- V, Vendimia, Spain, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=167601&ITEM_NUMBER=167601&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow;">167601</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $19.95</span></i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Burgo Viejo Crianza 2012, 79 -- V, Rioja, Spain, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=168815&ITEM_NUMBER=168815&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow;">168815</span> </a>$15.95</b></i></span></span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
</ul>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b></b><b></b><br /></span></div>
<ul><ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></span></span></span></span><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="color: white;">Peter Yealands Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016, 92-3 -- G, Marlborough, New Zealand, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=277731&ITEM_NUMBER=277731&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow;">277731</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $14.90*</span></span></span></span></i></b></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">Toro de Piedra Grand Reserve Chardonnay, 91-2 -- V, Maule Valley, Chile, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=417493&ITEM_NUMBER=417493&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow;">417493</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $16.00*</span></i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;">Beringer Founders’ Estate Pinot Grigio 2015, 90-2<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G, Napa Valley, California, #</span><span style="color: yellow; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;">045641</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$18.20</span></b></span></span></i></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Beringer Main & Vine Pinot Grigio <span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: white;">2015, 91-3 California, USA, <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=112995&ITEM_NUMBER=112995&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow;">112995</span></a><span style="color: white;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$11.10</span></span></span></span></i></b></span></li>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><span style="color: black; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Muralhas</i></span> <i>de Moncao Vinho Verde 2015, 89-2 -- V, Portugal, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=080374&ITEM_NUMBER=080374&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow;">080374</span></a> $15.95</i></b><i><span style="color: yellow; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=045641&ITEM_NUMBER=045641&language=EN&style=Vintages"><b>045641</b></a></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span></b></i></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">Pérez Cruz Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 88-1 -- V, Casablanca Valley, Chile, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=462655&ITEM_NUMBER=462655&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow;">462655</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $14.95</span></i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i>Beringer Founders’ Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 87 -- G, Napa Valley, California, #<span style="color: yellow;">407643</span> $18.20</i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">BOya Sauvignon Blanc 2016, 85 -- V, Leyda Valley, Chile, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=389726&ITEM_NUMBER=389726&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow;">389726</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $12.80*</span></i></b></span></li>
<li><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><i>P</i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>epperwood Grove Pinto Grigio 2015, 84 -- G, Napa, California, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=483305&ITEM_NUMBER=483305&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow;">483305</span></a> $11.00*</i></span></b></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="color: white;">Gray Fox Chardonnay 2015, 78 -- G, Livermore & Ripon, California, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=614271&ITEM_NUMBER=614271&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow;">614271</span></a><span style="color: white;"> $8.65</span></span></i></b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <i></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><i></i><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><b></b><br /><b>TASTINGS:</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b></b><br /><b>BURGO VIEJO CRIANZA 2012, Rioja, Spain, 13.5% XD 2g/L, 168815 $15.95 (Tasted June 29, 2017)</b><br /> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"></span></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNGq0EPWsGKGNbeWIhUyEutzUpxBpw4pB91i-Qy6QY6SwbBrSZOY7N60c7nPLrA49w5hQENpxuz06YH2hMfGmz_kAMLK2uzX84mfK3bcRdussiaO0CHnNDiD3qQevMpExu6NF/s1600/Burgo+Viejo+Rioja+2012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="453" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNGq0EPWsGKGNbeWIhUyEutzUpxBpw4pB91i-Qy6QY6SwbBrSZOY7N60c7nPLrA49w5hQENpxuz06YH2hMfGmz_kAMLK2uzX84mfK3bcRdussiaO0CHnNDiD3qQevMpExu6NF/s200/Burgo+Viejo+Rioja+2012.JPG" width="56" /></a></span></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Released by Vintages on December 10, 2016 . <span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My notes: An 80% tempranillo 10% graciano blend rated 90 by</span></i></span><i> <a href="http://winespectator.com/" target="_blank">Thomas Matthews</a> September 30, 2015. <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The colour
is a dense charcoal ruby with a light aroma of earthy cedar for minimal appeal.
A swirl leaves a thin film although when tilted a dozen tears scatter from the
rim. Quaffing intensifies a dull black cherry fruit, extra dry with a bright
attack lasting longer than its character warrants. Have with red and yellow
pepper strips seared with dark soya and moderating double baked potatoes. Once
cellared and quickly forgotten, until pulled from hiding by a merciless marketer.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>79</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i></i><br /><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">BERINGER FOUNDERS' ESTATE CABERNET </span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">SAUVIGNON 2015, Napa, California, 13.8% D 19g/L, #534263 $15.05* (Tasted May 28, 2017)</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJKQ4C27U7VMKeewVafQAimTSuVW0pIFNkkRswPTH5utL2JNXw93mXhAZp6Ytnfj1UkkKXXovUbzuJkY77EYJ8ZrDusaMsDO8j-JV68LDF2K5RAKeaNHXkuXWCq0xz2bMFleW/s1600/Beringer+Cab+Sauv+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="438" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJKQ4C27U7VMKeewVafQAimTSuVW0pIFNkkRswPTH5utL2JNXw93mXhAZp6Ytnfj1UkkKXXovUbzuJkY77EYJ8ZrDusaMsDO8j-JV68LDF2K5RAKeaNHXkuXWCq0xz2bMFleW/s200/Beringer+Cab+Sauv+2015.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="54" /></span></a><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">A General listing reduced from $18.25* until April 23, 2017. <i>My notes: The film swells as it settles dropping small tears. A warm tart nose encourages continued sipping, soft on the lips, medium-bodied and bright on the palate The fullness of the grape and heat </i><i>from fermentation makes this an enjoyable social offering. Serve freely as a solo starter or as a companion to bacon wrapped scallops or similarly prepared cremini stuffed mushrooms – or pair with grilled sirloin tips/seared tenderloin and double baked potato smothered in dark gravy. My preference is to quaff experiencing the warmth of soft fruit: blackberries, blueberries edged with red cherries. Cellar several years sampling yearly. 93</i></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">
</span></span></span>
<br />
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>PEPPERWOOD GROVE PINOT GRIGIO 2015, NAPA, California, 12.5% XD 2g/L, #483305 $11.00* (Tasted June 21, 2017)</b></span></span></span></div>
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdvkglMM-ae2j1NnC_IMRs1IFnuBY3CnKvC_NtcpATwZ0Loqv2GjinKB8iyOTpnqPiUVCa_dJpdTm8Pb1Z_uQxQmiD1uSKt1PZm0Bxqq_RZ8kI7kw8Qb27TOW5kctNkp5Z0s10/s1600/Pepperwood+Pinot+Grigio+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="446" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdvkglMM-ae2j1NnC_IMRs1IFnuBY3CnKvC_NtcpATwZ0Loqv2GjinKB8iyOTpnqPiUVCa_dJpdTm8Pb1Z_uQxQmiD1uSKt1PZm0Bxqq_RZ8kI7kw8Qb27TOW5kctNkp5Z0s10/s200/Pepperwood+Pinot+Grigio+2015.JPG" width="55" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A General listing reduced from $13.00 to $11.00* until May 21, 2017: <i>My notes: </i></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>The colour is a light grapefruit and spreads a thin film wrinkling at the crest before sliding down chasing a few tears. The aroma has a green pea accent unwilling to release too much varietal pleasure. A mild acid doesn't quite balance a noticeable sweetness adding a floral twist to lemon and lime. Interesting for its ability to parch the mouth while adding a glycerol touch to the lips. Serve with hard cheeses, Italian sliced meats and pepperoni pizza - keep chilled. A social sipper and, if quaffed, a refreshing constructed Pinot Grigio. 84 </i></span></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPEFRw-clpDgMCaAW1y2PuUwRG4fBeztdRQzSWWHDfrtYDwO1McJZwbLSTlqP4opUyQOHILPWxH0e4JEiBwpfGKbfd25lRsrFFIYuFkmjbWB1Gdi_a12Dl5NoN6rCoZAHGbXSE/s1600/Carmen+Gran+Reserva+Cab+Sauv+2014+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #b00000;"></span></i><b></b></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>TORO DE PIEDRA GRAND RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2014, Maule Valley, Chile, 14.0% D 2g/L, #417493 $19.95* (Tasted June 29, 2017)</b></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZ5YFqQw_Y64ip7kJH37E-e7LvKnWSHhT3w7gEkUkG9DmIkMHWnk2RELboM-liYYDvpFdt542QRAPnfRInYNtq-gMnwkafDOiDX5ZsHrqVOQ0O4gumf_MSfXZpaS7FrQb2OkK/s1600/Toro+de+Piedra+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><b></b><br /></a></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRm-X_FKH-c8BqoxVLMKQfN75ieXVc4Sb5p_OrQDqI5mLdVbXvVkLtsgNmLDiG_tl7jSyer0j1meq7HJ5n9_lcHK9g8orOh400cFjZAMAxFmpHxs_oUxr2h7SGmt6YSZaK0vT6/s1600/Toro+de+Piedra+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="591" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRm-X_FKH-c8BqoxVLMKQfN75ieXVc4Sb5p_OrQDqI5mLdVbXvVkLtsgNmLDiG_tl7jSyer0j1meq7HJ5n9_lcHK9g8orOh400cFjZAMAxFmpHxs_oUxr2h7SGmt6YSZaK0vT6/s200/Toro+de+Piedra+2014.JPG" width="73" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on November 2, 2016 reduced to $16.00. <i> My notes: </i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">The nose is a refreshingly bright with a natural
lemon grapefruit aroma. The first sip shows a fullness not expected as its glycerol
touch adds an interesting fullness. A moderate film fragments at the rim and quickly recedes. The finish is long with a citrus sharpness wakenng the buds. Have with seafood grilled in butter
on mounded rice, guinea hens baked with cranberries or sliced chicken breast. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Serve at 9oC and let its distinct heritage
show on its way to 14oC. 91 </span></span></span></i></span><br /><br /><b>CARMEN GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016, Maipo Valley, Chile, 14.0% XD 2g/L, #358309 $17.15 (Tasted July 3, 2017)</b></span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizA6XMKMRIaefsIulChw-Z1mDhiS9p0Rnome2AUZlaZQGjDLJmrSpL7fY7p7m_vXZEDoR9b4p7_FuINoK7cPYscc6N0zE9qeFTLu6kHfDrSx1dHNJmEvKKxSQ4F8pccHAlpeu4/s1600/Gran+Reserve.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizA6XMKMRIaefsIulChw-Z1mDhiS9p0Rnome2AUZlaZQGjDLJmrSpL7fY7p7m_vXZEDoR9b4p7_FuINoK7cPYscc6N0zE9qeFTLu6kHfDrSx1dHNJmEvKKxSQ4F8pccHAlpeu4/s1600/Gran+Reserve.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizA6XMKMRIaefsIulChw-Z1mDhiS9p0Rnome2AUZlaZQGjDLJmrSpL7fY7p7m_vXZEDoR9b4p7_FuINoK7cPYscc6N0zE9qeFTLu6kHfDrSx1dHNJmEvKKxSQ4F8pccHAlpeu4/s1600/Gran+Reserve.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">A General listing. <i>My notes: </i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><i> <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i>A deep plum
shade to side </i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">with our pork and plum sauce supper. First the aerated then the
non-aerated. No doubt my preference is natural out of the bottle, slightly
fruitier and brighter in flavour and nose. Both lay a firm film dropping long
fast legs then to coat mouth and tongue with smooth blackberries. Quaff to
confirm reality. The year is 2016 but can outlast the decade with care. Pair
with anything beefy whether a Beef Wellington, prime or a rib rack nicely
rubbed and singed by licking flames. 92 <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i></i><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>PETER YEALANDS SAUVIGNON BLANC MARLBOROUGH 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand, 13.0% XD 7g/L, #277731 $14.15* (Tasted June 13, 2017)</b></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></b><b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixBpoEVWjth0Qx5Iv-_NLDWhfzguNt32FQNvwkkHI5WC-A-sHUs1y0M2J-JXMwIU-ETM5m1H2gz67eEYOShE8PXeSEQDS5fx36U3UaHcIBzXJlzzDcCidLNekoxX9dvqOCq7WD/s1600/Peter+Yealands+Sauv+Blanc+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">A General listing with price reduced from $16.15 until May 21, 2017. <i>My notes: </i></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i>A</i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> pale yellow poured while chilled and leaving a fine condensation on the glass. The film is delicate quickly leaving a heavily fragmented rim. A </i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixBpoEVWjth0Qx5Iv-_NLDWhfzguNt32FQNvwkkHI5WC-A-sHUs1y0M2J-JXMwIU-ETM5m1H2gz67eEYOShE8PXeSEQDS5fx36U3UaHcIBzXJlzzDcCidLNekoxX9dvqOCq7WD/s1600/Peter+Yealands+Sauv+Blanc+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="499" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixBpoEVWjth0Qx5Iv-_NLDWhfzguNt32FQNvwkkHI5WC-A-sHUs1y0M2J-JXMwIU-ETM5m1H2gz67eEYOShE8PXeSEQDS5fx36U3UaHcIBzXJlzzDcCidLNekoxX9dvqOCq7WD/s200/Peter+Yealands+Sauv+Blanc+2016.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="61" /></a><i>slight pineapple, slight grapefruit, <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>a nip of gooseberry fruit and lemon starts an enjoyable journey down the aroma path. A prominent tang stirs the buds to a long, smooth, refreshing sip as long tears are shed. The palate is cleansed then left to dry until the next sip/quaff. Wash away with a share of broiled chicken, pineapple pizza or cod on rice a la vodka. Buy and cellar or drink now – a value imho. 92 </i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><i></i></span></b><b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>
<br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>PORCUPINE RIDGE SYRAH 2015, Swartzland, South Africa, 14.5% XD 2g/L, #595280 $15.95 (Tasted June 26, 2017)</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIhv_UNEABpuW2pckxumfaAVSepUEbUG4Wo7UpCHb0zndakEHmNMoLqmvj4tbhVYis2SGnjcpPwjKxd13__wbTp84E6Q9cr28hpSmRJ-1yljWE4d6FCryA9VqsFSTHnERLF51_/s1600/Porcupine+Ridge+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="518" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIhv_UNEABpuW2pckxumfaAVSepUEbUG4Wo7UpCHb0zndakEHmNMoLqmvj4tbhVYis2SGnjcpPwjKxd13__wbTp84E6Q9cr28hpSmRJ-1yljWE4d6FCryA9VqsFSTHnERLF51_/s200/Porcupine+Ridge+2015.JPG" width="64" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">A Vintages release on April 3, 2017. <i>My notes: A product of the Boekenhoutskloof Winery.</i></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Aerated
for comparison there’s no change from non-aerated although the
latter is my preference – a mystery? Both have a slight warmth and a
garlic-cucumber nose airing quickly to soften first impressions. Has a solid
ruby colour, clean and dense. Full-bodied, smooth, dry, steely edged finishing
with a tart vanilla blackberry flavour draining through long slow tears. A
stoic character for those that tolerate stoic. Pair with T-Bone, sirloin, chili
con carne, or even salty game. Should cellar well. </span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">91</span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></b></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>ARDAL CRIANZA RIBERA DEL DUERO 2010, Vendimia, Spain, 14.0% XD 4g/L, #167601 $19.95 (Tasted June 27, 2017)</b></span><br />
<b></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqvvO0WsaS4wj22FF0y3ZNz5eivj1gCSlbcMjK-RycfpZL99EISD67w-DBzB012syG444Z46y4QHRQkkKq9iHwSWnhGVbHphDoWp-yclDBc85pa0V3t97oWJSozPVAvyW7kWw/s1600/Ardal+Vendimia+2010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="458" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqvvO0WsaS4wj22FF0y3ZNz5eivj1gCSlbcMjK-RycfpZL99EISD67w-DBzB012syG444Z46y4QHRQkkKq9iHwSWnhGVbHphDoWp-yclDBc85pa0V3t97oWJSozPVAvyW7kWw/s200/Ardal+Vendimia+2010.JPG" width="56" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A Vintages release on December 10, 2016.</span><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> My notes:</span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> A Blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon: Tempranillo for its brightness and the strength, often boldness, of Cabernet Sauvignon for red flexibility then a Spanish process. A crescent arch runs rapid tears not from lightness but from volume. Aerating softens the approach bringing an earthy black cherry forward – more earth than fruit. Chalk takes the day over a long finish. Pair with a variety of ‘The Keg’ coated beef. Or sip standing at a buffet of prosciutto wrapped blue cheese, grilled Polish sausage (mild) and pepperoni slices. Already seven years cellared another few may be optimistic - peaked at winning a Gold at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in 2013. 85 </span></i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i></i><i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>BOya SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016, Leyda Valley, Chile, 12.5% XD 3g/L, #389726 $12.80* (Tasted June 25, 2017)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /> </span></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaRwxfQIwOdLR7hwBU1H3z_j9YzoKMUvANOiiJwxAl_bdbIW7Go7yfPs3R3345rqPV7NNZ1p_Kk19JX4leWgCVgAWydcMr43wvKj0q0MsB6inL7WqZGh5frNuI5yo-RZbEvxBm/s1600/BOya+Leyda+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="531" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaRwxfQIwOdLR7hwBU1H3z_j9YzoKMUvANOiiJwxAl_bdbIW7Go7yfPs3R3345rqPV7NNZ1p_Kk19JX4leWgCVgAWydcMr43wvKj0q0MsB6inL7WqZGh5frNuI5yo-RZbEvxBm/s200/BOya+Leyda+2016.JPG" width="66" /></a></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on January 7, 2017. Price reduced from $15.95. <i>My notes: </i></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>A pale grapefruit colour with a faint hint of spritz on loosening the cap. A thin film shows wrinkling at the rim. Dry as chalk from the first sip and leaving a sparse lemon/lime nose by itself. Interesting for a sauvignon blanc and to be paired rather than sipped solo. We served with grilled penne sized chicken slices and penne in a Monterey Jack sauce. Should do well with seared scallops/shrimp and white fish. Extra dry on the tongue, light and long. The empty weighs in at 1.4 lbs. 85</i></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-size: medium;"></span></i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"></span></i></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><i></i><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>PÉREZ CRUZ RESERVA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015, Casablanca Valley, Chile, 13.5 XD 2g/L, #462655 $14.95 (Tasted June 19, 2017)</b></span><br />
<div>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><b></b><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><b></b><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6CmfawF4-_GRmmn-KT4ucMjgxEzYyfti1VLx5vh1SGp0n3cQhyxZBIWyQfrpcWlq1u1NsD1NJHz6cKrlW71ANJrDGieiFH8NvjbsbjeXpMRU0Pk-qwOQg5D9_26s4zQvWfl3/s1600/Perez+Cruz+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="472" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6CmfawF4-_GRmmn-KT4ucMjgxEzYyfti1VLx5vh1SGp0n3cQhyxZBIWyQfrpcWlq1u1NsD1NJHz6cKrlW71ANJrDGieiFH8NvjbsbjeXpMRU0Pk-qwOQg5D9_26s4zQvWfl3/s200/Perez+Cruz+2015.JPG" width="58" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on March 18, 2017. <i>My notes:<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></i><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The nose is
mineral in character, more vegetative than fruit or flower, with a soft acidity.
The film shows a delicate viscosity setting up an arched veil krinkling at the
edge. The taste has a refreshing bite and a lasting finish with a glycerol residual. If sipping, a cheese tray or mixed fruit pieces could balance nicely.
A tasting session of<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Sauvignon Blancs
from various countries would illustrate interesting terroir differences. Or pair
with seafood entrées, shell or fin. One could describe this as a ‘refreshing’. 88</span></span></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></i></span><b></b><br /> <br /><b>MURALHAS DE MONÇÃO VINHO VERDE 2015, Vinho Verde, Portugal, 12.5% XD 7g/L, #080374 $15.95 (Tasted June 4, 2017)</b><br /> <br /> </span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIapDlwFr8M-I_hebS5tncYs3HYtvUGTe2UT_1PPxW-mUr4gmnC290NvRmSMoaHfhuHRQhU1sQ-8n2aaIVDaKFXhr9Ovax_an-my_5sjPH2UmTkXdSlWSveBJTAH1_nxzHYPs/s1600/Mulharus.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="453" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIapDlwFr8M-I_hebS5tncYs3HYtvUGTe2UT_1PPxW-mUr4gmnC290NvRmSMoaHfhuHRQhU1sQ-8n2aaIVDaKFXhr9Ovax_an-my_5sjPH2UmTkXdSlWSveBJTAH1_nxzHYPs/s200/Mulharus.JPG" width="56" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on April 15, 2017. A blend of Alvarinho and Trajadura grapes. <i>My notes: Crystal clear mid yellow with a delicate floral fragrance hardly noticeable unless sniffing with full attention to the aroma on pouring - a highly integrated texture and tangy chalk. A thin film glides over the glass and palate leaving streaks of warmth and lemon grapefruit. The nose has quickly adopted a muted mineral flavour, long and needing space to express itself. Tiny sips will show its full character - now’s the time to pair with seafood – mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce. Also, I imagine, squid or fresh oysters. Keep chilled throughout. 89</i></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></i>
<br />
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><a href="https://www.vivino.com/wineries/gray-fox/wines/california-chardonnay-2015">GRAY FOX CHARDONNAY 2015,</a> Livermore & Ripon, California, 13.0% D 7g/L, #614271 $8.65 (Tasted June 7, 2017)</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSC83CDvhcatbM4FAKRocMCHhshJsyXLqnlhyphenhyphenR4Al2cjzF7HfR2QvXSQLOCgPjghmhWXti-sqCP8TXkLd1vAkb-eofH2BstHkcJ69EuhBq1bRljj3jeXIYZOvBVNon4bWVm9f9/s1600/Gray+Fox+Chard+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="493" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSC83CDvhcatbM4FAKRocMCHhshJsyXLqnlhyphenhyphenR4Al2cjzF7HfR2QvXSQLOCgPjghmhWXti-sqCP8TXkLd1vAkb-eofH2BstHkcJ69EuhBq1bRljj3jeXIYZOvBVNon4bWVm9f9/s200/Gray+Fox+Chard+2015.JPG" width="61" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">A General listing.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><i>My
notes: </i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i>There’s a glimmer of peach in a crystal clear
pale yellow when held to the light. The nose has a likeness to Bosc pear with
some appeal although a noticeable sweetness contradicts the fruit as it starts
a long, almost cloying, finish. Swirling leaves a thin film quickly receding while
showing<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>random cracks at the rim. Now shifts
to short with waning flavours the start of a muted mineral taste. Keep chilled
to sip or to pair with fresh berries in a custard - <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>citrus or vanilla. Not an entrée companion – perhaps with pineapple chunks and sliced ham pizza. 78</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span>
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">BERINGER FOUNDERS' ESTATE PINOT GRIGIO 2015, Napa Valley, California,
13.0%<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>XD<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>3g/L, #0</span><span style="margin: 0px;">45641<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$18.20<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>(Tasted July 6, 2017)</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;">
<br />
</span><span style="margin: 0px;">A General listing<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">:<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>My
notes<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">:</span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Four labels from Beringer are in this blog entry: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio (2) and Sauvignon Blanc. This has a sweet edge – a
characteristic of Pinot Grigio, but in this case tangy and extra dry, fresh
to the point of being rude. A thin film flows bitter wreaths on the glass before
meeting the meniscus. A delicate nose complements the sweet grapefruit and pear
flavour but it comes with a penetrating acid and long finish. Plan a few
bottles for a summer patio party – include a dozen NZ savvies to see which go
first. 90</span> </i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7gGZXWuRhbgL85lmYF2PGiUDQQFpDg685fCQo2z2Eq5sGIjteq0OMsoq3971UQomQ4bI9tOFLZTG9-OXYbRlumz-IgkcTk9htSRVaQp-N7ZfwvLqWbZym0uw4RlUJIHfBl87j/s1600/Beringer+3some+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1361" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7gGZXWuRhbgL85lmYF2PGiUDQQFpDg685fCQo2z2Eq5sGIjteq0OMsoq3971UQomQ4bI9tOFLZTG9-OXYbRlumz-IgkcTk9htSRVaQp-N7ZfwvLqWbZym0uw4RlUJIHfBl87j/s200/Beringer+3some+2015.JPG" width="170" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>BERINGER FOUNDERS' ESTATE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015, Napa Valley, California, 13.5% XD 2g/L, #407643 18.20 (Tasted June 9, 2017)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><b></b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> A General listing. <i>My notes: A medium golden that lays a moderate film running well developed tears while leaving interruptions along the rim. You can feel a sweet zest from the first sip, not of fermentation but of acid remnants. An indistinct fragrance leaves the sipper to his own imagination, from young skins and a distant cousin of gooseberry. There’s enough brightness to complement a spicy or savoury entrée - enough strength to balance pineapple pizza and chicken slices covered with a piquant sauce. Perhaps sufficient strength for an anchovy extra. Chill until served then </i></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i>provide a chilled carafe. A pleasing drink now. 87 </i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><b></b><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
</span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">BERINGER MAIN & VINE PINOT GRIGIO</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> 2015, California, USA, 12.5%<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>D<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>10g/L,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#112995<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>$11.10<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>(Tasted June 8, 2017)</span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000;"></span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">
</span>
<br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">A General listing. <i>My notes: A slight bronze to a mid yellow clear and bright. A swirl lays a firm film that quickly sheds a ring of tears. A modest nose, tangy to the nostrils and bringing a brisk sensation of citrus as the main thread. Long, warm and sweet, medium-bodied. Have with mussels. Have with bacon wrapped scallops – and other grilled/seared shrimp. Or be venturous with mushrooms in a garlic sauce, sliced chicken breast stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese and a side of double baked potatoes. Extra body adds flexibility over the previous Beringer PG. 91</i></span></span></span></div>
<div>
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div>
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-45732882742295065322017-06-15T13:42:00.002-04:002017-06-18T08:14:52.165-04:001st Half 2017 Summary - Reds<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-0fXDhiRTPMEwblA6v7fShwBQc6WEXUigktXD1wBVfxmM4b9gdtcSqWvBoDwy8gS6o3KS-Rv5g4al5rHeLUV22Nhs4-yxZd0Pr65UIKihl-XZWjrsHpkoAjOJjc5GrIDdoqxe/s1600/Swallowtail+0613%252717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="575" data-original-width="1022" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-0fXDhiRTPMEwblA6v7fShwBQc6WEXUigktXD1wBVfxmM4b9gdtcSqWvBoDwy8gS6o3KS-Rv5g4al5rHeLUV22Nhs4-yxZd0Pr65UIKihl-XZWjrsHpkoAjOJjc5GrIDdoqxe/s640/Swallowtail+0613%252717.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>A Soft Landing among the Lupins</i></b></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>1st Half 2017 Summary - Reds (36)</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br /></i></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Thirty-six Reds tasted from January 1st through June 30 this year are listed below. These are sequenced by rating. The month of tasting is shown in brackets and is where the original notes can be found. There are thirteen wines rated 90 and above. These are not lacking in any aspect. They are excellent to sip and/or served as a complement to a meal. Another ten, in the 85 to 89 range, are enjoyable but are lacking some vinicultural aspect: perhaps fullness, balance, varietal character …. ie. the many things that make wine so mysterious. Whether a specific wine is preferred can be a matter of personal taste or the circumstance in which the wine is being offered.</i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>In reality, all wines listed are subject to a common influence – the taster’s taste. Feel free to disagree or decide to describe your own ‘opinion’ on any wine. It often helps to decide your own basis for describing a wine especially if voicing it in a group. No one is right nor are they wrong but a common ground leads to a better understanding.</i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>The hyphenated number attached is an indication of ‘worth’. This number, from 1 to 3, represents whether a wine is 'worth the price', one that I'd buy in 'multiples', or one I'd buy in 'quantity'.</i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Consider this one person's view and perhaps a starting point if it helps. Click here for the </i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><a href="http://tinyurl.com/yastgxcx" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">1st Half 2017 Summary - Whites+</span></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Cheers, Ww</i></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i>
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>Reds:</b></span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></b></span>
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, 93-2 -- V, Paso Robles, California, #656561<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$23.95 (Jun)</i></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Wakefield Clare Valley + McLaren Vale Jaraman Shiraz 2014,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>93-2<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Auburn, South Australia, #377036<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$24.95(Mar)</i></span></span></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Wakefield Shiraz <span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;">2014, Auburn, South Australia, 92-2<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V, #</span></span>943787 <span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> $18.95(</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Jan)</span></i></span></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Trivento Amado Sur Malbec/Bonardi/Syrah 2014,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>92-2<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V, Mendoza, Argentina, #037036<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$16.95(Feb)<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></i></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">Luis Felipe Edwards Reserva Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2015,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>91a-2<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G, Colchagua, Chile, #</span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">308189<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$12.95 (May)</span></span></i></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Sister’s Run Epiphany Shiraz 2014, 91-2<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V, McLaren Vale, Australia,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#269464<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$17.95 (Jun)</span></i></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Robert Oatley Signature Series Shiraz 2014, Australia, 91-2<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>-- V, #327387<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$19.95</span></i></span><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;">(</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;">Jan)</span></span></i></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Le Cirque Grenache Noir/Carignan/Syrah 2013, 90-2<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Midi, France,</span></i></span><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span lang="FR-CA" style="margin: 0px;"> #</span><span lang="FR-CA" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;">277079 $<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;">16.95(</span></span>Jan)</span></span></i></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">J.P. Chenet Premier de Cuvée Merlot-Cabernet Pays d’Oc 2015, 90-2<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G, #621995 $12.45(May)</span></i><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Maycas del Limari Reserva Especial Pinot Noir 2014, 90-1<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Limari Valley, Chile, #469213<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$19.95(Feb)</span></i></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Cavino Deus Mavrodaphne of Patras NV, 91-2 (Sweet)<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V, Aigio, Greece, #452060 $13.95(Mar)</span></i></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">The Black Chook Shiraz/Viognier 2015,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>91-2<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>McLaren Vale, South Australia, #066738<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$18.95(Mar)</span></i></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">S</span><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">hoofly Pinot Noir 2015</span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>91-2<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Victoria, Australia, #477067 $16.95(<span style="margin: 0px;">Apr)</span></span></span></span></span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">Luccarelli Primitivo Puglia IGT</span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"> 2015,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>90a-3<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G, Puglia, Italy,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#253856<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$10.95(<span style="margin: 0px;">Apr)</span></span></span></i></span></span></span></li>
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">
</span></ul>
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">
</span>
<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<ul><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel 2013, 89-1<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>-- V, Delicato Vineyards, California, #678698<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;">17.95(</span></span>Jan)</span></i></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">Dramatis Personae Selecto Reserva 2010</span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>89-2<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V, San Rafael, Argentina,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#450650<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$14.95(<span style="margin: 0px;">Apr)</span></span></span></i></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Las Mulas Merlot Reserva Organic 2015,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>87-1<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Central, Valley, #454868<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$12.95(May)</span></i></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2013,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>87<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Colchagua Valley, Chile, #322586<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$17.95(Mar)</span></i></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Dandelion Lioness of McLaren Vale Shiraz 2<span style="margin: 0px;">014, 87<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>McLaren Vale, Australia,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#</span>357475<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$18.95(<span style="margin: 0px;">Apr)</span></span></i></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">J.P. Chenet Cabernet- Syrah Pays d’Oc 2015, 86-2<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Pays d’Oc, France, #090472 $11.95(May)</span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;">L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah 2013, 86-1<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, #983742<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$12.95</span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">(Feb)</span></span></i></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;">Smoking Loon Old Vine Zinfandel 2014,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>86-1<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;">California, USA, #272393<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$11.95*</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">(Feb)</span></span></i></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span lang="FR-CA" style="margin: 0px;">La Posta Pizzella Malbec 2015,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>85a<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V, Mendoza, Argentina, #</span><span lang="FR-CA" style="margin: 0px;">166298<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$15.95(<span style="margin: 0px;">Apr)</span></span></span></i></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Faustino Rivero Ulecia Silver Label Reserva<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>2009, 85<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V, Rioja, Spain,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#481416<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$17.95 (Jun)</span></i></span></span></span></li>
</span></ul>
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">
</span>
<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<ul><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Sein 2011, 84 -- V, Alicante, Spain, #391896 $17.00<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;">(</span></span><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;">Jan)</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></i></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">G. Marquis The Red Line Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 VQA Niagara Peninsula 2015,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>84<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G, Niagara, Ontario,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#473090<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$11.95*(Feb)<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Montes Limited Selection Carmenère 2014,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>84<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Colchagua Valley, Chile, #256685<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$14.95(Mar)</span></i></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">Wakefield Promised Land Shiraz 2015, 84<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G, Auburn, South Australia, #</span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">441543 $14.95(<span style="margin: 0px;">Apr)</span></span></span></i></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">Carmen Reserva 1850 Premier Carmenère 2016</span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">, 84<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Colchagua Valley, Chile, #169052<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$10.95(<span style="margin: 0px;">Apr)</span></span></span></i></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Montecillo Crianza Rioja 2011,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>84<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Rioja, Spain, #144493<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$11.95(May)</span></i></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Diabolica Red Wine 2014 VQA Okanagan Valley,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>84<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G, Oliver, BC,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#373001<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$14.95(May)</span></i></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Niepoort Dão RÓTULO Red 2013, 83 -- V, Dão, Portugal, #452722 $18.95</span></i></span><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;">(</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;">Jan)</span></span></i></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">J.P. Chenet Reserve Pinot Noir 2015,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>83<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>France,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#142406<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$13.95 (Jun)</span></i></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><u>Monte Antico 2012,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>83<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G, Tuscany, Italy,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#069377<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$15.95 </u></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">(Jun)</span></span></i></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">Alamos Malbec 2015, 82a -- G, Mendoza, Argentina, #295139 $15.95 (Jun)</span></span></i></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><u><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Ghost Pines Merlot 2013, 82<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G, California, USA, #454876<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>*$16.95 </span></i></span></span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">(Jun)</span></i></span></span></span></li>
</span></ul>
<ul><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></ul>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times";">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span>
Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-21791361679225195632017-06-15T13:33:00.000-04:002017-08-10T11:25:11.347-04:001st Half 2017 Summary - Whites+<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9njBAfCu5xHwVodBNyw-jDtpk_PIMMygU2PjtQquYI4ChLBvgGiEdBJN_LLQkD2KB2AOrIDW3vyGJNe10oeHzi09YiNn4e0lqjIQ9CDmjgOzyvuIVe6P4FQPrn31_YrhBb0xV/s1600/Lupins+613%252717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="910" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9njBAfCu5xHwVodBNyw-jDtpk_PIMMygU2PjtQquYI4ChLBvgGiEdBJN_LLQkD2KB2AOrIDW3vyGJNe10oeHzi09YiNn4e0lqjIQ9CDmjgOzyvuIVe6P4FQPrn31_YrhBb0xV/s640/Lupins+613%252717.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><i><b>Lupin Weather for sure!!</b></i></span></div>
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1st Half 2017 Summary - Whites+ (39)<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">Thirty-nine
Whites+ tasted from January 1st through June 30 this year are listed below.
These are sequenced by rating.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Seven are
rosés</span></i><i><span style="margin: 0px;">/</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">bubblies leaving
thirty-two whites. The month for each tasting is shown in brackets and is where
the original notes can be found.</span></i></span></span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Of
the thirty-two there are seven wines rated 90 and above. These are considered
not lacking in any aspect. They are excellent to sip and as a complement to a
meal. Another nineteen , in the 85 to 89 range, are enjoyable but lack in some
aspect – one of the many things that make wine so mysterious. Whether a
specific wine is preferred can be and often is, a matter of personal taste or
the circumstance in which the wine is being offered. </span></span></i></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">As
in the case of the Reds the hyphenated number attached is an indication of
‘worth’.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>This number, 1, 2 or 3, represents
whether a wine is 'worth the price', ‘one that I'd buy in multiples', or ‘one
I'd buy in quantity'.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Click
here for the <a href="http://tinyurl.com/y7lkoz8t" target="_blank">1st half 2017 Summary - REDS</a>..</span></span></i></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Cheers,
Ww</span></span></i></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Whites (32)</span></i></span></b></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br /></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Baron Montalto Viognier 2015, 91-2 -- V, Sicilay, Italy, #435479, $15.95 (May)</span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Bouchard Père & Fils Macon-Lugny Saint-Pierre 2015, 91-2 -- G, Burgundy, France, #051573 $15.95* (Jun)</span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anselmi San Vincenzo 2015, 91-2 -- V, Veneto, Italy, #948158 $16.95 (Jun)</span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Elephant Hill Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2013, 91-2 -- V, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, #361238 $18.25(Feb)</span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Wakefield Estate Chardonnay 2015, 91-2 -- V, Clare Valley, Australia, #711556 $15.95(Mar)</span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Echeverria Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2015, 90-2 -- V, Colchagua Valley, Chile, #485292 $14.95 (Jun)</span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Chloe Chardonnay 2015, 90-2 -- G, California, USA, #392597 *$14.95 (Jun)</span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yalumba Y Series Unwooded Chardonnay 2015, 89 -- V, Angaston, South Australia, #460972 $16.95(Feb)</span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Apothic White Winemakers Blend 2015, 88-1 -- G, Modesto. California, #419978 $14.95(Apr)</span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Alamos Torrontés 2016, 88-1 -- V, Salta, Argentina, #081539 $15.95 (June)</span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Abruzzo Sentieri Pecorino 2015, 88-1 -- V, Abruzzo, Italy, #477752 $15.95(May)</span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Zenato San Benedetto Lugana 2015, 88-1 -- V, Veneto, Italy, #707158 $17.95(Feb)</span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Alamos Chardonnay 2014, 87 -- V, Mendoza, Argentina, #448761 $14.95(Apr)</span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Wakefield Promised Land Unwooded Chardonnay 2015, 87-1 -- G, Auburn, South Australia, #441550 $14.95(Apr)</span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Franklin Tate Estates Chardonnay 2015, 87-1 -- V, Western Australia, #453373 $17.95(Mar)</span></i></span></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Susana Balboa Crios Torrontés 2016, 86-1 -- V, 2016, Mendoza, Argentina #001834 $13.95(Mar)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Frogpond Farm Organic Vidal 2014 VQA Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 86 -- V, Ontario, #469429 $14.00(Feb)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Terre Bianche Alghero 2014, 86 – V, Sicily, Italy, #968537 $16.95(Jan)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Dirty Laundry Not So Naughty Chardonnay 2014 VQA Okanagan Valley, 86 -- V, British Columbia, Canada, #353144 $19.95(Jan)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Okiwa Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2014, 86 -- V, Marlborough, New Zealand, #459156 $19.95(Jan)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Penmara The White Ribbon Sémillon 2016, 86c -- V, Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, #474031 $14.95(May)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Domaine de la Vieille Cure Muscadet Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie 2015, 85 -- V, Loire, France, #469775 $13.95 (June)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Babich Sauvignon Blanc 2016, 85 -- V, Marlborough, New Zealand, #620054 $13.95(May)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Matua Hawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016, 85 -- G, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, #619452 $14.95(Apr)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Toasted Head Chardonnay 2014, 85 -- V, Acampo, California, #594341 $16.95*(Jan)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Tyrrell’s Lost Block Semillon 2015, 85 -- V, Hunter Valley, Australia, #933200 $17.95(Mar)</span></i></li>
</ul>
<ul>
</ul>
<div>
<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div>
<ul>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Organized Crime Chardonnay 2013 VQA Beamsville Bench, 84 -- V, Niagara, Ontario, #408435 $18.95(Jan)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Cupcake Vineyards Chardonnay 2016, 84 -- G, California, USA, #230821 $13.10*(Feb)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Cave Spring Estate Riesling 2014 VQA Beamsville Bench, 84 -- G, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, #286377 $18.95(Mar)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hogue Gewurtraminer 2014, 83 -- V, Washington, USA, #461137 $14.95(Feb) </span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hesketh Bright Young Things Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 83 -- V, South Australia, #447086 $14.95(Mar)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">J.P. Chenet Chardonnay Reserve Pays d’Oc 2015, 83 -- G, France, #255885 $13.95(May)</span></i><br /><br /> </li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Bubblies & Rosés (7)</b></span></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></span></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Tenuta S. Anna Prosecco Extra-Dry NV, 89-1 -- G, Veneto, Italy, #388710 $16.95(May)</i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Torresella Prosecco XD NV, 88-1 -- V, Venezie, Italy, #400440 $14.95 (Jun)</i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Segura Vuidas Brut Reserva Cava Sparkling NV, 87-1 -- G, Torrelavit, Spain, #216960 $14.95(Jan)</i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Gérard Bertrand Côte des Rosés 2015, 86 -- V, Languedoc, France, #373985 $18.95(Apr)</i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Fantinel One and Only Single Vineyard Brut Prosecco 2015, 84 -- V, Fruili, Italy, #390617 $18.95(Feb)</i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Ogier Côtes du Ventoux Rosé AOC 2015, 83 -- G, Rhône Valley, France, #134916 $12.15 (Jun)</i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Astoria Prosecco NV, 82 -- G, Astoria, Italy, #593855 $15.05(Mar)</i></span></li>
</ul>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px 24px; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"></i></span></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span>Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-14356108425562448012017-06-01T01:00:00.000-04:002017-06-27T11:53:58.693-04:00June 2017 wines<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">June 2017 wines – 15 tasted of 15<br />Cheers, Ww</span></i><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />
<div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOk3jXqt5TNHpr4B1-0DfOtfEeZFDGyto0I_3ofmZUOkjJ9m_EOrn2BE8eYnFvrYJDD9rXVfxPpum2kW5VMZF6ygaRO37mD7cMSW_mz7pMouhUnsxeYAFWEXwVJS6O3BWFg2Cp/s1600/Northeast+View+-+May+30+%252717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOk3jXqt5TNHpr4B1-0DfOtfEeZFDGyto0I_3ofmZUOkjJ9m_EOrn2BE8eYnFvrYJDD9rXVfxPpum2kW5VMZF6ygaRO37mD7cMSW_mz7pMouhUnsxeYAFWEXwVJS6O3BWFg2Cp/s640/Northeast+View+-+May+30+%252717.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Northeast View - May 30, 2017</span></i></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br /></b></i></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>LINEUP: </b>Reds, Whites, Rosés and Bubblies</i></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="color: white;"></span></span></span></span><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="color: white;">J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, 93-2 -- V, Paso Robles, California, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=656561&ITEM_NUMBER=656561&language=EN&style=Vintages">656561</a><span style="color: white;"> $23.95</span></span></span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="color: white;">Sister’s Run Epiphany Shiraz 2014, 91-2 -- V, McLaren Vale, Australia, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=269464&ITEM_NUMBER=269464&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">269464</a><span style="color: white;"> $17.95</span></span></span></span></i></b></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Faustino Rivero Ulecia Silver Label Reserva 2009, 83 -- V, Rioja, Spain, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=481416&ITEM_NUMBER=481416&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">481416</a> $17.95</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>J.P. Chenet Reserve Pinot Noir 2015, 83 -- G, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=142406&ITEM_NUMBER=142406&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">142406</a> $13.95</i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">Monte Antico 2012, 83 -- G, Tuscany, Italy, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=069377&ITEM_NUMBER=069377&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">069377</a><span style="color: white;"> $15.95</span></i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Alamos Malbec 2015, 82a -- G, Mendoza, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=295139&ITEM_NUMBER=295139&language=EN&style=Vintages">295139</a> $15.65</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Ghost Pines Merlot 2013, 82 -- G, California, USA, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=454876&ITEM_NUMBER=454876&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">454876</a> *$16.95</b></i></span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><b></b><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVwnyFcRQTMNzRHnSUBHI_QpvFPUpvH3VSEfPgEsMuUx_vnI2Y50gkdjF9JndUwi07iDoJIN8hKojzhSvHLoEUtC61Z_-Jx27g7PEBuipGVjySwDtHGoke6cKh5ud_bsi6cxuY/s1600/PWMcM3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="616" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVwnyFcRQTMNzRHnSUBHI_QpvFPUpvH3VSEfPgEsMuUx_vnI2Y50gkdjF9JndUwi07iDoJIN8hKojzhSvHLoEUtC61Z_-Jx27g7PEBuipGVjySwDtHGoke6cKh5ud_bsi6cxuY/s200/PWMcM3.jpg" width="160" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Harbinger 1</span></i></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br /></div>
</div>
<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="color: white;">Bouchard Père & Fils Macon-Lugny Saint-Pierre 2015, 91-2 -- G, Burgundy, France, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=051573&ITEM_NUMBER=051573&language=EN&style=Vintages">051573</a><span style="color: white;"> $15.95*</span></span></span></span></i></b></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Anselmi San Vincenzo 2015, 91-2 -- V, Veneto, Italy, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=948158&ITEM_NUMBER=948158&language=EN&style=Vintages">948158</a> $16.95</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Chloe Chardonnay 2015, 90-2 -- G, California, USA, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=392597&ITEM_NUMBER=392597&language=EN&style=Vintages">392597</a> *$14.95</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">Echeverria Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2015, 90-2 -- V, Colchagua Valley, Chile, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=485292&ITEM_NUMBER=485292&language=EN&style=Vintages">485292</a><span style="color: white;"> $14.95</span></i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Alamos Torrontés 2016, 88-1 -- V, Salta, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=081539&ITEM_NUMBER=081539&language=EN&style=Vintages">081539</a> $15.95</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Domaine de la Vieille Cure Muscadet Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie 2015, 85 -- V, Loire, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=469775&ITEM_NUMBER=469775&language=EN&style=Vintages">469775</a> $13.95</b></i></span> </li>
</ul>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRPiEK8aLsvld6C1rLnx3mUn00-tjmZ6JVgx8tdgfAQIBtfFTj9r_6K3tZxNhQSZmpWZ0SR9uCZWjHF8jdLh4U3d59YZqxAqlsrBAQZCpyNhpHSLposobmA90dPHgmazxXhChf/s1600/PWMcM2+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRPiEK8aLsvld6C1rLnx3mUn00-tjmZ6JVgx8tdgfAQIBtfFTj9r_6K3tZxNhQSZmpWZ0SR9uCZWjHF8jdLh4U3d59YZqxAqlsrBAQZCpyNhpHSLposobmA90dPHgmazxXhChf/s200/PWMcM2+%25282%2529.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: small;">Harbinger 2</span></i></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZHKV7qi31zltrPaS9ichFOy2BSDgY1_eFhPRg4zE8L1hv4JLIrWB8KH00SqL_iew1EWN9ucsVU9-RSuMXsNuSkjenpRcO44yib3lI2e3SkihYnl8jVDR8tQpH9qR9Bw-v4Sya/s1600/PWMcM3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul><div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Ogier Côtes du Ventoux Rosé AOC 2015, 84 -- G, Rhône Valley, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=134916&ITEM_NUMBER=134916&language=EN&style=Vintages">134916</a> $12.15</b></span></i></li>
</ul>
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAVaDgvPBKOcyPJZElNUx4YZ1L-sOoga2qJSiq0A61dpVuLoE6RpSpMy39_k_onTHsUy9AfbPGgUZZqoDUwOgbONb1NG9go3OzmYBxxGupi-1HngZxyQ_zVCJkjkx2NYbzpMNZ/s1600/PWMcM2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="683" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAVaDgvPBKOcyPJZElNUx4YZ1L-sOoga2qJSiq0A61dpVuLoE6RpSpMy39_k_onTHsUy9AfbPGgUZZqoDUwOgbONb1NG9go3OzmYBxxGupi-1HngZxyQ_zVCJkjkx2NYbzpMNZ/s200/PWMcM2.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: small;">Harbinger 3</span></i></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR6Is_PLvsVTB5iP3EPyGG5-kXjnwJyeASxRX3UzIWeTZPQyoaOVZxfu3piVes71Vn2dSR6dan9ebvzITH0SgQgFN4GOVDYCz9g5DiFu5HAQKuM3UqH5VbcO3NEGm7STvL8h_b/s1600/PWMcM2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><b><br /></b></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Torresella Prosecco XD NV, NV, 88-1 -- V, Venezie, Italy, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=400440&ITEM_NUMBER=400440&language=EN&style=Vintages">400440</a> *$14.95</b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></i></li>
<ul><ul><ul>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
</ul>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i></i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i></i></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>(V - Vintages, G - General, O - Other, r-v - Rating-Value, a - aerated, c - cellar, </i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>NR - Not Recommended)</i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><i></i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">TASTINGS:</span></b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span></b><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhggK8cLsyqqbOhsBwPisDlEjriobtqbutnj6fmPERkANNpyVrY8OS2f3R1NwY9iTrChNi_5qCApDHX_kfOxLL07vJ3ao7UpMgK5m_ualA2lVPLZ7DyJdP81LATc-b2g0zeo19r/s1600/Unloading+in+the+Distance+-+June+1+%252717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1454" data-original-width="1039" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhggK8cLsyqqbOhsBwPisDlEjriobtqbutnj6fmPERkANNpyVrY8OS2f3R1NwY9iTrChNi_5qCApDHX_kfOxLL07vJ3ao7UpMgK5m_ualA2lVPLZ7DyJdP81LATc-b2g0zeo19r/s320/Unloading+in+the+Distance+-+June+1+%252717.JPG" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Unloading in the Distance June 1 '17</span></b></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><a href="https://www.wine-searcher.com/producer-24284-j-p-chenet" target="_blank">J.P. CHENET</a> RESERVE PINOT NOIR 2015, Midi, France, 12.5% XD 4g/L, #142406 $11.95 (Tasted May 28, 2017)</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83aKxYF9RY1p9aFN6w2R2E7hbrLpK3_OePd6tOiYj43i3F6DDuzZAVyMpNhwCM86OCpw46z0Sw_-8oqN0TD2tbJzyiKWvVgFRivWpNOjKyTrVoc8wlF-EDIsprPrUo9PcygnJ/s1600/J.P.+Chenet+Pinot+Noir+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcRclsVgbQS7F2oZXBAqYLo62OVQJ85Yuh2ZpKozlXUum-f608ZWgbHKHyvVBzVNisqtwR0SLEb0hyLer9HJ9dZ-iZStx2ux22h5mHGNNF61n0ATmsU14gvdfiNJo4UGFToqr/s1600/J.P.+Chenet+Pinot+Noir+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;">A General listing. <i>My notes: </i></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>Having tried several vintages of J P Chenet </i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83aKxYF9RY1p9aFN6w2R2E7hbrLpK3_OePd6tOiYj43i3F6DDuzZAVyMpNhwCM86OCpw46z0Sw_-8oqN0TD2tbJzyiKWvVgFRivWpNOjKyTrVoc8wlF-EDIsprPrUo9PcygnJ/s1600/J.P.+Chenet+Pinot+Noir+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="623" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83aKxYF9RY1p9aFN6w2R2E7hbrLpK3_OePd6tOiYj43i3F6DDuzZAVyMpNhwCM86OCpw46z0Sw_-8oqN0TD2tbJzyiKWvVgFRivWpNOjKyTrVoc8wlF-EDIsprPrUo9PcygnJ/s200/J.P.+Chenet+Pinot+Noir+2015.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="77" /></a><i>wines tastings have shown some inconsistency – eg. vintages 2008 (84), 2010 (86), 2011 (89) and 2012 (78)(82) – details are in previous blog entries. The 2015 vintage has a dry strawberry plum nose with a bright finish. The dryness shows from the first sip and carries through a long finish outlasting the fruit. A swirl leaves a thin film with slow tears and a charcoal tinge darkens an opaque ruby. Equally compatible with roast turkey, lamb kebobs and tuna steak - OK as a light bodied quaffer. Price is the basis for this purchase. 83</i></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><u><br /></u></i></span></b>
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTHvvuiZhJzs-U6w7bhel4kTOD2FunuZ_sSRBqcRRNohyStvxWdQxJrgosa5MDanEe9ruEs8VRmMq7fOYbB8Opm0Zewp3wtXvx-FdUxdSNYBPsNIs5gI1P0q2AhpVra8ovYsGR/s1600/J.P.+Chenet+Pinot+Noir+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b>FAUSTINO RIVERO ULECIA SILVER LABEL RESERVA 2009, Rioja, Spain, 13.0% XD 2g/L, #481416 $17.95 (Tasted April 23, 2017)</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8J-EReq4bT0a2HR41G8Nk95qORkcjUyHMbBX5qqs1C9WmLNZbMhscPap_uH1I6fFaZRPE-OPem4cE3H86W6yjGJT7Gjn3IRZGTvLwe2PGggiUPXLW_F5DLw19kL0n8israKkx/s1600/Faustino+Rivero+Silver+Labed+2009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="482" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8J-EReq4bT0a2HR41G8Nk95qORkcjUyHMbBX5qqs1C9WmLNZbMhscPap_uH1I6fFaZRPE-OPem4cE3H86W6yjGJT7Gjn3IRZGTvLwe2PGggiUPXLW_F5DLw19kL0n8israKkx/s200/Faustino+Rivero+Silver+Labed+2009.JPG" width="60" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on March 18, 2017. Rated 90 by Michael Schachner Wine Enthusiast, December 1 2015. <i>My notes: Aerated a sample I find a noticeable difference in the bite on the buds, the aerated being a more reserved offering, a more pleasing sipper. Also, the aerated nose is slightly mellower such that a milder meal may not be overwhelmed by the initial acid. Flavours of smoky cherry and blackberry are spread evenly and last for a long extra dry finish. Be prepared for a lasting bite if sipping solo. Decant overnight if an aerator isn’t available. Match with Texas Chili or a beefeater’s chorizo pizza. Eight years cellared could mean the end has been reached. 85</i></span></span></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times";"></span></i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span></i></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br /></span></i>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">ALAMOS TORRONTÉS 2016, Salta, Argentina, 13.0% D 8g/L, #081539 $15.95 (Tasted April 13, 2017)</span></b></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b></b><br /></span>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbU9Lz_-vn15_wnCSmEEqi_AIyL3NW_LIfw6aMh0jlMgg-_O0DghdDq_NmcxXgdxFgk5aGYIaBmMJyzmuIVUN0Y-15ojH5DXer12HpoYZXDzWfUztIOA3DF00RUkyZwls30pYR/s1600/Alamos+Torrontes+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="501" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbU9Lz_-vn15_wnCSmEEqi_AIyL3NW_LIfw6aMh0jlMgg-_O0DghdDq_NmcxXgdxFgk5aGYIaBmMJyzmuIVUN0Y-15ojH5DXer12HpoYZXDzWfUztIOA3DF00RUkyZwls30pYR/s200/Alamos+Torrontes+2016.JPG" width="62" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on March 18, 2017. My notes: A Catena wine. A light aroma on first pouring and a crystal clear lightish yellow. Coats the glass and slowly fragments indicating a moderate viscosity. Chill to 10oC for sipping to enjoy the seeping aromas and silk edged grapefruit flavour. Continue below 14oC when pairing with cheeses, garlic and herbal hummus, tangy greens, shellfish, grilled sea creatures. Finish flattens as temp rises displaying a creamy texture, warmth and mild lemon. 88</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> </span></i></span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS MACON-LUGNY SAINT-PIERRE 2015, Burgundy, France, 12.5% XD 4g/L, #051573 $15.95* (Tasted May 31, 2017)</span></b></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyTahqaZ2yKmu57btKOQ2axtGP_I2RvWqGxlph4e6glIRNvp14RI2V9iY_0z9ky0FfsKgtipO4BMIcuIZDyr4rx-m0RPuUWV4rgbUEXFrySBWeS8R1Ipifv0WJzVBU7W6mQVBK/s1600/Bouchard+Pere+Fils+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="493" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyTahqaZ2yKmu57btKOQ2axtGP_I2RvWqGxlph4e6glIRNvp14RI2V9iY_0z9ky0FfsKgtipO4BMIcuIZDyr4rx-m0RPuUWV4rgbUEXFrySBWeS8R1Ipifv0WJzVBU7W6mQVBK/s200/Bouchard+Pere+Fils+2015.JPG" width="61" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing *originally priced at $17.95 until April 23, 2017.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i> My notes: A brilliant yellow and a mild aroma of salty butterscotch – unique and luscious as slices of chilled Granny Smith apple. Chill to 10oC then serve with a crushed frozen lime dessert or sip sparingly savouring the dry coating that spreads over the palate. Refreshing, buttery and toasty in the back of the throat allowing its complex character to express itself as it develops. Enjoy alone or pair with Provençal fare. Cellaring a few years may increase the silk that’s just now showing. 91</i></span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-size: large;"></span><i></i><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><i></i><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>GHOST PINES MERLOT 2013, California, USA, 14.5% D, 10g/L, #454876 *$16.95 (Tasted June 5, 2017)</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b></b><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpyv_5VThJ4jO8QYDGSFhNPND4bpSvEdf8bl8oC-aEzJSY_DB06bycGomBrCGMXS1HlRjJKkON1qlYuiPXlX0RYHWKdZVa9_tWnTm5EQ8W6y0yUJUyxgW0GHjybAx1eWTB0mp/s1600/Ghost+Pines+Merlot+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="471" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpyv_5VThJ4jO8QYDGSFhNPND4bpSvEdf8bl8oC-aEzJSY_DB06bycGomBrCGMXS1HlRjJKkON1qlYuiPXlX0RYHWKdZVa9_tWnTm5EQ8W6y0yUJUyxgW0GHjybAx1eWTB0mp/s200/Ghost+Pines+Merlot+2013.JPG" width="58" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">A General listing priced down from $ 18.95 until Apr 23, 2017. <i>My notes: An E&J Gallo product - </i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">an
aromatic combination of raspberry blanketed by alcoholic warmth and the colour of ripe black
cherries. A swirl spreads a weepy film anticipating a viscous flow across the
palate. Instead chalk dries the entire mouth adding a penetrating tang lasting through a long bright and bitter finish. Aerating does nothing to ease a rough combination characteristic of young vines. Summarizing - a raw sipper or set aside as a
cooking red. Try airing overnight and serve with Texas chili or beef ribs
rubbed with a savoury spice. The empty weighs 1.5lbs. 82</span></span></i></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b></b><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><u></u><br /></span></i>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXp9tP6ZFa5HCIl3H2lZCyy0-pSyZyfjCPujC904dWPytdKJdbw_kULY4UipvrPuTa85wFn6FUGnLHB0tet8lBkvqrMLgCT-dqYV0_oUuE_BM2_TYEKPrhb6APZuPMSPbyOIGW/s1600/Sisters+Run+Shiraz+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="822" data-original-width="616" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXp9tP6ZFa5HCIl3H2lZCyy0-pSyZyfjCPujC904dWPytdKJdbw_kULY4UipvrPuTa85wFn6FUGnLHB0tet8lBkvqrMLgCT-dqYV0_oUuE_BM2_TYEKPrhb6APZuPMSPbyOIGW/s200/Sisters+Run+Shiraz+2014.JPG" width="149" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">SISTER'S
RUN EPIPHANY SHIRAZ 2014</span><span style="margin: 0px;">, McLarenVale,
Australia,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>14.5%<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>D<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>2g/L, #269464<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$17.95<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>(Tasted June 3, 2017)</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"><br />
<br />
</span></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Released by Vintages on
April 1, 2017.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><i>My notes<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">: </span></i></span></span></span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i>A </i>s</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">oft and sweet nose with an enticing taint of lilac. I aerated out
of habit but not needed. A subtle sweetness shows from the first sip with fruit
balanced to perfection and accented by a modest woodiness. A swirl leaves a firm
film running long legs for a smooth sipper then finishing dry on the palate with
a distant sharpness. Flexible paired with meat lovers pizzas, Caesar salad and
beef burgers, grilled lamb chop or two with stir-fry veggies. At peak now with
a few more years on a slow decline. BTW the empty bottle weighs in at 1.5lbs.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>91</span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b></b><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br /></span></i>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimKJLbehuhGiRBem1SOpqy55xXYu3zsy5olYmbO1haAVv0s4AP6zuigPVGTSPVzGK_pkmg143Jgi2l6AMRdQ1chjDzk7TCFxFqq8YFS5YZJ0wHpab7MknsdyRB5hT-3tQyBszj/s1600/Lohr+Seven+Oaks+Cab+Sauv+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="467" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimKJLbehuhGiRBem1SOpqy55xXYu3zsy5olYmbO1haAVv0s4AP6zuigPVGTSPVzGK_pkmg143Jgi2l6AMRdQ1chjDzk7TCFxFqq8YFS5YZJ0wHpab7MknsdyRB5hT-3tQyBszj/s200/Lohr+Seven+Oaks+Cab+Sauv+2014.JPG" width="58" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>J. LOHR SEVEN OAKS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014, Paso Robles, California, 13.5% D 5g/L, #656561 $23.95 (Tasted June 16, 2017)</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times";"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><br />
<br />
</span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Released by Vintages on April
3, 2017.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><i>My notes:<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></i></span></span></span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A black cherry shade, red deepened by
charcoal.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>A tilt shows a curtain of
heavy tears settling slowly as a fragmented veil. A warm plum aroma soothes
each sip while the first swallow puckers the palate and dries the gullet. Sip
rather than quaff to appreciate the balance of each characteristic<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Full-bodied with a tang that recedes as a
long smooth finish. Have with rare sirloin or a blanketed Beef Wellington.
Enjoyable now or cellar awhile.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span> 93</span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times";"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="margin: 0px;"></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></span></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>MONTE ANTICO 2012, Tuscany, Italy, 13.0% D 6g/L, #069377 $15.95 (Tasted June 15, 2017)</b></span><br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNjFX_rkovQ_YGtILKxVj44aCVBV2LrUqcoKRLCSMVl_zQmWoXHx1kNEVAWIYwKAfikRYN27etHA1Iny-lAY2rz4tRpXYDe8pEETv0jdpXcqZU8Q_ulu7mL093GfOdrwQpk-St/s1600/Monte+Antico+Toscana+2012.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNjFX_rkovQ_YGtILKxVj44aCVBV2LrUqcoKRLCSMVl_zQmWoXHx1kNEVAWIYwKAfikRYN27etHA1Iny-lAY2rz4tRpXYDe8pEETv0jdpXcqZU8Q_ulu7mL093GfOdrwQpk-St/s200/Monte+Antico+Toscana+2012.JPG" /></span><b><br /></b></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on April 1, 2016. </span><i>My notes: Aerating adds a noticeable brightness to this austere red. There is slight nose appeal and the first sip layers an extra dryness on the palate with a flash of warmth. The flatness of forest floor mixed with mild raspberry unappealing sipped alone but would pair nicely with stuffed mushrooms, bacon wrapped seared scallops making their way to a flexible buffet table. With the dryness and raw flavour this is best set aside for rich Italian sauces. A ‘past the post’ red. 83</i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>CHLOE CHARDONNAY 2015, California, USA, 13.5% XD 5g/L, #392597 *$14.95 (Tasted May 25, 2017)</b></span></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIQZbLO_CNnc464JK0A0p7GLtIMbJBCfo6Ykf7mg2_PyzGwvugJj4z6oNHc63FBBNYWnYPQMaIarv2PpR26AeBoOex-QG0LszvGXi22M53dLWbg8z9CjNUGwns8-FS1tvi64cT/s1600/Chloe+Chard+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="507" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIQZbLO_CNnc464JK0A0p7GLtIMbJBCfo6Ykf7mg2_PyzGwvugJj4z6oNHc63FBBNYWnYPQMaIarv2PpR26AeBoOex-QG0LszvGXi22M53dLWbg8z9CjNUGwns8-FS1tvi64cT/s200/Chloe+Chard+2015.JPG" width="63" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">A General listing priced down from *17.95 until April 23, 2017. <i>My notes: Has the aroma of peeled clementine tainted by Bosc pear on pouring, light on sweet fruit with fragile focus on mineral and straw. The colour of lemon skins, not opaque but crystal clear. A swirl lays a clear film quickly fragmenting as small islands on a calm lake. Served chilled at 10oC a sip is both refreshing as well as tangy, bright and sugar free. A chalky texture with enjoyable warmth lasting until the next sip. Successive sips provide an extra dry partner for salty crackers or hard cheeses. Cellaring may develop a smoothness adding a difference to a buffet of shellfish portions. Drier than past vintages, ie. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>2014 (March 2016 rated 88) and 2012 (April 2015 rated 84). 90</i></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><br />DOMAINE DE LA VIEILLE CURE MUSCADET SÈVRE & MAINE SUR LIE 2015, Loire, France, 12.0% XD 2g/L, #469775 $13.95 (Tasted April 25, 2017)</b></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"><br /></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXdO5EIfs0D0n6Y2s3gteXhyphenhyphen6iJFEdvpAbNqCMV1oUdpVX0gv4WUMYCbwEwTK6uiLn9pty9k5KkJoQsPvIvUVqxyp3JE6fj96LQFEVnP2sdEJtRqpp4AP6BknJ4MQ4Dsa1Qvsw/s1600/Domaine+de+la+Vieille+Cure+2015+Muscadet+sur+Lie.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXdO5EIfs0D0n6Y2s3gteXhyphenhyphen6iJFEdvpAbNqCMV1oUdpVX0gv4WUMYCbwEwTK6uiLn9pty9k5KkJoQsPvIvUVqxyp3JE6fj96LQFEVnP2sdEJtRqpp4AP6BknJ4MQ4Dsa1Qvsw/s200/Domaine+de+la+Vieille+Cure+2015+Muscadet+sur+Lie.JPG" /></a><b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times";"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></span></b>
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on January 21, 2017. <i>My notes: Roger Voss (Wine Enthusiast) September 2016, rates this 88. A light grapefruit juice colour with a similar nose, alluring as a slow sipper. Warming slowly from 12oC adds a subtle apple scent. </i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Swirling shows a light film on the glass and a full sip adds a prominent tang. Flavour subtleties accompanied by a penetrating acid fills the finish. Grilled scallops, a shrimp with penne and garlic sauce, or Moroccan hummus on crackers would pair nicely. Simply quaffing for the full aftertaste could be an alternative. A value to have on hand for unexpected guests – even better if they bring a buffet offering. 85</span></i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><i></i><i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>ECHEVERRIA GRAN RESERVA CHARDONNAY 2015, Colchagua Valley, Chile, 14.0% XD 2g/L, #485292 $14.95 (Tasted May 29, 2017)</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWa1D0BcIgbZKSzp8EHxOx9b0b_8PlJReTi_oIBse4a6ZUNRXR6LaFSKk-DRmQHWRhzlqj6l2qa1Ks3yyHTvBAoosiu8WZydMe-Bn5cXQoeNSEAmIxbkRpI6AaM4tVzty1crS/s1600/Echeverria+Chard+2015+Gran+Reserva.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="521" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWa1D0BcIgbZKSzp8EHxOx9b0b_8PlJReTi_oIBse4a6ZUNRXR6LaFSKk-DRmQHWRhzlqj6l2qa1Ks3yyHTvBAoosiu8WZydMe-Bn5cXQoeNSEAmIxbkRpI6AaM4tVzty1crS/s200/Echeverria+Chard+2015+Gran+Reserva.JPG" width="65" /></a></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Release by Vintages on April 1, 2017.</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> My notes: Grapes from family vineyards near Molina, Chile are nurtured and processed for this Chardonnay. Lightly coloured and fragrance this light-bodied white has a touch of sweetness on the lips highlighting a bright acidity. The texture flows easily from the first swallow to a long dry finish, enough to hold its own with a range of seafood: mussels in a garlic and wine sauce, pineapple pizza, white filets on brown rice or chicken breasts with stir fry. Keep chilled from serving temp to mid 14oC to experience a wide grassy range. Should keep several years. 90</span> </i></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><b></b><br /></span></i>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i></i></span></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTR7CrjeCGGYW_9VTfKiSVxB0gEKKrL4jeM38bUpSS5ZIv-cHkijj_xyZ39p-Vlcv3ciKK7rJGZD7ZdLmplIqRFPpDGxsOhKkK4t7Q3J_cEafJqFbWHMY2IyWtnfbSk1D3oznT/s1600/Ogier+Ventoux+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><a href="http://tinyurl.com/y7969ybk" target="_blank">OGIER CÔTES DU VENTOUX ROSE AOC 2015</a>, Rhône Valley, France, 13.5% XD 2g/L, #134916 $12.15* (Tasted May 28, 2017)</b></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b></b><br /></span>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTR7CrjeCGGYW_9VTfKiSVxB0gEKKrL4jeM38bUpSS5ZIv-cHkijj_xyZ39p-Vlcv3ciKK7rJGZD7ZdLmplIqRFPpDGxsOhKkK4t7Q3J_cEafJqFbWHMY2IyWtnfbSk1D3oznT/s1600/Ogier+Ventoux+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="509" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTR7CrjeCGGYW_9VTfKiSVxB0gEKKrL4jeM38bUpSS5ZIv-cHkijj_xyZ39p-Vlcv3ciKK7rJGZD7ZdLmplIqRFPpDGxsOhKkK4t7Q3J_cEafJqFbWHMY2IyWtnfbSk1D3oznT/s200/Ogier+Ventoux+2015.JPG" width="63" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">A General listing reduced to $12.15* from $14.15 u</span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">ntil May 21, 2017. <i>My notes: </i><i>A coquettish blush</i><i> </i></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i>taylored </i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> for <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ycn2wn4v" target="_blank">brilliant blond sippers</a> – but that’s my imagination running wild. A swirl lays a fine film with a full rim fragmenting then running bold tears. The initial nose is delicate with a sour lemon faint lime aspect that suggests pairing with berry or melon pieces – also dark chocolate, ie. something to backfill the void left at the start of a long dry finish. I found it difficult to identify the components of this Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault blend. Try with grilled rainbow trout, smelly cod or halibut. A light to medium bodied rosé building tang and chalk absent of fruit. Serve well chilled. 84</span></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times";"><span style="color: white;"></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px -10px 0px -29px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times";"><span style="color: white;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></i></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times";"><span style="color: white;">
</span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b></b><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></span></i>
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">ALAMOS MALBEC 2015, Mendoza, Argentina, 13.5% XD<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>2g/L,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#</span><span style="margin: 0px;">295139<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$15.65<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>(Tasted May 29, 2017)</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="margin: 0px;"></span></span></span></span>
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeHHmbjG5mTZQGIHOWCbCH66DqHAWLxVSpIBV6cwS2oDSrc87G0rC9izNAeAbnefz0E_pSrXeRzd5gae76oEuB2nCndseS1Z8UKHejha31GbyXfR3zpGGeGkPZbXkBbgegtkYO/s1600/Alamos+Malbec+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="480" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeHHmbjG5mTZQGIHOWCbCH66DqHAWLxVSpIBV6cwS2oDSrc87G0rC9izNAeAbnefz0E_pSrXeRzd5gae76oEuB2nCndseS1Z8UKHejha31GbyXfR3zpGGeGkPZbXkBbgegtkYO/s200/Alamos+Malbec+2015.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="59" /></a><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">
</span>
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My notes: An initial scent of black cherry tinged with woody blueberry rests on top of a glossy charcoal ruby. The first swirl shows a film that sticks then fills portions of the rim before dropping slow tears. Surprisingly flavours contrast with the nose although aerating does much to settle a noticeable mulch flavour disguising it as mild figs. Aerating is a must for a full-bodied, fuzzy smooth and chalk dry finish. If served now pair with grilled beef steak (perhaps with horse radish), rare New Zealand lamb with mint or a savoury stew. Cellaring is a question mark - I suggest several years then sample before serving. 82a </span></i><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUszZ9pnv_Ybhon758aV8DKpo4Z4yLuXL6WaRFJX01PJOj-AKTzFIwNYHMV6K4Nj4VTZi1hThCS4uoD-TOqABeDjRpWARMJu6KIl9R5Mkl0E9ah2bc78NYxfxyxrB9JzOyzec0/s1600/Torresella+Prosecco+XD.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="520" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUszZ9pnv_Ybhon758aV8DKpo4Z4yLuXL6WaRFJX01PJOj-AKTzFIwNYHMV6K4Nj4VTZi1hThCS4uoD-TOqABeDjRpWARMJu6KIl9R5Mkl0E9ah2bc78NYxfxyxrB9JzOyzec0/s200/Torresella+Prosecco+XD.JPG" width="65" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>TORRESELLA PROSECCO XD NV, Venezie, Italy, 11.5<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGQyS7qHygDMKvxp3ALGuVIDkzBQIhee4dqfE_1yoUbVa9uFrVDUBq7Yez2nyG9EQItXe7-X2cl3TCeEmedqdbw9DwI0mkx1mN3WIGS46gc13ONdhYyJlavM0PNYDHnfYTnaf/s1600/Torresella+Prosecco+XD.JPG"></a>% XD 14g/L, #400440 $14.95 (Tasted June 2, 2017)</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Released by Vintages on April 1, 2017. <i>My notes:</i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The faint birch wood shading under a burst of fine
bubbles displays nicely when served ceremoniously on a silver tray. An aroma of
faint grapefruit gains attention along with the buzz of bursting bubbles. A
tangy spritz continues accompanied by dry chalk though mild at first building a
prolonged tartness. Conservatively priced to allow sharing with a jovial crowd
and varied appetizers: double cream brie or herbed humous spread suitably on
wafer thin rye or naan breads. Light enough for an intro to a serious
surf and turf and a moderate alcohol leads to an inclination to quaff…. and more speeches?
<a href="http://winecurrent.com/" target="_blank">Vic Harradine</a> rated this 4 of 5 on June 27, 2016. The empty weighs in at 1.5lbs. </span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">88 <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><i></i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeHHmbjG5mTZQGIHOWCbCH66DqHAWLxVSpIBV6cwS2oDSrc87G0rC9izNAeAbnefz0E_pSrXeRzd5gae76oEuB2nCndseS1Z8UKHejha31GbyXfR3zpGGeGkPZbXkBbgegtkYO/s1600/Alamos+Malbec+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></span></a></span></span></span></div>
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span>Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-59314369097485454812017-05-01T00:30:00.000-04:002017-07-10T10:29:58.550-04:00May 2017 wines<ul>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">May 2017 wines – 15 tasted of 15</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">
</span>
<br />
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">The following is an assortment of wines randomly chosen from local LCBO stock, both General and Vintages listings.</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> The date on which tastings were recorded is as shown. Prices were at time of purchase. Cheers, Ww</span></i></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoyvLKM7rJm1x8gBjNr9ZHMnxmDU7jD5_HutMvMRvZqf22NHYkRqF00V7of4n1RH0byWNSSlG2YB2SFQlqfd7K6tpl14UdKoRAtSWmJpIjpWKm4wy9mdRUjPlU6wKBjmZH7prr/s1600/Our+Eagle.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoyvLKM7rJm1x8gBjNr9ZHMnxmDU7jD5_HutMvMRvZqf22NHYkRqF00V7of4n1RH0byWNSSlG2YB2SFQlqfd7K6tpl14UdKoRAtSWmJpIjpWKm4wy9mdRUjPlU6wKBjmZH7prr/s400/Our+Eagle.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: small;">West Coast predator</span></i> </span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>LINEUP: </b><i>Reds, Whites & Bubblies:</i></span><br />
<ul>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="color: white;"><b><i>Luis Felipe Edwards Reserva Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2015,<span style="margin: 0px;"> 91a-2</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>G, Colchagua, Chile, #</i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=308189&ITEM_NUMBER=308189&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">308189</a><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$12.95</span></i></b></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="color: white;"><b><i>J.P. Chenet Premier de Cuvée Merlot-Cabernet Pays d’Oc 2015, 90-2 – G, #</i></b></span><b><i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=621995&ITEM_NUMBER=621995&language=EN&style=Vintages">621995</a><span style="color: white;"> $12.45</span></i></b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">KWV Cathedral Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, 88a-1 -- V, Paarl, South Africa, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=328567&ITEM_NUMBER=328567&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">328567</a><span style="color: white;"> $16.15</span></i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Las Mulas Merlot Reserva Organic 2015, 87-1 -- G, Central, Valley, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=454868&ITEM_NUMBER=454868&language=EN&style=Vintages">454868</a> $12.95</i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">Patrizi Passo Del Bricco Piemonte Rosso 2014,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>87-1<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>V,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Piemonte, Italy, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=475491&ITEM_NUMBER=475491&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">475491</a><span style="color: white;"> $13.95</span></i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">J.P. Chenet Cabernet- Syrah Pays d’Oc 2015, 86-2 -- G, Pays d’Oc, France, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=090472&ITEM_NUMBER=090472&language=EN&style=Vintages">090472</a><span style="color: white;"> $11.95</span></i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">Diabolica Red Wine 2014 VQA Okanagan Valley, 85 -- G, Oliver, BC, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=373001&ITEM_NUMBER=373001&language=EN&style=Vintages">373001</a><span style="color: white;"> $14.95</span></i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b>Montecillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo 2011, 84 -- G, Rioja, Spain, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=144493&ITEM_NUMBER=144493&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">144493</a> $11.95</b></span></span></i></span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
</ul>
<div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9eOMB-2ig9rbc8_vrUQm639rMFRY0rwYc9UcccsgsGjso1Q8AATfEBxeJkggyxvF-SfNXt-PkVac5CE-6AxYQjpzUGu-lAhzaR2PtM6QnodQ9tH6YMUY_ZP5iratwYYKRfB0q/s1600/April+Gnats+2017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9eOMB-2ig9rbc8_vrUQm639rMFRY0rwYc9UcccsgsGjso1Q8AATfEBxeJkggyxvF-SfNXt-PkVac5CE-6AxYQjpzUGu-lAhzaR2PtM6QnodQ9tH6YMUY_ZP5iratwYYKRfB0q/s640/April+Gnats+2017.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: small;">April Gnats at the Leash-Free</span></i></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="color: white;"><b><i>Barone Montalto Collezione di Famiglia </i></b><b><i>Viognier 2015, 91-2 </i></b><b><i>-- V, Sicily, Italy, #</i></b></span><b><i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=435479&ITEM_NUMBER=435479&language=EN&style=Vintages">435479</a><span style="color: white;"> $15.95</span></i></b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><i><span style="color: white;">Le Fils des Gras Moutons Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur lie 2015, 90-2 -- V, Loire, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=363150&ITEM_NUMBER=363150&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">363150</a> $14.95</span></i></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="color: #005000;"><i><span style="font-family: "times";"><b><span style="color: white;">Abruzzo Sentieri Pecorino 2015, 88-1 -- V, Abruzzo, Italy,#</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=477752&ITEM_NUMBER=477752&language=EN&style=Vintages">477752</a><span style="color: white;"> $15.95</span></b></span></i></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="color: #005000; font-family: "times";"><i><b><span style="color: white;">Penmara The White Ribbon Sémillon 2016, 86c -- Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=474031&ITEM_NUMBER=474031&language=EN&style=Vintages">474031</a><span style="color: white;"> $14.95</span></b><span style="color: white;"> </span></i></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">Babich Sauvignon Blanc 2016, 85 -- V, Marlborough, New Zealand, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=620054&ITEM_NUMBER=620054&language=EN&style=Vintages">620054</a><span style="color: white;"> $13.95*</span></i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b>J.P. Chenet Chardonnay Reserve Pays d'Oc 2015, 83 -- G, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=255885&ITEM_NUMBER=255885&language=EN&style=Vintages">255885</a> $13.95</b> </span></span></i></span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
</ul>
<div>
<br /></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b>Stellina
Di Notte Prosecco DOC NV,<span style="margin: 0px;"> 88-1</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>--<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>G,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Veneto, Italy,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#</b></span></i></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=485389&ITEM_NUMBER=485359&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">485359</a><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$15.95</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></i><b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b></span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<ul>
</ul>
<ul>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><i></i><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>(V - Vintages, G - General, O - Other, r-v - Rating-Value, a -aerate, c - cellar, </i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>NR - Not Recommended)</i></span><b></b></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><i></i><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">TASTINGS:</span></b><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxUHveWKKTTqjnK6abUU_7QPCx4076StF0GT_OljtccNgmYMGZDS6duuQgfnIc5PROp_uriovkmsYbWOxqmCbqpk-YhmlvVaw7f5s0mjs19J19LMBuI_HBW1Px8GQc7TgIR0Tn/s1600/JPChenet+Cab+Syrah+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxUHveWKKTTqjnK6abUU_7QPCx4076StF0GT_OljtccNgmYMGZDS6duuQgfnIc5PROp_uriovkmsYbWOxqmCbqpk-YhmlvVaw7f5s0mjs19J19LMBuI_HBW1Px8GQc7TgIR0Tn/s200/JPChenet+Cab+Syrah+2015.JPG" width="76" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.vivino.com/wineries/les-grands-chais-de-france">J.P. CHENET</a> CABERNET-SYRAH PAYS D'OC 2015 , Pays d’Oc, France, 12.5% XD 2g/L, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=090472&ITEM_NUMBER=090472&language=EN&style=Vintages">090472</a> $11.95 (Tasted April 18, 2017)</b></span></span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">A General listing: <i>My notes: </i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">A charcoal cherry colour blending to a lighter ruby nearer the meniscus. The film clings to the wall wrinkling a few lengths before receding as it thins. A refreshing tang fills the first sniff and a mellow crushed cherry aroma adds interest. Well balanced combined with a subtle texture and polite tannins and acid makes this a candidate for social sipping. Light enough for ham steak or a bacon littered spinach quiche, grilled lamb burger yet sufficiently full for a lightly spiced steak. Fermented to be flexible socially with an extra dry finish that starts full before flattening. 86</span></i></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><a href="http://www.jpchenet.com/en/"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGdNcSKeztLATg9k2y09Z7J7Fs0iulEcFlZiGx73cOja8ycWz95rOqNNktSgyt1X6GbHBeHOC0JBEsMpQgIB9xdCY1LYfsGlyLCFmsvy65FLltUl-HxIy5Uepi28_t_ClDANAX/s1600/JP+Chenet-Merl+Cab+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGdNcSKeztLATg9k2y09Z7J7Fs0iulEcFlZiGx73cOja8ycWz95rOqNNktSgyt1X6GbHBeHOC0JBEsMpQgIB9xdCY1LYfsGlyLCFmsvy65FLltUl-HxIy5Uepi28_t_ClDANAX/s200/JP+Chenet-Merl+Cab+2015.JPG" width="78" /></a></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">
</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><a href="https://www.vivino.com/wineries/les-grands-chais-de-france">J.P. CHENET</a> PREMIER DE CUVÉE MERLOT - CABERNET PAYS D'OC 2015, 13.5% D 5g/L, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=621995&ITEM_NUMBER=621995&language=EN&style=Vintages">621995</a> $12.45 (Tasted April 27, 2017)</b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b></b><br /></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing. Price reduced from $13.95 until March 26, 2017. </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My</span> </i></span></span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">notes: There’s a regal glow to the deep ruby on pouring. The nose is drying with aromas of softened grape skins for a base then a ripe plum adding depth. Sip then swirl to show a smooth coating on the glass flowing long slow legs. Forgiving the lightness of body and limited definition of fruit this has excellent balance for a very satisfying social red. Pair with The Keg rubbed grilled beef, savoury stews, rum soaked fruit cake or stewed prunes with a dark chocolate sauce. A value red to satisfy anyone’s imagination. 90</span></i></span><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;"></span></span></span><br />
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><i></i><i></i><i></i><i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFEb-XD7rRQmzrg7BKHz7C3I6Ew3HwKrSswsNCXB74kBm8ALax8PcuFVvSjvfAvp92jtowD9dVv25QWZGwPLY00GcjwzT2So5QolJr-aC4knDUAH9jyN8G_p-vYp0SWZD8v0Wd/s1600/Babich+Sauv+Blanc+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFEb-XD7rRQmzrg7BKHz7C3I6Ew3HwKrSswsNCXB74kBm8ALax8PcuFVvSjvfAvp92jtowD9dVv25QWZGwPLY00GcjwzT2So5QolJr-aC4knDUAH9jyN8G_p-vYp0SWZD8v0Wd/s200/Babich+Sauv+Blanc+2016.JPG" width="60" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>BABICH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand, 13.0% XD 2g/L, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=620054&ITEM_NUMBER=620054&language=EN&style=Vintages">620054</a> $13.95 (Tasted April 23, 2017)</b><br /><br />A General listing. Price down from $15.95 until March 26, 2017. <span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>My notes: Produced using ‘sustainable’
winemaking methods.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>A </i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFEb-XD7rRQmzrg7BKHz7C3I6Ew3HwKrSswsNCXB74kBm8ALax8PcuFVvSjvfAvp92jtowD9dVv25QWZGwPLY00GcjwzT2So5QolJr-aC4knDUAH9jyN8G_p-vYp0SWZD8v0Wd/s1600/Babich+Sauv+Blanc+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFEb-XD7rRQmzrg7BKHz7C3I6Ew3HwKrSswsNCXB74kBm8ALax8PcuFVvSjvfAvp92jtowD9dVv25QWZGwPLY00GcjwzT2So5QolJr-aC4knDUAH9jyN8G_p-vYp0SWZD8v0Wd/s1600/Babich+Sauv+Blanc+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><i>light lemon colour
that swirls a thin film running a crinkled rim and leaving a spattered pattern. Aromas of a faint southern fruit give the sipper an interesting intro to a different Sauvignon Blanc, one with the same intensity but less fullness and younger fruit, shying away from the traditional 'cat's pee' and prominent gooseberry. Pair with shellfish and entrées with mild fish sauces. A drink now and substitute for an European dry white retaining a long finish and acidic intensity. Enjoy now.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>85</i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /><b><a href="http://www.nataliemaclean.com/wine-reviews/diabolica-2014/247969">DIABOLICA RED WINE 2014</a> VQA Okanagan Valley, Oliver, BC, 13.5% D 18g/L, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=373001&ITEM_NUMBER=373001&language=EN&style=Vintages">373001</a> $14.15 (Tasted April 18, 2017)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><b></b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgus6uorcbtpg6JTfOJWjV4z4HtZEqZFiqaDLINZDkDz1hQkSjUsD9vElvFTaz6WntiJBQedT0MhleJEnfRKwdUAfVHq5G8RyhCzizaWTcbcC7UfOUlncR7iTCuOuWh7vQVAfIx/s1600/Diabolica+Okanagan+Red+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgus6uorcbtpg6JTfOJWjV4z4HtZEqZFiqaDLINZDkDz1hQkSjUsD9vElvFTaz6WntiJBQedT0MhleJEnfRKwdUAfVHq5G8RyhCzizaWTcbcC7UfOUlncR7iTCuOuWh7vQVAfIx/s200/Diabolica+Okanagan+Red+2014.JPG" width="56" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing price down from $16.95 until March 26, 2017. <i>My notes: Produced by <a href="http://markanthonywineandspirits.ca/">Mark Anthony Cellars</a>.</i></span> <span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Sweetness is in the number 18. At 18g/L it performs well for an appreciative audience - as well as with a suitable entrée. An interesting blend of <a href="http://www.nataliemaclean.com/wine-reviews/diabolica-2014/247969" target="_blank">Merlot, Petit Verdot and Shiraz</a>. A light viscosity is highlighted by the light film that sticks then leaves a slowly fragmenting rim. At first sniff the sugar isn’t noticeable. Some strawberry shows through an otherwise herbal scent – subtle though it is. The first sip shows the sweetness, a surprise then growing to a crescendo. Sip with a coffee caramel treat or have with crab or lobster dip spread on a cracker assortment. Also a meat lovers pizza or Polish weiner on a bun might do. Drink while fresh or cellaring four years may up the rating. 85</i></span></span> <br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>ABRUZZO SENTIERI PECORINO 2015, Abruzzo, Italy, 13.0% XD 2g/L, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=477752&ITEM_NUMBER=477752&language=EN&style=Vintages">477752</a> $15.95 (Tasted April 30, 2017) </b></span></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZq0Cx7jrpNHX_cAwLru3i_RIJe-Pxb9cm8cBhwEp5egP49h7_eDQNaGjVCHYCMyfB5s5lDXPzlKDFJKDCKtdKovSJRv6q421i4FCSjMRnvJbxTPdiL_AB0Mr1WLEAlHVZcUfg/s1600/Abruzzo+Pecorino+Sentieri+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><b><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZq0Cx7jrpNHX_cAwLru3i_RIJe-Pxb9cm8cBhwEp5egP49h7_eDQNaGjVCHYCMyfB5s5lDXPzlKDFJKDCKtdKovSJRv6q421i4FCSjMRnvJbxTPdiL_AB0Mr1WLEAlHVZcUfg/s200/Abruzzo+Pecorino+Sentieri+2015.JPG" width="60" /></b></a><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times";"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><b></b><br /></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times";"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Release by Vintages on February 18, 2017. <i>My notes: </i></span></span><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A biodynamic wine that has a delicate grapefruit
showing in colour, flavour and fragrance. The rim gracefully hangs loops of film
that slowly fragment and drain. A tender tang and warmth builds with continuing
sips while the tongue coats with thin chalk. Maintain close to the serving
chill, for a refreshing sipper or as a companion with shell- and fish entrées,
Halibut or cod over spicy Chilean rice with seared cherry tomatoes and capers. At
the price, a dry white to cellar several years. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>88</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; clear: right; color: #005000; float: right; font-family: "times"; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>MONTECILLO CRIANZA RIOJA TEMPRANILLO 2011, Rioja, Spain, 13.5% XD 2g/L, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=144493&ITEM_NUMBER=144493&language=EN&style=Vintages">144493</a> $11.95 (T</b><b>a</b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEimTFE5IJZtL0b4wNdanjiCostP7DkFS2-vH_fhbcoBwd-J6VECfkfNvVOICTISuwM1ymiAhOvQ0RM1fYgsA12vEih0YHbGf68YF85K98oKzSihIghP4AvO8_mhbAkYMv_z0g/s1600/Montecillo+Rioja+Crianza+2011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><b>sted March 16, 2017)</b></span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEimTFE5IJZtL0b4wNdanjiCostP7DkFS2-vH_fhbcoBwd-J6VECfkfNvVOICTISuwM1ymiAhOvQ0RM1fYgsA12vEih0YHbGf68YF85K98oKzSihIghP4AvO8_mhbAkYMv_z0g/s1600/Montecillo+Rioja+Crianza+2011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">A General listing. <i>My notes: The colour of black cherries and a warm aroma of crushed cherry pits washed and drained </i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEimTFE5IJZtL0b4wNdanjiCostP7DkFS2-vH_fhbcoBwd-J6VECfkfNvVOICTISuwM1ymiAhOvQ0RM1fYgsA12vEih0YHbGf68YF85K98oKzSihIghP4AvO8_mhbAkYMv_z0g/s1600/Montecillo+Rioja+Crianza+2011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEimTFE5IJZtL0b4wNdanjiCostP7DkFS2-vH_fhbcoBwd-J6VECfkfNvVOICTISuwM1ymiAhOvQ0RM1fYgsA12vEih0YHbGf68YF85K98oKzSihIghP4AvO8_mhbAkYMv_z0g/s200/Montecillo+Rioja+Crianza+2011.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="58" /></a><i>with a light cider vinegar - a common red combination for sipping but more for a beef or pork meal. A swirl casts a medium film draining a thin rim through a ring of fast tears. Light on the tongue without a trace of sweet ending extra dry. Fruit fades while chalk lasts. Quaff for an interesting zap of cranberry - then savour the fading intensity. Already cellared six years this will likely continue another six at the current level. Drink now with grilled appetizers or spice rubbed ribs. 84</i></span></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEimTFE5IJZtL0b4wNdanjiCostP7DkFS2-vH_fhbcoBwd-J6VECfkfNvVOICTISuwM1ymiAhOvQ0RM1fYgsA12vEih0YHbGf68YF85K98oKzSihIghP4AvO8_mhbAkYMv_z0g/s1600/Montecillo+Rioja+Crianza+2011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i><u><sub><sup><strike><br /></strike></sup></sub></u></i></b><br /><b><a href="https://www.wine-searcher.com/producer-24284-j-p-chenet" target="_blank"> J.P. CHENET</a> CHARDONNAY RESERVE PAYS D'DOC 2015, France, 12.5% XD 4g/L, #255885 $13.95 (Tasted March 27, 2017)</b></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1763079064" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div>
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1763079064" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUcpBqEiwjxMjrXfFF4Ybhs6eoV-EQ8xTGK5DwqFis-0mI32h-RuHCREi6Ilcj0jlOvKq4O3GXrBtuDjxYSKmWMXj35sXyB8IynlkTjO1evNEIo8Wvv-ZddNub0XKh1-FGJbxa/s200/JP+Chenet+Reserve+Chard+2015.JPG" width="80" /></a></div>
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEimTFE5IJZtL0b4wNdanjiCostP7DkFS2-vH_fhbcoBwd-J6VECfkfNvVOICTISuwM1ymiAhOvQ0RM1fYgsA12vEih0YHbGf68YF85K98oKzSihIghP4AvO8_mhbAkYMv_z0g/s1600/Montecillo+Rioja+Crianza+2011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1763079064" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span id="goog_1763079065"></span></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1763079064"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1763079064"></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing. <i>My notes: A crystal mid yellow in the glass with a simulated sweet and soft vanilla citrus touch to the nose. A swirl leaves a crinkly edged rim quickly fragmenting. Chilled to 10oC the first sip is slippery soft with a bright follow through leading to a long flat finish closer to 14oC. Keep an ice bucket close by for a refreshing sipper or pair with grilled cod on risotto, tilapia or mussels in garlic sauce. A drink now. 83</i></span><br />
<br /></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxPgjIXO4Cx2PimeLDg8FvhUIOV9U4WgSk6sxhHdKnccy6VT3T2e-z93k5Mf5TV5XDSjL3PJQDCyZSxaQ7cvN3lbUi-4SX490KktzDS9T3FjJgofVA34i5ww3Fv9uztS3ESjU/s1600/Luis+Felipe+Edwards+CS+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRxbqV6BfIvs3g_wYYMmfm0rn_OrvmXte_3VmAY9xzUsIosXf2A7XEaMDC2KiHO2mnlWSHCNU7gULDv4inHq8sdeDTh1NKYXjooMHUAFcoPz4122VY1ca8uvZ0euLnIhSeDaO/s1600/Penmara+The+White+Ribbon+Semillon+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRxbqV6BfIvs3g_wYYMmfm0rn_OrvmXte_3VmAY9xzUsIosXf2A7XEaMDC2KiHO2mnlWSHCNU7gULDv4inHq8sdeDTh1NKYXjooMHUAFcoPz4122VY1ca8uvZ0euLnIhSeDaO/s200/Penmara+The+White+Ribbon+Semillon+2016.JPG" width="58" /></a>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>PENMARA THE WHITE RIBBON SÉMILLON 2016, Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, 10.5% XD 2g/L, #474031 $14.95 (Tasted May 2, 2017)</b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Released by Vintages on February 18, 2017. Rated 93 by James Halliday winecompanion.com.au (July 27, 2014). <i>My notes: T</i></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">here’s a crystal
clarity and a filtered grapefruit colouring on serving at 10oC. Its penetration
is unrelenting from the first sip of mainly a dry mineral flavour - not a hint
of sweetness. Fill the mouth and swirl to bring out its full intensity and
a lengthy finish. Sipped solo this polishes the teeth or restrain by pairing with
salt crackers and hummus. For guests offer alternate whites with seafood, roast
chicken breast or pineapple pizza. It may evolve over the next few years for a
softer version. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>86c</span></span></span></i></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></i><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>LUIS FELIPE EDWARDS RESERVA SHIRAZ CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015, Colchagua, Chile, 14.0% XD xg/L, #308189 $12.95 (Tasted April 30, 2017)</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times";"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><b></b><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxPgjIXO4Cx2PimeLDg8FvhUIOV9U4WgSk6sxhHdKnccy6VT3T2e-z93k5Mf5TV5XDSjL3PJQDCyZSxaQ7cvN3lbUi-4SX490KktzDS9T3FjJgofVA34i5ww3Fv9uztS3ESjU/s1600/Luis+Felipe+Edwards+CS+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxPgjIXO4Cx2PimeLDg8FvhUIOV9U4WgSk6sxhHdKnccy6VT3T2e-z93k5Mf5TV5XDSjL3PJQDCyZSxaQ7cvN3lbUi-4SX490KktzDS9T3FjJgofVA34i5ww3Fv9uztS3ESjU/s200/Luis+Felipe+Edwards+CS+2015.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="55" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A General listing.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>My notes:The viscosity is noticeable on pouring as the blackberry darkness highlights a backdrop of full tears. A subtle aroma fills the nostrils and buds with a polite acid. A crunch of blackberries offers tannins to dry the mouth. A natural alcohol warms the throat and fruit mellows the natural character of this red. Aerating did the trick for me smoothing some youthful rawness. Pair with anything savoury or offer from a free bar with beefy finger food. A few years in the cellar could be worthwhile. A value. 91a (this has since been discontinued priced at $8.95 for remaining inventory).</i></span></span></span></div>
<div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><i></i><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br /></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNmBHyiAUcU7Bq1badijdFlKP_uTbVzxF270dFM8TSGAZDH1MTAX69YnD-BBr-9aapYYXlM-P3_nxabzHgm-EvE0Fuwhmk-Ut4h1Z5Xw0EpwStaHXuyLRTUIoAlZRvfxJVN8s/s1600/Las+Mulas+Merlot+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNmBHyiAUcU7Bq1badijdFlKP_uTbVzxF270dFM8TSGAZDH1MTAX69YnD-BBr-9aapYYXlM-P3_nxabzHgm-EvE0Fuwhmk-Ut4h1Z5Xw0EpwStaHXuyLRTUIoAlZRvfxJVN8s/s1600/Las+Mulas+Merlot+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>LAS MULAS MERLOT RESERVA ORGANIC 2015, Central, Valley, 14.0% D 7g/L, #454868 $12.95 (Tasted March 26, 2017)</b><br /><br />A General listing. <i>My notes</i></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>:
</i></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>The viscosity shows immediately with a swirl of the glass, a full rim with long legs. In normal light the colour is a deep carbon the meniscus </i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNmBHyiAUcU7Bq1badijdFlKP_uTbVzxF270dFM8TSGAZDH1MTAX69YnD-BBr-9aapYYXlM-P3_nxabzHgm-EvE0Fuwhmk-Ut4h1Z5Xw0EpwStaHXuyLRTUIoAlZRvfxJVN8s/s1600/Las+Mulas+Merlot+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNmBHyiAUcU7Bq1badijdFlKP_uTbVzxF270dFM8TSGAZDH1MTAX69YnD-BBr-9aapYYXlM-P3_nxabzHgm-EvE0Fuwhmk-Ut4h1Z5Xw0EpwStaHXuyLRTUIoAlZRvfxJVN8s/s200/Las+Mulas+Merlot+2015.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="60" /></a><i>being the only indication of a deep ruby. A penetrating </i><i>cranberry gives off an element of fruit that slowly fades. A sip shows a mild balance, a strong acid, some drying tannin and a freshness which carries through a long finish. </i><i>The mouth puckers as fruit wanes. A meal wine for putting a pleasant edge to wild fowl, rubbed ribs or BBQ’d steaks. I’d say a tad shallow for more spicy stews and Texas chilli – and a clouded cellaring outcome. 87</i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i> </i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b></b><br /></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>LE FILS DES GRAS MOUTONS MUSCADET SÈVRE-ET-MAINE SUR LIE 2015, Loire, France, 12.0% XD 2g/L, #363150 $14.95 (Tasted April 11, 2017)</b><br /> <br /> </span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikobP4SXntXx_xpK8W09BuSlK8Iauh7D3XWdUbgFrMxAvGb8xRwKgUW2ic0bp5PwXJwdAUuYO3RDpb5AWnsJ-RqBqZxMGeCYAgyZd25oAVfEvGlr_Iu0NY6PnZJNF52QoaHROG/s1600/Le+Fils+des+G+M+Muscadet+Sevre+et+Maine+2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikobP4SXntXx_xpK8W09BuSlK8Iauh7D3XWdUbgFrMxAvGb8xRwKgUW2ic0bp5PwXJwdAUuYO3RDpb5AWnsJ-RqBqZxMGeCYAgyZd25oAVfEvGlr_Iu0NY6PnZJNF52QoaHROG/s200/Le+Fils+des+G+M+Muscadet+Sevre+et+Maine+2015.jpg" width="56" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on March 18, 2017. <i>My notes : From the Melon de Bourgogne grape (Muscadet). A light honey colour in the glass with aromas of clover honey and ripe clementine. A swirl lays a light film that fragments from the rim leaving a spotted veil. Extra dry and cooling served at a temperature of 10oC quenching the mouth both a brief warming then brightening the olfactory. A quaff saturates from start to finish ending lip smacking dry. A must have with a seafood buffet or mains of cod, halibut, crab, shrimp… 90</i></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqKSeCv6hMsMNEz_O0E9gHVDed5cUQefCctN_P0Q6DQ4JeU7YRYRvvc09e1MGA-5lRaQAYs3pnctEa0OZu-lXVvgNnw1hEavZSCL29-YFeUyCQ54UcArKmERRKXgsVytS0Y15R/s1600/Barone+Montalto+Viog+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqKSeCv6hMsMNEz_O0E9gHVDed5cUQefCctN_P0Q6DQ4JeU7YRYRvvc09e1MGA-5lRaQAYs3pnctEa0OZu-lXVvgNnw1hEavZSCL29-YFeUyCQ54UcArKmERRKXgsVytS0Y15R/s200/Barone+Montalto+Viog+2015.JPG" width="66" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #b08000; font-family: "times";"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b>BARONE MONTALTO COLLEZIONE DI FAMIGLIA VIOGNIER 2015, Sicily, Italy,
12.5%<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>D<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>12g/L,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>#</b></span><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b>435479<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>$15.95 <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>(Tasted April 23, 2017</b>)</span><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><br />
<br />
</span></span></span></span><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on February 4, 2017.</span></span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My
notes:</span> </i></span></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Scrubbed so it glistens in the glass and with a delicate aroma of pie dough or a slice of apple dumpling warmed by the Sicilian sun. This will whet anyone’s appetite. Served cooled would be my choice to savour the round texture. Slowly swallow for the perfumed essence of natural fruit at first full then with a dry tannin that creeps in for a long finish. The crossover is around 15oC when fullness heads to flatulent – best to serve at bubbly level to experience the range. Sip socially with cheese on salt crackers or an icy shrimp ring and tartar. My preference is with grilled cod on buttered rice. 91</i></span><br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>KWV CATHEDRAL CELLAR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014, Paarl, South Africa, 13.5% XD, 6g/L, #328567 $16.15 (Tasted May 2, 2017)</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><b></b><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"></span><br />
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGxZ66czYIxT1OuR7o80DM03usUiInVzKajgYGSAR18Z6F3UJD1eK5UjxMPJ8gTMj2F-_KAXyjzpVfBtNIFctZOyaMlWaC-WSUxMLx7-96WUR9FNE5d5Xg-S2mLVzBSbqKYHxP/s1600/KWV+Cathedral+Cellar+Cab+Sauv+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGxZ66czYIxT1OuR7o80DM03usUiInVzKajgYGSAR18Z6F3UJD1eK5UjxMPJ8gTMj2F-_KAXyjzpVfBtNIFctZOyaMlWaC-WSUxMLx7-96WUR9FNE5d5Xg-S2mLVzBSbqKYHxP/s200/KWV+Cathedral+Cellar+Cab+Sauv+2014.JPG" width="51" /></span></a></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on April 3, 2017. <span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My notes: The initial sip offers bright fruit, penetrating acid, a
drying mix of smoky blackberry and herb de province – not your usual balanced
social sipper but a South African fermentation for full bodied boldness. A
swirl leaves a rim of tears. The aroma matches the taste blend, daringly
forward – I preferred decanting or airing well before serving. Without hesitation
the differences surge forward becoming less likely to encourage quick sips
unless one intends to add this terroir to their repertoire. Have with strong
flavoured game, Texas chili, or Argentinian stews. Cellaring several years could
lead to a less intrusive finish. Empty bottle weight is 1.5lbs. 88a</span></i></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<i></i><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
</span></span><br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b>PATRIZI PASSO DEL BRICCO PIEMONTE ROSSO 2014, Piemonte, Italy, 13.0% XD 14g/L, #475491 $13.95 (Tasted April 28, 2017)</b> </span></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8tLCU-pAyYmSz-G9cewVHHpeFbEGmIqsG8bnJNiDIXE6410KXejsc_tKN3yMaVkfcElqYyp5wrJNg3qknPaXnBqnUcdoihNHt06eP_nG9ZVUNL8rPT0zsthp_IiW4ukNs6D8/s1600/Passo+del+Bricco+Piemonte+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8tLCU-pAyYmSz-G9cewVHHpeFbEGmIqsG8bnJNiDIXE6410KXejsc_tKN3yMaVkfcElqYyp5wrJNg3qknPaXnBqnUcdoihNHt06eP_nG9ZVUNL8rPT0zsthp_IiW4ukNs6D8/s200/Passo+del+Bricco+Piemonte+2014.JPG" width="63" /></a></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on January 7, 2017. <i>My notes: There’s a crushed raspberry to the ruby colour and the fragrance is a fresh pepper edged berry. The flavours show themselves from the first sip, full of fruit, medium-bodied and lasting moderately long. An appealing sipper having a touch of sweet on top of the acid for near lusciousness. A casual sipper or have with spaghetti & meatballs, chorizo pieces with melted mozzarella on focaccia , ie. for casual repas and to round out the meal. 87</i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times";"><br /></span></i>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">STELLINA DI NOTTE PROSECCO DOC NV, Veneto, Italy, 11.0% D 16g/L, #485359 $15.95 (Tasted May 5, 2017)</span></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b></b><br /></span>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJjWBHlfk4HS9A2SWDbsT3cF3vSOGEsutnGsEU7N4Caov9scjRM6u3vIblow4HqzBsbbhQfOse1LHMWIb0rBH0olXxeREoRsK3zn69rosonFvpMDD64VDbSq1Di4lYq3cDlAX8/s1600/Stellina+Di+Notte+Prosecco+XD+NV.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJjWBHlfk4HS9A2SWDbsT3cF3vSOGEsutnGsEU7N4Caov9scjRM6u3vIblow4HqzBsbbhQfOse1LHMWIb0rBH0olXxeREoRsK3zn69rosonFvpMDD64VDbSq1Di4lYq3cDlAX8/s200/Stellina+Di+Notte+Prosecco+XD+NV.JPG" width="66" /></span></i></a><br />
<div>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">A General listing. <i>My notes: A shallow green tainted by corn cob yellow pours a soft foam into the glass. Quaff and enjoy creamy softness and a bright acid – very cleansing as a social/toasting sipper. Immediate guest reaction to be expected “This is lovely” followed by “is there more?” For a festive occasion buy assuming demands for repeats. Initial cream persists serving from 10o to 12oC - if longer plan for ice buckets. Flavour is a lightful grapefruit with peach fuzz highlights. Has a long tapered finish. 88</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div>
Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-17971398744230779752017-04-01T00:00:00.000-04:002017-04-26T14:57:59.463-04:00April 2017 wines<br />
<b><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">April 2017 wines – 12 tasted of 12</span></i></b><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />
<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br /></div>
<br />
<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmxo9eR-lBoFBct_P31WZ4yKMShlRhKyZYkNRiVaTuqXKC5Ce9oe58JTXkpuYdxae18xZXlPKRcXSRrIVG2c63O7eow5wz09VFEQImn4qaC4L9yA8vz683rXmwXTWI7fne0uUJ/s1600/Luccarelli+Primitivo+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmxo9eR-lBoFBct_P31WZ4yKMShlRhKyZYkNRiVaTuqXKC5Ce9oe58JTXkpuYdxae18xZXlPKRcXSRrIVG2c63O7eow5wz09VFEQImn4qaC4L9yA8vz683rXmwXTWI7fne0uUJ/s1600/Luccarelli+Primitivo+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLuWwGP91x-bVqmgphl2iIRO5VWDoX-zkpeS-kVMlqnS3RnsoTTJ_CkVP7Ku7CC5xsv-YbFDTab0liVvg5JW_sCBaLberkUAUGWt6ZUbSogPhZZqWRbxf0IONc340-2cL8Zmtm/s1600/Alaska+Cruise+Train+300T.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLuWwGP91x-bVqmgphl2iIRO5VWDoX-zkpeS-kVMlqnS3RnsoTTJ_CkVP7Ku7CC5xsv-YbFDTab0liVvg5JW_sCBaLberkUAUGWt6ZUbSogPhZZqWRbxf0IONc340-2cL8Zmtm/s640/Alaska+Cruise+Train+300T.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Alaska Travels</span></i></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>LINEUP Reds, Whites and Rosés:</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><i>Shoofly Pinot Noir 2015, 91-2 -- V, Victoria, South Australia, #</i></span></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=477067&ITEM_NUMBER=477067&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">477067</span></i></b></a><b><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"> $16.95</span></i></b></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Luccarelli Primitivo Puglia IGT 2015, 90a-3 -- G, Puglia, Italy, #</b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=253856&ITEM_NUMBER=253856&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b>253856</b></a><b> $10.95</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">Dramatis Personae Selecto Reserva 2010, 89-2 -- V, San Rafael, Argentina, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=450650&ITEM_NUMBER=450650&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">450650</a><span style="color: white;"> $14.95</span></i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: white;">Dandelion Lioness of McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014, 87 -- V, McLaren Vale, Australia, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=357475&ITEM_NUMBER=357475&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">357475</a><span style="color: white;"> $18.95</span></b><span style="color: white;"> </span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>La Posta Pizzella Malbec 2015, 85a -- V, Mendoza, Argentina, #</i></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=166298&ITEM_NUMBER=166298&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b><i>166298</i></b></a><b><i> $15.95</i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Wakefield Promised Land Shiraz 2015, 84 -- G, Auburn, South Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=441543&ITEM_NUMBER=441543&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">441543</a> $14.95</i></b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Carmen Reserva 1850 Premier Carmenère, 84 -- G, Colchagua Valley, Chile, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=169052&ITEM_NUMBER=169052&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">169052</a> $10.95</b> </i></span> </li>
</ul>
<div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"></span></span></span><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="color: white;">Apothic White Winemakers Blend 2015, 88-1 -- G, Modesto. California, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=419978&ITEM_NUMBER=419978&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">419978</a><span style="color: white;"> $14.95*</span></span></span></span></i></b><span style="color: white;"></span></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b>Alamos Chardonnay 2014, 87-1 -- V, Mendoza, Argentina, #</b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=448761&ITEM_NUMBER=448761&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b>448761</b></a><b> $14.95</b></span></span></span></i></li>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbiSS7vHdvLxL9B0t4skRsOdFdgMxmRmI9UJCB9Pn1-9W8bFtIUTLkOBRFeQRCS0A17vGxeSJAFW3Pd_OVt38qLkKTIXi-ojUKSUiFQU1n36i6nbAF3UV2Jhh5TsWMzzwp_LJ/s1600/Alaska+Flows+%252792+3x2+120T.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbiSS7vHdvLxL9B0t4skRsOdFdgMxmRmI9UJCB9Pn1-9W8bFtIUTLkOBRFeQRCS0A17vGxeSJAFW3Pd_OVt38qLkKTIXi-ojUKSUiFQU1n36i6nbAF3UV2Jhh5TsWMzzwp_LJ/s200/Alaska+Flows+%252792+3x2+120T.JPG" width="200" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><i>End of Days</i></span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><i>Wakefield Promised Land Unwooded Chardonnay 2015, 87-1 -- G, Auburn, South Australia, #</i></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=441550&ITEM_NUMBER=441550&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b><i>441550</i></b></a><b><i> $14.95</i></b></span></span></span></li>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><i>Matua Hawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016, 86 -- G, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, 12.5% XD 5g/L, #</i></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=619452&ITEM_NUMBER=619452&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b><i>619452</i></b></a><b><i> $14.95</i></b></span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<b></b><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Gérard Bertrand Côte des Rosés 2015, 86 -- V, Languedoc, France, #</b></i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=373985&ITEM_NUMBER=373985&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><i><b>373985</b></i></a><i><b> $18.95</b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<ul><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><div style="margin: 0px -19px 0px -29px;">
</div>
</span></ul>
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 0px -29px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></span></i><i><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">(V - Vintages, G - General, O - Other, r-v</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">- Rating-Value, a - aerated, c - cellar, </span></span></i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">NR - Not Recommended)</span></span></i></span></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>TASTINGS:</b><br /><br /><b>ALAMOS CHARDONNAY 2014, Mendoza, Argentina, 13.5% XD 4g/L, #448761 $14.95 (Tasted March 30, 2017)</b> </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuCaMPhhBczOeun6DL7rGS9TwDV1EhAB0OqlQXd1yATv8ftVV6o-ksWzyJ7r4rAMQkr9bFBna9soOL47KwwdRdkAn5DRqG5QSwS5mlHs21XBq8LhIHPniu1I6F1G7tfaJHPZBm/s1600/Alamos+Chard+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSnssvMSbbQQibwBsExrXSeQSuGJVNq8KL7B4x9Jtdo7BmGc0AoWqpYj8sUHvMBQzh1AZmD6UV_zRWcNOkaeyjk2uZKizNqNjjfaHgN3FdmAqbNzqdc2KSbTbfA6WZhh-4pl4i/s1600/Apothic+White+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWQwLkh0P8pG4zqSQ3HGLhzKoXXKZrN96lFrp603OHPKsXQyZ5He0La2I8LMiJJefgNmf1g6yf3yRW1GyHrnfpen57RWGqJvGP7pyRRfTcn8_WAszDF2-BPZoBjcgWRye3al-/s1600/Alamos+Chard+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWQwLkh0P8pG4zqSQ3HGLhzKoXXKZrN96lFrp603OHPKsXQyZ5He0La2I8LMiJJefgNmf1g6yf3yRW1GyHrnfpen57RWGqJvGP7pyRRfTcn8_WAszDF2-BPZoBjcgWRye3al-/s200/Alamos+Chard+2014.JPG" width="62" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on May 28, 2016. Rated 88 by </span><a href="http://robertparker.com/"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Luis Guitierrez</span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> August 2015 . </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><i>My notes</i></span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">: A mid yellow with a crinkled edge slowly forming a fragmented covering on the bowl. The nose is a light vanilla tainted grapefruit pleasing as a lite sniffer with an appealing fullness. Serve at 10oC and allow to warm ‘til 14oC to observe changes, then chill.\. A grassy edge layers a slight tang. A medium-bodied blend of fruit and texture offers some interest as a solo sipper especially when a long warm finish adds a delicate tang. We had with salmon filet and greens. Pair with natural flavours of salmon trout or chicken breast. Not for cellaring. 87</span></i><br />
<br />
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDLRQ8aNAJq6kUH_IGGMJsxUw4IWvAn6v0dfZAqOMV5RT2qlRI2e77xj0KxsCmWmcKi11HvQSZISHigWDzmFCvFomOWX-7b6n_7lI9CQEwhVe77hZOUuib5ajN3sf2eXRbmfbM/s1600/Apothic+White+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDLRQ8aNAJq6kUH_IGGMJsxUw4IWvAn6v0dfZAqOMV5RT2qlRI2e77xj0KxsCmWmcKi11HvQSZISHigWDzmFCvFomOWX-7b6n_7lI9CQEwhVe77hZOUuib5ajN3sf2eXRbmfbM/s200/Apothic+White+2015.JPG" width="63" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>APOTHIC WHITE WINEMAKERS BLEND 2015, Modesto. California, 12.5% D 13g/L, #419978 $14.95* (Tasted April 9, 2017)</b><i></i><br /><br />Reduced from $16.95 until March 26, 2017. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>My notes:An E. & J. Gallo http://www.apothic.com/ wine. At 9oC this white is slightly viscous with a peach fuzz aroma.</i> <i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span>An <a href="http://www.apothic.com/%20wine" target="_blank">E. & J. Gallo</a> . At 9oC this white is <a href="http://tinyurl.com/kcjm9ch" target="_blank">slightly viscous with a peach fuzz aroma</a> . A swirl coats the glass and quickly forms </i></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">a crinkled rim. The colour is crystal crisp making it <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSnssvMSbbQQibwBsExrXSeQSuGJVNq8KL7B4x9Jtdo7BmGc0AoWqpYj8sUHvMBQzh1AZmD6UV_zRWcNOkaeyjk2uZKizNqNjjfaHgN3FdmAqbNzqdc2KSbTbfA6WZhh-4pl4i/s1600/Apothic+White+2015.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSnssvMSbbQQibwBsExrXSeQSuGJVNq8KL7B4x9Jtdo7BmGc0AoWqpYj8sUHvMBQzh1AZmD6UV_zRWcNOkaeyjk2uZKizNqNjjfaHgN3FdmAqbNzqdc2KSbTbfA6WZhh-4pl4i/s1600/Apothic+White+2015.JPG"></a>appealing</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> on the dining table or served socially. The taste has a sweet edge leaving a roundness on the tongue. The flavour isn’t distinct fruit but a blend of unoaked Chardonnay, Riesling and Muscato. The label refers to this as ‘a truly unique wine experience’. Once acquired may come to be a patio white for summer sipping. I would prefer to partner it with white fish – halibut, cod or tilapia – and shellfish to balance its noticeable sugar. A drink now. 88</span></span></span></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px -19px 0px -29px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"></span></span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">
</span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>GÉRARD BERTRAND CÔTE DES ROSES Rosé 2015, Languedoc, France, 12.5% D 2g/L, #373985 $18.95 (Tasted April 5, 2017)</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlr_fE2Btrv6Pg50UKlh8OkZa36xV_kq9cv_vhV76A8l2HgD2HBxqQBQayf5mB9sQlrWBW6MgqYrrMcgBwyNiv5PVGHcSiu_U4xhr3HMZUACFdLQFpLrHAcnwXuAOgxp1QAcc4/s1600/Gerard+Bertrand+cote+de+roses+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlr_fE2Btrv6Pg50UKlh8OkZa36xV_kq9cv_vhV76A8l2HgD2HBxqQBQayf5mB9sQlrWBW6MgqYrrMcgBwyNiv5PVGHcSiu_U4xhr3HMZUACFdLQFpLrHAcnwXuAOgxp1QAcc4/s200/Gerard+Bertrand+cote+de+roses+2015.JPG" width="58" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on February 4, 2017. <i>My notes: </i></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>Put the bottle in a bag and a rosé easily becomes a wine with a broad appeal. This blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah modestly this fills </i><i>the spectrum</i><i>. </i></span><a href="http://tinyurl.com/zabh2vu" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>Beppi Crosariol</i></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i> at release rated this an 89 and Rod Philips in his column (Winepointer Newsletter, November 2016) a rating of 4 of 5. A peach blush glistens in the glass adding delicacy to a table set with grilled rainbow trout or chicken breast on risotto. At 10-15oC the nose does lack a strong presence offering some grass and mild apricot. Quaff to increase a faint lemon honey and an acerbic touch to balance a delicate silkiness. More of a drink now than a meal companion. 86 </i></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /><br /><b>WAKEFIELD PROMISED LAND UNWOODED CHARDONNAY 2015, South Australia, 13.0% XD 2g/L, #441550 $14.95 (Tasted April 2, 2017)</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZrBpD1LgRDkzkdPIWG384OuKmhnGRITL26wq2z4mdpCnujadv5Se5fj272ROXdYdSzg_I5OuMfUOmiws_gUOdFUA1eWUlrgqXxbHLl57IOxuKtFWq7moPKWkByTW7BzeOXxfX/s1600/Wakefield+Promised+Land+Unwood+Chard+2015+btl.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZrBpD1LgRDkzkdPIWG384OuKmhnGRITL26wq2z4mdpCnujadv5Se5fj272ROXdYdSzg_I5OuMfUOmiws_gUOdFUA1eWUlrgqXxbHLl57IOxuKtFWq7moPKWkByTW7BzeOXxfX/s200/Wakefield+Promised+Land+Unwood+Chard+2015+btl.JPG" width="61" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing. </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My notes:</span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Is</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> it my imagination or is that a touch of sweet in the first sip? The colour is a faint straw and a delicate film wrinkles the rim then quickly vanishes. A crisp edge with lemon/lime, grapefruit and a balanced pineapple carries through to a lip drying finish. Pair with salty popcorn or have with cod on rice or chicken cordon bleu, grilled scallops or mussels in a white wine sauce. Quaff for a fuller focus on fruit that fades slowly with a smooth centre. A social starter. 87 </span></i></div>
<div>
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b>CARMEN RESERVA 1850 PREMIER CARMENERE, Colchagua Valley, Chile, 13.5% D 8g/L, #<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">169052</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> $10.95 (Tasted April 20, 2017)</span></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b></b><br /></span></div>
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-hI53pdi2V5zsHh0GnQzLEKCP-NrlY1DDnSamxXL6bnod6okavfRVP_xLo431m4MZgz3fVZ5f7G0NuFdl34ZaGHG49p0-IdwPm6p9Rgi7Bm5qdpJgVbeK_12FVOvi4eZO_Hj/s1600/Carmen+Premier+Carmenere+2016+btl.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-hI53pdi2V5zsHh0GnQzLEKCP-NrlY1DDnSamxXL6bnod6okavfRVP_xLo431m4MZgz3fVZ5f7G0NuFdl34ZaGHG49p0-IdwPm6p9Rgi7Bm5qdpJgVbeK_12FVOvi4eZO_Hj/s200/Carmen+Premier+Carmenere+2016+btl.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="56" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-hI53pdi2V5zsHh0GnQzLEKCP-NrlY1DDnSamxXL6bnod6okavfRVP_xLo431m4MZgz3fVZ5f7G0NuFdl34ZaGHG49p0-IdwPm6p9Rgi7Bm5qdpJgVbeK_12FVOvi4eZO_Hj/s1600/Carmen+Premier+Carmenere+2016+btl.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">A General listing.</span> <span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>My notes: </i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">A
deep purple lightens with a tilt of the glass. The softness of a plum nose
entices the first sip while a subtle bite brightens cherry cranberry fruit. A bold
tannin spreads each element over a long finish. Quaff or sip the effect is the
same: penetrating, flavourful and young. We served before the mains as a
contrast with peppery grilled west coast salmon served with an Alsace Riesling.
Bridging the contrast was a green salad, topped with slivers of carrot and
cucumber in a balsamic dressing. May show more depth with a few years cellaring. 84 <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i></i><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span>
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDT37qvQG6O0UGrZxaGw-Qef6D1sqTwcPY8gKUix_R_f7Q1L0zb8yBu-R09guur9beS8lZm7SiuDLq7rPNxeK4xRCnSt_1N91q27U-dE99LlaZkJqsdPKAEaeAAGbigSDHnHdD/s1600/Luccarelli+Primitivo+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">
</span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>LUCCARELLI PRIMITIVO PUGLIA IGT 2015, Puglia, Italy, 13.5% D 10g/L, #253856 $10.95 (Tasted April 2, 2017)</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDT37qvQG6O0UGrZxaGw-Qef6D1sqTwcPY8gKUix_R_f7Q1L0zb8yBu-R09guur9beS8lZm7SiuDLq7rPNxeK4xRCnSt_1N91q27U-dE99LlaZkJqsdPKAEaeAAGbigSDHnHdD/s1600/Luccarelli+Primitivo+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDT37qvQG6O0UGrZxaGw-Qef6D1sqTwcPY8gKUix_R_f7Q1L0zb8yBu-R09guur9beS8lZm7SiuDLq7rPNxeK4xRCnSt_1N91q27U-dE99LlaZkJqsdPKAEaeAAGbigSDHnHdD/s200/Luccarelli+Primitivo+2013.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="55" /></a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">A General listing produced by Farnese. </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">My notes: Last tasted on August 31, 2014 and rated 89a at the same price. A charcoal ruby, dense with a patterned fringe separating quickly on the glass. Blackberry aroma blended with plum and currant with a noticeable sting to the olfactory system. I recommend aerating. Smooth and a touch silky on first sip shifting swiftly into a drying tannin a bright fruit and a long finish. From Beppi’s part of Italy where sipping would be a given or pairing with anything barbecued, chili sauce hot or anchovy/caper/tomato sauce focussed. 90a</span></i></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>DANDELION LIONESS OF MCLAREN VALE SHIRAZ <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnEEtqt23_YplfVC-8eQnj3XNQyzJoVxgzpDdOByFc2GBgM67B4jfJl-sbuEj52kYGiIYT6yNPnH8X30ooE7TePym4vsRbiqqCJv3GwHJqBq3KYZ-Kaej9RyqzlFiJ8lxUfSQH/s1600/Luccarelli+Primitivo+2013.JPG"></a>2014, McLaren Vale, Australia, 14.5% XD 2g/L, #357475 $18.95 (Tasted April 13, 2017)</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8iyIx3KgCtlumJwUgXh4PajxntPws_H0VW5Ck856hmH_ybDNy9cr5kufTGYgZCtNQL6-krIKx4pp4a322I57nPskBEdz5L74M2oahU2Yo1l_o-VvgdyKIuIemOhEnF5UttZX/s1600/Dandelion+Shiraz+2014+btl.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8iyIx3KgCtlumJwUgXh4PajxntPws_H0VW5Ck856hmH_ybDNy9cr5kufTGYgZCtNQL6-krIKx4pp4a322I57nPskBEdz5L74M2oahU2Yo1l_o-VvgdyKIuIemOhEnF5UttZX/s200/Dandelion+Shiraz+2014+btl.JPG" width="56" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Release by Vintages on February 18, 2017. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>My notes: Rated 91 by <a href="http://vinous.com/" target="_blank">Josh Raynolds</a> March 2016… also labeled with several Medals awarded 91 to 95 points<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">. </span></i><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i>There’s
a light aroma of plum and raspberry with an earthy brightness added. An initial
swirl tops the film with a ring of tears showing a pleasing viscosity. Dark
raspberry in colour, drying to the palate with a modest bite at first sustained
then building a long warm finish. Missing some freshness that may have been in
earlier vintages. A full flavoured quaffer. Medium- bodied and extra dry as a
sipper. Pair with beef Wellington, liver & onions and rich <span style="background-color: black; color: white;">stews. </span></i><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Empty
bottle weight is 1.5lbs.</span></i></span><i> </i></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i>87 <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"></span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><b></b><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></span></i>
<br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.matua.co.nz/our-wines/regional-range/marlborough-sauvignon-blanc%202016" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">MATUA HAWKE'S BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016</span></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, 12.5% XD 5g/L, #619452 $14.95 (Tasted April 6, 2017)</span></span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIM2-XouaXOyrp-kIgcTmdU-wKtgX1LmkTP-iPu8FA7NJNg3P2Xhjz5veaTU630jgZ-OMPIycBopuUuvwsfWiT6VyjwKKS5reTwMQ5k_8bxtmeYYCKe5C_Pgl5mkgsRmhFTP1v/s1600/Matua+Hawkes+Bay+SB+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIM2-XouaXOyrp-kIgcTmdU-wKtgX1LmkTP-iPu8FA7NJNg3P2Xhjz5veaTU630jgZ-OMPIycBopuUuvwsfWiT6VyjwKKS5reTwMQ5k_8bxtmeYYCKe5C_Pgl5mkgsRmhFTP1v/s200/Matua+Hawkes+Bay+SB+2015.JPG" width="58" /></a><br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on February 18, 2017. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>My notes:</i></span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">There’s a green pea edge to the straight gooseberry scent of Hawke’s Bay. Without food the intensity shines as a tart layer wakens the buds like a brass band in a silent church. Quaff to savour its warm, long brightness as flavours assert themselves. Serve chilled (10oC) then, as the nose fades and the fullness builds, pair with hard cheeses, fresh crab or lobster pieces, cooled quiche or grilled side bacon. Beautifully long, dry and intense but not sharp. Enjoy now. 85</span></i></div>
<br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>WAKEFIELD PROMISED LAND SHIRAZ 2015, Auburn, South Australia 14.0% XD 2g/L, #441543 $14.95 (Tasted April 8, 2017)</b></span></span><br />
<b></b><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjE0penr3VFxkT5_F_0TCeCYOtUjoO0taWJXbO_v0hw80eaI8h_3hn3EICOQc_LbzOExk2odhH1rOPyU2OOaSkHe0rNRc8HFw92xtX87Nvnx46FEQ-Rb_iEuxlzcArXg6BXY3_/s1600/Wakefield+Pomised+Land+Shiraz+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjE0penr3VFxkT5_F_0TCeCYOtUjoO0taWJXbO_v0hw80eaI8h_3hn3EICOQc_LbzOExk2odhH1rOPyU2OOaSkHe0rNRc8HFw92xtX87Nvnx46FEQ-Rb_iEuxlzcArXg6BXY3_/s200/Wakefield+Pomised+Land+Shiraz+2015.JPG" width="58" /></a></span>
<br />
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">A General listing. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>My notes:</i><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">The
colour is a charcoal ruby, deep but clear against a strong light. The nose
bites with a sharp shiraz intro to a cautious sipper, woody with blackberry
notes. A warm layer envelops the fruit carrying its berry blend to an extra dry
flat finish. Pairing with savoury roasts or juicy rubbed ribs would reward a
guest. Hold over for a cooler afternoon beside a fresh pool. Cellaring a year
or two may mellow ‘the beast within’ otherwise still youthfully coarse with
moderate tannin. 84</span></span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #005000;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i></i></span></span></span></span><br /></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.shooflywines.com/assets/upload/files/tasting_notes/SF_2015PinotNoir_TN.pdf" target="_blank">SHOOFLY PINOT NOIR 2015</a>, Victoria, Australia, 13.5% XD 2g/L, #477067 $16.95 (Tasted March 31, 2017)</b></span></div>
<div>
<b><i><u><strike><br /></strike></u></i></b></div>
<b><i><u><strike>
</strike></u></i></b>
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGL64nPiqyXrD8FbCgibhtqfWDRV2yGdfDTIn1xVOQiWiLEWmDuZi8bA56jSq3ho1HIgTHMmXbJcUPx4kh_TbFSHLKBf6LPEXbYL_TVfXq2RhXUsmq3r1eoutUkLQRABjASSKW/s1600/Shoofly+Pinot+Noir+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGL64nPiqyXrD8FbCgibhtqfWDRV2yGdfDTIn1xVOQiWiLEWmDuZi8bA56jSq3ho1HIgTHMmXbJcUPx4kh_TbFSHLKBf6LPEXbYL_TVfXq2RhXUsmq3r1eoutUkLQRABjASSKW/s200/Shoofly+Pinot+Noir+2015.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="64" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on February 18, 2017. <i>My notes: This is a clean clear ruby with an inviting warmth of wood and cherries. The film casts a rim that immediately drops a screen populated with shrinking islands. A tilted swirl runs a pleasing arch. XD for sure with a soft acid and there’s a slight silk and long unexaggerated herbal edge. Easy to quaff as well as a polite complement with smoked salmon pizza or crab cakes - modest and balanced. Fruit is there, partly masked by a natural spice. Overall a <a href="http://www.shooflywines.com/about#/winemaking/accolades" target="_blank">pleasing sipper</a> possibly to be served with a slight chill. 91</i></span></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>LA POSTA PIZZELLA MALBEC 2015, Mendoza, Argentina, 13.5% XD 2g/L, #166298 $15.95 (Tasted April 6, 2017)</b></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT7E88Ps8bWf-1REgA7AjZcinaKMdKAS26e36TYDc-y0YFedi7LmLVzcTVkSbcLHf0yf_mc-KbZP1-XQQq3suiqkXVyxR3D6IUe-5kpTLPZp6z7VLciASII5G_6SSuOXEXEJZj/s1600/LaPosta+Pizzella+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT7E88Ps8bWf-1REgA7AjZcinaKMdKAS26e36TYDc-y0YFedi7LmLVzcTVkSbcLHf0yf_mc-KbZP1-XQQq3suiqkXVyxR3D6IUe-5kpTLPZp6z7VLciASII5G_6SSuOXEXEJZj/s200/LaPosta+Pizzella+2015.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="57" /></a>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on November 12, 2016. </span><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My notes:</span></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> A black cherry/berry blend that tickles the nose with a soft touch although there’s a noticeable sharp thread until aerated (recommended). A swallow may slow the first sip until a woody intensity settles. The colour is a deep ruby forming a rim that swells then recedes. Somewhat coarse with enough acid to overpower the fruit then coating for an extra dry finish. Match with seasonal fruit cake injected with Pusser’s rum and Courvosier (40/60). Cellar two years to allow some mellowing (hopefully). A meal red to be aerated. 85a</i></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT7E88Ps8bWf-1REgA7AjZcinaKMdKAS26e36TYDc-y0YFedi7LmLVzcTVkSbcLHf0yf_mc-KbZP1-XQQq3suiqkXVyxR3D6IUe-5kpTLPZp6z7VLciASII5G_6SSuOXEXEJZj/s1600/LaPosta+Pizzella+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTYtfXZc0soubT-3om0qXrN0ZIAOcvP5loiop_JJECYyt0ah0PZgxnmWNpXB5KdXOtsaPFVDXfOxOMvx1V7srKTyHVT0pCD8yoxMbjktEsUb7iE5qaoA2RuObuo9dLFO4xM54Z/s1600/Dramatis+personae+2010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTYtfXZc0soubT-3om0qXrN0ZIAOcvP5loiop_JJECYyt0ah0PZgxnmWNpXB5KdXOtsaPFVDXfOxOMvx1V7srKTyHVT0pCD8yoxMbjktEsUb7iE5qaoA2RuObuo9dLFO4xM54Z/s1600/Dramatis+personae+2010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></span><br />
<br /></div>
<div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrqfasPRf9jPKO_66Js9n7CiJznDnnTrzo6T-GXY-pAXxoRasqpfAsk7lKz1XI_gYx8B3n6J29Iiya8mNVZS2gZFZ8Nd3fYzKNjLSxmtN1dyWWlb1uOy9-FJaf3ZG611TDZ2tW/s1600/Dramatis+personae+2010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrqfasPRf9jPKO_66Js9n7CiJznDnnTrzo6T-GXY-pAXxoRasqpfAsk7lKz1XI_gYx8B3n6J29Iiya8mNVZS2gZFZ8Nd3fYzKNjLSxmtN1dyWWlb1uOy9-FJaf3ZG611TDZ2tW/s200/Dramatis+personae+2010.JPG" width="60" /></a></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdAWrbOcCV9hK9CP1vrlQOx9puZLgfzuLP5DmWmKb-DM2igtlP6JrYpfhC3OPdh4-SMhk2L33s44X84JHud75XWdiXm6o3z0jm6MrIkmL2RZtyO5lr_mvKTjR_YFNWwGD4xhdn/s1600/Dramatis+personae+2010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b>DRAMATIS PERSONAE SELECTO 2010, San Rafael, Argentina, 14.2% XD 4g/L, #450650 $14.95 (Tasted April 14, 2017)</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b></b><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on June 11, 2016. <i>My notes: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwaH0sbTTmA" target="_blank">The Wine Enthusiast Importer Connection</a> rated 90 on October 15, 2012.<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>A deep charcoal ruby, some purple at the
meniscus. The film is moderate crackling at the rim and leaving a few long slow
tears each side of a clean arch. A burnt ember aroma softened by a silky
sweetness that shows itself before ending each swallow. A long smoke envelops
the black- blueberry fruit for an enjoyable solo sip. Full enough for pairing
with bbq ribs, chili con carne or rich mushroom soup. Seven years in the cellar
has given this balance to this blend (</span><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">40%<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black;"><a href="https://www.vinoseleccion.com/variedades-de-uva/malbec"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Malbec</span></a>, 30%<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><a href="https://www.vinoseleccion.com/variedades-de-uva/cabernet-sauvignon"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Cabernet Sauvignon</span></a>, 30%<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.vinoseleccion.com/variedades-de-uva/syrah"><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Syrah</span></a></span></span></span></span></span><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">) </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">producing
a smooth, full meal red. Enjoy! 89</span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></i></span></div>
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdAWrbOcCV9hK9CP1vrlQOx9puZLgfzuLP5DmWmKb-DM2igtlP6JrYpfhC3OPdh4-SMhk2L33s44X84JHud75XWdiXm6o3z0jm6MrIkmL2RZtyO5lr_mvKTjR_YFNWwGD4xhdn/s1600/Dramatis+personae+2010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<br />Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-64492408172648768562017-03-01T07:00:00.000-05:002017-03-20T13:57:57.563-04:00March 2017 wines - 12 tasted of 12<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i>March 2017 wines – 12 tasted of 12</i></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"></span><i></i><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"></span> <br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-rejSdmLxmD0gO0PzNeQHn0ZUltBwDFxf3JaklrflIGha9tJwt0gbD4bG_tqcV1MHDjpUTqc4uNGbw18IRJdHQlrcLKTDN_ABrExszw4pv_i_4wEv4migzh_zoJCITwkCa5Q/s1600/Swans+stretched.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-rejSdmLxmD0gO0PzNeQHn0ZUltBwDFxf3JaklrflIGha9tJwt0gbD4bG_tqcV1MHDjpUTqc4uNGbw18IRJdHQlrcLKTDN_ABrExszw4pv_i_4wEv4migzh_zoJCITwkCa5Q/s640/Swans+stretched.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">A family community - Port Credit, Mississauga</span></i></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">LINEUP:</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Reds, Whites and Bubblies</span></i></span><br />
<ul>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Wakefield Clare Valley + McLaren Vale Jaraman Shiraz 2014, 93-2 -- V, Auburn, South Australia, #</b></span></i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=377036&ITEM_NUMBER=377036&language=EN&style=Vintages"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>377036</b></span></i></a><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> $24.95 </b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Cavino Deus Mavrodaphne of Patras NV, 91-2(Sweet) -- V, Aigio, Greece, #</b></span></i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=452060&ITEM_NUMBER=452060&language=EN&style=Vintages"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>452060</b></span></i></a><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> $13.95 </b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>The Black Chook Shiraz/Viognier 2015, 91-2 -- V, McLaren Vale, South Australia, #</b></span></i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=066738&ITEM_NUMBER=066738&language=EN&style=Vintages"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>066738</b></span></i></a><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> $18.95 </b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, 87 -- V, Colchagua Valley, Chile, #</b></span></i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=322586&ITEM_NUMBER=322586&language=EN&style=Vintages"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>322586</b></span></i></a><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> $17.95 </b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Montes Limited Selection Carmenère 2014, 84a -- V, Colchagua Valley, Chile, #</b></span></i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=256685&ITEM_NUMBER=256685&language=EN&style=Vintages"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>256685</b></span></i></a><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> $14.95</b> </span></i></li>
</ul>
<div>
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br /></b></span></i></div>
<ul>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Wakefield Estate Chardonnay 2015, 91-2 -- V, Clare Valley, Australia, #</b></span></i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=711566&ITEM_NUMBER=711556&language=EN&style=Vintages"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>711556</b></span></i></a><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> $15.95 </b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Franklin Tate Estates Chardonnay 2015, 87-1 -- V, Western Australia, #</b></span></i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=453373&ITEM_NUMBER=453373&language=EN&style=Vintages"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>453373</b></span></i></a><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> $17.95 </b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Susana Balboa Crios Torrontés 2016, 86-1 -- V, 2016, Mendoza, Argentina #</b></span></i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=001834&ITEM_NUMBER=001834&language=EN&style=Vintages"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>001834</b></span></i></a><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> $13.95 </b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Tyrrell’s Lost Block Semillon 2015, 85 -- V, Hunter Valley, Australia, #</b></span></i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=933200&ITEM_NUMBER=933200&language=EN&style=Vintages"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>933200</b></span></i></a><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> $17.95 </b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Cave Spring Estate Riesling 2014 VQA Beamsville Bench, 84 -- G, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, #</b></span></i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=286377&ITEM_NUMBER=286377&language=EN&style=Vintages"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>286377</b></span></i></a><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> $18.95</b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Hesketh Bright Young Things Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 83 -- V, South Australia, #</b></span></i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=447086&ITEM_NUMBER=447086&language=EN&style=Vintages"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>447086</b></span></i></a><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> $14.95 </b></span></i></li>
</ul>
<div>
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br /></b></span></i></div>
<ul>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Astoria Prosecco NV, 82 -- G, Astoria, Italy, #</b></span></i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=593855&ITEM_NUMBER=593855&language=EN&style=Vintages"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>593855</b></span></i></a><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> $15.05</b></span></i>
</li>
</ul>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><br /></span></b>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">(V - Vintages, G - General, O - Other, r-v</span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">- Rating-Value, a - aerated, c - cellar,</span></i></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">NR -
Not Recommended)</span></i></span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b>TASTINGS: </b></span><br />
<b><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"></span></i></b><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></b>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>MONTES ALPHA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013, Colchagua
Valley, Chile, 14.0%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>XD</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>9g/L,</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>#322586</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>$17.95</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>(Tasted March 1, 2017)</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixf6rWq28AEWvAdogLjB77fDXfWtrMQE_KVEWfFxxot2fK-II5PYBNlG9dlCprsFleD2GbJ6DpRkv6q3NEXixIkpXBoHb2DWdEz4hSR_Yi-qp6jskvbBqlELtoaZGArVoNQo23/s1600/Montes+Alpha+Cab+Sauv+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixf6rWq28AEWvAdogLjB77fDXfWtrMQE_KVEWfFxxot2fK-II5PYBNlG9dlCprsFleD2GbJ6DpRkv6q3NEXixIkpXBoHb2DWdEz4hSR_Yi-qp6jskvbBqlELtoaZGArVoNQo23/s200/Montes+Alpha+Cab+Sauv+2013.JPG" width="55" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Released by Vintages on April 1, 2016.</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>My
notes</i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">:</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> Decanting
for 20 minutes or aerating before serving is recommended – sipping or with a
meal. In either case there’s a slightly rough feel on first sip and a mild
acid. This has a rich ruby colour, usually a regal setting but, in this case made sombre by a
hint of charcoal. </span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Texture is flat and the
body is medium with a short spell of warmth combined with a blackberry flavour.
Except for a latent fruity edge not quite a sipper and lacks body and acid for an ideal
meal companion. Not a cellar candidate. 87</span></i></span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
</span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">HESKETH
BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">South Australia, 13.0%</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">XD</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">4g/L, #447086</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$14.95</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">(Tasted January 23, 2017</span></span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsucFvG_9MlKtR8d1NJiB7e1MKviXeanyK6ssbJYTR1f18PyGljq5MTJhieXf2csxLyOJgvIwD4Fym1eHIcylsSDMxk_Mgll7XgYTBADFhKSf-LPvYup-kAcyExLwT6VOox9JX/s1600/Hesketh+Bright+Young+Thing+SB+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsucFvG_9MlKtR8d1NJiB7e1MKviXeanyK6ssbJYTR1f18PyGljq5MTJhieXf2csxLyOJgvIwD4Fym1eHIcylsSDMxk_Mgll7XgYTBADFhKSf-LPvYup-kAcyExLwT6VOox9JX/s200/Hesketh+Bright+Young+Thing+SB+2015.JPG" width="55" /></span></a><br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Released by Vintages on July 23, 2016. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">My
notes: The film thins from a fragmented rim until a laciness decorates the
glass. The colour is a delicate lime showing some yellow in shadowed light. Aromas
are less defined starting with a grassy pineapple and lime then trailing off to
a neutral lemon; bright, thin, dry, long. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">The finish paired nicely with delicate sweet
buttery popcorn fed to a social crowd. Rated 3 ½ of 5 by an Australian taster,
Tony Love of The Advertiser (November 27, 2015) the year put in bottle. 83</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span></i></span></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzBQUEXzuLKkzNGcKo0SdyNQY8Cp7vCdTFTXMmrFm8tves7nmCfudSoqoF8NEBowhQFHiP3njF-GemXAQ51wd8qi29RMYUEWbKVo1aKgNfMabRwlMk2lup4kL4b0EhyvuKUKW/s1600/Franklin+Tate+Est+Chard+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzBQUEXzuLKkzNGcKo0SdyNQY8Cp7vCdTFTXMmrFm8tves7nmCfudSoqoF8NEBowhQFHiP3njF-GemXAQ51wd8qi29RMYUEWbKVo1aKgNfMabRwlMk2lup4kL4b0EhyvuKUKW/s200/Franklin+Tate+Est+Chard+2015.JPG" width="58" /></span></a><br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">FRANKLIN TATE
ESTATES CHARDONNAY 2015, Western Australia, 12.8%</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">XD 2g/L, </span></b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">#453373</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$17.95</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">(Tasted February 25, 2017)</span></b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span>
</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Released by Vintages on July 9, 2016.</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">My
notes: </span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">The
film following a swirl indicates a silky touch and a crystal view. The nose is
light with a young grapefruit aroma and a penetrating tang. Second sips confirm
a refreshing brightness lasting through a long finish. Coconut shrimp, grilled whitefish
with tomato sauces, or smoked salmon pizza could partner well. A touch of lime catches
your breath at an extra dry </span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><i> </i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">end. A no frills
seafood or chicken white. Cellaring may flatten a bright personality if left too
long. Drink now. </span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><i> </i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">87</span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />
</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>TYRRELL'S LOST BLOCK SEMILLON 2015, Hunter Valley,
Australia, 11.0%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>XD</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>6g/L,</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>#933200</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>$17.95</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>(Tasted February 26, 2017 )</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitivGudfbBXLzYlNv-VhhIh0fp5y_D4tJRuPDDv4RpOJlpXkOPRrpD5-gGv7th-pVPuVP4KwgNKAiIIuC0-gg3fnxVs9As9X-VmvoDI83peT0HWuNzUgfAgID0qPuw3E2iqFag/s1600/Tyrrells+Lost+Block+Semillon+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitivGudfbBXLzYlNv-VhhIh0fp5y_D4tJRuPDDv4RpOJlpXkOPRrpD5-gGv7th-pVPuVP4KwgNKAiIIuC0-gg3fnxVs9As9X-VmvoDI83peT0HWuNzUgfAgID0qPuw3E2iqFag/s200/Tyrrells+Lost+Block+Semillon+2015.JPG" width="55" /></span></a><br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Released by Vintages on October 29, 2016. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">My notes: </span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">A bright grapefruit yellow
with the fruit and aroma to match. The tart of lemon, the subtle edge of lime
blending together and lasting finally fading to a refreshing dryness. Missing
the fullness and silk of an unoaked chard but close. </span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><i> </i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">A thin film releases several fast tears as the
nose fades from presence. Quaff to revive a partner for salty and/or cheesy
crackers or have with smoked salmon pizza slices. Should keep well in a cool
cellar – possibly several years. 85 </span></i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDKQByJ1MKrkswYBwsQeyQzaeEOzEbq6e8N_GZbZEqBt20R9Nrek9pmc5M5UbWWnBuGrq9A4IxmymTXMLlb6JvImLjzyhJAknhPwVDi4YYzoVbU-NG9QESOvfun2x_tJmtVZw/s1600/Crios+Torrentes+2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDKQByJ1MKrkswYBwsQeyQzaeEOzEbq6e8N_GZbZEqBt20R9Nrek9pmc5M5UbWWnBuGrq9A4IxmymTXMLlb6JvImLjzyhJAknhPwVDi4YYzoVbU-NG9QESOvfun2x_tJmtVZw/s200/Crios+Torrentes+2016.JPG" width="56" /></span></a></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b><span style="background: rgb(0 , 0 , 0); color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">SUSANA BALBO
CRIOS TORRONTÉS</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> 2016,
Mendoza, Argentina</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">13.0% XD 4g/L, #00</span></span></b></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">1834</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$13.95</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">(Tasted January 20, 2017)</span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span>
</span><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Released by Vintages on April 1, 2016. </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">My notes:</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> Several
vintages of Susan Balboa’s Torrontés have been tasted: 2015(84), 2014(84 ),
2013(91) and 2009(93). A trend may go one way or the other - this tasting may
show which. A pale yellow lays a thin film with small tears falling from a rim
that disintegrates on the glass. Perfumed with delicate honeysuckle and
introducing a tangy edged grapefruit and lime </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">with a warm touch to the palate. This carries
into a long dry finish. Pair with soft cheeses or sliced Italian meats. Keep
chilled to maintain the early burst of flavour – loses character quickly above
15oC. A sociable drink now.</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">86</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b>THE BLACK CHOOK
SHIRAZ/VIOGNIER 2015</b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>, McLaren Vale, South
Australia, 14.5%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>XD</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>16g/L, #066738</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>$18.95</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>(Tasted March 4, 2017)</b></span></span></div>
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2-iVJnjkv_22PVxbnwfMPlUNovRtlNHS5050Fe4RXoO61IrF90t1DI6ts-xeivYBINryPOQa0Y1aNYBSfR9yizJoJKvSuK6jWkojvww5klltXZ1bhhxCbMvZm5KMl_5bI9z5/s1600/The+Black+Chook+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2-iVJnjkv_22PVxbnwfMPlUNovRtlNHS5050Fe4RXoO61IrF90t1DI6ts-xeivYBINryPOQa0Y1aNYBSfR9yizJoJKvSuK6jWkojvww5klltXZ1bhhxCbMvZm5KMl_5bI9z5/s200/The+Black+Chook+2015.JPG" width="57" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Released by Vintages on January 21, 2017.</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>My
notes: </i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">A North Rhône style of Shiraz blended with
Padthaway grapes and fermented with white Viognier. Aged leather comes to mind
on the first sniff. The steaming warmth of a riding stable tempers the black
currant and crushed blackberries completing the introduction. A viscous film
drops dozens of tears framing a bright edge – a subtle roundness stays on the
lips. Airing twenty minutes or decant, then quaff to overcome a background country
aroma and, unless the terroir is familiar, share with grainy crackers, soft
cheeses and patés - also welcomed with a savoury beef stew or Osso buco.
A young red that may cellar well – try several years sampling often. 91 </span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></i></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></i>
<i></i></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>CAVE SPRING
ESTATE RIESLING 2014 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario,
11.0%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>D</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>9g/L,</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>#</b></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>286377</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>$18.95</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>(Tasted March 1, 2017)</b></span></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></b>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmuJxdUWEoY8s9f4bWEs-x_tqTpaa52cVpel2sZkeAxZMnoT7J0aZVTjbV4PR6TGmRojDfKtl9mDBHojEBGXa5UNDY2CQAWo8CYrWniW1CRqKEnOhM9qG03p_aDugVjVYJokZy/s1600/Cave+Spring+Riesling+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmuJxdUWEoY8s9f4bWEs-x_tqTpaa52cVpel2sZkeAxZMnoT7J0aZVTjbV4PR6TGmRojDfKtl9mDBHojEBGXa5UNDY2CQAWo8CYrWniW1CRqKEnOhM9qG03p_aDugVjVYJokZy/s200/Cave+Spring+Riesling+2014.JPG" width="51" /></span></a><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Released by Vintages on April 1, 2016. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>My notes:</i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">A multitude
of fine bubblies appear spontaneously on opening. The colour is a delicate
grapefruit with a hint of metallic. The nose has a mild pie dough resemblance
touched by lemon. Serve in chilled glasses with an ice bucket nearby otherwise
it’s difficult to avoid a creeping flatness. A swirl leaves a finely wrinkled
film that slides to the meniscus. A long finish pleasingly sweet balancing a
pleasing acid. A flexible social sipper and a reasonable partner with light
fish plates: halibut, tilapia, shrimp and scallops or have with toasted cheddar
cheese sandwiches. 84 </span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></i></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b>MONTES LIMITED
SELECTION CARMENÈRE 2014</b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>, Colchagua Valley, Chile,
13.5%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>D</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>4g/L, #256685 </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>$14.95</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>(Tasted March 13, 2017)</b></span></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></b>
<span style="background-color: white;"></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1WwAK9DH8_RX-uWuFqMCeihtu-F-Waf9Pl6_e3Xhrms8tAiSUWfNXI1WovkIkYtSBAdILbxF4Qt2UDcSAbbmA6Dj-tOTTKaImpj9uvVZs3byMZT6IPTvomQ9SYfl70EpxVO6p/s1600/Montes+Carmen%25C3%25A8re+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1WwAK9DH8_RX-uWuFqMCeihtu-F-Waf9Pl6_e3Xhrms8tAiSUWfNXI1WovkIkYtSBAdILbxF4Qt2UDcSAbbmA6Dj-tOTTKaImpj9uvVZs3byMZT6IPTvomQ9SYfl70EpxVO6p/s200/Montes+Carmen%25C3%25A8re+2014.JPG" width="56" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; clear: left; color: white; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Released by Vintages on December 10, 2016.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">My
notes: A dense ruby, charcoal hued. A sniff of an aerated and non-aerated
sample reveals the former has a background sharpness, not unappealing unless
lacking an alternative for those wanting softness. A swirl lays a thin film and
long legs, a chalk dry finish with bright young cherry/cranberry before then minimum
fruit and a just noticeable metal edge after the swallow. Have with herb
flavoured grilled centre cut pork chops or veal scaloppini and roasted
parsnip/carrots, ie. a vegetable mix. Not a solo sipper- pair with eg. bacon
wrapped asparagus - </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">nor is it a cellar
candidate – try an open bar? where a choice can be made. 84</span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></div>
</div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">WAKEFIELD CLARE VALLEY MCLAREN VALE JARAMAN SHIRAZ
2014</span></b></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">, Auburn, South Australia,
14.5%</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">XD</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">
</span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">5g/L, #377036</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$24.95 </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">(Tasted February 12, 2017</span></span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">)</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8nPNrvseczlFq8V4101M_lxVpjjMo7X5iIXA_6smLf3KFJNkRWJqv3xPY_VCnnea2a1XU9pW3lNBupEz0vbghpZ6JVAjsLv8iVEZHh2Vvmfw3vppOXCsMja4Hly22u1KSaW23/s1600/Wakefield+Jaraman+Shiraz+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8nPNrvseczlFq8V4101M_lxVpjjMo7X5iIXA_6smLf3KFJNkRWJqv3xPY_VCnnea2a1XU9pW3lNBupEz0vbghpZ6JVAjsLv8iVEZHh2Vvmfw3vppOXCsMja4Hly22u1KSaW23/s200/Wakefield+Jaraman+Shiraz+2014.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="56" /></a></span>
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i> </i>Released by Vintages on November 12, 2016. <i>My notes: Winner of</i> <i>Gold medals in Germany and Spain, Silver in the UK. Fresh berry fruit springs from the glass on first pour. A sniff intensifies the fruit and a charcoal hue to the deep ruby colour gives some maturity. A swirl spreads a set film, wrinkles at the rim then dropping a dozen+ tears. Blackberries, as if warmed by the Auburn sun greets the palate, tangy yet velvety. A long finish extends sipping pleasure – no need for pairing. Could reward a diner of beef Wellington, savoury pork tenderloin or well marinated flank steak. In the bottle now four years and could do another four. A Shiraz worth purchasing in cases imho. 93</i></span> </span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br /></i></span></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7TrS7OcQ2qqlSi7wRai1bIW7-TSP9hvNhaKbIZlYv9rs3iP9v4Bglx39IITrdBRf5zAI2wumex46amSYt0B-uO5uJb0YuMULTFaKal4EewyTJpQOtPGqJmnbr-3Bv4mnkIZCT/s1600/Astoria+Prosecco.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7TrS7OcQ2qqlSi7wRai1bIW7-TSP9hvNhaKbIZlYv9rs3iP9v4Bglx39IITrdBRf5zAI2wumex46amSYt0B-uO5uJb0YuMULTFaKal4EewyTJpQOtPGqJmnbr-3Bv4mnkIZCT/s200/Astoria+Prosecco.JPG" width="57" /></span></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>ASTORIA PROSECCO NV, Astoria, Italy, 11.0% D 11g/L, #593855 $15.05 (Tasted February 21, 2017)</b></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"></span></b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A General listing. </span><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My notes: The first sip is tart with the ripple of spritz across the palate. The sensation fades quickly to an unexpected smoothness and a quiet finish. A delicate blend of pie dough, Granny Smith apple and mild melon settles quickly leaving behind a refreshing sensation. A brilliant pale yellow is attractive to view. Went well with Boursin cheese, basil and chives <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4VYApI76vAsHt8jrDJ47hQ74OoNV2lz15B0yeqlwOl_c2zRxwuh5sgoltrpCfE0_dZZOVbdUsYxTPzf5mVbhoAeK59XN_vo4WzxdhE64_UuSDBxlo0gB-w22WO-MnLmawg1s7/s1600/Astoria+Prosecco.JPG"></a>flavour with a mildness that balanced the bubbly’s tartness. Have in for visitors for a make-do green salad and cheese spread on the patio. Use flute glasses to <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4VYApI76vAsHt8jrDJ47hQ74OoNV2lz15B0yeqlwOl_c2zRxwuh5sgoltrpCfE0_dZZOVbdUsYxTPzf5mVbhoAeK59XN_vo4WzxdhE64_UuSDBxlo0gB-w22WO-MnLmawg1s7/s1600/Astoria+Prosecco.JPG"></a>emphasize both flavour and nose. Weight of bottle is 1.5lbs. 82</span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"></span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71tznIXglhecjpsHdNfZt9Cc9aoGMBGPNtWIcwUy87LlSfqxNIlG1YgIlACqwM4ORIi_6cEV03xlrVqqspWsU_NPtkDkKZyEtO51FF6MtnQngHVs5155AWaDfbd_1RFak3JmF/s1600/Wakefield+Chard+2015.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEdgI3BaEJUckOHSxKhpzWozfRRKlZ4O4b0u3vYrKnxyHgCdW7fLQ-OGznPT16VGxUohSP_a_YXAjreLqouUemVvB9qP4StKkJpVCDxRB3IWObYkTtQkPqfw_o0HtPxJmYY_m/s1600/Astoria+Prosecco.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71tznIXglhecjpsHdNfZt9Cc9aoGMBGPNtWIcwUy87LlSfqxNIlG1YgIlACqwM4ORIi_6cEV03xlrVqqspWsU_NPtkDkKZyEtO51FF6MtnQngHVs5155AWaDfbd_1RFak3JmF/s1600/Wakefield+Chard+2015.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71tznIXglhecjpsHdNfZt9Cc9aoGMBGPNtWIcwUy87LlSfqxNIlG1YgIlACqwM4ORIi_6cEV03xlrVqqspWsU_NPtkDkKZyEtO51FF6MtnQngHVs5155AWaDfbd_1RFak3JmF/s1600/Wakefield+Chard+2015.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71tznIXglhecjpsHdNfZt9Cc9aoGMBGPNtWIcwUy87LlSfqxNIlG1YgIlACqwM4ORIi_6cEV03xlrVqqspWsU_NPtkDkKZyEtO51FF6MtnQngHVs5155AWaDfbd_1RFak3JmF/s1600/Wakefield+Chard+2015.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71tznIXglhecjpsHdNfZt9Cc9aoGMBGPNtWIcwUy87LlSfqxNIlG1YgIlACqwM4ORIi_6cEV03xlrVqqspWsU_NPtkDkKZyEtO51FF6MtnQngHVs5155AWaDfbd_1RFak3JmF/s1600/Wakefield+Chard+2015.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwv2V5aanftQ52V2u-FXYLVc4WFiNmUSB3VMAHFSolh5vJn9yzYCQ3dzwwHHPKfjAp-Rzrf6JfJbRAeGb17RknTVZV6txASVoVpHOd257-pwyKlF3FXkEjd_jv335Q6NZhyzUh/s1600/Wakefield+Chard+2015.JPG"></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">WAKEFIELD ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2015, Clare Valley, Australia, 13.0% XD 2g/L, #711556 $15.95 (Tasted January 23, 2017)</span></b><br /> <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /> </span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeTINQJaWADd-kl-tcKxAratrMT5hUFXdeMkutBaXeRhzuI1nuRWkXA4J9S7d0HbObu9xA_L-s4jfBPjt4eD2nWU0FXwmEiJUxhf2_ol1YcYIC2axaK0wS4eMh1fWjFgRMuKoK/s1600/Wakefield+Clare+Vy+Padthway+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeTINQJaWADd-kl-tcKxAratrMT5hUFXdeMkutBaXeRhzuI1nuRWkXA4J9S7d0HbObu9xA_L-s4jfBPjt4eD2nWU0FXwmEiJUxhf2_ol1YcYIC2axaK0wS4eMh1fWjFgRMuKoK/s200/Wakefield+Clare+Vy+Padthway+2015.JPG" width="55" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on December 10, 2016. Rated 4 of 5 by Rod Phillips <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71tznIXglhecjpsHdNfZt9Cc9aoGMBGPNtWIcwUy87LlSfqxNIlG1YgIlACqwM4ORIi_6cEV03xlrVqqspWsU_NPtkDkKZyEtO51FF6MtnQngHVs5155AWaDfbd_1RFak3JmF/s1600/Wakefield+Chard+2015.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71tznIXglhecjpsHdNfZt9Cc9aoGMBGPNtWIcwUy87LlSfqxNIlG1YgIlACqwM4ORIi_6cEV03xlrVqqspWsU_NPtkDkKZyEtO51FF6MtnQngHVs5155AWaDfbd_1RFak3JmF/s1600/Wakefield+Chard+2015.JPG"></a>Winepointer Newsletter, November 2016. </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My notes: An excellent parsing of flavours from Rod Phillips (November 2016.) and a playful yellow, bright and bouncy from serving to finish – keep chilled below 14oC . There’s a crisp edge that not quite bites the palate while the texture smooths its way over a long finish to balance the fullness. A mild acid would be an enjoyable touch to seafood & risotto or </span></i></span><a href="http://tinyurl.com/hc2hssf"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>scallopini</i></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i> dishes. Both body and fruit co<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwv2V5aanftQ52V2u-FXYLVc4WFiNmUSB3VMAHFSolh5vJn9yzYCQ3dzwwHHPKfjAp-Rzrf6JfJbRAeGb17RknTVZV6txASVoVpHOd257-pwyKlF3FXkEjd_jv335Q6NZhyzUh/s1600/Wakefield+Chard+2015.JPG"></a>uld cellar a few more years adding value. 91</i></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6wzZoDtRWwdOPVxeCbVZA5Kbv4iHeEU8-eadfSZO1psTKNAg0nY86dH8EAiQtGg0qjn03CuifYQXqpqMFvtxC0SjHMVSVKjSt-Zz2O7ixukyEz0gOy_Pw4mtBU7OB1aWURoa1/s1600/Cavino+Deus+Patras+Mavrodafne.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6wzZoDtRWwdOPVxeCbVZA5Kbv4iHeEU8-eadfSZO1psTKNAg0nY86dH8EAiQtGg0qjn03CuifYQXqpqMFvtxC0SjHMVSVKjSt-Zz2O7ixukyEz0gOy_Pw4mtBU7OB1aWURoa1/s200/Cavino+Deus+Patras+Mavrodafne.JPG" width="70" /></span></a></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">CAVINO DEUS MAVRODAPHNE OF PATRAS NV, Aigio, Greece, 15.0% 136g/L S, #452060 $13.95 (Tasted March 6, 2017)</span></b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <br /><br />Released by Vintages on August 6, 2016. </span></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My notes: I believe this is the first red dessert wine I've tasted. The wineandspiritsmagazine.com rated it 90 in August 2014. A see-through black cherry – a blend of Mavrodaphne 70% and Black Corinth 30% . A red that spreads an even film falling gracefully to leave a clean glass. The aroma is a young white cherry and the first sip lives up to the sweetness level balanced with a mild acid and silky mouthfeel. The finish alone is worth a try – don’t be put off by the number (136g/L) just expect something special and enjoy. Aerating not recommended – chilling slightly adds dimension. Pair with a Enoki mushroom and cheese salad, apple ginger crumble cake, a nutty fruit cake infused with B&B or just sip solo for dessert. Long term cellaring could be interesting. 91</span></i></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br /></span></span></span></span>Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-38656627073339135112017-02-01T00:30:00.000-05:002017-03-07T14:22:52.812-05:00February 2017 wines - 12 tasted of 12<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzqEzPQVzrewRcadNmQrYIMHfKH0C8QGwT2uMAy734nRHlcqY35RUjnKbLoV-m6bE9axYtVtkKg5k2obFktAEqZyskJkDY1Jx-HJhZVggr4kx1QX23Cv5tKJFw45FJdFAY24kP/s1600/Foggy+Niagara+Town.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzqEzPQVzrewRcadNmQrYIMHfKH0C8QGwT2uMAy734nRHlcqY35RUjnKbLoV-m6bE9axYtVtkKg5k2obFktAEqZyskJkDY1Jx-HJhZVggr4kx1QX23Cv5tKJFw45FJdFAY24kP/s640/Foggy+Niagara+Town.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Foggy Niagara Town</b></i></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">
</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i><u><span style="background: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">C</span></span></u></i><i><u><span style="background: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">utting the Cable…</span></span></u></i><br />
<i><u><span style="background: black; color: white; margin: 0px;">
</span></u></i><br />
<i><span style="background: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">There continues
to be a discussion about streaming data -- Movies, TV Shows, News, Sports,...
possibly every recording from the start of celluloid -- directly from the
Internet without using the services of a Cable Company. One term coined for
this is ‘</span></span></i><a href="http://tinyurl.com/hz39d5m"><i><span style="background: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cutting the Cable’</span></span></i></a><i><span style="background: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> . The following is
one person’s point of view… </span></span></i><br />
<br />
<i><span style="background: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Some users
have questioned the value of Cable TV providers although these same Companies
have invested heavily leading to many advances in the private and commercial
use of the Internet. I’m thinking of the miles of high bandwidth fibre and
satellite towers that bring Cable customers faster and higher quality viewing.
The big negative to this however has been the accompanying assumption that
access and any revenues it brings belong to the few Cable Companies – i.e.
other ‘solutions’ should butt out. ‘Cutting the Cable’ shouldn’t prevent Internet
users from benefitting from the technical advancements contributed by other
technology leaders. In fact, by including options such as OnDemand and
Speciality channels Cable TV is packaging user friendly interfaces to ‘sell’ </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">recorded and live events. What’s the problem
then? </span></span></i><br />
<br />
<i><span style="background: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have a
Basic Cable package totalling, including one purchased channel, just over
twenty channels. The price, including tax, is a little over $100 and includes
Internet access. The TV portion of the price includes the usual News and Public
service channels: BBC (+$4), WNED, CBC, CHUM, TVO. YesTV and CHCH. We frequent,
more or less, eleven channels for local and international news. The Public
service channels offer some interesting dramas and most episodes are Ad-free
except for five to ten minutes when, at certain times of the year, they solicit
donations. The remaining channels we seldom find of interest. Other,
I’d call them ‘obligatory channels’ in our package contain commercials to an
extreme. Ads tend to coincide across Channels so they’re difficult to avoid.</span></span></i><br />
<br />
<i><span style="background: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The content
obtained from the Cable Company’s OnDemand and Speciality channels has a price
tag, from ~$3 an episode to ~$40+ a season and I’ve heard that Sports events
are at a premium. A crime series, part of the Basic, I had planned to follow
was front ended with so many Ads then followed by a synopsis of previous
episodes and character profiles followed by another group of Ads before
resuming the normal sequence of main story segments and Ads. I not only
lost interest in the episode I had intended to view I gave up on the series.
Call me impatient, call me stubborn… call me a candidate for ‘Cutting the
Cable’. Today’s Cable is not so much offering entertainment but
manipulating the viewer into watching to excess (my view) Ads. Forgetting
the repetition , the banality and irrelevance, the viewing content has
entertainment value for the right audience. Unfortunately we're not into
horror, gratuitous sex, survivor, baking, game shows, talk shows nor do we
have young children to view the inventive cartoons - we’re just the wrong audience!</span></span></i><br />
<br />
<i><span style="background: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A few months
ago Commercial flashes started appearing in the corners of the screen. My
viewing partner occasionally interrupts “Hey Hon! Did you see that… a 60inch TV
for $850” Yep! Being distracted I missed the tying score in overtime and Nope!
We’re not in the market for a TV. </span></span></i><br />
<br />
<i><span style="background: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Back to
‘Cutting’</span></span></i><br />
<br />
<i><span style="background: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">As I said at
the beginning: Technical gurus worldwide have assembled libraries of streaming
sources. These libraries have been implemented such they can be accessed
by any Internet user that installs the necessary </span></span></i><a href="http://tinyurl.com/j5vw22s"><i><span style="background: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">core software</span></span></i></a><b><i><span style="background: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> ... </span></span></i></b><i><span style="background: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">as well as a few AddOns
for ‘Searching’, ‘Sorting’, retrieving Story line and Casting info, Movie
trailers, lists of TV seasons and episodes. I believe it's time for Cable TV to
give more of what enjoys and less of what annoys. It's more than annoying
when Ads make one (with some technical patience) consider 'cutting the cord'. Perhaps it's time to at least supplement the cord? My opinion, Ww </span></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><br />
<i><span style="background: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">PS> . I
should note - the resolution upgrade offered by Bell Fibe is
excellent! </span></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times";"></span></i></span></span></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now back to tasting...</span></i><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"></span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><br />
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">
<span style="font-family: "times";">
</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
</div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"></span></span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">
</span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><b>LINEUP: Reds, whites and bubblies:</b></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br /></i></span></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i>Trivento Amado sur Malbec/Bonardi/Syrah 2014, 92-2</i></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>--</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>V, Mendoza, Argentina, #</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=037036&ITEM_NUMBER=037036&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b>037036</b></a></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>$16.95</b></span></i></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i>Maycas del Limari Reserva Especial Pinot Noir 2014,</i></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> 90-1</b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>--</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>V, </b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>Limari Valley, Chile, #</b></span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=469213&ITEM_NUMBER=469213&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: magenta; font-size: large;"><b>469213</b></span></a></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>$19.95</b></span></i></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah 2013,</span></i></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> 88-2</b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>--</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>V, </b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, #</b></span></i><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=983742&ITEM_NUMBER=983742&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: magenta; font-size: large;">983742</span></b></a><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"> $12.95</span></b></i></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">Smoking Loon Old Vine Zinfandel 2014,</span></b></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> 86</b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>--</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>G, </b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">California, USA, #</span></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=272393&ITEM_NUMBER=272393&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: magenta; font-size: large;">272393</span></b></a></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>$14.95</b></span></i></span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>G. Marquis The Red Line Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 VQA Niagara Peninsula 2015,</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> 84</b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>--</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>G, Niagara, Ontario, </b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>#</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: magenta; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=473090&ITEM_NUMBER=473090&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b>473090</b></a></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>$11.95*</b></span></i></span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<ul>
<li><div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Elephant Hill Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2013</span></b></i><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>,</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> 91-2</b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>--</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">V, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, #</span></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=361238&ITEM_NUMBER=361238&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">361238</span></b></a></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>$18.25</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span></span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Yalumba Y Series Unwooded Chardonnay 2015,</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>89</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>--</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>V,</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Angaston, South Australia, #</b></span></i></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=460972&ITEM_NUMBER=460972&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">460972</span></b></a><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> $16.95</span></b></i></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Zenato San Benedetto Lugana 2015,</b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> 88-1</b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>--</b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>V, Veneto, Italy, #</b></i></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=707158&ITEM_NUMBER=707158&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><i><b>707158</b></i></a></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>$17.95</b></i></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i>Frogpond Farm Organic Vidal 2014 VQA Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake,</i></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> 86</b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>--</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>V, Ontario, #</b></span></i><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=469429&ITEM_NUMBER=469429&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b>469429</b></a></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>$14.00</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i> </i></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Cupcake Vineyards Chardonnay 2016, 84</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>--</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>G,</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>California, USA,</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b>#</b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=230821&ITEM_NUMBER=230821&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b>230821</b></a></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>$13.10*</b></span></i></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i>Hogue Gewurztraminer 2014,</i></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> 83</b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>--</b></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>V, Washington, USA, #</b></span></i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=461137&ITEM_NUMBER=461137&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b>461137</b></a></span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>$14.95</b></span></i></span></span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
</ul>
<div>
<span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></i></span></div>
<ul>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>Fantinel One and Only
Single Vineyard Brut Prosecco 2015, 84</b></span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>
</b></span></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>--</b></span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>V, </b></span></i></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>Fruili, Italy, #</b></span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=390617&ITEM_NUMBER=390617&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>390617</b></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b> $18.</b></span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>95</b></span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;">
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><i> </i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">(V - Vintages, G - General, O - Other,
r-v</span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><i> </i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">- Rating-Value, a - aerated, c -
cellar, NR - Not Recommended)</span></i></span></div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><b>TASTINGS:</b></span></div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2ZWIM3LNLHKsdhBEqkNmwaAYgaxGglD99uI3e-Xp8_1kaFemTR6H135U0psnDRfEicjudyXA_T-bBJGX14RXh0BXYiY4ZIouapP0NKg3OGaNZ9w7q2OejLetFyQCE1S-ba37/s1600/LACetto+Petite+Sirah+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2ZWIM3LNLHKsdhBEqkNmwaAYgaxGglD99uI3e-Xp8_1kaFemTR6H135U0psnDRfEicjudyXA_T-bBJGX14RXh0BXYiY4ZIouapP0NKg3OGaNZ9w7q2OejLetFyQCE1S-ba37/s200/LACetto+Petite+Sirah+2013.JPG" width="61" /></a></div>
<span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>L.A. CETTO PETITE SIRAH 2013, Guadalupe Vally, Baja
California, 14.5%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>D</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>2g/L, #</b></span></span><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>983742 $12.95 </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>(Tasted February 4, 2017)</b></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
</span><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by
Vintages on December 10, 2016.</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"> <span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">My notes:</span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> A slight whiff of barnyard that dissipates quickly
on opening the cork - </span></i></span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="color: white;">air 30 minutes or aerate. An attractive deep regal ruby with a bright tang to
the nose and swirling a firm film slowly collecting ample to run long turtle paced
tears. Dry tannins parch the palate while a medium-bodied velvet and deep
warmth attracts attention. Excellent with grilled beef or Italian chorizo
slices on a tomato and olive pizza. Rather than sip solo pair with buffet nibbles.
Likely past cellaring but still a bargain. PS. Beautiful with herb marinated pork tenderlon! 86 - add 2 for an 88.</span></i></span></span></span></div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mLbeFQmZ4cXFtfw-nJUqkI44N9_aakqVYwgnIQVtGZNULjlz7BVgZwT1SIo_dAQoZn4FMCqAbMzfg5sqh8zgDd66bDZkoFx1HQqUonJSxChOSAEhICJMREtXBCwSGxgUSrfq/s1600/G+Marquis+the+Red.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mLbeFQmZ4cXFtfw-nJUqkI44N9_aakqVYwgnIQVtGZNULjlz7BVgZwT1SIo_dAQoZn4FMCqAbMzfg5sqh8zgDd66bDZkoFx1HQqUonJSxChOSAEhICJMREtXBCwSGxgUSrfq/s200/G+Marquis+the+Red.JPG" width="61" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>G. MARQUIS THE RED LINE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 13.3% XD</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>2g/L,</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>#473090</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>$11.95* </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>(February 7, 2017)</b></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">
<br />
</span></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";">A Magnotta Winery product</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"><i>. </i>Reduced in price from $13.95 until end of January 2017. </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"> </span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";">My
notes: A crushed raspberry colour and a raspberry edged cranberry for aroma
and flavour.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";">Quickly settles as an extra
dry meal red - Italian style giving brightness as a complement to tomato pastas,
chicken cacciatore and similar dishes. Flavours build intensity and lead to a penetrating
finish. Decanting/aerating relieves some roughness expanding an already acquired
taste and is recommended – two years cellaring may help as well. 84</span></i></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></i></div>
<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>ZENATO SAN BENEDETTO LUGANA 2015, Veneto, Italy, 13.0%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>D</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>6g/L, #</b></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>707158</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>$17.95</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>(Tasted February 6, 2017)</b> </span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><br /></span>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi80hWv9jTk4J_1PiVyEcxxyeFLv52nuhKbZXGrSEHwjGimCLqT6Ef5NosOumf3wlcg-_KYoyEo0aHnRFvZcqpnBDcgOAuGeldJIW9x7-sTcB_Nt6dhHJ_HkKx5SpnWWaxTToyz/s1600/Zenato+Lugana+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi80hWv9jTk4J_1PiVyEcxxyeFLv52nuhKbZXGrSEHwjGimCLqT6Ef5NosOumf3wlcg-_KYoyEo0aHnRFvZcqpnBDcgOAuGeldJIW9x7-sTcB_Nt6dhHJ_HkKx5SpnWWaxTToyz/s200/Zenato+Lugana+2015.JPG" width="58" /></a><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">
</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">
</span>Released by Vintages on December
10, 2016.</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>My notes: Made from the
Verdicchio grape and rated 89 by Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, July 2016. </i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">A pale yellow with a thin film
gradually dropping leaving a trace of tears until halted as if by exhaustion. Still a palate brightener. Everything about this is bright until the finish,
a flat chalk that continues ‘til the next sip. A clear lemon posing as sweet mellowed
by a pleasing warmth and soft almond. Pair with seafood with my choice being seared
scallops wrapped in bacon with a few drops of fresh lemon. With Valentine’s on
the horizon grilled Lobster, or napkin sized crab, could be an alternative.
Short term cellaring could take advantage of the price. </span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">88</span></i></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">
</span></div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO-to9xIPNw6qiaLrshAnIRo6L2eaKHqVIuXywq_MbMBb3_AYSvPqOUYs69FrrUqobgpEnVTnvzznRisp9n3J-TyqbkAjq3hV3sB35Cjaal7NnO1zrUkCNkwmkRnLisElXU3zy/s1600/Frogpondfarm+Organic+Vidal+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO-to9xIPNw6qiaLrshAnIRo6L2eaKHqVIuXywq_MbMBb3_AYSvPqOUYs69FrrUqobgpEnVTnvzznRisp9n3J-TyqbkAjq3hV3sB35Cjaal7NnO1zrUkCNkwmkRnLisElXU3zy/s200/Frogpondfarm+Organic+Vidal+2014.JPG" width="57" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>FROGPOND FARM ORGANIC VIDAL 2014 VQA Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake,
Ontario, 11.8%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>XD 2g/L,</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>#</b></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>469429</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>$14.00</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>(Tasted February 19, 2017)</b></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on September
3, 2016. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>My notes: </i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">A deep yellow with the clarity of a <a href="http://tinyurl.com/zysx98n" target="_blank"><span style="color: cyan;">sapphire gemstone</span></a> </span></i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">The strong scent of dried apricot or clementine
peel fades slowly before leaving an extra dry and slightly herb finish. A
jagged rim hangs a moderate film to drain until only beads remain. The first
sip has a soft texture and a penetrating tang. The flavour hangs on to its initial
citrus roots. My first experience with ‘organic Vidal’ and ‘subtle’ isn’t a
word I’d use from start to finish – interesting for sure. Pair with grilled
haddock lain on a bed of onions and broccolini with butter sauce, seared cherry
tomatoes and capers. Cellar a few more years to see
where it's going. 86 </span></span></i></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">
</span></div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3UyKb4UKiM_wEUM2AzbDnOXOSVTyp_G6uy9hQ5Lai5mRT2M4qHCasXx6kVbB4kpzT9j4iwzaEZ7h7RNGk_Bt896nzxI_cgMYMoAnSAse6QRfM2OLzlnsenpVQ0MvOiHOqEdv5/s1600/Hogue+Gewurz+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3UyKb4UKiM_wEUM2AzbDnOXOSVTyp_G6uy9hQ5Lai5mRT2M4qHCasXx6kVbB4kpzT9j4iwzaEZ7h7RNGk_Bt896nzxI_cgMYMoAnSAse6QRfM2OLzlnsenpVQ0MvOiHOqEdv5/s200/Hogue+Gewurz+2014.JPG" width="50" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><a href="http://tinyurl.com/zcouaru" target="_blank">HOGUE GEWURZTRAMINER 2014</a>, Washington, USA, 12.5%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>D</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>12g/L,</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>#</b></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>461137</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>$14.95</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>(Tasted February 16, 2017)</b></span></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"></span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><b><i><u><sub><sup><strike><br /></strike></sup></sub></u></i></b>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i><u><sub><sup><strike></strike></sup></sub></u></i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on August
6, 2016. A Constellation Corp. brand. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>My
notes: </i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">There’s no mention of Constellation wines on the
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/h49oosd" target="_blank">website </a></span></i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">but of a family centered around vineyards
of the Washington State area. A clear pale blond colour is an attractive
starter. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">The texture is smooth and comes
with a sweet nuttiness and a hint of grapefruit. A swirl shows a prominent
film that quickly fragments into a dozen long legged tears. The nose displays a
hint of walnut surrounded by a moderate honeydew. Sipping with hard
cheese slices on salty crackers could balance the prominent honey if one is
looking for a summer cooler. I’d recommend adding crushed ice and a cherry or a cubed pineapple ring. Also try pairing with coconut shrimp on a
lettuce bed. A style intended for a specific market. </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">83</span> <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">
</span></div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQmEt0Ek-j8BdrfqwLjBPoHEF9VAgTRv2dgXquPqxdXUCuKLIKL8iz-ghsgT2eitbUl0bJHNcfzz_QlSl_G5ZlilhDGspF__O0CKpaXZkG_9ECSie4qUeSjK24-RrxEd8QPMcY/s1600/Elephant+Hill+Reserve+SB+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQmEt0Ek-j8BdrfqwLjBPoHEF9VAgTRv2dgXquPqxdXUCuKLIKL8iz-ghsgT2eitbUl0bJHNcfzz_QlSl_G5ZlilhDGspF__O0CKpaXZkG_9ECSie4qUeSjK24-RrxEd8QPMcY/s200/Elephant+Hill+Reserve+SB+2013.JPG" width="59" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><b>ELEPHANT
HILL RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2013</b></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>, Hawkes
Bay, New Zealand, 13.0%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>D</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>4g/L,</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>#361238 </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>$18.25</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>(Tasted February 2, 2017)</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on October 17, 2015 and a Silver Medal winner at
the 2014 International Wine & Spirit Competition.</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">My notes: A New Zealand SB with a
texture twist, background acidity and a hint of Hawkes Bay herbal. The first sip has a
sense of luscious settling as a chalky start to a long green gooseberry finish.
The thin film quickly disperses with no observable tears. The faded yellow has a
delicate green with a near lime scent to add interest. Pair with mussels in a mild
tomato sauce or garlic & wine sauce with ample breads. Sip solo for
inner subtleties or quaff for full tang and chalk. Short term cellaring a possibility.
</span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">91</span></i></span></span></span></div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhStpGyCS437b98M0tFCgrFN8s4QEVXL5nm5FCxSXMTmMwzSZNAG0Jc4lBg9UjHCPE-TFqjQn-0OwdiyJMRKbCR7F0qEc54gvTwMFfaoYZ-iWvtfcQD-KjXFGJrNVbi0jvnYLE8/s1600/Yalumba+Y+Series+Chard+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhStpGyCS437b98M0tFCgrFN8s4QEVXL5nm5FCxSXMTmMwzSZNAG0Jc4lBg9UjHCPE-TFqjQn-0OwdiyJMRKbCR7F0qEc54gvTwMFfaoYZ-iWvtfcQD-KjXFGJrNVbi0jvnYLE8/s200/Yalumba+Y+Series+Chard+2015.JPG" width="61" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">YALUMBA Y SERIES UNWOODED CHARDONNAY 2015,</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Angaston, South Australia, 13.0%</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">XD</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">2g/L, #</span></b></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">460972</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">$16.95</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">(Tasted January 18, 2017)</span></b></span></div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by
Vintages on September 17, 2016.</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"> </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My
notes:</span></i></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> A pale yellow clear
and bright, a mild sniff of butterscotch and vanilla masked with the coolness
served at 12oC. A tilt of the glass immediately runs long tears against a thin
film leaving it in fragments. A sip is close to bitter, sharp although having a
smooth going into a long grassy edged finish needing a finny seafood
complement. Its flavour and bite went well with chicken cacciatore. Cellar a
few years for further development and a softer style or drink now for its near
luscious brightness. </span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">89</span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"> </span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
</span></div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.smokingloon.com/" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>SMOKING LOON</b></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> OLD VINE ZINFANDEL
2014, </b></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>California, USA, 14.0%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>XD 5g/L,</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>#272393</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>$14.95</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>(Tasted January 29, 2017)</b></span></span></span></div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCDtC4mTkigsnQtssjsXrmVwFGGm23-hDo4UGtz8p_FghFknE_bCIXQD-szV0HR5miEBM9TUQq241vIW5UzJAtJEHTCaWPvMKCQWouDIWdmmSBNzPtBsFOTGy5gO5csI5Mfh0T/s1600/Smoking+Loon+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCDtC4mTkigsnQtssjsXrmVwFGGm23-hDo4UGtz8p_FghFknE_bCIXQD-szV0HR5miEBM9TUQq241vIW5UzJAtJEHTCaWPvMKCQWouDIWdmmSBNzPtBsFOTGy5gO5csI5Mfh0T/s200/Smoking+Loon+2014.JPG" width="55" /></a></div>
<span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A General listing was priced down from $14.95 now back to normal.</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>My notes: The colour of crushed blackberries
brightened by blueberries.<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></i><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">A slight flatness
highlighted by a perceptible sweetness riding on fruit makes an interesting
sipper that, with or without nibbles, is enjoyable although better quaffed.</span></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span>A shade shy of full- this medium-bodied red avoids the overpowering attraction
of cabernet but provides everything for light food pairing. The film sticks showing a
rounded crescent on the glass then fragments running a rim of flowing tears.
Serve cooled with breaded veal or pork, or lean beef/turkey sausage sliced with
linguine in a stewed red pepper, basil and tomato sauce. May cellar several years. No longer in the 'value' zone, but close. Finish is extra dry, smooth and
fruity. 86 </i></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i> </i></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i> </i></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i> </i></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>MAYCAS DEL </b><a href="http://tinyurl.com/zt4nrpp" target="_blank"><span style="color: cyan;"><b>LIMARI</b></span></a><b> RESERVA ESPECIAL PINOT
NOIR 2014, Limari Valley, Chile, 13.5% XD 2g/L,</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>#469213</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>$19.95</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>(Tasted February 15, 2017)</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><br /></span>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPWI1MaK17knT7uvwdpxNIKp43iAs4HCDOXJt7_7kmWqgTDKvIAr8qrujY0t2s3qr-GXhnATh3x-luFdGz6hfTRSzXjhdaNnMntDsQY06x9Vp4Q0CAwp5D6HTPGb4u3QB0yVY7/s1600/Maycas+del+Limari+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPWI1MaK17knT7uvwdpxNIKp43iAs4HCDOXJt7_7kmWqgTDKvIAr8qrujY0t2s3qr-GXhnATh3x-luFdGz6hfTRSzXjhdaNnMntDsQY06x9Vp4Q0CAwp5D6HTPGb4u3QB0yVY7/s200/Maycas+del+Limari+2014.JPG" width="61" /></a></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on November
12, 2016.</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"> <i>My notes:</i> </span><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">When opened there’s a delicate floral nose akin to
light raspberries and fennel. A moderate film leaves a rim that fragments into
slow tears with a colour a see-thru raspberry providing the taster with an
appealing package. The first sip is sharp on the swallow with flavours that add
dimension - to a cheese tray, to a light pasta entrée or a buttery bowl of
mussels in a lightly garlic’d sauce. An assortment of french accents combine
with slight silk and subdued berries over a long finish. Serve to those ready
for diversity. Short term cellaring is a possibility. 90</span></i></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJB_Osc_EF3IAujzUS2fSEQXRMN8kfqb7niWTYDpygu8n7qhkf2mmAZsGBCwWK3VjKEfLNVTNir4L6J1CC1GpZZcXBSQ_4iBHHFEgIAu-VAu_w40g_4IF5DxkWDaSRM58A83mT/s1600/Amado+Sur+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJB_Osc_EF3IAujzUS2fSEQXRMN8kfqb7niWTYDpygu8n7qhkf2mmAZsGBCwWK3VjKEfLNVTNir4L6J1CC1GpZZcXBSQ_4iBHHFEgIAu-VAu_w40g_4IF5DxkWDaSRM58A83mT/s1600/Amado+Sur+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_lGAmcJOuWetMxAm84hGfJSnEbTQlBQ8T4RDcRbCjA47gZovsszxRnWVmN1sd4_8TBtaj6hhAvrulLSVHARSNdGyhdM0U3vn_sRmzu3af9GfWxgfTUPiwHt5Rzn5gu6pn2PdX/s1600/Amado+Sur+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><b>TRIVENTO AMADO SUR MALBEC/BONARDA/SYRAH 2014</b></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>, Mendoza, Argentina, 14.0%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>D</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>2g/L, #037036</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>$16.95</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>(Tasted February 13, 2017)</b></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">January 7, 2017. A blend of Malbec (79%),
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJB_Osc_EF3IAujzUS2fSEQXRMN8kfqb7niWTYDpygu8n7qhkf2mmAZsGBCwWK3VjKEfLNVTNir4L6J1CC1GpZZcXBSQ_4iBHHFEgIAu-VAu_w40g_4IF5DxkWDaSRM58A83mT/s1600/Amado+Sur+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJB_Osc_EF3IAujzUS2fSEQXRMN8kfqb7niWTYDpygu8n7qhkf2mmAZsGBCwWK3VjKEfLNVTNir4L6J1CC1GpZZcXBSQ_4iBHHFEgIAu-VAu_w40g_4IF5DxkWDaSRM58A83mT/s200/Amado+Sur+2014.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="48" /></a>Bonarda (11%) and Syrah (10%). </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Rated 93
by <a href="http://jamessuckling.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: cyan;">James Suckling</span></a> (May 20, 2016). </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>My notes: Gold medals in 2009, 2010, 2011 from
Wine Spectator for previous vintages. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/jecpy2e" target="_blank"><span style="color: cyan;">Natalie MacLean</span></a> </i><i>rated the 2014 so let
me give my opinion </i>(8-)<i>.</i></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i> </i></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>This has a
firm film with tears showing quickly then running slowly. The colour has the depth
of raspberry touched by a charcoal ember, warmth included. Penetrating,
plentiful and consistent over a long, balanced finish. Possibly there’s a hint
of cedar lingering when aerated. Both end extra dry leaving a prominent chalk touch.
I’d go with decanting rather than aerating for a sense of freshness in the
former. Definitely a meal red when paired with lean beef cuts - salted and sat ten
minutes before grilling to your liking. I’d risk cellaring several years –
taste yearly. 92</i></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><b></b><br />
</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
</div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">CUPCAKE Cupcake Vineyards
CHARDONNAY 2015,</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">California,</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">13.5% D 7g/L, </span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b>#</b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">230821</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">$15.10</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">(Tasted January 16, 2017)</span></b></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><br /></span></b>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr2kGz73w84UaR3jZrPL-gEZT1PFpnPIogK0eU3E8YTxHSwuTaPYHc_Bs6k-wxEN_nXw_e6GlmkI7gwHg4bih_lue6nej8tsyhwAlEl_4FDfdRVXVFg3jVKDtkrnv8oXbKb3sx/s1600/Cupcake+Chard+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr2kGz73w84UaR3jZrPL-gEZT1PFpnPIogK0eU3E8YTxHSwuTaPYHc_Bs6k-wxEN_nXw_e6GlmkI7gwHg4bih_lue6nej8tsyhwAlEl_4FDfdRVXVFg3jVKDtkrnv8oXbKb3sx/s200/Cupcake+Chard+2015.JPG" width="59" /></a></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A General listing.</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My notes:
A softer shade of yellow with a swirl that leaves a moderate film sticking then
releasing a dozen slow tears from a fragmenting rim. A mild sniff of pie dough
and lemon, a touch of silk pleasingly tart to match a rising warmth and dryness.</span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><i> </i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The ending is soft although retaining most of its
initial brightness -</span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><i> </i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">enough to share
with hard cheeses, sliced prosciutto/salami/pepperoni on salted crackers or
could pair nicely with veal parmigiana or stuffed chicken breast. A drink now
and a social mixer. 84</span></i></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><br /></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>FANTINEL ONE AND ONLY SINGLE VINEYARD BRUT PROSECCO 2015,</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"><b> </b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Fruili, Italy, 12.0%</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>D</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>6g/L, </b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>#390617 $18.95</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>
</b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"><b>(Tasted March 7, 2017)</b></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></span></span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";">
</span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OF9AUltuFBQUfHQ7aCUexyQF14Lu8VKFmPDivr3BoI_9cbtOCy2IW_YrRAva_gfdfZEeGwTq7TrSK3wlEm0issomw3ML8UfhfgPm0gKDgDGPrexKpTDkEbSkSWxZoGhyphenhyphenuHfH/s1600/Fantinel+2015+Brut.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OF9AUltuFBQUfHQ7aCUexyQF14Lu8VKFmPDivr3BoI_9cbtOCy2IW_YrRAva_gfdfZEeGwTq7TrSK3wlEm0issomw3ML8UfhfgPm0gKDgDGPrexKpTDkEbSkSWxZoGhyphenhyphenuHfH/s200/Fantinel+2015+Brut.JPG" width="61" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";">
</span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";">Released by
Vintages on November 26, 2016. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"><i>My notes: </i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">There’s a faint tawny cast on pouring amongst a
flurry of stiff foam and spritz. A unique dusty peach aroma barely makes its
presence with a chilled serving (10oC). A standard tulip glass replaces a champagne
flute to focus on its delicate character. </span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">The sharpness of fine spritz adds to the
bright bite of acid against an extra dry, long finish. Pair with a minty gelato,
crisp coconut shrimp appetizers or breaded halibut. Ends as a somewhat unctuous
drink now. 84 </span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></i></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i><u><span style="background: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></u></i></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i><u><span style="background: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></u></i></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";">
</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-24219628430085624372017-01-01T05:00:00.000-05:002017-01-31T14:47:58.962-05:00January 2017 wines - 12 Tasted of 12<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"></span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"></span></i><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></b><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">A Prelude to technology:</span></i></span></div>
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">Do you
ever get the feeling that computer technology’s goal is now geared to helping
you acquire new friends…helping you become part of a new society - not one a natural
outgrowth of your childhood nor of your workplace? It’s like FaceBlink (a
pseudonym) pushing with ‘Do you know Pamarabi Isjgamabee?</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">No, I don’t know Pamarabi Isjgamabee (also
fictitious) who for all I know runs a brothel in South Podunk! Nor do I know
any of the six individuals FB asked me about yesterday nor will I know those suggested tomorrow. Out of a planet of several billion what’s the chance? What
you could do FaceBlink, or whoever’s brainless idea this was ‘Tell me
how to shut this feature off''. Apple has Siri and Home, Windows10 has their own
automaton. I actually admire Apple’s iPhone6+ but please let me get use to the
initial setup before you ask me to ‘pair’ with my Home appliances. I'm not that kinda guy! This is me…
living alone in a one bedroom walkup (not really!).</span></span></i></div>
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">Sometimes
Windows10 autocorrects - to American - my English. No, I don’t know when – just
at random. It also freezes the screen randomly. Perhaps to update a backup copy
of what I’m typing? If I want a backup I’ll do it thankyou! This morning in the
middle of scheduling next month’s Bank payments I was flagged via a Messenger ‘notification’ to invite me to chat with others. </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">This App, not being installed entered by way
of FB . Now comes the Marketing pitch encouraging me to install Messenger as it
is 'the best for community chats'. </span></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></i>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">Sometimes spurious interruptions are helpful.
Not this time! What is not wanted </span><u><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">ever</span></u><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"> is interruptions during my
‘banking hours’. This time I do 'Blame The Messenger'. </span></span></i><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></span>
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i>Another annoying ‘help’ is when I size the three
documents I’m editing so they all fit on my 23” screen. That’s why I have a large
screen. Windows10, sensing my mouse nearby, decides to automatically maximize one
document covering the remaining two. And have I told you about the extra
warning messages while attempting to save my in-process work?! </i></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i>It’s asif I have staff distributed across
Canada all contributing to these three documents. PLEASE! For my use it’s not
useful advice re: “</i>PROTECT< INSPECT< and MANAGE<i>” every time I save a
document. Save my screen space for my use.</i></span></span></div>
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">Enough Said !</span></span></i></div>
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipSO18HXb02l1FBu7Duqyh2KENQysZ0A7YWAzhrhIZ_JXRZ4D6jOLXivRSc9XwAv1cdGoaskGPHNlTiYTnt058aci4pHwzcZwbsSrPy-JSuNM5e8UJbNsDsBbaO2VkgZnAn5Nh/s1600/%252703+NZ+2a+Highfield+Estates.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipSO18HXb02l1FBu7Duqyh2KENQysZ0A7YWAzhrhIZ_JXRZ4D6jOLXivRSc9XwAv1cdGoaskGPHNlTiYTnt058aci4pHwzcZwbsSrPy-JSuNM5e8UJbNsDsBbaO2VkgZnAn5Nh/s640/%252703+NZ+2a+Highfield+Estates.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><i><b>Highfield Estate (NZ) 2003</b></i></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: white;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i>Cheers, Ww</i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></i></span>
<span style="background-color: white;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">Back to wine: </span></span></i></span><span style="background-color: white;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">From April 2 to May 4, 2003 we travelled from
the top of New Zealand, 90 Mile Beach, to the fjords just southwest of
Queenstown in the South Island then back to Auckland. Our objective was to visit as many wineries,
taste as many wines and Kiwi food within reason as well as take in the generous
sociability of the peoples as we could.</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: white;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">The weather was excellent. The roads were easily
navigable. The people were honestly amiable. The wines were natural and, for
the most part, pre-commercial. Over 5900km (3600km North Island and 2300km South Island)
allowed us to see volcanic pools, smoking cones, sea lions, Maori culture and
much more. We stayed at the </span><a href="http://www.therealreview.com/2015/08/01/highfield-and-terravin-merge/" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Highfield Estate</span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> in Marlborough country (wine not
tobacco) well before it merged with </span></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://terravin.co.nz/news/" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Terravin Ltd</span></a></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"> Not to demean any location during the trip, i</span></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">t and Copthorne were high
points during our trip. </span></span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">The number of wineries in the area doubled the total we visited
both South and North Islands. </span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">A three day stayover in
Sydney gave us two days of an Aussie experience. Wonderful!!</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></span></i></span></div>
<span style="background-color: white;">
</span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgduKTEWx7JhumSe_Q5pyVG9_jTf0GYnBDRZeJnVvcwkU2RW2jmw8CeNJCw3q9ctvXqXyVBcnZPMQ-LPp7JPtSwGKp7pl2louQDz5L9rikSpyNyJ_RCT87JPwwr4jOy_KOHUJYT/s1600/%252703+NZ+39a+Seal+Watch.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="background-color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;">LINEUP: Reds and Whites</span></span><br />
<ul>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: right;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgduKTEWx7JhumSe_Q5pyVG9_jTf0GYnBDRZeJnVvcwkU2RW2jmw8CeNJCw3q9ctvXqXyVBcnZPMQ-LPp7JPtSwGKp7pl2louQDz5L9rikSpyNyJ_RCT87JPwwr4jOy_KOHUJYT/s1600/%252703+NZ+39a+Seal+Watch.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<ul>
<li><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b>Wakefield Shiraz 2014, 92-2 -- V, Auburn, South Australia
<div style="text-align: right;">
</div>
</b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i><b>-- #</b></i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=943787&ITEM_NUMBER=943787&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><i><b>943787</b></i></a><i><b> $18.95</b></i></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i>Robert Oatley Signature Series Shiraz 2014, 91-2 -- V, </i></b><b><i>Australia,</i></b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b><i> </i></b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i>#</i></b></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=327387&ITEM_NUMBER=327387&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i>327387</i></b></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b><i> $19.95</i></b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i>Le Cirque Grenache Noir/Carignan/Syrah 2013, 90</i></b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i> </i></b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i>--</i></b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i> </i></b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i>V,</i></b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i> </i></b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i>Midi, France,</i></b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i> #</i></b></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=277079&ITEM_NUMBER=277079&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b><i>277079</i></b></a><b><i> $</i></b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i>16.95</i></b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDBb5In-AsgQ58nDuHyNWPwS23H4vZKkInkGnpzX-RJYfcDoIF2XmQNPNDKMmr86Ynb7wibIHf8QimWPTA8Ro19l8ou0CC7t5kj8tljHrNZyORf5Rzp03rEbmtFqFEmPL0CYB/s1600/%252703+NZ+3a+Highfield+Vineyards.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDBb5In-AsgQ58nDuHyNWPwS23H4vZKkInkGnpzX-RJYfcDoIF2XmQNPNDKMmr86Ynb7wibIHf8QimWPTA8Ro19l8ou0CC7t5kj8tljHrNZyORf5Rzp03rEbmtFqFEmPL0CYB/s320/%252703+NZ+3a+Highfield+Vineyards.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Highfield Estate Vineyards '03</i></b></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "times";">Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel 2013, 89-1</span></i></b><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i> </i></b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>-- V, Delicato Vineyards, California, </i></b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>#</i></b></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=678698&ITEM_NUMBER=678698&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b><i>678698</i></b></a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i> </i></b></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>17.95</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i>SEIN 2011, 86 -- V, Alicante, Spain, #</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=392896&ITEM_NUMBER=391896&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b>391896</b></a><b> $17.00</b></span></span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Niepoort Dão RÓTULO Red 2013, 82 -- V, Dão, Portugal, #</b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=452722&ITEM_NUMBER=452722&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b>452722</b></a><b> $18.</b></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>95</b></span></span></i></span></li>
</ul>
</div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
</div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">
</span><br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<br />
<ul>
<li><div style="margin: 0px;">
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5jVBRa9YdwFT-h1BsEb9DkUbTft0O2WiIdHwzu-_6UnYogGlk4m5uRybmS1UvePnihx2mYYxHL19hDdnYkJVP4gJ-Ib7IHwbpBU84MDmEONjy8-0HMG28m8kot5nKjEVwSxFp/s1600/%252703+NZ+8a+Copthorne+Palms.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5jVBRa9YdwFT-h1BsEb9DkUbTft0O2WiIdHwzu-_6UnYogGlk4m5uRybmS1UvePnihx2mYYxHL19hDdnYkJVP4gJ-Ib7IHwbpBU84MDmEONjy8-0HMG28m8kot5nKjEVwSxFp/s320/%252703+NZ+8a+Copthorne+Palms.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><b><i>Copthorne Palms</i></b></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="background-color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i>Okiwa Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2014,</i></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> 90-2</b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i><b>--</b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i><b>V,</b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i><b>Marlborough, New Zealand,</b></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> #</b></i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=459156&ITEM_NUMBER=459156&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><i><b>459156</b></i></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i><b> $19.95</b></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Terre Bianche Alghero 2014</span></i></b><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>,</b></span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> 86</b></span></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> – V, Sicily, Italy, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=968537&ITEM_NUMBER=968537&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">968537</span></a></b></span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>$16.95</b></span></i></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: white;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>Dirty Laundry Not So Naughty Chardonnay 2014 VQA Okanagan Valley, 86 -- V, British Columbia, Canada</b></span></span></i></span><span style="background-color: white;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>, </b></span></span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> #</b></span></i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=353144&ITEM_NUMBER=353144&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>353144</b></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b>$19.95</b></span></span></i></span></div>
</li>
<span style="background-color: white;">
<li><div style="margin: 0px;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>Toasted Head Chardonnay </b></i></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>2014,</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> 85</b></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>--</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>V,</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Acampo, California,</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>#</b></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=594341&ITEM_NUMBER=594341&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b>594341</b></a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>$16.95</b></span></span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>*</b></span></span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Organized Crime Chardonnay 2013 VQA Beamsville Bench,</span></i></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b><i> 84</i></b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b><i> </i></b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><b><i>--</i></b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b><i> </i></b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><b><i>V, Niagara, Ontario, </i></b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b><i> </i></b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b>#</b></span></i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=408435&ITEM_NUMBER=408435&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: blue;"><b>408435</b></span></a></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b>$18.95</b></span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
</span></ul>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><br /></span></span></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>Segura Vuidas Brut Reserva Cava Sparkling NV, 87-1</b></span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>--</b></span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>G, </b></span></i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>Torrelavit, Spain, 12.0%</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>xx</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>7g/L,</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">#</span></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=216960&ITEM_NUMBER=216960&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">216960</span></b></a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><b>$14.95</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"></span></span></i></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><i> </i></span></span></span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"> </span></i></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">(V - Vintages, G - General, O - Other, r-v</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">- Rating-Value, a - aerated, c - cellar, NR -
Not Recommended)</span></span></i></span></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;">TASTINGS</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;">:</span></b><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
</div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">
</span></span><em><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><br /></em></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">ROBERT OATLEY SIGNATURE
SERIES SHIRAZ 2014</span></b></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">, Auburn, South Australia, 14.0%</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">XD</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">
</span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">2g/L, #327387 $19.95</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">(Tasted
January 1, 2017)</span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"></span>
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxjfPY0Fstugs1jxQhW_yhKL9ysXytiksvtvuQdJt3HkQiATxNbxc9EwLxDcCgoi8q_OU11wHb1NgtDh4Z0oHJ85t29ctt1USkxCRfScUMIOAQ-Zy_hWrufWcb8PLxNpRwLhfN/s1600/Robert+Oatley+Shiraz+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxjfPY0Fstugs1jxQhW_yhKL9ysXytiksvtvuQdJt3HkQiATxNbxc9EwLxDcCgoi8q_OU11wHb1NgtDh4Z0oHJ85t29ctt1USkxCRfScUMIOAQ-Zy_hWrufWcb8PLxNpRwLhfN/s200/Robert+Oatley+Shiraz+2014.JPG" width="61" /></span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on November 26, 2016 and rated 93 by <a href="http://winecompanion.com.au/" target="_blank">James Halliday</a>, (August 11, 2016).</span><i> My notes: A rich ruby, dark but not brooding, warm and spicy to sniff,
not sharp. A swirl leaves a firm film swelling at the rim until a ring of tears
slowly flow. Soon a smooth bite starts a spicy finish fading until only the
initial brightness on a parched lining exists. Pair with grilled beef in a savoury
mushroom and onion sauce. Extra dry as a solo sipper. 91</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><b></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;">
</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times"; margin: 0px;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><br /></span></i></span></span></span></span>
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>TOASTED HEAD CHARDONNAY 2014,</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Acampo, California, 14.0%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>D</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>5g/L,</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>#</b></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>594341</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>$16.95*</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>(Tasted January 12, 2017)</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLgp5xoIzR7NfWMQrfaavuJE9H1QjZWhH4Jl8cOJhshMdm3V5OA3qC58cb3lAjcJc2anSoUoil6nQIc3z2SmEUH4iHHAvZOP7s9gig_VCpFQWFgSaruiu_1ujg9aK1MLQaJq-C/s1600/Toasted+Head+Chard+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLgp5xoIzR7NfWMQrfaavuJE9H1QjZWhH4Jl8cOJhshMdm3V5OA3qC58cb3lAjcJc2anSoUoil6nQIc3z2SmEUH4iHHAvZOP7s9gig_VCpFQWFgSaruiu_1ujg9aK1MLQaJq-C/s200/Toasted+Head+Chard+2014.JPG" width="53" /></span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on April 1, 2016. Price reduced from $18.95 until January 1, 2017.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">My notes: A clear lemon bright
in the glass and rolling a moderate film that quickly tears, as in ‘rents’, a
fragmented path top to bottom. A sip turns into a penetrating tang politely stinging
and starting a long finish. Silky, leaving a slight caramel butter taste until the
lips smack of smoothness and a grapefruit edging. Not appealing as a sipper but a
match with grilled seafood or lemon cod and a herb'd broccolini side. Air twenty
minutes minimum or aerate to mellow penetration peaks. Cellaring several years
may bring out more butter and lessen bitter edge.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">85</span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"></span></span></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"></span></span></span></span>
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b>DIRTY LAUNDRY NOT SO NAUGHTY CHARDONNAY 2014 VQA Okanagan Valley</b></span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b>,</b></span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>British Columbia, Canada, </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>12.9%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>D</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>4g/L, #</b></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>353144 </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>$19.95</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>(Tasted January 9, 2017)</b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWZdKdrqDF6PpkvZELdUP0MDJUjeNXJIdRfTFI0L6YQQoxZSrD8ogcIPMTZCJ0G8CJgBdlJE5L2aF2wdH4Y1_rjJQNW9WU1aUFWKBT3BMcVuMjSof8v54lVe3JLmzaeiZiba3L/s1600/Dirty+Laundry+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWZdKdrqDF6PpkvZELdUP0MDJUjeNXJIdRfTFI0L6YQQoxZSrD8ogcIPMTZCJ0G8CJgBdlJE5L2aF2wdH4Y1_rjJQNW9WU1aUFWKBT3BMcVuMjSof8v54lVe3JLmzaeiZiba3L/s200/Dirty+Laundry+2014.JPG" width="58" /></span></a></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on December 10, 2016</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>.</i></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"> </span></i><span style="margin: 0px;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My
notes: A titillating title for a crystal clear chardonnay. The nose is a pear/melon
combination ending with an abundant of austere crab apple. Full going into a
long finish carrying the chalkiness of the first sip and adding a whimper of sweet
but not enough to balance the tang. Have with a buffet of finger foods: Italian
sausage sliced, smooth lime mousse, or lemon meringue. Not having a buffet
nearby plan with grilled tilapia and capers or breaded halibut and onion rings. A drink
now. 86</span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b>ORGANIZED CRIME
CHARDONNAY 2013</b></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b>VQA Beamsville Bench</b></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>, Niagara, Ontario, 12.5%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>XD</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>2g/L,</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>#</b></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>408435 </b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>$18.95</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>(Tasted January 3, 2017)</b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"></span></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOQV5X3Eo_D0XaCXpGY3YNwJ_XBB4zpEHmWqH12p2XGelVqLG98nAdvaQDxJj7KfxxJ7a_UMjehOfNG-4FjHdOrSVXCSd7BtrnaCcgyG3rfMSmxqnM2N8qX_VL-vHr6zX_VXPh/s1600/Organized+Crime+Chard+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOQV5X3Eo_D0XaCXpGY3YNwJ_XBB4zpEHmWqH12p2XGelVqLG98nAdvaQDxJj7KfxxJ7a_UMjehOfNG-4FjHdOrSVXCSd7BtrnaCcgyG3rfMSmxqnM2N8qX_VL-vHr6zX_VXPh/s200/Organized+Crime+Chard+2013.JPG" width="64" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSSQ7gXLYAWo3DocmlPgm3cxlR7Nu9WAn2gT7l1a0P7WuNAqCNwBCu4B_9Wvm1CKyVFqPYiXKAfDfPwL2FZG3sW7skCC8ZsEcsTA15jvThrxolT5H1A4ashDNPzPH_TlSV5HbG/s1600/%252703+NZ+3a+Highfield+Vineyards.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOQV5X3Eo_D0XaCXpGY3YNwJ_XBB4zpEHmWqH12p2XGelVqLG98nAdvaQDxJj7KfxxJ7a_UMjehOfNG-4FjHdOrSVXCSd7BtrnaCcgyG3rfMSmxqnM2N8qX_VL-vHr6zX_VXPh/s1600/Organized+Crime+Chard+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="background-color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on December 10, 2016. Ross Wise of New Zealand's Central Otago region consulted on this Chardonnay. <i>My notes: A delicate touch of blond shines crystal clear in the bowl. Served at 11oC the nose is also delicate with a slight butter but little sense of fruit or flower on initial sniffs - improves as glass warms. There's a slight silk and a light vegetative tang to </i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOQV5X3Eo_D0XaCXpGY3YNwJ_XBB4zpEHmWqH12p2XGelVqLG98nAdvaQDxJj7KfxxJ7a_UMjehOfNG-4FjHdOrSVXCSd7BtrnaCcgyG3rfMSmxqnM2N8qX_VL-vHr6zX_VXPh/s1600/Organized+Crime+Chard+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span></a><i>start a short finish that fills out as temp nears 14oC. Pair with light seafood entrées or buffet selections - OK with grilled Atlantic salmon and scalloped potatoes - overall is difficult to match. Your guests reaction in a sample tasting would be interesting. 84 </i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></span></span></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe2m-3NIpaVkIZfkAASS66blLQsdsdceP0csyjszBquE4ydpZopdGG_VgK-fEs5t9NlV01yI690GVUZCnh-C5SCQBV9gKpPG5xr4tm2cxnfz8w5WbQwYKPjqBhgG7bnrOA6HLH/s1600/%252703+NZ+39a+Seal+Watch.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguumaVGQFVQt7jRvgGGSPFG7YEq5oBn6FgvsxplIv37Q58fs3t-tdHGsKUk6GFLuhR3ShcDe8D2rzHtnWE_h5XCRR6aFqNUmX9OyBzhUZkbkzNatYDbGWKqu5S6wJ2FdJzEwi9/s1600/%252703+NZ+3a+Highfield+Vineyards.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguumaVGQFVQt7jRvgGGSPFG7YEq5oBn6FgvsxplIv37Q58fs3t-tdHGsKUk6GFLuhR3ShcDe8D2rzHtnWE_h5XCRR6aFqNUmX9OyBzhUZkbkzNatYDbGWKqu5S6wJ2FdJzEwi9/s640/%252703+NZ+3a+Highfield+Vineyards.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><i><b>Highfield Vineyards '03</b></i></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times";"></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9lwj4m1jDtg6Vq1acSD11XUfmCF-93Z28BXvaMYl_askrCYzGi1ey4pUY41nvjbAg-IfIFzNzp0uQEv_QdVXareYkM3G7YfHT-kSm04ncNi2EV0vYX1bjhcIe24oW-7nXPy_/s1600/Wakefield.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9lwj4m1jDtg6Vq1acSD11XUfmCF-93Z28BXvaMYl_askrCYzGi1ey4pUY41nvjbAg-IfIFzNzp0uQEv_QdVXareYkM3G7YfHT-kSm04ncNi2EV0vYX1bjhcIe24oW-7nXPy_/s200/Wakefield.JPG" width="56" /></span></a> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b>WAKEFIELD</b></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>CLARE VALLEY SHIRAZ 2014</b></span><b>, Auburn, South Australia, 14.0%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>D</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>xg/L,</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>#</b></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>943787 </b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> $18.95</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>(Tasted January 6, 2017)</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on April 1, 2016.</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My
notes:</span></i></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">With ten gold medals (International, USA,
Australia) on the label this Shiraz has a pedigree to be admired. Harvest and vintage
conditions </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">for each year are available on the <a href="http://www.wakefieldwines.com/blog/vintage-2014" target="_blank"><span style="color: cyan;">Wakefield website</span></a> - and on </span><span style="background-color: black; color: lime;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TaylorsWinery" target="_blank">YouTube</a></span><span style="background-color: black; color: cyan;"> <span style="color: white;">there’s a personal</span> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">guide to a wine’s tasting
temperature for best enjoyment. </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The colour is a charcoal tinted ruby and a swirl lays a viscous film showing
a swollen rim dropping slow tears. A polite tang supports spicy, blackberry flavours
on top of a warm, drying tannin and remnants of a balanced a penetrating texture
that prompts the next sip. Perfect paired with lamb, grilled beef or herbal
stews. You can tell by their website this family’s
priority shows in their wines.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">92</span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>
OKIWA BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand, 12.5%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>XD</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>3g/L,</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>#</b></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>459156</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>$19.95</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>(Tasted January 6, 2017)</b></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOLhXg6mi3EXTa7H48K7JTgnJji_AOBDFtBu-Pfi_S1XLSlqXns0YadIMQQJrDfE96dyQo_FXe_TyFtaHI1YVxB3tcnxecw4gA5EkeuJGJ_DmQEdHUvDP9DFXPP2p6LBGfFmOU/s1600/Okiwa+Bay+SB+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOLhXg6mi3EXTa7H48K7JTgnJji_AOBDFtBu-Pfi_S1XLSlqXns0YadIMQQJrDfE96dyQo_FXe_TyFtaHI1YVxB3tcnxecw4gA5EkeuJGJ_DmQEdHUvDP9DFXPP2p6LBGfFmOU/s200/Okiwa+Bay+SB+2014.JPG" width="52" /></a><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<div style="text-align: right;">
</div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe2m-3NIpaVkIZfkAASS66blLQsdsdceP0csyjszBquE4ydpZopdGG_VgK-fEs5t9NlV01yI690GVUZCnh-C5SCQBV9gKpPG5xr4tm2cxnfz8w5WbQwYKPjqBhgG7bnrOA6HLH/s1600/%252703+NZ+39a+Seal+Watch.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe2m-3NIpaVkIZfkAASS66blLQsdsdceP0csyjszBquE4ydpZopdGG_VgK-fEs5t9NlV01yI690GVUZCnh-C5SCQBV9gKpPG5xr4tm2cxnfz8w5WbQwYKPjqBhgG7bnrOA6HLH/s320/%252703+NZ+39a+Seal+Watch.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><i><b>Seal Watch</b></i></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidTZNBKjLyX-guu_gK6r6I7uPNEdcGaW2EbPPe4HGNqDckLunSJt7WEiERT2L78EZxgp3ndsfED9wVgAnF4J50ou4jOiXHu3XaF5l4Hv2V0oGDzAstVNzTzwP9AlJ8ySG7umBE/s1600/%252703+NZ+31f+Fur+Bearing+Seals.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on December 10, 2016</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>.</i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i> </i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>My n</i><i>otes: A </i><i>delicate blond
with an intriguing aroma: aka a pile of seashells after husking with a sweet
edge, </i></span></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><i>warm vapors cooled to 12oC - one sip </i></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>leaves a clay touch to the inside
cheeks covered by a luscious tang. Pair with a mix of berries: raspberry,
strawberry and sliced peaches to balance dryness while complementing the tang. Try with chicken thighs
broiled in a spicy peanut sauce and a stir fry of red peppers and green beans.
More sips lead to quaffs of penetrating kiwi fruit and a luscious finish. A
drink now with another few years in the cellar. Enjoy! 90</i></span><i> </i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times";"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9LRmjlX5VuaA9D5s44YN442j6BIcQ-d7cD-reV4YTv3nvjhauRVIM4kM1s-ML2_Ksefkc-ieB8cDP85jQkLQH7ax7RS3QyVaCgl_LU_qf2fWRTH2PK-477UYIMF6LTJzjrCV/s1600/Segura+Viudas+Reserve+Brut.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i>
</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>SEGURA VIUDAS BRUT RESERVA CAVA SPARKLING NV</b></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>,</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Torrelavit, Spain, 12.0%</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>xx</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>7g/L,</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>#216960 </b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>$14.95</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>(Tasted January 1, 2017)</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigGCPOnmzl6yVB-YyFYG3ru5mcoFbmXE37xZBQxDKxp-f0Wf12WncLY0psnZ-cmeUInmEq1S9-6q88sRew_hSDoU86OIu-tbsfGBfF0ptW7l_w4RmxWJ5VUIMKpXri1GoKgYpt/s1600/Segura+Viudas+Reserve+Brut.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigGCPOnmzl6yVB-YyFYG3ru5mcoFbmXE37xZBQxDKxp-f0Wf12WncLY0psnZ-cmeUInmEq1S9-6q88sRew_hSDoU86OIu-tbsfGBfF0ptW7l_w4RmxWJ5VUIMKpXri1GoKgYpt/s200/Segura+Viudas+Reserve+Brut.JPG" width="62" /></span></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing. </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My notes:</span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>This is a bright Spanish sparkler rated 88 by </i></span><a href="http://www.winealign.com/wines/4556-Segura-Viudas-Brut-Reserva-Cava" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>WineAlign</i></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> tasters. A blend of 50% Macabeo, 35% Parellada and 15% Xarello grapes. Extra dry on the first sip with tingles from continuous trails of fine bubbles adding to a short span and early spritz. A stark blond with a vegetable scent in the bowl having a tart edge and lasting throughout a long finish. Serve and keep well chilled. Pair with mild cheddar popcorn </i><i> - we had with M&Ms bacon wrapped scallops - </i><i>seafood appetizers or pasta and scallops well buttered and light garlic. Cellaring will not change or spoil this popular sipper. 87</i></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">GNARLY HEAD OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 2013, Delicato Vineyards, California, 14.5% D 11g/L, #678698 $17.75 (Tasted January 3, 2017)</span><br />
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWGqi7yLx-8FTFmxiU2mQXgHmRmK4GOmVhj_YDv-OvGhyl9X41rVsVfeNdU30S20PJZhQGyEaktS7J56ojy5MMMtqjGBGv51PgLLkDlepED9_tsY9A_wI1qfDnuHdCvAO3av9/s1600/%252703+NZ+39a+The+Seal.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWGqi7yLx-8FTFmxiU2mQXgHmRmK4GOmVhj_YDv-OvGhyl9X41rVsVfeNdU30S20PJZhQGyEaktS7J56ojy5MMMtqjGBGv51PgLLkDlepED9_tsY9A_wI1qfDnuHdCvAO3av9/s320/%252703+NZ+39a+The+Seal.JPG" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><i><b>Now! Where did she go!</b></i></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNTjDQmxyQTqGm49fB0H2hNlrlJjReskLTaR2zNB2ItADRRR-Ue18_XAMXDhZ2nPo7ApShe_oVhSyX-weqZyW3eRF5XlHEejWmSiVyM5TdCEhoNgKUq5cyoVwERTwZ09Ov5Ajd/s1600/Gnarly+Head+Zinfandel+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNTjDQmxyQTqGm49fB0H2hNlrlJjReskLTaR2zNB2ItADRRR-Ue18_XAMXDhZ2nPo7ApShe_oVhSyX-weqZyW3eRF5XlHEejWmSiVyM5TdCEhoNgKUq5cyoVwERTwZ09Ov5Ajd/s200/Gnarly+Head+Zinfandel+2013.JPG" width="54" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on April 1, 2016. <i>My notes: </i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>The colour is a purple tinged deep ruby – Zinfandel's expected on the first sip. Medium film and a bold tang shows it’s heritage with a touch of sweet to mellow the tang. Penetrating, warm, bright with a blackberry flavour and luscious finish. The film now has a few rounded arches. Share beside a toasty fire with a </i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNTjDQmxyQTqGm49fB0H2hNlrlJjReskLTaR2zNB2ItADRRR-Ue18_XAMXDhZ2nPo7ApShe_oVhSyX-weqZyW3eRF5XlHEejWmSiVyM5TdCEhoNgKUq5cyoVwERTwZ09Ov5Ajd/s1600/Gnarly+Head+Zinfandel+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><i></i></a><i>niche crowd that may prefer rough reds or have with <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/inthekitchen/2012/01/osso-buco-with-lemon.html" target="_blank">Osso Buco with a lemon & capers</a>. Meant as a drink now this vintage developed well even left opened from a day before serving. 89</i></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>LE CIRQUE GRENACHE
NOIR/CARIGNAN/SYRAH 2013, Midi, France, </b></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>14.5% XD</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>
</b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>4g/L,</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>#</b></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>277079 $</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>16.95</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>
</b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>(Tasted January 12, 2017)</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b></b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhib8pOT5K-X_XnjCcCNdQrtx9AkBzqEh6GxTqoRYvKvB4Sn990R0ncK2LS7g4GIIYAsQ37vSv4rpxk6wr6mrqi1tou8FololvBduPuhtMWwgL3rut1LlkPhL2ss083kVmEEITo/s1600/Le+Cirque+GrenNoir+Carig+Syr+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhib8pOT5K-X_XnjCcCNdQrtx9AkBzqEh6GxTqoRYvKvB4Sn990R0ncK2LS7g4GIIYAsQ37vSv4rpxk6wr6mrqi1tou8FololvBduPuhtMWwgL3rut1LlkPhL2ss083kVmEEITo/s200/Le+Cirque+GrenNoir+Carig+Syr+2013.JPG" width="57" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span>
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhib8pOT5K-X_XnjCcCNdQrtx9AkBzqEh6GxTqoRYvKvB4Sn990R0ncK2LS7g4GIIYAsQ37vSv4rpxk6wr6mrqi1tou8FololvBduPuhtMWwgL3rut1LlkPhL2ss083kVmEEITo/s1600/Le+Cirque+GrenNoir+Carig+Syr+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released
by Vintages on September 17, 2016. Rated 91 by </span><a href="http://robertparker.com/" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Jeb Dunnuck</span></a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">(September 17, 2013</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">). </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: medium;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>My
notes: A </i><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></span><i>charcoal stained ruby somewhat brooding in the glass. Swirls a
moderate film showing fragmenting tears from a slightly jagged rim. There’s a
shag rug texture with a balanced blackberry, strawberry flavour adding a
suspicion of red cherry. Different than GSM with the differences easily
observed. The nose is moderate but clean. The first sip is smooth ending bright
showing the flavours then return to brushed velvet – a swallow still bright
but finally trailing off - not a sipper. Have with anything meaty and savoury – not pork
tenderloin. 90</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></i><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span>
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>NIEPOORT
DÃO RÓTULO RED 2013, Dão, Portugal, 12.5% XD 2g/L, #452722</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>$18.95</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>
</b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>(January 22, 2017)</b></span></span></span><br />
<br /></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8aYLthW2Sw-tUUMS9DM-tiQ0FdH7HzhwHdDPSHTb_0YOSmR9_ppquEorixP5525oFRoQEf0vVNhs_o4U9S-fzwekQMcgVgEu8jXco7mxUcgf9p35JAnp7W6K-88PIfVxjeoc6/s1600/Neipoort+Dao+Red+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8aYLthW2Sw-tUUMS9DM-tiQ0FdH7HzhwHdDPSHTb_0YOSmR9_ppquEorixP5525oFRoQEf0vVNhs_o4U9S-fzwekQMcgVgEu8jXco7mxUcgf9p35JAnp7W6K-88PIfVxjeoc6/s200/Neipoort+Dao+Red+2013.JPG" width="66" /></a></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">
</span></span></span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Release
by Vintages on October 29, 2016</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">. My
notes: Coarse and thin from the first sip so was aerated for a tamer tannin and
milder blend. Tears break off from the film leaving a rounded arch when swirled.
</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Strawberry is the main fruit with a touch
of cherry then a lesser hint of oregano going forward to a long shy finish.
Nose has a light presence matching an overall light fruit. Colour is a shallow ruby.
Maintain at 14oC and drinking soon after aerating for an enjoyable body.
Have with salty crackers, tacos, tortillas and stewed red pepper salsa. Past
cellaring. 82</span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">
</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>SEIN 2011, Alicante, Spain, 15.0% XD 5g/L, #</b></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>391896 </b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>$17.00</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>
</b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>(Tasted January 20, 2017)</b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">
</span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3lNq8mM_6nqNVYZQCZsEaeCgmacp3Z23UGSgZZZO-HDbDxSK1lJtVRYmfygBgYemlVAdlj7K6IgJSWsq7YP9Wb_yabNtDgczyjZpM0M7OCbzEvZ3uX3S-UtHKaW1W2oE3vC0Y/s1600/Sein+2011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3lNq8mM_6nqNVYZQCZsEaeCgmacp3Z23UGSgZZZO-HDbDxSK1lJtVRYmfygBgYemlVAdlj7K6IgJSWsq7YP9Wb_yabNtDgczyjZpM0M7OCbzEvZ3uX3S-UtHKaW1W2oE3vC0Y/s200/Sein+2011.JPG" width="60" /></a><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on January 7, 2017. Rated 92 by Luis
Gutierrez robertparker.com (October 30, 2013). <span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">My notes: Ratings vary
widely as <a href="https://www.vivino.com/wineries/vinessens/wines/sein-monastrell-syrah-2011" target="_blank">this source notes</a> .
A blend of Monastrell</span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">(Mourvèdre)</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"> (60%)
and Syrah (40%). Chalky from the start but velvet smooth with a touch of sweet
adds appeal as a sipper. The dryness continues endlessly with crushed blackberry
juice to add polite tang and flavour. The colour is a dense charcoal ruby. I
recommend a slight chill until the entrée is served then let the blending of
roast beef or lamb stew entice with added savoury. A swirl leaves a firm film
running long tears from a full rim. Aerate or air before serving. 84</span> </i></span></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></i><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></i></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">
</span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>TERRE BIANCHE ALGHERO 2014</b></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>, Sicily, Italy, 12.5%</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>XD</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>
</b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>2g/L,</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>#968537</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>$16.95</b></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>
</b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>(Tasted January 15, 2017)</b></span></span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"></span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgLuUWMcp0yZ6_TyjpXsZyORNCP46EVmbUEb4X9oGyw3qkaHrcWZ0eJV5zIt_w5y2Dcs4fJjZd8MCrTxJ18vQOdoA2O2jbtbPFDRFLi8pYL5qI45yFfLMgYfDH1F7Yu00rI03/s1600/Terre+Bianche+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgLuUWMcp0yZ6_TyjpXsZyORNCP46EVmbUEb4X9oGyw3qkaHrcWZ0eJV5zIt_w5y2Dcs4fJjZd8MCrTxJ18vQOdoA2O2jbtbPFDRFLi8pYL5qI45yFfLMgYfDH1F7Yu00rI03/s200/Terre+Bianche+2014.JPG" width="60" /></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">
</span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on November 12, 2016. Rated 91 by Kerin
O’Keefe Wine Enthusiast (October 2015).</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My notes</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">: </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">There’s a touch of
bronze to this sipper and a sniff of apple to the lemon of the nose. The film
is firm sliding down slowly from an evenly fragmented rim. Sip by itself for a
tangy dry cleanser – my preference is to pair sips with bacon wrapped scallops
to even out the tang while adding a butter texture. Shellfish and grilled
Mediterranean seafood are natural partners. Served at 11oC then opens up at 13oC
for an extra dry finish. Could develop nicely if cellared. 86</span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">
<span style="background-color: white; clear: right; color: black; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></span>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></span>Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-54615118869695613322016-12-26T11:54:00.002-05:002017-02-20T13:41:19.054-05:002016 2nd Half Summary - Reds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><br /></span></i>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVTOfLFFc0MDpE-MtLZ85gmcljAKqANN9R7kLgINsGTwAUSWolzU0okRIHHLLwy4CYz9Naa4hXACxdl38AulEJOTO-opqwtoDJ5rOaNzoJztdhELfqW8ZKwfs6D2ckfWVbxmrr/s1600/Haruru+Falls+Sue+%252703+NZ+12.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVTOfLFFc0MDpE-MtLZ85gmcljAKqANN9R7kLgINsGTwAUSWolzU0okRIHHLLwy4CYz9Naa4hXACxdl38AulEJOTO-opqwtoDJ5rOaNzoJztdhELfqW8ZKwfs6D2ckfWVbxmrr/s640/Haruru+Falls+Sue+%252703+NZ+12.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><i><b>Haruru Falls, NZ '03</b></i></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;">The 38 Reds tasted during July 1st through December 31st of this year are listed below. These are sequenced by their 100 point ranking and the month of each wine’s tasting is shown in brackets. There are 14 wines rated 90 and above. These are</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;">considered not lacking in any aspect and are excellent to sip and/or as a complement to an appropriate meal. Another twelve in the 85 to 89 range are enjoyable but lack in minor degrees of fullness, varietal character or some other element, perhaps introduced by terroir or process.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></i>
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;">Ten wines rated 84 and below although consumable are not enjoyable in some way - some will see this as a defect, others may describe it as a pecularity of the grape, the terroir or the winemaker’s process. The side panel has more background for this blog’s opinion.</span></i><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>Given that the selection is from </i><i>a lower price range, mainly from Vintages stock and </i><i>somewhat arbitrary/personal, there's about a 75% chance of choosing a reasonable red.</i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Attached to the 100 point ranking a second number indicates whether, in this taster’s opinion, a wine is 'worth the price' , one that I'd buy in 'multiples', or one I'd buy in 'quantity'. Click here to go to the </span><a href="https://grapes2u.blogspot.ca/2016/12/2016-2nd-half-summary-whites.html" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: lime;">2016 2nd Half Summary - WHITES+</span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> .</span></i></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></i>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Cheers, Ww</span><b><br /></b></span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;">Reds: (38)</span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></span><br />
<ol><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Byron & Harold Rose & Thorns Shiraz 2013</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">95-3</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V, Western Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=453183&ITEM_NUMBER=453183&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">453183</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$19.95 (Jul)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Undurraga Sibaris Gran Reserva Syrah 2013,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">94-3</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V, Cachapaol, Chile, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=443556&ITEM_NUMBER=443556&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">443556</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$16.95(Aug)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Domaine Santa Duc Roaix les Crottes 2010,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">93-3</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V, Cotes du Rhone Villages, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=437491&ITEM_NUMBER=437491&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">437491</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$17.25(Aug)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Tapiz Alta Collection Malbec 2013,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">93-3</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V, Uco Valley, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=450155&ITEM_NUMBER=450155&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">450155</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$19.95</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">(Aug)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Wits End Luna Shiraz 2014,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">92-2</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">McLaren Vale, Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=311258&ITEM_NUMBER=311258&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">311258</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$17.00(Sep)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Zonte's Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Shiraz 2013, 92a-c</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V, Barossa Valley, Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=212936&ITEM_NUMBER=212936&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">212936</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$17.95(Jul)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Lamadrid Single Vineyard Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2013,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">92-2</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Mendoza, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=223206&ITEM_NUMBER=223206&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">223206</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$19.95(Oct)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Catena Malbec 2014,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">91-2 --</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Mendoza, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=478727&ITEM_NUMBER=478727&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">478727</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$17.95*(Oct)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Wirra Wirra Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2013,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">91a-2c</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">McLaren Vale, Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=024034&ITEM_NUMBER=024034&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">024034</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$19.95(Jul)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, 91-1 -- V, Clare + Coonawarra Valleys, #</span></span></i></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=142398&ITEM_NUMBER=142398&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">142398</span></span></i></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> $24.95 (Nov)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Santa Duc les Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">90-2 --</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Rhone, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=101543&ITEM_NUMBER=101543&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">101543</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$16.95(Aug)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">H. J. Fabre Barrel Selection Malbec 2014,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">90-2</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Patagonia, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=455741&ITEM_NUMBER=455741&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">455741</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$18.95 (Dec)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Sledgehammer Zinfandel 2014, 90-2 -- G, California, USA, #</span></span></i></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=230466&ITEM_NUMBER=230466&language=EN&style=Vintages"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">230466</span></span></i></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> $16.95(Nov)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Dandelion Lioness of McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014, 90-1</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">South Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=357475&ITEM_NUMBER=357475&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">357475</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$21.95</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">(Dec)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Susana Balbo CRIOS Pinot Noir 2014,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">89-2</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V, Mendoza Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=450098&ITEM_NUMBER=450098&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">450098</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$14.95 (Jul)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Corte Majoli Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2013,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">89-1</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V, Verona, Italy, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=084061&ITEM_NUMBER=084061&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">084061</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$16.25(Oct)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Chateau Terra Mare Rhône Paradox Côtes du Rhône Homini 2012, 89-1 --</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V, Rhône, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=447912&ITEM_NUMBER=447912&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">447912</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$16.95 (Jul)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Gérard Bertrand Cap Insula 2013, 89-1 --</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V, Languedoc, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=474973&ITEM_NUMBER=474973&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">474973</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$17.00</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Château Pégau Cuvée Maclura Côtes-du-Rhône 2013,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">89-1</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Rhône, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=452250&ITEM_NUMBER=452250&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">452250</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$19.95 (Jul)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Mirasso Winery Pinot Noir 2014,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">88-2</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">G, Modesto, California, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=185249&ITEM_NUMBER=185249&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">185249</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$11.95* (Jul)</span></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Edge Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, 88</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V, Napa Valley, USA, #034223</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$37.95(Oct)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Protea Merlot 2014, 87a-1</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V, Western Cape, South Africa, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=443481&ITEM_NUMBER=443481&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">443481</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$14.95 (Jul)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Petit Verdot 2013, 87-1</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V, Valle del Rapel, Chile, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=007484&ITEM_NUMBER=007484&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">007484</a> $15.95(Dec)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Heirloom The Velvet Fog Pinot Noir 2015, 87 -- V, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, #</span></span></i></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=464693&ITEM_NUMBER=464693&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">464693</span></span></i></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> $24.95(Nov)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni 2013,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">86</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V, Tuscany, Italy, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=145920&ITEM_NUMBER=145920&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">145920</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$21.95*(Oct)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">ZIG ZAG ZIN Zinfandel 2013, 86 -- V, Ukiah, California, #</span></span></i></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=039982&ITEM_NUMBER=039982&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">039982</span></span></i></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> $22.95(Nov)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Chateau Peyros Madiran Tannat/Cabernet Franc 2010,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">85</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V, Corbere Aberes, France,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">#<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=208249&ITEM_NUMBER=208249&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">208249</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$15.95 (Aug)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, 85 --</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">G, Modesto, California, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=392647&ITEM_NUMBER=392647&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">392647</a></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$17.45</span></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">(Dec)</span></span></i></b></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Montecillo Crianza Tempranillo 2011, 84a -- G, Rioja, Spain, #</span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">144493</span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> *$13.10(Nov)</span></span></i></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2014,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">84</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">G, Hopland, California, #461053</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$16.45(Dec)*</span></span></i></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Alamos Seleccion Malbec 2013,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">84 --</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Mendoza, Argentina, #322800</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$16.95 (Aug)</span></span></i></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Tessellae Old Vines Grenache/Syrah/Mourvèdre Côtes du Roussillon 2014, 84 -- V,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Midi, France, #343517</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$18.95(Dec)</span></span></i></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Susana Balbo CRIOS Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, 83</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V, Mendoza, Argentina, #640979</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$12.75 (Aug)</span></span></i></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Ménage a Trois Silk Red Blend 2014,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">83</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">G,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Lodi, California, #462853</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$13.95</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">(Dec)</span></span></i></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Clayhouse Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, 83</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V, Pasa Robles, California, #0</span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">57869 $17.00(Dec)</span></span></i></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Ortas Cave de Rasteau la Domelière Rasteau 2014,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">82</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V, Cotes du Rhone, France, #222927</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$16.95 (Aug)</span></span></i></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"><i>d</i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">e Bortoli GS. Pinot Noir 2015, 82 -- V, Yarra Valley, Australia, #</span></span></i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=015511&ITEM_NUMBER=015511&language=EN&style=Vintages"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">015511</span></span></i></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> $19.95(Nov)</span></span></i></span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Josef Chromy Pepik Pinot Noir 2014,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">81</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Tasmania, Australia, 13.0%</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">XD</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">5g/L,</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">#162990</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$21.95 (Sep)</span></span></i></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">Monte Zovo Sa' Solin Ripasso Valpolicella 2014, 81</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">--</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">V, Verona, Italy, #650713</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">$17.95(Oct)</span></span></i></li>
</span></span></ol>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">
</span></span>
<br />
<ol><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">
</span></span></ol>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 106%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">
</span></span>Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-48553878451608568182016-12-26T11:53:00.000-05:002017-01-05T14:22:39.403-05:002016 2nd Half Summary – WHITES+<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFZOmPgneXLakpALYRV2_Jr5V4YOGh7ra4Wy43mZJjz2u7vDZGrjSW7-B8WXYGj00zxvWfPFvI5ELDKihitdCV-fMKRkrIjW7_62jUtx38bz1NHssxHPrRU6SMNUyOc0aQ2gAr/s1600/Toronto+Skyline.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="473" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFZOmPgneXLakpALYRV2_Jr5V4YOGh7ra4Wy43mZJjz2u7vDZGrjSW7-B8WXYGj00zxvWfPFvI5ELDKihitdCV-fMKRkrIjW7_62jUtx38bz1NHssxHPrRU6SMNUyOc0aQ2gAr/s640/Toronto+Skyline.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: small;"><i>Ferry to the Islands</i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">The latter half of 2016, from July 1st through December 31th, included 30 Whites, 1 rosé and 6 bubblies.</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> These are listed below. Also, s</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">hown in brackets, is the month of tasting for each wine where the original notes can be found.</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> Of the 37 wines twelve </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">wines rated 90 or above are considered enjoyable to excellent either to sip or with a meal. Eighteen rated 85 to 89 are increasingly enjoyable while seven rated 84 or below are progressively less appealing.</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> T</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">he side panel shows more details. </span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></span></i></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">One could conclude that, given that the selection is somewhat arbitrary & personal, from a lower price range and mainly Vintages stock, there's roughly 80% chance of choosing a reasonable wine.</span></span></i></span><br />
<i style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><br /></span></i>
<i style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">The value that is hyphenated to the 100 point rating indicates whether, in my view, a wine is 'worth the price', one that I'd buy in 'multiples', or one I'd buy in 'quantity'.</span></i></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px; text-align: left;">
<i style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Consider this one person's view and perhaps a starting point for finding bargain wines although the higher the rating the less likely a wine is available. Clicking on the SKU number leads to the Vintages webpage where wine details, store location and inventory can be found. Click here for the </span></span></i><i style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://grapes2u.blogspot.ca/2016/12/2016-2nd-half-summary-reds_26.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">2016 2nd Half Summary - Reds</span></a></span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></i></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
</span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Cheers, Ww</span></i></span><br />
<br /></div>
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
</span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Whites (30)</span></i></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
</span>
<br />
<ol><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Mount Riley Limited Release Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 93-3</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V, Marlborough, New Zealand,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">#<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=447425&ITEM_NUMBER=447425&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">447425</a></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$18.95 (Aug)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Santa Ema Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2014,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">92-3 --</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Leyda Valley, Chile, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=443507&ITEM_NUMBER=443507&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">443507</a></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$15.95 (Jul)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">La Cappuccina Soave 2014, 92-3</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V, Verona, Italy, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=081489&ITEM_NUMBER=081489&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">081489</a></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$15.95 (Oct)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Willow Bridge Estate Dragonfly Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">92-2 -- V,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Dardanup, Western Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=418368&ITEM_NUMBER=416368&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">418368</a></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$16.95 (Oct)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Southbrook Triomphe Organic Chardonnay 2014 VQA Niagara Peninsula,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">91-2</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V, Ontario, Canada, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=172338&ITEM_NUMBER=172338&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">172338</a></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">*$18.40 (Oct)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Organized Crime 2012 Chardonnay VQA Beamsville Bench, 91-2</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">O, Beamsville, Ontario, #n/a $23.20(Sep)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 90-2</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Marlborough, New Zealand, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=734798&ITEM_NUMBER=734798&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">734798</a></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$18.95(Oct)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Errazuriz Aconcagua Costa Sauvignon Blanc 2015,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">90-2</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">-- </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Aconcuaga Costa, Chile,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">#<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=462614&ITEM_NUMBER=462614&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">462614</a></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$19.95 (Oct)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Montes Outer Limits Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 90-1</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Zapallar Coast, Chile, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=389643&ITEM_NUMBER=389643&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">389643</a> $19.95 (Jul)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Organized Crime 2010 Fumé Blanc VQA Beamsville Bench,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">90-1</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">O, Beamsville, Ontario, #n/a</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$22.20(Sep)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Peninsula
Ridge Barrel Aged Chardonnay 2014 VQA Beamsville Bench, 89-2</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V,
Beamsville, Ontario, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=211490&ITEM_NUMBER=211490&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">211490</a></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$15.95
(Aug)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Concha Y Toro Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Chardonnay
2013,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">89-1</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V,
Colchagua, Chile, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=287995&ITEM_NUMBER=287995&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">287995</a></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$16.95 (Jul)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">See
Ya Later Ranch Pinot Gris 2014 VQA Okanagan Valley, 89-1</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V,
British Columbia, Canada, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=263699&ITEM_NUMBER=263699&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">263699</a></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$17.95 (Aug)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Susana
Balbo CRIOS Chardonnay 2014,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">88c-1</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Mendoza, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=243196&ITEM_NUMBER=243196&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">243196</a>
$13.95(Jul)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Domaine LaFage Cuvée Centenaire 2014,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">88-1</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Cotes du Roussillon, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=343491&ITEM_NUMBER=343491&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">343491</a></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$19.95 (Jul)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Cave
Spring Riesling 2014 VQA Niagara Escarpment,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">86</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">O, Jordan, Ontario, #n/a</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$15.95(Sep)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Willm Réserve Riesling 2015, 86</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Alsace, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=011452&ITEM_NUMBER=011452&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">011452</a></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$15.95(Sep)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Cave
Spring Chardonnay Musqué 2014 VQA Beamsville Bench,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">86 --</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">O,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Beamsville, Ontario, #n/a</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$16.95(Sep)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Jean-Michel Sorbe Quincy 2014, 86 --
V, Loire, France, #</span></i></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=608877&ITEM_NUMBER=608877&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">608877</span></span></i></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"> $17.25 (Nov)</span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Famiglia
Bianchi Chardonnay 2015, 86 -- V, Mendoza, Argentina, #</span></i></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=001461&ITEM_NUMBER=001461&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">001461</span></span></i></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
$17.95(Nov)</span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Mount
Brown Estates Pinot Gris 2015, 86 -- V, Waipara, New Zealand,
#</span></i></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=466037&ITEM_NUMBER=466037&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">466037</span></span></i></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
$18.95(Nov)</span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Peninsula
Ridge Estates Beal Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay 2009 VQA Beamsville Bench, 86
--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">O, Beamsville, Ontario, #n/a</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$24.95(Sep)</span></span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">L</span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">a Cala Vermentina di Sardegna 2015, 85 --
V, Sardinia, Italy, #</span></i></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=627067&ITEM_NUMBER=627067&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">627067</span></span></i></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"> $15.95(Nov)</span></i></b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Susana Balbo CRIOS Torrontés 2014, 84
--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Mendoza, Argentina, #001834</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$13.95*(Aug)</span></span></i></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Zuccardi
Serie A Torrontés 2014, 84</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V, Salta, Argentina, #389262</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$15.95 (Aug)</span></span></i></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Finca El Origen Estate Reserva
Torrontés 2015, 84</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V, Uco Valley, Argentina, #262089</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$15.95 (Aug)</span></span></i></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Pillitteri Estates Winery Sauvignon
Blanc 2013 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 84 --</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">O, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, #n/a</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$19.50(Sep)</span></span></i></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Peninsula Ridge Estates AJ Lepp
Vineyard Pinot Grigio 2015 VQA Niagara Lakeshore, 83</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">O,
Beamsville, Ontario, #n/a</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$14.95(Sep)</span></span></i></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Riverlore Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2015,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">83 --</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">G, Marlborough, New Zealand, #417600,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$15.95 (Aug)</span></span></i></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Pillitteri Estates Winery Viognier
2012 VQA Niagara Peninsula,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">81</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">O,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, #n/a</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$19.50(Sep)</span></span></i></div>
</li>
</span></ol>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
</span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
</span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Ros</span></i></b><b><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">é</span></i></b><b><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">s: (1)</span></i></b></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
</span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 11px;">
<ol><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
<li>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">MIMI en Provence Grande Réserve Rosé 2015,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">92-2</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V, Provence, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=452573&ITEM_NUMBER=452573&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">452573</a> $18.95</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">(Sep)</span></span></i></b></li>
</span></ol>
</div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
</span>
<br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Bubblies: (6)</span></i></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
</span>
<br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"></span><br />
<ol><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
<li><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Josef Chromy Pepik Sekt NV ,</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">90-1</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V, Tasmania, Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=429704&ITEM_NUMBER=429704&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">429704</a></span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$22.95(Sep)</span></b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Aurora Sparkling White Brut Pinot Noir ,</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">89-2</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V,</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Serra Gaúcha, Brazil, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=412536&ITEM_NUMBER=412536&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">412536</a></span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$12.80* (Aug)</span></b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Mionetto Prosecco DOC Treviso NV, 89-1</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">G, Veneto, Italy,</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">#<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=266023&ITEM_NUMBER=266023&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">266023</a></span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$18.15 (Jul)</span></b></span></i></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b><i>Bailly LaPierre Reserve Brut Crémant de Bourgogne NV,</i></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">87</span></b></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span></b></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V, Burgundy, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=991562&ITEM_NUMBER=991562&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">991562</a></span></b></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$19.95(Dec)</span></b></i></span></li>
<li><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Château d'Avrillé Crémant de Loire NV,</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">86</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">--</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">V,</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Loire, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=460808&ITEM_NUMBER=460808&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">460808</a></span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;"><b> </b></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">$17.95 (Oct)</span></b></span></i></li>
<li><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b>Bohigas Reserva Brut Cava NV, 86 -- V, Penedes, Spain, #</b></span></i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=401216&ITEM_NUMBER=401216&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><b>401216</b></span></span></i></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b> $17.95 (Nov)</b></span></i></li>
</span></ol>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
</span>
<br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></b></span></i></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
</span>
<br />
<ol><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
</span></ol>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><b><i></i></b></span></span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><b><i><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></i></b></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><b><i>
</i></b></span></span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-18363318807916266132016-12-05T15:00:00.000-05:002017-01-02T14:33:51.198-05:00December 2016 wines – 10 Tasted of 10<div class="MsoNormal">
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6uhds2c5ohyphenhyphenPB08KTUAv2I6e373jGbrZTEq7753sJh2lp-xoNEPAGUiSSL0e4tvpOyhjf72FU7JI0XeIS0IXO6vs8sqa_q_8ubN_H8Fkg-rti6BXQAB8oLGgzWjmq551zTRMO/s1600/November+3+%252712+1040am+355x2+140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="background-color: white;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6uhds2c5ohyphenhyphenPB08KTUAv2I6e373jGbrZTEq7753sJh2lp-xoNEPAGUiSSL0e4tvpOyhjf72FU7JI0XeIS0IXO6vs8sqa_q_8ubN_H8Fkg-rti6BXQAB8oLGgzWjmq551zTRMO/s640/November+3+%252712+1040am+355x2+140.JPG" width="640" /></span></a><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: small;">View to the East (Nov </span></b></i><i style="font-size: 12.8px;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: small;">3rd '16) </span></b></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i>Monday
is a monumental day in our house. It’s when I prepare a special dinner for my
partner while her duty as receptionist at the Carpenters Hospice occupies her
afternoon. It ties our marriage in a knot! One of the good kind.</i></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i>The Sunday of each week is the time to purchase ‘supplies’. That same day I
choose a recipe and then run around hunting down spices/herbs - ingredients not normally stocked in our
kitchen and the mains. This Sunday I could not find fresh Halibut. Must be the
wrong season - it’s not much of a supper without an entrée. I did find fresh
leeks tho’ and the herbs. But that’s not the point of my story!</i></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>My
frustration started with an online search for a recipe. Stefano Faita’s website
‘</i></span><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/inthekitchen/index.html" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>In The Kitchen</i></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>’ is usually my source. Today I went with Halibut w/Leeks and
Spices from </i></span><a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes-menus" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>Epicurious.com</i></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>. But how does this tie with the delay in my
Strictlytasting Blog, my monthly
tastings and Blog update? Well
frankly it doesn’t!</i></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i>What
caused the delay:</i></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>Backing
up a few weeks I went through the routine of shutting off my faithful Hewlett
Packard desktop of 16 years. This time, the very next morning there was no sign of life. Talk about Black Friday this was Black </i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>Tuesday, Nov 15th. I quickly
became motivated to find a replacement. </i></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i>I did! An Acer Z3-Es61 All-In-One, 23.8” screen with
8GB and an Intel Dual Core 3.2GHz processor. The operating system
is (a confusing and complex) Windows 10.</i></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i>Data
transfer, system setup and a tutorial came with the bottom line price. However
two weeks later the tutorial never happened. A simple query such as ‘How
do I print an email?’ got the retailer’s response ‘Bring in your unit - the service will only be $40’. A home visit will be $100. I found the hidden Print
icon myself with some perseverance. Finding my original HP data was ‘hunt and
peck’ then ‘convert’. Today December 5th, I’m almost certain I’ve found my last HP data and
converted them to the latest Excel/Word etc. etc. format. I equate the last two
weeks to apprehending foes of the Marvel heroes with no backup extraterrestrial
abilities. </i></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i>My conclusion: the store’s shelf model wasn’t functional and neither their technical nor their sales staff would have been able to provide an in-store tutorial anyway. </i></span></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span>
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i>Lesson to be learned: Take time to confirm the Retailer's tech support before you buy! But I'm ranting so I'll stop.</i></span></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></span></span></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i>Ww</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">LINEUP:
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Reds and a Bubbly</i></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<ul>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>H. J. Fabre Barrel Selection Malbec 2014, 90-2 -- V, Patagonia, Argentina, #</i></span></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=455741&ITEM_NUMBER=455741&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>455741</i></b></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i> $18.95</i></b></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Dandelion Lioness of McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014, 90-1 -- V, South Australia, </i></b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>#</i></b></span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=357475&ITEM_NUMBER=357475&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>357475</i></b></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i> $21.95</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Gérard Bertrand Cap Insula 2013, 89-1 -- V, Languedoc, France, #</i></b></span></span><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=474973&ITEM_NUMBER=474973&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>474973</i></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> $17.00</i></span></b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><i> </i></b></span></div>
</li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Petit Verdot 2013, 87-1 -- V, Valle del Rapel, Chile, #</i></b></span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=007484&ITEM_NUMBER=007484&language=EN&style=Vintages" style="text-indent: -0.25in;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>007484</i></b></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i> </i></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><i>$15.95</i></span></b></div>
</li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, 85 -- G, Modesto, California, #</i></span></b></span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=392647&ITEM_NUMBER=392647&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>392647</i></b></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i> $17.45</i></b></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><b style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-small; font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon2014,</i></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> 84</i></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>--</i></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>G, Hopland, California, #</i></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><b style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-small; font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=461053&ITEM_NUMBER=461053&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><i>461053</i></a></span></span></span></b></b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i> </i></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>$16.45*</i></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>Tessellae Old Vines Grenache/Syrah/Mourvèdre Côtes du Roussillon 2014, 84 -- V, Midi, France, #</i></span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=343517&ITEM_NUMBER=343517&language=EN&style=Vintages" style="text-indent: -0.25in;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>343517</i></b></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><i> $18.95</i></b></span></span></span></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>M</i></b></span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>é</i></b></span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>nage a Trois Silk Red Blend 2014, 83 -- G, Lodi, California, #</i></b></span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=462853&ITEM_NUMBER=462853&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>462853</i></b></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i> $13.95</i></b></span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>Clayhouse Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, 83 -- V, Pasa Robles, California, #</i></span></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=057869&ITEM_NUMBER=057869&language=EN&style=Vintages" style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>0</i></b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>57869</i></b></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><i> $17.00</i></b></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br /></span></div>
<ul>
<li><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"></span>
</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i> </i></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>Bailly LaPierre Reserve Brut Crémant de Bourgogne NV, 87 -- V, Burgundy, France, #</i></span></b></span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=991562&ITEM_NUMBER=991562&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>991562</i></b></span></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i> $19.95</i></span></b></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i> </i></span></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></b></span></span></span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<ul>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: .25in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<ul>
</ul>
<!--[if !supportLists]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><i>(V
- Vintages, G - General, O - Other, r-v
- Rating-Value, a - aerated, c - cellar, NR - Not Recommended)</i></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">TASTINGS:</span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>GÉRARD
BERTRAND CAP INSULA 2013, Midi, France, 13.5%
XD xg/L, #474973
$17.00 (Tasted December 9, 2016)</b></span><span style="color: #333333; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><br />
</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span>
</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP5XImAbqVeMOtD8mGp0WuwvWQodee28_Rz1Vfqb57-EvEve15k03bifre5Y6fa7Go_Gh9TlSYTzuqXIYchcPIOWwarkqHt8qcLAP7U74bwKhzJiz47orA_T7ys9vdF1kyzzV7/s1600/Cap+Insula+2013+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP5XImAbqVeMOtD8mGp0WuwvWQodee28_Rz1Vfqb57-EvEve15k03bifre5Y6fa7Go_Gh9TlSYTzuqXIYchcPIOWwarkqHt8qcLAP7U74bwKhzJiz47orA_T7ys9vdF1kyzzV7/s200/Cap+Insula+2013+.jpg" width="58" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on November 12, 2016. Rated
90 by </span><a href="http://winespectator.com/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Kim Marcus</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">, (August 31, 2015) </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></i></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i>My notes: </i></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">A blend of Grenache,
Syrah and Mourvèdre. A fine scent of blackberry edged with gunpowder, enough to
add tang to the fruit. A swirl rides high on the sides smooth without tears
until receding nearer the meniscus. The first sip senses a thin bodied berry
with appreciable tannin that quickly dries the palate. The finish uses this
dryness to extend the flavours to develop this into a pleasurable solo sipper. A
deep royal ruby shines under a strong light. Now three years in the cellar and
may do another term. Serve with a thinly sliced meat selection – or have with a
cheese, pepperoni, anchovy pizza. 89</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.clayhousewines.com/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>CLAYHOUSE</b></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014 , Paso Robles, California, 13.5% D
5g/L, #057869 $17.00
(Tasted December 18, 2016)</b></span></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPPY83oAiwNvliHYaCd451KSLcDnCHX0wtiJs7GGFOdW6G9v3UNMAhGpK2wL99I06JDG4jN7PT-76phBvkhwBasRDeMEB0PxGn5h9FlCEW12J5IQaS8HTbPf1072I7wiOhjjIQ/s1600/Claymore+Cab+Sauv+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPPY83oAiwNvliHYaCd451KSLcDnCHX0wtiJs7GGFOdW6G9v3UNMAhGpK2wL99I06JDG4jN7PT-76phBvkhwBasRDeMEB0PxGn5h9FlCEW12J5IQaS8HTbPf1072I7wiOhjjIQ/s200/Claymore+Cab+Sauv+2014.JPG" width="61" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on November
12, 2016</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>My notes:</i></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "liberation serif" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i> </i></span></span><span style="font-family: "liberation serif" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i>From a deep ruby there’s a soft blackberry/currant scent accented by a
light tang. Fruit is slowly replaced by a light herbal nose. </i></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i>A stiff swirl
leaves a thin film hanging, in slow motion, a rim of tears. A sip displays berries,
a parching tannin and in the background a noticeable brightness.</i></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i>The brightness remains as fruit and acid
fade. Medium-bodied to go with sweet figs. Reserved flavours to match veal scaloppini,
side bacon piled on a toasted bun, rib steak or liver & onions. Not an
investment to cellar – more of a drink now – as in a festive crowd.</i></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i>83</i></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i> </i></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large; margin: 0px;"><i> </i></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>DANDELION LIONESS OF MCLAREN VALE SHIRAZ 2014, South Australia, </b></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>14.5%
XD 2g/L, #357475
$21.95 (Tasted December 14, 2016)</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC4C1MXzfr4EK5QMC7VQxTytXRSgra3_ngb1QrPfvXUMu-LcxPMA8d-UunUX95vK1RuH8RjulvtIKej0HqATO-a-e7KYrBqCyNPmt81eVOmEzl1hDjJVfvjV-6f2Zra4Unx57H/s1600/Dandelion.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC4C1MXzfr4EK5QMC7VQxTytXRSgra3_ngb1QrPfvXUMu-LcxPMA8d-UunUX95vK1RuH8RjulvtIKej0HqATO-a-e7KYrBqCyNPmt81eVOmEzl1hDjJVfvjV-6f2Zra4Unx57H/s200/Dandelion.JPG" width="48" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on October 15, 2016 and rated 91 by </span><a href="http://vinous.com/" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Josh Reynolds</span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> , March 2016.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>My notes:</i></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "liberation serif" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i>Smooth
as silk and having a combination of cherry and raspberry with polite warmth and a mild spice. </i></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i>If one prefers a mild bitterness forego aerating - personally that’s
my preference. A swirl quickly brings a ring of tears. A long finish retains a
smooth tannin and the flavour of fresh berries. A bright but deep ruby colours
the bowl adding a cheery attitude for sipping. Pair with beef tenderloin,
rib eye steak or rare beef hamburger. Cellaring several years could increase depth but a delicious drink now.
90 </i></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>TESSELLAE OLD VINES
GRENACHE/SYRAH/MOURVÈDRE CÔTES DU ROUSSILLON 2014, Midi, France, 14.5%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>D</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>2g/L, #343517</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>$18.95</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>(Tasted December 17, 2016)</b></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvba4tjmyJBLS-2JsjvIkroJcTe0MnSeHDEC9AsAgmTZ01TXW4umjT5guJlFJJBX14hAl7zrZXjV8xxCSlGcLg1Xq_QzdFwFwSG7n_PK2UcfPDmkFNwFqMswrojgiFV6LJIti2/s200/Tessellse+Old+Vines+2014.JPG" width="65" /></i></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i>Released by Vintages on
September 3, 2016. </i></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i>Rated 90 by </i></span><a href="http://robertparker.com/" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i>Robert Parker</i></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i> (July 2015)
and </i></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i>a 92 by </i></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.nataliemaclean.com/wine-reviews/tessellae-old-vines-grenache-syrah-mourvedre-2014/232143" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i>Natalie MacLean</i></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>. My notes: A blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre aged in concrete before bottling. Mourvèdre has been an outstanding blending component in my view as early as </i></span><a href="http://tinyurl.com/huly8bf" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>September 2008</i></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i> - when tasting entry level wines individually then introducing Mourv</i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>è</i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>dre. The purpose was to see if low price wines could be improved. This blend has a parching texture, flat with a touch of bitterness. A swirl brings a few tears that run quickly then show a thin film building and dropping. Aerating had little effect - a touch of fresh plum and mildly tart cherry pit remained in both tasting. A meal red better paired with rare steaks and tenderloins - beef Wellington in particular. Cellaring potential has come and gone. 84 </i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">MÉNAGE À TROIS SILK RED BLEND 2014, Lodi,
California, 13.5% D 13g/L,
#462853 $13.95 (Tasted November 27, 2016)</span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqIOSeTzd-Roka02DbcE7ebD4MsKJlpiDAXBdO22Qa_kUgtuR4sl8HoESeDP5sZ6pDqEjAvd7NqnuqCT7T6JE2eedawlTK8m62Wz1r7IvffHyUPdmCvb_qLS7mnRWO4UaSlinr/s200/Menage+a+Tros+2014.JPG" width="59" /></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">A General listing
produced by </span><a href="http://www.menageatroiswines.com/" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Trinchero Family Estates</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> .</span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></i></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><i>My notes:
A blend of Pinot Noir, Malbec, and Petite Sirah. An ebony tinted ruby which swirls a smooth
film gradually separating into a lacy pattern.
There’s a slight sting to the nose changing a soft plum to a crushed
blackberry. The first sip retains a brightness while laying a chalky satin that
mellows to a warm finish. An economical social sipper to start or end a
welcoming socializer. Pair with beef sausage, Italian pizzas, minute steaks and
similar entrées - making this a modest
to casual party ready gathering. 83</i></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>H J. FABRE BARREL
SELECTION MALBEC 2014, Patagonia,
Argentina, 14.5% XD 2g/L,
#455741 $18.95 (Tasted December 20, 2016)</b></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy1OaH6_-ik_xtuOQ80l3oU1_bzSThItDjgj_fqk7M2BaXw7etNYm-CU7HswL4fggiWdM8_CjmSZHDOKnfe3-X0a1xjfbQMl2KNN537d_v6CYxR634zFYUEWPVe3ncRzWRyGmn/s200/H+J+Farre+2014.JPG" width="50" /></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Released by Vintages on
October 29, 2016. Awarded a Gold Medal
by Decanter World Wine Awards 2015.</span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i>My notes:</i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i> </i></span><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">A warm nutty vanilla scent, before and after aerating - and no noticeable change to a dry, tangy blackberry flavour. The tang persists going into a long soft textured finish. Effects of aerating begins to show - softer while brightening a tad. A swirl leaves a noticeable film that sticks releasing long legs - a tad slower when aerated - from a loaded rim. Suitable paired with an assortment of sliced meats, a mix of roasted entrees or sipping sociably. Quaff to demonstrate an interesting an interesting balance - a value for its price. Has potential in the cellar. 90</span> </i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; clear: left; color: black; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRQIr11Hi7W8VCXLWzrHGZkTPwTiZ2C49A-LaKj2IQbFOcJVGF3PtV4ZaShJAIH9eIuzv4NLYYwefIMTeWUe3nXChx8FOorikoDbNgb_s6soHuq3gYWTNNHKDlYfkP06W13_f/s200/Santa+Carolina+Petit+Verdot+2013.JPG" width="57" /></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>SANTA CAROLINA GRAN RESERVA PETIT VERDOT 2013, Valle del Rapel, Chile, 14.5% D 5g/L, #00784 $15.95 (Tasted December 13, 2016)</b></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on July 9, 2016. </span><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My Notes: The distinctive nose can a tiebreaker as the initial sip lays a full blackberry spread and adds an herbal bouquet plus drying tannin. Aerating reduced both the intensity and herbal edge improving overall balance and is recommended. Pair with spicy ribs and savoury stews rather than going solo. The colour is an opaque ruby darkened to exaggerate a medium bodied texture. The combination of primary terroir elements - body, flavour and texture - carries into a long finish. Although three years in the cellar has softened an earlier robustness another few years could likely benefit. 87</span></i></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>JOSH CELLARS CABERNET
SAUVIGNON 2014, Hopland, California, 13.5%
D 10g/L, #461053 $16.45*
(Tasted December 11, 2016) </b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4APQniUr0c7zB7_bUsNEQ1LDZrlx-SwsTR9MyKNfBYtgu8tq63_WbxOL-E84NPrAaapsMvNBuIooxnr9WTojEKnSthA5clFZr0Bac73pYP994KJ_BMjlVm9W5b141n7mhLFy6/s200/Josh.JPG" width="63" /></i></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4APQniUr0c7zB7_bUsNEQ1LDZrlx-SwsTR9MyKNfBYtgu8tq63_WbxOL-E84NPrAaapsMvNBuIooxnr9WTojEKnSthA5clFZr0Bac73pYP994KJ_BMjlVm9W5b141n7mhLFy6/s1600/Josh.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><i>A General listing made
by WJ Deutsch & Sons and reduced from $17.95 until November 27, 2016. </i></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><i>My notes: </i></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i>A deep
ruby with a faint fruit, mostly soft berry, and scent. The rim partially
fragments before showing a few fast tears. A thin bodied red with a finish that
retains a bright berry, a light tannin to dry the palate and a latent soft sweetness
that adds pleasure from a reserved body. I preferred quaffing to reinforce the
texture and fruit. Have as a sipper or with mushroom stuffed pastries, a buffet
of Italian meats or entrée of veal scaloppini and grilled cherry tomatoes.
It was adequate with a roast pork tenderlon. A drink now. 84</i></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><i> </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><i></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;">CARNIVOR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014, Modesto, California, 14.0% D 8g/L. #392647 $17.45 (T</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">asted December 5, 2016)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><i></i><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span></b></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51-0jK6yYnWMR5oXZNt-MGPezO1kw9eMTP67LT-J4FmdK_xiRwGvRMDZZL3SDsL0r2qvrzWDU8KWWMPVCWGSPRBT_Jr9flnmPvcHv-sNYcIeN9knUwkzJ-FSpcT7NQ62C8hJS/s1600/Carnivor+Cab+Sauv+2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><i><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51-0jK6yYnWMR5oXZNt-MGPezO1kw9eMTP67LT-J4FmdK_xiRwGvRMDZZL3SDsL0r2qvrzWDU8KWWMPVCWGSPRBT_Jr9flnmPvcHv-sNYcIeN9knUwkzJ-FSpcT7NQ62C8hJS/s200/Carnivor+Cab+Sauv+2014.jpg" style="font-size: x-large;" width="56" /></i></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51-0jK6yYnWMR5oXZNt-MGPezO1kw9eMTP67LT-J4FmdK_xiRwGvRMDZZL3SDsL0r2qvrzWDU8KWWMPVCWGSPRBT_Jr9flnmPvcHv-sNYcIeN9knUwkzJ-FSpcT7NQ62C8hJS/s1600/Carnivor+Cab+Sauv+2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i>A</i></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i> General listing.</i></span></span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i>My notes: A t</i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i>hin
version of a classic Cabernet Sauvignon having colour, texture, body and
flavours – but each being ‘thin’. Serve as a starter at an open bar with an open
buffet of stuffed mushrooms, Italian meats and assorted hard cheeses. Pair with
</i></span><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><i>grilled beef slices or savoury stews. Cellar multiples for occasions of guests
dropping by football finals. Colour is a charcoal hued ruby and the initial sip
carries with a dryness touched with a subtle sweetness. Finish is short
encouraging the next quaff. 85</i></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>B</b></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>AILLY
LAPIERRE RÉSERVE BRUT CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE NV,</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Burgundy, France, 12.0%</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>XD</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>11g/L,</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>
</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>#991562</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>$19.95</b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>(Tasted December 21, 2016)</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">
</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKI4wjYBo0wlrizpjTW_T30NX0inDXR1T1FaaM1ZMwY6U9FUz_W0_jCn9j3AI_Ar-ryoDlRjWNCnqOaYyOyd7CWsIxxXeSx7KgCxNyE_bLVECK7vozD9W7-6VKlx3jni_BvnF/s1600/Baileys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKI4wjYBo0wlrizpjTW_T30NX0inDXR1T1FaaM1ZMwY6U9FUz_W0_jCn9j3AI_Ar-ryoDlRjWNCnqOaYyOyd7CWsIxxXeSx7KgCxNyE_bLVECK7vozD9W7-6VKlx3jni_BvnF/s200/Baileys.jpg" width="63" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Released by Vintages on November 12, 2016 and a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay and Aligoté.</span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></i></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>My notes: Slowly loosening the knobby cork led to
an explosion and a brief spray. A collection of bubbles large and small settled
quickly as tilting the bottle slowly filled glasses. Viscosity was light, foam
dissipated quickly and refreshed the palate with a short, crabapple, spritz finish.
Nose was absent of aroma – just the tender nip of acids. Quaff and slosh
liberally to enjoy a brief action and cooling saturation. Sip liberally amid conversation
on a warm sunny patio or accompanied with mixed buffet of cheese and shellfish.
87</i></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<div>
</div>
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">
</span></span></span></span></div>
</div>
Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-73502926483393814432016-11-01T00:30:00.000-04:002016-12-29T12:50:16.287-05:00November 2016 wines - 11 Tasted of 11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Fall Colours, Erin, Ontario</i></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJbSvxsu_790Rl8dG2MBye9GTnja_y9g-JtkwvCRtb2hEI_ULHvbwbCDRkC-iJ8aHjvXv1SVZWl41TBaR2ZKAEQfMGZDjT0M2OkSLjR0H-GbHdTRDEjTc1z9fuMwEJwzuXU7Sb/s1600/Fall+Colours+4+%252716+4x6+140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJbSvxsu_790Rl8dG2MBye9GTnja_y9g-JtkwvCRtb2hEI_ULHvbwbCDRkC-iJ8aHjvXv1SVZWl41TBaR2ZKAEQfMGZDjT0M2OkSLjR0H-GbHdTRDEjTc1z9fuMwEJwzuXU7Sb/s640/Fall+Colours+4+%252716+4x6+140.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br />Cheers, Ww</span></i></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"></span></i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br />LINEUP: Reds, Whites and Bubblies</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><br />
<ul>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNFDzd6qpfqTiCM7ut6Q5PdVw7gbjeq_rD_xaPWGnvA0WZJkX3RrynS_Q8PVV8BsYPLr33fv8VIHl__NcVkue3kVKTJ9_E_e_cNpupz5pdm7N6Ho_pg7Tx8_74ISnx0SBLngzy/s1600/Fall+Colours+5+%252716+4x6+140.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNFDzd6qpfqTiCM7ut6Q5PdVw7gbjeq_rD_xaPWGnvA0WZJkX3RrynS_Q8PVV8BsYPLr33fv8VIHl__NcVkue3kVKTJ9_E_e_cNpupz5pdm7N6Ho_pg7Tx8_74ISnx0SBLngzy/s320/Fall+Colours+5+%252716+4x6+140.JPG" width="320" /></span></a>
<li><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, 91-1 -- V, Clare + Coonawarra Valleys, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=142398&ITEM_NUMBER=142398&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">142398</span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> $24.95</span></i></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Sledgehammer Zinfandel 2014, 90-2 -- G, California, USA, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=230466&ITEM_NUMBER=230466&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">230466</span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> $16.95</span></i></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Heirloom The Velvet Fog Pinot Noir 2015, 87 -- V, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, </span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">#</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=464693&ITEM_NUMBER=464693&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">464693</span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> $24.95</span></i></span></b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i></i></span><ul></ul>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>ZIG ZAG ZIN Zinfandel 2013, 86 -- V, Ukiah, California, #</i></b></span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=039982&ITEM_NUMBER=039982&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>039982</i></b></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i> $22.95</i></b></span></span></li>
<li><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Montecillo Crianza Tempranillo 2011, 84a -- G, Rioja, Spain, #</b></span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=144493&ITEM_NUMBER=144493&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>144493</b></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> *13.10</b></span></span></i></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><b><i>de Bortoli GS Pinot Noir 2015, 82 -- V, Yarra Valley, Australia, #</i></b><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=015511&ITEM_NUMBER=015511&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>015511</i></b></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i> $19.95</i></b></span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";">
</span></div>
<ul>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<div>
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwAUti1XuUIl21lyXBwYkfp9M-cnNkOb7nSkTofEs6rV-9ryDJ5X_05B-gvVEL-txykzgTnYc95GE9TQDPn2ttn1o94Aj4DtzYp3nWljH_76PsN2C4kJFaTVW4uPORDn_OJhTj/s1600/Fall+Colours+3+%252716+4x6+140.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
</a></span></div>
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">
</span>
<br />
<ul>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1KPtEHBiplIDjhqVK_MXLlGYlifmU57QU1ehTXETCDOrbTBevNH0LE7zfGq-73sfj8xdakPaoSnrJksI1A8waob7sgBrZowBmM_P09ay6RhkknUAMir7d9dDfOTTfL6ZvWzys/s1600/Fall+Colours+4+%252716+4x6+140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1KPtEHBiplIDjhqVK_MXLlGYlifmU57QU1ehTXETCDOrbTBevNH0LE7zfGq-73sfj8xdakPaoSnrJksI1A8waob7sgBrZowBmM_P09ay6RhkknUAMir7d9dDfOTTfL6ZvWzys/s320/Fall+Colours+4+%252716+4x6+140.JPG" width="320" /></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Jean-Michel Sorbe Quincy 2014, 86 -- V, Loire, France, #</i></span></b></span><span style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=608877&ITEM_NUMBER=608877&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>608877</i></span></span></b></a></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i> $17.25</i></span></span></b></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Famiglia Bianchi Chardonnay 2015, 86 -- V, Mendoza, Argentina, #</b></span></i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=001461&ITEM_NUMBER=001461&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>001461</b></span></i></a><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b> $17.95</b></span></i></div>
</li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Mount Brown Estates Pinot Gris 2015, 86 -- V, Waipara, New Zealand, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=466037&ITEM_NUMBER=466037&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">466037</span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> $18.95</span></i></span></b></i></span></div>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">La Cala Vermentina di Sardegna 2015, 85 -- V, Sardinia, Italy, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=627067&ITEM_NUMBER=627067&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">627067</span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> $15.95</span></i></span></i></span></b></i></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br /></i></b></span>
<br />
<ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSDK02CR6UnY6nZiINXUYNypnuIAo26_9PY4l2IXvKtEW6DzobnMOvpU5Aeis0_Eo-gd1xEL8IbzRuS70CZuxrENkYwz2tEEvUF7Cossa7xZhZ2WCLPNmnTjieyl2REpr1RJ1z/s1600/Fall+Colours+6+%252716+4x6+140.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSDK02CR6UnY6nZiINXUYNypnuIAo26_9PY4l2IXvKtEW6DzobnMOvpU5Aeis0_Eo-gd1xEL8IbzRuS70CZuxrENkYwz2tEEvUF7Cossa7xZhZ2WCLPNmnTjieyl2REpr1RJ1z/s320/Fall+Colours+6+%252716+4x6+140.JPG" width="320" /></span></a><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Bohigas Reserva Brut Cava NV, 86 -- V, Penedes, Spain, #</span><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=401216&ITEM_NUMBER=402216&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">401216</span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> $17.95</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></i></span></li>
</ul>
<i style="font-size: x-large;"></i><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<div>
<i style="font-size: x-large;"><i style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br /></i></i></div>
<i style="font-size: x-large;">
</i>
<br />
<div>
<i style="font-size: x-large;"><i style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br /></i></i></div>
<i style="font-size: x-large;">
</i>
<br />
<div>
<i style="font-size: x-large;"><i style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br /></i></i></div>
<i style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">
</span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><br /></span></i></span></b></span>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>(V- Vintages, G-General, O-Other, r-v - Rating-Value, a - aerated, c - cellar, NR - Not recommended)</i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
<b style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>
<b style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">TASTINGS:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><b><a href="http://www.heirloomvineyards.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">HEIRLOOM THE VELVET FOG PINOT NOIR 2015</span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> , Adelaide Hills, South Australia, 13.5% XD 2g/L, #464693 $24.95 (Tasted November 2, 2016)</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br /></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpLRvbXYKSJFVWLhjcrxaS0RhGTJz8rslM3WK3qAKEaAFXCfWF30fs5dKB8fhGWk0lRefA9KocPvRrem9XkByCUBPQWTINGK7pUY4o3yq7m64WBjmzSAzt0HIwpeuA8xm2-EeQ/s1600/Heirloom+The+Velvet+Fog.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpLRvbXYKSJFVWLhjcrxaS0RhGTJz8rslM3WK3qAKEaAFXCfWF30fs5dKB8fhGWk0lRefA9KocPvRrem9XkByCUBPQWTINGK7pUY4o3yq7m64WBjmzSAzt0HIwpeuA8xm2-EeQ/s200/Heirloom+The+Velvet+Fog.JPG" width="57" /></span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on September 17, 2016</span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">. My notes: Swirling lays a moderate film that sheds a curtain of swollen tears. The first sip combines mild aromas of fresh earth, sour cherries and stewed rhubarb. Sharp on the tongue and tangy from sip to swallow this needs a buffet: cheeses, sliced Italian meats and roasted mushrooms, rather than tasting solo. Quaff to balance brightness with fruit. Also pair with roast lamb, pork or a savoury stew. Those preferring a prominent tartness would enjoy this red. I suggest decanting, aerating or opening a day ahead. 87</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>FAMIGLIA BIANCHI CHARDONNAY 2015, Mendoza, Argentina, 14.0% D 9g/L, #001461 $17.95 (Tasted November 3, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span></b></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><br /></b></span>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV389i6F24PaT9wgBAoDaBg5MmjFVKR6aluh5Pd6x0Zh0OMMuNRqkmf2RTQWWHhLehmg75bvgaVnJy-GFMRgbN-wXNVX2SpVUVwj42BV04JwWZ1VoOsoTpLCvAlTFZWxLZAX3m/s1600/Famiglia+Bianchi+2015.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV389i6F24PaT9wgBAoDaBg5MmjFVKR6aluh5Pd6x0Zh0OMMuNRqkmf2RTQWWHhLehmg75bvgaVnJy-GFMRgbN-wXNVX2SpVUVwj42BV04JwWZ1VoOsoTpLCvAlTFZWxLZAX3m/s200/Famiglia+Bianchi+2015.JPG" width="60" /></span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on May 14, 2016. </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My notes: Mid yellow and a thin film flowing delayed tears introduces this delicate chard. Chilled to 11oC a frigid nose releases a refreshing aroma partly hiding a fragile orange blossom and passion fruit scent. Medium-bodied, tangy, youthful flavours stretches a verbal interpretation. Character builds with each sip. A partner to green salads or strawberry, white grapes, mango and egg custard combos. Serve with grilled trout or black cod. A dry drink now - keep below 14oC. 86</span></i></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><b><a href="http://www.wakefieldwines.com/wine-collection/jaraman/cabernet-sauvignon/2013" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">WAKEFIELD JARAMAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013</span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> , Clare + Coonawarra Valleys, 14.5% D 6g/L, #142398 $24.95 (Tasted November 6, 2016)</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span></b></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><br /></b></span>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKmJ-RsKTvdo8xbafsWab2viAUQNDOYcl7zFq91kCFqhwT_6JBIy4_dqJXc_wejOlAo35NoeSDqNzT9mlCawc8_P7MXK54wrE-ssvfYNOLk9vdFU4uYh1Z6AqYuSys-zQgkWW/s1600/Wakefield+Jaraman+CS+2013.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKmJ-RsKTvdo8xbafsWab2viAUQNDOYcl7zFq91kCFqhwT_6JBIy4_dqJXc_wejOlAo35NoeSDqNzT9mlCawc8_P7MXK54wrE-ssvfYNOLk9vdFU4uYh1Z6AqYuSys-zQgkWW/s200/Wakefield+Jaraman+CS+2013.JPG" width="55" /></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on October 1, 2016. </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My notes: A deep ruby, cherry & charcoal hued expressing the density of the crushed grape. A moderate film covers the glass, sticks then accumulates sufficient volume to round a rim and drop a veil of tears. The bite of blackberry balances the freshness of the fruit. A pronounced bite comes on the first sip... as well as a lasting layer of tannin as a finish. Primarily a rare beef red especially for those that enjoy excitement mellowed by their prime rib. 91 </span></i></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">ZIG ZAG ZIN ZINFANDEL 2013, Ukiah, California, 14.5% D 10g/L, #039982 $22.95 (Tasted November 7, 2016)</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span></b></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span></b></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><br /></b></span>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA4WuR2cU-MDdm0CGeZHz0n_LfWpgD_c2xpcvZXqJT1UKtXso_n5y8250oc7ClaDhBO3N6hlWB2BW9eORN5aOcDqWLAt0uOmIoObpHNbMgevoMApvbOl_tbWXoYUpDhMOaW70S/s1600/Zig+Zag+Zin+2013+Zinfandel.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA4WuR2cU-MDdm0CGeZHz0n_LfWpgD_c2xpcvZXqJT1UKtXso_n5y8250oc7ClaDhBO3N6hlWB2BW9eORN5aOcDqWLAt0uOmIoObpHNbMgevoMApvbOl_tbWXoYUpDhMOaW70S/s200/Zig+Zag+Zin+2013+Zinfandel.JPG" width="51" /></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on August 6, 2016. </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My notes: A tinge of purple changes the ruby to a more regal tint. The film rapidly coats the glass dropping a sheet followed by columns of tears. An appealing smooth silk touch from the first sip, extra dry and warm on the initial swallow with 'staying power'. A purple plum and earth-edged aroma with sociable acid to balance a latent freshness. Have with a buffet of seared appetizers, bacon wrapped petit potatoes or stuffed mushrooms or well done to rare prime rib. Aeration flattens </span></i></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">body and finish so is not recommended. Past it? 86</span></i></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"></span></i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">SLEDGEHAMMER ZINFANDEL 2014, California, USA, 14.9% D 13g/L, #230466 $16.95 (Tasted November 10, 2016)</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi497hAr73XOYQiM-mzJoErF98uHpiCqTGtFu4YyYpi1-IakUEWbXNpSO-u97SPy8Mke-EaqlRpy_A_dEexyGt8C4bsgHQwglC0xXp_lQQslJ-ED1pCfpc5GwuPVExwWHLCsnSd/s1600/Sledgehammer+Zinfandel+2014.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi497hAr73XOYQiM-mzJoErF98uHpiCqTGtFu4YyYpi1-IakUEWbXNpSO-u97SPy8Mke-EaqlRpy_A_dEexyGt8C4bsgHQwglC0xXp_lQQslJ-ED1pCfpc5GwuPVExwWHLCsnSd/s200/Sledgehammer+Zinfandel+2014.JPG" width="60" /></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A General listing: </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My notes: 'Big, bold and persistent' according to the label. The smoothness is illustrated by a firm film and rounded buildup on the glass. Tears are slow to form clinging together then separating as single columns. Colour is a deep ruby and flavours of blackberry, raspberry and ripe cherries blend together evenly. A clean tartness is balanced by a touch of sugar and ripe fullness. A swallow washes then coats the palate with a light chalk. The sweetness is noticeable - one that encourages nibbling and discussion although suits pairing with meaty entrees: grilled ribs back or side, prime rib and savoury flank steak. Consume soon after purchase - may cellar several years. 90</span></i></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>MOUNT BROWN ESTATES PINOT GRIS 2015, Waipara, New Zealand, 13.5% D 4g/L, #466037 $18.95 (Tasted November 2, 2016)</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br /></b></span></span>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtEUbsHOVyGWMgDtE9o1NBDJmcZcoefk2OgORCMnUFa9Fx5u18W8ejSOuUHX-mSqgIHHxrJ4hyphenhyphenvmJqP79mwusK2_YVo8Q9ZiXBfZakGiyQhqBJyTLXF68n-Zx8rAGamwaYqZAu/s1600/Mount+Brown+Pinot+Gris+2015.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtEUbsHOVyGWMgDtE9o1NBDJmcZcoefk2OgORCMnUFa9Fx5u18W8ejSOuUHX-mSqgIHHxrJ4hyphenhyphenvmJqP79mwusK2_YVo8Q9ZiXBfZakGiyQhqBJyTLXF68n-Zx8rAGamwaYqZAu/s200/Mount+Brown+Pinot+Gris+2015.JPG" width="56" /></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on October 15, 2016. Rated 91 by </span><a href="http://wineorbit.co.nz/" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Sam Kim</span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> (November 2015).</span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> My notes: A slightly tarnished mid yellow that leaves a thin film hanging from a fragmenting rim. Aromas of pear with a hint of fresh caramel gives this a distinct character - something to get used to. Multiple sips form a silk lining, adds a warm finish and prolongs the first flavours. Pinot Gris sippers will take a moment to sense each not-so-subtle difference - or pair with grilled scallops or shrimp and cheesy pastas. Sweet and succulent now with potential to develop more intensity over several years. 86</span></i></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">BOHIGAS RESERVA BRUT CAVA NV, Penedes, Spain, 12.0% XD 4g/L, #401216 $17.95 (Tasted October 23, 2016)</span></b><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfi-tvfTyr40Jf5QHcjWPmbPWQxfqvdoPLr5XFbz-20syW6Wnlr_rOz6enkttfdaV6_yjazKD_iKxFa5kd95ujbKWDZ5rCvxcE0tuZhSa5e3JvtasILkznaS3z2I2t-s9iquCv/s1600/Bohigas+Brut+Cava+Reserve+NV.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfi-tvfTyr40Jf5QHcjWPmbPWQxfqvdoPLr5XFbz-20syW6Wnlr_rOz6enkttfdaV6_yjazKD_iKxFa5kd95ujbKWDZ5rCvxcE0tuZhSa5e3JvtasILkznaS3z2I2t-s9iquCv/s200/Bohigas+Brut+Cava+Reserve+NV.JPG" width="64" /></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages (unknown). </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> My notes: On pouring, foam rises with a lively effervescence. An aroma of mild grasses and slight Bosc pear rises from a crystal mid yellow, a playground for continuous streams of fine bubbles. Quaffing compresses the spritz bursting and forcing bubbles into a tangy frenzy then swallowing heightens the dryness, parching the throat to start a short finish. Keep chilled (10oC). Serve with a party buffet - plates of garlic shrimp, Italian meats, bacon wrapped asparagus or scallops, hard cheeses. crackers and hummus. Shockingly dry for a toasting bubbly. Bottle weight is 1.75lbs. Drink now. 86</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></i></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">LA CALA VERMENTINO DI SARDEGNA 2015, Sardinia, Italy, 14.0% XD 2g/L, #627067 $15.95 (Tasted November 14, 2016)</span></b><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjAgZddNou0C_UHwdi4yOw_0Ece2ISxOKbt2O5r9MhMbkv8q0fDleNwpWF4DUAfvB55viiwEWYfzc1RvZVPMepPHAuJnFDi08rTLsu-Dl0jOPr_AHVuSHaRokVZwlQQ0J55EOz/s1600/La+Cala+Vermentina+2015.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjAgZddNou0C_UHwdi4yOw_0Ece2ISxOKbt2O5r9MhMbkv8q0fDleNwpWF4DUAfvB55viiwEWYfzc1RvZVPMepPHAuJnFDi08rTLsu-Dl0jOPr_AHVuSHaRokVZwlQQ0J55EOz/s200/La+Cala+Vermentina+2015.JPG" width="55" /></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on October 15, 2016. </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> My notes: Produced from 100% Vermentino grapes. Produced from 100% Vermentino grapes. A bold lemon presence brightens and broadens a straw and apple scent - delay the sniff for a delicate floral note. The first sip says lemon balancing a tart crabapple to prolong a sharp extra dry finish. An added mineral accent suits a variety of shellfish done in a buttery sauce; scallops, shrimp or mussels - also grilled sole, cod, pistachio crusted trout and clam chowder. Not quite a solo social sipper but satisfying with a mixed buffet of hard cheeses, Italian meat 'coins or cubes' and greens. 85</span></i></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i>
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-michel-sorbe-2014-quincy"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">JEAN-MICHEL
SORBE QUINCY 2014</span></b></a></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"> , Loire, France, 12.5%
D 4g/L, #608877 $17.25 (Tasted December 13, 2016)</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRwEcqdxi0nQJEGkPtV8O5cJBWbzNeCY2G2HJ5wUnZPbA86yM_-tuvUNPPZnOYi5TGAdWq_UyM7lp18op_9KUzyi875Q77W3P8VyeR10eZ97tYExlh91JpOio5cIUha26FjX2/s1600/Jean+Michel+Sorbe+Quincy+2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRwEcqdxi0nQJEGkPtV8O5cJBWbzNeCY2G2HJ5wUnZPbA86yM_-tuvUNPPZnOYi5TGAdWq_UyM7lp18op_9KUzyi875Q77W3P8VyeR10eZ97tYExlh91JpOio5cIUha26FjX2/s200/Jean+Michel+Sorbe+Quincy+2014.JPG" width="58" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on April 30, 2016. </span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My notes:</span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>A fragile yellow</i></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> with a delicate apricot aroma slowly accumulating in the bowl. A swirl
lays a thin film that quickly fragments from the rim and shows tiny scatterings
where tears normally flow. A sauvignon blanc on the vegetable side than fruit from
the first swallow – maintain at 11oC for a refreshing sipper or seafood companion.
Flavours advance well at the start only fading after transferring a touch of
sweet</span></i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i>,
of silk and luscious, </i></span><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">balanced with a reserved dryness, light-bodied. A drink now. 86</span></i></span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">
<span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
</span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 18pt; margin: 0px;"><b>DE BORTOLI G.S. PINOT NOIR 2015, Yarra Valley, Australia, 13.5% XD
2g/L, #015511 $19.95 (Tasted December 23, 2016)</b></span></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></span></b>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjClXiue3g6MeHYHSfFLoOtcLg_HaipcZ6-fb6tIbEiRSZhyHeXw-BKD5t8Bp2JSW__-N2hhDoY1ufyzGspx1nGVkVEuIzk9NKUQY-TjFJwV4zh9gOXb8nAxAcSry1aNeN312Al/s1600/de+Bertoli+Pinot+Noir+2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjClXiue3g6MeHYHSfFLoOtcLg_HaipcZ6-fb6tIbEiRSZhyHeXw-BKD5t8Bp2JSW__-N2hhDoY1ufyzGspx1nGVkVEuIzk9NKUQY-TjFJwV4zh9gOXb8nAxAcSry1aNeN312Al/s200/de+Bertoli+Pinot+Noir+2015.JPG" width="60" /></span></a></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Released by Vintages on October 15, 2016. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My notes: There’s a slight smoke to a light cherry nose. The film
sticks then drops as a veil laying down a lacy pattern. Light to the lips with
an expanding cherry flavour and dry and warm with a touch of sweet hidden
behind a delicate silk finish. I’m tempted to drop an ice cube or serve
slightly chilled. Match with chilled strawberries or sliced Italian prosciutto,
fresh oysters or a thin </span><a href="http://www.chowhound.com/recipes/basic-tomato-gazpacho-29595" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">tomato gazpacho</span></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></i></span><i><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">. Plan as a sampler in a tasting of Pinot
Noirs. </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">82</span></span></i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">
<span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
</span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 18pt; margin: 0px;">MONTECILLO CRIANZA TEMPRANILLO 2011, Rioja, Spain, 13.5% D
6g/L, #144493 *$13.10 (Tasted December 24, 2016)</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">
</span>
<br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitAp6MbD6nWhiQ9F_a_laUHzG0WUI0L6ZagSdPpIfWhaOtvp1_hiyScKGjrNa_pcVvBOGX2iGLO8bdK5-uuQOAxCuvZdEJ0P8IKriiUtv4P0TUDRRq-KZIyPAyJc6r9y9dYB0E/s1600/Montecillo+Tempranillo+2011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitAp6MbD6nWhiQ9F_a_laUHzG0WUI0L6ZagSdPpIfWhaOtvp1_hiyScKGjrNa_pcVvBOGX2iGLO8bdK5-uuQOAxCuvZdEJ0P8IKriiUtv4P0TUDRRq-KZIyPAyJc6r9y9dYB0E/s200/Montecillo+Tempranillo+2011.JPG" width="56" /></span></a><v:shape alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDscmfZvE1Tyw3QUc3jKgSjDJyQDLL8HjfY9CvvQ4bZOohUILbbJl2RQZ4IWzEbjJCiMIW6V30p0YDZ8nVlv1hHL5_rJl52YI64YPhHXtyf585ocibmyKxfklxpR8AjneJprPC/s200/Montecillo+Tempranillo+2011.JPG" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDscmfZvE1Tyw3QUc3jKgSjDJyQDLL8HjfY9CvvQ4bZOohUILbbJl2RQZ4IWzEbjJCiMIW6V30p0YDZ8nVlv1hHL5_rJl52YI64YPhHXtyf585ocibmyKxfklxpR8AjneJprPC/s1600/Montecillo+Tempranillo+2011.JPG" id="Picture_x0020_4" o:button="t" o:spid="_x0000_s1026" style="height: 150pt; margin-left: -9.2pt; margin-top: 3187.9pt; mso-position-horizontal-relative: text; mso-position-horizontal: right; mso-position-vertical-relative: text; mso-position-vertical: absolute; mso-wrap-distance-bottom: 0; mso-wrap-distance-left: 9pt; mso-wrap-distance-right: 9pt; mso-wrap-distance-top: 0; mso-wrap-style: square; position: absolute; visibility: visible; width: 42pt; z-index: 251664384;" type="#_x0000_t75" wrapcoords="-386 0 -386 21492 21600 21492 21600 0 -386 0">
<v:imagedata o:title="Montecillo%2BTempranillo%2B2011" src="file:///C:/Users/WILLIA~1/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.jpg">
<w:wrap type="through">
</w:wrap></v:imagedata></v:shape><span style="font-size: 18pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A General listing reduced from $15.10 until November 6, 2016. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i> My
notes: A blend of native Rioja grapes. </i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="color: white;">My notes: A blend of native Rioja grapes. Pours a see-through but
deep cherry skin colour as well as showing a firm film forming a rounded rim
before dropping a ring of tears. Has an aroma of woody fruit with a touch of smoke.
The first sip bites the palate then lays a drying tannin and the smooth taste
of cherry. An acceptable sipper unless your guests prefer a sign of fresh fruit
and/or a touch of sweet. Aerating or decanting mellows a slight bitterness and
is recommended. Have with a cheese table and hors d’oeuvres or with various red
pepper/tomato based Spanish or Italian fare. Already aged five years and likely
at the end of cellaring. A drink now. 84a</span></i></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">
</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";">
<span style="font-size: medium;"></span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
</span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br /></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 18pt; margin: 0px;"></span></span>
<br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 18pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br /></span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 18pt; margin: 0px;">
</span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><u><sub><sup><strike><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></strike></sup></sub></u></i></b>
<b><i><u><sub><sup><strike><br /></strike></sup></sub></u></i></b></span>
<span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
</span><br />
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i>
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "times"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br /></i></span></span></span></span></span>
<br />
<span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"></span><br />Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-65304736725382133362016-10-01T00:30:00.000-04:002016-11-30T10:25:56.448-05:00October 2016 Wines - 12 Tasted of 12<span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Roadside colours: Erin, Ontario</span></i></b></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4suP-BSsNXIGGMrJZcMnUnvjDaFkfu_B1DXcbwXg-zC_SQFZROonM0pOL_fOJNrXuzLM49n_jzlVrOtIcfTnWQC4fzDWHpHomhyphenhyphenn2hScrTt_2EyzTqZ0Brx3GbXxA8MH70d_2/s1600/Fall+Colours+6+%252716+4x6+140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4suP-BSsNXIGGMrJZcMnUnvjDaFkfu_B1DXcbwXg-zC_SQFZROonM0pOL_fOJNrXuzLM49n_jzlVrOtIcfTnWQC4fzDWHpHomhyphenhyphenn2hScrTt_2EyzTqZ0Brx3GbXxA8MH70d_2/s640/Fall+Colours+6+%252716+4x6+140.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>LINEUP:</b> Reds, Whites and Bubblies</span><br />
<ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiiiCEM4NDcg5J0TR9xptHd4xCtOhyvGU1eODmsnZaHVyS6S-ofe34kLquTvsb7E8eX9qfrg3rAnFnl-FMs-Zj8ghRVmfhEEvGYtLLKuqRJeyRk_YZ8dVqo7G0hHdowR477iSZ/s1600/Fall+Colours+5+%252716+4x6+140.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiiiCEM4NDcg5J0TR9xptHd4xCtOhyvGU1eODmsnZaHVyS6S-ofe34kLquTvsb7E8eX9qfrg3rAnFnl-FMs-Zj8ghRVmfhEEvGYtLLKuqRJeyRk_YZ8dVqo7G0hHdowR477iSZ/s320/Fall+Colours+5+%252716+4x6+140.JPG" width="320" /></a>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Lamadrid Single Vineyard Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, 92-2 -- V, Mendoza, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=223206&ITEM_NUMBER=223206&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">223206</a> $19.9</b>5</i></span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Catena Malbec 2014, 91-2 -- V, Mendoza, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=478727&ITEM_NUMBER=478727&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">478727</a> $17.95*</i></span></b> </i></span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Corte Majoli Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2013, 89-1 -- V, Verona, Italy, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=084061&ITEM_NUMBER=084061&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">084061</a> $16.25</i></span></b></i></span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Edge Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, 88 -- V, Napa Valley, USA, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=034223&ITEM_NUMBER=034223&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">034223</a> $37.95</i></span></b> </i></span></b></i></span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni 2013, 86 -- V, Tuscany, Italy, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=145920&ITEM_NUMBER=145920&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">145920</a> *$19.95 </b></i></span> </i></span></b> </i></span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Monte Zovo Sa' Solin Ripasso Valpolicella 2014, 81 -- V, Verona, Italy, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=650713&ITEM_NUMBER=650713&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">650713</a> $17.95</i></span></b> </i></span> </i></span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<ul>
</ul>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JJYLT7XzfC1T8XmyuEY0ElFSZsF7Qt_2D5JDQmoiRud8mg_L3hKojEzq35ZjqENXbae6t-X8CTNXQd3qoqLVjpX5mERioc0f2fVTE2TZpxrTC8Ti9SdK2GOWIL34LBKxuyoM/s1600/Fall+Colours+4+%252716+4x6+140.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JJYLT7XzfC1T8XmyuEY0ElFSZsF7Qt_2D5JDQmoiRud8mg_L3hKojEzq35ZjqENXbae6t-X8CTNXQd3qoqLVjpX5mERioc0f2fVTE2TZpxrTC8Ti9SdK2GOWIL34LBKxuyoM/s320/Fall+Colours+4+%252716+4x6+140.JPG" width="320" /></a>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>La Cappuccina Soave 2014, 92-3 -- V, Verona, Italy, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=081489&ITEM_NUMBER=081489&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">081489</a> $15.95</i></span></b></b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Willow Bridge Estate Dragonfly Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015, 92-2 -- V, Dardanup, Western Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=418368&ITEM_NUMBER=418368&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">418368</a> $16.95</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Southbrook Triomphe Organic Chardonnay 2014 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 91-2 -- V, Ontario, Canada, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=172338&ITEM_NUMBER=172338&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">172338</a> *$18.40 </i></span></b> </b> </i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 90-2 -- V, Marlborough, New Zealand, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=734798&ITEM_NUMBER=734798&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">734798</a> $18.95</b> </i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Errazuriz Aconcagua Costa Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 90-2* -- V, Aconcuaga Costa, Chile, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=462614&ITEM_NUMBER=462614&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">462614</a> $19.95 </i></span></b> </i></span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<ul></ul>
<ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz0-E_Yavl64OPIdZbUexurAaXgy62aM3uvoa5fcJE8Qg0SBddbghzfLqpGSTimhKEmSuGC7YbbZPWLWcODLpV2eGm6u_wkdiQXpttp4Qso3DwwIf3aKF029CAYNeKxKgQdj56/s1600/Fall+Colours+2+%252716+4x6+140.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz0-E_Yavl64OPIdZbUexurAaXgy62aM3uvoa5fcJE8Qg0SBddbghzfLqpGSTimhKEmSuGC7YbbZPWLWcODLpV2eGm6u_wkdiQXpttp4Qso3DwwIf3aKF029CAYNeKxKgQdj56/s320/Fall+Colours+2+%252716+4x6+140.JPG" width="320" /></a>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Ch</i></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>âteau d'Avrillé Crémant de Loire NV, 86 -- V, Loire, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=460808&ITEM_NUMBER=460808&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">460808</a> $17.95</b> </i></span></li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><i>(V - Vintages, G - General, O - Other, r-v - Rating-Value, a - aerated, c - cellar, NR - Not Recommended)</i></span></i></span></span></div>
<ul>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i></span><br />
<ul>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>TASTINGS:</b><br /><br /><b>ERRAZURIZ ACONCAGUA COSTA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015, Aconcagua Costa, Chile, 13.5% XD 3g/L, #462614 $19.95 (Tasted October 19, 2016)</b></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwmwTlUztmCSMbIKh0BKkIsqSTcHKfNoIqI7XFnM3X11OI4Bo8D-3telaTjjHKk5tJNi-MtB58cSgNh8a21tRf1Kd9AXpMUxrYEs_0y_vHtVLV_ivk_lBkGrTllmiB1Ri9rkr/s1600/Errazuriz+Sauv+Blanc+2015.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwmwTlUztmCSMbIKh0BKkIsqSTcHKfNoIqI7XFnM3X11OI4Bo8D-3telaTjjHKk5tJNi-MtB58cSgNh8a21tRf1Kd9AXpMUxrYEs_0y_vHtVLV_ivk_lBkGrTllmiB1Ri9rkr/s200/Errazuriz+Sauv+Blanc+2015.JPG" width="61" /></a></span>Released by Vintages on September 3, 2016 and rated 90 by <a href="http://robetparker.com/" target="_blank">Luis Gutierrez</a> (December 2015). <i>My notes: In it's first year for serving 2016 brings a freshness found in the terroir, chilled crushing and minimal barrel treatment. A swirl shows a light viscosity leaving a fragmented film running a few slow tears. Served at 9oC there's a grassy but bright nose with delicate pear and Granny Smith accents. A mild acidity leaves the palate extra dry, almost chalky, and just a touch tingly. Paired with seafood, fin or shell, the combination has a unique tasting treat. Nine to 14oC is a range for sipping to pairing. 90 *(if you prefer scrumptious, add 2 more for Flavour&Finish) </i></span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.edgewines.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/13-Edge-Parker-review.pdf" target="_blank">EDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013 </a>, Napa Valley, USA, 14.1% D 8g/L, #034223 $37.95* (Tasted October 30, 2016)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsE4sxaai-ZyY9jJVQl80z9xOsjMc01KtHwxRTQx4KkEQJnIKEx9EiHMv2dGpT1dTSmLkk-jFxEykZYS_R-kB00Qco-P6o38NcI1MRJmI-nfI4g_qjzk7d15Z_s2xFjyu-c1jm/s1600/Edge+Cab+Sauv+2013.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsE4sxaai-ZyY9jJVQl80z9xOsjMc01KtHwxRTQx4KkEQJnIKEx9EiHMv2dGpT1dTSmLkk-jFxEykZYS_R-kB00Qco-P6o38NcI1MRJmI-nfI4g_qjzk7d15Z_s2xFjyu-c1jm/s200/Edge+Cab+Sauv+2013.JPG" width="57" /></a>Released by Vintages on September 17, 2016.<i> My notes: This comes in a classic tapered bottle deeply dimpled, opaque with a uniquely styled label and fonts. Perfect for a dimly lit ambience and a wine sipping crowd. But that's only my view having lived in the under $20 market so long. Labelled Cabernet Sauvignon this is a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot. According to the winery, 'a cutting edge wine' without 'a cutting edge price'. Robert Parker gives it an 89 (October 20, 2015) saying it's meant to be sold at ~$25US* which Vintages translates to $38C. With supply limited it's a windfall for a Canadian retailer, in our case, a monopoly.</i></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Now for tasting: The colour is a royal ruby, dark with a charcoal hue. A swirl lays a moderate film slow to accumulate tears that flow as columns. Dry, a tart bite and warmth carry flavours of sour cherry for a long finish ending with a a woody texture. An acerbic sipper and more of a meal red, went well with a rib steak and likely a T-bone or a savoury beef stew with gravy for depth and sweet yams for variety. Decant an hour before serving and cellar several years to possibly mellow the bite. 88 </i></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>LAMADRID SINGLE VINEYARD RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013, 14.0% XD 4g/L, #223206 $19.95 (Tasted October 5, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOU2VPSRRpzsaaEMHKygSUncp1QQ6RjVm1xoAibwxRU-JG_8W4HTPcm8vAycsCElutVwmlXfTElO7c7Kew7wPAkbchOoeU2TXLVr-t6Am_VJl2WLmSBgbJjVUujIlAwej_Wf1/s1600/Lamadrid+single+cab+sauv+2013.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOU2VPSRRpzsaaEMHKygSUncp1QQ6RjVm1xoAibwxRU-JG_8W4HTPcm8vAycsCElutVwmlXfTElO7c7Kew7wPAkbchOoeU2TXLVr-t6Am_VJl2WLmSBgbJjVUujIlAwej_Wf1/s200/Lamadrid+single+cab+sauv+2013.JPG" width="57" /></a>Released by Vintages on September 17, 2016 and rated 90 by Michael Schachner Wine Enthusiast, (October 2015). <i> My notes: The colour is a charcoal ruby and there's sufficient viscosity to leave columns of firm tears. An aroma of Herb de Province on blackberry soothes the nostrils and carries with it a moderate acid, a light layer of liquorice and a soothing warmth. Sipping slowly lets the flavours penetrate to envelop the experience. Uncork up to a day previous to settle out what could be a dominant chalkiness. Pair with crusted tenderloin, t-bone or savoury stews. 92</i></span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">CORTE MAJOLI RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE 2013, Verona, Italy, 14.0% D 7g/L, #084061 $16.25 (Tasted October 16, 2016)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0jOjhnlu1050naCT0EBuEhyphenhyphen7rMjEaB15DUQPvY9huqlrIH_hdFQUVGseKcBnhf12w5WTGhYLZnkKNPIKuS73j2cMEAm2fhyUOyhhwrxoaSWIDEmJ9GApayLajAYp_faI6o7P/s1600/Corte+Majoli+Valpol+Rip+2013.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0jOjhnlu1050naCT0EBuEhyphenhyphen7rMjEaB15DUQPvY9huqlrIH_hdFQUVGseKcBnhf12w5WTGhYLZnkKNPIKuS73j2cMEAm2fhyUOyhhwrxoaSWIDEmJ9GApayLajAYp_faI6o7P/s200/Corte+Majoli+Valpol+Rip+2013.JPG" width="54" /></a>Released by Vintages on April 2, 2016.<i> My notes: Crushed blackberries combined with a smaller portion of raspberries gives this the warm freshness of ripe fruit. The film slowly collects then drops as a sheet with a few tears - once wetted columns of tears cover the glass. Surprisingly a first sip has considerable tang and adds a dusty covering balanced by a sharp edge. Have with an Italian buffet or better, pair with a T-bone steak medium rare or a beef roast sliced to show pink. This may cellar several more years hopefully revealing the fruit - but then process may have pushed this to the background. 89</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i><br /><b><a href="https://www.willowbridge.com.au/product-category/dragonfly-series/" target="_blank">WILLOW BRIDGE ESTATE DRAGONFLY</a> SAUVIGNON BLANC (66%) SEMILLON (34%) 2015, Dardanup, Western Australia, 12.8% XD 2g/L, #418368 $16.95 (Tasted October 6, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_-oh9PE4noQt9WHfpLWdJXjJrw-nFlzVfq0bDiQwX-QKJ51MPTLWrNHzstpS7PFpwdcGOW3fPzhgyKpLWZ5iEP7nqtBdHD741z7yOzWg_e9YU6cIfGZpscho5qTNJxth9Gv0/s1600/Dragonfly+SB+Sem+2015.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_-oh9PE4noQt9WHfpLWdJXjJrw-nFlzVfq0bDiQwX-QKJ51MPTLWrNHzstpS7PFpwdcGOW3fPzhgyKpLWZ5iEP7nqtBdHD741z7yOzWg_e9YU6cIfGZpscho5qTNJxth9Gv0/s200/Dragonfly+SB+Sem+2015.JPG" width="55" /></a>Released by Vintages on Oct 1, 2016.<i> My notes: A crystal clear yellow that leaves a fragmenting, thin film when swirled. A blend of lime pith and fragrance of apple blossom slowly fills the glass. Pour at 12oC and allow to develop with the ambient warmth - 16oC. Succulent without sweetness - a cool, acidic silk fills the senses as each swallow persists with a lasting dryness. Its intensity carries well to pair with a broad selection of seafood and an attractive price (although Clarkson LCBO) has increased the price $2) adds value as a house white. 92</i></span><br />
<a href="http://www.lacappuccina.it/en/soaves-awards/" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.lacappuccina.it/en/soaves-awards/" target="_blank">LA CAPPUCCINA SOAVE 2014</a>, Verona, Italy, 12.0% D 8g/L, #081489 $15.95 (Tasted October 21, 2016)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4-rIrtirzXj-O-e06IgvJlP3J7VrcR2e5Kdi_UtcRvp09kkW-aYX-M8dXi8GwN1E5sHuWLv9r8FrCp7oa2YEBxpe-T9L6TNvpCAwaZGQ4A813vfyxs0koaN4w0pr8oZQQUeW/s1600/La+Cappuccina+Soave+2014.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4-rIrtirzXj-O-e06IgvJlP3J7VrcR2e5Kdi_UtcRvp09kkW-aYX-M8dXi8GwN1E5sHuWLv9r8FrCp7oa2YEBxpe-T9L6TNvpCAwaZGQ4A813vfyxs0koaN4w0pr8oZQQUeW/s200/La+Cappuccina+Soave+2014.JPG" width="54" /></a>Released by Vintages on August 20, 2016. <i>My notes: Served at 10oC the mid yellow colour shines clean and bright. It's well polished and shows a firm film that suggests the silky texture to come. From the first pour there's a pleasing aroma of banana and apple with a tenable tang and matching flavour. The film soon fragments forming sheets edged with rounded globules that recede - a tilt produces long columns. Well balanced and flexible enough to pair with sliced chicken breast or a variety of seafood. Drink now or cellar several years. 92</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i><br /><b><a href="http://www.southbrook.com/2014_triomphe_chardonnay" target="_blank">SOUTHBROOK TRIOMPHE ORGANIC CHARDONNAY 2014</a> VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada, 13.2% XD 2g/L, #172338 *$22.95 reduced to $18.40 (Tasted October 15, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigs3Ps4c8sH8sAJNZEDAn2CSsUhKxb0GKlNC9uaIqp5TOCTJmg50i7fIvbUCBX2Im4Eq27JqTHqi7QxAPcucaVixNIZLuMeDb2vIh6UqTT2mMEvWYkGeH3Mem2cKOF2wvmuf_D/s1600/Southbrook+Triomphe+Chard+2014.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigs3Ps4c8sH8sAJNZEDAn2CSsUhKxb0GKlNC9uaIqp5TOCTJmg50i7fIvbUCBX2Im4Eq27JqTHqi7QxAPcucaVixNIZLuMeDb2vIh6UqTT2mMEvWYkGeH3Mem2cKOF2wvmuf_D/s200/Southbrook+Triomphe+Chard+2014.JPG" width="54" /></a>Released by Vintages on October 1, 2016.<i> My notes: <a href="http://winealign.com/" target="_blank">Michel Godel</a> (March 10, 2016) gave this a 90 and recommends delaying until 2017 for a taste. The colour is a steely mid yellow, clean and bright. A touch of vanilla to a delicate lemon is pleasing and is an introduction to a long refreshing journey from XD to moderately grassy and full. As the temperature builds there's a lingering soft allure. Chardonnay lovers could sway either side of this organic but the value is right - if the critic's prediction for ageing holds true. 91</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i><br /><b>MONTE ZOVO SA' SOLIN RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA 2014, Verona, Italy, 14.5% D 16g/L, #650713 $17.95 (Tasted October 12, 2016 )</b></span><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFbO45-0srhO5oZNKSpZUYmUZrfHBpmX518BqsdMq1RGtxP5lOzr1lkzoP4XUcubWtqQQSgs9ii5qVwKVBv6mc2tMg00jZsl2WPBw5fo2EUyYZ-agDLVn6UB2u96E8JT14ivij/s1600/Sa+Solin+Montezovo+2014.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFbO45-0srhO5oZNKSpZUYmUZrfHBpmX518BqsdMq1RGtxP5lOzr1lkzoP4XUcubWtqQQSgs9ii5qVwKVBv6mc2tMg00jZsl2WPBw5fo2EUyYZ-agDLVn6UB2u96E8JT14ivij/s200/Sa+Solin+Montezovo+2014.JPG" width="55" /></a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigs3Ps4c8sH8sAJNZEDAn2CSsUhKxb0GKlNC9uaIqp5TOCTJmg50i7fIvbUCBX2Im4Eq27JqTHqi7QxAPcucaVixNIZLuMeDb2vIh6UqTT2mMEvWYkGeH3Mem2cKOF2wvmuf_D/s1600/Southbrook+Triomphe+Chard+2014.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigs3Ps4c8sH8sAJNZEDAn2CSsUhKxb0GKlNC9uaIqp5TOCTJmg50i7fIvbUCBX2Im4Eq27JqTHqi7QxAPcucaVixNIZLuMeDb2vIh6UqTT2mMEvWYkGeH3Mem2cKOF2wvmuf_D/s1600/Southbrook+Triomphe+Chard+2014.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></span><span style="font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on April 1, 2016: <i> My notes: My impression of a ripasso process is of one that </i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i>develops
a soft fullness with a warm cherry depth, pleasing to sip and a good
companion with savoury Italian pastas, lamb and pork. The 2011 tasted in </i></span>October 2011 was rated 88, same price. We enjoyed several bottles bought for casual dinners. The 2014 has a light viscosity leaving a modest film and running moderate tears. The nose is woody with a spicy edge showing an unripe cherry and purple plum character. The first sips were sharp and penetrating with a long biting finish, not pleasing as a sipper. Serve with spicy ribs, chorizo & tomato spaghetti, or full flavoured Osso Buco. 81 </i></span></div>
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://en.frescobaldi.com/wines/tenuta-frescobaldi/" target="_blank">MARCHESI DE' FRESCOBALDI TENUTA DI CASTIGLIONI 2013</a> , Tuscany, Italy, 13.0% D 8g/L, #145920 $19.95* (Tasted October 17, 2016)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3p8qCIEIwJD1GUTzPOOOcoJLZqRYFVlAtqrckeLOQrAbW1e4lCDz9L3IOswopYsubXI28VkMTtgWmban4eiGFRihKMVogf1cAXG_EtAOsXe4Ra3TbhYPNuQBBuGx0aSaFpv8r/s1600/Tenuta+Frecobaldi+2013.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3p8qCIEIwJD1GUTzPOOOcoJLZqRYFVlAtqrckeLOQrAbW1e4lCDz9L3IOswopYsubXI28VkMTtgWmban4eiGFRihKMVogf1cAXG_EtAOsXe4Ra3TbhYPNuQBBuGx0aSaFpv8r/s200/Tenuta+Frecobaldi+2013.JPG" width="52" /></a>Released by Vintages on April 1, 2016. <i> My notes: *reduced from $21.95 until Nov 6. There's a royal dark cherry hue on opening. A thin film sheds several tears then quickly fragments. A sharp tang accompanies a warm plum and cherry scent with a touch of vanilla for refinement. A sip confirms a light to medium-bodied sipper, no velvet but a restrained bite. The finish is also reserved as a woody texture settles in for a long dry finish. Sip or quaff, pleasing now but is likely at end of cellaring. Went well with a prime rib roast, mashed squash and potato casserole. Try with spicy Polish, Italian sausage or a saucy beef stew. 86</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.thornbury.co.nz/#wines" target="_blank">THORNBURY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015</a> , Marlborough, New Zealand, 13.5% XD 5g/L, #734798 $18.95 (Tasted October 14, 2016)</span></b><br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDl9U1LfSzYYX_Ybhmoe7HGi5z_4cexulmEnobImSI035hlS4VDPEqthbkI-xnLkMudJEpvJ4D19XEJ93jb4wR6Ijv0NcgawsPUJtrEEiiOFy2db0nppmWDC_tiuMBhNqjdDo-/s1600/Villa+Maria+Tsting+Room+2003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDl9U1LfSzYYX_Ybhmoe7HGi5z_4cexulmEnobImSI035hlS4VDPEqthbkI-xnLkMudJEpvJ4D19XEJ93jb4wR6Ijv0NcgawsPUJtrEEiiOFy2db0nppmWDC_tiuMBhNqjdDo-/s320/Villa+Maria+Tsting+Room+2003.JPG" width="320" /></a>
<span style="font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on August 20, 2016.<i> My notes: A product of Villa Maria Estates Ltd. and rated 89 by <a href="http://bobcampbell.nz/" target="_blank">Bob Campbell MW</a>, (October 30, 2015). The nose puts a pleasing frame around a </i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCsw97LPPUBt9gb3keMpFP7T0zREVOvqhnoWHAx-kZtk9ZLB0GXOVM6JgKmx9kDxLUpZ92tmQwen1Ti50dzu0Y34PR1SsJHl0avvhgYoaEKcbHAokoWlg-CL5ib2vA-T_3QCZe/s1600/Thornbury+Sauv+Blanc+2015.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCsw97LPPUBt9gb3keMpFP7T0zREVOvqhnoWHAx-kZtk9ZLB0GXOVM6JgKmx9kDxLUpZ92tmQwen1Ti50dzu0Y34PR1SsJHl0avvhgYoaEKcbHAokoWlg-CL5ib2vA-T_3QCZe/s200/Thornbury+Sauv+Blanc+2015.JPG" width="55" /></a>refreshing combo of soft fruit and a blend of lime, pineapple and mango. A different Sauvignon Blanc having a burst of flavour that penetrates followed by a fullness that quickly starts as a luscious finish, delicate and then drying. Drinking well now and can cellar several years. Serve well chilled - have on hand for midday appetizers continuing with a mains of pistachio crusted salmon or buttery shrimp and toasted dipping breads. 90</i></span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">CHÂTEAU D'AVRILLÉ CRÉMANT DE LOIRE NV, Loire, France, 12.0% D 11g/L, #460808 $17.95 (Tasted November 6, 2016)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkbDgLM_Zjdhgj7g26YqqdYWB7KEP9js-HQBRJuNaLunV_lYNodj52bVwjNuOlimS4YrZKNJVDqDtyz50am4Gy-rj5d_xHJ_91-ypyRSRebJtKEmw8dKkrj2NRHGxltUyqCxjS/s1600/Chat+d%2527Aurille+Cremant+NV.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkbDgLM_Zjdhgj7g26YqqdYWB7KEP9js-HQBRJuNaLunV_lYNodj52bVwjNuOlimS4YrZKNJVDqDtyz50am4Gy-rj5d_xHJ_91-ypyRSRebJtKEmw8dKkrj2NRHGxltUyqCxjS/s200/Chat+d%2527Aurille+Cremant+NV.JPG" width="59" /></a>Released by Vintages on September 3, 2016. <i>My notes: A faint lemon effervesces to a rising then moderate foam in a flute glass. Steady streams of bubbles rise until a lively spritz lays CO2 droplets. A delicate lemon apple flavour adds to the aroma and is a welcomed refreshment. Quaffing bites then cleanses the palate leaving a mild grassy lemon, drying and pleasurable. Have with an eggy morning quiche varied from bacon, spinach, mixed sliced & seared peppers/mushrooms, etc. whatever is a timely favourite. Also an economical aperitif for a crowded event. Keep on ice and quaff. 86 </i></span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">CATENA MALBEC 2014, Mendoza, Argentina, 13.5% D 4g/L, #478727 $17.95* (Tasted October 26, 2016)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3TN-PXprqATQ_11VaVWOK1SXdtWvI89M0sNUMtM6QSxrJHp8Mrkj2i32Oncw-qXhd7CtPn0ad2FUINp0AW_1sB1cHwO6D4U3FieSJgvzrMa_JO3azqCD7Il55yo_3iS1TRiO2/s1600/Catena+Malbec+2014.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3TN-PXprqATQ_11VaVWOK1SXdtWvI89M0sNUMtM6QSxrJHp8Mrkj2i32Oncw-qXhd7CtPn0ad2FUINp0AW_1sB1cHwO6D4U3FieSJgvzrMa_JO3azqCD7Il55yo_3iS1TRiO2/s200/Catena+Malbec+2014.JPG" width="57" /></a>Released by Vintages on April 1, 2016. *Price reduced from $19.95 until November 6th.<i> My notes: A forward blackberry, a blueberry smoothness and a blend of earthy spice gives this much sip appeal. A swirl coats the glass with a wall of tears starting quickly then a swollen rainbow. Bright flavours fade into a delicate ending. Pleasing to sip and flexible to pair. try pork, lamb, cheesy ground beef lasagna, Polish or Chorizo sausage pieces all would benefit from this red. 91</i></span>Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-8328051849338580602016-09-01T01:00:00.000-04:002016-10-01T14:48:37.656-04:00Niagara Trip - 15 Tasted of 15<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxzI_pzwBo9gbTwMo2nRun6Uywm9IzKT8WGtVLNhzOVfxYXUOXBc3im-Ml_NC5PkGCNznRP5ujpE-UNIzLFPPUzHbOfvTNXzs0OK518lxon8ub0dNkQvmF8CBogI2_pBVcQXkU/s1600/Pink+Blooms+4x6+140+Inn+on+the+20.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxzI_pzwBo9gbTwMo2nRun6Uywm9IzKT8WGtVLNhzOVfxYXUOXBc3im-Ml_NC5PkGCNznRP5ujpE-UNIzLFPPUzHbOfvTNXzs0OK518lxon8ub0dNkQvmF8CBogI2_pBVcQXkU/s400/Pink+Blooms+4x6+140+Inn+on+the+20.JPG" width="266" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Eighty is a significant age during a period of any number of man-made and natural catastrophes - so I'm fortunate and double fortunate having a family that celebrates special days. So came a gift certificate that included, in chronological order:</i></span><br />
<ul><ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Wine tastings:</span><span style="font-size: large;"> <i>Peninsula Ridge, Rosewood Estate, Organized Crime, Cave Spring, Foreign Affair</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Sumptuous dinner: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Cave Spring (with wines)</i> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Overnight stay: </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><i><span style="font-size: large;">Inn on the Twenty</span></i></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast buffet: </span><i><span style="font-size: large;">Cave Spring</span></i></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Lunch: </span><i><span style="font-size: large;">August Restaurant</span></i></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Wine tasting: </span><i><span style="font-size: large;">Pillitteri Estates</span></i></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<br />
<ul><ul>
</ul>
</ul>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr98liV_A_MdpXpgYBmLZ3aIWUyBNuyQ0-Z33r_wMAqcYTLFzsX2s9A5RbF__ncVXcOV2xP9Lm8lq0TbdMBET9Hp1dErVDa8UIXnU7niG1CldgF5tvK1jynrjPO47bLPDqvlff/s1600/Jesse+on+Bench140+5x75.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr98liV_A_MdpXpgYBmLZ3aIWUyBNuyQ0-Z33r_wMAqcYTLFzsX2s9A5RbF__ncVXcOV2xP9Lm8lq0TbdMBET9Hp1dErVDa8UIXnU7niG1CldgF5tvK1jynrjPO47bLPDqvlff/s320/Jesse+on+Bench140+5x75.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><i>If I listed all of the superlatives during our trip I would be falsely accused of exaggeration. I am also grateful to have a spouse that shares an appreciation for all things oenological.</i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Our destination, located in Jordan and just an hour's drive away, we set off at 9:30am stopping to drop off our loving little Shih-Tsu, Jessie, at our niece's in Burlington on August 14th to be picked on the 15th. <br /><br />Cheers, Ww </i></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Note: A few wines have been added to plush out my selections.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b>LINEUP: </b></span><br />
<ul>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Organized Crime 2012 Chardonnay VQA Beamsville Bench, 91-2 -- O, Beamsville, Ontario, #n/a $23.20</span></i></b></span></i></b></span></i></b></li>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Organized Crime 2010 Fumé Blanc VQA Beamsville Bench, 90-1 -- O, Beamsville, Ontario, #n/a $22.20</span></i></b> </span></i></b> </span></i></b></span></i></b></li>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Cave Spring Riesling 2014 VQA Niagara Escarpment, 86-1 -- O, Jordan, Ontario, #n/a $15.95</span></i></b></span></i></b></li>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Cave Spring Chardonnay Musqué 2014 VQA Beamsville Bench, 86 -- O, Beamsville, Ontario, #n/a $16.95</span></i></b> </span></i></b></span></i></b></li>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Peninsula
Ridge Estates Beal Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay 2009 VQA Beamsville
Bench, 86 -- O, Beamsville, Ontario, #n/a $24.95</span></i></b> </span></i></b> </span></i></b></li>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Pillitteri Estates Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2013 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 84 -- O, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, #n/a $19.50</span></i></b></li>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Peninsula Ridge Estates AJ Lepp Vineyard Pinot Grigio 2015 VQA Niagara Lakeshore, 83 -- O, Beamsville, Ontario, #n/a $14.95</span></i></b> </span></i></b></li>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Pillitteri Estates Winery Viognier 2012 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 81 -- O, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, #n/a $19.50</span></i></b></li>
</ul>
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></b><br />
<ul>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Josef Chromy Pepik Chardonnay 2014, 91-2 -- V, Tasmania, Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=378240&ITEM_NUMBER=378240&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">378240</a> $18.25</span></i></b></span></i></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Josef Chromy Pepik Sekt NV, 90-1 -- V, Tasmania, Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=429704&ITEM_NUMBER=429704&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">429704</a> $22.95</span></i></b></span></i></b></span></i> </span></i></b></span></i></li>
</ul>
<ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></i></span></i><i><span style="font-size: large;">Josef Chromy Pepik Pinot Noir 2014, 81 -- V, Tasmania, Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=162990&ITEM_NUMBER=162990&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">162990</a> $21.95</span></i></b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></li>
</ul>
<b><span style="font-size: large;">----------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></b><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Wits End Luna Shiraz 2014, 92-2 -- V, McLaren Vale, Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=311258&ITEM_NUMBER=311258&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">311258</a> $17.00</b></span></i></span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Willm Réserve Riesling 2015, 86 -- V, Alsace, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=011452&ITEM_NUMBER=011452&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">011452</a> $15.95</span></i></span></b> </span></i></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Château de Tréviac 2014, 83 -- V, Midi, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=438747&ITEM_NUMBER=438747&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">438747</a>, $17.95 </span></i></span></b><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>MIMI en Provence Grande Réserve Rosé 2015, 92-2 -- V, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=452573&ITEM_NUMBER=452573&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">452573</a> $18.95</b></span></i></span> </b></span></i></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b> <b> </b></span></i></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">(V - Vintages, G - General, O - Other, r-v - Rating-Value, a - aerated, c - cellar, NR - Not Recommended)</span></div>
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>TASTINGS:</b><br /><b><br /><a href="http://www.pillitteri.com/store/tablewines/2012-viognier/" target="_blank">PILLITTERI ESTATES WINERY VIOGNIER</a> 2012 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, 13.0% D xg/L, #n/a, $19.50 (Tasted September 1, 2016)</b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihLThp_eBuJv8lu4SsmBfeyRr3q9E_Sd7LhjJ5_XfDy4jD7MwNDq2B25-bmGymqmBtnPE8vhRhfgEuF0LQk35rucUzjnixZxb_IxzthdJnbKUYPc2PCWIbW3akKvjTzJD04MHE/s1600/Pillitteri+Viognier+2012.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihLThp_eBuJv8lu4SsmBfeyRr3q9E_Sd7LhjJ5_XfDy4jD7MwNDq2B25-bmGymqmBtnPE8vhRhfgEuF0LQk35rucUzjnixZxb_IxzthdJnbKUYPc2PCWIbW3akKvjTzJD04MHE/s200/Pillitteri+Viognier+2012.JPG" width="50" /></a>Purchased from the winery. <i>My notes: A mid yellow with a delicate peach hue and swirling gives a thin film with a rim dropping a curtain of small fast tears. Serve with crushed ice on a summer patio - perhaps with a maraschino or two. Also serve chilled for a tart, refreshing taste of a lemon pulp scent and flavour to match and balanced body. A meal white suitable for shrimp, scallops or a soft cheese and cracker platter. The finish continues to dry the palate leaving a nondescript scent, is limited to pair having been too long in LCBO warehouses. 81</i><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.pillitteri.com/product-tag/pillitteri-sauvignon-blanc/" target="_blank">PILLITTERI ESTATES WINERY SAUVIGNON BLANC</a> 2013 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, 13.0% D xg/L, #n/a, $19.50 (Tasted September 1, 2016)</b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjto8lrGvwNjg3w9cO_GDjAo4_dyXMuUciGuP0NLYFxFoQMmdd76NZPheCmsYuGvDrhIwbpvLUdsMs8cG7IS4KeTi1VVZTfs6d28Zw39VccHhXZ5Vn-CvYbhFwUVyIPCo64gLUo/s1600/Pillitteri+Sauv+Blanc+xxxx.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjto8lrGvwNjg3w9cO_GDjAo4_dyXMuUciGuP0NLYFxFoQMmdd76NZPheCmsYuGvDrhIwbpvLUdsMs8cG7IS4KeTi1VVZTfs6d28Zw39VccHhXZ5Vn-CvYbhFwUVyIPCo64gLUo/s200/Pillitteri+Sauv+Blanc+xxxx.JPG" width="48" /></a>Purchased from the winery. <i>My notes: Served at 10oC a glistening mid yellow invites the first sip. Tingling in the throat and lightly flavoured, a touch of butterscotch adds interest to a faint tangy lemon and pear. Extra dry increasing as wine flows down the gullet. A fish white or have with crisp side bacon atop Maple syrup soaked wheat waffles. This has developed to its fullest. An expression of 'local terroir or winemaker preference' 84 </i><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/cave-spring-estate-bottled-chardonnay-musque-2014/246579#.V7Xi2KIkrGg" target="_blank">CAVE SPRING CHARDONNAY MUSQUÉ</a> 2014 VQA Beamsville Bench, Beamsville, Ontario. 13.0% XD 4g/L, #n/a, $16.95, (Tasted September 16, 2016)</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5PN7pctrS5ibBPj7UMoQUrAWVIvCH8-A4ngRiR_34SjANEX3L2F9REZpdC8EffaRyq3GvyV1Fm3GqgYeZfQyo1yp95xs4x2b4Gq3-pchGKqPYD6VY2R3VKXIVXXWAtghwcqKw/s1600/Cave+Spring+Chard+Musque+2014.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5PN7pctrS5ibBPj7UMoQUrAWVIvCH8-A4ngRiR_34SjANEX3L2F9REZpdC8EffaRyq3GvyV1Fm3GqgYeZfQyo1yp95xs4x2b4Gq3-pchGKqPYD6VY2R3VKXIVXXWAtghwcqKw/s200/Cave+Spring+Chard+Musque+2014.JPG" width="53" /></a>Purchased from the winery. <i>My notes: My notes: A mid yellow with smoothness shown by the viscosity on the glass: long, fast legs with one swirl. The nose has a delicate grassy edged soft citrus - no distinguishable floral, no butter nor caramel. More grass and an aggressive tang, refreshing as a solo sipper parching the palate and enduring for an extra dry finish. Serve chilled and maintain at 10-12oC throughout. Pair with a buffet or grilled seafood. 86</i><br /><br /><b><a href="http://tinyurl.com/helu2sr" target="_blank">CAVE SPRING RIESLING</a> 2014 VQA Niagara Escarpment, Jordan, Ontario, 12.0% D 17g/L, #286377, $15.95 (Tasted September 13, 2016) </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVkZTKkjCPC3lvfnDtiIJkkZgNnQi6XQuxmD-5gSJdMo9XA-xdwPbn4PYu5xKYU-gaOxBu6PAEB6UE7SDg4i2JYQubeLRk2_-xa6h26_Qf8857C3YRwD5y_FI6xurir7qAOa2_/s1600/Cave+Spring+Riesling+2014.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVkZTKkjCPC3lvfnDtiIJkkZgNnQi6XQuxmD-5gSJdMo9XA-xdwPbn4PYu5xKYU-gaOxBu6PAEB6UE7SDg4i2JYQubeLRk2_-xa6h26_Qf8857C3YRwD5y_FI6xurir7qAOa2_/s200/Cave+Spring+Riesling+2014.JPG" width="51" /></a>Released by Vintages on April 1, 2016. <i>My notes: A mixed greens scent from a delicate blond colour - a sip leaves a chalk dry touch to the palate going into a bright, served at 11oC, light-bodied, refreshing, sweet edged quaffer that spreads a thin film dropping evenly from a krinkled rim. A favourite when relatives visit with (or without) a buffet of wrapped asparagus, a mix of stuffed mushrooms, hard cheeses, ham & pineapple or Italian meat slices. Always available and best at a recent vintage. Try serving with a lime wedge. 86-1</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i><br /><b><a href="http://peninsularidge.com/" target="_blank">PENINSULA RIDGE ESTATES</a> AJ Lepp VINEYARD PINOT GRIGIO 2015 VQA Niagara Lakeshore, Beamsville, Ontario, 12.5% XD 6g/L, #n/a, $14.95, (Tasted September 11, 2016) </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGrFIaFeyTzG5sPF7g68PTVH17HBSKK3yeRctmljw3JQv7ikBEdeQLRLCSAu9GYto0pPbizp9_UvthBkCtspKPfuyhV0-mPkOXKwB0vNU9o3t-kUh-ng9NVNxtnM1DolTi1J24/s1600/Peninsula+Ridge+AJ+Lepp+PG+2015.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGrFIaFeyTzG5sPF7g68PTVH17HBSKK3yeRctmljw3JQv7ikBEdeQLRLCSAu9GYto0pPbizp9_UvthBkCtspKPfuyhV0-mPkOXKwB0vNU9o3t-kUh-ng9NVNxtnM1DolTi1J24/s200/Peninsula+Ridge+AJ+Lepp+PG+2015.JPG" width="56" /></a>Purchased from the winery. <i>My notes: There's an attractive peach hue to a crystal covering against the glass. The film recedes slowly with no tears forming from a just perceptible viscosity. At 10oC the nose has a cooling whiff of apple-pear, enough for a mildly interesting sipper. Also, there's a bold lemon showing - sufficient to partner with a cheese tray and salt crackers. Finishes with a long chalk and mineral edge. Pair with a seafood platter: grilled mussels, seared shrimp/scallops or tilapia on creamy risotto. More of a sipper for a social event. 83</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i><br /><b><a href="http://www.winealign.com/wines/23047-Peninsula-Ridge-Beal-Vineyards-Reserve-Chardonnay-2009" target="_blank">PENINSULA RIDGE ESTATES BEAL VINEYARDS RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2009</a> VQA Beamsville Bench, Beamsville, Ontario, 13.5% XD xg/L, #n/a, $24.95, (Tasted September 26, 2016)</b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqoCRYnzLmwIcPlYdkpyqMU6egF4yXAdbNOumUbx-FeJOYsZPF8JhgyT23oi4LY9ZQRDbjlhY_f60NcuIcwF7-lfqC-0YbH49BeI9SeUd_6wLF8H1auLLSmEUpT1ooPvSzTg0X/s1600/Peninsula+Ridge+Beal+Res+Chard+2009.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqoCRYnzLmwIcPlYdkpyqMU6egF4yXAdbNOumUbx-FeJOYsZPF8JhgyT23oi4LY9ZQRDbjlhY_f60NcuIcwF7-lfqC-0YbH49BeI9SeUd_6wLF8H1auLLSmEUpT1ooPvSzTg0X/s200/Peninsula+Ridge+Beal+Res+Chard+2009.JPG" width="59" /></a><a href="http://www.organizedcrimewinery.com/the-goods/2012-chardonnay/" target="_blank">Purchased from the winery. <i>My notes:</i></a><i> A crystal clear yellow when poured at 10oC. This seven year old has an aroma of citrus and slight pear but doesn't offer it willingly. A first sip grabs the throat politely then goes on to a dry finish. A swirl leaves a wrinkled rim of small tears that grab the film until only a few beads remain. The scent opens up at 12oC with some light cream. A bite and noticeable fullness are an attraction at 14oC and adds a refreshing note with grilled seafood: lobster, crab, scallops or halibut. Prices vary from $~18 to <a href="http://www.winerytohome.com/files/viewwine.html?sku=4028" target="_blank">Vintages' $24.95</a> At the end of cellaring. 86 </i></span><br />
<a href="http://www.organizedcrimewinery.com/the-goods/2012-chardonnay/" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.organizedcrimewinery.com/the-goods/2012-chardonnay/" target="_blank">ORGANIZED CRIME CHARDONNAY 2012</a> VQA Beamsville Bench, Beamsville, Ontario, 14.5% XD xg/L, #n/a, $23.20, (Tasted September 19, 2016) </span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl-hfIFAGrB9kGE_x-fBNk0QrZKQDJqGIq4vZ782ZLRScyfe7rfzR6atQWR5fOZG9JwT-rRkjlzP1i76jz7G9VkUw2rjE24a1NlUeuNPze5SANcEaEypFd-bc7Git4JFWILEZ0/s1600/Organized+Crime+Chard+2012.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl-hfIFAGrB9kGE_x-fBNk0QrZKQDJqGIq4vZ782ZLRScyfe7rfzR6atQWR5fOZG9JwT-rRkjlzP1i76jz7G9VkUw2rjE24a1NlUeuNPze5SANcEaEypFd-bc7Git4JFWILEZ0/s200/Organized+Crime+Chard+2012.JPG" width="65" /></a>Purchased from the winery and 100% Chardonnay, aged 10 months in French oak. <i> My notes: My notes: The honey tint adds visual interest to the mid yellow of this extra dry Chardonnay. The film is thin gradually fragmenting leaving only a few nodules on the glass, sometimes a few tears. Sipping at 11oC starts out extra dry, tangy on the tongue, luscious and full of evolving flavours: caramel, tea, lime and pear. My preference is to sniff and ogle changes on the way to 14oC. Now four years under cork and could go another four possibly softening fruit and adding some silk. Pair with hard cheeses and Italian meats. 91</i></span><br />
<a href="http://www.organizedcrimewinery.com/the-goods/2010-fume-blanc/" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.organizedcrimewinery.com/the-goods/2010-fume-blanc/" target="_blank">ORGANIZED CRIME 2010 FUMÉ BLANC</a> VQA <br />Beamsville Bench, Beamsville, Ontario, 14.5% XD xg/L, #n/a, $22.20, (Tasted September 23, 2016) </span></span></b><br />
<br />
<span style="clear: right; float: right; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl-hfIFAGrB9kGE_x-fBNk0QrZKQDJqGIq4vZ782ZLRScyfe7rfzR6atQWR5fOZG9JwT-rRkjlzP1i76jz7G9VkUw2rjE24a1NlUeuNPze5SANcEaEypFd-bc7Git4JFWILEZ0/s200/Organized+Crime+Chard+2012.JPG" width="65" /><span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Purchased from the winery</span>. <i>My notes: A rich golden poured at 10oC with a delicate flint and orange pith scent. The film sticks hanging from a wrinkled rim - a few tears struggle to drop then quickly fragments into a thousand nodules. <a href="http://www.winepros.org/wine101/vincyc-fume.htm" target="_blank">Fumé flavours</a> excite the palate, staying then adding warmth with each dry sip. Pair with hard cheeses, Italian meats, finely diced proscuitto/ground pork/onions/stewed tomato/thyme and oregano patties brushed with oil and grilled. Cellar several more years to continue current development or drink now. 90 </i></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i></span>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><b><a href="http://www.josefchromy.com.au/" target="_blank">JOSEF CHROMY PEPIK SEKT NV</a> , Tasmania, Australia, 10.0% D 10g/L, #429704 $22.95 (Tasted September 16, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBLxOIWbuuzgL4YHMEt_1JaAgvEWwiJs1yqoqfDXy5FXK1IId7ONXMF2thASN1aD7p21YeZNZOjl3BvFGuWamhZCwOIjqskq3ZcVU8Xt4e2cWyPcIoJd6yfGBW5PwFlT6fWnNM/s1600/Pepik+Brut+NV.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBLxOIWbuuzgL4YHMEt_1JaAgvEWwiJs1yqoqfDXy5FXK1IId7ONXMF2thASN1aD7p21YeZNZOjl3BvFGuWamhZCwOIjqskq3ZcVU8Xt4e2cWyPcIoJd6yfGBW5PwFlT6fWnNM/s200/Pepik+Brut+NV.JPG" width="60" /></a>A vintages release on November 28, 2015. Rated 90 by <a href="http://winecompanion.com.au/" target="_blank">Tyson Stelzer</a> (February 27, 2015). <i> My notes: Found at the retail price in an LCBO 'bargain bin' . A burst of large bubbles backed by a fleury of medium. The colour is a grapefruit yellow and matches delicate aroma touched by whiff of nutmeg. A refreshing tang adds to a fading grapefruit influence waking the olefactories. With the citric zest and succulence this is well balanced for a celebration. A dry chalk adds flexibility as an hors d'oeuvres partner: chilled oysters, stuffed mushrooms, prosciutto wrapped asparagus, or shrimp and kale salad. Keep chilled. 90</i></span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.josefchromy.com.au/" target="_blank">JOSEF CHROMY PEPIK CHARDONNAY 2014</a>, Tasmania, Australia, 13.0% XD 8g/L, #378240 $18.25 (Tasted September 7, 2016)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYb2ZW91FrMoYRymBboX9x-LDj1HDi0GzMxrA2-yWVRC66Tr_yVR2zGrq2tqTSczZt_dEhcE6fn5ne-i3XBX7Ze2euvPaiE3GKgWBJrd000v0orM9lZFlb9Lq7C6nKwILTRNFg/s1600/Pepik+Chard+2014.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYb2ZW91FrMoYRymBboX9x-LDj1HDi0GzMxrA2-yWVRC66Tr_yVR2zGrq2tqTSczZt_dEhcE6fn5ne-i3XBX7Ze2euvPaiE3GKgWBJrd000v0orM9lZFlb9Lq7C6nKwILTRNFg/s200/Pepik+Chard+2014.JPG" width="58" /></a>Released by Vintages on April 30, 2016. Rated 92 by <a href="http://winecompanion.com.au/" target="_blank">James Halliday</a> . <i>My notes: On first glance a pale yellow - on second, more of a pale leaf green. An energetic attack </i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i> full of green grapefruit</i></span> wakes the buds, bright and luscious with a long finish that slows the second sip. The nose settles to a grassy floral - pleasing. A tooth cleaner takes over and a careful swallow avoids a full awakening. Serve well chilled then note changes as it reaches an amenable 14oC. Pair with lightly buttered scallops, shrimps or grilled whitefish. For chard lovers ready for a difference. 91</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i><br /><b><a href="http://www.josefchromy.com.au/" target="_blank">JOSEF CHROMY PEPIK</a> PINOT NOIR 2014, Tasmania, Australia, 13.0% XD 5g/L, #162990 $21.95 (Tasted September 14, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5bZ5KnpcFDU5iL_JKsGvaXX3G_Aal1yfS3uUfipHuoUf8LyCeCQv_Ffz5HgyyBfd7wEF2oPI53gqawydqOfuUkT91ZmMhQvF2UjV3KLpD79sEmDlGyHSdstzpIVz7w-SCLDi/s1600/Pepik+Pinot+Noir+2014.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5bZ5KnpcFDU5iL_JKsGvaXX3G_Aal1yfS3uUfipHuoUf8LyCeCQv_Ffz5HgyyBfd7wEF2oPI53gqawydqOfuUkT91ZmMhQvF2UjV3KLpD79sEmDlGyHSdstzpIVz7w-SCLDi/s200/Pepik+Pinot+Noir+2014.JPG" width="59" /></a></span>Released by Vintages on August 6, 2016. <i> My notes: A charcoal adobe tints a deep cherry laying a smooth film swelling at the rim and draining all liquid. The nose on opening is rancid with little anticipation of dissipating. The first sip has a bright burn, a silky feel with main flavours of black cherry and earth - extra dry. Pair with savoury stews or Montreal smoked meat and sauerkraut. An unusually strong ascetic bite that aerating only helps a tad. Air 30 minutes before serving - not recommended. 81</i></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------</span> </i></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.npwines.com/" target="_blank">MIMI EN PROVENCE </a> GRANDE RÉSERVE ROSÉ 2015, France, 13.5% XD 2g/L, #452573 $18.95 (Tasted September 5, 2016) </b></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdR-j2Km0JDxS3izDgb2YdmA-wVQrtvMnabep4TA9OXww0b3av6hCxWJ7Z5pbkWhsaDz3VuAIkBRFrWkWvng7bJcGljSUBcVoUxgUZWV-7je2h_86Pa4Dx6_Mkq4rfYlT0s9aq/s1600/Mi+Mi+enProvence+Rose.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdR-j2Km0JDxS3izDgb2YdmA-wVQrtvMnabep4TA9OXww0b3av6hCxWJ7Z5pbkWhsaDz3VuAIkBRFrWkWvng7bJcGljSUBcVoUxgUZWV-7je2h_86Pa4Dx6_Mkq4rfYlT0s9aq/s200/Mi+Mi+enProvence+Rose.JPG" width="61" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on September 3, 2016. Rate 90 by Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (July 2016). <i>My notes: Comes with a glass stopper sealed in clear plastic, annoying as I don't open that many to have found an easy way. Otherwise a delicate pink enhancing a coquettish bottle with a distinct floral rose to the nose. The first sip swells with a soft allure, silky and full of apricots warming the throat while taking its time on the way to an extra dry finish - both luscious and intrusive. Perfect for a summer patio sipper. Sufficient body and flavour for a little crushed ice. Pair with mussels in a white wine sauce no garlic or a chilled shrimp tray. 92</i></span><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b><span style="font-size: large;">WITS END LUNA SHIRAZ 2014, McLaren Vale, Australia, 14.5% XD 2g/L, #311258 $17.00 (Tasted September 12, 2016)</span></b><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO35fHxbhmb4FWGuadm0iBGDx8y_fNLfUtDGZ1dV1VCeGoKpUsRulcSIF2C40Ihzbocv6uoVcb4G22u5SeNQytWLwoD6LzFgl1NtGKLYPgpfWo_b8YYkW3HhmpPDTHIl3Rq0GI/s1600/Wits+End+Luna+Shiraz+2014.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO35fHxbhmb4FWGuadm0iBGDx8y_fNLfUtDGZ1dV1VCeGoKpUsRulcSIF2C40Ihzbocv6uoVcb4G22u5SeNQytWLwoD6LzFgl1NtGKLYPgpfWo_b8YYkW3HhmpPDTHIl3Rq0GI/s200/Wits+End+Luna+Shiraz+2014.JPG" width="61" /></a>Released by Vintages on September 3, 2016. <i>My notes: Rated 90 and up by <a href="http://www.nataliemaclean.com/wine-reviews/wits-end-luna-shiraz-2014/225146" target="_blank">several accredited wine professionals</a> , including Sara D'Amato winealign.com (Jan 20, September). I'm interested in how it compares with several reds recently rated in this blog. Aerating attempts to temper the astringency in the first sniff and mellows a sharpness that continues as a very warm, extra dry sipper. Rich, bold and full- there's no compromise to flavours of deep blueberry blackberry and a touch of crankcase. Swirling shows a firm viscosity via a complete ring of quick tears and smooth texture. Save for cigar chomping brandy sippers or have a backup. Pair with beef tenderloin or long ribs rubbed or brushed with a Barbarian mix. Cellaring several years should mellow putting more emphasis on warmth. 92</i></span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">WILLM RÉSERVE RIESLING 2015, Alsace, France, 12.0% XD 4g/L, #011452 $15.95 (Tasted September 30, 2016)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga8hOEMDaUpy7iee3Q3DbjOQ3F4ER3UsndCDorHLhfRSFt5H9rlvUcpHgM-e0vpGjZX060EYHqS1aHmPAIzzjY1ke8b-63MSva9siS2ePYeJrZTJJaxlfxMDwqRIV34xFEsn2g/s1600/Willm+Riesling+2015.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga8hOEMDaUpy7iee3Q3DbjOQ3F4ER3UsndCDorHLhfRSFt5H9rlvUcpHgM-e0vpGjZX060EYHqS1aHmPAIzzjY1ke8b-63MSva9siS2ePYeJrZTJJaxlfxMDwqRIV34xFEsn2g/s200/Willm+Riesling+2015.JPG" width="51" /></a>Released by Vintages on April 1, 2016<i>. My notes: A light yellow swirling a thin film then showing a fragmented residual and a few fast tears. An aroma of green banana and papaya blended so neither dominates. A smooth texture, brightly ascetic but not biting, with a hint of lime - an appealing sipper with few highlights. Always available for a social get together of those expecting some dryness in their riesling. Pair with a seafood tray and hard cheeses. The complementing flavours of grilled scallops would be my preference. 86 </i></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i>CHÂTEAU DE TRÉVIAC 2014, Midi, France, 13.5% XD 4g/L, #438747, $17.95 (Tasted September 29, 2016</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6My7RK937B0yZDK4KZxmMtFiZgOpYOD2HOa3De3LsU_ueu5Y5F5YzegPrb7PublsB-Ls_zlYCGtwj8DCdC6im09INeVpOOlm5M8uVtYAK2KeLPuGerJpK-ZyYd6hwSNfOjfWg/s1600/Chat+Treviac+Corbieres+2014.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6My7RK937B0yZDK4KZxmMtFiZgOpYOD2HOa3De3LsU_ueu5Y5F5YzegPrb7PublsB-Ls_zlYCGtwj8DCdC6im09INeVpOOlm5M8uVtYAK2KeLPuGerJpK-ZyYd6hwSNfOjfWg/s200/Chat+Treviac+Corbieres+2014.JPG" width="58" /></a>Released by Vintages on April 30, 2016. <i> My notes: A combination of faint lime and Granny Smith apple with a powder puff softness that slowly develops in the glass. Serve at 10oC for broadest range of textures as it heads to 14oC. A swirl leaves a wrinkled edge that slowly shows a few swelling points from a thin film. The first sip wakes the palate with its chalky spread and brightness. The finish continues as dryly ascetic with some warmth. This would benefit with baked fruit and pastry: apple, raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, etc. Should be OK with seafood. A drink now - not recommended. 83</i></span>
Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-41678056260458997152016-08-01T01:00:00.000-04:002016-09-09T22:17:30.058-04:00August 2016 Wines - 16 Tasted of 16<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzHuSGJMIeR3IfDuwdvxFQxIzj6yGHv9LJv99nfNTCM6XPFLK1OXyRYG46QpruI_o_Cy9xjVbhLPYTdBSwS_3WGdPYmxEsId_AVStuvhOmaiXZtauPHsqM3TbXBrsQ3bIILx0_/s1600/Arbutus+Ridge+4x4+300+June+%252716.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzHuSGJMIeR3IfDuwdvxFQxIzj6yGHv9LJv99nfNTCM6XPFLK1OXyRYG46QpruI_o_Cy9xjVbhLPYTdBSwS_3WGdPYmxEsId_AVStuvhOmaiXZtauPHsqM3TbXBrsQ3bIILx0_/s640/Arbutus+Ridge+4x4+300+June+%252716.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinyurl.com/jxtdrde" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Arbutus Ridge, Vancouver Island</i></span></a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">Our first BC home is third from end of second row setback from the channel on a street aptly named Saltspring View.</span></i><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cheers, Ww <br /><br /><b>LINEUP: Reds, Whites and Bubblies:</b></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<ul>
<li><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz0PLEFV_BK2Zywht7mgEhvNjkzEq4onPZWz8Ox5yCLCJsLpLt_O6ywUWyH0S_XawSlqGuTTPU66Hnpj4DDYP9cVHmGBCUqQxOFp4MpE8zubwcpGL37SGSJfU3_TU_mXDh5V7c/s1600/Balzac+Cafe+4x3+140+Jul+30+%252716.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz0PLEFV_BK2Zywht7mgEhvNjkzEq4onPZWz8Ox5yCLCJsLpLt_O6ywUWyH0S_XawSlqGuTTPU66Hnpj4DDYP9cVHmGBCUqQxOFp4MpE8zubwcpGL37SGSJfU3_TU_mXDh5V7c/s320/Balzac+Cafe+4x3+140+Jul+30+%252716.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Balzac Cafe, July 30 '16</span></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Undurraga Sibaris Gran Reserva Syrah 2013, 94-3 -- V, Cachapaol, Chile, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=443556&ITEM_NUMBER=443556&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">443556</a> $16.95</i></span></b> </b></i></span></i></span></b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Domaine Santa Duc Roaix les Crottes 2010, 93-3 -- V, Côtes du Rhône Villages, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=437491&ITEM_NUMBER=437491&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">437491</a> $17.25 </b> </i></span> </i></span></b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Tapiz Alta Collection Malbec 2013, 93-3 -- V, Uco Valley, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=450155&ITEM_NUMBER=450155&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">450155</a> $19.95</i></span></b> </i></span></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Santa Duc les Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône, 90-2 -- V, Rhone, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=101543&ITEM_NUMBER=101543&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">101543</a> $16.95</i></span></b> </i></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Chateau Peyros Madiran Tannat/Cabernet Franc 2010, 85 -- V, Corbere Aberes, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=208249&ITEM_NUMBER=208249&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">208249</a> $15.95 </i></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Alamos Seleccion Malbec 2013, 84 -- V, Mendoza, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=322800&ITEM_NUMBER=322800&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">322800</a> $16.95</b></i></span></i></span></b> </i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Susana Balbo CRIOS Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, 83 -- V, Mendoza, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=640979&ITEM_NUMBER=640979&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">640979</a> $12.75</i></span></b></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Ortas Cave de Rasteau la Domelière Rasteau 2014, 82 -- V, Côtes du Rhône, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=222927&ITEM_NUMBER=222927&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">222927</a> $16.95</b> </i></span></li>
</ul>
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i></i></span></b><br />
<ul>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i></span><br />
<ul>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: large;"><i></i></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><i></i></span>
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1b4EnuV4kOO_KCvl8ym5PapGjP7vO4gOlR7af1Zp4imxHk59NYDysmdZ5QLcKJkmxZII7Uxo0UCKCUh9SCjtuo-glJ_-JfsL4V8rtKCT8Eo00nMC3yg5EQrEbfFOadof6FIaj/s1600/Caribana+Crowd+4x3+140+Jul+30+%252716.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1b4EnuV4kOO_KCvl8ym5PapGjP7vO4gOlR7af1Zp4imxHk59NYDysmdZ5QLcKJkmxZII7Uxo0UCKCUh9SCjtuo-glJ_-JfsL4V8rtKCT8Eo00nMC3yg5EQrEbfFOadof6FIaj/s320/Caribana+Crowd+4x3+140+Jul+30+%252716.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Caribana Crowd coming our way, July 30 '16</span></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Mount Riley Limited Release Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 93-3 -- V, Marlborough, New Zealand, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=447425&ITEM_NUMBER=447425&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">447425</a> $18.95</i></span></b> </i></span></b></b></i></span></b></i></span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Peninsula Ridge Barrel Aged Chardonnay 2014 VQA Beamsville Bench, 89-2 -- V, Beamsville, Ontario, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=211490&ITEM_NUMBER=211490&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">211490</a> $15.95</i></span></b> </b></i></span></b></i></span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>See Ya Later Ranch Pinot Gris 2014 VQA Okanagan Valley, 89-1 -- V, British Columbia, Canada, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=263699&ITEM_NUMBER=263699&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">263699</a> $17.95</b></i></span> </b></i></span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Susana Balbo CRIOS Torrontés 2015, 84 -- V, Mendoza, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=001834&ITEM_NUMBER=001834&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">001834</a> $13.95</b></i></span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Zuccardi Serie A Torrontés 2014, 84 -- V, Salta, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=389252&ITEM_NUMBER=389262&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">389262</a> $15.95 </b> </i></span> </b></i></span> </i></span></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Finca El Origen Estate Reserva Torrontés 2015, 84 -- V, Uco Valley, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=262089&ITEM_NUMBER=262089&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">262089</a> $15.95</i></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Riverlore Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015, 83 -- G, Marlborough, New Zealand, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=417600&ITEM_NUMBER=417600&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">417600</a>, $15.95 </b></i></span></i></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
<ul>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Aurora Sparkling White Brut Pinot Noir , 89-2 -- V, Serra Gaúcha, Brazil, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=412536&ITEM_NUMBER=412536&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">412536</a> $12.80*</i></span></b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> (V - Vintages, G - General, O - Other, r-v - Rating-Value, a - aerated, c - cellar, NR - Not Recommended)</span></span></span> </i></span></div>
<ul>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><b>TASTINGS:</b><br /><br /><b>ZUCCARDI SERIE A TORRONTÉS 2014, Salta, Argentina, 14.5% XD 5g/L, #389262 $15.95 (Tasted August 21, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbBZwRuQTWyUgyvK3MMKwyAthGFIX8mIM2VR8bx6UlRah9tzceK6-C4oK6VAJtK69eeL8QYpZIIazJTLW8yzevWFcuaSS1nEseXIk2OMKisgc8u67Bu-4DZe0XhdbU_MUCaR4/s1600/Zuccardi+Serie+A+Torrontes+2014.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbBZwRuQTWyUgyvK3MMKwyAthGFIX8mIM2VR8bx6UlRah9tzceK6-C4oK6VAJtK69eeL8QYpZIIazJTLW8yzevWFcuaSS1nEseXIk2OMKisgc8u67Bu-4DZe0XhdbU_MUCaR4/s200/Zuccardi+Serie+A+Torrontes+2014.JPG" width="56" /></a>Released by Vintages on July 7, 2016.<i> </i> <i>My notes: Rated 90 by James Parker of The Wine Advocate and 92 by <a href="http://jamessuckling.com/" target="_blank">James Suckling</a> (June 23, 2015). Poured at 10oC the film sticks then separates and falls quickly. A crisp and clear pale yellow, lemon scented, salt edged and nutty belying any tropical fruit that could be expected. The nose builds slightly as temperature rises (14oC) and is preferred. The first sip sucks away thoughts of sweet leaving the throat through a long, arid, unique finish. Pair with a seafood platter - or mains of grilled wild cod or tilapia on mounded lemon risotto. A drink now. 84 </i><br /><br /><b>SEE YA LATER RANCH PINOT GRIS 2014 VQA Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada 13.0% D 8g/L, #263699 $17.95 (Tasted August 5, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ1tPMs561NpZozp_xSwfnyVYi9ybkV2AF_zSP_WaHusxlTnwsW6YEeWz5ylznqytvjo-AzthzPYjjgqUSIaP4Ij5Xphc9VZhlgZChvxvZIFS9CEVzBQnZs0MRW4riNFAH8wVI/s1600/See+Ya+Later+Pinot+Gris+2014.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ1tPMs561NpZozp_xSwfnyVYi9ybkV2AF_zSP_WaHusxlTnwsW6YEeWz5ylznqytvjo-AzthzPYjjgqUSIaP4Ij5Xphc9VZhlgZChvxvZIFS9CEVzBQnZs0MRW4riNFAH8wVI/s200/See+Ya+Later+Pinot+Gris+2014.JPG" width="56" /></a>Released by Vintages on February 20, 2016. A Constellation Brands Inc. winery. <i> My notes: A mid yellow spreading a viscous film enough to slowly form a few tears gradually dropping from a jagged rim. Served at 10oC the nose is pleasantly acidic balanced between green fruit and a mineral depth. The first sip confirms a youthful harvest possibly crushed with stems. A sipper with flavour to match a stir fry of cherry tomatoes, onions and caper/anchovy sauce over crusted veal or pork. Has staying power, extra dry and warm. The empty bottle weighs in just under 1.5 pounds. Keep chilled. 89</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i><br /><b>TAPIZ ALTA COLLECTION MALBEC 2013, Uco Valley, Argentina, 14.2% XD 5g/L, #450155 $19.95 (Tasted July 18, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSh8E0M7QQTcPMdP_qHmHq1Ls8wzhsncLMaNf7hV2uFFDgDhGcHSGt-Ab9x8VeUomKG69RRKR1fXDouj5Mg9WBDo1DxgZZR1gSWRwN-vmkQ0B0HE3r313IRaCUjtOn5zVX_QnP/s1600/Tapiz+Malbec+2013.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSh8E0M7QQTcPMdP_qHmHq1Ls8wzhsncLMaNf7hV2uFFDgDhGcHSGt-Ab9x8VeUomKG69RRKR1fXDouj5Mg9WBDo1DxgZZR1gSWRwN-vmkQ0B0HE3r313IRaCUjtOn5zVX_QnP/s200/Tapiz+Malbec+2013.JPG" width="61" /></a>Released by Vintages on June 25, 2016. Rated 95 by </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://jamessuckling.com/" target="_blank">James Suckling</a></span> (June 2, 2015). <i>My notes: There's a bite of spice added to the soft freshness of Malbec. A balanced fermentation retains the varietal's place over three years in the bottle. The colour is a deep ruby with a swirl laying a fragmenting film falling under a lacy rim. Full-bodied, the first sip offers up more tang, a dryness and warmth - very assertive. A quaff intensifies the warmth with a slosh (is that a word?) and a firm swallow. The finish is on the woody side with little fresh fruit being retained. Pair with savoury stews or beef tenderloin rubbed with salt/pepper and left five minutes to tenderize. Aerating is worth the extra step - it mellows an acid edge. 93</i><br /><b><br />CHÂTEAU PEYROS MADIRAN TANNAT/CABERNET 2010, Corbere Aberes, France, 14.0% XD 4g/L, #208249 $15.95 (Tasted August 2, 2016)</b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit_xnCK-4mkTE2J1UWLeLzudrShJ_7jLpUVQUQcGjf9WbTZj8WWD9FuaXnJKhTRJUnFQoDivamRz179W_dBJwMMvd2yphVHTQCptdN1jxcObX6-V8lbgg-ZjTNSSp_FtPu7DzR/s1600/Chateau+Peyros+2010.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit_xnCK-4mkTE2J1UWLeLzudrShJ_7jLpUVQUQcGjf9WbTZj8WWD9FuaXnJKhTRJUnFQoDivamRz179W_dBJwMMvd2yphVHTQCptdN1jxcObX6-V8lbgg-ZjTNSSp_FtPu7DzR/s200/Chateau+Peyros+2010.JPG" width="53" /></a>Released by Vintages on February 6, 2016. Rated 91 and a Best Buy by Roger Voss Wine Enthusiast (March 2015). <i>My notes: A blend of 80% Tannat and 20% Cabernet Franc. A swirl starts tiny tears that run slowly from a lightly rounded rim. A sip releases a penetrating bite and a powdery presence combines with a light bramble texture, a purple plum scent and cranberry bitterness. A lightish body with a warmth that's slow to build along with a chalk ending. Pair with savoury stews - ours was with <a href="http://tinyurl.com/jppuoae" target="_blank">Osso Buco</a> . Tannat dominates this blend. A drink now. 85 </i><br /><br /><b>FINCA EL ORIGEN ESTATE RESERVA TORRONTÉS 2015, Uco Valley, Argentina, 14.3% XD 4g/L, #262089 $15.95 (Tasted August 6, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjilH4lk_Q6S2JRkZzQ49SDYZ6aSoozhu52sR1hbW6H2E4YNwPYoS6kSgymAo49YjA4X2I0vIOWkAO3adrV9DQ_-s5a5fFt2cCBf2cph1VBsO2fFKCoGEm7EKPFaKVZmdpwJspA/s1600/Finca+il+Origen+Torrontes+2015.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjilH4lk_Q6S2JRkZzQ49SDYZ6aSoozhu52sR1hbW6H2E4YNwPYoS6kSgymAo49YjA4X2I0vIOWkAO3adrV9DQ_-s5a5fFt2cCBf2cph1VBsO2fFKCoGEm7EKPFaKVZmdpwJspA/s200/Finca+il+Origen+Torrontes+2015.JPG" width="50" /></a>Released by Vintages on May 28, 2016. <i>My notes: A mid yellow showing a viscous film motionless while building volume then slowly draining the sides. The nose has a soft pear scent that fades quickly in contrast to the first sip that bites the palate finishing bright, extra dry and a notion of warm pear. Medium-bodied, well balanced with a firm structure - a partner for any seafood and saucy vegetable stir fry or serve chilled as a social drink-now. 84</i><br /><br /><b>SUSANA BALBO CRIOS TORRONTÉS 2015, Mendoza, Argentina, 13.5% D 4g/L, #001834 $13.95 (Tasted August 2, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6gxck1vGi4uBOlmXWNei1wl1etDoZpkK5WtYdn5ayOtNTEyEui1O5AB8NzSqTsS5NqC9tuXlsbwJ2e7fz5FQw5GVfHcsyUEWMPVp6HPBmkmh-1lGNjtigQK3zqVMmAx7FBce/s1600/CRIOS+Torrontes+2015.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6gxck1vGi4uBOlmXWNei1wl1etDoZpkK5WtYdn5ayOtNTEyEui1O5AB8NzSqTsS5NqC9tuXlsbwJ2e7fz5FQw5GVfHcsyUEWMPVp6HPBmkmh-1lGNjtigQK3zqVMmAx7FBce/s200/CRIOS+Torrontes+2015.JPG" width="57" /></a>Released by Vintages on April 1, 2016. Reduced to $11.95 until July 17, 2016. <i> My notes: The 2014 vintage was tasted on August 1st and rated 84. The colour of this vintage is a lighter yellow with a green tint. Served at 11oC there's a soft edge of chilled unripe grapefruit - interesting but not appealing. The film sticks and descends en masse from a crinkled rim. The first sip has an unripe citrus tartness quickly fading to a mineral tang and chalk dry ending. Have with a mixed buffet rather than solo. Flavours fade ending with green apple bias. Try cellaring a few years to mellow existing youthfulness or serve with halibut/sole/cod with risotto/rice/mashed Yukon Gold or blended cauliflower. 84</i> <br /><br /><b>SUSANA BALBO CRIOS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013, Mendoza, Argentina, 14.0% D 7g/L, #640979 $12.75 (Tasted August 7, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvtMe92FcwiHmYshDLZ9QkM2s-ULPAobcNhnTirDUbD3HDd7Csp1uT1sqy6pl0fGgUY8R8axCRV5p59wdMwIXP2xR3CIAd7PSebz3af4PUz9mDSCz938n2MkZLl2_Xy4lUyHBW/s1600/CRIOS+Cab+Sauv+2013.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvtMe92FcwiHmYshDLZ9QkM2s-ULPAobcNhnTirDUbD3HDd7Csp1uT1sqy6pl0fGgUY8R8axCRV5p59wdMwIXP2xR3CIAd7PSebz3af4PUz9mDSCz938n2MkZLl2_Xy4lUyHBW/s200/CRIOS+Cab+Sauv+2013.JPG" width="54" /></a>Released by Vintages on February 6, 2016. <i> My notes: There are no significant changes from aerating - the nose and flavours remain the same. A mild plum softens a rough edge of a blackberry scent and the flavours of the first sip. A ruby colour has a slight charcoal hue. Medium-bodied, extra dry with a finish that gradually loses intensity changing to woody berry with a just noticeable warmth and herby tang. A thin film is quick to release a cascade of tears. Have with grilled or baked beef - is especially suited to grilled servings: barbecued steaks, ribs, burgers or stews. 83</i><br /><br /><b>PENINSULA RIDGE BARREL AGED CHARDONNAY 2014 VQA Beamsville Bench, Beamsville, Ontario, 12.5% XD 4g/L, #211490 $15.95 (Tasted August 9, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxB15wnDm_xwQd1c86tz2I9q2I3CppNKXorG45cn-ApexOlOALm96prEPGetMQDIXC7INZ-xtMcgJJZkZGQPdjv10HuSPeWKtBKG_zwBtQMmc1e716QVvDIkNh6f8P5LANltZa/s1600/Peninsula+Ridge+BA+Chard+2014.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxB15wnDm_xwQd1c86tz2I9q2I3CppNKXorG45cn-ApexOlOALm96prEPGetMQDIXC7INZ-xtMcgJJZkZGQPdjv10HuSPeWKtBKG_zwBtQMmc1e716QVvDIkNh6f8P5LANltZa/s200/Peninsula+Ridge+BA+Chard+2014.JPG" width="60" /></a>Released by Vintages on March 5, 2016. <i>My notes: Crystal clear, mid yellow and showing a light film that clings then forms tears leaving a glistening rim. Served at 9oC there`s a delicate scent of pear, apple and butter combines with a slight byte and dry texture carrying into a long finish. Flexible as a drink now as well as a seafood complement. We sipped waiting for flattened <a href="http://tinyurl.com/jl9cdva" target="_blank">Cornish game hens</a> in a thyme/lemon/lime marinade to bake. A <a href="http://tinyurl.com/h3dhqcr" target="_blank">puréed parsnip cauliflower</a> completed the medley. 89 </i><br /><br /><b>MOUNT RILEY LIMITED RELEASE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015, Marlborough, New Zealand, 13.0% XD 5g/L, #447425 $18.95 (Tasted August 12, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQAXn8LYoYt93PZ-A8j-cGP2AqHeKl6qE7QDDQ3cG23tXlLlZGVsAR9hnQkBeg2x6sXow7kBVBXncS9f0mD0nr-HiS3gRTQfXWS9kAbxkxUoYQu3TJ2swZt5T7DP2jcr6YqRh/s1600/Mount+Riley+Sauv+Blanc+2015.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQAXn8LYoYt93PZ-A8j-cGP2AqHeKl6qE7QDDQ3cG23tXlLlZGVsAR9hnQkBeg2x6sXow7kBVBXncS9f0mD0nr-HiS3gRTQfXWS9kAbxkxUoYQu3TJ2swZt5T7DP2jcr6YqRh/s200/Mount+Riley+Sauv+Blanc+2015.JPG" width="58" /></a>Released by Vintages on July 9, 2016. Rated 95 by <a href="http://bobcampbell.nz/" target="_blank">Bob Campbell</a> (Feb 11, 2015). <i>My notes: My notes: The aroma of a cool gooseberry cluster in your hand and delicate pear, nicely herbal. The colour is a traditional mid yellow and a spin creates a thin film with crinkled rim. The flavour of Meyer lemons bright with a pithy smoothness staying 'til the unctuous state with each swallow. Sip straight in the shade of a canopy or pair with seared garlic scallops wrapped in side bacon. Have on crushed ice and vodka if inclined (pls no lemon slice unless it's Meyer's). Other shellfish in garlic and white wine broth - make a meal of it adding <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/6749/ciabatta/" target="_blank">toasty ciabatta (biga)</a> slices. 93</i><br /><br /><b>AURORA SPARKLING WHITE BRUT PINOT NOIR NV, Serra Gaúcha, Brazil, 12.0% D 12g/L, #412536 $12.80* (Tasted August 10, 2016)</b></span><br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjAB1X0K2Gcn7Cw58ZzCU6zRjjpUU7csgU89sh69p0VGmlMup9dZ1kjUomOiQBPKanEMobOVX0LBOsQQMAb8wJVciieHuacorX_cfcqVECcokD0FxP5wgT6FiG-kEkL-Bth9e3/s1600/Aurora+Pinot+Noir+Procedencias.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjAB1X0K2Gcn7Cw58ZzCU6zRjjpUU7csgU89sh69p0VGmlMup9dZ1kjUomOiQBPKanEMobOVX0LBOsQQMAb8wJVciieHuacorX_cfcqVECcokD0FxP5wgT6FiG-kEkL-Bth9e3/s200/Aurora+Pinot+Noir+Procedencias.JPG" width="70" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Released by Vintages on June 27, 2015. *reduced from $19.95 for a limited time. <i>My notes: Bursts when opened to settle with a half inch of froth then continue with a display of all-size bubbles. A mid yellow colour with an interesting aroma of orange zest blended with lemon pith. Finishes extra dry with flavours following the aroma and mellowing slightly as acid adds freshness and smoothness adds appeal. I suggest tasting before the initial serving as flavours may have specific appeal. Pair with mussels in wine and garlic sauce. Mine went well with Panko crumb coated garlic shrimp seared in white wine, mashed garlic and sprinkled with fresh parsley. 89</i></span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">SANTA DUC LES VIEILLES VIGNES CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2009, Rhone, France, 14.0% D 8g/L, #101543 $16.95 (Tasted September 2, 2016)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFLBy9LHB9YefI7DtINxE_EJIq-_zLDaLrxRDZuqk3eKoEUQp65PypY8s9wnhRd_F2TavUtBwHviPzKuSwd1OBIrc6XbKIUzELGhTYetf3K_j1uh1gCGfJ2ZVVf-4SrMiyvyHu/s1600/Santa+Duca+Les+Veilles+Vigne+2009.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFLBy9LHB9YefI7DtINxE_EJIq-_zLDaLrxRDZuqk3eKoEUQp65PypY8s9wnhRd_F2TavUtBwHviPzKuSwd1OBIrc6XbKIUzELGhTYetf3K_j1uh1gCGfJ2ZVVf-4SrMiyvyHu/s200/Santa+Duca+Les+Veilles+Vigne+2009.JPG" width="60" /></a></span>Released by Vintages on May 28, 2016. Joe Czerwinski, Wine Enthusiast, rated this wine 90 (July 2012). </span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>My Notes: The colour and scent of ripe black cherries full bodied and balanced for savoury meals. A swirl leaves a syrupy wash offloading its viscosity through streaming tears. The nose builds and a sip brings a an intense tang and a metallic brush across the teeth. Enjoy for its long finish starting on a high note continuing to grab attention with its intensity. A early nose suggests sweetness but this is stone dry. 90</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i><b>ORTAS CAVE DE RASTEAU LA DOMELIÈRE RASTEAU 2014, Cotes du Rhone, France, 14.0% XD 4g/L, #222927 $16.95 (Tasted September 9, 2016)</b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUN7HMfjo8n7dpWAMLcOmq7R9ImfNPjsihhRj3jAoJ5Q4L9PndbXTV5PhBHs6p6O5jgrsvBzJVBFf2cBg1A8v1UFV3fbElqGEsiY5z5KjeVweevkUnjIjexzqL-4XD9hNh049C/s1600/Ortas+Rasteau+La+Domeliere+2014.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUN7HMfjo8n7dpWAMLcOmq7R9ImfNPjsihhRj3jAoJ5Q4L9PndbXTV5PhBHs6p6O5jgrsvBzJVBFf2cBg1A8v1UFV3fbElqGEsiY5z5KjeVweevkUnjIjexzqL-4XD9hNh049C/s200/Ortas+Rasteau+La+Domeliere+2014.JPG" width="56" /></a>Released by Vintages on June 25, 2016<i>. My notes: Combine raspberries, black cherries and a mild herb to replicate the nose. Darken the same mix for colour. Successive sips sting the mouth and leaves a parched dryness to start a long extra dry finish. Young and rough and not that pleasing as a sipper nor as a complement to a meal. Try it with a savoury meal: a full flavoured stew or grilled tenderloin slices with red wine gravy. Decanting thirty minutes before serving may soften but not likely. 82</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i><br /><b>ALAMOS SELECCIÓN MALBEC 2013, Mendoza, Argentina, 14.0% XD 5g/L, #322800 $16.95 (Tasted September 8, 2016)</b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilmutsz0TYYN45j3vt3NgxbPOvw5spLpBpZxW7UpAIErTy5oii1d1VREwtSDAu4CfWDbVyoJBK_yvjJCaVMgHMBnd2pCgAfF6wB6sv9Rgxl5cKbUtaiwPcRA-jpM4ZZoFF86Rv/s1600/Alamos+Seleccion+Malbec+2013.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilmutsz0TYYN45j3vt3NgxbPOvw5spLpBpZxW7UpAIErTy5oii1d1VREwtSDAu4CfWDbVyoJBK_yvjJCaVMgHMBnd2pCgAfF6wB6sv9Rgxl5cKbUtaiwPcRA-jpM4ZZoFF86Rv/s200/Alamos+Seleccion+Malbec+2013.JPG" width="60" /></a>Released by Vintages on June 25, 2016. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Rated 91 by <a href="http://robertparker.com/" target="_blank">Luis Gutierrez</a>, (August 2015).</span> <i> My notes: The colour is a dense black cherry and carries a scent rich in burnt charcoal and dark chocolate with a bright tartness. A swirl washes the side with a medium viscosity covering then running long legs before separating into a fragmented veil. Penetrating at first, stinging at second, warm and tingly on the tongue then flat and extra dry for a long finish. More bland than grand in flavours and texture. Better as a companion red with savoury stews and grilled/roasted beef or game. A drink now and approaching the downside of cellaring. Aerating introduced a mineral element. 84 </i></span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">DOMAINE SANTA DUC ROAIX LES CROTTES 2010, Cotes du Rhone Villages, France, 15% XD 13g/L, #437491 $17.25 (Tasted August 19, 2016)</span></b><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXlS-OtmXu4WHFH4VhtAp3r7ZWJ8cEDaEDzZEatFhV87T_RGBA9UGYoLDmaLhvCsMpOrcLqR3EFbKGwC8_QjI4MDjndAb-d6-hQqopfY4IUdKBipzGIh0syVllGnShMdgIiL6H/s1600/Santa+Duca+Les+Crottes+ROIAX+2010.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXlS-OtmXu4WHFH4VhtAp3r7ZWJ8cEDaEDzZEatFhV87T_RGBA9UGYoLDmaLhvCsMpOrcLqR3EFbKGwC8_QjI4MDjndAb-d6-hQqopfY4IUdKBipzGIh0syVllGnShMdgIiL6H/s200/Santa+Duca+Les+Crottes+ROIAX+2010.JPG" width="57" /></a>Released by Vintages on Apr 16, 2016. Rated 88-90 by<a href="http://robertparker.com/" target="_blank"> Robert Parker Jr </a> (October 2011). <i> My notes: Velvet smooth with a thick film on the glass that quickly runs full legs. A charcoal hue to a clean ruby, an intense sting and concentration gives the impression of a cigar companion - but it's fleeting (those days have long gone). Full-bodied and a smoky pepper on ripe plum lingers narrows this as a client sipper. Pair with wild game, a savoury tenderloin or rich Montreal smoked meat. Six years since picking and may go another six if it's your style. Soften by aerating. 93 </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i><b>UNDURRAGA SIBARIS GRAN RESERVA SYRAH 2013, Cachapaol Valley, Chile, 14% XD 6g/L, #443556 $16.95 (Tasted September 5, 2016)</b></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC3y0Vojq08ODhIGRyjwIYPegjyweKc8Hb1EHIj4FJinWFQwtQSX_6DJcgVDiVf2uh8fQLCkcPuzm86hyphenhyphen8PxnTvOKyKMqrQoRcPMTHSg_Ivsog937P-52obTcs10utdf17YW8z/s1600/Sibaris+Syrah+Undurraga+2013.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC3y0Vojq08ODhIGRyjwIYPegjyweKc8Hb1EHIj4FJinWFQwtQSX_6DJcgVDiVf2uh8fQLCkcPuzm86hyphenhyphen8PxnTvOKyKMqrQoRcPMTHSg_Ivsog937P-52obTcs10utdf17YW8z/s200/Sibaris+Syrah+Undurraga+2013.JPG" width="61" /></a></span>Release by Vintages on July 9, 2016.<i> My notes:Pours a deep black cherries. A sniff carries the steamy warmth of crushed fruit and a swirl shows a slow viscosity with tears idling downward. There's a balance to the fruit, the texture, full-bodied treat that comes with sipping. A suspicion of sugar may be included although the finish is long and dry. Toast the occasion or pair with beef tenderloin, stews, gamey recipes but don't overdo the savoury of this red. Still a lot of longevity to put away several cases. Why spend wordage on geography when there's so much to say about this wine. 94 </i></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i></i></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">RIVERLORE SAUVIGNON BLANC MARLBOROUGH 2015, Marlborough, New Zealand, 13.0% XD 2g/L, #417600, $15.95 (Tasted August 18, 2016)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnEJZZ9awBk88fTxMQp7hNoRItz95Zjy8Sv_5opvD1XWYVrKMIXoLUeMXYJHD8LdNkoAxLzhnlgiOx14j5j6YZ1sVkQzrcW-Xe_ZE-Ch4lq6cW-QOZZ3sItz3s2dfuO0stSd7L/s1600/riverlore+sb+2015.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnEJZZ9awBk88fTxMQp7hNoRItz95Zjy8Sv_5opvD1XWYVrKMIXoLUeMXYJHD8LdNkoAxLzhnlgiOx14j5j6YZ1sVkQzrcW-Xe_ZE-Ch4lq6cW-QOZZ3sItz3s2dfuO0stSd7L/s200/riverlore+sb+2015.JPG" width="58" /></a>A General listing and a product of <a href="http://www.wairauriverwines.com/" target="_blank">Wairau River Wines Ltd.</a> .<i> My notes: A pale yellow with a green tint, a clear and crisp sipper. Extra dry leaving the tongue with tingling sparkles. A thin film on the glass hangs from a crackled rim each edge quickly shrinking. Flavours include young gooseberry, tart crab apple and hints of pineapple core and mango. The finish is long fading to extra dry. Pair with seared mussels in a garlic and butter sauce or boarded Atlantic Salmon flamed. Perhaps will soften in several years. Try aerating. 83 <br /><br /> </i></span>Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-85811642979360926342016-07-01T16:00:00.000-04:002016-07-31T10:04:20.011-04:00July 2016 Wines - 14 Tasted of 14<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6bf4OCB1Vh2xFC72eGdlCmfcnJ1oeTpwdvBv3hGtic0vXZv-3gbl0BnfH9685fjVJCMvWS1IkqeRrnGXo_gJIvIkI2npAGCoqY4tONqEYYxtNZFuKPtz8yPe6kuGJN85uUGMm/s1600/8+Low+Tide+2x275+300T.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6bf4OCB1Vh2xFC72eGdlCmfcnJ1oeTpwdvBv3hGtic0vXZv-3gbl0BnfH9685fjVJCMvWS1IkqeRrnGXo_gJIvIkI2npAGCoqY4tONqEYYxtNZFuKPtz8yPe6kuGJN85uUGMm/s640/8+Low+Tide+2x275+300T.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">West Coast, Low Tide</span></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Cheers, Ww </i><br /><br /><b>LINEUP: Reds, Whites, Rosés and Bubblies:<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBehhCOZ0iIdCltNkZJCBEQtzQpqcalz1FB4OXiTMxjq4X2v8EHkuFqleEe1xkZH8wX6rouypppdPjPVqYSxpv2QzdhPmV6_oDMcy1qA8YXcuW7t_q82BLiEOQgh_9ow65DOe6/s1600/Wine+Thermometer.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBehhCOZ0iIdCltNkZJCBEQtzQpqcalz1FB4OXiTMxjq4X2v8EHkuFqleEe1xkZH8wX6rouypppdPjPVqYSxpv2QzdhPmV6_oDMcy1qA8YXcuW7t_q82BLiEOQgh_9ow65DOe6/s400/Wine+Thermometer.JPG" width="225" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>My <b>new</b> <b>t</b>oy</i></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Byron & Harold Rose & Thorns Shiraz 2013 95-3 -- V, Western Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=453183&ITEM_NUMBER=453183&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">453183</a> $19.95</i></span></b> </i></span></b></b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Zonte's Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Shiraz 2013, 92a-2 -- V, Barossa Valley, Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=212936&ITEM_NUMBER=212936&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">212936</a> $17.95</i></span></b></b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Wirra Wirra Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2013, 91-2 -- V, McLaren Vale, Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=024034&ITEM_NUMBER=024034&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">024034</a> $19.95</i></span></b> </i></span></b></b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Chateau Terra Mare Rhône Paradox Côtes du Rhône Homini 2012, 89-1 -- V, Rhône, France, </i></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=447912&ITEM_NUMBER=447912&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">#447912</a></i></span> $16.95</b></i></span></i></span></b></b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Château Pégau Cuvée Maclura Côtes-du-Rhône 2013, 89-1 -- V, Rhône, France, <a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=452250&ITEM_NUMBER=452250&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">#452250</a> $19.95</b></i></span> </b></i></span> </i></span></b></b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Mirasso Winery Pinot Noir 2014, 88-2 -- G, Modesto, California, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=185249&ITEM_NUMBER=185249&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">185249</a> $11.95*</b></i></span> </i></span></b></b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Susana Balbo CRIOS Pinot Noir 2014, 88-1 -- V, Mendoza Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=450098&ITEM_NUMBER=450098&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">450098</a> $14.95 </i></span></b></i></span></b></b></i></span></b></i></span></i></span></b></b></i></span> </i></span></b> </b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Protea Merlot 2014, 87a-1 -- V, Western Cape, South Africa, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=443481&ITEM_NUMBER=443481&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">443481</a> $14.95</b> </i></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i></span> </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Santa Ema Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2014, 92-3 -- V, Leyda Valley, Chile, <a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=443507&ITEM_NUMBER=443507&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">#443507</a> $15.95</b> </i></span> </b></i></span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Montes Outer Limits Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 90-1 -- V, Zapallar Coast, Chile, <a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=389643&ITEM_NUMBER=389643&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">#389643</a> $19.95</b> </i></span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Concha Y Toro Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2013, 89-1 -- V, Colchagua, Chile, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=287995&ITEM_NUMBER=287995&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">287995</a> $16.95</i></span></b></i></span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Susana Balbo CRIOS Chardonnay 2014, 88c-1 -- V, Mendoza, Argentina, 13.0% XD 6g/L, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=243196&ITEM_NUMBER=243196&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">243196</a> $13.95</i></span></b> </i></span></b> </i></span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Domaine LaFage Cuvée Centenaire 2014, 88-1 -- V, Cotes du Roussillon, France, <a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=343491&ITEM_NUMBER=343491&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">#343491</a> $19.95</b> </i></span> </i></span> </i></span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Mionetto Prosecco DOC Treviso NV, 89-1 -- G, Veneto, Italy, <a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=266023&ITEM_NUMBER=266023&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">#266023</a> $18.15 </b></i></span> </i></span></li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">(V - Vintages, G - General, O - Other, r-v - Rating-Value, a - aerated, c - cellar, NR - Not Recommended)</span></span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>TASTINGS:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b><br /><b><a href="http://www.rupertwines.com/wine_range.php?wine_range_id=5" target="_blank">PROTEA MERLOT 2014</a>, Western Cape, South Africa, 14.0% XD 7g/L, #443481 $14.95 (Tasted July 3, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2NC1djJ1M2kAyOTP6QaJe53SZ3wvqdyCjTYs5GwJY1923U0phaZe4E-68JXVb2hcidijcj0d0EIHZzZPz9XObLU70Qm-vF262UIysDX8GuMp44ZYgcydKO8xL2LsX3qkDSA2B/s1600/Protea+Merlot+2104.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2NC1djJ1M2kAyOTP6QaJe53SZ3wvqdyCjTYs5GwJY1923U0phaZe4E-68JXVb2hcidijcj0d0EIHZzZPz9XObLU70Qm-vF262UIysDX8GuMp44ZYgcydKO8xL2LsX3qkDSA2B/s200/Protea+Merlot+2104.JPG" width="53" /></a>Release by Vintages on June 11, 2016. Reference: <a href="http://www.wine-searcher.com/find/protea+merlot/2014" target="_blank">WineSearcher</a>. <i>My notes: An attractive pattern is imprinted on the bottle, Protea, the national flower of South Africa. A deep ruby swirls a moderate film that quickly flows long fast legs. The raspberry scent is accented with pine, for tang and freshness, and dark cocoa for smoothness. The first sip attacks the tongue then a quick swallow dries the throat to a chalk level. Overall a warm, rough finish needs the calming aspect of savoury appetizers or a main course of marinade steaks grilled on an open fire. Aerating does much to calm this red's intensity and is recommended. I'd call it a meal red and a drink now. 87</i>a<br /><br /><b>SUSANA BALBO CRIOS PINOT NOIR 2014, Mendoza Argentina, 14.0% XD 5g/L, #450098 $14.95 (Tasted July 30, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeeDUECRA3eSvhHcH__JcGaGxTdoRXkmZL05kJtk1hnBC1EdL2ofpPEIL0UitKZsYykmDMQpthmCYIoHBQKDCpBK7y9h03IPUI4-E-2oD5xMhV9VL8MQmFyyZRvGfX_OC-ewpF/s1600/Susana+Balboa+CRIOS+Pinot+Noir+2014.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeeDUECRA3eSvhHcH__JcGaGxTdoRXkmZL05kJtk1hnBC1EdL2ofpPEIL0UitKZsYykmDMQpthmCYIoHBQKDCpBK7y9h03IPUI4-E-2oD5xMhV9VL8MQmFyyZRvGfX_OC-ewpF/s200/Susana+Balboa+CRIOS+Pinot+Noir+2014.JPG" width="58" /></a>Released by Vintages on June 11, 2016. Reference: <a href="http://www.wine-searcher.com/find/susana+balbo+crios+pinot+noir+2014" target="_blank">WineSearcher</a> . <i>My notes: Held to the light there's a clear clean ruby and a swirl lays a thin film that sticks, slowly fragments then drops a curtain of slow tears. A sniff reveals a soft, warm, floral, subtle blueberry scent pleasing as a sipper or as a complement to a mixed sliced hard cheese and meat buffet. The first sip has a soft texture, is medium-bodied and lightly flavoured with berry fruit - crushed black cherry, strawberry - politely stinging its way past the lips going into a long, warm and dry finish. Have with the above buffet or as a complement to grilled lamb or veal and, more comfortably, with cedar-planked Atlantic salmon. Cellaring more years may mellow out some of this pinot's brightness. 88</i><br /><br /><b>MIRASSOU WINERY PINOT NOIR 2014, Modesto, California, 13.5% D 14g/L, #185249 $11.95* (Tasted July 21, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv6iVSp1VgE0XVqcxNVr_M4aVoGNI2wZNYDeV3LfFQuZvSKkj5hYmpZ3WJvk4Gci3aIMSW0K6P0kZbPi9lMflKNFFYncsgGVLEiAjphJrYeheC0BHhQxmqBqbZkNWrGiW90Jfs/s1600/Mirassou+Pinot+Noir+2014.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv6iVSp1VgE0XVqcxNVr_M4aVoGNI2wZNYDeV3LfFQuZvSKkj5hYmpZ3WJvk4Gci3aIMSW0K6P0kZbPi9lMflKNFFYncsgGVLEiAjphJrYeheC0BHhQxmqBqbZkNWrGiW90Jfs/s200/Mirassou+Pinot+Noir+2014.JPG" width="58" /></a>A General listing. *Reduced from $13.95 until June 19, 2016. Reference: <a href="http://www.wine-searcher.com/find/mirassou+winery+pinot+noir/2014" target="_blank">WineSearcher</a> . <i>My notes: A clear black cherry light for a red but appropriate for the varietal. A swirl shows a viscous film fragmenting from the rim attempting to run tears instead shattering into isolated islands. The nose is slightly floral with a pleasing warmth and modest tang. Black cherry flavouring, a soft dryness and sustained finish supports sipping or meal pairing: Salmon/trout, Artic char or a light fruit salad pear and asiago dressing - air and lite chill (10oC) for a social sipper and light buffet. Short term cellaring is possible. 88-2 </i><br /><br /><b>SUSANA BALBO CRIOS CHARDONNAY 2014, Mendoza, Argentina, 13.0% XD 6g/L, #243196 $13.95 (Tasted July 17, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNglAk3aciQdOPxFkB3522jeBVnpjgqr20k4mS-nRqC5RRJpKyHzxdIAgwAJK_yYyqM3B5LGtgGwcuFWicPHahugU9ix54EFCVQ8hcg7n88Uymg4cZwO0MMjghF5qQBqZBU9kK/s1600/CRIOS+Chard+2014.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNglAk3aciQdOPxFkB3522jeBVnpjgqr20k4mS-nRqC5RRJpKyHzxdIAgwAJK_yYyqM3B5LGtgGwcuFWicPHahugU9ix54EFCVQ8hcg7n88Uymg4cZwO0MMjghF5qQBqZBU9kK/s200/CRIOS+Chard+2014.JPG" width="61" /></a>Released by Vintages on June 11, 2016. <i>My notes: A clean mid yellow that smears the glass with an unbroken film quickly fragmenting from a clinging rim. A mild citrus melon aroma half way to a vegetable scent has neutral appeal. The first sip stings with fresh lemon and a predominant mineral note leaves a fading dryness. I'd call it a refreshing lightish medium-body quaffer as well as a partner with fish filets: pecan crusted cod/tilapia, pickerel, Artic char or seared scallops. A value white that may provide dividends if cellared - check third year. 88c</i><br /><br /><b>BYRON & HAROLD ROSE & THORNS SHIRAZ 2013, Western Australia, 14.0% XD 5g/L, #453183 $19.95 (Tasted July 23, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCdcrCp_L2GQ1LKLqzqrxRQk6mhJ8UE1UMmqL7BRHGe-E179D1L0xbXqo6mgi8V3F-SCjRoyq-As7FvdChZ6buIoJF8F4IVo2SWdQgtb1RLgVLgqboHJdkTshuGUMOPiM8KSat/s1600/Rose+and+Thorns+Shiraz+2013.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCdcrCp_L2GQ1LKLqzqrxRQk6mhJ8UE1UMmqL7BRHGe-E179D1L0xbXqo6mgi8V3F-SCjRoyq-As7FvdChZ6buIoJF8F4IVo2SWdQgtb1RLgVLgqboHJdkTshuGUMOPiM8KSat/s200/Rose+and+Thorns+Shiraz+2013.JPG" width="60" /></a>Released by Vintages on June 11, 2016. Rated 95 by <a href="http://winecompanion.com.au/" target="_blank">Campbell Mattinson</a> (July 27, 2015) </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Reference: <a href="http://www.wine-searcher.com/find/byron+harold+rose+thorns+shiraz/2013" target="_blank">WineSearcher</a></span>. <i>My notes: The nose entices one to rush but hold off to sense the aromas and intensity of character: subtle berries blended with soft woods, a polite but bright spice for an edge -- Now sip. There's a dry layer covered by ripe blackberry and tamed cranberry and substantial body to sustain a long finish. The film quickly releases a dozen fast tears. Pair with lamb kebobs, a medium rare tenderloin or Polish sausage on a well decorated bun. Drink now or cellar another period. 95-3 </i></span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">WIRRA WIRRA CHURCH BLOCK CABERNET SAUVIGNON / SHIRAZ / MERLOT 2013, McLaren Vale, Australia, 14.5% XD 7g/L, #024034 $19.95 (Tasted July 17, 2016)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_F5EW-0lRcpy6xlrs59Nlu82poW94qbmjcUPW9Q9Uuv-akuBaRw_NP77jIcz8dOBDImj7RkXjdS1wxUSXV6EpWtQNqDpuS0JRplaMLCfHgTPL9UadhtZYTnrPYoxelE82Swl0/s1600/Wirra+Wirra+Church+Block+2013.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_F5EW-0lRcpy6xlrs59Nlu82poW94qbmjcUPW9Q9Uuv-akuBaRw_NP77jIcz8dOBDImj7RkXjdS1wxUSXV6EpWtQNqDpuS0JRplaMLCfHgTPL9UadhtZYTnrPYoxelE82Swl0/s200/Wirra+Wirra+Church+Block+2013.JPG" width="50" /></a>Released by Vintages on June 11, 2016. Rated 94 by <a href="http://winecompanion.com.au/" target="_blank">James Halliday</a> (November 14, 2015)<i>. </i>Reference: <a href="http://www.wine-searcher.com/find/wirra+wirra+church+block+cabernet+sauvignon+shiraz+merlot/2013" target="_blank">WineSearcher</a> <i>. My notes: A smooth aroma of dark chocolate, raspberry and cranberry tang gently presented on the first sniff. A full-bodied blend of 50% Cab Sauv, 37% Shiraz and 13% Merlot. The film sticks following the release of a ring of slow tears. Take the first sip slowly to avoid the sting and penetration of persistent acids. A charcoal hue gives density to the royal ruby. The finish quickly levels out prolonging dry fruit with a velvet texture. Pair with stewed, braised, wood fired grilled top grade beef. Cellaring over several more years should mellow its present bold character meanwhile aerating softened some of the bite for a sip now. 91-2</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i><b>CONCHA Y TORO SERIE RIBERAS GRAN RESERVA CHARDONNAY 2013, Colchagua, Chile, 14.0% XD 8g/L, #287995 $16.95 (Tasted July 8, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijshGz4Uuafp2YCchoEiRUi7TCWqMjLMgx-F1ueJUGe27SU2J7p9xBo-ta29FwGn_Wiw5VaVY2aVCrPxWfyBkwiklVnNj42pD3IJj1i8_OXkyZSX8ALfGTixmPvf-VGLUc5zQg/s1600/Concha+yToro+2013.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijshGz4Uuafp2YCchoEiRUi7TCWqMjLMgx-F1ueJUGe27SU2J7p9xBo-ta29FwGn_Wiw5VaVY2aVCrPxWfyBkwiklVnNj42pD3IJj1i8_OXkyZSX8ALfGTixmPvf-VGLUc5zQg/s200/Concha+yToro+2013.JPG" width="63" /></a>Released by Vintages on May 14, 2016<i>. </i>Reference: <a href="http://www.wine-searcher.com/find/concha+y+toro+serie+riberas+gran+reserva+chardonnay+2013" target="_blank">WineSearcher</a> <i> My notes: A warm butter colour. A film sticks then runs a ring of slow tears from a stationary rim. The serving temperature balances a background warmth and tang- keep chilled. As a sipper a mineral dryness, delicate butterscotch and penetrating youthful citrus takes precedence - for Chard lovers. Its brightness and long finish would pair nicely with garlic shrimp, seared mussels or a combination of whitefish pieces and buttery risotto. Bottle weight is an eco-unfriendly 1.4lbs. 89 </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i><b>ZONTE'S FOOTSTEP BARON VON NEMESIS SHIRAZ 2013, Barossa Valley, Australia, 14.5 XD 7g/L, #212936 $17.95 (Tasted July 10, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccLEbjGjRLcp9MsSCoCUSzjJz-pacxok2qzsOvtnli7uqwXhAx_BO1eunKBQgTAzf_Bsw_qk5KI2y4JEUJnRDpLM5_qsRmjGPc9xSBrTilG2f97GAZKvukiJG_-6xCwGHUCjo/s1600/Zontes+Footstep+Shiraz+2013.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccLEbjGjRLcp9MsSCoCUSzjJz-pacxok2qzsOvtnli7uqwXhAx_BO1eunKBQgTAzf_Bsw_qk5KI2y4JEUJnRDpLM5_qsRmjGPc9xSBrTilG2f97GAZKvukiJG_-6xCwGHUCjo/s200/Zontes+Footstep+Shiraz+2013.JPG" width="50" /></a>Released by Vintages on June 11, 2016. Rated 94 by <a href="http://winecompanion.com.au/" target="_blank">James Halliday</a> (July 27, 2015).<i> My notes: A black cast to a deep ruby would set up a mains of seasoned sirloin slices nicely. The nose has a charcoal edge matching initial impressions. A smooth rim dropping slow tears suggests a velvet touch to the first sip. Yes! Smooth with a penetrating warmth ending chalk dry and filled with ripened black cherries. Take time out to aerate. Now chalk has changed to mineral balancing nicely with spicy fruit. Full-bodied for a penetrating sipper or a solid companion to game meats or grilled beef cuts. Another few years in the cellar will develop this red further. 92a </i></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i></i></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">SANTA EMA RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2014, Leyda Valley, Chile, 13.5% XD 3g/L, #443507 $15.95 (Tasted July 10, 2016)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtf6sT7fLqgYFZtfTTQKduPPIWkB3k7b4qRjc4MfOowNPe6Vy2dBvUCpuxtEacmt5XRBpDQjg3Pg7n4H7o2xCOwrxcARPp58m3FKGb9LSzkyzC8wuUYm9QUVWhwkZa-P7GyY3y/s1600/Santa+Ema+Reserve+Sauvignon+Blanc.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtf6sT7fLqgYFZtfTTQKduPPIWkB3k7b4qRjc4MfOowNPe6Vy2dBvUCpuxtEacmt5XRBpDQjg3Pg7n4H7o2xCOwrxcARPp58m3FKGb9LSzkyzC8wuUYm9QUVWhwkZa-P7GyY3y/s200/Santa+Ema+Reserve+Sauvignon+Blanc.JPG" width="65" /></a>Released by Vintages on June 25, 2016.<i> My notes: A green hue to a faint, crisp and clear blond colour and a nose offering faint rhubarb as a variation from gooseberry. Swirling leaves a moderate film and a formation of swollen tears falling slowly. Chilled then sampled at 10oC this has refreshing fruit with substantial body going into a long luscious finish. This is a Sauvignon Blanc with a citric brightness pleasing as a sipper and with a fullness to complement shellfish, a bento box mix and fresh water pickerel. Cellaring a few years may introduce some smoothness - personally I wouldn't wait. 92</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i><b>DOMAINE LAFAGE CUVÉE CENTENAIRE 2014, Cotes du Roussillon, France, 13.0% XD 6g/L, #343491 $19.95 (Tasted July 1, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScOB7fGtc2mPIDVMrqhGmadfYta6BIttoWsWtU_o6aqQRn6DWjbFz6xtB9j3mIDuh5hKWG3tla3gpifgijSu0pBn1XPTNowtXlxZS-tRyQ_nTDRiEV7GFghy90aeXWjrJgnYL/s1600/Domaine+LaFage+Centenaire+2014.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScOB7fGtc2mPIDVMrqhGmadfYta6BIttoWsWtU_o6aqQRn6DWjbFz6xtB9j3mIDuh5hKWG3tla3gpifgijSu0pBn1XPTNowtXlxZS-tRyQ_nTDRiEV7GFghy90aeXWjrJgnYL/s200/Domaine+LaFage+Centenaire+2014.JPG" width="61" /></a>Released by Vintages on Mar 5, 2016. (80% Grenache Blanc, 20% Roussanne). Rated 91 by <a href="http://erobertparker.com/" target="_blank">Jeb Dunnuck</a> (April 2015).<i> My notes: A mid yellow leaving a sticky film, a rounded rim and running fast legs. A touch of butter frames a soft lemon caramel aroma. </i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Chill to 10oC min. </i></span> Sloshing fills the mouth with a lasting tang that subsides over a sustained warm finish - med-bodied. Pleasurable during and after a quaff. Pair with seafood of the quiet kind, ie. grilled, bento or raw. Has flexibility, for instance: from halibut on a mound of risotto to beer can chicken. 88</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i><b>MONTES OUTER LIMITS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015, Zapallar Coast, Chile, 13.0% XD 6g/L, #389643 $19.95 (Tasted July 1, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiThEVpj2w3hJlvQ1n8R9TOBLWOR1trHQXDRM10sMq2JfWNUBYLi6Aozduq8S-fJBOCdpF9RFtW5hYtqAy59im2w8t95DK-9OTdCDNy_Yvc3nXTFTUgT9pr1l-ikEDy_LfPcfgG/s1600/Montes+Outer+Limits+2015.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiThEVpj2w3hJlvQ1n8R9TOBLWOR1trHQXDRM10sMq2JfWNUBYLi6Aozduq8S-fJBOCdpF9RFtW5hYtqAy59im2w8t95DK-9OTdCDNy_Yvc3nXTFTUgT9pr1l-ikEDy_LfPcfgG/s200/Montes+Outer+Limits+2015.JPG" width="66" /></a>Released by Vintages on April 30, 2016. Rated 90 by <a href="http://jamessuckling.com/" target="_blank">James Suckling</a> (October 29, 2015).<i> My notes: Mid yellow with an acerbic lemon, green pea and faint butterscotch aroma. A thin film fills a rounded rim to drop a curtain of slow tears. An intense lemon with a softer caramel blend for a medium-bodied, new age sauvignon blanc. Rolling off the tongue as an extra dry almost chalky long finish this is a refresher when served chilled (10oC) on a summer afternoon of restful sunshine. Have with a salty cheese & cracker tray, grilled garlic shrimp on toothpicks, planked salmon or bacon wrapped asparagus spears. Still young and likely will cellar well. 90</i></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i>CHÂTEAU PEGAU CUVÉE MACLURA CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2013, Rhône, France, 14.0% XD xg/L, #452250 $19.95 (Tasted July 27, 2016)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5uec6uV4kMvT1JHH-rIy2wUIPg_Xhq5_hBXVpSuCEnIWOSKk2pfx5mY22e0WfR7-SWUJ6ZsKJlwUAXLO9AMHyStgqlFJAZ_TJ3a-LBMXZPvrJYanuacRcVfbXDqsrIT0xqLr/s1600/Chateau+Pegau+Maclura+CduR+2013.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5uec6uV4kMvT1JHH-rIy2wUIPg_Xhq5_hBXVpSuCEnIWOSKk2pfx5mY22e0WfR7-SWUJ6ZsKJlwUAXLO9AMHyStgqlFJAZ_TJ3a-LBMXZPvrJYanuacRcVfbXDqsrIT0xqLr/s200/Chateau+Pegau+Maclura+CduR+2013.JPG" width="58" /></a>Release by Vintages on May 28, 2016<i>. My notes: Swirls a firm film running bulging tears from a fragmented rim. When aerated rim is heavily fragmented and tears are slow to form before dropping. There's a deep black cherry with a crushed cherry stone flavour and a subtle freshness. Well supported, medium bodied, a biting acidity with a warm start to mid throat finishing extra dry. No change when aerated. A solid complement to grilled beef patties, savoury stews, rare sirloin and tenderloin. Aged three years and likely several more are in the bottle. 89</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i><b>CHÂTEAU TERRA MARE RHÔNE PARADOX CÔTES DU RHÔNE HOMINI 2012, Rhône, France, 15.0% XD 4g/L, #447912 $16.95 (Tasted July 26, 2016)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIU_VHkQS2auXyUCsiSY4JqnVCzr7iowGROV-hufz6YLUrU4HK8PDQMIwP3s2DTYtnxpHVKkyxIS5PWZ1kJQxq8mp-uI-0SU2BzgivTDTwqd6cMazJNmL1D-hGampp5ge8dizK/s1600/Luc+Baudet+Homini+CduR+2012.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIU_VHkQS2auXyUCsiSY4JqnVCzr7iowGROV-hufz6YLUrU4HK8PDQMIwP3s2DTYtnxpHVKkyxIS5PWZ1kJQxq8mp-uI-0SU2BzgivTDTwqd6cMazJNmL1D-hGampp5ge8dizK/s200/Luc+Baudet+Homini+CduR+2012.JPG" width="57" /></a>Released by Vintages on Jun 11, 2016. Rated 90 by <a href="http://erobertparker.com/" target="_blank">Jeb Dunnuck</a> (December 2013).<i> My notes: 100% Grenache. The colour is a deep ruby and a swirl brings out a thin film fragmenting at the rim then dropping a ring of long moderate tears. A scent of warm teak adds to a blackberry and soft liquorice flavour. Velvet smooth texture contrasts with a gradually fading acid and drying chalk finish. Pair with rare roast beef, cold as in a luncheon spread or hot with Yorkshire puddings. Short term - another 4 years. Primarily a drink now - aerate to soften bite. 89</i></span><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.vinicolaaurora.com.br/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><i></i></span></a><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vinicolaaurora.com.br/" target="_blank">MIONETTO PROSECCO DOC TREVISO NV</a>, Veneto, Italy, 11.0% D 17g/L, #266023 $18.15 (Tasted July 6, 2016)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2pgYFmdkOrMcfsFqX1Zfnc-mdR1k1vsGtLyz51FIZ4d8aquLq6jRkJQe5ktbpoexTArcfstn3P3iGtds6zGz_IdO-nMqB6jdbxkxVxHtulCw57w_C__6U8IZGCNkS1dpwNuz/s1600/Mionetto+Proseco+doc+treviso.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2pgYFmdkOrMcfsFqX1Zfnc-mdR1k1vsGtLyz51FIZ4d8aquLq6jRkJQe5ktbpoexTArcfstn3P3iGtds6zGz_IdO-nMqB6jdbxkxVxHtulCw57w_C__6U8IZGCNkS1dpwNuz/s200/Mionetto+Proseco+doc+treviso.JPG" width="68" /></a>A General listing<i>. My notes: </i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Mid-size bubbles quickly top the flute and cover the sides. A clear mid yellow matches the crisp and clean fragrance as does an almost dry balance of melon and subtle pear. A temperature of 10oC welcomes the senses on a hot (30oC) July day. There's a lasting suspicion of sweetness as well as an appealing fullness and, as a whole and given a few minutes, the spritz works its magic for a long finish. Freshen the morning with chilled oysters, strawberries and cream or back bacon chips and avocado slices - each chilled from a bowl of crushed ice. 89-1 <b> </b></i></span>Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12883643.post-1160293743129298522016-07-01T15:58:00.000-04:002016-07-30T10:15:10.473-04:002016 1st Half Summary - Whites+<br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">The Whites+, consisting of 36 whites, 5 rosés and 5 bubblies tasted from January 1st through June 30th this year, are listed in rating sequence below. Shown in brackets is the month of tasting where my original notes can be found. Nine wines rated 90 and above are considered enjoyable to excellent either to sip or with a meal. Those 85 to 89 are increasingly enjoyable while those 84 and below have progressive degrees of being less desirable as the rating approaches 80. See the side panel for details.<br /><br />The value that is hyphenated to the rating indicates whether a wine is 'worth the price', one that I'd buy in 'multiples', or one I'd buy in 'quantity'. <br /><br />Consider this one person's view and perhaps a starting point for finding bargain wines. Click here for the <a href="http://grapes2u.blogspot.ca/2016/07/2016-1st-half-summary-reds.html" target="_blank">2016 1st half Reds</a>.<br /><br />Cheers, Ww<br /><br /><b>Whites (36)</b></span></i><br />
<ol>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Cave Spring Estate Bottled Chardonnay Musqué 2013 VQA Beamsville Bench, 92-3 -- V, Beamsville, Ontario, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=246579&ITEM_NUMBER=246579&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">246579</a> $16.95 (Mar)</span></i></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Gray Monk Pinot Auxerrois 2014 VQA Okanagan Valley, 91-2 -- V, Kelowna, BC, #BC096222, $14.79 (Apr)</span></i></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Domaine Salmon Grande Réserve Muscadet Sur Lie 2014, 91-2 -- V, Loire, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=438309&ITEM_NUMBER=438309&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">438309</a> $16.95 (May)</span></i></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Vieni Estates Chardonnay 2012 VQA Vinemount Ridge, 91-2 -- V, Beamsville, Ontario, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=388371&ITEM_NUMBER=388371&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">388371</a> $18.25 (Apr)</span></i></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Joie Farm - A Noble Blend 2014 VQA, 91-2 -- O, Naramata, BC, #BC882027 $20.99 (Feb)</span></i></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Chateau l'Argenteyre 2010, 91-2 -- V, Medoc, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=441246&ITEM_NUMBER=441246&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">441246</a> $22.95 (POV Feb) </span></i></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Konzelmann Estate Winery Unoaked Chardonnay 2014 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 90-2 -- G, Ontario, Canada, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=200535&ITEM_NUMBER=200535&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">200535</a> $10.65* (Feb)</span></i></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Oro de Castilla Verdejo 2014, 90-2 -- V, Rueda, Spain, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=745562&ITEM_NUMBER=745562&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">745562</a> $15.95 (Jun)</span></i></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Charles Bove Vouvray 2014, 90-2 -- V, Loire, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=448563&ITEM_NUMBER=448563&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">448563</a> $17.95 (Jun)</span></i></b></li>
</ol>
<br />
<ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Casa do Arrabalde Avesso/Alvarinho/Arinto 2014, 89-2 -- V, Minho, Portugal, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=429324&ITEM_NUMBER=429324&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">429324</a> $14.95 (Mar) </span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Ontanon Vetiver Rioja Viura Blanco 2013, 89-2 -- V, Rioja, Spain, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=437707&ITEM_NUMBER=437707&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">437707</a> $15.95 (POV Mar) </span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Tinhorn Creek Pinot Gris 2014 VQA Okanagan Valley, 89-1 -- V, Oliver, BC, #BC530683, $17.49 (Apr)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Cave Spring Estate Bottled Chardonnay 2012 VQA Beamsville Bench, 89-1 -- V, Jordan, Ontario, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=256552&ITEM_NUMBER=256552&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">256552</a> $18.95 (Mar)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Vina Cobos Felino Chardonnay 2014, 89-1 -- V, Mendoza, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=119099&ITEM_NUMBER=119099&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">119099</a> $19.95 (Feb)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Southbrook Triomphe Chardonnay 2013 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 89-1 -- V, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=172338&ITEM_NUMBER=172338&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">172338</a> $22.95 (Jan)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Domaine Zinck Pinot Blanc 2014, 88-1 -- V, Alsace, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=435040&ITEM_NUMBER=435040&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">435040</a> $16.75 (May)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Chloe Chardonnay 2014, 88-1 -- G, Sonoma California, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=392597&ITEM_NUMBER=392597&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">392597</a> $17.95* (Mar) </span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Vieni Sauvignon Blanc 2013 VQA Vinemount Ridge, 88 -- V, Beamsville, Ontario, #Winery $19.95 (Apr)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Tawse Sketches of Niagara Chardonnay 2012 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 88-1 -- V, Vineland, Ontario, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=089037&ITEM_NUMBER=089037&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">089037</a> $19.95 (Jun)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Vina Cobos Felino Chardonnay 2014, 88-1 -- V, Mendoza, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=119099&ITEM_NUMBER=119099&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">119099</a> $19.95 (Mar)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Woodwork Central Coast Chardonnay 2013, 87-1 -- G, Sonoma, California, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=428805&ITEM_NUMBER=428805&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">428805</a> $16.95 (Jan)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Cave de Ribeauvillé Collection Pinot Gris 2014, 87 -- V, Alsace, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=390633&ITEM_NUMBER=390633&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">390633</a> $19.95 (Feb)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Cannonball Chardonnay 2013, 87 -- V, Sonoma County, California, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=311563&ITEM_NUMBER=311563&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">311563</a> $22.95 (Jan)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Te Whare RA Sauvignon Blanc 2014, 87 -- Renwick, Marlborough, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=411603&ITEM_NUMBER=411603&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">411603</a> $24.95 (Jan)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Zuccardi Serie A Chardonnay Viognier 2014, 86 -- V, Valle de Uco, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=262097&ITEM_NUMBER=262097&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">262097</a> $15.95 (Jun)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Cave Spring Estate Bottled Chardonnay Musqué 2014 VQA Niagara Escarpment, 86 -- V, Niagara, Ontario, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=246579&ITEM_NUMBER=246579&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">246579</a> $16.95 (May)</span></i></li>
</ul>
<br />
<ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Nobilo Regional Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2014, 84 -- G, Marlborough, New Zealand, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=415745&ITEM_NUMBER=415745&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">415745</a> $14.95* (May)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Vieni Pinot Grigio 2013 VQA Vinemount Ridge, 84 -- V, Beamsville, Ontario, #Winery $14.95 (Apr)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">The Crusher Viognier Wilson Vineyard 2013, 84 -- V, Clarksburg, Napa, California, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=361964&ITEM_NUMBER=361964&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">361964</a> $16.95 (Feb)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Henschke Tilly's Vineyard 2013, 84 -- V, Adelaide Hills, Australia, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=061705&ITEM_NUMBER=061705&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">061705</a> $26.95 (Jan)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Daniel Lenko Chardonngay Unoaked Chardonnay 2012 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 82 -- Disc., Beamsville, Ontario, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=260398&ITEM_NUMBER=260398&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">260398</a> $12.10* (Jan)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Secreto Patagonia Chardonnay 2012, 82 -- V, Patagonia, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=380055&ITEM_NUMBER=380055&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">380055</a> $16.25 (Jun)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Mauro Chardonnay 2014 IGT, 81 -- G, Puglia, Italy, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=404491&ITEM_NUMBER=404491&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">404491</a> $12.30 (Apr)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Mike Weir Chardonnay VQA Niagara Peninsula 2014, 81 -- G, Beamsville, Ontario, #000026 $13.95* (Feb) </span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Willm Réserve Riesling 2014, NR -- V, Alsace, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=011452&ITEM_NUMBER=011452&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">011452</a> $15.95 (Feb)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Clay Station Unoaked Viognier 2014, 77NR -- V, Lodi, California, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=025411&ITEM_NUMBER=025411&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">025411</a> $16.95 (Jun)</span></i></li>
</ul>
<ul>
</ul>
<i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />Roses (5)</b></span></i><br />
<ol>
</ol>
<ul>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Saint Clair Family Estate Premium Pinot Gris Rosé 2015, 90-2 -- V, Marlborough, New Zealand, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=451740&ITEM_NUMBER=451740&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">451740</a> $16.95 (Jun)</span></i></b></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Muga Rioja Rosé 2015, 89-2 -- V, Haro, Spain, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=603795&ITEM_NUMBER=603795&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">603795</a> $13.95 (May)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Cave Spring Dry Rosé 2014 VQA Niagara Escarpment, 88-1 -- G, Jordan, Ontario, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=295006&ITEM_NUMBER=295006&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">295006</a> $14.95 (Mar)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Vieni Bruce Trail Rosé Sparkling NV VQA Ontario, 85 -- G, Beamsville, Ontario, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=452276&ITEM_NUMBER=452276&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">452276</a> $ 15.95 (Apr)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Pillitteri Blossom Rosé 2013 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, 82 -- G, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=441188&ITEM_NUMBER=441188&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">441188</a> $13.95 (Mar)</span></i></li>
</ul>
<ol>
</ol>
<i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />Bubblies (5)</b></span></i><br />
<ol>
</ol>
<ul>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Zuccardi Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Especial 2008, 92-2 -- V, Tupungato, Argentina, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=435438&ITEM_NUMBER=435438&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">435438</a> $19.95</span></i></b></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Bottega Petalo il Vino Dell'Amore Moscato NV, 89-2 -- G, Montebelluna, Italy, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=588780&ITEM_NUMBER=588780&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">588780</a> $12.95 (Mar)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Il Sodale Moscato d'Asti 2014, 88-1 -- V, Piedmont, Italy, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=422444&ITEM_NUMBER=422444&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">422444</a> $16.95 (Mar)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Canella Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG 2014, 87-1 -- V, Veneto, Italy, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=435503&ITEM_NUMBER=435503&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">435503</a> $16.75 (Jun) </span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;">Cave de Beblenheim Brut Rosé Crémant d'Alsace NV, 87 -- V, Beblenheim, France, #<a href="http://www.vintages.com/lcbo-ear/vintages/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=168948&ITEM_NUMBER=168948&language=EN&style=Vintages" target="_blank">168948</a> $18.95 (Jan)</span></i></li>
</ul>
<ol>
</ol>
<br />Wwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093487945674962034noreply@blogger.com0