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Tastings: February 2002

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28 February 2002

Mionetto Il Prosecco Frizzantetext
86PTS

Mionetto Il Prosecco Frizzante NV

Veneto, ItalyPleasant forward open floral honey nose with a dash of mineral. Very delicate lemon mineral flavours with just a brush of peach skin. An up-scale Euro apéritif for cooling down on the patio. Serve with antipasto or cheese.Prices:
BC$18.00750ml
Producer: Mionetto S.p.A.
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10 February 2002

Rawson's Retreat Merlottext
83PTS

Rawson's Retreat Merlot 2001

South Australia, AustraliaMenthol, earth and spice aromas with a touch of Raspberry coulis, very similar flavours. A bit of stems, acidity and dryness in the finish. Less plush, needs a bit more fruit and extract. The merlot is new from Penfolds but it's not to our taste.Prices:
BC$12.95750ml
Producer: Penfolds
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09 February 2002

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandeltext
85PTS

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 1999

California, United StatesOpen vanilla nose with fine fruit intensity reminiscent of blackberries and prunes. On the palate the style is lean and thin showing less weight and structure than the nose would suggest. Not a patch on any Aussie shiraz at this price.Prices:
BC$22.95750ml
ON$19.99750ml
Producer: Ravenswood Winery
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06 February 2002

Ruffino Fonte Al Sole Sangiovese di Toscanatext
0PTS

Ruffino Fonte Al Sole Sangiovese di Toscana 2001

Tuscany, ItalyCorkedPrices:
BC$13.99750ml
Producer: Tenimenti Ruffino
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04 February 2002

Villa Arceno Chianti Classico Riservatext
91PTS

Villa Arceno Chianti Classico Riserva 1997

Castelnuovo Berardenga, Siena, Tuscany, ItalyRipe cherry jam, vanilla, gamey, peppery, spicy, tobacco aromas. Ripe, round and intense with ripe, balanced tannins. Prune, cherry jam, spicy, peppery leather flavours with a well balance, ripe finish. A classic, fine 1997 quality riserva that will keep and improve another 5 to 7 years.Prices:
BC$43.95750ml
Producer: Tenuta di Arceno
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Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay Grand Reservetext
91PTS

Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay Grand Reserve 2000

California, United StatesMostly separate lots of Sonoma fruit with some Santa Barbara but aged in mostly French oak. Layers of tropical fruit, pear, apple and citrus aromas complemented by well-integrated vanilla, spice, clove and smoke notes. We like the wood restraint and its bright spicy apple, toasty lees, honey and citrus butter flavours. A simple California appellation doesn't do the wine justice.Prices:
BC$45.95750ml
AB$37.95750ml
ON$40.00750ml
Producer: Kendall-Jackson (Jackson Family Wines)
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02 February 2002

Lindemans Limestone Coast Chardonnaytext
85PTS

Lindemans Limestone Coast Chardonnay 2000

Limestone Coast, South Australia, AustraliaSmoky floral, red apple aroma. Spicy apple smoky style but lean on the mid-palate and somewhat austere. It lacks the extract and intensity that would elevate it above the norm. Everyday in style and in price. Prices:
BC$12.95750ml
Producer: Lindemans Wines
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01 February 2002

Nederburg Première Cuvée Brut Sparkling Winetext
82PTS

Nederburg Première Cuvée Brut Sparkling Wine NV

South AfricaThe basis for this non-vintage blend is the chenin blanc grape with varying additions of sauvignon blanc and Cape riesling. Tiny pinpoint, persistent mousse greets the sipper with a light fruity dusty nose. The initial flavors are crisp but the wine tends to soften up on mid-palate. The finish is a mix of green-apple and oily, herbaceous flavors.Prices:
BC$14.99750ml
Producer: Nederburg Wines (Pty) Ltd.
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