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Tastings: February 2007
26 February 2007
87PTS
Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2005
Barossa Valley, South Australia, AustraliaLight floral, spicy ginger, butter, grapefruit aromas all wrapped up in a round, fresh, slightly leaner style. Look for ginger, marmalade, floral, buttery, caramel flavours with a citrus, apple skin finish. Just beginning to blossom in the bottle putting on a bit of weight and mouth feel.Prices:| BC | $17.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $14.45 | 750ml |
| ON | $14.95 | 750ml |
| SK | $18.99 | 750ml |
| NS | $19.99 | 750ml |
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25 February 2007
0PTS
Michele Satta Cavaliere 2001
Bolgheri, Tuscany, ItalyCorked, try another bottle.Prices:| BC | $54.00 | 750ml |
| AB | $45.00 | 750ml |
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22 February 2007
90PTS
L'Ecole No 41 Merlot Seven Hills Vineyard 2003
Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesThe Seven Hills Vineyard 'estate' merlot is the culmination of 14 years of work in Walla Walla. Super supple and rich the nose mixes spicy, cherry jam, vanilla with peppery leather and flecks of orange and chocolate. It's a drier version of the regular merlot with silky tannins and cool, sleek, black fruit and cocoa flavours. Its leaner, yet still muscular style, works well with food.Prices:| BC | $73.45 | 750ml |
| AB | $67.95 | 750ml |
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91PTS
Le Macchiole Messorio 2002
Bolgheri, Tuscany, ItalyLe Macchiole Messorio is simply one of the best merlot made in the world and would easily make my top 10 list. The fruit is bright but with a savoury earthy undercurrent, almost a la Mendoza or like a Pomerol, and that makes it fun to drink. They only make 600 cases each year but after almost two years in barrique this rich yet restrained red with supple jammy black stone frit flavours is a delight to drink. Perfect acidity makes it a candidate to age as well. This is the merlot the film Sideways never new existed.Prices:| BC | $159.99 | 750ml |
| ON | $127.00 | 750ml |
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89PTS
Catena Malbec 2004
Mendoza, ArgentinaLess new oak, several different clones and different vineyards bring much sophistication for the price. The nose is savoury and inviting; the fruit a mix of licorice and chocolate and black cherry with flecks of orange and more savoury garrigue notes. Ready to drink but will easily age in bottle through 2012.Prices:| BC | $24.95 | 750ml |
| AB | $22.95 | 750ml |
| ON | $19.95 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Shaw and Smith Chardonnay M3 Vineyard 2004
Adelaide Hills, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaThe Shaw and Smith Chardonnay M3 Vineyard 2004, takes it name from the three partners in the vineyard: brothers Michael and Matthew Hill Smith along with cousin and winemaker Martin Shaw. The latest M3 is the fourth vintage to shift away from the traditional, overblown Oz style chardonnay to a more Burgundian demeanour. Look for a mix of spicy lees, vanilla, mineral and citrus aromas with a green apple/nectarine skin, creamy vanilla, spicy, honey, and nutty finish. A tight, restrained, food-friendly chardonnay. Prices:| BC | $44.95 | 750ml |
| AB | $36.95 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Sandhill Small Lots Program Three Sandhill Estate Vineyard 2004
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaRootsy, licorice, black cherry, chocolate pudding, spicy, savoury, gamey aromas. Dry, round, slightly lean entry with a bit of acidity showing. Smoky, vanilla, cherry, savoury, tobacco leaf, peppery, cassis flavours with a coffee finish. A bit young and warm, need a year or two to round out. 411 cases made with a blend of 48/37/10/5 sangiovese, barbera, merlot and cabernet sauvignon.Prices:| AB | $32.49 | 750ml |
| BC | $29.99 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Sandhill Small Lots Program Two Sandhill Estate Vineyard 2004
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaTobacco, spicy, Band-Aid, minty coffee nose with vanilla and green olive undercurrents. Dry, tight, somewhat tannic entry. Very smoky, vanilla, cedar-y, tobacco leaf, saddle leather, cassis flavours with smoky, resiny finish. Tannins and structure are a bit too lean and light with some green notes. Will need a few years in bottle to round out but the fruit component is low. 269 small lots blend 67/25/8 per cent cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc.Prices:| BC | $29.99 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Sandhill Small Lots Program Cabernet Sauvignon - Syrah Sandhill Estate Vineyard 2004
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaBlack cherry, peppery, Band-Aid, cassis nose with smoky, resiny, coffee vanilla, roasted bell pepper aromas. Dry, round, elegant but slightly lean tannic entry. Very smoky, tobacco leaf, resiny, herbal, vanilla, coffee, sweaty saddle leather, olive flavours. Very tight, dry finish. Needs 1-3 years. 161 small lots made with 75/25 blend of cabernet sauvignon syrah.Prices:| BC | $26.99 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Sandhill Small Lots Program Sangiovese Sandhill Estate Vineyard 2004
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSpicy, mocha, chocolate pudding, black cherry, saddle leather, savour, floral, animal aromas. Dry, round, elegant palate with light tannins. Peppery, coffee, pudding, vanilla, savoury, licorice and black cherry flavours and showing a fair bit of oak. Grippy back end with youthful light tannins. Needs food now or try in 1-2 years. 406 small lots made.Prices:| BC | $26.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $29.95 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Sandhill Small Lots Program Barbera Sandhill Estate Vineyard 2004
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSmoky, peppery, rootsy, licorice, rubber, cherry cola, vanilla, saddle leather nose. Warm, dry, round, slightly tannic entry with a touch of acidity showing. Peppery, rootsy, smoky, herbal, cooked cherry, cola flavours with a bit of coffee. Simple, style red that will be best with food. 222 small lots made.Prices:| BC | $26.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $29.99 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Wente Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Livermore, San Francisco Bay, California, United StatesCassis, baked apple, peppery, compost, green olive, minty, resiny nose. Round, supple, warm palate with cassis, peppery, wet compost, blueberry, light bell pepper flavours. The finish is dry showing youthful tannins.Prices:| BC | $17.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $12.99 | 750ml |
| MB | $15.02 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Peller Estates Private Reserve Chardonnay 2005
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaPeller Estates appears to be turning the quality corner after years of less than distinguished winemaking. The '05 PR chardonnay is hand-picked and stainless steel-fermented before spending 9 to 12 months in mostly used French and American oak. The result is an attractive wine with a honeyed fruit nose, fine acidity and generous textures on the palate. It's not complex but it's a crowd pleaser and it hits the value for money mark.Prices:| BC | $16.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $16.99 | 750ml |
| SK | $18.99 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Sandhill Small Lots Program Petit Verdot Phantom Creek Vineyard 2004
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaNow one of the best 'Small Lots' is Richard Cleave's Phantom Creek Petit Verdot. Smoky, coffee, mocha, peppery notes mix with cherry, floral, cranberry and saddle leather aromas. Round, dry, elegant, supple but with some youthful grainy tannins. Floral, cranberry, spicy, peppery, tobacco leaf, cherry, smoky vanilla, coriander and caraway flavours. Good intensity if a bit light on extract. Very smoky, oaky finish but should dissipate over the next 1-2 years. Good effort. 124 small lots made.Prices:| BC | $26.99 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Sandhill Small Lots Program One Phantom Creek Vineyard 2004
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaOlive, dill, tobacco, cassis, smoky, peppery, coffee nose. Round, soft, supple palate but dry. Smoky, coffee, mocha, tobacco, cassis, black olive, savoury flavours. The finish has a touch of acidity and earthy herbal notes that will be a good match for roast beef. 511 small lots made with 82/9/9 percent cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot and malbec. Just needs some polish to shine.Prices:| BC | $32.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $32.99 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Sandhill Small Lots Program Malbec Phantom Creek Vineyard 2004
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaMedium cherry colour with a light brick edge. Tobacco leaf, roasted mushroom, savoury, cedar, coffee, caraway, saddle leather aromas. Dry, round, light, soft palate. Coffee, caraway, vanilla, smoky, savoury, olive, tobacco, weedy, sour cherry flavours. A bit tart and light overall best for near term drinking or look to Argentina for superior bottles at half the price. 152 small lots madePrices:| BC | $26.99 | 750ml |
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84PTS
Gallo Sierra Series Chardonnay 2005
California, United StatesMuch like the last edition the nose is muddled and frankly unclean with garlic/sulphur undertones. It's a bit brighter on the palate with crisp red apple fruit flavours and a hint of pear. Decent value.Prices:| BC | $9.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $9.99 | 750ml |
| SK | $9.99 | 750ml |
| MB | $8.99 | 750ml |
| ON | $8.95 | 750ml |
| QC | $11.45 | 750ml |
| NB | $9.99 | 750ml |
| NS | $9.98 | 750ml |
| PE! | $11.95 | 750ml |
| NF | $10.95 | 750ml |
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85PTS
Peller Estates Heritage Series Chardonnay 2005
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis is a tidy little B.C. chardonnay with all the right aroma notes: butter, melon and citrus. Fresh and slightly sweet on entry with baked apple notes but otherwise clean and fresh in the finish. Good value, inexpensive chardonnay for current drinking.Prices:| BC | $11.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $11.99 | 750ml |
| MB | $11.29 | 750ml |
| SK | $12.29 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Nederburg Chardonnay 2004
Western Cape, South AfricaA nice improvement over the previous year offering a clean mineral, red and apple and citrus rind nose with a dusting of bread dough. Round on the palate with mineral, leesy, red apple, buttery flavours with a clean crisp finish. Well done, fresh style that works well with shellfish and assorted light seafood dishes.Prices:| BC | $12.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $10.99 | 750ml |
| ON | $13.45 | 750ml |
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82PTS
Church & State Wines Merlot Stoney Hill Vineyard 2004
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSaddle leather, tobacco, dill, olive brine aromas. Soft, round, dry and slightly acidic with smoky, brine, leather, tobacco, prune flavours. Simple and somewhat herbal with an acidic edge. Drink up.Prices:| BC | $19.90 | 750ml |
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87PTS
La Vieille Ferme Côtes du Ventoux Rosé 2005
Ventoux, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceAttractive, pale raspberry colour. Very floral, raspberry, strawberry, mineral, citrus and rhubarb nose. Dry, round, soft, easy style with earthy, mineral, floral, raspberry and sour cherry flavours. Good balance if a bit lean,now under screwcap which really lifts the fruit. Perfect luncheon wine.Prices:| BC | $13.87 | 750ml |
| AB | $12.00 | 750ml |
| QC | $13.90 | 750ml |
| ON | $10.95 | 750ml |
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21 February 2007
91PTS
Mitolo Savitar Shiraz 2005
McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaSavitar comes from a vineyard of 20 year old vines in the Willunga District of southern McLaren Vale, about 35 miles south of Adelaide. Look for plenty of peppery, savoury, licorice notes against a vanilla blackberry, blueberry background. Smooth and supple it is as opulent as ever on the palate with chocolate coffee, cardamom flavours. It's warm and there is that typical acid poking through the back end but it should have wide appeal to those who love their New World shiraz big and fat.Prices:| BC | $73.99 | 750ml |
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92PTS
Catena Alta Malbec 2003
Mendoza, ArgentinaThe latest Catena Alta malbec is 100 per cent malbec blended from three, high altitude Mendoza vineyards: Adrianna, Altamira and Angelica. The nose is extremely attractive offering fragrant, earthy undertones and bright fruit. The textures are suave. This is malbec at a very high level. The fruit is ripe, tasting of blackberries and black stone fruits flecked with spicy vanilla, mocha and tobacco. A big, sophisticated red by any standard. Will easily age a decade.Prices:| BC | $62.00 | 750ml |
| AB | $59.00 | 750ml |
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91PTS
Domaine Carneros Le Reve Carneros Sparkling 1999
Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United StatesLe Rêve is Champagne's Claude Taittinger's dream (or rêve) premium blanc de blancs. This is one classy bubble made only with chardonnay. The styling is elegant and restrained with creamy textures and more pear/apricot, nutty bread dough flavours. The finish is balanced and shows fine finesse.Prices:| BC | $59.95 | 750ml |
| AB | $59.95 | 750ml |
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84PTS
Peller Estates Heritage Series Gewürztraminer 2005
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaLight candied fruit notes on the nose with orange and lychee fruit undercurrent. Soft round simple sweet fruit style with a short finish. More of a patio cooler wine than a serious varietal. Best for picnic style lunches or eating alfresco.Prices:| BC | $12.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $12.99 | 750ml |
| MB | $12.29 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Inniskillin Okanagan Pinot Blanc Reserve 2005
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaWhile I'm not a huge fan of pinot blanc, winemaker Sandor Mayer is doing a solid job with it. Like the previous year it has plenty of peach, red apples, nectarine notes in its floral nose. It warm if not a bit hot on the palate with more red apple, nectarine, and citrus rind flavours. This finish is long and warm. Think turkey dishes or perhaps even pork. Fine value.Prices:| BC | $13.49 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Hillside Muscat Ottonel Reserve 2005
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaA repeat performance is always welcomed when the previous year was good too. Consistency is the ultimate compliment. Love the fresh spicy, floral nose with hints of ginger and honey. Crisp and juicy on the palate with more mineral, ginger, green apple skin flecked with orange. Like last year its bit viognier-like in the finish. Well done again.Prices:| BC | $19.95 | 750ml |
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20 February 2007
85PTS
Caliterra Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2004
Valle del Maipo, Region del Valle Central, ChileThe Caliterra Reserva Cabernet sources the majority of its fruit from the Colchagua Valley. The nose is a mix of cassis blueberries and cedar with spicy herbal, minty, notes. It's soft on the plate with simple menthol, peppery fruit flavours. The finish is warm. Simple, straight-up Chilean cabernet at an affordable price.Prices:| BC | $13.10 | 750ml |
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19 February 2007
86PTS
Illuminati Riparosso Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2005
Abruzzo, ItalyIt's amazing what a sunny, warm vintage will do for some of Italy's lesser lights. This Montepulciano has put on some weight and texture to go with its smoky, peppery, licorice, plum flavours and firm acidity. It's now a very enjoyable spaghetti red that offers value for money. Look for this to show up on the Italian/Mediterranean wine list circuit.Prices:| BC | $14.95 | 750ml |
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85PTS
Wild Horse Canyon Merlot 2005
CanadaSmoky, sweaty saddle, cherry jam, garlic, compost, cedar bark nose. Round, supple, warm palate with peppery, cedar bark, spicy, menthol, cherry, candy flavours. Very warm, slightly sweet finish with a bit of tannin showing. Needs bit of air to open up but otherwise fine value.Prices:| BC | $12.99 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Alamos Syrah 2005
Mendoza, ArgentinaThe first Alamos syrah we have tasted shows fine promise. They made 2500 cases in 2005 and the meaty spicy licorice root aromas pull you into the glass. The textures are supple with big peppery black fruit flavours spiked with sausage, sage and orange rind. The finish is long and soft with meaty, cherry cola highlights. A fun, mouth-filling red at a fine price.Prices:| AB | $14.75 | 750ml |
| BC | $16.90 | 750ml |
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18 February 2007
87PTS
Church & State Wines Merlot Coyote Bowl 2005
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaCherry, chocolate, vanilla, mint, coriander, pudding, compost aromas. Dry, round, full bodied with grainy tannins. Lots of cedar, spice, vanilla, menthol, mocha, cherry, peppery flavours. Very warm finish with big spicy oak up front but some good berry fruit. Should improve over the next few years.Prices:| BC | $19.99 | 750ml |
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84PTS
Bodegas Castro Martin Albariño 2005
Rías Baixas, Galicia, SpainFloral, spicy, grassy, orange, passion fruit, lime aromas with a slate and pear skin note. Dry, fresh, tart style with good extract. Passion fruit, lime, floral, butter, chalky, nectarine skin flavours. Finish is a bit warm with bitter lime rind throughout. Needs to settle down for a few months, and then try with grilled squid in olive oil.Prices:| BC | $24.77 | 750ml |
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91PTS
Carm Douro Grande Escolha 2003
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalSpicy, peppery, coriander, vanilla, licorice nose with black cherry, floral, orange peel, meaty, menthol aromas. Ripe, round, dry palate with ripe, grainy tannins. Intense black cherry, peppery, spicy, coriander, plum, licorice, minty, spicy, orange flavours with a cedar, tobacco, chocolate, prune finish. Excellent fruit and intensity with some young tannins to shed. Will improve over the next 2-7 years. Well done.Prices:| BC | $40.15 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Carm Douro Tinto 2004
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalFloral, smoky, spicy, meaty, black licorice, black cherry, tobacco, vanilla, cedar aromas. Dry, round, rich, slightly tannic palate. Cedar, peppery, tobacco, smoky, resin, black cherry, earthy, coffee flavours. Big, somewhat chunky and rustic style that will benefit from a few years in bottle but with fine promise.Prices:| BC | $19.75 | 750ml |
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85PTS
Aymura Pedro Jimenez 2005
Coquimbo Region, ChileVery floral, buttery, matchstick, almond, peach skin aromas with a bit of lime. Round, soft, fresh style with lemon oil, baked apple, butter, perfumy, spicy flavours. Warm, long finish. An unusual aromatic expression of fruit and herb that may go well with Indian dishes.Prices:| BC | $12.49 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Pasqua Soave 2005
Soave, Verona, Veneto, ItalyPear, floral, wet slate nose with an herbal note. Ripe, full, round and dry with good acidity. Green apple skin, pear, buttery, floral, citrus flavours. A bit warm but solid and well balanced for an easy seafood wine. Good value.Prices:| BC | $10.41 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Bajoz Ovacion Rueda 2005
Rueda, Castilla-Leon, SpainButter, floral, lime, nutty, slate aromas. Round, dry, fresh and juicy with lime rind, green apple, mineral, floral, spicy, passion fruit flavours. A tad bitter on the finish but solid with lots of citrus rind notes.Prices:| BC | $15.85 | 750ml |
| NS | $13.97 | 750ml |
| ON | $12.95 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Dona Beatriz Rueda Verdujo 2005
Rueda, Castilla-Leon, SpainSlate, herbal, grassy, passion fruit, leesy, nutty nose. Soft, ripe, round, slightly fat style with passion fruit, butter, gooseberry, grassy, slate and lime oil flavours. Solid but could use a bit more freshness.Prices:| BC | $15.90 | 750ml |
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89PTS
Tamarack Cellars Firehouse Red 2003
Columbia Valley, Oregon, United StatesSmoky, peppery, spicy, coriander, chocolate, espresso, gamey, meaty, black cherry, savoury, minty aromas. Ripe, round, rich, lively palate with some grainy tannin. Lots of peppery, chocolate, mocha, black cherry jam, orange peel, spicy, olive, meaty flavours. Good ripe, chunky style for a venison chop or lamb roast.Prices:| BC | $37.63 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Carm Douro Tinto 2003
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalPeppery, licorice, gamey, earthy, smoky, black cherry nose with flecks of tobacco, coffee and cedar. Rich, ripe, round, dry with some grainy, slightly cedar-y tannins. Smoky, licorice, cherry, black pepper, licorice root, coffee flavours. Good intensity and extract but tannins are a bit tough. Lay this down for another year or two.Prices:| BC | $19.75 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Parcel 41 Merlot 2004
Napa Valley, California, United StatesBig spicy, espresso, vanilla, compost, chocolate, vanilla, saddle leather, cedar aromas. Warm, round, dry palate with dry, somewhat cedar-y tannins. Attractive peppery, compost, tobacco, cherry, vanilla, cola, and cedar flavours but the tannins are a bit tough on the finish. Needs two or three years to soften in bottle. Rich, New World-style.Prices:| BC | $37.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $29.99 | 750ml |
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83PTS
Oyster Bay Merlot 2005
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New ZealandTypical NZ merlot with tobacco, spicy, dill, olive, cedar aromas with a hint of cherry. Dry, slightly tannic entry with coffee bean, tobacco leaf, chocolate, dill, black olive. Somewhat green and tannic at this point best served with food.Prices:| BC | $18.99 | 750ml |
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14 February 2007
89PTS
Meditrina NV
Willamette Valley, Oregon, United StatesWhat do you get when you combine pinot noir, syrah and zinfandel? It's call Meditrina, cousin of Cupid, daughter of Apollo and an amusing non-vintage blend made by the folks at Sokol Blosser. They could have called it Red-volution in homage to their popular white blend 'Evolution'. This is a fun sipping fruit bomb with bright spicy raspberry, cherry pie fruit flavours. Like the last version the warm brambly fruit from the zinfandel makes this a very comfortable red to sip with the likes of roast chicken.Prices:| BC | $26.92 | 750ml |
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13 February 2007
91PTS
Château Pesquié Côtes-du-Ventoux Quintessence Rouge 2003
Sud de France, FranceAt Pesquié, the Quintessence Rouge is an 80/20 blend of syrah and grenache that is selected from old, south-facing vines that sit at an altitude of 230 to 260 meters. The '03 is a super warm year, aged 12 months in oak barrels (60% are new; 40 % are one or two years old). You'll love its clean fruit nose, the power and length of its licorice black fruit flavours and the supple textures. A serious Cotes du Ventoux at a very fair price — think venison, wild boar, or turkey.Prices:| BC | $29.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $0.00 | 750ml |
| QC | $25.60 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Château Pesquié Ventoux Terrasses 2004
Sud de France, FranceThe latest Les Terrasses is a 70/30 blend of grenache and syrah, perfectly reflecting the classic 2004 vintage. Not too hot, it has a fresh flavour spiked with fruity floral hints and jammy berry fruit flavours. Only about a fifth of the blend sees wood; very little of that is new oak. It is a well-priced and well-made Ventoux that will undoubtedly improve in the bottle over the next three years. The winery suggests pairing it with terrines, poultry, or grilled meats.Prices:| BC | $16.95 | 750ml |
| AB | $0.00 | 750ml |
| QC | $19.45 | 750ml |
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85PTS
La Vieille Ferme Côtes du Ventoux Rouge 2005
Ventoux, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FrancePerrin blends predominately grenache with several southern Rhone grapes, syrah, mourvèdre and cinsault, to deliver this resiny, spicy earthy, black cherry jam nose with hints of game. It's the first vintage under screwcap. on the palate it remains dry and firm with more peppery, licorice, meaty dark red fruit flavours. There is no mistaking its dry, lean Euro style all it needs is a stew or ragout to tame the edges. Good value.Prices:| BC | $13.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $12.00 | 750ml |
| ON | $11.30 | 750ml |
| QC | $13.50 | 750ml |
| NF | $14.00 | 750ml |
| QC | $13.30 | 750ml |
| MB | $12.75 | 750ml |
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89PTS
Chateau Sainte Eulalie La Cantilene Minervois 2004
Minervois, Languedoc, Sud de France, FranceThe last vintage was a big winner at the Wine Access International Value Wine Awards thanks to an attractive inviting nose of licorice chocolate, pepper, black cherry and spice and the 2004 is just as inviting. The entry is full and round, the tannins gripp-y, with plenty of peppery, meaty, black cherry/licorice plum/prune fruit flecked with orange and vanilla. Think about serving this with hearty roast dinners of game or meat. You can drink it now or hold a year or three.Prices:| BC | $24.99 | 750ml |
| QC | $21.90 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Delas Côtes-du-Ventoux 2004
Ventoux, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceA little less fat than the super ripe 03, the latest version delivers more harmony and balance. The fruit is bright and bold with spicy, black fruit, almond, blueberry scents followed by warm soft mid-palate textures. On the palate there are hints of licorice, smoky black cherry and bits of orange. Fairly intense with a medium finish. Definitely a solid mid-week dinner red that will age a year or two more.Prices:| BC | $16.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $12.95 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Louis Latour Grand Ardèche Chardonnay 2003
FranceSpicy, lees, nutty, honey, buttery, vanilla nose with a touch of smoky mineral. Full, round, soft entry with butter, baked pear, lees, nutty, citrus, creamy vanilla and honey flavours. Ready to go.Prices:| BC | $19.99 | 750ml |
| NF | $20.00 | 750ml |
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12 February 2007
88PTS
Laderas de El Sequé Alicante 2004
Alicante, Valencia and Murcia, SpainSpicy, licorice, black cherry, smoky, strawberry, tar nose. Round, soft, smooth palate with very light tannins. Cherry, orange peel, spicy, anise, peppery, tar flavours. A touch tart and warm on the finish but has good fruit and structure to match with food. Has improved with a year's bottle age. Solid value.Prices:| BC | $17.75 | 750ml |
| AB | $14.99 | 750ml |
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11 February 2007
85PTS
Mawson's Hill Block 3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Wrattonbully, Limestone Coast, South Australia, AustraliaCool peppery, tar, licorice, dill, herbal, menthol aromas. Tart, tight, round, slightly tannic finish. Smoky, dill, green olive, cranberry, coffee, and tobacco leaf flavours. Quite a green-style cabernet that could benefit form a little less acidity and a bit more fruit.Prices:| BC | $19.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $17.99 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Plaisir de Merle Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
Paarl, Coastal Region, South AfricaCassis, cigar, leather, smoky, coffee, tar, gamey and mint aromas. Tight, dry, tart, lean tannin entry. Cassis, minty, cranberry, tobacco leaf, dried herb flavours. There is some concentration here but the finish is acidic and hard in essence asking for food to soften up the edges.Prices:| BC | $34.70 | 750ml |
| AB | $24.99 | 750ml |
| QC | $29.95 | 750ml |
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85PTS
Finca Flichman Misterio Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Mendoza, ArgentinaSmoky, peppery, burnt rubber, wet tobacco leaf aromas. Soft, round, dry, slightly tannic, rustic palate. Peppery, smoky, leafy, cassis, rootsy flavours. Warm with some decent concentration but the nose is a bit too reduced right now and it's squashing the fruit.Prices:| BC | $12.99 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Penfolds Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 407 2003
South Australia, AustraliaCoffee, cedar, smoky, cassis jam, pencil lead, blueberry, vanilla, peppery aromas. Dry, tart, somewhat lean entry with slightly lean tannins. Smoky, coffee oak, peppery, black olive, cassis, blueberry, tobacco leaf flavours. Needs a few years to soften but the acidity will still poke through.Prices:| BC | $34.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $30.00 | 750ml |
| SK | $31.99 | 750ml |
| MB | $32.99 | 750ml |
| ON | $29.95 | 750ml |
| QC | $34.25 | 750ml |
| NB | $39.99 | 750ml |
| NS | $37.91 | 750ml |
| NF | $33.98 | 750ml |
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83PTS
Sunrise Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Region del Valle Central, ChileMenthol, medicine chest, sappy, tobacco aromas. Dry, slightly lean, elegant style with light tannins. Candied black cherry, menthol, leafy, bay flavours with a tart finish. Simple, barbeque red.Prices:| BC | $10.25 | 750ml |
| AB | $9.50 | 750ml |
| MB | $8.95 | 750ml |
| ON | $8.80 | 750ml |
| NB | $9.99 | 750ml |
| NS | $10.45 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Equus Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Valle del Maipo, Region del Valle Central, ChileIntense mint, bay leaf, sappy cassis nose with a smoky, licorice, sandalwood nose. Dry, round, slightly tannic palate with smoky, resin, sappy cassis, menthol, cedar, coffee flavours. Very warm, tart, chunky finish. Needs grilled beef. Not your regular style cab.Prices:| BC | $19.90 | 750ml |
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86PTS
MontGras Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2005
Valle del Colchagua, Valle del Rapel, Region del Valle Central, ChileBig sappy, menthol, rubber, compost, smoky, tar aromas. Round, dry, tart, slightly tannic and lean palate. Cassis, smoky, tarry, bay leaf, mineral, black olive, coffee flavours. Designed for grilled meats.Prices:| BC | $18.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $16.00 | 750ml |
| ON | $11.65 | 750ml |
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85PTS
Michel Torino Don David Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2005
Cafayate, Calchaqui Valley, Salta, North, ArgentinaCoffee, dried herb, spicy, floral, peppery, smoky, tobacco aromas. Very dry, somewhat tannic entry and chunky. Peppery, cassis, smoky, mineral, dill, herbal, cedar flavours. Somewhat young and chunky, needs time.Prices:| BC | $15.99 | 750ml |
| MB | $12.60 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Mont Tauch Reserve de la Perrière Fitou 2004
Fitou, Languedoc, Sud de France, FranceSpicy, savoury, black cherry, floral, smoky, barnyard aromas. Soft, round, supple style with cherry, plum, mineral, savoury, meaty flavours. Dry, fruity finish in a slightly tart, rustic style but good for food. Excellent value here.Prices:| BC | $9.99 | 750ml |
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09 February 2007
86PTS
Bird in Hand Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Adelaide Hills, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaTar, menthol, coffee, peppery, spicy herb nose. Round and warm with some tight tannins but acidic. Coffee, green cassis, black olive, minty, black cherry, tobacco leaf flavours. It has some finesse but the acidity and leanness causes the tannins to show through at the back end. Needs time and food.Prices:| BC | $32.95 | 750ml |
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84PTS
Finca Flichman Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Aged 2005
Mendoza, ArgentinaPeppery, spicy, rubbery, tar, cassis, rootsy aromas. Soft, round, supple style with herbal, earthy, cassis, peppery, tobacco, vanilla flavours with a warm, slightly tart finish.Prices:| BC | $10.99 | 750ml |
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81PTS
Gallo Sierra Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
California, United StatesDank earth, rubbery, peppery, cherry, rootsy nose. Soft, round, slightly sweet entry with cedar, rootsy, earthy, menthol flavours and a sweaty, dried-cedar bark finish. Not much fruit here.Prices:| BC | $9.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $9.99 | 750ml |
| SK | $8.99 | 750ml |
| MB | $8.99 | 750ml |
| ON | $8.95 | 750ml |
| QC | $10.45 | 750ml |
| NB | $8.99 | 750ml |
| NS | $8.98 | 750ml |
| PEI | $10.95 | 750ml |
| NF | $9.95 | 750ml |
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85PTS
McWilliam's Hanwood Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
South Eastern Australia, AustraliaPepper, cola, mocha, black berry, tobacco leaf, cranberry nose. Dry, slightly tight, elegant palate with light tannins. Spicy, cranberry, red currant, tobacco leaf, cedar flavours. Warm but tart finish. Needs food to smooth out the edges.Prices:| BC | $14.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $14.99 | 750ml |
| SK | $14.99 | 750ml |
| MB | $12.99 | 750ml |
| ON | $12.45 | 750ml |
| NS | $11.99 | 750ml |
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83PTS
Wild Horse Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Product of CanadaRubbery, tobacco leaf, cedar, herbal aromas. Soft, round, slightly tart entry with tobacco, olive, resiny, rubbery, menthol flavours. The blend mixes fruit from British Columbia, Washington, and California.Prices:| BC | $12.99 | 750ml |
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82PTS
Fisheye Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
California, United StatesRoasted bell pepper, peppery, compost, rooty nose. Round, soft, slightly tannic palate with some sugar and oak chip flavours. Green cassis, stewed tomato, tobacco, cedar flavours and a tart finish.Prices:| BC | $9.99 | 750ml |
| ON | $9.95 | 750ml |
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07 February 2007
91PTS
Marcarini Barolo Brunate 2003
La Morra, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalySpicy, tar, strawberry, floral, mineral, jammy, smoky aromas. Dry, round, somewhat tannic entry with some elegance. More structure and astringency than La Serra. Spicy, tar, strawberry, tobacco, smoky flavours. Needs 3-6 years.Prices:| BC | $84.95 | 750ml |
| AB | $78.00 | 750ml |
| QC | $79.95 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Marcarini Barolo La Serra 2003
La Morra, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyBig strawberry jam, floral, spicy, cardamom, olive, tobacco and tar nose. Ripe, rouind, dry and slightly tannic entry but elegant. Good spicy, strawberry, coffee, licorice flavours with a mineral, balsamic note at the end. Good fruit finish in a more forward, supple style for this vintage, best in 2-5 years.Prices:| BC | $84.95 | 750ml |
| AB | $78.00 | 750ml |
| QC | $79.95 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Poderi Marcarini Barbera D'Alba Ciabot Camerano 2005
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyFloral, spicy, plum, cherry, mineral and olive aromas. Round, supple, elegant and forward style with coffee, plum, spicy, earthy flavours. Designed for early consumption but well balanced. Prices:Read Full Note
86PTS
Poderi Marcarini Dolcetto D'Alba Fontanazza 2005
La Morra, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyLicorice, balsamic, strawberry, smoky aromas. Dry, round, ripe palate with light tannins. Olive, licorice, strawberry, earthy flavours. More forwards style with a slightly herbal note on the finish. Prices:Read Full Note
93PTS
Conterno Fantino Barolo Sorì Ginestra 2003
Montforte d'Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyRecieves less oak than Vinga del Gris. Coffee, vanilla, cherry kirsch, balsamic, floral, licorice, tar nose. Ripe, rich, full and concentrated with ripe tannins but a bit warm. Cherry, strawberry, licorice, resin, vanilla, coffee, tar flavours. Long fruit finish with good structure and finesse but a bit hot. Has better balance and intensity than Gris with more future. Will be best in 5-8 years. Prices:| BC | $115.95 | 750ml |
| AB | $109.50 | 750ml |
| QC | $107.95 | 750ml |
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91PTS
Conterno Fantino Barolo Vigna del Gris 2003
Castiglione Falletto, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyFrom a sandier portion of Sori Ginestra vineyard and aged in 100% new barrique. Olive, vanilla, coffee, strawberry, balsamic, tar, peppery, smoky floral nose. Dry, elegant, tannic and tight palate. Coffee, vanilla, smoky, strawberry, cherry flavours. Tight, young tannin finish with a touch of acidity poking through. Will need 3-6 years to integrate. Prices:| BC | $39.00 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Conterno Fantino Barbera d'Alba Vignota 2005
Castiglione Falletto, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalySpicy, peppery, floral, black cherry, tar aromas. Ripe, rich, round with good concentration and balance but showing some tannins. Spicy, peppery, earthy, olive, cherry, mineral flavours. A bit acidic on the finish but good intensity and designed for food. Needs a year or so to settle down. Prices:| BC | $38.95 | 750ml |
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92PTS
Cascina Bongiovanni Barolo 1999
Castiglione Falletto, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyNormally made from the top portion of the Pernanno vineyard, this is a blend of the regular portion from lower down and the top portion to balance the hot year's effects. The result was better acidity balance, finesse and tannin ripeness. A bit close with balsamic, spicy, tar, floral, strawberry jam aromas with some coffee and vanilla from the 50% new oak barriques. Ripe and rich with round tannins on the palate with good elegance and acidity. Spicy, tar, coffee, balsamic, black cherry, strawberry and licorice flavours with some smoky vanilla on the finish. Very good finesse and concentration but a bit more forward than normal. Fine effort if a bit warm. Give it 3-7 years. Prices:| AB | $72.00 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Cascina Bongiovanni Rosso delle Langhe Faletto 1999
Castiglione Falletto, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyA 50/30/20 blend of cabernet sauvignon, barbera and nebbiolo aged in barrique. Spicy, smoky, vanilla, floral, cassis, strawberry jam, tobacco aromas. Ripe, round, somewhat forward style with ripe tannins. Vanilla, mocha, cherry jam, cassis, spicy, clove and tar flavours. Dr, warm, slightly acidic finsh but with good finesse. Needs 3-5 years to integrate. Prices:| AB | $56.00 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Cascina Bongiovanni Dolcetto d'Alba 2004
Castiglione Falletto, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyRipe black cherry, licorice, peppery, strawberry aromas. Ripe, rich, round and supple with light tannins. Good acidity with cherry, earthy, licorice, mineral flavours. Good barbera to match with most meats. Prices:| AB | $23.95 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Cascina Bongiovanni Dolcetto d'Alba 2005
Castiglione Falletto, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyOlive, tobacco, cherry, weedy, licorice nose. Supple, round ripe style with some elegance. Strawberry, leafy, tobacco, olive flavours. Solid, designed for early consumption. Prices:| AB | $23.95 | 750ml |
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92PTS
Luigi Einaudi Barolo Cannubi 2003
Dogliani, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyTobacco, coffee, black cherry, vanilla, plum, pepper, olive and prune aromas. Rich, round, good concentration with ripe grainy tannins. Good acidity but a touch hot. Smoky, black cherry, plum, balsamic, coffee, vanilla, tar flavours. More succulent, balanced and round than Costa Grimaldi, fine effort.Prices:| BC | $111.95 | 750ml |
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91PTS
Luigi Einaudi Barolo Costa Grimaldi 2003
Dogliani, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalySpicy, vanilla, black cherry, plum, floral, black oilve, peppery, jammy nose. Dry, tannic and rich but ripe with very good acidity but tight. Lots of cherry, coffee, pepper, tar, spicy, floral, licorice and mineral flavours. Lots of concentration here but a touch acidic on the finish. Needs 5-8 years to come around. Prices:| BC | $99.95 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Luigi Einaudi Barolo 2003
Dogliani, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyA blend of two vineyards near Costa Grimaldi, this has spicy, vanilla, tar, coffee, plum, licorice and balck cherry aromas. Ripe, round, rich and elegant but somewhat tannic with good vibrant acidity. Spicy, vanilla, coffee, peppery, black cherry, smoky, resin and rootsy flavours. Good fruit and concentration but very young, needs 3-5 years. Prices:| BC | $89.95 | 750ml |
| AB | $75.00 | 750ml |
| QC | $84.95 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Luigi Einaudi Dolcetto di Dogliani Vigna Tecc 2004
Dogliani, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyBlack cherry, coffee, spicy, tar, strawberry aromas. Rich, round, slightly tannic entry with good acidity balance. Nice berry fruit flavours of strawberry and cherry mixed with licorice, plum and tobacco. An exceptionally fine young dolcetto that will improve over the next 2-3 years. Made from special clones of vines that are 40-70 years in age. Prices:| BC | $38.95 | 750ml |
| AB | $34.50 | 750ml |
| QC | $37.95 | 750ml |
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06 February 2007
87PTS
Barahonda Monastrell 2004
Yecla, Valencia and Murcia, SpainMeaty, chocolate, peppery, cherry, saddle leather, smoky, animal aromas. Soft, round, rich and round with black cherry, marmalade, smoky, chocolate, vanilla, peppery flavours. Good concentration and roundness with a long fruity finish. Good except for a bit of the animal in the nose. Good value.Prices:| BC | $13.85 | 750ml |
| AB | $15.50 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Bonterra Vineyards Chardonnay 2005
Mendocino County, California, United StatesBonterra the all organic chardonnay from Mendocino County just gets better and the price keeps dropping - it's a rare combination. Love the fresh leesy, citrus, baked apple nose and the cool mineral threads that run throughout. Fresh soft and dry with soft, buttery, nutty, citrus, frit flavours. Modern California chardonnay suitable to a wide variety of foods.Prices:| BC | $19.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $20.00 | 750ml |
| ON | $18.00 | 750ml |
| QC | $20.05 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Castillo de Monséran Old Vine Garnacha 2004
Cariñena, Aragon, SpainVery spicy, peppery, floral, raspberry jam, barnyard, chocolate aromas. Dry, round, supple but a bit tight with peppery, orange peel, raspberry, spicy, plum flavours with slightly fresh acidity on the finish. Good fruit and balance but designed for food. Try with pork or duck. Very good value.Prices:| BC | $13.99 | 750ml |
| QC | $9.05 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Telmo Rodriguez Viña Ciento Cinco 105 2004
Cigales, Castilla-Leon, SpainSpicy, meaty, animal, cherry, tobacco, floral nose. Very dry, slightly tannic, warm, chewy palate. Smoky, black cherry, resin, mineral, floral, chocolate flavours. Very good fruit intensity in the mouth but would benefit from a year in bottle or with roast lamb to tame the dryer tannins.Prices:| BC | $17.99 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Ironstone Vineyards Obsession Symphony 2004
California, United StatesMade from a grape cross of muscat d'Alexandria and grenache gris. Big spicy, ginger, floral, mineral, creamsicle, peach nose. Round, fairly dry, crisp, elegant style with a touch of frizzante. Peach, ginger, orange, soapy floral, mineral, passion fruit flavours. Lots of fun to drink. Try with Asian food or with fruit.Prices:| BC | $16.99 | 750ml |
| ON | $14.95 | 750ml |
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85PTS
Campo Castillo 2005
Campo de Borja, Aragon, SpainSpicy, strawberry jam, meaty, slightly peppery nose. Soft, round, dry, slightly Euro-style palate but fresh and warm. Mineral, strawberry, orange peel, peppery flavours. Simple, fruity, ready to drink and affordable.Prices:| BC | $9.99 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Riscal Tempranillo 2004
Castilla-Leon, SpainBig smoky, vanilla, oak, resin, peppery, cherry, coffee bean nose. Ripe, round, dry, slightly tannic palate. Similar flavours with a big smoky oak vanilla, peppery, cherry jam, rootsy, marmalade flavours. Very warm, slightly rustic finish. Good fruit but a lot of oak. Serve with grilled lamb chops.Prices:| BC | $16.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $14.00 | 750ml |
| QC | $14.75 | 750ml |
| ON | $11.45 | 750ml |
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0PTS
Vina Alarba Garnacha Vinas Vieja 2004
Yecla, Valencia and Murcia, Spaincorked, try another bottlePrices:| BC | $13.99 | 750ml |
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75PTS
Ercavio Tempranilo Roble 2004
La Mancha, Castilla-La Mancha, SpainBig black cherry, smoky, sweaty saddle, spicy, dry earth, Band-Aid aromas. Dry, lean, thin and extremely acidic. Disappointing.Prices:| BC | $18.82 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Equis Vino de la Tierra de Castilla 2004
Castilla-La Mancha, SpainMeaty, smoky, chocolate, tobacco, black cherry, barnyard aromas. Dense, soft, slightly sweet, full bodied style with some light dry tannin. Spicy, peppery, cherry, earthy, chocolate, marmalade flavours. Solid fruit core and intensity with just a bit of acidity showing. Very solid, enjoyable food wine.Prices:| BC | $13.95 | 750ml |
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83PTS
Valdelosfrailes Cigales Joven 2005
Cigales, Castilla-Leon, SpainMeaty, animal, smoky, earthy, Band-Aid, black cherry. Dry, light, slightly lean palate with cherry, orange peel, earthy, licorice root, gamey flavours. A bit tart but has some food appeal.Prices:| BC | $12.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $11.99 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Mad Dogs and Englishman Jumilla 2005
Jumilla, Valencia and Murcia, SpainPeppery, animal, floral, chocolate, black cherry, menthol, tea leaf aromas. Dry, elegant, round palate but a touch light and hot. Licorice, black cherry, smoky, resin, menthol, tobacco flavours. Light tannins on the finish with a bit of heat coming through. Best with food or keep an extra year in bottle.Prices:| BC | $14.99 | 750ml |
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84PTS
Zantho Zweigelt 2001
Meaty, peppery, tobacco leaf, pruny, cooked cherry nose. Dry, somewhat rustic entry with slightly lean tannins. Peppery, earthy, meaty, sour cherry, tomato leaf flavours. Simple, earthy style wine.Prices:| BC | $14.95 | 750ml |
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85PTS
Gesellmann ZB 2005
Cherry, earthy, spicy, floral, barnyard nose. Dry, round, elegant style but a bit lean and slightly acidic. Peppery, earthy, cherry, leafy, rhubarb flavours. Warm, tart, smoky sour cherry finish. Needs food.Prices:| BC | $24.95 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Gesellmann Blaufränkisch Creitzer 2003
Smoky, vanilla, leather, peppery, meaty, cherry jam nose. Round, rich, warm palate with ripe tannins. Plum, smoky, earthy, spicy, tobacco leaf, vanilla flavours with a touch of acidity showing. Good intensity if a bit alcoholic. Ready to drink.Prices:| BC | $34.95 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Capcanes Mas Donis Barrica 2002
Montsant, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainGamey, licorice root, peppery, smoky, black cherry, pruny, chocolate nose with a bit of leather. Dry, round, warm and somewhat tannic. Big peppery, cedar-y, mineral, gamey, black cherry, pruny, resiny, rootsy flavours. Dry and quite warm on the finish with some chunky tannins. Best with food.Prices:| BC | $16.95 | 750ml |
| ON | $15.95 | 750ml |
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March 2007