I've copied this from a great blog called "Cheap Eats - Toronto" I'm going to have to try some of these wines! I'm particularly interested in those Aussie Shiraz' and Shiraz/Cab's...
Vintages Value List Release Saturday Nov. 27, 2010
Hello Fellow Tipplers!
You all know it by now - Christmas is a month away! We are inundated with holiday shopping “guides”, festive music fills the stores and high anxiety is setting in as you realize that you haven’t finished your gift shopping and the calendar is full of gatherings both good and bad. Now is the time to drink - whether it is with friends and family or home alone after a particularly stressful outing. We have the suggestions for either of these scenarios.
Vintages is also promoting many special products of the “gifty” sort. There is a particular product that is in the “It’s Perfect” section of the release catalogue. We tasted this wine and were completely wowed – BUT – it does not meet our value criteria. SO – if you were thinking about buying us a Christmas present - a bottle of 539098 2006 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon from California ($114.95) would be greatly appreciated because it is perfect!
SPARKLING WINE
194803 LANGA HERMANOS REYES DE ARAGON BRUT RESERVA CAVA 2007 (SPAIN) $13.95
Unbelievable good value here. Distinct apple notes followed closely by apricot, toast and biscuit. It’s only $14 for pete’s sake – grab it while you can!!!
WHITE WINE
707158 ZENATO LUGANA 2009 (LOMBARDIA) $13.95
Opens up with a hint of lanolin on the nose followed by expressive flavors of melon, white grapefruit and clean crisp acidity.
734921 MACULAN PINOT GRIGIO 2009 (VENETO) $13.95
OK – we are not huge Pinot Grigio fans. We think them rather uninteresting on the whole. This one, however, really stood out and we skeptics opted to recommend it. Look for kiwi and honey notes and a decent finish.
213173 ORGANIZED CRIME RIESLING 2008 (BEAMSVILLE BENCH, NIAGARA PENINSULA) $21.20
Go local, keep it in the family with this fine, slightly off-dry, Riesling from Niagara. It is very pretty, boasting citrus rind, peach and minerals.
394353 BERINGER SAUGIGNON BLANC 2008 (CALIFORNIA) $21.95
Pretty and flavorful melon, citrus notes, with hints of herb and spice!
RED WINE
185017 GEMMA MADONNA DELLA NEVE DOLCETTO D’ALBA 2009 (PIEDMONT) $13.95
An everyday Italian featuring cigar box, cedar and spice. A weeknight supper wine here.
123430 SCOPETANI RISASSO CHIANTI RÚFINA 2007 (TUSCANY) $14.95
A decent Chianti for the price. Chestnut and red fruit on the nose segues to a fresh yet dry finish. It actually tastes like a Chianti!
183442 DOMAINE DES AILES MOULIN-À-VENT 2009 (BEAUJOLAIS) $15.95
Sweet spun cotton-candy- like floral nose opening to a bowl of fresh cherries, cassis and spicy notes on the palate. This is decent Beaujolais - enjoy it solo or paired with a light dish.
181545 PIONA CAMPO MASSIMO CORVINA VERONESE 2007 (VENETO) $15.95
Corvina leaving Rondinella and Molinara behind and appearing solo here – boasting tasty dark berries, white pepper, cocoa and a nice smokiness leading out to the finish. Well done!
199539 THE GARDEN PATH SHIRAZ/CABERNET 2006 (SOUTH AUSTRALIA) $17.95
This Aussie number offers up ripe dark berry, plum, smoke and damp earth. Big and flavorful - score 90+ (www.erobertparker.com)
17475 MARQUIS PHILIPS SHIRAZ 2008 (SOUTH AUSTRALIA) $19.95
Massive wine here – huge in fact. Look for smoked meat and blueberry notes after you pull your socks back on. eRobertParker.com gave this one a 91.
182295 QUINTA DO CÔA VINHO TINTO 2007 (PORTUGAL) $19.95
Delicious – luscious! Raspberries, plum and milk chocolate make this wine a great little package. Wine Spectator scored this a 91.
192476 BODEGA Y VIÑEDOS FERNÁNDEZ RIVERA DEHESA DE LA GRANJA 2004 (SPAIN) $21.95
Ola - this Spanish beauty exudes flavors of dark berries, earth, spice and a kick ass finish. Drinking well from 2010-2020, score 92 (www.erobertparker.com)
FORTIFIED WINE
973768 SANDEMAN VAU VINTAGE PORT 2000 $29.95
The cooler weather sees us gathering around the fireplace after dinner and there is nothing more comforting than sipping on a lovely port. This is a vintage port that won’t break the bank. Cassis, chocolate and a defined raisin-ness are the predominant characters here. It is rather full-bodied with enough richness to allow for at least another decade for ageing.
LIQUEUR
180695 ST-GERMAIN DELICE DE SUREAU ELDERFLOWER LIQUEUR ARTISANALE (FRANCE) $49.95
Ooh, those sweet libations are ever so tempting – treat your senses to this lusciously fragranced beauty featuring floral, delicately skinned fruit, honey and guava aromas that follow through on the palate. Exquisitely made and the perfect harmony of alcohol level, sweetness, acidity and floral impact.
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