This release features some amazing wines, however unless you are a serious collector, have a bank account bigger than Warren Buffet or you just won the lottery, some of the prices are out of range for many of us. However, if money was no object I would certainly try the Château Troplong Mondot 2007, Ac Saint émilion Grand Cru from Bordeaux which is rated from 93 to 95, but will set you back $115. For the same money you can buy a half case of the Luigi Bosca Reserva (Rating – 90; $17.95).
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RED WINES
Luigi Bosca Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Maipü, Mendoza, Argentina
LCBO #128629; Rating – 90; $17.95
A very nicely balanced Cab that shows Argentina can do more than Malbec. Very good to excellent length. Buy a case at this price!LCBO #128629; Rating – 90; $17.95
Guenoc Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Lake County California, USA
LCBO #104240; Rating – 90; $17.95
Another nice Cab for under $20. Nicely balanced, medium bodied and very good finish. This is a great value. Drink now or it will get even better with a year or two in the cellar.LCBO #104240; Rating – 90; $17.95
Volpaia Chianti Classico 2008, Docg; Tuscany, Italy
LCBO #953828; Rating – 90; $21.95
This is a lovely light Chianti that is grown at very high elevation. Expect aromas of red currant and fresh herbs. Very good to excellent length. Serve with light pasta dishes.LCBO #953828; Rating – 90; $21.95
Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2007, Docg; Tuscany, Italy
LCBO #988055; Rating – 90; $25.95
This exceeds my price limit of $20, but this is a classy Tuscan with nice balance and intensity. Try a bottle to see.LCBO #988055; Rating – 90; $25.95
Moroder Rosso Conero 2007, Doc; Marche, Italy
LCBO #224741; Rating – 89; $17.95
A very nice medium bodied wine that is quite dense with excellent length. Try with some nice salty charcutierie.LCBO #224741; Rating – 89; $17.95
Domaine Grand Veneur Les Champauvins Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2009, Ac; Rhone, France
LCBO #76331; Rating – 88; $18.95
This represents a ‘baby’ Chateauneuf du Pape. Great body and easy drinking for the price.LCBO #76331; Rating – 88; $18.95
Montes Limited Selection Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenère 2010, Apalta Vineyard, Colchagua Valley, Chile
LCBO #16071; Rating – 87; $14.95
A modern blend of Cabernet and Carmenere that will delight for the price.LCBO #16071; Rating – 87; $14.95
Korta Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009; Chile
LCBO #236034; Rating – 87; $13.95
This young cab offers decent value at this price. Expect medium weight and very good length. Age it for a year or two and it will be a nice little gem.LCBO #236034; Rating – 87; $13.95
WHITE WINES
Pierre Sparr Réserve Gewurztraminer 2009, Alsace, France
LCBO #747600; Rating – 90; $17.95
This is a classic Alsatian Gewurtz that is full bodied, with lovely fruit. Enjoy with rich seafood dishes or spiced Asian cuisine.LCBO #747600; Rating – 90; $17.95
Jackson Triggs Okanagan Estate Sunrock Vineyard Chardonnay 2008, VQA Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
LCBO #249516; Rating – 88; $17.95This is a well balanced wine that is medium bodied with very good length.
Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough, South Island New Zealand
LCBO #686675; Rating – 88; $18.95
Another good vintage from Spy Valley. It’s hard to go wrong with their Sauvignon Blanc wines. The 2010 is rich and ripe, very smooth and very good length. Good value.LCBO #686675; Rating – 88; $18.95
Case Ibidini Insolia 2010, Igt Sicilia; Sicily, Italy
LCBO #211839; Rating – 87; $13.95
A bright mid-weight exotic white with melon and grapefruit notes. Good length and good value for the price.LCBO #211839; Rating – 87; $13.95
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