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Together for ONTARIO A celebration of local wine, food and character DISCOVER OUR LATEST COLLECTION, IN STORES AND ONLINE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
wines
of the
month
Great ones
WAYNE GRETZKY WHISKY OAK AGED
CHARDONNAY 2018
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
17234 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 2
TASTING NOTE: The 2018 Chardonnay was
aged in whisky barrels, which gives this rich,
full-bodied wine some toffee notes on the
nose. This wine would be terrific with smoked
chicken in a cream sauce, lobster in melting
butter or a mushroom risotto. Score: 90
(Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com,
June 12, 2020)
Full-bodied & Rich
Featured in Together for Ontario
New at Vintages
CAP ROYAL ROUGE 2016
Vegan, AC Bordeaux Supérieur, France
486761 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 2
TASTING NOTE: 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet
Sauvignon. Pronounced and open, with
roasted coffee beans, plenty of blackcurrant,
toffee and violets. Herbal, savoury, slightly
nervous with punch and length. Score: 91
(Decanter World Wine Awards, 2019)
Medium-bodied & Fruity
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Together for Ontario. Support local wineries and you’re supporting a host of sustainable and charitable initiatives, and the conviction that there’s a bright future for our emerging and established wine regions. Enjoying passionate local producers’ top- notch wines is the icing on the cake. 2 VINTAGES
Perfect picnic pairings at Kew.
Few vocations demonstrate the
interconnectedness of all things
with the clarity of winemaking.
To explore wine is to cultivate an awareness of history, culture,
geography, agriculture, meteorology, chemistry, biology, geology,
economics, and much more. It’s a thoroughly comprehensive
discipline. As we move forward and the province gradually recovers
from the impact of COVID-19, Ontario’s wine industry will play an
important role. Innovative, forward-thinking and responsible, our
local wineries have always been central to the cultural, economic
and environmental health of their communities. Here, we take a
look at the sustainability and charitable initiatives undertaken by
some of these local wineries and spotlight others whose leadership
and/or forays into emerging regions speak to their innovative
spirit and optimism. Support local wineries and winemakers and
you’re helping secure a bright future for Ontario – never mind the
sheer pleasure you’ll get from their world-class wines and suggested
pairings with fine foods from their own favourite local purveyors.
VINTAGES 3
Proud Pour
Creekside
Estate
Winery &
Queenston
Mile Estate
Vineyard Jordan Station &
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Rob Power, winemaker
at Creekside and
Queenston Mile.
4 VINTAGES
Pair It Forward
To celebrate and support local businesses – and to help you discover some of their amazing foods – we
asked our featured wineries to share their suggestions for pairings from some of their favourite purveyors.
Get involved! Share your own ideas for great local pairings at #PairItForward.
The entry to Creekside’s
underground barrel cellar.
PROUD POUR PINOT NOIR 2018 6
VQA St. David’s Bench, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Medium-bodied & Fruity
17182 (XD) 750 mL $22.95 1
New at Vintages
Late arrival. Product may not be
available at release time.
PROUD POUR PINOT GRIS 2018 6
VQA Ontario
Proud Pour began in New York in 2014, working to raise funds to restore Light & Crisp
oysters to New York Harbour. They’ve since expanded to 21 states. Here in 17181 (D) 750 mL $17.95 1
Ontario, they’ve just begun working with Creekside and their winemaker, New at Vintages
Rob Power. Monies raised through the sale of the Pinot Noir will support Late arrival. Product may not be
wildflower habitats for bees and other pollinators, while proceeds from the available at release time.
sale of the Pinot Gris will assist with oyster-bed rejuvenation. Going forward,
Proud Pour will be teaming up with Queenston Mile, where Rob is also the
“Our chef Ross
winemaker. As part of the initiative, they’ll be adding a vegetable garden, Midgley likes VG
a bee-friendly wildflower habitat, and beehives to the property. Meats in Beamsville
and uses their
charcuterie here at
Creekside. They’re a
family operation.”
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES AND TO ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGES 24 TO 25.
VINTAGES 5
Cave
Spring
Cellars Jordan
When challenged to find a single word to describe the wines of Cave Spring,
“authenticity” just might be the clear front-runner. Cave Spring’s quality-focused
approach has earned them considerable local and international praise, including
being named to the 2018 Wine & Spirits Top 100 Wineries list. Sustainable
winemaking practices and the application of organic farming techniques, such as
the use of mixed grasses between vine rows in order to impede weed growth, CAVE SPRING
CABERNET FRANC 2017 6
prevent erosion and improve the soil’s nutrient and water levels, are just some of
VQA Niagara Peninsula
the steps they take in their pursuit of the purest possible expressions of their wines.
89 points (winealign.com)
Medium-bodied & Fruity
“We work very closely with Mario Pingue and Niagara 523001 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 2
Food Specialties. They produce amazing prosciutto, Featured in Hand-Picked Gifts
sausages and meats. Mario himself recommends salt-
and-pepper sausage on the BBQ for our Cab Franc.” FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO
ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGE 25.
VP and winemaker Angelo
Pavan (left) and viticulturist
Gabriel Demarco.
6 VINTAGES
Wayne
Gretzky
Estates Winery
& Distillery Niagara-on-the-Lake
Wayne Gretzky Estates is
full of #99 memorabilia.
Wayne Gretzky’s reputation for charitable work is as impressive as his on-ice
accomplishments. The Wayne Gretzky Foundation, founded in 2002, is now
also supported by the Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery and Distillery; a portion of
sales from each bottle of whisky or wine goes directly to Gretzky’s eponymous
foundation. As you enjoy a glass of the Wayne Gretzky Whisky Oak Aged
Chardonnay 2018, mark yourself down for an assist. You’re helping the Great WAYNE GRETZKY WHISKY OAK AGED
One reach his goal of providing opportunities for the physical, emotional and CHARDONNAY 2018 6
VQA Niagara Peninsula
social growth of children.
90 points (nataliemaclean.com)
Full-bodied & Rich
“For a cheese-and-charcuterie pairing, we’d head to 17234 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 2
the Upper Canada Cheese Company in Jordan, where Featured as our Wine of the Month
you’ll find amazing artisanal cheese and Mario Pingue
meats all in one stop. We also like the many local fruit New at Vintages
stands along Jordan Road.”
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO
ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGE 24.
VINTAGES 7
Kew
Vineyards
Estate
Winery Beamsville
Kew Vineyards was first planted in 1975 by
the late Hermann Weis, whose family
founded Germany’s iconic St. Urbans-Hof.
In the early 1970s, prevailing wisdom
insisted that Niagara was not suited to
vinifera (the grapes responsible for the
finest wines of Europe). But Weis saw
potential for greatness in the region, plant-
ing his Clone 21 Riesling in select sites and,
in doing so, helping to usher in a new era of
quality winemaking. Mr. Weis passed away
on March 8, 2020, aged 85. History is
fundamental at Kew. The Bordeaux blend
Soldier’s Grant honours Richard Kew, who
was awarded the land where the vineyard
now stands by the Canadian government
after the War of 1812.
“We suggest pairing
the Soldier’s Grant
with the braised lamb
osso buco with porcini
mushroom risotto
from Just Cooking.
The restaurant is right
around the corner
from the winery, and
owner Tim Cherry has
been a huge supporter
of ours.”
KEW SOLDIER’S GRANT 2017 6
VQA Niagara Peninsula
Full-bodied & Smooth
367318 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2
The beautiful tasting room
at Kew Vineyards. FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO
ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGE 25.
8 VINTAGESTawse
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Winery Vineland
The pot still at Tawse. The
winery produces several
types of spirits in addition
to their wines.
TAWSE DRY WHITE VERMOUTH 6
Canada
92 points (winesinniagara.com)
17200 750 mL $23.15
New at Vintages
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO
ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGE 22.
From their hands-on approach in the vineyard to the design of the “The Vermouth pairs with
winery building, every aspect of Tawse reflects a deep consideration for our dessert course of summer
environmental concerns. Tawse uses chickens in the vineyard to help berries, mint and lemon curd
control insects, grazing sheep trim the vine leaves and when possible, at our Redstone restaurant.
We use strawberries from
horses are used instead of tractors. In the winery itself, gravity is used to Tigchelaar Berry Farms,
gently move the wine from pressing to cellaring. The underground cellars raspberries are from Ohme
maintain an ideal ambient temperature and humidity without the need for Farms (both in Vineland),
mechanical systems, and the winery’s use of geothermal energy has and the mint is from our
reduced their reliance on other energy sources by 80%. kitchen garden. For our
lemon curd, we use Emerald
Grasslands butter sourced
through 100km Foods.”Bachelder
Niagara Beamsville
Thomas Bachelder walks the
Wismer-Foxcroft vineyard.
Thomas Bachelder is a Quebec native who studied winemaking in Burgundy and
is now one of the most important winemakers in Ontario. Working mostly with
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, he’s dedicated to the creation of single-vineyard
interpretations of Niagara’s terroir. Bachelder is seeking to accomplish for
Niagara what has long been established in Old World wine regions: creating a
BACHELDER LES VILLAGES NIAGARA precise understanding of each vineyard and, in so doing, define Niagara’s “cru”
GAMAY NOIR 2018 6
sites. His “les Villages” wines are blends created from several of these single-
VQA Niagara Peninsula
vineyard locations.
89 points (winesinniagara.com)
Light-bodied & Fruity
“The les Villages Niagara Gamay Noir goes great with
17239 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2
sausage-stuffed jalapeño peppers with lime crema,
New at Vintages made with sausage from Niagara Sausage and jalapeños
from Johnson Farms in Welland. This pairing was
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO
recommended by Michael Olson, and the recipe can be
ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGE 24. found in his cookbook Living High Off the Hog.”
10 VINTAGESMegalomaniac
WineryVineland
Megalomaniac has grown to become one
of the most popular producers of fine wines
in Ontario. Despite its cheeky name, the
winery had quite humble objectives when it
opened. It was essentially a retirement
project for owner John Howard and a way
for him to support the Kids’ Health Links
Foundation. The KHLF helps chronically ill
and hospitalized youth cope with their
stress, isolation and loneliness while in
medical care by providing them with the
ability to connect with friends and family
through technology. They’ve also developed
technologies that enable child healthcare
specialists to connect, learn and share
advancements in treatment and care globally.
MEGALOMANIAC SPARKLING
PERSONALITY 2019 6
Charmat method, VQA Ontario
(John Howard Cellars of Distinction)
Light & Fruity
469007 (M) 750 mL $19.95 1
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO
ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGE 23.
“We recommend
pairing the Sparkling
Personality with an
arugula salad with
shaved parmesan and
Pingue Prosciutto
from Niagara Food
Specialties.”
The grandeur at Megalomaniac
is no delusion.
VINTAGES 11Rosewood
Estates
Winery Beamsville
Rosewood is a certified member of Sustainable Winemaking Ontario, and the
measures they take to protect and enhance the health of their vineyards also
assure the well-being of their bees – essential partners in the production of mead.
Strategies such as integrated pest management, eschewing chemical herbicides
and fertilizers, hands-on canopy management, the use of wild yeasts, and minimal ROSEWOOD MEAD ROYALE
intervention in the winery allow Rosewood to create wines of provenance and HONEY WINE 2018 6
distinction. Rosewood extends this natural and sustainable approach to their Barrel aged, Canada
beekeeping practices. Providing their bees with ideal conditions ensures the Sweet
health of the insects and therefore the quality of the honey they produce. 437319 (S) 500 mL $19.95 1
“Afrim Pristine at Cheese Boutique in Toronto loves
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO
our meads and honey. For the Mead Royale, we often ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGE 22.
recommend a nice blue cheese or a fresh unripe goat
cheese (good local options can be found at Monforte
Dairy in Stratford).”
Bees are royalty at
Rosewood.
12 VINTAGESHenry
of Pelham
Family
Estate St. Catharines
The cellar at Henry
of Pelham.
Daniel Speck understands that wineries don’t operate in a vacuum. “All of the
great wine made across Ontario has had a major impact on our communities and
the culture of Ontario. We at HoP support important initiatives like Big Brothers
and Big Sisters, but there are also many indirect benefits, such as the Cool
Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute at Brock University and the Niagara
HENRY OF PELHAM SPECK FAMILY
College Teaching Winery. Ontario is now a destination for people from around
RESERVE BACO NOIR 6
the world who want to make or learn about wine – and do it right here. Being VQA Ontario
sustainable and responsible winemakers has had a huge ripple effect and I’m
Medium-bodied & Fruity
proud of the role that we’ve played.” 461699 (D) 750 mL $24.95 2
A Vintages Essential
“For the Baco Noir, grill a steak seasoned with Barberian’s
Steak Seasoning (from the Toronto restaurant) and rest
it on a salad with one or two slices of Pingue Prosciutto FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO
ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGE 25.
from Niagara Food Specialties and cubed Nanny Noire
goat’s milk cheese from the Upper Canada Cheese
Company in Jordan.”
VINTAGES 13KIN
Vineyards Carp
KIN Vineyards was founded in 2014 in the
Ottawa Valley and perfectly encapsulates
the dynamic spirit of discovery and innova-
tion that first brought serious winemaking
to Ontario. Their vines are farmed using
organic and biodynamic practices, and the
limestone soils of their Carp Ridge site are
producing wines of notable quality and
promise. The extremes of winter cold and
summer heat in the Ottawa Valley pose
significant challenges that require adopting
measures such as burying the vines to
protect them through the winter. As their
vines mature, internationally experienced
winemaker Brian Hamilton is also crafting KIN donates a percentage of
profits to land stewardship
wines from Niagara-sourced fruit. and environmental projects
in the Ottawa Valley.
KIN VINEYARDS CIVIL GRIT
CHARDONNAY 2019 6
VQA Ontario
Full-bodied & Rich
17199 (XD) 750 mL $20.95 2
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO
ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGE 24.
“We want to tell
everyone about
Biagio’s Italian Kitchen
in Ottawa. They have
a great staff and offer
plenty of amazing
options for pairing
with the Civil Grit
Chardonnay.”
14 VINTAGESAdamo
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Estate
Winery Mono
The Caledon Hills may seem an unlikely place to find a winery, but the conditions
and soils here are ideal for cool-climate varietals. Chardonnay, Riesling, Gamay
and Pinot Noir, as well as winter-hardy hybrids such as L’Acadie Blanc, all thrive
here. With a focus on small-batch winemaking and a commitment to organic
and biodynamic farming practices, Adamo has unquestionably proven the area’s ADAMO LEPP DAVID’S VINEYARD
viability for fine terroir-driven wine. This young winery’s vines are only three to RIESLING 2017 6
five years old, very young in winemaking terms. So while their estate vines VQA Niagara Lakeshore, Niagara-on-the-Lake
mature, Adamo’s winemaker, Shauna White, supplements their portfolio with 91 points (winealign.com)
wines crafted from fruit sourced from prime Niagara sites.
Aromatic & Flavourful
17203 (M) 750 mL $19.95 2
New at Vintages
“For the Lepp David’s Vineyard Riesling, our
sommeliers recommend seacuterie; specifically,
organic PEI mussels sourced from the sustainable
seafood craft cannery Scout.” FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO
ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGE 23.
Many happy couples have tied
the knot under this pergola.
VINTAGES 15Huff
Estates
Winery Bloomfield
It takes vision to bring an unknown region
from obscurity to global repute in less than
20 years, but that’s exactly what wineries
such as Huff Estates have done. Launched
in 2004, Lanny Huff’s state-of-the-art
facility was a declaration that Prince
Edward County is serious wine country.
Their pioneering spirit led Huff to produce
the county’s first traditional-method
sparkling wine in 2008. The Huff Family
Fund, established in 2017, supports local
groups working in the areas of mental
health and addictions, animal welfare, arts
and culture, health services, housing,
learning, transportation, and food security.
In January 2020, the HFF provided grants
to 25 projects.
HUFF CUVÉE JANINE
SPARKLING ROSÉ 2016 6
Traditional method, VQA Prince
Edward County
91 points (winesinniagara.com)
Medium-bodied & Flavourful
405035 (D) 750 mL $29.95 1
Late arrival. Product may not be
available at release time.
The covered patio at Huff Estates
overlooks the vineyard.
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO
ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGE 23.
“We want to give a shout out to Fifth Town
cheese shop located here in Cressy, Prince
Edward County. We use their cheese for our
cheese board pairings and charcuterie platters.”
16 VINTAGESReif
Estate
Winery Niagara-on-the-Lake
Reif winemaker Roberto
DiDomenico.
Reif was established in 1982. Their connection to the local community is exempli-
fied by the Taste for Hunger food drive, which the winery first ran in March of 2019.
Winery visitors receive free tastings of three wines in exchange for donations of
non-perishable food items. The event is run in partnership with the local food bank/
thrift store Newark Neighbours and is timed to help them restock their shelves after REIF ESTATE VIDAL ICEWINE 6
VQA Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake
the holidays. The inaugural event was a great success, and in 2020, 12 other
wineries joined in. Though COVID-19 restrictions cut this year’s event short, Reif Lusciously Sweet
intends to run the Taste for Hunger initiative again in 2021. 544791 (S) 200 mL $24.95 2
A Vintages Essential
“A perfect pairing for our Icewine is a blue cheese
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO
from Thornloe Cheese. They’ve been making cheese ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGE 23.
for over 70 years. The Devil’s Rock blue is bold
enough to stand up to the intensity of the wine.”
VINTAGES 17Colchester
Ridge
Estate
Winery
(CREW) Harrow
The Lake Erie North Shore appellation provides ideal grape-growing condi-
tions. Ample sunshine and heat assure wines with impressive ripeness and
concentration, but the winters can be devastating, with the risk of reduced
yields and even lost crops ever-present. Founded in 2001, with their first
vintage in 2004, CREW has weathered it all. As their wines have evolved and
the winery has moved from success to success, so too has the reputation of CREW RIESLING 2018 6
VQA Lake Erie North Shore
LENS itself. In November 2019, CREW added an art gallery and a two-storey
tasting room and event space. The gallery celebrates artwork from owner Off-dry & Fruity
Bernie Gorski’s private collection as well as new works by accomplished local 483834 (M) 750 mL $16.95 1
and international artists.
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO
ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGE 24.
“Our Riesling is a really easy one – it pairs
SMASHINGLY with Brigid’s Brie from Gunn’s Hill
Artisan Cheese in Woodstock, and Top Shelf
Preserves rhubarb-raisin chutney from Ottawa.”
Comfy couches, tasty wines
and great views.
18 VINTAGESPelee
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Island
Winery Kingsville
PELEE ISLAND LOLA
CABERNET FRANC ROSÉ 2019 6
VQA South Islands, Lake Erie North Shore
Easygoing & Fruity
552497 (D) 750 mL $15.95 1
Pelee Island is so beautiful,
you might be tempted to
miss the boat home. FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO
ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGE 26.
The utterly unique environmental conditions found on Pelee Island, Canada’s “When you’re putting
most southerly outpost, are essential to the style of wines made here, and together your meal
great care is taken to preserve and maintain the ecological integrity of the to go with the Lola
Cabernet Franc Rosé,
island. Pelee Island Winery is a founding member of Sustainable Winemaking
get your meats
Ontario. Among the many sustainable practices employed by Pelee’s from the Butcher of
viticulturalist Bruno Friesen is a protocol for integrated pest management Kingsville and your
that was developed with support from World Wildlife Fund Canada. The fresh farm produce
winery has also played a key role in saving the island’s unique red cedar from Lee & Maria’s.”
savannah forest from extinction.
VINTAGES 19Closson
Chase
Vineyards Hillier
This land was once the family
farm of the Clossons, early
settlers of the county.
It’s hard to imagine Prince Edward County without the wine, and yet the area
has barely 20 years of viticultural history. Closson Chase planted their first vines
in 1999 and their wines have helped define the region. Their Chardonnay and
Pinot Noir exemplify the character and quality that have seen PEC draw serious
comparisons to the benchmark of benchmarks: Burgundy. The excellence of
CLOSSON CHASE CLOSSON CHASE Closson Chase wines is no secret to customers or to local press, and now
VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2017 6
with their 2017 Grand Cuvée Pinot Noir and Grand Cuvée Chardonnay having
VQA Prince Edward County
both earned 90 points from Wine Spectator, increased international renown
93 points (winealign.com)
is sure to follow.
Medium-bodied & Fruity
145888 (XD) 750 mL $34.95 2
Late arrival. Product may not be “In Picton, Blumen Garden Bistro chef (and owner)
available at release time. Andreas Feller’s signature house-pulled braised
rabbit over house-made gnocchi with leeks, oyster
mushrooms and lardons, all topped with Reggiano,
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO pairs exceptionally well with the 2017 Pinot.”
ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGE 25.
20 VINTAGESI’m so proud of all the Ontario wineries this year.
From helping local charities and their local commu-
nities to pushing the boundaries of sustainability in
the vineyard, they’ve stepped up. There’s no better
time to proudly open a bottle of Ontario VQA wine
to say thank you for all their hard work.”
Aaron Pothier
Category Manager, Ontario Wines
Stained glass evokes the
colours of the Closson
Chase label, created by
David Blackwood.
VINTAGES 21UNCORK SOMETHING GREAT • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
FORTIFIED WINE
product notes
TAWSE DRY WHITE
VERMOUTH 6
Canada
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6 made in Canada.
spirits ... This Vermouth is unlike any I have tried ...
sourced from certified organic estate Riesling that’s
steeped with 14 different botanicals and fortified
DRINKABILITY INDEX to 18.5% abv. ... I tasted this straight up on ice with a
This index is intended as a guideline and reflects the big wedge of lime. It had a beautiful nose of citrus,
collective view of our purchasing panel. herbs, sage, wild flowers and some exotic tropical
fruit notes and, of course, lime. It was smooth and
DRINK NOW: Enjoy tonight. There is no benefit
1 to cellaring.
refreshing on the palate with notes of chamomile
tea, pear, fresh herbs, citrus and a zesty, refreshing
DRINK OR HOLD: Can be enjoyed now, but may be finish. A lovely afternoon cocktail. Score: 92 (Rick
2 matured further by cellaring. VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, Aug. 27, 2019)
HOLD: This wine may be enjoyed now, but it will 750 mL $23.15
3 develop favourably under ideal cellaring conditions. 17200 Í14È0+Î
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SUGAR CONTENT
Residual sugar content (e.g., 5 g/L) is displayed on shelf signs
and online (visit lcbo.com and search the product number). OFFLEY 10-YEAR-OLD TAWNY PORT
Perceived sweetness – ranging from Extra Dry to Sweet or XD, DOP, Portugal
D, M, MS, S – is printed in this catalogue, on shelf signs and Though not the same bottling tasted by the
online. Please discuss specifics with a Product Consultant. decanter.com panel, this will reflect a similar and
consistent quality and flavour profile.
WINE STYLES TASTING NOTE: A ripe, open-knit style with fig,
Every wine in this section includes a style (e.g. Full-bodied & date and raisin in abundance, ferrying onto a rich,
Smooth, Aromatic & Flavourful) designed to help you quickly caramel-toned finish. Not especially complex, but
and easily choose products. Visit lcbo.com/winestyles. pleasurable and uniform. Score: 90 (decanter.com,
Jan. 2018)
ORGANIC PRODUCTS Sweet
Wines designated as organic 4 contain 30 mg/L or less of free 750 mL (S) $26.95 1
sulphur for dry wines (99 g/L sugar).
SPECIALTY WINES
ALCOHOL CONTENT
The alcohol/volume content for any product released by ROSEWOOD MEAD ROYALE
Vintages is available online. Visit lcbo.com/vintages and enter HONEY WINE 2018 6
the product number into the search field. Barrel aged, Canada
This unique wine was aged in French oak barrels
Products in this catalogue are available in stores and online for six months. Expect a floral, complex experience,
in limited quantities. with layered notes of pear, apple, nut and spice inter-
mingling with the honey tones. Sip while imagining
All reviews, scores, prices and content in this catalogue are great banquet halls of old à la Game of Thrones,
accurate and current at time of printing. Prices are subject or pair with a sweet dessert, spicy chicken wings
to change without notice. For up-to-date prices, visit or a cheeseboard.
lcbo.com/vintages. All prices include applicable container
deposit and HST. Vintages cannot assume responsibility Sweet
for typographical errors in this catalogue.
500 mL (S) $19.95 1
437319 ÍKi3JÎ
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22 VINTAGES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2020UNCORK SOMETHING GREAT • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
ICEWINE PITARS MILLESIMATO
EXTRA DRY PROSECCO 2018
REIF ESTATE VIDAL ICEWINE 6 DOC, Italy
TASTING NOTE: Fruity and dense Prosecco with
VQA Niagara River,
lots of sliced pear and apple character. Flavorful
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
finish. Drink now. Score: 90 (James Suckling,
Reif first made this wine in 1984. Pressed frozen
jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)
winter-hardy Vidal grapes give this wine its vibrant
acidity and rich flavours of apricot jam, caramel, Light & Fruity
honey, marmalade and peach. 750 mL (D) $15.95 1
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SPARKLING WINE CYGNUS ORGANIC BRUT NATURE CAVA
Vegan, traditional method, DO Penedès, Spain
HUFF CUVÉE JANINE SPARKLING (U Mes U Fan Tres (1+1=3))
ROSÉ 2016 6* TASTING NOTE: This wine’s richness develops
Traditional method, across an elegant texture, filling out citrusy acidity
VQA Prince Edward County, Ontario with yellow-apple freshness and broader, lush notes
TASTING NOTE: ... 90% Pinot Noir and 10% of cream. Though only marginally more expensive
Chardonnay from estate grapes spends 20 months than the bodega’s Cygnus Brut, this Brut Nature
on the lees and gets a 22 g/L dosage. It has a plays at a significantly higher level. Score: 92
vigorous mousse with persistent bubbles and an (wineandspiritsmagazine.com, Aug. 2019)
attractive nose of fresh red berries, brioche, minerals
Medium-bodied & Flavourful
and touch of citrus. It pops on the palate with lovely
750 mL (XD) $17.95 2
cherries, raspberries and rhubarb flavours to go with
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OAK AGED CHARDONNAY 2018 6
ONTARIO VQA Niagara Peninsula
TASTING NOTE: The 2018 Chardonnay was aged
CREW RIESLING 2018 6 in whisky barrels, which gives this rich, full-bodied
VQA Lake Erie North Shore wine some toffee notes on the nose. This wine would
TASTING NOTE: A refreshing Ontario acidity sets be terrific with smoked chicken in a cream sauce,
the tone here, creating a bright, mouth-watering lobster in melting butter or a mushroom risotto.
foundation for the apple and lime citrus notes and Score: 90 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com,
the fine, distinct minerality. Well-made and pleasant. June 12, 2020)
The sweetness is on point and nicely balanced. Full-bodied & Rich
A wine for spicy sushi or curries. (Vintages panel, 750 mL (XD) $18.95 2
Aug. 2019)
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CLOS DU SOLEIL CAPELLA 2017 6
BC VQA British Columbia
KIN VINEYARDS CIVIL GRIT
TASTING NOTE: ... 74/26 sauvignon blanc/semillon
CHARDONNAY 2019 6
blend ... Lemon, clover honey, tangerine, slicks of
VQA Ontario
lanolin, and delicate buzzy spices ... brightened with
TASTING NOTE: This Chardonnay was fermented
grapefruit pith, and bedded with lees. There’s a
in stainless steel and aged on the lees for nine
beauty salinity woven throughout this, strongly
months. Though it can age for a short time, it’s
encouraging sip after sip, through the lengthy finish.
meant to be enjoyed young. There’s pear, apple,
This elegant wine is drinking beautifully now and will
citrus and a dash of banana here, with lots of
continue to do so with time in the cellar. Score: 92
crushed-rock minerality. A wine for grilled salmon
(Treve Ring, gismondionwine.com, Sept. 8, 2019)
or grilled chicken. (Vintages panel, Aug. 2019)
Aromatic & Flavourful
Full-bodied & Rich
750 mL (XD) $20.95 2 750 mL (XD) $31.95 2
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ONTARIO
BACHELDER LES VILLAGES
PROUD POUR NIAGARA GAMAY NOIR 2018 6
PINOT GRIS 2018 6* VQA Niagara Peninsula
VQA Ontario TASTING NOTE: ... nose of pristine red berries,
Expect this wine to be crafted in a zesty, elegantly scented red plums, mineral intensity, subtle
crowd-pleasing style that highlights Niagara’s meaty/savoury notes and spice (the wine spends
bright fruit and minerality. Look for sharply 14 months in French oak, all neutral barrels). It’s rich
defined tones of melon, pear, apple and snappy and stony with surprising structure on the palate
citrus, with a mouth-watering acidity. This will that reveals raspberries, cherries, red currants, earth
be a great sipper that would also pair well with and spice in a rich style that is all together quaffable
seafood appetizers. while also cellarable for a couple of years. Score: 89
(Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, April 3, 2020)
Light & Crisp
750 mL (D) $17.95 1 Light-bodied & Fruity
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CAVE SPRING CABERNET FRANC 2017 6 KEW SOLDIER’S GRANT 2017 6
VQA Niagara Peninsula VQA Niagara Peninsula
TASTING NOTE: This is a not a very showy cabernet TASTING NOTE: This has good weight and a smooth
franc with fine delicate aromas of red cherry and mouthfeel. It’s loaded with dark fruit, cassis, blue-
raspberry fruit with hints of tea and sweet herbal berry, vanilla, oak spice and herbs. Pair it with grilled
tones and delicate oak spice. It is dry, midweight steak and garlic mashed potatoes. (Vintages panel,
and lively with a fruity yet firm dry finish. There is Sept. 2019)
some genuine rustic charm and very good length.
Full-bodied & Smooth
Decant for an hour or two and try with rich cheese
or juicy cuts of meat. Score: 89 (Steve Thurlow,
750 mL (XD) $19.95 2
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VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2017 6* PINOT NOIR 2018 6*
VQA Prince Edward County VQA St. David’s Bench,
TASTING NOTE: Wildly expressive, this lightly Niagara-on-the-Lake
cloudy pinot noir made with a light handed touch The hot, dry 2018 vintage seemed poised to be
embodies Prince Edward County. A classic cut of quite worry-free (relatively speaking), but then
pinot noir that is both generously flavoured and came the rains and humidity of September, which
widely appealing in nature – a tricky outcome for a made for a challenging harvest. Skill and decisive
variety that can be too often austere. Drinking action in the vineyards made all the difference.
beautifully now, there is enough structure and Pinot Noir was one of the success stories of 2018,
depth to propel this complex find into the middle delivering wines with excellent ripeness, character
of the decade, but why wait? Score: 93 (Sara and cool-climate expression.
d’Amato, winealign.com, April 15, 2020) Medium-bodied & Fruity
Medium-bodied & Fruity 750 mL (XD) $22.95 1
750 mL (XD) $34.95 2 17182 Í12È2/Î
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HENRY OF PELHAM SPECK FAMILY MISSION HILL RESERVE MERLOT 2017 6
RESERVE BACO NOIR 6 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
VQA Ontario TASTING NOTE: From vineyards in the Black Sage
Baco Noir is grown virtually exclusively in Canada, Bench of the southern Okanagan, this was aged
and Henry of Pelham is home to some of the very 15 months in French and American oak. It has
best expressions. This example is concentrated lovely ripe blackberry fruit aromas so typical of
and generously flavoured, with dancing raspberry merlot, with considerable oak, tobacco, resin and
and blackberries supported by herbs, smoke, earth, spice from the barrels. It is quite smooth, medium
beet, and oak spice. This wants big meaty meals; to full bodied with fine, firm tannin. Alcohol is a
think barbecued flank steak, bison burgers or lamb bit hot. The length is very good. This is textbook
kebabs. B.C. merlot well crafted, which is very much the
Medium-bodied & Fruity purpose of Mission Hill’s Reserves. Score: 89
750 mL (D) $24.95 2 (David Lawrason, winealign.com, May 19, 2020)
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CANADA – ROSÉ WINE JOEL GOTT CHARDONNAY 2018
California
TASTING NOTE: This is sourced from prime sites
ONTARIO
in Sonoma, Monterey, Santa Barbara and San Luis
PELEE ISLAND LOLA Obispo. The wine saw minimal oak, as it was mostly
CABERNET FRANC ROSÉ 2019 6 fermented and aged in stainless steel. The result is
VQA South Islands, Lake Erie North Shore a fruit-driven wine with just a subtle oak influence.
Cabernet Franc is an ideal grape for rosé. Expect It’s elegant and fresh, with apple, spice and vanilla
this one to deliver brightly articulated cherry, with tones and a gorgeous texture. Pair with lobster or
a satisfying weight and elegant mouthfeel from chicken dishes. (Vintages panel, Aug. 2019)
partial malolactic fermentation. A satisfying match Full-bodied & Rich
for charcuterie. 750 mL (XD) $24.95 2
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CALIFORNIA
PEDRONCELLI SIGNATURE SELECTION
BONTERRA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018 CHARDONNAY 2017
North Coast Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
TASTING NOTE: From a leading voice in organic Pedroncelli fermented and aged 10% of this wine
viticulture, this wine is delicately aromatic, with in American oak, the rest in stainless steel, ageing
high-toned floral notes and forward sweet green both ferments for seven months before blending
guava along with citrus, tropical fruit, spice and a them together. Expect a creamy wine, with fine
characterful herbaceousness. A juicy, fresh wine that acidity and balance alongside apple, peach and
will go well with an avocado salad, grilled asparagus, tropical fruit. A wine to pair with lobster, roast
or fish dishes. (Vintages panel, Aug. 2019) chicken or pork chops.
Aromatic & Flavourful Full-bodied & Rich
750 mL (XD) $19.95 2 750 mL (XD) $20.95 2
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DECOY SONOMA COUNTY
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018 RAYMOND RESERVE SELECTION
Sonoma County CHARDONNAY 2017
(Duckhorn Wine Company) Napa Valley
Made in a robust, richly layered style, this white
TASTING NOTE: This white delivers great quality
speaks to thick flavors of lemon-cream pie, apple
and appeal. Approachable, soft and smooth, it
and pear. Sleek, soft and hearty in oak, it has
has rich flavors of peach, pear and melon that
finishing touches of vanilla, nutmeg and anise that
are brightened by crisp acidity. Editors’ Choice.
linger and reside gingerly on the palate. Score: 90
Score: 90 (Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast,
(Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, July 1, 2020)
May 1, 2020)
Full-bodied & Rich
Aromatic & Flavourful
750 mL (XD) $31.95 2 750 mL (XD) $27.95 2
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OREGON DECOY ZINFANDEL 2017
Sonoma County
ACROBAT PINOT GRIS 2017 (Duckhorn Wine Company)
Oregon TASTING NOTE: This well-made wine has cherry-
TASTING NOTE: A change of owners (from King berry fruitiness and a likably soft smooth texture,
Estate to Foley Family) has not changed the with a rounded approachability to its richness and
success or style of this high-volume wine. Strikingly moderate weight. Blended with 17% Petite Sirah,
fresh, textural and minerally, this offers crisp flavors it has understated power and integrated oak,
of celery, grapefruit and lime. Excellent length finishing in a swirl of vanilla. Score: 90 (Virginie
and mouth-tingling freshness make it a wine to Boone, Wine Enthusiast, May 1, 2020)
drink over the next year. Best Buy. Score: 90
Full-bodied & Smooth
(Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 1, 2018)
750 mL (D) $36.95 2
Aromatic & Flavourful
750 mL (XD) $24.95 1 327502 Í@k”wÎ
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USA – RED WINE
GNARLY HEAD 1924
CALIFORNIA LIMITED EDITION BOURBON
BARREL AGED CABERNET
BONANZA SAUVIGNON 2017
CABERNET SAUVIGNON Lodi
California TASTING NOTE: The barrel ageing here was
(Chuck Wagner) handled brilliantly. There are Bourbon aromatics
Over 40 years ago, Chuck Wagner’s now-iconic and some sweet oak, but these complement and
Caymus Special Selection put both him and the do not overpower the rich cassis and mixed dark
Wagner family firmly on the wine world map. This berry fruit. There’s a nice hint of vanilla as well,
multi-vintage blend offers a different take on Napa adding depth. A composed, well-made example
Cabernet. You can expect to find ripe, almost sweet of this trend. Pair with steak. (Vintages panel,
fruit, with spice, cassis, smoke and chocolate. Nov. 2019)
Pair with ribs in a spicy sauce.
Full-bodied & Firm
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CANNONBALL MERLOT 2017 EASTON ZINFANDEL 2015
California Amador County, Sierra Foothills
TASTING NOTE: A huge value, this wine proves TASTING NOTE: Epitomizes fine Sierra Foothills
Merlot is back: It’s equal parts smooth, rich, and Zinfandel, offering vibrant, briary raspberry, smoked
juicy, with a luscious, ripe, and beautifully balanced pepper and wild sweet anise flavors that stretch
palate. Deep and neatly structured with nice hints out on the zesty finish. Drink now through 2023.
of sweet berries. Score: 90 (Anthony Dias Blue, Smart Buys. Ranked #45 in the 2018 Wine
tastingpanelmag.com, Oct. 2019) Spectator Top 100. Score: 92 (Tim Fish, wine
spectator.com, Nov. 15, 2018)
Full-bodied & Smooth
750 mL (XD) $23.95 2 Full-bodied & Smooth
750 mL (D) $33.95 2
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USA – RED WINE CONT’D MICHAEL DAVID FREAKSHOW
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015
CALIFORNIA Lodi
TASTING NOTE: Big and spicy, this full-bodied
IRONY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 wine is plump, mouthfilling and packed with ripe
Sustainable, North Coast fruit flavors. It has a rounded, soothing feel on the
(Chris & Jay Indelicato) palate despite firm tannins, no doubt due to the
This Cabernet has a long-standing relationship extra-ripe plum, cherry and milk chocolate flavors
with Vintages customers, who have always appre- that follow aromas of maple syrup, vanilla and
ciated its value. Expect the 2017 to reflect the cedar. Editors’ Choice. Score: 90 (Jim Gordon,
balance, structure, impressive dark fruit tones and Wine Enthusiast, July 1, 2018)
chocolaty goodness you have come to love. Enjoy Full-bodied & Firm
with grilled meats. 750 mL (D) $29.95 1
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THE HESS COLLECTION 19 BLOCK
J. LOHR PURE PASO MOUNTAIN CUVÉE 2016
PROPRIETARY RED 2017 Sustainable, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
Paso Robles TASTING NOTE: The 2016 19 Block Mountain
TASTING NOTE: For being a larger production Cuvée is blended of 54% Malbec, 31% Cabernet
winery, J. Lohr continually produces lush and Sauvignon, 14% Syrah and 1% Petit Verdot. It has a
delicious wines that continue to define the Paso very deep purple-black color and sings of crushed
Robles potential. This new blend of Cabernet black cherries, black raspberries and blackberries
Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Petit Verdot and with hints of dark chocolate, rose hip tea, tobacco,
Malbec begins with strawberry, violet and baking pencil lead and cloves. Medium to full-bodied, the
spice on the nose, while the palate’s creamy palate gives up vibrant black fruit and spicy layers
mouthfeel carries mocha, cappuccino, caramel with a lively backbone and beautifully rounded
and black cherry flavors. There’s just enough tannins, finishing on a peppery note. Drink date:
tannic firmness to the lush profile. Editors’ Choice. 2018-2034. Score: 93 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW,
Score: 93 (Matt Kettman, Wine Enthusiast, robertparker.com, Dec. 13, 2018)
Jan. 1, 2020)
Full-bodied & Smooth
Full-bodied & Firm 750 mL (D) $54.95 2
750 mL (XD) $41.95 2
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JOEL GOTT PINOT NOIR 2018
California CHEHALEM CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS
The 2018 vintage saw cool fall temperatures that
PINOT NOIR 2017
permitted the fruit to ripen slowly and evenly up
LIVE certified, Certified B Corporation,
to the harvest, which took place a little later than
Willamette Valley
usual. You can expect this Pinot to reflect the TASTING NOTE: Refined and elegantly layered,
balance and refinement that such an even ripening with pretty rose petal and raspberry accents that
imparts, along with tones of red fruit, spice, herbs build polish as this dances on a long finish. Drink
and mineral. Pair with duck or grilled pork. now through 2025. Score: 92 (Tim Fish, wine
spectator.com, Sept. 30, 2019)
Medium-bodied & Fruity
Medium-bodied & Fruity
750 mL (XD) $29.95 2 750 mL (XD) $36.95 2
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SOKOL BLOSSER PINOT NOIR 2016 USA – ROSÉ WINE
Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley
TASTING NOTE: This offers dark, earthy aromas
CALIFORNIA
with a wealth of ripe cherries and plums that flow
long and plush, amid rich, evenly paced tannins RODNEY STRONG RUSSIAN RIVER
and a spicy kick at the finish. Drink now [to 2025- ROSÉ OF PINOT NOIR 2019
2028]. Score: 91 (James Suckling, jamessuckling. Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
com, July 2, 2019) TASTING NOTE: This wine continues to impress
Medium-bodied & Fruity year after year. It’s a stainless-steel, cold-fermented
750 mL (XD) $39.95 2 bottle of fruity goodness, with complexity to spare.
Fresh and lively, it shines in clean, focused flavors
748434 ÍjtBEÎ of wild strawberry, melon and pineapple, retaining
citrus-driven acidity throughout. Editors’ Choice.
Score: 92 (Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast,
Aug. 1, 2020)
Medium-bodied & Dry
750 mL (XD) $25.95 1
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BURIED CANE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 ARGENTINA – WHITE WINE
Columbia Valley
TASTING NOTE: A full body, smooth & expressive
SANTA ANA LA MASCOTA
Cab that’s also well balanced. Positives: Medium+
CHARDONNAY 2018
purple to ruby in colour with medium tannin, this
Cruz de Piedra, Maipú, Mendoza
wine features dark cherry, plum, tamarind, black-
TASTING NOTE: A unique nose with lots of honey-
berry, blueberry, cassis, turmeric, leather, cedar,
suckle, apple curd, cloves and lots of lees character
spinach leaves. Negatives: None. Interesting Point:
with apricot flan and bread dough. Although the
“Buried Cane” refers to the practice of burying
palate shows plenty of weight, there’s lots of tangy
grapevine canes to protect them from freezing
acidity to balance this out and keep it fresh and
[during] the cold Washington winters. Ageability:
delicate. Drink now. Score: 92 (James Suckling,
Drink now or over the next 3-5 years on its own
jamessuckling.com, March 27, 2019)
or pair it with beef ribs. Best Buys. (Edward Rasiulis,
twilightwines.com, Sept. 27, 2019) Full-bodied & Rich
Full-bodied & Smooth
750 mL (XD) $16.95 1
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BENEGAS LYNCH ESTATE
DON TIBURICO 2017
SEVEN FALLS CELLARS MERLOT 2016 Mendoza
Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley (Libertad Estate Vineyard)
Seven Falls sources their grapes exclusively from TASTING NOTE: Masses of ripe blueberries and
the Wahluke Slope, which is one of the warmest, blackberries here, the full body supported by a
driest regions in Washington’s Columbia Valley. solid tannin base that provides imposing presence
Expect this Merlot to deliver impressive, complex and a long, moderately dry finish with some cocoa-
vanilla, coffee, dark cherry and spice, with a creamy powder character. A blend of malbec, cabernet
texture. Try it with lamb stew. sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot and petit verdot.
Drink or hold. Score: 92 (James Suckling, james
Full-bodied & Smooth suckling.com, March 27, 2019)
750 mL (D) $21.95 2
Full-bodied & Firm
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ARGENTINA – RED WINE CONT’D CHILE – RED WINE
TERRAZAS DE LOS ANDES CALITERRA TRIBUTO SYRAH 2017
RESERVA MALBEC 2018 Single vineyard,
Mendoza DO Colchagua Valley
TASTING NOTE: This is very reserved and polished TASTING NOTE: Ripe blackberries with pepper and
with blackberries, smoke and sesame. Medium smoky nuances make this medium-to full-bodied
body. Delicious, soft finish. Nice transition from the Chilean syrah appealing. The balance of bright
2017. Drink or hold. Score: 93 (James Suckling, fruit, spice and healthy dry tannins gives the palate
jamessuckling.com, April 2, 2020) some excitement and the finish is powerful yet
fresh. Drink or hold. Score: 93 (James Suckling,
Medium-bodied & Fruity
jamessuckling.com, April 5, 2019)
750 mL (XD) $19.95 2
Full-bodied & Smooth
29280 Í=UNCORK SOMETHING GREAT • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
MORANDE GRAN RESERVA AUSTRALIA – WHITE WINE
SYRAH/CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2017 MCW 660 RESERVE
DO Central Valley TUMBARUMBA CHARDONNAY
TASTING NOTE: The freshness of the raspberries,
2018
soaked blueberries, citrus and orange peel is really
New South Wales, Australia
appealing here. The palate shows real balance
(McWilliam’s)
and finesse, firm tannins bolstering a pretty core of
New South Wales is where Australia’s first Chardon-
blue fruit. Drink now [till 2022-2024]. Score: 93
nay was grown in the early 1970s. Expect this one
(James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 5, 2019)
to be crisp and vibrant, with ripe peach and lemon in
Full-bodied & Smooth a taut, refined, balanced package with a gorgeous
750 mL (XD) $21.95 2 texture. Pair with grilled chicken or salmon.
14149 Í..È9@Î Full-bodied & Rich
750 mL (XD) $24.95 2
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AUSTRALIA – RED WINE
BLEASDALE FRANK POTTS 2016
SAN PEDRO 1865 SELECTED VINEYARDS
Langhorne Creek, South Australia
CARMENÈRE 2018
TASTING NOTE: Clever cabernet-dominant blend
DO Maule Valley
incorporating malbec, franc, merlot and petit
TASTING NOTE: A great vintage has delivered a
verdot to great effect. Red and black fruited, leafy
very intense, fresh and defined style with aromas
cabernet, fine savoury tannins, line and length to
of brambly blackberries and dark plums and such
burn. Complexity derived from judicious use [of]
attractively fleshy style on the palate. Very juicy,
different varieties rather than sheer mass, oak or
smooth and fresh. So plush and silky. Long, fresh
volume. Gold at the National Wine Show ’17 speaks
tannins here. Drink or hold. Score: 92 (James
volumes. Special Value. Drink by: 2030. Score: 96
Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 17, 2020)
(David Bicknell, winecompanion.com.au,
Medium-bodied & Fruity Aug. 1, 2018)
750 mL (XD) $19.95 2 Full-bodied & Smooth
249201 Í8|!’Î 750 mL (XD) $29.95 2
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CHILE – ROSÉ WINE
PEREZ CRUZ LINGAL
ROSÉ 2019 GLENLOFTY GO SHIRAZ 2015
Sustainable, DO Maipo Valley Pyrenees, Victoria
TASTING NOTE: This blend of Grenache and TASTING NOTE: Mint chocolate, coffee and euca-
Mourvèdre was fermented in stainless steel, lyptus. Christmas cake spice and tobacco. Very
preserving even the most delicate aromas and complex savoury style with bright concentrated red
flavours. It’s round, fresh, long and floral, with berry. Very charismatic wine. Score: 94 (International
bright red fruit and some tropical accents. Great Wine Challenge, 2019)
for sushi, or a Caesar salad with grilled shrimp.
Full-bodied & Smooth
(Vintages panel, Oct. 2019)
750 mL (XD) $23.95 2
Medium-bodied & Dry
750 mL (XD) $15.95 1 16235 Í07È5DÎ
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017
LAYERS SHIRAZ/TEMPRANILLO/ Clare Valley, South Australia
TASTING NOTE: Ruby color. Herbal aromas of
MOURVÈDRE/GRENACHE 2017
eucalyptus, dark chocolate, and geranium with a
Barossa Valley, South Australia
satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body
(Peter Lehmann)
and an interesting, medium-long blackberry jam,
TASTING NOTE: The iconic Peter Lehmann, a.k.a.
anise, allspice, and pickled ginger finish with
the Baron of the Barossa, was the first Australian
moderate oak flavor. A spicy, lively Aussie Cabernet
wine industry figure to be appointed to the Order
with a silky mouthfeel. Score: 91 (tastings.com,
of Australia. The Layers 2017 is plush, forward,
Oct. 12, 2018)
complex, soft and silky, with ripe dark fruit, earth,
dried herbs, spice and chocolate tones – layers Full-bodied & Smooth
indeed! There’s a lot to enjoy here. Try it with grilled 750 mL (XD) $19.95 2
steaks, gourmet burgers, or sausages. (Vintages
panel, Jan. 2020) 744235 ÍjJC[Î
Full-bodied & Smooth
750 mL (XD) $16.95 2
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MOUNT RILEY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019 SOUTH AFRICA – WHITE WINE
Marlborough, South Island
TASTING NOTE: The wine is fabulous fruited and
NEIL ELLIS GROENEKLOOF
lifted on the nose showing nectarine, grapefruit,
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019
feijoa and kaffir lime characters, leading to a vibrant
WO Groenekloof
palate that is intensely flavoured and lingering. The
TASTING NOTE: Neil Ellis made Groenekloof
wine offers terrific fruit purity and lively mouthfeel.
famous and has been rewarded with a successful
At its best: now to 2022. Score: 93 (Sam Kim,
100,000-litre Sauvignon Blanc brand. You can
wineorbit.co.nz, Sept. 2019)
almost smell the Atlantic in this tangy, grapefruity
Aromatic & Flavourful white that has undertones of passion fruit and
750 mL (XD) $17.95 2 green herbs. 2019-22. Score: 91 (Tim Atkin, MW,
timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2019)
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Aromatic & Flavourful
750 mL (XD) $17.95 2
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VILLA MARIA WAIRAU VALLEY SIMONSIG CHENIN BLANC 2019
RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018 WO Stellenbosch
Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island TASTING NOTE: This is a focused, floral, aromatic
TASTING NOTE: Softer and broader than its sister wine with impressive white peach, passion fruit,
sauvignon blanc from Clifford Bay with passionfruit, lemon, honeysuckle, grapefruit and minerality. It
sherbet dab, floral, and lemongrass flavours. The delivers great value and offers impressive complexity,
wine has a pleasing sweet-and-sour tension and with a really pleasing character, length and intensity.
appealing purity. Drink 2018-2022. Score: 95 (Bob Perfect for seafood. (Vintages panel, Jan. 2020)
Campbell, MW, bobcampbell.nz, Sept. 10, 2018)
Aromatic & Flavourful
Aromatic & Flavourful 750 mL (XD) $13.95 1
750 mL (XD) $24.95 2
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WILD ROCK SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018
Marlborough, South Island SUTHERLAND CHARDONNAY 2018
(Capricorn Wine Estates) WO Elgin
TASTING NOTE: This wine offers a world of tasty (Thelema Mountain Vineyards)
tropical fruit. Guava and passion fruit take lead TASTING NOTE: Thelema’s Sutherland Chardonnay
roles, with well-framed grapefruit citrus and stone often does well against more expensive bottles in
fruit notes in support. It’s crafted in an elegant, blind tastings and you can see why. This is an under-
quite refined style, with a pleasing texture and stated, cool climate style with citrus and stone fruit
crisp, racy acidity. A really nice option for seafood flavours and stylishly integrated oak. 2019-23.
dishes, or pasta with pesto sauce. (Vintages panel, Score: 92 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, South
Oct. 2019) Africa Special Report 2019)
Aromatic & Flavourful Full-bodied & Rich
750 mL (XD) $18.95 2 750 mL (XD) $19.95 2
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