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a time for
CHEER
DELICIOUS DINNER
WINES AND GIFTS
STARTING AT $17.95
DISCOVER OUR LATEST COLLECTION, IN STORES AND ON LCBO.COM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2020
wines
of the
month
Holiday heroes
KNOTTY VINES
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017
California
(Rodney Strong Vineyards)
16193 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 2
TASTING NOTE: A bold, concentrated wine
made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
with splashes of Petite Sirah and Zinfandel.
There’s a finely tuned richness that leans to
the decadent, with ripe black fruit framed by
oak spice, toast, coffee and chocolate notes.
A pleasure-focused wine that will be a fine
option for braised meats or roast beef.
(Vintages panel, Feb. 2020)
Full-bodied & Smooth
Featured in A Time for Cheer
New at Vintages
Late arrival. Product may not be available
at release time.
RICASOLI BROLIO
CHIANTI CLASSICO 2017
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
3962 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2
TASTING NOTE: A very fruity and fresh
Chianti Classico that shows lemon and
orange rind, in addition to strawberries and
spices. Refined and minerally on the palate
with a bright sheen of acidity and a taut
finish. Drink now [to 2023+]. Score: 92
(jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)
Medium-bodied & Fruity
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a time for
CHEER
This collection of beloved, familiar
wines will make cherished holiday gifts
or make a special meal even more so.
2 VINTAGES
What a year it’s been. This holiday
season we’ll be embracing, perhaps
tighter than ever, those holiday tradi-
tions that conjure fond and comforting
memories. This final Vintages release
of 2020 features approachably priced
familiar favourites that will make
finding heartfelt gifts or perfect
additions to your holiday celebrations
as stress-free as possible.
Affordable
Luxe
Our Vintages buyers seek out wines and gifts
that are perfect for all budgets, including
wines like these ones that offer impressive
value and echo the quality and style of far
more expensive offerings.
4 VINTAGES
BANFI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2015
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Founded in 1978, Banfi has become an iconic
name in Tuscany, synonymous with premium
quality and style. The spice, red plums and PENNY’S HILL ESTATE SKELETON KEY
dried cherries in this sophisticated 2015 boldly SHIRAZ 2017
demonstrate why Brunello is so beloved. Single vineyard, McLaren Vale, South Australia
94 points (jamessuckling.com) Powerful and opulent, this Shiraz from the
Full-bodied & Firm McLaren Vale maintains the breezy style this
378257 (XD) 750 mL $56.95 2 region is famous for, effortlessly shouldering
the complex aromatics and richly expressed
fruit and spice. Give the gift of balance and
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO ORDER
refinement; the calling cards of the McLaren.
ONLINE, SEE PAGE 49. 96 points (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz)
Full-bodied & Smooth
16031 (XD) 750 mL $39.95 2
New at Vintages
LA VITE LUCENTE 2018
IGT Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
(Tenuta Luce)
This Merlot-dominant Supertuscan is the
second wine to the iconic Luce. It’s silky,
powerful, and capable of evolving for a decade
or more. The ripe dark berry and spice so
reliably articulated in this wine have made it
a perennial holiday hit.
Medium-bodied & Fruity
747030 (XD) 750 mL $34.95 2
Late arrival. Product may not be available
at release time.
FAUSTINO I GRAN RESERVA 2008
DOCa Rioja, Spain
When it comes to red wines, Rioja is king
in Spain. With its distinct bottle and classic
incense, dark fruit and balsamic notes, the
Faustino I Gran Reserva is one of the most
recognizable and popular wines from this
historic region.
90 points (Luis Gutiérrez,
robertparker.com)
Medium-bodied & Fruity
976662 (XD) 750 mL $31.95 2
Late arrival. Product may not be available
at release time.
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES AND TO ORDER
ONLINE, SEE PAGES 40 TO 52.
FAMILLE PERRIN LA GILLE GIGONDAS 2018 AC, Rhône, France From the family behind the iconic Château de Beaucastel, this Southern Rhône gem is elegant, perfumed and effortlessly charm- ing. Pedigree aligns with rich black fruit, spice and a supple mouthfeel, making this an impressive gift or a perfect addition to your own cellar. 92-94 points (Josh Raynolds, vinous.com) Full-bodied & Smooth 906073 (XD) 750 mL $29.95 2 SIDEWOOD MAPPINGA CHARDONNAY 2017 Adelaide Hills, South Australia Located in the Adelaide Hills, Sidewood crafts this elegant, complex wine from estate-grown fruit. The purity of apple, pear and citrus in this luscious, lip-smacking, balanced Chardonnay from their premium range makes it a steal at this price. 96 points (Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com) Light & Crisp 688291 (XD) 750 mL $25.95 2 FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES AND TO ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGES 40 TO 47.
CHÂTEAU HYOT RÉSERVE 2015 SEGHESIO SONOMA COUNTY
AC Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, France ZINFANDEL 2018
Bordeaux’s 2015 vintage wrought wines of Sonoma County, California
great appeal and ageability. Satellite regions Sonoma is California’s Garden of Eden for
such as Castillon produced wines of excep- fine-wine production. It was here, in the 19th
tionally high quality and value. This one is rich century, that quality Californian wines were
and ripe, with concentrated dark fruit. It effort- first produced. Seghesio has been crafting
lessly reflects the structure and complexity of Zinfandel in Sonoma since founder Edoardo
the vintage. Seghesio first planted vines in 1895.
91 points (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast) 91 points (David Lawrason, winealign.com)
Medium-bodied & Fruity Full-bodied & Smooth
14667 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 2 942151 (XD) 750 mL $29.95 2
New at Vintages
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES AND TO
ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGES 37 TO 46.
VINTAGES 7
Unique
Finds
Representing regions or styles that you may
not have tried, or singular expressions of
special places, these are treasures that
you’ll want to share.
8 VINTAGESOLIVIER TRICON MONTMAINS
CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2017 Shop LCBO.COM
AC, Burgundy, France
From a region defined by taut, fresh, mineral
Order early for the best selection
wines, the Montmains Premier Cru stands out and to get your order in time for
for producing especially acute examples. This holiday celebrations. We offer two
youthful, mouth-watering Chardonnay has easy options:
pure fruit and fantastic energy and is bursting 1/ Same-Day Pickup. Shop the
with character.
inventory of 100+ LCBO stores.
95 points (Decanter World Wine Awards) See page 56 for details.
Light & Crisp
2/ Store Delivery. Order products for
557694 (XD) 750 mL $41.95 2 pickup at the LCBO store of your
choice (delivery takes up to 2 weeks).
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO ORDER
ONLINE, SEE PAGE 44.
BELLE GLOS DAIRYMAN VINEYARD
PINOT NOIR 2018
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County,
California
Joseph Wagner’s Belle Glos single-vineyard
Pinots are highly sought-after, but they’re not
your average Pinot Noir. Pinots are typically
lithe and subtle, but the Dairyman Vineyard
is rich, velvety and unabashedly decadent. A
hearty wine and a weighty gift.
Full-bodied & Smooth
366013 (D) 750 mL $59.95 2
KEN FORRESTER OLD VINE RESERVE
CHENIN BLANC 2019
WO Stellenbosch, South Africa
Comprising fruit from vines nearly 50 years
of age grown in six different Stellenbosch vine-
yards, this is always a rich, flavoursome treat.
Complex, ageable and impeccably balanced,
it’s a wine that perennially over-delivers.
92 points (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com)
Full-bodied & Rich
231282 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 2
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES AND TO ORDER
ONLINE, SEE PAGES 35 TO 43.DOMAINE BONNARD SANCERRE 2019 BENJAMIN BRIDGE NOVA 7
AC, Loire, France SPARKLING 2018 6
This versatile Sauvignon Blanc combines Nova Scotia
the purity imparted by the calcareous soils, Sparkling-wine specialists Benjamin Bridge
Kimmeridgian marl and siliceous (flinty) clay first introduced the mouth-watering, tropical,
of the Loire with a suggestion of the aromatic, citrusy Nova 7 in 2007. It has since risen to be-
flavourful intensity generally associated with come a classic expression of the cool essence
New Zealand. of Nova Scotia’s Maritime terroir, beloved for
Aromatic & Flavourful its iconic aromatics and freshness.
140525 (XD) 750 mL $29.95 2 92 points (Carolyn Evans Hammond,
Toronto Star)
Light & Fruity
256289 (S) 750 mL $23.95 1
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES AND TO
ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGES 32 TO 45.
10 VINTAGESWAYNE GRETZKY WHISKY OAK AGED
RED 2018 6
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
This blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Malbec and Cabernet Franc is aged in
traditional French and American oak before
being finished in whisky barrels. The cherry,
plum, black pepper, spice, and whisky-
influenced toast make for a winning
Niagara-home-team lineup.
91 points (johnschreiner.blogspot.com)
Medium-bodied & Fruity
617738 (D) 750 mL $19.95 2
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO
ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGE 34.
Vintages one-bottle wooden
gift crate, $8.95. Available at
lcbo.com and in select stores.
VINTAGES 11Holiday
Dinner
Classics
This collection of food-friendly styles is sure
to enhance any meal. These wines are
well-suited to the breadth of flavours
in a holiday feast.
12 VINTAGESTHE TRAGICALLY HIP AHEAD BY A
CENTURY CHARDONNAY 2019 6 Shop LCBO.COM
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
(Stoney Ridge Estate Winery) Order early for the best selection
This popular local Chardonnay was originally
and to get your order in time for
created to commemorate the 20th anniversary holiday celebrations. We offer two
of The Tragically Hip’s fifth album, Trouble at easy options:
the Henhouse. Lively and vibrant, with apple, 1/ Same-Day Pickup. Shop the
toast and buttercream tones, it’s pitch-perfect inventory of 100+ LCBO stores.
for holiday dining.
See page 56 for details.
89 points (Rick VanSickle,
winesinniagara.com) 2/ Store Delivery. Order products for
pickup at the LCBO store of your
Full-bodied & Rich
choice (delivery takes up to 2 weeks).
483875 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 2
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO ORDER
ONLINE, SEE PAGE 33.
TEDESCHI ANSARI AMARONE DELLA
VALPOLICELLA 2016
DOCG, Veneto, Italy
When it comes to finding the perfect wine for
a holiday dinner, Amarone is virtually unparal-
leled. Elegantly textured, with ripe dark fruit
and food-friendly acidity, it’s compelling and
universally beloved. A classic holiday style.
Full-bodied & Smooth
16103 (D) 750 mL $54.95 2
New at Vintages
Late arrival. Product may not be available
at release time.
OYSTER BAY PINOT NOIR 2018
Sustainable, Marlborough, South Island,
New Zealand
Oyster Bay is a founding member of Sustainable
Winegrowing New Zealand and their Pinot
Noir is always a hit, delivering reliable quality
at an easy-to-swallow price. It’s a particularly
Vintages one-bottle gift box, good choice for a traditional turkey dinner with
$4.95. Available at lcbo.com all the trimmings.
and in select stores.
90 points (jamessuckling.com)
Medium-bodied & Fruity
590414 (XD) 750 mL $20.95 1
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES AND TO ORDER
ONLINE, SEE PAGES 42 TO 50.CATHEDRAL CELLAR TRIPTYCH 2016 WO Western Cape, South Africa (KWV) Every wine tells a story, and this blend of Bordeaux and Rhône varieties has a good one: KWV, the company behind Cathedral Cellar, was founded by South African wine farmers in 1918, the year Nelson Mandela was born. 92 points (timatkin.com) Full-bodied & Smooth 53124 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 2 ZONTE’S FOOTSTEP HILLS ARE ALIVE SHIRAZ 2017 Adelaide Hills, South Australia We’re all seeking food-friendly wines with wide appeal; they make gifting and pairing so much easier. This one balances the richness and intensity of its dark fruit, spice, smoke and cocoa notes with a sensual texture. A wine to elevate an evening. 95 points (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz) Full-bodied & Smooth 522342 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2 FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES AND TO ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGES 41 TO 43. 14 VINTAGES
BALBÁS RESERVA 2012 KNOTTY VINES
DO Ribera del Duero, Spain CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017
This old-vine Tempranillo is a complex cel- California
ebration of top-flight Spanish winemaking. (Rodney Strong Vineyards)
Polished and focused with suggestions of Cabernet Sauvignons from California are
flowers, cherries and tobacco, it will be great notably ripe and intense. The finely tuned, rich
for pairing with a lamb dinner or as a gift for dark fruit, oak spice, toast and chocolate notes
someone looking to start a cellar. in this bold, concentrated wine will make it
90 points (Thomas Matthews, a classic choice for a holiday meal featuring
winespectator.com) prime rib.
Full-bodied & Smooth Full-bodied & Smooth
85183 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2 16193 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 2
Featured as our Wine of the Month
New at Vintages
Late arrival. Product may not be available
at release time.
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES AND TO
ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGES 36 TO 51.Tried
& True
These wines represent styles, producers
or regions with long track records and
impeccable reputations. They’re guaranteed
to impress and delight everyone from the
wine neophyte to the connoisseur.
16 VINTAGESShop LCBO.COM
Order early for the best selection
and to get your order in time for
holiday celebrations. We offer two
easy options:
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SAN PEDRO 1865 SELECTED
VINEYARDS CARMENÈRE 2018
DO Maule Valley, Chile
Chile’s signature grape, the late-ripening
Carmenère, was confused with Merlot when it
was first imported from Bordeaux and was not
properly identified until 1994. Chilean wine-
makers have since made it wholly their own, as
evidenced by this silky, intense single-vineyard
example.
92 points (jamessuckling.com)
Full-bodied & Smooth
249201 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2
ST. FRANCIS
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016
Sonoma County, California
St. Francis Winery is well-known for crafting
bold, fruit-forward wines that are characterful
expressions of Sonoma. Year in and year out,
this Cabernet is juicy, richly textured and full of
cassis, spice and smoky dark fruit.
Full-bodied & Smooth
671164 (XD) 750 mL $34.95 2
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES AND TO ORDER
ONLINE, SEE PAGES 37 TO 40.18 VINTAGES
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017
Columbia Valley, Washington
The oldest and largest producer in Washington, Chateau
Ste. Michelle has long been a trendsetter for the region.
Aged in French and American oak, this complex, smooth,
balanced Cabernet with its concentrated dark fruit and
pepper spice has become a Washington benchmark.
Full-bodied & Smooth
269357 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 2
WAKEFIELD JARAMAN SHIRAZ 2017
Clare Valley/McLaren Vale, South Australia
When you’re looking for impactful reds that guarantee
satisfyingly bold flavours, Aussie Shiraz is an easy choice.
This one unites the lifted aromatics, dark fruit and structure
of the Clare Valley with the breezy, rich fruit and pepper
spice of the McLaren.
91 points (David Bicknell, winecompanion.com.au)
Full-bodied & Smooth
377036 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2
Featured in Great-Value Gifts
RICASOLI BROLIO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2017
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Bettino Ricasoli created the recipe for Chianti in the
1800s. His grandson, Francesco, has continued this
legacy of innovation through championing single-
vineyard expressions and the crafting of refined
modern wines such as this one, with its dark fruit, spice
and youthful tannins.
92 points (jamessuckling.com)
Medium-bodied & Fruity
3962 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2
Featured as our Wine of the Month
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES AND TO ORDER
ONLINE, SEE PAGES 38 TO 50.
Vintages two-bottle wooden gift crate, $12.95.
Available at lcbo.com and in select stores.
VINTAGES 19HALOS DE JUPITER
CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2018
AC, Rhône, France
Crafted by Michel Gassier (of Château de
Nages) and renowned winemaker Philippe
Cambie, this wine consistently over-delivers.
The purity of expression and the ripe dark fruit,
smoke, and classic peppery spice make this
one of greatest values in the Rhône.
89-91 points (jebdunnuck.com)
Full-bodied & Smooth
276956 (D) 750 mL $17.95 2
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO ORDER
ONLINE, SEE PAGE 48.
Pair It Forward
Help support Ontario businesses this holiday season! If you’re giving one of these bottles of fine wine,
package it up with cheese, crackers, nuts or fruit from a local purveyor, or a gift certificate from a
neighbourhood butcher or favourite restaurant. Share your ideas at #PairItForwardTHORNBURY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2020 KAIKEN ULTRA LAS ROCAS
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand MALBEC 2018
Thornbury’s labels feature Dionysus, the Mendoza, Argentina
ancient Greek god of fertility and wine, also Montes is a name most readily associated
associated with merrymaking. This customer with premium Chilean winemaking. The
favourite is an intense, zesty Marlborough black fruit and dark chocolate in this juicy
classic, with tangy tropical fruit and refined Malbec come from Montes’s Argentine project,
herbeceous undertones. A great addition to a Kaiken, which is named for a wild goose
turkey dinner. that traverses the Andes between these two
Aromatic & Flavourful viticultural hot spots.
734798 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 1 93 points (jamessuckling.com)
Full-bodied & Smooth
50849 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 1
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES AND TO ORDER
ONLINE, SEE PAGES 39 TO 42.
VINTAGES 21Champagne
Nothing adds an air of elegance and refine-
ment to an evening with the immediacy of
Champagne. The sound of that cork popping is
a universal signal for celebration, no matter
how small the guest list.
22 VINTAGESLOUIS ROEDERER BRUT
PREMIER CHAMPAGNE Shop LCBO.COM
AC, France
Order early for the best selection
Founded in 1776 and easily one of the
best-known Champagne producers,
and to get your order in time for
Louis Roederer is the name behind holiday celebrations. We offer two
Cristal and also one of the region’s few easy options:
remaining family-run houses. This silky, 1/ Same-Day Pickup. Shop the
toasty, citrusy Brut Champagne offers
inventory of 100+ LCBO stores.
astonishing value and complexity.
See page 56 for details.
Rich & Complex
268771 (XD) 750 mL 2/ Store Delivery. Order products for
$76.95 2 pickup at the LCBO store of your
A Vintages Essential choice (delivery takes up to 2 weeks).
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO ORDER
ONLINE, SEE PAGE 31.
VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN BRUT
VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE
AC, France
Widowed at 27, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot
Ponsardin guided this famous house from
1805. Among her accomplishments, “La
Grande Dame of Champagne” invented the
riddling process, which made modern
Champagne possible. This is a classy, refined
vintage Champagne that will make an exquisite
gift or addition to your holiday table.
Rich & Complex
508614 (XD) 750 mL $107.95 2
A Vintages Essential
ARMAND DE BRIGNAC ACE OF SPADES
BRUT GOLD CHAMPAGNE
AC, France
The Ace of Spades is crafted by Cattier house,
which was established in 1763. The brand
was purchased in 2014 by Shawn “Jay Z”
Carter. This fresh, balanced bubbly has it all:
a celebrity following, an unmistakable bottle,
and a lively complexity that makes it a great gift
or dinner wine.
Rich & Complex
220244 (XD) 750 mL $319.95 2
A Vintages Essential
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES AND TO ORDER
ONLINE, SEE PAGE 31.LOCAL TALENT SPARKLING ENTHUSIASTS Meet four of Niagara’s head-turning, world- class sparkling wines and the passionate producers behind them. Holiday time is sparkling-wine time. Festive, food-friendly and crafted in an exciting range of styles, Niagara’s sparkling wines offer quality, value and pure enjoyment. Here, four local producers pull back the curtain on the innovation, imagination and dedication behind their finely crafted sparklers.
VINTAGES 25
LOCAL Pair It Forward
Help support Ontario businesses this holiday season! Give sparkling wine as
TALENT
a gift packaged with dried fruits, nuts and compote from a favourite local
purveyor, or serve it at home paired with local meats, cheeses and veggies.
Share your ideas at #PairItForward
Levi de Loryn. RIGHT:
Bruce Nicholson.
‘Entourage’ comes from en tirage, the Sparkling Icewine is demanding to make,” The sparkling industry in Ontario is
term for a sparkling wine resting on its says Bruce Nicholson of Inniskillin. “I’ve maturing,” observes Katie Dickieson,
lees,” says Levi de Loryn, winemaker for set a narrow window for Brix levels (sugar winemaker at Peller Estates. “We’re a
Jackson-Triggs. “It’s a serious wine, but I level at harvest) for my sparkling Icewine. region that’s right in the wheelhouse for
see it as being a perfect fit for a casual Making Icewine is a stress for the yeast growing the high-quality grapes needed
Tuesday night as much as for a big anyway, so I want the fermentation to be to make great wines, sparkling included.
celebration. I love it with a toasted as easy as possible. Sparkling Icewine is Conditions here are ideal. Grapes are now
ham-and-brie sandwich, and it’s great to the most difficult wine I make. I poured the grown specifically for sparkling, and these
sip in front of the fire on a winter’s night. Sparkling Vidal Icewine at the London wines have become a priority for Ontario.
I’m always looking for opportunities to Wine Fair a few years ago and people The Classic Ice Cuvée is made from 70%
move forward with this wine, but only couldn’t get enough of it. It created a real Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir and was
when I feel it will enhance the experience. buzz. I had people seeking me out because hand-harvested, whole-cluster pressed,
From 2017, Entourage will include Pinot they’d been told that they just had to try it. and fermented in stainless steel. It’s aged
Meunier, and as of 2018 I started using It’s such a unique and special wine.” for 12-14 months before disgorging and
French oak.” adding the Icewine dosage. It has an
undeniable Ontario character, and for me
it’s a quintessential Ontario wine.”
26 VINTAGESthe
finer
points
JACKSON-TRIGGS PELLER ESTATES
ENTOURAGE GRAND RESERVE SIGNATURE SERIES CLASSIC
BRUT SPARKLING 2016 ICE CUVÉE SPARKLING
Traditional method, VQA Niagara Icewine dosage, traditional method,
Peninsula VQA Niagara Peninsula
“This is all estate fruit, “The Vidal Blanc Icewine dosage
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, adds floral and honey tones. But
and it saw three years on the most importantly, it brings a
lees, but there’s no formula; we textural richness and rounds out
release it on taste. If the wine is the wine, so though it’s fresh and
not ready, we’ll hold it until it is. vibrant, it’s not as bracing as
You can’t rush the quality or other sparklers can be.”
the character.” – Katie Dickieson, winemaker
– Levi de Loryn, winemaker
90 points (Sara d’Amato)
93 points (Matt Steeves) Medium-bodied & Flavourful
Medium-bodied & Flavourful 284547 (M) 750 mL
234161 (D) 750 mL $35.95 2
$29.95 2
TRIUS BRUT ROSÉ SPARKLING
INNISKILLIN SPARKLING Traditional method, VQA Niagara
VIDAL ICEWINE 2018 Peninsula
I have to mention Dr. Belinda Kemp,” says Charmat method, VQA Ontario (Andrew Peller Limited)
Craig McDonald, winemaker at Trius. “Her “The Brut Rosé has a new
“The whole process takes about
work [as the senior oenologist at the Cool label. It’s the same crisp, fresh,
a month from harvest through
Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute to fermentation, and then I keep balanced wine, but with a new
(CCOVI) at Brock University] has given us the wine at cold temperatures look. It’s 70% Pinot Noir with
the tools and the knowledge to make truly for another two or three months 23% Chardonnay and 4% Pinot
great sparkling wines. People are looking before bottling. I allow only Meunier. Just prior to dosage I
for authentic, world-class wines and as we limited lees contact; I want that added 3% Gamay to fine-tune
have become more focused, the public explosion of peach, apricot and the colouring.”
awareness of Niagara’s sparkling has citrus flavour to show through.” – Craig McDonald, winemaker
exploded. Quality has always been first – Bruce Nicholson, winemaker 91 points (John Szabo, MS)
and foremost, but we are even better Medium-bodied & Flavourful
94 points (nataliemaclean.com)
today. I’m so stoked to captain the ship 17690 (XD) 750 mL
Lusciously Sweet
through this exciting evolution. There’s 560367 (S) 375 mL $29.95 2
real momentum in Niagara in general, $79.95 2
and you can see it in the excitement
around sparkling.”
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES AND TO ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGES 31 TO 32.
VINTAGES 27WHAT’S ON A snapshot of exciting
events, great wines to try,
new collections, special
offers and more.
Simply special
For a wealth of great gift ideas beyond the fine wines in this release,
check out our special holiday gift collection. It’s loaded with perennial
favourites, including everything from large-format bottles to boxed sets
to seasonal limited editions, plus a selection of pre-wrapped bottles and
gift baskets that are perfect for colleagues and clients. Here’s a sampling:
TAYLOR FLADGATE HISTORIC SANTA MARGHERITA PROSECCO CHÂTEAU DES DEMOISELLES &
LIMITED EDITION RESERVE Light, fun and frothy, this magnum comes CHÂTEAU LARROQUE
TAWNY PORT from the same Veneto producer as the Two sides of a collectible coin: wines
This Reserve Tawny comes in a replica Vintages customer favourite Pinot Grigio from Bordeaux’s Left Bank and Right
bottle of the type used in the 1730s. (106450). It will add an easy-to-enjoy Bank. Consider this gift, with its attractive
Perfect for the Port-loving history buff sparkle to any celebration. wooden box, one you can count on.
on your gift list. 16821 (D) 1500 mL $42.95 517680 2 x 750 mL $42.95
581561 (S) 750 mL $49.95
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Ordering for our December Classics Collection starts on December 3rd. Look for:
• Top wines from Burgundy and two vintages of Cristal. • High-scoring, rare Mosel
Riesling. • From Tuscany, multiple sizes of the Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova Brunello
2015 and the Masseto 2017. • An elegant, iconic Gran Reserva from an 150-year-old
Spanish producer. • Highly rated Shiraz, Cabernet, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from
Australia’s diverse regions. • Complex Central Otago Pinots and a unique Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc. • High-scoring Malbecs from Argentina’s stellar 2017 vintage. • Rich,
savoury Swartland Syrah. • Big names and scores from Napa including a 100-point Cabernet.
• Vintage Port from Graham’s and a limited-production Petit Manseng from Ornellaia.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no January 2021 Classics Collection.
Our regular monthly collections will resume in February.
VINTAGES 29UNCORK SOMETHING GREAT • SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2020
FORTIFIED WINE
product notes
WARRE’S QUINTA DA CAVADINHA
VINTAGE PORT 2006
DOP, Portugal
WANT TO SHOP CANADIAN? TASTING NOTE: ... a lifted bouquet with more red
Look for this icon to support products that are cherry fruit. It is lighter and more airy that Symington’s
6 made in Canada.
other single quintas ... The palate is ripe and sweet
on the entry and displays filigree tannins, a wonderful
edginess and poise, plus a sense of completeness
DRINKABILITY INDEX that is very attractive. This is not a powerhouse single
This index is intended as a guideline and reflects the
quinta, but it has life-affirming tension and purity
collective view of our purchasing panel. towards the long, sensual finish. Wonderful. Drink
date: 2016-2040. Score: 93 (Neal Martin, robert
DRINK NOW: Enjoy tonight. There is no benefit
1 to cellaring.
parker.com, Dec. 22, 2011)
Sweet
DRINK OR HOLD: Can be enjoyed now, but may be 2
2 matured further by cellaring.
750 mL (S) $54.95
Í2Ä%5Î
189605
HOLD: This wine may be enjoyed now, but it will
3 develop favourably under ideal cellaring conditions.
SUGAR CONTENT
GONZÁLEZ BYASS LA COPA
Residual sugar content (e.g., 5 g/L) is displayed on shelf signs
RESERVA VERMOUTH
and online (visit lcbo.com and search the product number). Spain
Perceived sweetness – ranging from Extra Dry to Sweet or XD, González Byass based La Copa on their first
D, M, MS, S – is printed in this catalogue, on shelf signs and vermouth reference: an 1896 recipe and design
online. Please discuss specifics with a Product Consultant. that they recovered from their historical archives.
It includes eight botanicals in the blend – savory,
WINE STYLES clove, wormwood, orange, nutmeg, cinnamon,
Every wine in this section includes a style (e.g. Full-bodied & angelica and quina – and is aged for 12 months in
Smooth, Aromatic & Flavourful) designed to help you quickly American oak Sherry casks.
and easily choose products. Visit lcbo.com/winestyles. Sweet
750 mL (S) $24.95 2
ORGANIC PRODUCTS
Wines designated as organic 4 contain 30 mg/L or less of free
17510 Í1SÈ0iÎ
sulphur for dry wines (99 g/L sugar).
ALCOHOL CONTENT
The alcohol/volume content for any product released by
Vintages is available online. Visit lcbo.com/vintages and enter ALVEAR PEDRO XIMENEZ DE AÑADA 2015
the product number into the search field.
DOP Montilla-Moriles, Spain
TASTING NOTE: Heady caramel, maple and toffee
aromas come in front of a viscous palate. Flavors
Products in this catalogue are available in stores and online
that nearly match the nose don’t waver on the finish,
in limited quantities.
and from head to tail this plays up the richness
All reviews, scores, prices and content in this catalogue are of sun-dried Pedro Ximénez. In almost all vintages,
accurate and current at time of printing. Prices are subject Alvear de Añada is an exemplary Spanish dessert
to change without notice. For up-to-date prices, visit wine. Score: 92 (Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast,
lcbo.com/vintages. All prices include applicable container Jan. 1, 2020)
deposit and HST. Vintages cannot assume responsibility Sweet
for typographical errors in this catalogue. 375 mL (S) $24.95 2
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GONZÁLEZ BYASS NUTTY SOLERA LOUIS ROEDERER BRUT PREMIER
MEDIUM OLOROSO SHERRY CHAMPAGNE
DO, Spain AC, France
TASTING NOTE: The nose is all about toasted nuts, Possibly the greatest value for non-vintage
mocha, caramel, clove and allspice. The palate, Champagne on the planet, this is a simply stunning
while decidedly sweeter than any Fino or Manzanilla, fizz featuring aromas of pear, smoke, spice, herbs
is nicely balanced by the acidity, making it the ideal and dried flowers. Perfect with grilled salmon,
sipping sherry. It’s not overly complex, but at this stuffed pork tenderloin or even popcorn (seriously!).
price point there’s more than enough going on to
Rich & Complex
keep you occupied. It will also, once opened, keep
for a couple of weeks in your fridge. So no need
750 mL (XD) $76.95 2
to finish it all in one sitting. Score: 4 out of 5 (Jamie 268771 Í:wg#Î
Drummond, goodfoodrevolution.com, Feb. 10, 2017)
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750 mL (S) $19.95 1
35204 ÍC4È4MÎ
VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN BRUT
VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE
ICEWINE AC, France
An iconoclast like Veuve Clicquot herself, this rich
INNISKILLIN SPARKLING and racy bubbly has notes of date, apple, poached
VIDAL ICEWINE 2018 6 pear, hay bale and bread dough. A great food
Charmat method, VQA Ontario Champagne deserving of a fine meal like king crab
TASTING NOTE: Fresh and sparkling dessert wine legs or lobster-stuffed ravioli.
with honeyed melon, rich stone fruit and lemon
zesty flavours on the palate. A perfect pairing to Rich & Complex
mildly spiced dishes like lemon ginger pork. Drink: 750 mL (XD) $107.95 2
2019-2028. Score: 94 (nataliemaclean.com,
Oct. 20, 2019)
508614 ÍRv.\Î
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375 mL (S) $79.95 2
560367 ÍX#c[Î
SPARKLING WINE
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JACKSON-TRIGGS ENTOURAGE GRAND
RESERVE BRUT SPARKLING 2016 6
Traditional method,
CHAMPAGNE VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
TASTING NOTE: ... a Sommelier favourite with
ARMAND DE BRIGNAC ACE OF SPADES each vintage given its consistent quality yet at a
BRUT GOLD CHAMPAGNE fraction of the price sparkling wines of this caliber
AC, France often command. The 2016 vintage is the finest I
This bottle looks like it’s come straight from a recall tasting – every component of this wine is
treasure chest. Solid gold! And the wine, rich with working in beautiful harmony, from its creamy
the Old-World tradition of Champagne blending, mousse to the rich stone fruit and marzipan pasty
will reward those lucky enough to receive this notes, culminating with a long refreshing finish as
striking gift. the endless stream of micro bubbles persists. Enjoy:
2020-2025. Highly recommended! Score: 93
Rich & Complex (Matt Steeves, quercusvino.ca, June 2020)
750 mL (XD) $319.95 2
Medium-bodied & Flavourful
220244 Í6”LYÎ 750 mL (D) $29.95 2
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2020 VINTAGES 31UNCORK SOMETHING GREAT • SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2020
SPARKLING WINE CONT’D GLORIA FERRER BLANC DE NOIRS*
Traditional method, Carneros, California
TASTING NOTE: Very pale pink tinge. This has an
PELLER ESTATES SIGNATURE SERIES
intriguing, evolved nose that incorporates ripe
CLASSIC ICE CUVÉE SPARKLING 6
red berry fruit with plenty of toasty-yeasty autolytic
Icewine dosage, traditional method,
character, moist barley, toasted almonds and
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
wildflower honey. The palate is full, rich and creamy,
TASTING NOTE: An expressive and vibrant incarna-
with a vague impression of sweetness but impressive
tion of this cuvée. Richly layered and weighty due to
depth and length overall. This is a bold and satisfying,
added sweetness, however nicely balanced with a
powerful yet balanced bubbly from Sonoma, with
fine zest. Peaches and cream, strawberry and yeasty
superior depth and concentration. Score: 91 (John
bread make up the palate of this mouthfilling wine.
Szabo, MS, winealign.com, May 3, 2017)
A charming style that has been well executed. Score:
90 (Sara d’Amato, winealign.com, Sept. 25, 2019) Medium-bodied & Flavourful
750 mL (D) $34.95 2
Medium-bodied & Flavourful
750 mL (M) $35.95 2 925735 Í|YC$Î
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KRIMSEKT SEMI-SWEET RED FEATHERSTONE FOUR FEATHERS 2019 6
SPARKLING 2018 VQA Niagara Peninsula
Traditional method, Crimea, Ukraine TASTING NOTE: This white blend has a cult-like
(Artemovsk Winery) following by consistently punching well above its
Made from 85% Cabernet with the rest Merlot and low, low price. A smorgasbord of aromas leap from
Saperavi, this semi-sweet bubbly brings notions of the glass with mango, pineapple, lemon zest and
fresh flowers, berry jam, chocolate and coffee. It’ll piquant spice to the fore. It bathes the palate with
pair nicely with spicy meat dishes or rich cheeses. a delightful, complex wash of flavour – lemon-lime
cordial and blood orange mingling with wisps of
Medium-bodied & Flavourful
sugared and grilled white grapefruit sections. It’s
750 mL (MS) $19.95 1
just off-dry with loads of delicious tang and silky-
141655 Í.0W’Î smooth mouthfeel. Pour on its own or alongside fish
or seafood, or supermarket rotisserie roast chicken.
Exceptional-value wine. Score: 91 (Vic Harradine,
winecurrent.com, Aug. 15, 2020)
Aromatic & Flavourful
750 mL (M) $14.95 1
341586 ÍB/v/Î
THE TRAGICALLY HIP AHEAD BY
KRIMSEKT SEMI-SWEET WHITE A CENTURY CHARDONNAY 2019 6
SPARKLING 2015 VQA Niagara Peninsula
Traditional method, Ukraine (Stoney Ridge Estate Winery)
(Artemovsk Winery) TASTING NOTE: Sourced from three different
This bubbly is crafted from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, vineyards in Niagara with aging in 50% stainless
Riesling and Aligoté, which are all grapes long steel and 50% new French oak barrels for 7.5
associated with sparkling-wine production. It was months with lees stirring. A comforting, inviting
aged for three years in bottle before release. You nose of ripe apple, tropical fruits, toasty vanilla bean,
can expect brightly outlined orchard fruit and buttercream and spices. It has spicy bite on the
a zesty, driving acidity that will balance the wine’s palate and is backed by rich, ripe apple, lemon tart,
sweetness. Enjoy with spicy crab appetizers. tropical notes and a smidge of citrus zest to keep it
Medium-bodied & Flavourful all lively and vibrant through the core. Score: 89 (Rick
750 mL (MS) $19.95 2 VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, June 11, 2020)
206441 Í4`IcÎ Full-bodied & Rich
750 mL (XD) $21.95 2
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ONTARIO
CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES
OLD VINES RIESLING 2015 6 WILDASS RIESLING 2018 6
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake VQA Niagara Peninsula
TASTING NOTE: Always a special wine from St. (Stratus Vineyards)
David’s. It’s a lime bomb on the nose with notes of J-L Groux and the team at Stratus make this off-dry
lemon, crisp green apple and profound minerality. Riesling in an approachable, easygoing style. Look
It’s zippy and fresh on the palate, a smidge of honey, for notions of peach, lime cordial and applesauce,
with lime, grapefruit, ginger, stony minerality and and pair the wine with pork chops.
balancing acidity. Should age well for another five
years but already hitting its stride. Score: 91 (Rick Aromatic & Flavourful
VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, Oct. 16, 2019) 750 mL (D) $18.95 2
Aromatic & Flavourful 129700 Í,Å”Î
750 mL (D) $18.95 2
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CANADA – WHITE WINE CONT’D WAYNE GRETZKY WHISKY OAK AGED
RED 2018 6
ONTARIO VQA Niagara Peninsula
TASTING NOTE: This is a blend of 47% Merlot,
2027 CELLARS WISMER 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Malbec and 4%
VINEYARD FOXCROFT BLOCK Cabernet Franc. Some 63% was aged in barrel of
CHARDONNAY 2018 6 which 15% were whisky barrels, 30% was French
VQA Twenty Mile Bench, oak and 55% was American oak. The remainder
Niagara Escarpment was aged in stainless steel. Dark in colour, the wine
TASTING NOTE: ... fresh pear, quince, nougat/ begins with a rich and jammy aroma of black cherry.
toasted almond, gunflint, lemon and elegant oak On the palate, the cherry and plum flavours mingle
spice that only builds in intensity as you come back with black pepper and the toasty notes of the whisky
to it. It’s certainly fresh and lively on the palate, but barrels. Score: 91 (johnschreiner.blogspot.com,
showing more concentration of layered pear/apple Nov. 26, 2019)
fruit and zesty citrus to go with light, toasted spices, Medium-bodied & Fruity
flinty minerality, salinity and finesse ... So youthful 750 mL (D) $19.95 2
right now and a definite candidate for the cellar,
say 5+ years ... Score: 94 (Rick VanSickle, 617738 Í]mF6Î
winesinniagara.com, May 20, 2020) Featured in A Time for Cheer
Full-bodied & Rich
750 mL (XD) $24.95 2
17663 Í1bÈ3,Î BRITISH COLUMBIA
NK’MIP CELLARS QWAM QWMT
PINOT NOIR 2018 6
CANADA – RED WINE BC VQA Okanagan Valley
TASTING NOTE: Rich and floral, with a mixture of
ONTARIO fresh and dried red fruit and a sprinkling of baking
spices. (Vintages panel, Oct. 2019)
FAMILY TREE THE PADRÉ
CABERNET/MERLOT 2018 6 [The All Canadian Wine Championships did not
Sustainable, VQA Niagara Peninsula include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (All Canadian
(Speck Bros.) Wine Championships, 2020)
Made by the Speck brothers as a tribute to their
Medium-bodied & Fruity
father, Paul Speck Sr., this big, bold blend of
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
750 mL (XD) $34.95 2
was aged 16 months in a combo of French and 15667 Í/bÈ7:Î
American oak. Pair with a roast beef dinner.
Full-bodied & Smooth
750 mL (D) $18.95 2
18667 Í2bÈ7=Î OSOYOOS LAROSE LE GRAND VIN 2016 6
BC VQA Okanagan Valley
TASTING NOTE: The blend is 62.5% Merlot,
12.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11.8% Petit Verdot,
NORMAN HARDIE UNFILTERED NIAGARA 7.7% Cabernet Franc and 5.5% Malbec. This is a
PINOT NOIR 2017 6 marvellous wine. To begin with, the tannin manage-
VQA Niagara Peninsula ment has made this a little more accessible in its
TASTING NOTE: Really fresh and well made with
youth than many previous vintages of LGV. It has
a refined and elegant rose hip, wild strawberry,
aromas and flavours of cherry, currant and blue-
rosemary and thyme nose and palate. Good stuff.
berry. The flavours are bright and lively and the
Score: 91 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2020)
finish persists. Score: 94 (John Schreiner, john
Medium-bodied & Fruity schreiner.blogspot.com, March 11, 2020)
750 mL (XD) $45.20 2 Full-bodied & Firm
208702 Í4w”ÇÎ 750 mL (XD) $51.95 2
626325 Í^_9[Î
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USA – WHITE WINE WASHINGTON
CALIFORNIA CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE
CHARDONNAY 2018
CALERA CHARDONNAY 2017 Columbia Valley
Central Coast TASTING NOTE: A fantastic value Chardonnay
TASTING NOTE: This widely available wine is a under $20 from the oldest winery in Washington.
great showcase of a savory Chardonnay, starting Dry, medium-plus-bodied and lush with ripe red
with aromas of lime peel, dried lemon, sea salt apple, pear, toffee and lemon pudding flavours
and sandstone. There is a pleasing salinity to the toast and long on the palate. Fermented in oak
palate, where seared Meyer lemon and tangerine barrels and stainless steel. Drink: 2020-2024.
ride vibrant acidity. Editors’ Choice. Score: 93 Score: 90 (nataliemaclean.com, Aug. 11, 2020)
(Matt Kettman, Wine Enthusiast, March 1, 2020) Full-bodied & Rich
Full-bodied & Rich 750 mL (D) $19.95 2
750 mL (XD) $29.95 2 232439 Í78GwÎ
713313 ÍgA-kÎ
USA – RED WINE
CALIFORNIA
HOOPLA CHARDONNAY 2018
Yountville, Napa Valley BELLE GLOS DAIRYMAN VINEYARD
(Hoopes Family Vineyard) PINOT NOIR 2018
Owned by Spencer Hoopes and daughter Lindsay Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Hoopes, who also manages the estate, Hoopla Expect this to be a decadent expression of Pinot
focuses on unpretentious wines for everyday Noir that reflects a powerful, rich style. It’s typically
enjoyment. This Chardonnay is fermented and crafted to deliver exuberantly lavish notes of choco-
aged in stainless steel and abounds with juicy late and mocha atop the blackberry and cherry
apple, pineapple and pear. The winemaking team fruit tones. Look for some herbal undertones and
suggests pairing it with roast chicken or fish tacos. notable oak influence. A silky, unabashedly generous
match for game, lamb, or beef stews.
Full-bodied & Rich
750 mL (XD) $32.95 2 Full-bodied & Smooth
750 mL (D) $59.95 2
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CAYMUS SPECIAL SELECTION
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016
Napa Valley
MEIOMI CHARDONNAY 2017 Known for extended “hang time” on the vine, the
Monterey, Sonoma and Santa Barbara Counties grapes used in Caymus Special Selection are of
TASTING NOTE: Golden color; soft, toasty nose;
the finest quality and exhibit big ripeness, concen-
smooth and creamy with depth and lovely balance;
tration and flavour. The wine is then blended from
nicely structured, long, elegant and fresh. Score: 91
the best barrels of the vintage. It’s little wonder this
(Anthony Dias Blue, bluelifestyle.com, undated)
is the only wine in the world to be honoured twice
Full-bodied & Rich as Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year.
750 mL (XD) $21.95 1 Full-bodied & Firm
410712 ÍI’,}Î 750 mL (D) $199.95 2
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USA – RED WINE CONT’D KNOTTY VINES
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017*
CALIFORNIA California
(Rodney Strong Vineyards)
EDNA VALLEY VINEYARD TASTING NOTE: A bold, concentrated wine
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018 made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with
Central Coast splashes of Petite Sirah and Zinfandel. There’s
TASTING NOTE: Here’s an approachable, easy- a finely tuned richness that leans to the decadent,
going Cab brimming with ripe blackcurrant, with ripe black fruit framed by oak spice, toast,
cherry, plum and cedar, all wrapped in silky tannins. coffee and chocolate notes. A pleasure-focused
Straddles the line between opulence and structure wine that will be a fine option for braised meats
impressively and easily. A great pairing for rib-eye or roast beef. (Vintages panel, Feb. 2020)
steaks. (Vintages panel, July 2019) Full-bodied & Smooth
Full-bodied & Firm 750 mL (XD) $21.95 2
750 mL (D) $22.95 2 16193 Í03È34Î
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GALLO SIGNATURE SERIES
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016
Napa Valley
(Gina Gallo, winemaker) MICHAEL DAVID PETITE PETIT 2018
TASTING NOTE: Deep garnet-purple colored, the Lodi
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley comes The 2017 vintage of this wine was awarded
sashaying out of the glass with floral notes of violets 90 points and designated as an Editors’ Choice by
and lilacs over a core of warm cassis, baked black Jim Gordon of Wine Enthusiast. The 2018 vintage
cherries and mulberries plus touches of cedar and had not been reviewed at time of publication, but you
pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is an can expect it to reflect similar concentrated dark
exercise in poise with lovely fine-grained tannins fruit and chocolate tones in a rich, firmly textured
and well-knit freshness supporting the bold black frame. Pair with grilled ribs or steak.
fruits, finishing long and fragrant. Terrific value!
Drink date: 2020-2035. Score: 93 (Lisa Perrotti- Full-bodied & Firm
Brown, MW, robertparker.com, April 9, 2020) 750 mL (D) $28.95 2
Full-bodied & Firm 213017 Í5>1?Î
750 mL (D) $63.95 2
394197 ÍGIÅ”Î
NAPA CELLARS
HAHN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017
California Napa Valley
TASTING NOTE: Plummy and affable with smoky TASTING NOTE: Red currant and dark cherry
warmth and blackberries to the fore. Sweet spice, highlight a moderately structured, medium-bodied
cigar box notes and a creamy mouthfeel. Score: 91 palate. It offers plenty of likable approachability
(Decanter World Wine Awards, 2020) with its soft, rounded richness. Score: 90 (Virginie
Boone, Wine Enthusiast, Sept. 1, 2020)
Full-bodied & Smooth
750 mL (XD) $19.95 2 Full-bodied & Firm
750 mL (D) $49.95 2
57877 ÍYwÈ7’Î
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PLUME CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 ST. FRANCIS
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016
TASTING NOTE: Plume is owned by Okanagan Sonoma County
Valley-based Quails’ Gate Estate. The 2016 This wine from the renowned St. Francis is always
vintage began cold and wet in the Alexander Valley, savoury, juicy and powerful. Expect dark fruit,
the latest AVA to play home to the Plume cabernet. cassis, chocolate, pepper, vanilla and an evocative
The rest of the growing season basked in moderate smoky note. Look for great structure and a silky
temperatures. The nose is rich, almost zinfandel- texture. Delicious with veal tenderloin or grilled
like in its exuberance, with ripe black fruits, black- lamb, this is a wine that will reward cellaring into
berry, black currant and intense black plum with a the mid- to late-’20s.
sheen of spicy, toasted oak. As shown before, this
Full-bodied & Smooth
is a hedonistic, warm, vibrant, crowd-pleasing style
best served with grilled meat and mushrooms.
750 mL (XD) $34.95 2
The final blend is a mix of 87/5/4/3/1/ cabernet 671164 Íc+`mÎ
sauvignon, malbec, petite verdot, merlot and
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cabernet franc. Score: 89 (Anthony Gismondi,
gismondionwine.com, Oct. 26, 2019)
Full-bodied & Firm
750 mL (D) $39.95 2
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USA – RED WINE CONT’D MEXICO – RED WINE
OREGON L.A. CETTO PETITE SIRAH 2017
Guadalupe Valley, Baja California
DOMAINE DROUHIN ROSEROCK Widely produced in California and usually blended
PINOT NOIR 2016 with Zinfandel to add structure, Petite Sirah does
Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley very well as a stand-alone variety in Mexico. L.A.
TASTING NOTE: Impeccable fruit purity and fresh- Cetto, in particular, has been extremely successful
ness here makes for an immediately appealing with the variety. Expect to discover dark fruit, black
nose with a central thread of ripe red cherries. pepper, leather and smoke. Pair this with spicy
The palate has beautiful definition and detail with black-bean dishes or steak-and-cheese enchiladas.
striking fruit purity. Holds long and supple. Excellent
pinot. Drink or hold. Score: 94 (jamessuckling.com, Full-bodied & Smooth
Nov. 30, 2018) 750 mL (XD) $13.95 1
Full-bodied & Firm 983742 ÍÆEJ~Î
750 mL (XD) $42.95 2
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WASHINGTON
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE ARGENTINA – RED WINE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017
Columbia Valley BENMARCO EXPRESIVO 2018
This Cabernet hails from Chateau Ste. Michelle, Uco Valley, Mendoza
the oldest winery in Washington. You can expect it (Dominio del Plata)
to be a fairly big, round, robust, rich, complex wine TASTING NOTE: A beautiful, creamy red with
crafted in an easygoing style, featuring cassis, dark blackberry and cherry aromas and flavors. Medium
fruit and pepper spice. It always has broad appeal to full body. Polished, caressing tannins. Persistent
and will be a good choice for lamb stew, rib roast finish. Always dialed-in. Drink or hold. Score: 95
or steak dinners. (jamessuckling.com, April 2, 2020)
Full-bodied & Smooth Full-bodied & Smooth
750 mL (XD) $21.95 2 750 mL (XD) $39.95 2
269357 Í:}YlÎ 263517 Í:C1NÎ
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EL ENEMIGO EL BARRANCO
BONARDA 2016
LUKE
Single vineyard, Junín, Mendoza
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017
(Aleanna)
Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley
TASTING NOTE: This is mouth-filling and so
TASTING NOTE: Shows presence and polish, with
powerful and rich, showing a decadent and full-
expressive blackberry, smoked spice and dusty
throttle style. I don’t think you will have had a
cedar notes that take on structure toward fine-
bonarda like this. Tannic and muscular. Wonderful,
grained tannins. Drink now through 2025. Score: 92
expanding finish. Old vines. Drink now [to 2028+].
(Tim Fish, winespectator.com, Dec. 31, 2019)
Score: 95 (jamessuckling.com, March 27, 2019)
Full-bodied & Firm
Full-bodied & Firm
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KAIKEN ULTRA LAS ROCAS MALBEC 2018 ERRÁZURIZ ACONCAGUA COSTA
Mendoza PINOT NOIR 2018
TASTING NOTE: A pure malbec that is juicy and DO Aconcagua Costa
delicious with subtle blackberry, dark-chocolate TASTING NOTE: A delicious approach to pinot noir,
and hazelnut character. Medium to full body. Round with fresh and juicy red fruits, with some earthy notes
tannins. Extremely juicy and delicious. Drink now. that lend complexity, although it’s primarily fruity and
Score: 93 (jamessuckling.com, April 2, 2020) very concentrated on expressing the influence of the
sea, of the cold Pacific, in its character. The acidity
Full-bodied & Smooth
plays an important role, designing a backbone of
750 mL (XD) $19.95 1 tension and verticality, a rather severe, austere struc-
50849 ÍRtÈ9”Î ture that contrasts with its fruity flavors. This wine
comes from coastal vineyards (about 12 kilometers
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from the sea) that they began planting in 2005.
Score: 95 (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2020)
Medium-bodied & Fruity
750 mL (XD) $24.95 2
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CABERNET FRANC 2017
NAVARRO CORREAS SELECCION Fundo Liguai de Huelquén, DO Maipo Valley
DE PARCELA RESERVA TASTING NOTE: ... 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4%
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018 Petit Verdot. Vinification and élevage was like the
Mendoza rest of the range, in stainless steel and 14 months
TASTING NOTE: A rich, attractively ripe nose in barrel. This has the light and air of the wines
with nori and iodine, as well as hearty cassis and from the house and a special quality the Cabernets
black cherries. The palate has a smooth and fresh seem to get there, in a very pleasant mixture of
delivery of fine, gently grainy tannin and holds a herbal and spicy aromas with floral ones and some-
rich, choc-berry finish. Drink or hold. Score: 93 thing peachy and juicy, developing hints of iron as
(jamessuckling.com, April 2, 2020) the wine sits in the glass. There is no sensation of
Full-bodied & Firm ripeness or heat despite the natural conditions
750 mL (XD) $19.95 2 of the vintage. The tannins are fine, and it has more
tension than the Cabernet Sauvignon in this same
15125 Í/,È5-Î range and vintage. 27,300 bottles produced. It was
bottled in August 2019. Drink date: 2020-2024.
Score: 92+ (Luis Gutiérrez, robertparker.com,
Feb. 28, 2020)
Full-bodied & Firm
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017
Sustainable, DO Colchagua Valley
TASTING NOTE: As usual for the style of this house, PRIMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017
this cabernet has a structure built around the Maipo Valley
acidity, which underscores – or rather heightens TASTING NOTE: Some handy poise and earthy
– the flavors of tart red fruits. The granitic soils complexity, across ripe dark plums and berries.
seem to accentuate its tense character even more. The palate has a very juicy array of fresh red-berry
This cabernet sauvignon comes from vineyards flavors and delivers a wealth of easygoing, supple
planted in the Marchigüe zone in 2007 and was tannins to close. Drink now. Score: 90 (james
aged in barrels for 12 months. Score: 93 (Patricio suckling.com, April 5, 2019)
Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2020) Full-bodied & Firm
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