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EL ESTECO MALBEC 2017Calchaquí Valley, Argentina 113191 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 2

TASTING NOTE: This shows a lovely smoky and bark-like note, which works very well with the brambleberries and underbrush. Full-bodied with nicely chewy tannins that remain tightly wound. Vibrant and fruity at the same time. Drink now or hold. Score: 93 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, March 27, 2019)

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MIMI EN PROVENCE GRANDE RÉSERVE ROSÉ 2019 AC Côtes de Provence, France (Les Vins Bréban)452573 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 2

You can expect this blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah to reflect a refined Provençal character. Look for a crisp, lithe wine with suggestions of red berry, spice and mineral. A great sipper, it will also be a fine companion for a wide range of picnic-style meals and barbecue fare. Try it with grilled chicken skewers or cedar-planked salmon.

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There are few wine regions as perfectly picturesque as those in countries that surround the sunny Mediterranean Sea – that’s why everyone loves to visit these faraway places. With that in mind, we’ve arranged a little sensory journey to take you away. Our itinerary features beloved wine styles from top regions plus regional specialties to pair them with – a few highlights of some of Europe’s most celebrated culinary traditions. Bon voyage!

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Take a moment to picture the startlingly beautiful beaches and soul-nourishing ocean views, then bask in the vast cultural and architectural history of our first port of call. Greece is the birthplace of democracy, the home of Socrates and Plato, and of course, the land of tzatziki, feta cheese, gyros, souvlaki, Greek salad and calamari, to name but a mouthwatering few. Greece’s culinary traditions have been heavily influenced by its long and storied history. Yogourt, rice, spices and other Middle Eastern-style foods were introduced through interactions with the Persians, while the Romans brought an Italian flair. Greece’s ample coastline has made seafood a staple here. The two white wines we’ve highlighted have the freshness and lift to pair beauti-fully with grilled squid.

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DOMAINE COSTA LAZARIDI AMETHYSTOS BLANC 2019PGI Drama

Zippy, complex and food-friendly, with ripe citrus. Try it with lemon herbed chicken.

Gold (Vinalies Internationales)Aromatic & Flavourful984864 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 2

DOULOUFAKIS ENOTRIA WHITE 2018PGI Crete

Fresh, crisp, floral and grassy, with an herbaceous finish. Sip, or pair with seafood appetizers.

Double Gold (Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards)Aromatic & Flavourful15375 (XD) 750 mL $13.95 1New at Vintages

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Oh look, it’s Gaudí’s Sagrada Família, and over there it’s Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, and wow, the Segovia Aqueduct and the Puente Nuevo bridge! Spain is a rich, diverse mixture of the classic and the modern and an intriguing melange of cultural influences. Over the centuries, Spain has adopted elements from every civilization that invaded or conquered it, be they Roman, Muslim or Christian, resulting in one of the most varied cuisines in the world. Perhaps the most popular of Spain’s contributions to international dining is tapas. It’s the collective term for easy-to-prepare foods, such as cured meats, olives, breads and cheeses, that can be served as light snacks, appetizers or even as a complete meal. We’ve selected a white, a sparkling and a red, each food-friendly and capable of pairing with even the most varied tapas selection.

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VIÑA CARTIN ALBARIÑO 2019DO Rias Baixas

Ripe apple, pear, peach and melon notes, with an herbal undertone. Great with ceviche.

Aromatic & Flavourful14057 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 1New at Vintages

MONASTERIO DE LAS VIÑAS RESERVA GARNACHA/TEMPRANILLO/CARIÑENA 2014DOP Cariñena

Peppery-accented red fruit, vanilla, dried herbs, earth and mineral. Plush and structured. Pair with barbecued meats.

88 points (Michael Godel, winealign.com)Medium-bodied & Fruity166579 (XD) 750 mL $14.95 2

VILARNAU BARCELONA RESERVA BRUT CAVATraditional method, DO

Melon, peach, pear, lemon, honey and succulent herbs. Pair with grilled herring with thyme and grilled vegetables.

89 points (Josh Raynolds, vinous.com)Medium-bodied & Flavourful515254 (D) 750 mL $15.95 24 Organic product

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TUSCANYWith its rolling hills and stunning medieval architecture, Tuscany is like a living work of art. And as if that wasn’t enough, it’s the home of many of the finest, food-friendliest wines in the world. Though it was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, and the elaborate style of food that emerged during this period has had a lasting influence on the dining habits of the rest of Europe, Tuscany’s great culinary legacy is actually one of simplicity. Popular meals include quite basic assortments of cured meats, pastas, soups and vegetables. One of the most famous of Tuscan dishes is bistecca alla fiorentina: a charcoal- grilled steak from Chianina cattle, seasoned with rosemary, sage, salt, pepper and olive oil and usually served rare. To pair with this classic dish, we’ve selected two expressions of Sangiovese, the region’s classic red grape: a Chianti Classico and a Sangiovese-Merlot blend.

Grilled steak is a perfect pairing for Tuscan reds. For this Florentine-inspired recipe, visit lcbo.com/foodanddrink and search “bistecca.”


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MAZZEI FONTERUTOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO 2017DOCG

Big, with notes of cherry and orange peel. Soft and savoury. Serve with grilled sausages or burgers.

92 points (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com)Full-bodied & Smooth977629 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2

TENUTA SETTE PONTI CROGNOLO 2017IGT Toscana

Blackberry, blueberry and currants, with good balance and fine tannins. Try it with grilled meats and vegetables.

94 points (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com)Medium-bodied & Fruity727636 (D) 750 mL $34.95 2



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VENETOWhen your capital city is Venice, and you’re the setting of some of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, and you’ve got great skiing as well as amazing beaches, you might consider resting on your laurels, but not Veneto – it boasts great food and wine on top of everything. Proximity to the Adriatic Sea has influenced Veneto’s cuisine immensely, and many traditional dishes include sardines, clams, ancho-vies, squid and octopus (all of which will pair well with the Zenato San Benedetto Lugana featured here). But the region is quite vast, and inland, meat and pasta rule the day (hello, Giuseppe Campagnola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, we’re looking your way!). One of the most popular foods in Veneto is cicchetti (chee-KET-eeh). Similar to tapas and most often served in bacaros (the local equivalent of tapas bars), cicchetti can include cured meats, meatballs, crostini, tramezzini (triangular white-bread sand-wiches) and pickled, stuffed or sauced veggies and seafood, among other dainties.


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ZENATO SAN BENEDETTO LUGANA 2019DOC

Floral, with apple, citrus and some tropical fruit. Sip, or pair with grilled-chicken salads.

Aromatic & Flavourful707158 (D) 750 mL $19.95 2

GIUSEPPE CAMPAGNOLA AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2015DOCG

Focused, silky and polished, with dark berry. Perfect for braised beef or grilled duck breast.

95 points (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com)Full-bodied & Smooth204750 (D) 750 mL $47.95 2



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EBORDEAUXAs famous as Bordeaux is for wine, this storied region has an equally impressive reputation when it comes to food. There’s a great deal to choose from – think oys-ters, cèpes (mushrooms fried with shallots, parsley and garlic), escargot, duck confit, asparagus from Blaye… how about éclade de moules: a method of preparing mussels that originated with fishermen who would pull their boats up on beaches fringed by pine forests. These fishermen would cover the mussels with pine needles and then set the whole thing on fire, imparting a unique smoky flavour to the mussels. And then there’s entrecôte à la Bordelaise: steak with a sauce made from red wine, herbs, beef marrow bones and shallots. This will make a great match with the two reds we’ve picked out here. In Bordeaux, the sweet wines of Sauternes, too often relegated to aperitif or dessert duty in North America, are often paired with Sauternes-basted roast chicken.

CHÂTEAU LAMOTHE-GUIGNARD 2014AC Sauternes Grand Cru Classé

Rich and ripe. Citrus, honey, spice and botrytis. Try with grilled duck with mango chutney.

95 points (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast)Full-bodied & Rich12175 (S) 375 mL $27.95 3New at Vintages

CHÂTEAU MAGNOL 2016Cru Bourgeois, AC Haut-Médoc (Barton & Guestier)

Intense dark berry, cassis, spicy oak and subtle earth tones. Pair with grilled beef ribs.

91 points (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com)Medium-bodied & Fruity384271 (XD) 750 mL $27.95 2

CHÂTEAU COUTELIN-MERVILLE 2011AC Saint-Estèphe (G. Estager et Fils)

Firm and floral, with dark fruit and underlying leather and earth. Pair with grilled lamb.

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BURGUNDY & BEAUJOLAISCoq au vin (chicken braised in red wine) is one of the most famous of Burgundy’s traditional dishes and is a classic pairing for Pinot Noir. Consider using a Cru Beaujolais to prepare the dish and to pair it with, for a lifted elegance.If you’re looking to pair a white Burgundy, give Gaston Gérard chicken a try. There are a number of variations on this dish, but they all feature Dijon mustard. The original recipe was created in 1930 when Madame Gaston Gérard, the wife of the mayor of Dijon, prepared the dish for a visiting food writer, Maurice Edmond Sailland. The story goes that she accidentally dropped a jar of Dijon mustard into the dish and then added a pile of other ingredients to mask the mustard’s flavour. Sailland loved it, and the dish became a classic (it’s not what you know, but who you know). Andouillettes de Chablis are spicy sausages typically made of pork or veal. They appeared in Chablis in the 1880s and saw a resurgence of popularity in the 1970s. These can be fried or grilled and are often served sliced as an aperitif, always with a chilled glass of Chablis, of course!


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SECRET DE FAMILLE BOURGOGNE CÔTE D’OR PINOT NOIR 2018AC, Burgundy (Albert Bichot)

Juicy and ripe, with smoky black fruit, earth and spice. Pair with duck rillettes.

Medium-bodied & Fruity14741 (XD) 750 mL $28.95 2New at Vintages

DOMAINE BÈGUE-MATHIOT VAILLONS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2015AC, Burgundy

Ripe and lush, with apple, melon, citrus and a crushed-seashell minerality. Pair with a Chablis-style ham.

Full-bodied & Rich524959 (XD) 750 mL $34.95 2

DENIS DUTRON LES VIGNES DU CHÂTEAU POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2018AC, Burgundy

Citrus, pear and a fine minerality. Pair with cashew chicken or try it with sushi.

Full-bodied & Rich14751 (XD) 750 mL $30.95 2New at Vintages

CHÂTEAU DU CHATELARD CUVÉE LES VIEUX GRANITS FLEURIE 2018AC, Beaujolais

Perfumed, with dark black fruit, mineral, and a firm texture. Try with grilled chitterling sausages.

93 points (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast)Medium-bodied & Fruity207886 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2


For a classic pairing with Burgundy reds, visit lcbo.com/foodanddrink and search “coq au vin.”


We’ve curated a short list of patio-perfect European wines for you. They all ring in at under $20 and pair nicely with lazy summer afternoons or evenings sipping or dining alfresco.

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Casual summer meals or summertime relaxing drop to new levels of ease when you enlist the crispness of a Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire or a refreshing, bone-dry white wine from the South of France or Spain. Light, floral and fruity, these food-friendly gems are perfect ways to beat the heat.

CRISP WHITES

SERVE IT UPChill your crisp whites / 10-12°C In the fridge / 2-3 hours In an ice bucket / 20-30 minutes Food pairing / Grilled shrimp fajitas, pasta salads, sweet-corn-and-black-bean tacos or grilled salmon


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GARCIARÉVALO FINCA TRES OLMOS LIAS VERDEJO 2018Vegan, DO Rueda, Spain

TASTING NOTE: Elder flower and jasmine – Fine texture, creamy, herbaceous hint and vibrant pithy style. Fine, bold wine. Score: 93 (International Wine Challenge, 2019)

Light & Crisp218354 (XD) 750 mL $13.95 1

DOMAINE DU PRÉ BARON SAUVIGNON BLANC TOURAINE 2018AC, Loire, France (Jean-Luc Mardon, vign.)

Pré Baron is part of Terra Vitis: a group of French producers committed to producing healthy, high-quality grapes. Though not officially certified sustainable, organic and/ or biodynamic, they employ many of the principles. Expect gooseberry and lime alongside tropical fruit, grass and a fine minerality. A great sipper that will also work with grilled seafood. [The Concours Général Paris did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Concours Général Paris, 2019)

Aromatic & Flavourful 107128 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 2

PAUL MAS RÉSERVE MARSANNE 2018IGP Pays d’Oc, Midi, France

TASTING NOTE: Delicately floral, with ripe yellow fruit, apple, and good length and presence on the palate. Touches of tropical pineapple bring added depth and pleasure. Dry and soft, with good food-friendly acidity and texture. A very good value. A wine for grilled-chicken sand-wiches, or grilled pork ribs in a sticky sauce. (Vintages panel, July 2019)

Full-bodied & Rich462457 (D) 750 mL $13.95 2


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When it comes to celebrating milestones or elevating the tone of a special meal, it’s hard to beat Champagne. But there are many tasty, affordable types of bubbly that will add a delightful, refreshing touch of sparkle to everyday summer sipping, snacking or supping. Try a lively Crémant from France, a fresh, juicy Prosecco from Italy, or a complex Cava from Spain (such as 515254 on page 29) and make any day a celebration.

SUMMERY SPARKLERS

SERVE IT UPChill your summery sparklers / 10°C In the fridge / 2-3 hours In an ice bucket / 20-30 minutes Food pairing / Smoked salmon, prosciutto, strawberry-arugula salad, lobster rolls or fish tacos


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GIUSTI BRUT PROSECCO ASOLO SUPERIOREDOCG, Veneto, Italy

TASTING NOTE: From the slopes of Montello on red-clay soils, this Prosecco Asolo Superiore offers crisp pear and apple flavours with a touch of wild tarragon. Its 7g/l of residual sugar is barely noticeable, but helps to round off the corners and makes this a lovely aperitif pick. Drinking window: 2020-2021. Score: 89 (James Button, Decanter, March 10, 2020)

Light & Fruity16555 (D) 750 mL $18.95 1New at Vintages

PIERRE SPARR RÉSERVE BRUT CRÉMANT D’ALSACETraditional method, AC, Alsace, France

TASTING NOTE: Notes of wet earth and apple combine on the nose of this wine. Frothy fizz enhances these notions on the palate where they are joined by lemony freshness. The finish is dry, lively and fresh. Score: 88 (Anne Krebiehl, MW, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2019)

Medium-bodied & Flavourful388603 (D) 750 mL $18.95 1New at Vintages


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Rosé and summer go together like sun and tan. Tasty, refreshing, and brilliantly versatile with food, rosé reflects aspects of both red and white wines, making it the ideal barbecue wine. Treat yourself to a classic from Tavel, which is a benchmark region for rosé, or let one from Provence conjure visions of stunning beaches, lavender fields and idyllic rolling hills.

REFRESHING ROSÉ

SERVE IT UPChill your refreshing rosés / 12°C In the fridge / 1.5 hours In an ice bucket / 15 minutes Food pairing / Grilled chicken kebabs, grilled-cauliflower salads, Mexican corn on the cob or herbed salmon steaks


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FAMILLE PERRIN TAVEL 2019AC, Rhône, France

Tavel produces some of the driest, richest rosés in the world. Ideal summer sippers (they are from the sunny South of France, after all), they’re also very food-friendly, with the structure and depth for seafood salads, chicken or grilled ribs.

Medium-bodied & Dry680801 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2

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GLASS CLASS

These wines are all best served in stemmed glassware to keep the heat of your hand from warming the wine and muting its more delicate aromatics. But if you don’t have stemmed glasses, so long as you don’t grip the glass like you might a beer at a ballgame, whatever glass you have on hand will work – for casual sipping, a stemless wine glass, tumbler or cocktail glass will do just fine.

FONT FREYE LA GORDONNE ROSÉ 2019AC Côtes de Provence, France

Our panel tasted the 2018 vintage of this wine in October 2019 and found it offered excellent fruit in a bright, juicy, vibrant package with a long, flavourful finish. You can expect similar qualities to be manifest here. Pair this rosé with a salad topped with baked goat cheese.

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SUMMER, NIAGARA- STYLE

Niagara produces a wide range of wine styles that are ideal for both summer dining and sipping on the patio. We selected four local wines that perfectly capture this versatility and spoke with four insiders to learn more about why these wines are so ideal for this time of year.

Four top-flight examples of Niagara’s food-friendly, summer-perfect wines.

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Wild beauty at Malivoire. CLOCK-WISE: Featherstone’s sheep, Fielding wine-maker Richie Roberts, Flat Rock pride.

“For me, the Twisted White is the consummate summer wine,” says Ed Madronich, proprietor at Flat Rock. “It’s refreshing and balanced, and fun, but even though it’s approachable and seems casual, it’s still a serious and complex wine. It gives that fun without sacrificing quality. The percentage of each variety in the blend varies from year to year, but it’s amazing how consistent they are in what they bring to the wine.” The Twisted White comprises three particularly summer- and food-friendly varieties: “Gewürztraminer gives the wine its great aromatics; Riesling, which is always the largest percentage of the wine, adds the fresh fruit and vibrancy; and Chardonnay brings the texture, elegance and the smooth mouthfeel.”

“Riesling is an unadulterated wine, meaning we do very little to it,” says David Johnson, Featherstone winemaker and co-owner. “It’s the only grape we hand-

pick, in shallow baskets, and we use a special press – all in an effort to limit the juice contact with the skins and seeds as much as possible. Riesling is also the only grape we harvest based on its acidity rather than sugar levels. We cold-ferment, it sees no oak, and we use fairly benign yeasts; we don’t want to have too much influence. We want to keep all that freshness. The Black Sheep Riesling has quite moderate alcohol, which makes it great for the summer.”

“I am really fond of [our Unoaked Chardonnay], it’s a great choice as a summer wine,” begins Fielding winemaker Richie Roberts. “It does offer year-round enjoyment, but being so fresh and crisp, I have to say that it’s really like it was built for spring and summer. We don’t put this through malolactic and do only a little lees stirring to get some extra richness but we really want the grapes to shine in this wine.

I love the freshness and the orchard fruit character it has. It’s not tart and it’s dry with a good backbone; it’s refreshing, and super-versatile, which, I’m sure, is why it’s one of our most popular wines.”

“Whenever I talk about Gamay, I smile a lot,” laughs Shiraz Mottiar, winemaker at Malivoire. “It’s a fruit bomb, juicy and vibrant and loaded with fresh sweet cherry, raspberry and strawberry, with underlying floral and pepper spice notes. There’s an energy to it that brings pure joy. It’s not a big-bodied wine; it’s light, perfect for the summer. Gamay does really well here, and we pick when the fruit is at its freshest and perkiest. We cool-ferment, in concrete, and age about one third of it in old barrels, which adds roundness without introducing oak flavours. The rest we age in stainless. It’s about being judicious and careful so that we can harness the energy of the fruit.”

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pointsFLAT ROCK TWISTED WHITEVQA Niagara Peninsula

“Fresh, with citrus, lychee, good balance and complexity, it’s a wine for everyone and great for summer salads or grilled shellfish.” – Ed Madronich, proprietor

Aromatic & Flavourful1578 (M) 750 mL 17.95 1A Vintages Essential

FEATHERSTONE BLACK SHEEP RIESLINGVQA Niagara Peninsula

“Crisp and fresh with white flowers and green apple. Avoid vinaigrettes and have it with salads with chickpeas , tuna or barbecued salmon.” – David Johnson, winemaker, co-owner

Aromatic & Flavourful80234 (M) 750 mL 18.95 2A Vintages Essential

FIELDING UNOAKED CHARDONNAYVQA Niagara Peninsula

“There’s fresh apple, pear, peach, some citrus and a bit of biscuit character from the lees stirring. Try it with summer salads or grilled salmon.” – Richie Roberts, winemaker

Full-bodied & Rich164491 (XD) 750 mL 15.95 2A Vintages Essential

MALIVOIRE GAMAYVQA Niagara Peninsula

“Gamay is remarkably food-friendly and versatile, perfect for summer fare like BBQ, burgers, grilled salmon and Buddha bowls.” – Shiraz Mottiar, winemaker

Light-bodied & Fruity591313 (D) 750 mL 19.95 1A Vintages Essential


• Take advantage of pickup and delivery options to buy brunch, lunch or dinner from local restaurants.

• Shop for ingredients at your local butcher and baker and the neighbourhood fish, cheese or specialty food shop.

• Buy fresh fruit and veggies from roadside farm stands.

• Dress up your table with fresh flowers from a local florist or nursery.

• Don’t forget the napkins and candles! Buy tableware locally, or online from a local crafter.

• Use social media to tell friends what you’re doing and find out what they’re doing. Share stories about the great people, services and products in your area.

Homegrown PairingsAt the heart of our communities are local businesses, like the wineries we’re featuring here. They provide employment, bring growth, and help create the sense of identity that makes our neighbourhoods and towns special and distinct. After you pick up your bottle of wine, think of what you might pair it with to help local businesses bounce back.


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DRINK NOW: Enjoy tonight. There is no benefit to cellaring.

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3 HOLD: This wine may be enjoyed now, but it will develop favourably under ideal cellaring conditions.

SUGAR CONTENTResidual sugar content (e.g., 5 g/L) is displayed on shelf signs and online (visit lcbo.com and search the product number). Perceived sweetness – ranging from Extra Dry to Sweet or XD, D, M, MS, S – is printed in this catalogue, on shelf signs and online. Please discuss specifics with a Product Consultant.

WINE STYLESEvery wine in this section includes a style (e.g. Full-bodied & Smooth, Aromatic & Flavourful) designed to help you quickly and easily choose products. Visit lcbo.com/winestyles.

ORGANIC PRODUCTSWines designated as organic 4 contain 30 mg/L or less of free sulphur for dry wines (<50 g/L sugar); 35 mg/L or less for sweeter wines (50-99 g/L sugar); 45 mg/L or less for sweet wines (>99 g/L sugar).

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SUE-ANN STAFF HOWARD’S VIDAL ICEWINE 2017 7VQA Niagara Peninsula, OntarioTASTING NOTE: Super-refined, with peach, apple, pineapple, grapefruit and a gorgeous honeyed note. Very sweet, yes, but vibrant and balanced. Pair with foie gras or blue cheeses. Awarded a 2019 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Ontario Wines. (Vintages panel, Sept. 2019)

[The Ontario Wine Awards did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Ontario Wine Awards, 2019)

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SPARKLING WINE

REDSTONE PINOT NOIR SPARKLING ROSÉ 2017 7Traditional method, VQA Niagara Peninsula, OntarioTASTING NOTE: Made with 100 per cent pinot noir and always in the near arid Redstone style, effective to attract a large audience without needing to resort to sugar. Made in the traditional method and a “basic” 12 months on lees for maximum copacetic behaviour and effect. Touches all the bases and contacts all the right angles. Picked with developed fruit, maintains necessary acidity, shows good energy and breathes with the best of them. Drink 2020-2023. Score: 90 (Michael Godel, winealign.com, March 9, 2020)

Medium-bodied & Flavourful750 mL (XD) $29.95 2644781 ÍÒq~Î

ANTHONIJ RUPERT L’ORMARINS CAP CLASSIQUE BLANC DE BLANCS 2013* Traditional method, WO Western Cape, South AfricaTASTING NOTE: ... this Blanc de Blancs marries Chardonnay grapes from Elandskloof and Darling. Late disgorged – and so reviewed as a new wine this year – it tastes much drier than its 8 grams of dosage, with chiselled focus and fine bubbles. 2019-24. Score: 92 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2019)

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VILARNAU BARCELONA RESERVA BRUT CAVATraditional method, DO, SpainTASTING NOTE: Bright yellow. Melon, peach and pear, hints of honey and succulent herbs on the nose and in the mouth. Fleshy and dry, showing good heft and a bracing suggestion of bitter lemon pith on the finish, which hangs on with good, gently spicy persistence. Drinking window: 2019-2022. Score: 89 (Josh Raynolds, vinous.com, April 2019)

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CANADA – WHITE WINE

ONTARIO

CLOSSON CHASE K.J. WATSON VINEYARD PINOT GRIS 2018 7VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara-on-the-LakeTASTING NOTE: ... dry extract, round to zaftig fruit texture and a chalkier consistency from out of this most curious vintage. The natural acidity and full fruit by way of low yields makes for a rock ’n roll gris of inner mind and vision. Lush to a degree, full of metal motion, forward thinking and fine. Leaves a trail of mineral propulsion behind, a field of gris debris, to a degree, in hubris and in the end, so County and so Closson Chase. Drink 2019-2023. Score: 90 (Michael Godel, winealign.com, July 23, 2019)

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CREW FLAGSHIP CHARDONNAY 2017 7*VQA Lake Erie North Shore(Colchester Ridge)TASTING NOTE: This is hand-harvested, barrel- fermented and aged eight months on the lees to create a round, approachable character. Vanilla and baked apple on the nose lead to lemon, apple, melon, butter, vanilla and wet stone notes on the palate. Creamy and richly textured, it will pair with grilled white fish or grilled chicken. (Vintages panel, March 2019)

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PIERRE SPARR RÉSERVE BRUT CRÉMANT D’ALSACETraditional method, AC, Alsace, FranceTASTING NOTE: Notes of wet earth and apple combine on the nose of this wine. Frothy fizz enhances these notions on the palate where they are joined by lemony freshness. The finish is dry, lively and fresh. Score: 88 (Anne Krebiehl, MW, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2019)

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HENRI DE VILLAMONT ROSÉ CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNETraditional method, AC, Burgundy, FranceTASTING NOTE: Frothy and dry, with an easy-to-like swagger. Gorgeous aromas and flavours, with well-pitched red fruit tones. Quite charming, characterful and well-priced. A fine sipping wine that will also be great with salmon appetizers. (Vintages panel, Dec. 2019)

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GIUSTI BRUT PROSECCO ASOLO SUPERIOREDOCG, Veneto, Italy TASTING NOTE: From the slopes of Montello on red-clay soils, this Prosecco Asolo Superiore offers crisp pear and apple flavours with a touch of wild tarragon. Its 7g/l of residual sugar is barely noticeable, but helps to round off the corners and makes this a lovely aperitif pick. Drinking window: 2020-2021. Score: 89 (James Button, Decanter, March 10, 2020)

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CANADA – WHITE WINE CONT’D

ONTARIO

FEATHERSTONE BLACK SHEEP RIESLING 7VQA Niagara PeninsulaAs Ontario’s international reputation for excellent premium Riesling continues to grow, it will be sustained by wines such as this. Vibrant, floral and fruity, it always delivers the fine, pure mineral for which both great Riesling and Ontario are so renowned. This wine will easily reward five years in your cellar and will be superb with lightly grilled or smoked fish.

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FIELDING UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 7VQA Niagara PeninsulaFermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures to preserve maximum freshness and vibrancy, this characterful, textured charmer has an alluring soul and will offer crisp apple, tropical fruit, melon and pear. Try it with grilled seafood or roast chicken.

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FLAT ROCK TWISTED WHITE 7VQA Niagara PeninsulaTraditional grapes, with a twist. This off-beat blend of Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chardonnay shows vivid pear, grapefruit, passion fruit, lime and stony mineral. It makes a great sipping wine, or pair it with spicy calamari or roasted pork tenderloin.

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PELEE ISLAND WINERY LATE HARVEST RIESLING 2017 7VQA OntarioThe Riesling for this easy-on-the-wallet 2017 was allowed to hang longer than usual, intensifying the fruit flavour. Riesling holds exceptionally well on the vine, maintaining its bright acidity through such extended ripening. This exceptional natural acidity is also why Riesling is so ageable. Expect this 2017 to reflect peach, apple and pear, with an emerging mineral oil tone. Try it with smoked meat.

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THE FOREIGN AFFAIR CONSPIRACY BIANCO 2018 7VQA Niagara PeninsulaTASTING NOTE: Formerly called Enchanted, the Conspiracy Bianco is a blend of Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc, made in the ripasso method. This technique uses some partially dried grapes to impart additional colour, depth, complexity and a richer texture to the final wine. This example has quite intense peach and pear notes and will be a fine sipping wine that will also match well with grilled chicken or salmon. (Vintages panel, Aug. 2019)

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WESTCOTT LILLIAS CHARDONNAY 2019 7VQA Niagara EscarpmentTASTING NOTE: Here’s a very bright, tight and almost glowing young unoaked chardonnay. Malolactic has softened but I can only imagine how tart it would have been without malo because the acid is still pretty rigid. The clean apple, lime blossom nose also shows a touch of breadiness from six months on the lees. It is midweight (12.9%) with mouthwatering acidity and excellent length that surprises. Obviously drinkable now but could settle a bit. Chablis to a tee. Score: 91 (David Lawrason, winealign.com, April 26, 2020)

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CANADA – RED WINE

ONTARIO

HENRY OF PELHAM FAMILY TREE RED 2017 7VQA OntarioTASTING NOTE: Produced by the Speck Brothers Henry of Pelham’s Family Tree Red 2017 is a rich and full-bodied blend of 30% Syrah, 25% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Baco Noir. The estate vineyards belong to family and friends and why the wine is so named “Family Tree”. Ripe blue and blackberry fruit, sweet cake spice and a smattering of ripe red cherry and raspberry flavours wrapped up in wood smoke can be found on the palate. Pair it with grilled chicken breasts. Score: 90 (Natalie MacLean, natalie maclean.com, April 1, 2020)

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MALIVOIRE GAMAY 7VQA Niagara PeninsulaNot widely seen outside France, Gamay thrives in Ontario and has become somewhat of a specialty. This example is ripe and refreshing, with juicy red berry fruit and peppery spice. It will shine with grilled gourmet sausages, roast beef with mashed potatoes, or lamb souvlaki.

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RIVERVIEW CELLARS PINOT NOIR 2017 7VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake TASTING NOTE: Niagara-on-the-Lake affords producers with gentle slopes and varied soil types, but above all, they enjoy the influence of Lake Ontario, the Niagara River and the Niagara Escarpment. These bodies of water play significant roles in moderating and defining the climate here. This Pinot has a wealth of cherry, beetroot and herbal tones in a soft, silky package. Pair with grilled chicken. (Vintages panel, Sept. 2019)

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BRITISH COLUMBIA

OSOYOOS LAROSE LE GRAND VIN 2016 6BC VQA Okanagan ValleyTASTING NOTE: The blend is 62.5% Merlot, 12.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11.8% Petit Verdot, 7.7% Cabernet Franc and 5.5% Malbec. This is a marvellous wine. To begin with, the tannin management has made this a little more accessible in its youth than many previous vintages of LGV. It has aromas and flavours of cherry, currant and blueberry. The flavours are bright and lively and the finish persists. Score: 94 (John Schreiner, johnschreiner.blogspot.com, March 11, 2020)

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CANADA – ROSÉ WINE

ONTARIO

G. MARQUIS THE SILVER LINE PINK PINOT ROSÉ 2019 7VQA Niagara PeninsulaYou can expect this blend of Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir to be a vibrant, characterful wine, with a crisp, refreshing attitude. Look for grapefruit citrus and snappy red fruit tones. A wine to chill and sip alongside a charcuterie-and-cheese plate.

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ORGANIZED CRIME ROSÉ 2019 7VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara EscarpmentThis is a wine crafted to be bold and forthright, with a richly textured, complex character. Expect richly expressed red fruit, a pure Niagara minerality and excellent structure and balance. You can be fearless when pairing this; serve it as an aperitif, alongside salmon or grilled pork ribs, or simply chill and sip.

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CLINE ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2018Vegan, sustainable, Sonoma CoastTASTING NOTE: Crafted with a splash of Pinot Gris, this delivers impressive apple and vanilla notes and plenty of well-integrated acidity. The oak use is subtle and adds a delicately drawn spice note on the close. Good structure and tone. A great wine for grilled pork chops. (Vintages panel, Aug. 2019)

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DRY CREEK VINEYARD FUMÉ BLANC 2018Sonoma CountyTASTING NOTE: Straw color. Aromas of passionfruit jam, honeydew melon, gooseberry, and white flowers with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to- medium body and a tingling, complex, medium-long jasmine, key lime pie with whipped cream, celery, sugar snap peas, and white pepper finish with no oak flavor. A lengthy, delicate white that is a lovely example of Sonoma’s Sauvignon Blanc. Exceptional. Score: 92 (tastings.com, April 2, 2019)

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SUBMISSION CHARDONNAY 2017California TASTING NOTE: Crafted in a spot-on Californian style that offers creamy richness and intense ripe fruit. There’s lots of apple pie and vanilla here, as well as driving freshness and a pure, refined mineral undertone. It has a winning, pleasing soft- ness that makes it a delight to taste. Pair with grilled chicken, pulled pork or ribs. (Vintages panel, Aug. 2019)

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CANADA – ROSÉ WINE CONT’D

ONTARIO

STRATUS WILDASS ROSÉ 2019 7VQA Niagara PeninsulaExpect this ever-popular sign of summer to deliver strawberry-rhubarb, raspberry, red cherry and orange peel. Look for a bright, fresh, crisp palate, with a lip-smacking finish and good length. Always a treat in warm weather. Pair with lamb burgers, pulled pork, or barbecued ribs.

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THE FOREIGN AFFAIR AMAROSÉ 2019 7VQA Niagara PeninsulaTASTING NOTE: The cleverly named Amarose is indeed a rose, that has seen skin contact with the dried skins and lees of appassimento wines. It is a blend of pinot noir, chardonnay and gamay. It pours pale salmon pink and shows a gentle, quite subtle nose of red cherry, strawberry jam, dried flower and vague spice. It is medium-full bodied but only 12.2%, with some sense of richness yet freshness as well. The balance is very good indeed, the length as well. There is a pleasant sour cherry skin bitterness on the finish. Score: 89 (David Lawrason, winealign.com, April 2, 2020)

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USA – WHITE WINE

CALIFORNIA

CHALK HILL ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2018Sonoma CoastWines have been made in Sonoma since the early 1800s; the area is actually California’s original fine- wine region. You can expect this 2018 Chardonnay to offer impressive notes of apple, lemon citrus and tropical fruit, accented by toast and cream. Look for a round, textured wine with juicy acidity. It will be great with grilled chicken or grilled salmon steaks.

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EDNA VALLEY VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017Central CoastTASTING NOTE: This offers up a goodly amount of mixed black fruit, plum, herbs and smoke, with a fine underlying crushed-rock minerality. Balanced and approachable, with a long finish. A great wine for prime rib or grilled steak. (Vintages panel, Nov. 2019)

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HAHN SLH PINOT NOIR 2017Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County TASTING NOTE: Tart and candied berry aromas meet with tangy pomegranate and hibiscus on the nose. The palate combines more cranberry and pomegranate flavors with dried herbs, all framed by energetic acidity and firm tannins. Editors’ Choice. Score: 91 (Matt Kettman, Wine Enthusiast, May 1, 2019)

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IRONSTONE PETITE SIRAH 2016LodiTASTING NOTE: Intense and focused fruit flavors seem to light up this full-bodied, densely packed wine. It also shows generous and well-integrated oak shadings of cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla that sit on mouthcoating berry flavors and are framed by fine-grained tannins. Best Buy. Score: 91 (Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast, May 1, 2019)

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OREGON

DEL RIO ROGUE VALLEY VIOGNIER 2018*Rogue ValleyTASTING NOTE: This Viognier is crafted in a rich yet fresh, crisp style. It’s floral, with peach, pear, honeysuckle and citrus peel tones, plus some tropical-fruit flourishes. It has a gorgeous texture, with great balance and length. This will be ideal with soft cheeses; try it with baked brie. (Vintages panel, Sept. 2019)

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USA – RED WINE

CALIFORNIA

CHATEAU ST. JEAN MERLOT 2017CaliforniaTASTING NOTE: Floral, with fruit, vanilla and spice on the nose. The palate is ripe and vibrant, offering mixed blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, rhubarb and cherry. Pair with grilled ribs or lamb burgers. (Vintages panel, July 2019)

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CRAFTWORK PINOT NOIR 2016Monterey CountyTASTING NOTE: This has bold, impressive dark cherry and vanilla aromas. The palate is soft and ripe, with well-framed tart cranberry, dark cherry, plum, cassis, spice, leather and dried herbs. A great pairing for grilled salmon or barbecued veal chops. (Vintages panel, July 2019)

[The Monterey International Wine Competition did not include a tasting note.] Score: 91 (Monterey International Wine Competition, 2018)

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STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS ARTEMIS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017Napa ValleyTASTING NOTE: Plum, mocha and turned earth highlight the palate of this robust, full-bodied and powerfully broad red wine, tense in firm tannin and a cradling of toasted oak. The acidity helps to balance its heft, leaving a note of lasting freshness on the spicy finish. Score: 92 (Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, May 1, 2020)

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STERLING MERLOT 2016Napa ValleyTASTING NOTE: I love the freshness here on the nose with raspberries, strawberries, citrus and orange peel. Light to medium body, crunchy acidity and a bright finish. Drink now [till 2022+]. Score: 91 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, May 3, 2019)

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OREGON

ELK COVE PINOT NOIR 2013Willamette ValleyTASTING NOTE: Lots of blueberry aromas to this with stone undertones. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Tight and structured. Better in 2018. Score: 93 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 2, 2016)

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USA – RED WINE CONT’D

CALIFORNIA

LEESE-FITCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017CaliforniaThis Cab is typically crafted in a big, bold style that puts on a toasty front. Expect well-expressed red and dark fruit, roasted coffee, smoke, and oak spice. A wine for grilled pepper steak, but one that will also go with grilled sausages or ribs.

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MICHAEL DAVID PETITE PETIT 2018LodiThe 2017 vintage of this wine was awarded 90 points and designated as an Editors’ Choice by Jim Gordon of Wine Enthusiast. The 2018 vintage had not been reviewed at time of publication, but you can expect it to reflect similar concentrated dark fruit and chocolate tones in a rich, firmly textured frame. Pair with grilled ribs or steak.

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PEDRONCELLI BARREL SELECT SONOMA CLASSICO 2017Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County TASTING NOTE: This offers up quite a nuanced flavour profile, featuring plum, cherry, cassis, vanilla, leather, smoked meat and earth along with fresh herbs and suggestions of lifted mint. This is a wine with considerable pop – pair it with lamb, burgers or smoky ribs. (Vintages panel, July 2019)

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ARGENTINA – RED WINE

EL ENEMIGO BONARDA 2016Mendoza TASTING NOTE: This is a beautiful, old-vine wine with dark-berry, chocolate and walnut character. Some dry-earth undertones. Full-bodied, chewy and rich. Flavorful finish. Solid and smoky. Drink now [or cellar for a further 3-5+ years]. Score: 92 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, March 27, 2019)

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EL ESTECO MALBEC 2017Calchaquí ValleyTASTING NOTE: This shows a lovely smoky and bark-like note, which works very well with the brambleberries and underbrush. Full-bodied with nicely chewy tannins that remain tightly wound. Vibrant and fruity at the same time. Drink now or hold. Score: 93 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, March 27, 2019)

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CHILE – WHITE WINE

LEYDA GARUMA SINGLE VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018DO Leyda ValleyTASTING NOTE: Very much in line with the 2016, the 2018 Single Vineyard Garuma Sauvignon Blanc has pungent herbal and spicy aromas inter- mixed with citrus and saline notes. The palate is sharp as a razor and electric with acidity. Great value. Superb! Drink date: 2020-2024. Score: 93 (Luis Gutiérrez, robertparker.com, Feb. 28, 2020)

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WASHINGTON

CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017Columbia ValleyTASTING NOTE: Founded in 1967, Chateau Ste. Michelle is the oldest winery in Washington. This Cabernet is aged in French and American oak and crafted in a silky, easygoing, fresh style that will have wide appeal. Expect dark berry, cassis, and pepper spice. Great for burgers or steak.

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USA – ROSÉ WINE

CALIFORNIA

ANGELS & COWBOYS ROSÉ 2019Sonoma CountyA Grenache-based rosé that puts a crisp, fresh foot forward every vintage. You can expect a wine that has the lift and food-friendly character for chicken kebabs, burgers or ribs, but is lithe enough to simply sip and enjoy. Look for apple and bright, zesty citrus notes, with a tangy finish.

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BONTERRA ROSÉMendocino CountyExpect this rosé based on Grenache and Shiraz to offer touches of cherry and raspberry in a tangy, lithe, lean frame. Bright acidity will make it a great sipper, but it will pair with a wide variety of summery and picnicy fare.

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AUSTRALIA – RED WINE

COLAB AND BLOOM SHIRAZ 2017Barossa Valley, South Australia(Loonie Wine)TASTING NOTE: Juicy berry fruit flows through the palate in an unbroken stream of blackberry, dark chocolate, licorice and spice, tannins and oak bystanders. Special value. Drink by 2032. Score: 93 (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 1, 2019)

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PENLEY ESTATE PHOENIX CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018Coonawarra, South AustraliaTASTING NOTE: Pretty and aromatic with dried-rose, spearmint and currant aromas and flavors. Medium body, soft and velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now [to 2030+]. Score: 92 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, June 26, 2019)

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ST HALLETT GAMEKEEPER’S SHIRAZ/GRENACHE/TOURIGA 2018Barossa, South AustraliaTASTING NOTE: St Hallett has been producing fine wines in the Barossa region since 1944. The 2018 Gamekeeper’s is crafted in a juicy, crowd-pleasing style that offers up ripe, balanced cherry, plum, cassis, vanilla and cedar, with a spicy underbelly. A great wine for barbecued lamb, beef, or chorizo sausages. (Vintages panel, Sept. 2019)

Full-bodied & Smooth750 mL (XD) $17.95 224117 Í8+È7<Î

CHILE – RED WINE

ERRAZURIZ ACONCAGUA ALTO CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017DO Aconcagua ValleyTASTING NOTE: Extremely floral with currant and tea-leaf aromas that follow through to a full-bodied palate with fine and creamy tannins and a delicious finish. Focused and pure. Savory and nicely structured. Drinkable now, but will improve with age. Score: 93 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 5, 2019)

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MONTES LIMITED SELECTION CABERNET SAUVIGNON/ CARMENÈRE 2017 DO Colchagua ValleyTASTING NOTE: Aromas of lavender and hints of spearmint and currants follow through to a medium body with soft and polished tannins and a creamy texture. Enticing finish. Delicious now. Score: 92 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 5, 2019)

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AUSTRALIA – WHITE WINE

DANDELION VINEYARDS TWILIGHT OF THE ADELAIDE HILLS CHARDONNAY 2018Adelaide Hills, South AustraliaTASTING NOTE: Stone fruit aromas. Pure fruit with mineral character and lees creaminess on the palate and citrusy flavours. Score: 92 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2019)

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NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE

BABICH BLACK LABEL ESTATE GROWN CHARDONNAY 2018Sustainable, Hawke’s Bay, North IslandTASTING NOTE: Crisp and fresh, with well- presented ripe apple, pear, peach and melon tones. This shows good restraint, with well-integrated and -handled oak. Pair with grilled chicken or grilled shrimp. (Vintages panel, Oct. 2019)

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DOG POINT SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019Marlborough, South IslandTASTING NOTE: Intense, precise sauvignon blanc with grapefruit, citrus, subtle passionfruit and a suggestion of struck flint character. A powerful wine that’s long and linear, with strong varietal definition that’s made more interesting with a hint of reductive character. Drink 2019-2024. Score: 95 (Bob Campbell, MW, bobcampbell.nz, Oct. 10, 2019)

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MIDDLE-EARTH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019Sustainable, Nelson, South Island(Winelord Ltd.)The story of Middle-Earth Wines (named in honour of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings) began over 50 years ago, when the property was a dairy farm. In 1996, they turned to grape-growing, launching their own branded wines in 2012. Expect this example to be generous and vibrant, with intense tropical fruit, white peach, passion fruit and herbs. Pair with grilled seafood.

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THE LACKEY SHIRAZ 2018AustraliaThis super-popular Aussie Shiraz always packs an impressive punch, and at a great price too. Expect a wine with bold, ripe dark fruit tones framed by black pepper. Pair it with grilled beef, or ribs in a spicy sauce.

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YALUMBA SAMUEL’S COLLECTION BAROSSA SHIRAZ/CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 Vegan, Barossa, South AustraliaTASTING NOTE: Matured for 8 months in French, Hungarian and American oak hogsheads, 16% new. The winery notes suggest that this be consumed with prawn and chilli linguine, an insight into its lighter style if ever there was one. It’s not too light but it’s not a hulking red by any stretch. It tastes of plums, raspberry, iodine and wood smoke, and has sweet spice notes threaded into its (modest) tannin. It’s good for drinking, most certainly. Score: 91 (Campbell Mattinson, winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 1, 2019)

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AUSTRALIA – ROSÉ WINE

ST HALLETT DRY ROSÉ 2019Barossa Valley, South Australia TASTING NOTE: Bottled in May of 2019, this rosé is floral, lithe and refined, with lovely balance. There’s layered, intense red fruit, with an underlying savoury note. This will pair well with grilled chicken kebabs or salmon steaks, but will also make for an interesting, refreshing sipping wine. (Vintages panel, Oct. 2019)

Medium-bodied & Dry750 mL (XD) $19.95 115273 Í/;È3CÎ




BORDEAUX

CHÂTEAU LAMOTHE-GUIGNARD 2014AC Sauternes Grand Cru Classé TASTING NOTE: This powerful, dense and hugely rich wine has swathes of ripe yellow and citrus fruits. These are balanced with beautiful botrytis, honey and spice notes. Although tempting, it would be a mistake to drink it now. Much better to wait until 2024. Cellar Selection. Score: 95 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2017)

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BURGUNDY

DENIS DUTRON LES VIGNES DU CHÂTEAU POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2018AC TASTING NOTE: The Dutron family has been involved in winemaking since 1835. Their 2018 Pouilly-Fuissé is pretty, fresh and quite charming. An easy wine to enjoy and to like, with citrus, apple, pear and a fine minerality. Try it with shellfish. (Vintages panel, Oct. 2019)

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DOMAINE BÈGUE-MATHIOT VAILLONS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2015ACTASTING NOTE: This is quite lush and ripe, with a gorgeously textured mouthfeel. It has a layered array of apple, melon and citrus, with a crushed- seashell minerality. Great integration and balance, with a vibrancy that really comes to the fore on the finish. Very nice. Pair with grilled lobster or oysters. (Vintages panel, July 2019)

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NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE CONT’D

VILLA MARIA TAYLORS PASS SINGLE VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018Sustainable, Marlborough, South IslandTASTING NOTE: ... With its fresh, sappy, crushed-spring-leaf aromas and limpid, long, vinous yet tender profile in the mouth, this is simply great Sauvignon from an outstanding site ... There’s no shortage of charm either, though, with its whispered sweet-pea floral notes. Pretty and distracting enough to serve on its own on a warm afternoon, but with all the structure and sap to accompany food well, too ... Platinum – Best in Show. Drink 2019-2022. Score: 97 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2019)

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NEW ZEALAND – RED WINE

NAUTILUS SOUTHERN VALLEYS PINOT NOIR 2016Marlborough, South IslandTASTING NOTE: This has good depth, handy structure and elegance. Aromas of red cherries and raspberries with hints of wild red flowers, leading to a linear, crunchy palate with handy balance and depth. Some fresh baking spices to close. Drink now [to 2025+]. Score: 93 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Dec. 17, 2018)

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FRANCE – WHITE WINE

ALSACE

PIERRE SPARR ALTENBOURG RIESLING 2017AC Alsace“Lieu-dit” describes a prime, small, strictly regulated vineyard site within a larger appellation. Expect this example to deliver tangy citrus fruit, with bright acidity and refined minerality. Riesling is famously food-friendly; try this with spice-rubbed pork ribs.

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FRANCE – RED WINE

BORDEAUX

CHÂTEAU CLOS DU NOTAIRE 2015AC Côtes de BourgTASTING NOTE: 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc. Reserved at first, with dark chocolate, strawberry and red cherry emerging. Structured, with integrated tannins and ripe black fruits; a combination of intensity and elegance. Score: 90 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2019)

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CHÂTEAU COUTELIN-MERVILLE 2011AC Saint-Estèphe (G. Estager et Fils)Château Coutelin-Merville has been owned and operated by the Estager family for over 100 years. Their vines are planted in calcareous clay and limestone soils. You can expect this wine to offer suggestions of red flowers and dark fruit, with underlying leather and earth tones, in a firm frame. Pair with steak or grilled lamb.

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CHÂTEAU MAGNOL 2016Cru Bourgeois, AC Haut-Médoc(Barton & Guestier)TASTING NOTE: Some very attractive and intense dark berries with cassis, together with a wealth of nicely arranged, spicy oak and subtle, earthy nuances. The palate has a well placed, red-fruit core with a smooth bed of fine, ripe and silky tannins. Poise and charm here. Try from 2022. Score: 91 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 3, 2019)

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LOIRE

DOMAINE DU PRÉ BARON SAUVIGNON BLANC TOURAINE 2018AC(Jean-Luc Mardon, vign.)Domaine du Pré Baron is part of Terra Vitis: a group of French producers committed to producing healthy, high-quality grapes. Though their vineyards are not officially certified sustainable, organic and/or biodynamic, the members employ many of the principles. Expect concentrated gooseberry and lime in this wine, alongside tropical fruit, grass and a fine minerality. A great sipper that will also work with grilled seafood.

[The Concours Général Paris did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Concours Général Paris, 2019)

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DOMAINE LA HAUTE FÉVRIE MUSCADET SÈVRE ET MAINE SUR LIE 2018AC(Sébastien Branger)This consistently over-delivers for the price. It’s hand-harvested from vines that average over 35 years of age. You can expect it to be ripe and concentrated, with apple, citrus, a hint of charac-terful bitterness, and a pure minerality. Pair this delight with seafood salads or lobster.

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MIDI

PAUL MAS RÉSERVE MARSANNE 2018IGP Pays d’OcTASTING NOTE: Delicately floral, with ripe yellow fruit and apple, with good length and presence. Touches of tropical pineapple bring added depth and pleasure. Dry and soft, with good food-friendly acidity and texture. A very good value. A wine for grilled-chicken sandwiches, or grilled pork ribs in a sticky sauce. (Vintages panel, July 2019)

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BURGUNDY

SECRET DE FAMILLE BOURGOGNE CÔTE D’OR PINOT NOIR 2018 AC (Albert Bichot)TASTING NOTE: Bichot has delivered a marked increase in quality over the last 10 years or so. They have rigorously implemented greater internal standards and raised the bar on their own expec- tations of their wines. This one is crafted to express a ripe, juicy style and offers well-outlined smoky black cherry, earth and spice, with good minerality. It will reward another 3+ years in the cellar. (Vintages panel, Oct. 2019)

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LANGUEDOC

CAVE DE ROQUEBRUN ROCHES NOIRES 2017AC Saint-Chinian-RoquebrunTASTING NOTE: 60% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache. A punchy wine with restrained floral, spice and blueberry aromas. The palate has some depth with well-integrated oak and touches of garrigue and tobacco. Score: 90 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2019)

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RHÔNE

CELLIER DES DAUPHINS RÉSERVE 2018AC Côtes du Rhône TASTING NOTE: 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah. This is delicious! Very classy and appealing aromas of flowers, garrigue, spice and forest floor. On the palate sweet vanilla oak marries into the charming and svelte herbal, red and blue fruit mix. It’s full of flavour, super supple, super drinkable and authentic. Bouquet, taste, finish: all are magnificent. Score: 97 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2019)

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FRANCE – RED WINE CONT’D

BORDEAUX

CHÂTEAU MOULIN DE CLOTTE 2016AC Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux(Famille Lannoye)TASTING NOTE: Very supple and nicely resolved tannins in this youthful Castillon with plenty of red berries and fragrant, violet aromas. Nice, plush and fleshy red-berry palate. A blend of 95 per cent merlot and five per cent cabernet franc. Try from 2020. Score: 90 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 3, 2019)

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CHÂTEAU QUEYRON PINDEFLEURS 2016AC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru TASTING NOTE: 75% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon ... aromatically, its glowing ripe black fruits both seem to be sweet-ened yet freshened by classy oak. The palate is expansive, amply ripe, rich and gratifying, lent complexity by flavours of smoke and earth but by firm supporting tannins, too, as well as by sweet-toned acidity. All the lineaments are there for a hugely enjoyable wine; just add time. Drink 2020- 2030. Platinum – Best in Show. Score: 97 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2019)

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BEAUJOLAIS

CHÂTEAU DU CHATELARD CUVÉE LES VIEUX GRANITS FLEURIE 2018ACTASTING NOTE: Celebrating the granitic soil of the northern Beaujolais, this young wine is strongly mineral in texture. Firm tannins and dark black fruits are lit by perfumes and rich black-plum flavors. The wine needs to age, so drink from 2021 [or decant for one hour and enjoy tonight]. Cellar Selection. Score: 93 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, April 1, 2020)

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SOUTHWEST

LIONEL OSMIN & CIE CAHORS MALBEC 2016AP CahorsTASTING NOTE: This well-balanced wine shows both the tannins of Cahors and the fruit. It has structure, with a dry core that contrasts with the rich black fruits, laced with acidity and full of potential. Drink from 2020. Best Buy. Score: 90 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, June 1, 2019)

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FRANCE – ROSÉ WINE

LANGUEDOC

HAMPTON WATER ROSÉ 2019AP Languedoc(Gérard Bertrand)Created by the team of Jon Bon Jovi, his son Jesse, and iconic winemaker Gérard Bertrand, this blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre was first released in 2017 and was rated 90 points by Wine Spectator, earning a place in their 2018 Top 100 list. Expect fine citrus and herbal notes in this rosé, and pair it with grilled chicken or grilled salmon.

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PROVENCE

BREEZETTE ROSÉ 2019*AC Côtes de Provence You can expect this rosé to be crafted in a light, zesty style that’s perfect for warm summer days. Look for grapefruit citrus, red fruit and some tropical suggestions. This will be a fine sipper that would also be delicious with sushi or grilled spicy shrimp.

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CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2017ACTASTING NOTE: A dark and winey style, offering a mix of plum, black currant and black cherry notes, infused with black tea, fruitcake and anise accents. Solidly built, vibrant and energetic from start to finish, this carries copious fruit easily through the lengthy finish. Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Counoise. Best from 2020 through 2040. Score: 95 (James Molesworth, winespectator.com, Feb. 29, 2020)

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CHÂTEAU DE NAGES JT 2016AP Costières de Nîmes(Famille Gassier)TASTING NOTE: This is the home estate of Michel Gassier and is located in the Costières de Nîmes. They continue to fine-tune their winemaking style as well [as] their vineyard management, and the wines just keep getting better. The 2016 Costières de Nîmes JT checks in as a Syrah-dominated blend that includes 7% Mourvèdre (40% whole cluster) and perhaps a splash of Viognier. Deeply colored, with ripe, flamboyant notes of pepper, game, spring flowers and loads of blue fruits, it has medium to full body, terrific tannin ripeness, and outstanding balance. It’s a seriously good Syrah that would sell for 60 dollars or more if it came from the Northern Rhône or California. Score: 92 (Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, Aug. 28, 2018)

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LE GRAVILLAS SÉGURET CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES 2017ACSéguret has been called “the most beautiful village in France.” Its vineyards were first documented in 611, and the area became a focused wine-growing region in the 10th century and a named village in 1967. Expect this wine to have classic, intense red fruit and garrigue accented by lifted lavender, in a smooth, elegant frame.

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GASSIER SABLES D’AZUR ROSÉ 2019*AP Côtes de ProvenceAlways a popular summer sipper, this blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah typically suggests bright red fruit and citrus tones. Expect a lifted, energetic, savoury wine that will fit well with a wide range of barbecue fare. Try it with summer salads, grilled chicken breast, a charcuterie platter or grilled salmon.

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MIMI EN PROVENCE GRANDE RÉSERVE ROSÉ 2019AP Côtes de Provence(Les Vins Bréban)You can expect this blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah to reflect a refined Provençal character. Look for a crisp, lithe wine with suggestions of red berry, spice and mineral. A great sipper, it will also be a fine companion for a wide range of picnic- style meals and barbecue fare. Try it with grilled chicken skewers or cedar-planked salmon.

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MIRAVAL ROSÉ 2019AP Côtes de ProvenceThis is the magnum size of what is easily one of the most popular rosés in the world. Miraval is crafted by the legendary Perrin family, and you can expect a wine of refinement and elegance, with brightly expressed, tangy fruit, herbs and fine minerality. Pair with summer salads, or grilled fish or chicken.

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FRANCE – ROSÉ WINE CONT’D

PROVENCE

CHÂTEAU D’ESCLANS WHISPERING ANGEL ROSÉ 2019AC Côtes de Provence(Sacha Alexis Lichine)This is the large format of our immensely popular Essential (325076). Château d’Esclans is a rosé specialist, and the refined, perfectly tuned grapefruit, peach and mineral tones that you will encounter in this tangy wine don’t need to shout to get your attention. Enjoy it with salmon.

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ROUTAS ROUVIÈRE ROSÉ 2019AP Coteaux Varois en ProvenceTASTING NOTE: Another beautiful bottle of rosé with sliced-apple, peach and light stone character. It’s medium-to full-bodied with pretty fruit and a bright finish. Lots of flint and stone undertones to the fruit. Drink now. Score: 91 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, May 18, 2020)

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FONT FREYE LA GORDONNE ROSÉ 2019*AC Côtes de Provence Our panel tasted the 2018 vintage of this wine in October 2019 and found it offered excellent fruit in a bright, juicy, vibrant package with a long, flavourful finish. You can expect similar qualities to be manifest here. Pair this rosé with a salad topped with baked goat cheese.

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GERMANY – WHITE WINE

NAHE

SCHLOSSGUT DIEL NAHESTEINER RIESLING TROCKEN 2018QualitätsweinTASTING NOTE: A little bit funky at first, but once this opens up, there are some attractive persim-mons and preserved lemons here. Very slightly off-dry with an attractive counterbalance of acidity and bright, herbal nuances. Drink now. [This will continue to evolve until 2030+.] Score: 90 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Dec. 16, 2019)

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GREECE – WHITE WINE

DOMAINE COSTA LAZARIDI AMETHYSTOS BLANC 2019PGI DramaTASTING NOTE: The first nose offers us a generous bouquet composed of notes of ripe fruit, citrus candied by the sun and lemongrass, but also more warm scents like those of ripe wheat, freshly cut straw or flax. The mouth is endowed with an exceptional density and complexity. Meringue and vanilla sensations give this wine an expression of fullness with great persistence. Score: Gold (Vinalies Internationales, 2020)

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DOULOUFAKIS ENOTRIA WHITE 2018PGI Crete TASTING NOTE: Floral, with grassy notes from the Sauvignon Blanc showing through nicely on the nose. Crisp and fresh, with an herbaceous note emerging on the close. A delightful patio sipper that will pair well with seafood dishes. (Vintages panel, Nov. 2019)

[The Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards did not include a tasting note.] Score: Double Gold (Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards, 2019)

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RHÔNE

CHÂTEAU VAL JOANIS CUVÉE JOSÉPHINE ROSÉ 2019*AP LuberonGrenache and Syrah are the power couple of Rhône winemaking. Responsible for the region’s popular, food-friendly reds, they also form a superb foundation for rosé. Expect a wine with bright red fruit, herbs and minerality. It will be fresh and balanced, ideal for sipping with a charcuterie plate or pairing with barbecued seafood.

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FAMILLE PERRIN TAVEL 2019*ACTavel produces some of the driest, richest rosés in the world. Ideal summer sippers (they are from the sunny South of France, after all), they’re also very food-friendly, with the structure and depth for seafood salads, chicken or grilled ribs.

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MAESTRAL ROSÉ 2019IGP Gard(Vignerons Laudun Chusclan) IGP-designated wines are permitted to include Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot along with the Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Mourvèdre one expects to find in the wines of the Languedoc and Rhône. The rosés of the Gard growing region are noted for their aromatic, fresh character. Chill and sip this wine, or pair it with a charcuterie-and-cheese board or grilled sausages.

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ITALY – RED WINE

PIEDMONT

GIANFRANCO BOVIO GATTERA BAROLO 2015DOCG TASTING NOTE: Very typical 2015 with purity of ripe fruit, from strawberries to cherries. Flowers, too. Full-bodied, very tight and dense with chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Intense finish. Top notch. Try in 2023. Score: 96 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)

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PUGLIA

CANTINE DUE PALME ETTAMIANO PRIMITIVO 2018IGP SalentoTASTING NOTE: This is an intense, structured take on Primitivo that has well-articulated black fruit and plum, with suggestions of dried fruit and smoke adding depth. The finish is firm and satisfying. A great match for grilled ribs in a spicy sauce. (Vintages panel, June 2019)

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TUSCANY

MAZZEI FONTERUTOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO 2017DOCGTASTING NOTE: Big and fruity Chianti Classico with lots of cherry and orange-peel character. Full-bodied, soft and savory. Freshness runs through it as well. Love the fruit at the end. Drink now [till 2025+]. Score: 92 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)

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GREECE – RED WINE

THALIA SYRAH/KOTSIFALI 2018PGI Crete The popular Cretan blend of Syrah and the indigenous Kotsifali makes expressive, soft wines with layered red fruit, earth and spice notes. You can expect an easy-drinking wine with excellent balance and zest. This is a lithe style of red that will pair with grilled lamb or barbecued ribs.

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ITALY – WHITE WINE

ABRUZZO

FERZO ABRUZZO PECORINO SUPERIORE 2019DOP(Citra)Expect a bright, intense wine with impressive zest and depth. Look for tropical fruit with apple and mineral. Sip, or pair with grilled seafood or pork.

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VENETO

ZENATO SAN BENEDETTO LUGANA 2019DOCMade with Trebbiano di Lugana (a.k.a. Verdicchio), this floral wine was grown in vineyards surrounding the picturesque Lake Garda. Expect fresh apple, orange citrus and some tropical fruit tones. This style is a gorgeous sipping wine, but it will also partner with a wide variety of dishes including grilled chicken, turkey, seafood, or pasta with olive oil or a light cream sauce.

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PORTUGAL – RED WINE

QUINTA DOS TERMOS TINTO 2016DOC Beira Interior TASTING NOTE: This blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Trincadeira offers pretty, floral aromas and ripe cherry and strawberry flavours, with plenty of ripe tannin and fresh acidity. A good value and quite an approachable style that will be great for grilled steak, ribs or burgers. (Vintages panel, Sept. 2019)

[The Wine Masters Challenge did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Wine Masters Chal-lenge, 2019)

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VALE D MARIA RUFO RED 2017DOC Douro TASTING NOTE: Good structure and presence in this Touriga Nacional-led blend. Dark fruit, vanilla and spice, with a long finish and fine food-friendly acidity. A wine for barbecued ribs, pork, burgers or steak. (Vintages panel, Sept. 2019)

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SPAIN – WHITE WINE

GARCIARÉVALO FINCA TRES OLMOS LIAS VERDEJO 2018Vegan, DO RuedaTASTING NOTE: Elder flower and jasmine – Fine texture, creamy, herbaceous hint and vibrant pithy style. Fine, bold wine. Score: 93 (International Wine Challenge, 2019)

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TENUTA SETTE PONTI CROGNOLO 2017IGT ToscanaTASTING NOTE: A balanced and fresh red for the hot 2017 vintage with medium body, fine tannins and plenty of currants, blackberries and blueberries on the finish. Drink or hold. Score: 94 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)

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VENETO

GIUSEPPE CAMPAGNOLA AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2015DOCGTASTING NOTE: A beautifully crafted and focused red with dark-berry and walnut character. Full- bodied and very polished with a deep, silky tannin structure and a long, long finish. Drink or hold. Score: 95 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Jan. 22, 2019)

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LEBANON – RED WINE

CHÂTEAU KSARA RÉSERVE DU COUVENT 2017*Bekaa ValleyTASTING NOTE: This is from Lebanon’s largest, oldest winery (they celebrated their 160th year in 2017). The 2017 version of this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah offers dark fruit framed by earth, mineral and spice. Pair with grilled lamb. (Vintages panel, Aug. 2019)

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SPAIN – WHITE WINE CONT’D

VIÑA CARTIN ALBARIÑO 2019DO Rias Baixas Viña Cartin was founded in 1980 and sources its wines from vines that average over 30 years of age. Expect this example to be vibrant and fresh and reflect intense ripe apple, pear, peach and melon notes, with an herbal undertone.

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SPAIN – RED WINE

MONASTERIO DE LAS VIÑAS RESERVA GARNACHA/TEMPRANILLO/CARIÑENA 2014DOP CariñenaTASTING NOTE: You’d not believe the structural components of such a red blend from Cariñena ... try one in its still austere youth, store one away and come back again for that second bottle in no less than five years. You will be amazed at the transfor-mation and the ability to survive. Crunchy fruit and dry, long-chained tannins. One of Spain’s hidden secrets. Drink: 2020-2027. Score: 88 (Michael Godel, winealign.com, May 1, 2019)

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SPAIN – ROSÉ WINE

LÓPEZ DE HEREDIA VIÑA TONDONIA GRAN RESERVA ROSÉ 2010 DOCa RiojaTASTING NOTE: López de Heredia ages this rosé before release. Tim Matthews only recently reviewed the 2009, awarding it 93 points and calling it distinctive and unique “... [with] tangy acidity and light, firm tannins ... plenty of structure for food ... Orange peel, tarragon, iodine and beeswax ... dried cherry and tangerine flavors” (winespectator.com, March 31, 2020). Matthews suggested a drinking window extending through 2029.

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WHITE WINECANADA – ONTARIO n 469445 CLOSSON CHASE K.J. WATSON VINEYARD PINOT GRIS 2018 7 Page 29 $22.95 n 520668 CREW FLAGSHIP CHARDONNAY 2017 7* Page 29 $19.95 n 80234 FEATHERSTONE BLACK SHEEP RIESLING 7 Page 30 $18.95 n 164491 FIELDING UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 7 Page 30 $15.95 n 1578 FLAT ROCK TWISTED WHITE 7 Page 30 $17.95 n 136010 PELEE ISLAND WINERY LATE HARVEST RIESLING 2017 7 Page 30 $15.95 n 389767 THE FOREIGN AFFAIR CONSPIRACY BIANCO 2018 7 Page 30 $17.95 n 425322 WESTCOTT LILLIAS CHARDONNAY 2019 7 Page 30 $24.95USA – CALIFORNIA n 420943 CHALK HILL ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2018 Page 32 $29.95 n 418301 CLINE ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2018 Page 32 $24.95 n 547166 DRY CREEK VINEYARD FUMÉ BLANC 2018 Page 32 $26.95 n 14973 SUBMISSION CHARDONNAY 2017 Page 32 $19.95USA – OREGON n 15588 DEL RIO ROGUE VALLEY VIOGNIER 2018* Page 33 $21.95CHILE n 99309 LEYDA GARUMA SINGLE VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018 Page 35 $16.95AUSTRALIA n 368274 DANDELION VINEYARDS TWILIGHT OF THE ADELAIDE HILLS CHARDONNAY 2018 Page 36 $20.95NEW ZEALAND n 630558 BABICH BLACK LABEL ESTATE GROWN CHARDONNAY 2018 Page 37 $19.95 n 677450 DOG POINT SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019 Page 37 $26.95 n 391987 MIDDLE-EARTH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019 Page 37 $18.95 n 13901 VILLA MARIA TAYLORS PASS SINGLE VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018 Page 38 $29.95FRANCE – ALSACE n 906016 PIERRE SPARR ALTENBOURG RIESLING 2017 Page 38 $19.95FRANCE – BORDEAUX n 12175 CHÂTEAU LAMOTHE-GUIGNARD 2014 (375 mL) Page 38 $27.95FRANCE – BURGUNDY n 14751 DENIS DUTRON LES VIGNES DU CHÂTEAU POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2018 Page 38 $30.95 n 524959 DOMAINE BÈGUE-MATHIOT VAILLONS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2015 Page 38 $34.95FRANCE – LOIRE n 107128 DOMAINE DU PRÉ BARON SAUVIGNON BLANC TOURAINE 2018 Page 39 $18.95 n 390625 DOMAINE LA HAUTE FÉVRIE MUSCADET SÈVRE ET MAINE SUR LIE 2018 4 Page 39 $16.95FRANCE – MIDI n 462457 PAUL MAS RÉSERVE MARSANNE 2018 Page 39 $13.95GERMANY – NAHE n 15360 SCHLOSSGUT DIEL NAHESTEINER RIESLING TROCKEN 2018 Page 43 $25.95GREECE n 984864 DOMAINE COSTA LAZARIDI AMETHYSTOS BLANC 2019 Page 43 $21.95 n 15375 DOULOUFAKIS ENOTRIA WHITE 2018 Page 43 $13.95ITALY – ABRUZZO n 573683 FERZO ABRUZZO PECORINO SUPERIORE 2019 Page 44 $17.95ITALY – VENETO n 707158 ZENATO SAN BENEDETTO LUGANA 2019 Page 44 $19.95SPAIN n 218354 GARCIARÉVALO FINCA TRES OLMOS LIAS VERDEJO 2018 Page 45 $13.95 n 14057 VIÑA CARTIN ALBARIÑO 2019 Page 46 $18.95

RED WINECANADA – ONTARIO n 247882 HENRY OF PELHAM FAMILY TREE RED 2017 7 Page 31 $18.95 n 591313 MALIVOIRE GAMAY 7 Page 31 $19.95 n 12834 RIVERVIEW CELLARS PINOT NOIR 2017 7 Page 31 $17.15CANADA – n 626325 OSOYOOS LAROSE LE GRAND VIN 2016 6 Page 31 $51.95 BRITISH COLUMBIAUSA – CALIFORNIA n 25304 CHATEAU ST. JEAN MERLOT 2017 Page 33 $19.95 n 479089 CRAFTWORK PINOT NOIR 2016 Page 33 $26.95 n 369959 EDNA VALLEY VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 Page 33 $22.95 n 457184 HAHN SLH PINOT NOIR 2017 Page 33 $49.95 n 361915 IRONSTONE PETITE SIRAH 2016 Page 33 $17.95 n 451351 LEESE-FITCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 Page 34 $19.95 n 213017 MICHAEL DAVID PETITE PETIT 2018 Page 34 $29.95 n 14418 PEDRONCELLI BARREL SELECT SONOMA CLASSICO 2017 Page 34 $25.95 n 708982 STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS ARTEMIS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 Page 34 $89.95 n 330241 STERLING MERLOT 2016 Page 34 $36.95


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Flagship Exclusives

We’re bringing you even more. Online and in some of our larger stores you’ll find a bigger, better selection of top products. Look for this ad every two weeks, where we’ll tell you about our latest collection of Flagship Exclusives, then stop in to see for yourself, or order at lcbo.com/ vintages or through our app.

Shop online or visit our largest stores for this exciting expanded collection of premium Vintages products.

ARMAND DE BRIGNAC ACE OF SPADES BRUT ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE AC, Champagne, France

Layers of ripe raspberry and black cherry fruit, star anise and orange peel.

92 points (Alison Napjus, winespectator.com, Nov. 15, 2017)

Rich & Complex750 mL (XD) $499.95 2

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HOWELL MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California

Bright red fruit and acidity paired with power and concentration. Elegant and complex.

93 points (Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, Sept. 1, 2018)

Full-bodied & Firm750 mL (XD) $122.95 2

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SEGHESIO CORTINA ZINFANDEL 2016Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California

Boysenberry and blueberry accented by dried flowers, warm earth, garrigue and loads of spiciness. Drink 2020-2030.

92+ points (Erin Brooks, robertparker.com, Dec. 19, 2019)

Full-bodied & Smooth750 mL (XD) $61.95 2

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Quantities are limited. For product inventory and full tasting notes, visit lcbo.com/vintages*Late arrival. Product may not be available at release time.


TORONTO Summerhill & Yonge • Queen’s Quay at Cooper St. • Laird Dr. south of Eglinton • Bloor & Royal York Rd. • Bayview Village (Bayview & Sheppard) • Avenue Rd. south of Wilson • Bay & Bloor (Manulife Centre)

SAN POLINO BRUNELLO DI MONTACINO 2015DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

Citrus and red cherry, with roasted herbs, incense and spice.

95 points (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)


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SAN SISTO RISERVA VERDICCHIO CASTELLI DI JESI CLASSICO 2016DOCG, Marche, Italy(Fazi Battaglia)

Fresh and fruity white with sliced pear and pineapple flavours.


Full-bodied & Rich750 mL (XD) $28.95 2

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NATIV BICENTO IRPINIA CAMPI TAURASINI 2016DOC, Campania, Italy

Expect impressive dark fruit and a well-balanced, integrated sweetness in this 100% Aglianico.

97 points (Luca Maroni, lucamaroni.com, Sept. 17, 2019)

Full-bodied & Firm750 mL (M) $42.95 2

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LA SERENA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2015DOCG, Tuscany, Italy(Mantengoli)

Dark cherry and floral aromas with undertones of citrus and dried lavender.



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DEVIL’S CORNER SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018* Tasmania, Australia(Tamar Ridge)

Expressive and bright, with snappy citrus and tropical notes and impressive herbal aromas. Pair with grilled squid.

Aromatic & Flavourful750 mL (XD) $24.95 2

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VINS AUVIGUE SOLUTRÉ POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2018AP, Burgundy, France

Gentle and creamy with good texture and freshness. Bright and long.

91 points (Anne Krebiehl, MW, Wine Enthusiast, Aug. 1, 2020)

Full-bodied & Rich750 mL (XD) $47.95 2

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MARKUS MOLITOR BERNKASTELER BADSTUBE GREEN CAPSULE RIESLING AUSLESE 2016Prädikatswein, Mosel, Germany

Fresh and flinty, with bright fruit and wet slate. Long and fine, with good ripeness and concentration.

96 points (Stephan Reinhardt, robertparker.com, March 29, 2018)

Aromatic & Flavourful750 mL (MS) $72.95 2

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TENUTA BUON TEMPO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2015DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

Dried strawberries, blackberries and light cloves. Tight and rich.



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GRANJA REMELLURI GRAN RESERVA 2011Labastida de Alava, DOCa Rioja, Spain

Dark berry, rosemary and white truffle. Great length and structure.

97 points (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Jan. 18, 2018)

Medium-bodied & Fruity750 mL (XD) $99.95 2

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Among our recent releases are these four fine Scotch and Irish whiskies that collectively embody centuries of distilling history and expertise. Each of these handcrafted works of art would make a fine end to a lazy summer day – sip them neat or on the rocks after dinner while admiring the sunset.

These and other fine whiskies are available at select LCBO locations, or shop the full collection online.lcbo.com/whiskyshop


THE IRISHMAN 12-YEAR-OLD SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEYThis silky-smooth unchillfiltered Irish whiskey is matured in first-fill, flame-charred Bourbon barrels and features baking spices, plum and malt. Walsh Whiskey crafts just 6,000 bottles or fewer each year; each one is numbered by batch as a mark of quality.

582452 700 mL $89.95

LAGAVULIN DISTILLERS EDITION ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY Crafted for more than 200 years, Lagavulin is considered by many to be the pinnacle of Islay single malts. This rare special edition, double-matured in ex-Pedro Ximenez casks, is smoky, with a raisiny sweetness.

503060 750 mL $159.95

CRAGGANMORE 12-YEAR-OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKYCragganmore was founded in 1869 by John Smith, a former manager of The Macallan and The Glenlivet who was considered the most experienced distiller of his day. One of Speyside’s most complex malts, this features layered flavours of malt, herb and nut, with hints of smoke and sandalwood. Enjoy neat.

192732 750 mL $99.95

TOMATIN 14-YEAR-OLD PORTWOOD HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKYTomatin has been distilling whisky in the Scottish Highlands since 1897 using the soft water of the Alt-na-Frith stream. This whisky is aged in casks that held Tawny Port for close to 50 years, resulting in luscious flavours of fruitcake, cigar, chocolate and red fruit. Enjoy neat or over ice.

435834 750 mL $110.40

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White WinesBONTERRA CHARDONNAYOrganic wine, Mendocino County, California342436 (XD) 750 mL $19.95NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

BOSCHENDAL 1685 CHARDONNAYWO Western Cape, South Africa367698 (XD) 750 mL $15.95NOW $13.95 Save $2.00

FEATHERSTONE BLACK SHEEP RIESLINGVQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario80234 (M) 750 mL $18.95NOW $17.95 Save $1.00

FEATHERSTONE CANADIAN OAK CHARDONNAYVQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario149302 (XD) 750 mL $21.95NOW $20.95 Save $1.00

FLAT ROCK CHARDONNAYVQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario286278 (XD) 750 mL $19.95NOW $18.95 Save $1.00

LA CREMA SONOMA COAST CHARDONNAYSonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California962886 (XD) 750 mL $29.95NOW $27.95 Save $2.00

MER SOLEIL SILVER UNOAKED CHARDONNAYMonterey County, California(Wagner Family of Wine)220343 (XD) 750 mL $24.95NOW $22.45 Save $2.50

OYSTER BAY SAUVIGNON BLANCMarlborough, South Island, New Zealand316570 (XD) 750 mL $19.95NOW $16.95 Save $3.00

SIDEWOOD CHARDONNAYAdelaide Hills, South Australia186346 (XD) 750 mL $18.95NOW $16.95 Save $2.00

VINELAND ESTATES ELEVATION ST. URBAN VINEYARD RIESLINGSt. Urban Vineyard, VQA Niagara Escarpment, Ontario38117 (M) 750 mL $19.95NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

Red Wines7 DEADLY ZINS OLD VINE ZINFANDELLodi, California59311 (D) 750 mL $24.95NOW $21.95 Save $3.00

CATENA MALBECMendoza, Argentina478727 (XD) 750 mL $19.95NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

CATHEDRAL CELLAR CABERNET SAUVIGNONWO Western Cape, South Africa(KWV)328567 (XD) 750 mL $17.95NOW $15.95 Save $2.00

FEATHERSTONE RED TAIL MERLOTVQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario131540 (XD) 750 mL $19.95NOW $18.95 Save $1.00

KAIKEN MALBECLuján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina58339 (XD) 750 mL $15.95NOW $13.95 Save $2.00

LIBERTY SCHOOL CABERNET SAUVIGNONPaso Robles, California(Hope Family Wines)738823 (D) 750 mL $22.95NOW $20.95 Save $2.00

PENFOLDS KOONUNGA HILL SHIRAZ/CABERNETSouth Australia285544 (XD) 750 mL $19.95NOW $17.45 Save $2.50

RODNEY STRONG SONOMA COUNTY CABERNET SAUVIGNONSonoma County, California226944 (XD) 750 mL $27.95NOW $24.95 Save $3.00


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CONCHA Y TORO WINEMAKER’S LOT 148 CARMENÈRELas Pataguas Vineyard, Rapel Valley, Chile30957 (XD) 750 mL REG. $18.95NOW $15.95Save $36 on a case of 12

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DILLON’S VERMOUTHNiagara, Ontario571133 (S) 750 mL $19.95NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

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TOM GORE CABERNET SAUVIGNONCalifornia451336 750 mL $19.95NOW $17.95 Save $2.00


FEATURE STORIES• The New World’s best signatures• Wines for Argentine asado

WINES OF THE MONTHASTROLABE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand (10421)

AMBROGIO E GIOVANNI FOLONARI NOZZOLE CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2015DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (11109)

HAND-PICKED GIFTSSHANNON RIDGE HIGH ELEVATION CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017Lake County, California (16182)

In our next catalogue...August 8, 2020

Prices not available at press time.


good to know• All products in this catalogue can be ordered online at

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CELLIER DES DAUPHINS RÉSERVE 2018 AC Côtes du Rhône, France

The stylized dolphins on the crest of this bottle are apt images for this fun-loving wine. Spirited aromas of flowers, garrigue, spice and forest floor frolic with red and blue fruit and sweet vanilla oak to create a wine that’s both super-drinkable and authentic.

14081 (XD) 750 mL

$16.95 2Full-bodied & Smooth

97 points (Decanter World Wine Awards)FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGE 40.


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A complex, high-scoring Shiraz.

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FOOD FRIENDLY · 2020-08-11 · 33258_Vin.Jul25_CV ENG.indd 1 2020-06-24 6:42 PM. Vibrant and fruity EL ESTECO MALBEC 2017 Calchaquí Valley, Argentina 113191 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 2