Here’s a red you must try before the season ends. Because it’s the most summer berry red I’ve ever experienced. Hails from the north of Spain but reminded me of tasting Beaujolais right out of the vat. More fruity than winey. So refreshing. Fun wine for a tomato, pesto sandwich.
CASTILLO DE MONSERAN 10 GARNACHA, Carinena, Spain 73395 $8.95
ANOTHER ROSE REPORT
Back in May, I told you about my two favourite Rosés of the early releases and now it’s time for a few more. Did you know that Canada is the fastest growing market for Dry Rosé? You’re making history.
TORRES 10 Rosado, ‘Sangre de Toro’, Spain 233437 $11.95
The fruity, strawberry, fun character of Spanish Rosés. Perfect for parties and substantial enough for food. Handy screw cap and friendly price. Perfect.
MARQUES DE CACERES 10 Rosado, Rioja, Spain 622142 $12.95
Caceres has been our most consistent supplier of good dry Rosé and the 2010 vintage is just as tasty and refreshing as the previous years. Also perfect.
TERRES de SAINT LOUIS 10 Rosé, Coteaux Varois en Provence, France 234575 $10.95
Understated at first but becomes more flavourful. Not the traditional rich Provence style but a great value for everyday drinking.
Most of the red wines I drink are in the mid-range, and everyday in style. Sometimes I enjoy a fruity character but my favourites are wines with an earthy quality. Where I feel a connection to a place and experience a little mystery. The harder it is to describe, the more I like the wine.
I’m not saying that these are the best of wines but I find them very nourishing. And mostly affordable. For an earth-to-wine experience check out Mas Donis at Vintages. It’s the 3rd or 4th wine I’ve recommended from this winery tucked away in the hills of Northern Spain.
CELLER de CAPCANES 09 ‘Mas Donis’ 09, Montsant, Spain 208231 $12.95
THE LOW DOWN: A very good release.
Must be the first time I’ve recommended four Aussie wines – white, red and a to-die-for sweet. You’ll find four locals too, big ticket wines for a big night. And Italy is also represented with a foursome. Bargain of the release is a Spanish wine that could become your summer house red. Speaking of summer, my German pick is the ultimate sunny afternoon sipper.
Slainte.
Billy
SPARKLING
wine style: dry sparkling
TENUTA S. ANNA 09 Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italy 216432 $16.95
Easy drinking bubbly in a stylish package. Perfect for parties. Wins the prize for best looking bubbly at this price.
WHITES
wine style: nice & easy white
DOMDECHANT WERNER’SCHES 08 Riesling, Hochheimer Holle, Rheingau, Germany
722413 $18.95
So delicate it almost floats. Suggestions of sweetness but the main show is lovely citrus flavours. Summer breezes never tasted better. Magical. Only 8% alcohol. From a family estate that’s been doing its thing since 1780.
The LCBO Trend Report Tells AllThe recent LCBO report says that ‘People are buying Pinot Noir and Ripasso’. Roughly translated the message is ‘we’d like more people to buy these, and other wines in the $16–$20 range, and not the cheap South American stuff. Please be trendy and support our profits.’
Best item in the beautiful catalogue (very Crate and Barrel) is TORRES Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Coronas Reserva – reduced by $3.00 and selling for $15.95 (#36483). Hefty Cabernet with a sensual side.
In case you’re not clued into the workings of LCBO promotions I suggest you read the fine print on the inside back cover ‘this advertising is paid for by participating suppliers’. It’s no different than all the other fliers.
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