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Rich Chardonnay @ Workingman’s Price

by Kato on September 7, 2011 in Wine Picks with No comments

SantaRitaChile is the current champion of rich Chardonnay at everyday prices. They make it look effortless. And maybe it is – with their perfect climate, high tech wineries and top notch winemakers.

While Chile is happy that we’re buying their wine, they’re less happy about giving it away for low prices. But such is the nature of the worldwide wine surplus. Enjoy the bargains while they last.

Santa Rita Chardonnay is certainly a big babe. Hollywood-style show of richness and glam – nicely balanced with an earthy tang. Wonderful stuff that’s been in almost every edition of my book. An excellent partner for grilled/roasted white meats. Must admit I end up drinking most of the bottle before food. An LCBO best buy.


SANTA RITA 09 CHARDONNAY RESERVA, Chile 348359 $13.75

If I Had A Tapas Bar

by Kato on August 29, 2011 in Wine Picks with 3 Comments

MarquesSpain’s Rueda region produces whites in a refreshing style similar to Sauvignon Blanc, from a grape called Verdejo. It’s a shade more earthy, raunchy. With a strong Mediterranean feeling even though it’s never seen the ocean. Would be my house white if I ran a tapas bar. Check it out with your appetizers.

Marques de Riscal 10 Rueda, Spain 36822 $10.95

When a Dog is Not a Dog!

by Kato on August 18, 2011 in Wine Picks with 2 Comments

LongueDogFrance has produced its share of ‘dog’ wines over the years but here’s a pair that are anything but dogs. The white is a cool dude strutting frank refreshment with style. A Colombard/Chardonnay blend that may remind you of Muscadet, and a lovely lunch somewhere in the French countryside.

The red is in the Cotes du Rhone style – peppery earthy flavours along with refreshing vitality. Very gulpable, very good.

LONGUE-DOG 10 WHITE, VDP d’Oc, France 210161 $11.95

LONGUE-DOG 09 RED, VDP d’Oc, France 210153 $12.95

The Big Dragani

by Kato on August 3, 2011 in Wine Picks with No comments

draganiIf you’re looking for a deal on easy drinking white for your next party head over to the Italian section and look for the big Dragani.

This wine is much improved in the 2010 vintage and scores for refreshment, pleasantness and value. Must warn you that it’s a heavy bottle – may want to ask for a carry-out!
DRAGANI 10 PINOT GRIGIO/TREBBIANO, Abruzzi, Italy 620583 2L/$16.95

Moscato Again

by Kato on July 22, 2011 in Wine Picks with 1 Comment

MoscatoLast month I told you about the Moscato boom in the US and offered a few LCBO recommendations.

Here’s another hit selling for the beautiful price of $9.95. And how could you not like the colourful packaging? Chill, unscrew and let this frothy/sweet,/musky wine wash your cares away.

Moscato is the ultimate, low alcohol, Summer afternoon wine.

BOTTER N/V Moscato, Puglia, Italy 239517 $9.95

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