Wine of the Week for Nov 22, 2010

Montes Classic Series Sauvignon Blanc 2009 - $ 12.95
Style: W2
Chile

There are rich grapefruit, passionfruit aromas here, along with hints of perfume and grass with evident lees. Crisp at the outset, with apple and grapefruit flavours and a slight sour note. Good body and length. Nicely done but the sour aspect may not be for everyone. Try with stuffed peppers or  herbed pork. (LCBO 159954)
Currently 187 LCBO stores have 6 or more bottles (according to on-line database)

Wine of the Week for November 15, 2010

Montgras Carmenere Reserva 2009 - $ 11.95
Style: R2
Chile


Very inviting nose showing sassafras, chocolate, fruit leather and sweet oak. A cool acidity, soft and sweetish with a hint of tannin, ripe blackberry and blackcurrant, finish with a hint of vanilla. Quite full, with very good length. Dangerously gulpable. A good match for anything of the Q or spicy meats. (LCBO 178624)

Currently 151 LCBO stores have 6 or more bottles (according to on-line database)

Santa Rita Reserva Carmenere 2009 - $ 13.95
Style: R2
Chile


Rich dark chocolate, dark berries, traces of plum, cardamom and sweet oak. Fat, rich and juicy with firm tannins, red berries, cherry, smokey oak and dark chocolate on the close. Big, with excellent length. A knife and for with tons of character. Try with game, beef stew or venison. (LCBO 177774)

Currently 160 LCBO stores have 6 or more bottles (according to on-line database)

Wine of the Week November 1, 2010

Skuttlebutt Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon 2008 - $ 14.95
Style: W2
Australia


Look for loads of crushed leaves, ripe grapefruit, chalk, and pyrazine. The palate is rich and full, with racy grapefruit and lemon flavours, hints of gooseberry and grass, and a zesty finish. Very good body and length., sumptuous and well priced and a wonderful partner for full flavoured fish. (LCBO 157867)

Currently 113 LCBO stores have 6 or more bottles (according to on-line database)