Wine of the Week for Dec 27, 2010

Grooner Gruner Veltliner 2008 - $ 13.10
Style: W3
Austria

This is an up and coming yet classic grape that is often called "gru-vee" and for good reason. Look for light citrus notes with hints of pineapple, green apple and vanilla. The palate shows just a touch of spritz with lemon, grapefruit, pineapple flavours and a peppery close. Good body and very good length, it's crisp, clean, very approachable and a good prospect with cream sauces, stir fry or schnitzel. (LCBO 168625)

Currently 203 LCBO stores have 6 or more bottles (according to on-line database)

Wine of the Week for Dec 13, 2010

D'Arenberg Stump Jump "GSM" 2008 - $ 14.05
Style: R2
South Australia  

GSM is short for Grenache-Shiraz-Merlot. Rich and spicy, with dark chocolate, coffee, and cherry bon-bon aromas. Rather sweetish, thick and juicy, with gobs of spice, blackberry, and dark cherry flavours and subtle tannins. Big and long, it would go nicely with tandoori chicken or anything slathered in BBQ sauce or pour it on vanilla ice cream. (LCBO 173294)

 

Currently 244 LCBO stores have 6 or more bottles (according to on-line database)