Hello to all my wine friends,
Looking at this New Release (NR) what grabbed my attention, both as a fan of Malbec and Luigi Bosca wines is the Luigi Bosca Single Vineyard Malbec 2008 (074922) at $21.95 it is worth buying a few, two low alcohol Riesling (more on that in the next paragraph), for any fans of Gran Reserva, consider Carlos Serres Gran Reserva 2001 (221945) at $27.95 and my splurge this week, Caparzo Brunello Di Montalcino 2005 from Italy (579094) at $39.95 a lighter and spicy style of Brunello. Well let's get started.
Wine pairing for Thanksgiving: If turkey is on your menu for Thanksgiving, trying to satisfy both red and white wine drinkers is often a challenge. Lets start with white wine; there is always a lot going on that plate, the turkey with all the stuffing and gravy, potatoes, vegetables and bread or biscuits. I say lighter wines with no or little oak like these;
* From Germany, Dr. Herman Riesling Kabinett 2008 (189647) at $16.95 a medium dry wine with only 7.5% alcohol, with nice aromatics and mouth watering acidity (This is the third release of this vintage since December of 2010)* A local wine from Ontario is Vineland St. Urban Riesling 2009 (038117) at $19.95 like Dr. Herman this wine is Medium Dry with only 8.4% alcohol;* From Ontario as well, Tawse Sketches of Niagara Chardonnay 2009 (089037) at $19.95 a food friendly Chardonnay; and* A Sauvignon Blanc from last NR is Terravin Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2009 (247205) at $29.95. see my review here: http://paulnjoywine.blogspot.com/2011/09/terravin-single-vineyard-sauvignon.html
Now for red wine drinkers: What you should be looking for is a lighter wine with low tannins, good acidity with more fruit than oak. During this holiday I usually recommend Pinot Noir, lighter Zinfandels, Beaujolais or a mature Rioja like these;
* From Spain, Carlos Serres Gran Reserva 2001 (221945) at $27.95 a mature 10 year old beauty;* From France Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Beaune du Château 1er Cru (901199) at $36.95 a savoury and earthy style of Pinot Noir; and* Another Pinot Noir but from last NR is Red Shot Lane Pinot Noir 2009 from Oregon (242560) at $18.95.
Half size Bottle: I wish there were more half size products at the LCBO. I find them very practical, when you are entertaining, i.e. if your guest(s) are bringing a dessert. I enjoy having different options available to me, like Moscato D'Asti, Ice Wine, Riesling Spätlese or Auslese, Tokaji Aszu, Sauterne and Port. Buying them in a half bottle size is ideal and can serve 4 to 6 people. Same thing for red or white wines, not all wines are available in 375ml, but when they are and it's a wine you enjoy, think about buying a few. Two of these half size bottle to consider in this NR;
* W. & J. Graham's Quinta Dos Malvedos Vintage Port 2001 from Portugal (236836) 375ml at $25.95; and* Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszu 2006 from Hungary (972836) 250ml at $19.95 to paired with pumpkin pie.
My top three wines of this release;
1-Caparzo Brunello Di Montalcino 2005 from Italy (579094) at $39.95
2-Luigi Bosca Single Vineyard Malbec 2008 from Argentina (074922) at $21.95
3-Domaine Gille Les Brûlées Nuits-Saint-Georges 2008 from France (240408) at $43.95
My top three wines for value;
1-Dr. Herman Riesling Kabinett 2008 from Germany (189647) at $16.95
2-Luigi Bosca Single Vineyard Malbec 2008 from Argentina (074922) at $21.95
3-Domaine les Yeuses les Épices Syrah 2008 from France (177584) at $14.95
These wines did not make my shopping list but are worth considering;
Red Wines;
1-E. Guigal Croze-Hermitage 2007 from France (704908) at $24.95
2-Domaine les Yeuses les Épices Syrah 2008 from France (177584) at $14.95
3-Pérez Cruz Limited Edition Syrah 2009 from Chile (589812) at $19.95
4-Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 from California (246900) at $46.95
5-Stag's Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 from California (996405) at $49.95
6-Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor 2008 from Argentina (640938) at $16.95
7-Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Beaune du Château 1er Cru from France (901199) at $36.95
8-Domaine Gille Les Brûlées Nuits-Saint-Georges 2008 from France (240408) at $43.95
9-Marchesi Di Barolo Barolo 2005 from Italy (168179) at $34.95
White Wines;
1-Yalumba FDW Chardonnay 2008 from Australia (244384) at $23.95
2-Château de la Saule Montagny 1er Cru 2009 from France (241273) at $24.95
3-Domaine Hervé Azo Vau De Vey Chablis 1er Cru 2009 from France (240655) at $26.95
Dessert Wine;
1-Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszu 2006 from Hungary (972836) at $19.95 - 375m
My team and I will be back for the next New Release October 15, 2011. There are three NR this month, so................pace yourself.
Cheers
Paul YWG
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