My top three enjoyed wines in October 2012

I always find it interesting looking at the list of wine reviewed over the last month. Once again a few wines priced around the $20.00 mark end up delivering the most bang for the money. Here are few examples of some wines which did not make my top three list but could easily have been; Canonica A. Cerreto Chianti Classico 2008 from Italy – another well made Sangiovese wine, Artezin Zinfandel 2010 from California – elegant and peppery style zin, Altocedro Reserva Malbec 2009, Uco Valley from Argentina – a rich Malbec with great texture and finally Chateau Montelena Nappa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 From California – a young Cabernet that will only get better over the next few years. When it is released here in Ontario, I will definitely buy again. Here are the wines which made my top three list;
 

My top three wines in October

1-Castellani Filicheto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2009, Docg, Tuscany, Italy

http://paulnjoywine.blogspot.ca/2012/10/castellani-filicheto-vino-nobile-di.html

Not the most high scoring wine, but by far the most enjoyable and easy to enjoy wine when considering the incredible value that this delicious wine represents. This is a classic style of Sangiovese based wines, where great production work was done both at the vineyard and at the winery. Needless to say I went back to purchase again, awesome wine.
 

2-Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

http://paulnjoywine.blogspot.ca/2012/10/villa-maria-cellar-selection-sauvignon.html

What’s not to like with this Sauvignon Blanc, incredibly refreshing loaded with vibrant flavours. A classic and well balanced New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc at a fair price.



3-Alain Jaune & Fils Terrasses de Montmirail Gigondas 2009, Rhône, France

http://paulnjoywine.blogspot.ca/2012/10/alain-jaune-fils-terrasses-de.html

Another excellent wine from Alain Jaune & Fils. My favourite blends from the Rhône region of France, are where Grenache plays a lead role (like in this wine) and where Mourvèdre plays a very minor role (under 5%) by adding complexity and color. But in this Gigondas, there is no Mourvèdre, and it works for me.