Saturday, November 28, 2009
GPCi for Dec 5th 2009 release at the LCBO
US (California)
Conundrum (Non Vintage)- $24.95
GPCi - I was first introduced to this amazing and surprising white by Jim M. This wine used to be around the $35 a few years back and now it's where it should be. An excellent wine for sea food and salad.
Argentina (Mendoza)
2006 La Mascota Cab Sauv - $17.95
GPci - from the review seems like a very nice Cab Sauv for day-to-day.
2007 Catena Merlot - $19.95
GPCi - if you liked their Cab Sauv and you like Merlot, this one is definitely for you. A very good Merlot for an affordable price
2006 Zolo Reserva Malbec - $16.95
JM=90 ; 2011-2018
GPCi - Great review by Dr. J and the price for such a good Malbec is very attractive. I find Malbec to be an excellent companion for the winter.
2008 Los Clop Malbec - $10.95 (Must Try!)
GPCi - speaking of value. Good Malbec for $11 - worth the "risk". You know the trick by now - buy one and if you like it, go for a case.
Chile (Aconcagua)
2008 Errazuriz Aconcagua Costa Single Vinyard Sauv Blanc - $15.95
JM=90
GPCi - Had this wine (earlier vintage) in Chile. Very good value Sauv Blanc. I like the fact that it's different from the NZ Sauv Blanc. More variety... :)
Chile (Limari)
2007 Tabali Reserva Especial Chardonnay - $18.95
GPCi - we talked about Tabali before. Buy this Chardonnay, you won't be disappointed with a nice creamy sauce dish.
Chile (Rapel)
2008 Canepa Reserva Privada Carmenere - $14.95
GPCi - I would have this Carmenere tête-à-tête with the Catena Merolt and "let the games begin...". The difference will be noticeable but so will be the similarity.
Chile (Puente Alto)
2006 Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cab Sauv - $69.95
JM=95 ; until 2036
GPCi - for the deep pockets and for the cellar. I've been collecting this wine since 2001. A consistent 95+ by RP and WS. It's a top Bordeaux wine made in Chile (by Bordeaux imported vines). This is an absolutely outstanding wine. If you decide to spend $70 over a bottle of wine for the coming holidays and you're debating between this one and a $70 Bordeaux bottle, I'd say go with the Don Melchor.
Australia (Clare Valley)
2008 Petaluma Hanlin Hill Riesling - $21.95
Winefront.com.au = 95 ; now-2020+
GPCi - I love the Rieslings from Australia because they are so different from all other Rieslings. Petaluma is a "safe bet" wine producer and with such review I'd buy at least 2 bottles.
Australia (South)
2006 Penfold's Bin 389 Cab/Shiraz - $37.95
JH=96 ; now-2036
GPCi - I started collecting the Bin 389 since 2002 (it wasn't that expensive then...). Never failed. An excellent blend that can be cellared for many years and therefore makes if a smart buy.
2005 St. Henry's Shiraz - $74.95
WS=95 ; 2011-2020
GPCi - Now this is a significant jump in price. I bought previous vintages for ~$40 a bottle. Although this is top of the line Shiraz, I think $75 is a bit too much. I'd skip and buy a Don Melchor instead for less.
Austarlia (McLaren Vale)
2005 Pirramimma Shiraz - $19.95
JH = 90 ; until 2015
GPCi - if you follow my blog, you know I never miss an opportunity to buy Pirramimma (Shiraz or Petit Verdot). An absolute delight. can be consumed now or cellared for a few years.
France (Bordeaux)
1995 Chateau Camensac - $54.95
WS = 90 ; until 2010
GPCi - I have one left in my cellar. 1995 was a very good year in Bordeaux. This left bank Bordeaux is no exception. A good use of $55. It's not every day that you can access in Canada to a ready-to-drink 15 year Bordeaux for $55.
2005 Chteau Coulogne - $15.95 (Must Try!)
2006 Chteau Hauchat - $15.00
GPCi - two 2005 Bordeuax for a VERY attractive price. I bet the risk is very low and for a day to day wines these will not disappoint.
France (Rhone-South)
2007 Domaine Grand Veneur Les Champauvins Cote du Rhone Villages - $19.95
RP = 91
GPCi - If you follow my blog for the past 6 months or so, you know that I'm on the hunt for the 2007 wines from the Rhone valley (south). A wine like that with a very supportive review from RP and for $20 is definitely on the "buy list". The "Cote du Rhone Villages" is the higher quality of the Cote du Rhone wines.
Spain (Calatayud)
2007 Atteca Old Vines - $21.95
IWC = 91 ; 100% Garnacha
GPCi - The 2007 vintage was just good when we look at Spain as a whole, HOWEVER, it's outstanding when it comes to this tiny region of Calatayud (not too far from Zaragoza). I visited this region when we made Fusion Spain and saw the amazing Old Vines (between 50-100+ years) at close to 1000 meters above sea level - what a view!
If Garnacha/Grenache is a grape you like, I'd buy 6-12 bottles.
Spain (Jumilla)
2008 Juan Gil Monastrell - $15.95
GPCi - The Juan Gil was introduced to the LCBO a few years ago (not too long ago...) and it is one of the best QPR wines Spain has to offer. Expect a great treat for a more than a fair price. Stock 'em up.
Spain (Montsant)
2007 Cellar de Capcanes Mas Donis Barrica Old Vines - $16.95
JM=90 ; 85% Garnacha and 15% Syrah.
GPCi - Another jem from this relatively new (Nov/2001) region - south and west of Barcelona and inland toward Zaragoza. It looks like a blend Australia would do. Expect dark fruit flavors with herbs and hints of spice (from the Syrah).
Spain (Aragon)
2006 Chapillon Cuvee Harmonie Petit Verdot/Tannat - $14.95 (Must Try!)
JM=90+ ; 2011 - 2020
GPCi - The Blend of Petit Verdot and Tannat got my attention. Then JM review and the fact that it can be cellared for the next 10 years AND all that in a nice $15 package. well.. well... One case at least... :)
Conundrum (Non Vintage)- $24.95
GPCi - I was first introduced to this amazing and surprising white by Jim M. This wine used to be around the $35 a few years back and now it's where it should be. An excellent wine for sea food and salad.
Argentina (Mendoza)
2006 La Mascota Cab Sauv - $17.95
GPci - from the review seems like a very nice Cab Sauv for day-to-day.
2007 Catena Merlot - $19.95
GPCi - if you liked their Cab Sauv and you like Merlot, this one is definitely for you. A very good Merlot for an affordable price
2006 Zolo Reserva Malbec - $16.95
JM=90 ; 2011-2018
GPCi - Great review by Dr. J and the price for such a good Malbec is very attractive. I find Malbec to be an excellent companion for the winter.
2008 Los Clop Malbec - $10.95 (Must Try!)
GPCi - speaking of value. Good Malbec for $11 - worth the "risk". You know the trick by now - buy one and if you like it, go for a case.
Chile (Aconcagua)
2008 Errazuriz Aconcagua Costa Single Vinyard Sauv Blanc - $15.95
JM=90
GPCi - Had this wine (earlier vintage) in Chile. Very good value Sauv Blanc. I like the fact that it's different from the NZ Sauv Blanc. More variety... :)
Chile (Limari)
2007 Tabali Reserva Especial Chardonnay - $18.95
GPCi - we talked about Tabali before. Buy this Chardonnay, you won't be disappointed with a nice creamy sauce dish.
Chile (Rapel)
2008 Canepa Reserva Privada Carmenere - $14.95
GPCi - I would have this Carmenere tête-à-tête with the Catena Merolt and "let the games begin...". The difference will be noticeable but so will be the similarity.
Chile (Puente Alto)
2006 Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cab Sauv - $69.95
JM=95 ; until 2036
GPCi - for the deep pockets and for the cellar. I've been collecting this wine since 2001. A consistent 95+ by RP and WS. It's a top Bordeaux wine made in Chile (by Bordeaux imported vines). This is an absolutely outstanding wine. If you decide to spend $70 over a bottle of wine for the coming holidays and you're debating between this one and a $70 Bordeaux bottle, I'd say go with the Don Melchor.
Australia (Clare Valley)
2008 Petaluma Hanlin Hill Riesling - $21.95
Winefront.com.au = 95 ; now-2020+
GPCi - I love the Rieslings from Australia because they are so different from all other Rieslings. Petaluma is a "safe bet" wine producer and with such review I'd buy at least 2 bottles.
Australia (South)
2006 Penfold's Bin 389 Cab/Shiraz - $37.95
JH=96 ; now-2036
GPCi - I started collecting the Bin 389 since 2002 (it wasn't that expensive then...). Never failed. An excellent blend that can be cellared for many years and therefore makes if a smart buy.
2005 St. Henry's Shiraz - $74.95
WS=95 ; 2011-2020
GPCi - Now this is a significant jump in price. I bought previous vintages for ~$40 a bottle. Although this is top of the line Shiraz, I think $75 is a bit too much. I'd skip and buy a Don Melchor instead for less.
Austarlia (McLaren Vale)
2005 Pirramimma Shiraz - $19.95
JH = 90 ; until 2015
GPCi - if you follow my blog, you know I never miss an opportunity to buy Pirramimma (Shiraz or Petit Verdot). An absolute delight. can be consumed now or cellared for a few years.
France (Bordeaux)
1995 Chateau Camensac - $54.95
WS = 90 ; until 2010
GPCi - I have one left in my cellar. 1995 was a very good year in Bordeaux. This left bank Bordeaux is no exception. A good use of $55. It's not every day that you can access in Canada to a ready-to-drink 15 year Bordeaux for $55.
2005 Chteau Coulogne - $15.95 (Must Try!)
2006 Chteau Hauchat - $15.00
GPCi - two 2005 Bordeuax for a VERY attractive price. I bet the risk is very low and for a day to day wines these will not disappoint.
France (Rhone-South)
2007 Domaine Grand Veneur Les Champauvins Cote du Rhone Villages - $19.95
RP = 91
GPCi - If you follow my blog for the past 6 months or so, you know that I'm on the hunt for the 2007 wines from the Rhone valley (south). A wine like that with a very supportive review from RP and for $20 is definitely on the "buy list". The "Cote du Rhone Villages" is the higher quality of the Cote du Rhone wines.
Spain (Calatayud)
2007 Atteca Old Vines - $21.95
IWC = 91 ; 100% Garnacha
GPCi - The 2007 vintage was just good when we look at Spain as a whole, HOWEVER, it's outstanding when it comes to this tiny region of Calatayud (not too far from Zaragoza). I visited this region when we made Fusion Spain and saw the amazing Old Vines (between 50-100+ years) at close to 1000 meters above sea level - what a view!
If Garnacha/Grenache is a grape you like, I'd buy 6-12 bottles.
Spain (Jumilla)
2008 Juan Gil Monastrell - $15.95
GPCi - The Juan Gil was introduced to the LCBO a few years ago (not too long ago...) and it is one of the best QPR wines Spain has to offer. Expect a great treat for a more than a fair price. Stock 'em up.
Spain (Montsant)
2007 Cellar de Capcanes Mas Donis Barrica Old Vines - $16.95
JM=90 ; 85% Garnacha and 15% Syrah.
GPCi - Another jem from this relatively new (Nov/2001) region - south and west of Barcelona and inland toward Zaragoza. It looks like a blend Australia would do. Expect dark fruit flavors with herbs and hints of spice (from the Syrah).
Spain (Aragon)
2006 Chapillon Cuvee Harmonie Petit Verdot/Tannat - $14.95 (Must Try!)
JM=90+ ; 2011 - 2020
GPCi - The Blend of Petit Verdot and Tannat got my attention. Then JM review and the fact that it can be cellared for the next 10 years AND all that in a nice $15 package. well.. well... One case at least... :)
