John's Blend No. 38 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia
The 2012 vintage of the Individual Selection No. 35 from John Glaetzer is concentrated flavours of cherry and raspberry jam in this robust red. It's dry but loaded with flavour. Toasted and roasted black fruit and tarry toasty oak. After fermentation is completed in new French hogshead barrels, this wine was matured in those barrels for 40 months. Pair with rare filet mignon.
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2015-2020
- Price: $39.95
- Score: 92/100
- LCBO: 927640
Viña Ventisquero Queulat Carmenère 2012
Maipo Valley, Chile
Blackberry and purple plum depth on the palate of this Single Vineyard Gran Reserva red wine; it's also juicy, full-bodied and smooth. Terrific pleasure in the glass. Open it tonight with some pizza. Notes of black pepper and spice on the finish. Pair with grilled pork chops.
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2014-2019
- Price: $15.95
- Score: 89/100
- LCBO: 243386
Flat Rock Unplugged Chardonnay 2014
Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
Clean and crisp with notes of green apple and lime zest. Great acidity for fresh seafood. Unplugged references the fact that this wine was not oak aged.
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2014-2017
- Price: $16.95
- Score: 87/100
- LCBO: 68015
Catena Alamos Chardonnay 2014
Mendoza, Argentina
A buttery, rich Argentine white wine made from the classic Chardonnay grape. Terrific price for this value and taste. Pair with fried chicken.
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2016-2019
- Price: $14.95
- Score: 88/100
- LCBO: 448761
Domaine Des Carteresses Tavel Rosé 2015
Rhone A.C., France
Field fresh raspberries greet you on the nose followed by some watermelon and red grapefruit. This is truly liquid refreshment, with a lovely sunset thrown into the glass as extra. This is a wide-ranging and all-embracing rose that will please many people, but especially you.
- Alcohol: 13%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: $18.95
- Price: $18.95
- Score: 92/100
- LCBO: 739474