Natalie MacLean's Wines of the Week - January 18, 2021

Natalie MacLean's Wines of the Week- Jan 18, 2021

Chloe Wines Chardonnay 2017, Marcel Martin Le Droissy 2017, J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2017, Thirty Bench Winemaker's Blend Red 2018, Pillitteri Estates Winery Team Canada Vidal Icewine 2017

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OTTAWA -- > Chloe Wines Chardonnay 2017

California, United States

A buttery, rich, full-bodied Californian Chardonnay with notes of golden apple and toasted almond. Pair with roast chicken.

Alcohol: 14.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2019-2022
Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine
Price: $17.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 392597

Marcel Martin Le Droissy 2017

Vouvray, Loire A.C., France

An off-dry Vouvray Chenin Blanc with a lovely nose of ripe peach, white florals and mineral notes. So completely spring-fresh. Ripe peach, quince and white florals on the palate as well matched with a vibrant acidity. Balanced right across the board. Chill and enjoy with mildly-spiced seafood dishes.

Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2019-2022
Scrumptious Seafood Wine
Price: $17.95
Score: 88/100
LCBO:556555

J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2017

Paso Robles, California, United States

From Paso Robles, an 86% Merlot and 14% Malbec blend plushy with ripe plum, chocolate, ripe dark berry, blueberry, juicy, savoury and spicy on the palate. The wine was matured for 12 months in American oak barrels. Pour with grilled veal chops.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2021-2024
Plush Pork Wine
Price: $13.95
Score: 88/100
LCBO: 10459

Thirty Bench Winemaker's Blend Red 2018

Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

A full-bodied Niagara red wine blend with enticing aromas of dark cherry, blackberry and vanilla smoke. The vines for this Bordeaux-style blend grow on the Niagara Escarpment Produced by winemaker, Emma Garner who won Winemaker of the Year at the 2015 Ontario Wine Awards. Enjoy now or cellar for a few years.

Alcohol: 13.2%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2020-2025
Luscious Lamb Wine
Price: $24.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 320986