Black Forest Cuvee Noir
Baden, Germany
A non-vintage blend of red grapes grown in Baden, Germany's warmest and southernmost winemaking region. Aromas of dark cherry and smoke. Pair with grilled chicken
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2018-2020
Charming Grilled Chicken Wine
Price: $9.95
Score: 86/100
LCBO: 538975
Lantides Neméa Agiorgitiko 2016
Neméa, Peloponnese P.D.O., Greece
From the Neméa wine region, Lantides Neméa 2015 is a juicy, mouth-watering and full-bodied 100% Agiorgitiko red wine with ripe dark plum, dark chocolate and sweet spice flavours on the palate.
Alcohol: 14%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2019-2025
Glorious Game Wine
Price: $18.95
Score: 88/100
LCBO: 286708
Domäne Wachau Terrassen Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2018
Wachau D.A.C., Austria
A classic Gruner Veltliner from Austria with zesty, lime zest, lemongrass, ripe pears and grapefruit flavours savoury, briny on the palate and matched with mouth-watering acidity. Pair with a sautéed, wild-mushroom stuffed pork tenderloin.
Alcohol: 12%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2019-2023
Scrumptious Seafood Wine
Price: $17.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 31534
PondView Estate Winery Bella Terra Chardonnay 2017
Four Mile Creek, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
The 2017 vintage of the Pondview Estate Winery Chardonnay is barrel fermented for 22 months. Aromas of golden apple, crème fraiche and toasty oak. Rich texture with a great finish. Pair with roast chicken.
Alcohol: 14%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2019-2024
Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine
Price: $24.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 347922
Union Forté 2012
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
Taste-wise this is a cross between tawny port and a nutty sherry -- lovely dessert wine! Aromas and flavours of toffee, dry caramel and toasted nuts. Try it with hard cheeses and nuts.
Alcohol: 18%
Sweetness: Sweet
Drink: 2016-2020
Divine Dessert Wine
Price: $17.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 361758
Natalie MacLean's Wines of the Week - July 20, 2020
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Published Monday, July 20, 2020 3:42PM EDT Last Updated Monday, July 20, 2020 3:43PM EDT
Published Monday, July 20, 2020 3:42PM EDT Last Updated Monday, July 20, 2020 3:43PM EDT
Black Forest Cuvee Noir, Lantides Neméa Agiorgitiko 2016, Domäne Wachau Terrassen Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2018, PondView Estate Winery Bella Terra Chardonnay 2017, Union Forté 2012