Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

California, United States

Wine of the week - chateauFresh black plum, dark berry, sweet tobacco and vanilla/mocha flavours on this 2016 vintage Chateau St. Jean 2016. This is a full-bodied, earthy and dry Cabernet Sauvignon from California. Margo Van Staaveren became winemaker and general manager for Chateau St. Jean in August of 2003 and this silky Cab has only become better. Enjoy now with a meat lover's pizza.

 

  • Alcohol: 13.8%
  • Sweetness: Extra Dry
  • Drink: 2019-2024
  • Best Beef Wine
  • Price: $19.95
  • Score: 91/100
  • LCBO: 38034

 

Kaiken Ultra Las Rocas Malbec 2016

Mendoza, Argentina

Wine of the week - kaikenThe Ultra Malbec is Kaiken's flagship Malbec, made by iconic winemaker Aurelio Montes. Liquid delicious, Kaiken's Ultra Las Rocas 2016 is a weighty and smoky Malbec with subtle chocolate, dark berry, savoury herbs and roasted nut flavours on the palate. Lovely balance and long ripe berry and nutty finish. Enjoy now.

 

  • Alcohol: 14.5%
  • Sweetness: Extra Dry
  • Drink: 2019-2023
  • Luscious Lamb Wine  
  • Price: $19.95
  • Score: 92/100
  • LCBO: 50849

 

Lundy Manor Proprietor's Blend 2017

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Wine of the week - lundy

 

 

Kourtaki Retsina Of Attiki 

Greece I.G.P., Greece

Wine of the week - kourtakiLemon Pledge notes with a cedar undertone. Fresh and crisp, but definitely an acquired taste. Not pine resiny as I expected. Pair with any dish with lemon or thyme flavours.

 

 

Dow's Quinta Do Bomfim Vintage Port 2005

Douro D.O.P., Portugal

Wine of the week - dowsRich and luscious flavours of blackberry jam, cassis and pepper spice on this Vintage Port. Pair with chocolate cheesecake.

 

  • Alcohol: 20%
  • Sweetness: Sweet
  • Drink: 2017-2022
  • Divine Dessert Wine
  • Price: $28.95
  • Score: 91/100
  • LCBO:  515544