Marchesi De' Frescobaldi Campo Ai Sassi Rosso Di Montalcino 2016

Tuscany D.O.C., Italy

Wine of the week - marchesiMade from 100% Sangiovese wine grapes. An elegant pale ruby in the glass this Brunello has bright aromas of wild cherry, dried strawberry, rose petals, ripe red berry, dark chocolate and cake spice flavours on the palate finishing with a citrus zest and great acidity for food. Tannins are still quite firm. Decant one hour prior to pouring with grilled meats.

  • Alcohol: 13.5%
  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Drink: 2019-2025
  • Voluptuous Veal Wine 
  • Price: $22.95
  • Score: 91/100
  • LCBO: 429415

 

Alejandro Fernández Dehesa La Granja 2011

Castilla Y León, Spain

Wine of the week - alejandroProduced by Alejandro Fernández of Pesquera, this is a big, bold and juicy red with a ripe blackberry and smoky nose. More ripe blackberry compote, licorice spice on the palate finishing with earthy, smoky notes. The Tempranillo wine grapes for this robust red are sourced from the Castilla y León wine region.

  • Alcohol: 14.3%
  • Sweetness: Extra Dry
  • Drink: 2021-2030
  • Glorious Game Wine
  • Price: $21.95
  • Score: 91/100
  • LCBO: 192476

 

Tapiz Alta Collection Chardonnay 2016

Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Wine of the week - tapizA rich, creamy Argentina Chardonnay with aromas of golden apple and freshly baked bread. Pair with roasted turkey or chicken.

 

Featherstone Four Feathers 2018

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

Wine of the week - featherLovely and floral, Four Feathers is an off-dry, well-crafted white wine blend of Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay wine grapes. Sweetness and vibrant acidity are at play here with ripe pear, pink grapefruit, cake spice and tropical fruit flavours on the palate. Great value. Enjoy now with a fish tacos, or a grilled pork tenderloin and mango compote.

  • Alcohol: 12%
  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Drink: 2019-2023
  • Cool Creamy Cheese Wine  
  • Price: $14.95
  • Score: 91/100
  • LCBO: 341586

 

Mas Des Bressades 2018

Costières-De-Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France

Wine of the week - masThis is a well-priced, bone-dry Southern Rhone rosé from the Costières De Nîmes produced by Cyril Marès. This newest vintage of Mas des Bressade is produced from Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault grapes. Ripe red berries, cherries with savoury garrigue herb flavours on this mouth-watering rosé. Chill and pair with grilled seafood.