NATALIE MACLEAN'S WINES OF THE WEEK

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

Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com Special to CTV News
Published Monday, October 18, 2021 4:29PM EDT

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

Georges Duboeuf Domaine Mont Chavy 2018, Zantho Reserve Zweigelt 2017, Concannon Vineyard Chardonnay 2018, Thirty Bench Small Lot Wood Post Riesling 2018, Quails' Gate Estate Winery Totally Botrytis Affected Optima Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

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OTTAWA -- > Georges Duboeuf Domaine Mont Chavy 2018

Morgon, Beaujolais A.C., France

From Georges Duboeuf, Domaine Mont Chavy 2018 is a dry, medium-bodied and zesty 100% Gamay Noir bright with ripe dark cherry, raspberry, pepper spice, vanilla and flinty flavours vibrant and harmonious on the palate. Tannins are fine and velvety. Enjoy now with roast chicken. Produced by fourth-generation winemakers Franck and Cyrille Chavy along with their father, Henri. The vines are planted in the "Charmes" and "Corcelettes" climates.

Alcohol:12.8%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2021-2027
Vital Vegetarian Pizza Wine
Price: $22.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 276477

Zantho Reserve Zweigelt 2017

Burgenland, Qualitätswein, Austria

From Burgenland, Zantho Reserve 2017 Zweigelt is a rich and elegant medium-bodied red wine with a mouthful of vibrant, cherry and red berry fruit, beautifully balanced with the right amount of acidity. Finishes long and elegant.

Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2019-2025
Voluptuous Veal Wine
Price: $24.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 21141

Concannon Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Monterey County, California, United States

From Monterey County, California, Concannon Vineyard 2018 Chardonnay is a toasty Chard with ripe red apple, lemon curd, peach, butter and nutty flavours creamy on the palate. This wine was aged sur lie in American oak barrels. Founded in 1883, Concannon is the oldest family-run winery in the United States.

Alcohol: 14.6%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2021-2024
Terrific Turkey Wine
Price: $20.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 18620

Thirty Bench Small Lot Wood Post Riesling 2018

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

A gorgeous Niagara Riesling with notes of fresh lime, lemongrass and Granny Smith apple. Zesty, juicy and refreshing. Perfect for seafood and vegetarian dishes.

Alcohol: 10.3%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2020-2028
Calm Curry Wine
Price: $29.95
Score: 95/100
LCBO: 1081417