Looking for a good wine to try this spring? Wine Guy Louis Douville shares some of his top picks from the LCBO.


RED

ALAIN JAUME GRANDE GARRIGUE VACQUEYRAS 2009
Price: $ 22.95

ROSéS

MAS DES BRESSADES CUVéE TRADITION ROSé 2010
Price: $ 13.95
CHâTEAU D'AQUéRIA TAVEL ROSé 2010
375 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95

WHITE

SOLS & SENS CôTES DU RHôNE-VILLAGES LAUDUN 2009
Price: $ 13.95

SPARKLING WHITE

NAVERAN DAMA CAVA 2007
Price: $ 17.95


The "ageablility" of different grape varieties:

WHITES:

  • Botrytized sweet wines like Sauternes
  • German Riesling
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Good quality Chardonnay
  • Sémillon

REDS:

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Nebbiolo
  • Some Pinot noir
  • Sangiovese
  • Syrah / Shiraz
  • Classified Bordeaux
  • Grand Cru Burgundy