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An intense deep red cherry color. The bouquet is clean and complex. Its exhibits pepper, leather, fruits and woody aromas. The palate is well constituted and nicely structured. The tannins are present and drive us to a nice final. Oxygen for 30 minutes before serving.

Will be an excellent pairing with grilled and roasted red meats, sausage, pork, rice meals, vegetable and medium cheese.

Serving temperature: 16 - 18 ° C.
Ready to drink now or cellar until 2009.

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 A nice ruby color. The bouquet exhibits savages fruits, spices, chocolate, vanilla and woody aromas. On the palate, a good and vivid acidity, medium tannins. This wine has a long final of red fruits and tobacco flavors.

Will be an excellent pairing with grilled and roasted red meats and tomato sauce pastas.

Serving temperature: 16 - 18 ° C.
Ready to drink now or cellar until 2013.

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The color is salmon pink. The bouquet is of wild strawberries, melon and very fruity and floral. The palate is full of juicy red berry fruit flavor like strawberries and raspberries.
A soft and approachable rosé.

Will be an excellent pairing with seafood, salads and pastas. Will be also an excellent and hard to beat aperitif.

Serving temperature: 8 - 10 ° C. I personally prefer it served at 6 - 8 ° C.
Ready to drink now.

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A beautiful spicy and warm wine from the Portugal.

The color is ruby. The nose exhibits cherries, spices, cinnamon, pepper and mint aromas. The mount is full with decent tannins. Decant for 30 minutes before serving.

Hard to find equivalent for $10.

Will be an excellent match with roasted meats and poultry or with moderate cheeses. Drink during your meal.

Serving temperature: 15 - 16 ° C.
Ready to drink now or cellar until 2012.

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A harmonious and affordable Gros Manseng Sauvignon wine from Alain Brumont.

The color is greenish yellow. The nose exhibits grapefruit, papaya, citrus and exotic fruits aromas. The mount is full and refreshing thanks to the freshness of the Gros Manseng and to the Sauvignon aromas. A nice and refreshing wine to add to your summer list.

Will be an excellent match with fresh summer salads, fatty fish or simply as aperitif.

Serving temperature: 8 - 10 ° C.
Ready to drink now or cellar until 2011.

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The new edition of the SAQ Cellier magazine is now available. The Spain and Portugal are on the spot within this edition. Here are some wines from Spain that worth a look:

Wines from Spain:
Alto 2004, Bodegas Aalto, $52.00
Code SAQ 10860864, 750 ml.

Salmos 2005, priorat d.o.c., Miguel Torres, $29.95
Code SAQ 10857690, 750 ml.

For those with more budget:

Aalto PS 2004, Bodegas Aalto, $119.00
Code SAQ 10860872, 750 ml.

Dalmau 2003, Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta, $94.00
Code SAQ 10857577, 750 ml.

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A nice choice for the summer season. The color is straw yellow. The nose exhibits fruity aromas like grapefruit and pineapple and floral aromas. The mouth highlights fruity and vanilla flavors.

This Pinot blanc is refreshing and fruity with a fresh, vibrant and clean finish.

Will be an excellent match with salmon grilled halibut, fresh oysters and steamed mussels or as aperitif.

Serving temperature: 10-12 ° C.
Ready to drink now or cellar until 2011.

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This is an elegant wine without a doubt. The color is intense ruby. The nose exhibits berries, spices and tobacco aromas. The round and full mount combines nicely the structure of the Sangiovese and of the Cabernet Sauvignon and also the taste of the Merlot. A nice refreshing wine with silky tannins.

Will be an excellent match with your roast beef and other roasted or grilled red meats.

The 2006 vintage is reaching the SAQ (in Quebec) this week. Hopefully the 2006 will be as generous than the 2005. Talking of the 2005, there is still few bottles available in store.

Serving temperature: 16-17 ° C.
Ready to drink now but will reach its full potential after 2009.

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Definitively one of the summer sensations.

A nice and intense rosé cherry color wine. The nose exhibits wildberries fruits aromas, strawberry, and raspberry. A fruity and floral wine. The mount will charm you with fruity and floral flavors. A nice and refreshing wine.

A good and affordable wine. This Borsao Rosado will please at any time for your happy hours and by the pool.

This rosé pairs well with grilled poultry. Will also be an excellent match with your BBQ meals like pork burger with sundry tomatoes and feta cheese.

Serving temperature: 9 ° C.
Ready to drink now.

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A nice and intense red purple color wine. The nose exhibits oak, vanilla and spices aromas. The mount is obviously rich in fruits with blackberry, chocolate, cinnamon and licorice. A fruity wine with a refreshing acidity and nice tannins.

A good and affordable wine. Will pleased at any time.

This Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with grilled and roasted beef, roast duck and poultry. Will also be an excellent match with your BBQ meals.

Serving temperature: 15-17 ° C.
Ready to drink now or cellar for 3 to 4 years.