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Chardonnay Boschendal Coastal 1685 2008 | Wine of the Week

Wine of the week last year under the vintage 2007, the Chardonnay Boschendal Coastal 1685 is back to seduce us. True to itself, the vintage 2008 showcases fruits and complexity. A smart buy.

The cool mountain soils of the Coastal Region of South Africa deliver a beautiful yellow straw color Chardonnay. On the nose, fruity and [...]

Adega Pegoes Selected Harvest 2009 | Wine of the Week

The winemaker Jaime Quendera offers us good value with this Adega Pegoes Selected Harvest 2009.
From the Peninsula de Sebutal region in Portugal, this blend is made of Chardonnay 25%, Arinto 25%, Pinot Blanc 25% and Antao Vaz 25%. Under its straw color, this seductive wine showcases fruity aromas. An expressive, well-balanced and fresh white wine [...]

Montecorna Ripasso Farina Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2004 | Wine of the Week

Ripasso lovers will be pleased with this Montecorna Ripasso Farina Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2004. From the very good 2004 vintage, this Ripasso offers good value for under $20.
A blend made of Molinara, Rondinella, Corvina with an imposing character. The color is garnet. On the nose, ripe fruits, black pepper and plum jam aromas. On the [...]

Osoyoos Larose Pétales d’Osoyoos 2006 | Wine of the Week

Impressive! This second wine from Osoyoos Larose is a pure pleasure in mouth and for your wallet. Even though you will have to pay $25, it’s hard to find better at that price and for that quality.
The Osoyoos Larose Pétales d’Osoyoos 2006 is elaborated from a blend made of Merlot (67%), Cabernet Sauvignon (18%), Malbec [...]

The Hermit Crab Viognier/Marsanne d’Arenberg 2007 | Wine of the Week

It’s from the abbreviation of the French appellation of Hermitage; a region recognized for Marsanne grapes, that the “hermit” crab comes from. An Australian blend made of Viognier (72%) and Marsanne (28%).
A beautiful nose that exhibit floral, peach, apricot, citrus, melon, ginger and almond aromas. A good complexity on the nose and also found on [...]

Cline Cool Climate Syrah Sonoma Coast 2007 | Wine of the Week

It’s under a cool coastal fog that begins late morning and finishes early afternoon that come this 100% “Cool Climate” Syrah.
A fresh nose with notes of blueberries, black pepper and cedar. This full-bodied wine has velvet tannins that return to blueberries flavors. An elegant Syrah with a moderated finish.
Pair this Cline Cool Climate Syrah Sonoma [...]

Chardonnay Reserve Mission Hill Family Estate 2006 | Wine of the Week

This 100% Chardonnay from the Canadian winery Mission Hill Family Estate is elegant and harmonious.
A rich nose that exhibits peach, pineapple, pear and vanilla aromas. A mouth full of flavors, fresh and rounded where the citrus, coconut and oak flavors are been added to the aromas from the nose. A lively acidity that lead [...]

Finca Flichman Malbec 2008 | Wine of the Week

Hard to find better on the market. This Finca Flichman Malbec is your best bet under $8.
A purple color and a very aromatic nose for this Malbec from Argentina. Ripe fruits, plum and oak aromas. You will be charmed by its full-bodied mouth, its strong tannins and its woody and ripe fruits flavors. A [...]

Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 2006 | Wine of the Week

From the producer of the Wine Spectator’s 2009 #1 wine, Columbia Crest delivers a classic Merlot with this “Grand Estates” series.
The Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 2006 is mainly elaborated from Merlot 85% but also from Syrah 7%, Cabernet Franc 5% and Cabernet Sauvignon 3%. The oak feature a quarter of new French and American [...]

La Vieille Ferme Rouge Côtes du Ventoux 2007 | Wine of the Week

The famille Perrin, producer of the excellent Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is constant in the elaboration of the La Vieille Ferme Rouge Côtes du Ventoux 2007. In fact, year after year, this blend made of Grenache 50%, Syrah 20%, Carignan 15% and 15% Cinsault offers a great value. From a nice purple color, the nose [...]