SAINTE-CROIX VIEILLES VIGNES COTEAUX DU LANGUEDOC 2009 VINTAGES 219386 | 750 mL bottle, Price: $13.95 - Red Wine, 13.5% Alcohol/Vol., Sugar Content: XD, Made in: Midi, France, By: Domaine Roux Père & Fils, Release Date:
Aug 20, 2011; LCBO Tasting Note: A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Great depth and variety on
the nose with nicely defined black fruits dominating, plus a confident
raspberry edge. Lovely. The palate is medium bodied, soft, ripe and
fresh with tremendous fruit presence centred around significant
blackberry and red cherry tones. Dry, with a lightly tannic finish. This
is an exceptionally good value for an old-vine creation from a renowned
producer. Enjoy with grilled red meats. (VINTAGES panel, Aug. 2010)
CASA CASTILLO MONASTRELL 2009 VINTAGES 165621 | 750 mL bottle, Price: $13.95 - Red Wine, 14.0% Alcohol/Vol., Sugar Content: XD, Made in: Jumilla, Spain, By: Julia Roch e Hijos, Release Date:
Oct 29, 2011; LCBO Tasting Note: The just bottled 2009 Monastrell from a superior vintage has a
slightly more roasted character, greater density and richness, and
exceptional length. It, too, can be enjoyed over the next 3-4 years. ,
Score - 90. (Jay Miller, erobertparker.com, April 2010)
LA QUERCIOLA CHICCHIVELLO LANGHE ROSSO 2008 VINTAGES 225227 | 750 mL bottle, Price: $13.95 - Red Wine, 14.0% Alcohol/Vol., Sugar Content: D, Made in: Piedmont, Italy, By: Az. Ag. La Querciola, Release Date:
Oct 15, 2011; LCBO Description: Though they did not write a review for this wine, in their 2010 guide, Gambero Rosso rated it 2 Glasses out of 3. LCBO Tasting Note: This blend of Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo is a good example of the
Piedmontese style, with aromas of hibiscus, leather, pomegranate, tar
and candied strawberry. Dry, with very good aroma replays, plus some
soft acids and gentle tannins for balance. Serve it very slightly
chilled to bring the finer aromas out. Enjoy with lamb burgers, gourmet
beef burgers, or steaks. (VINTAGES panel, Aug. 2011)
$13.95 ... I'm not kidding.
sit. sip. savour.
Éva Nagy - sommelier and yummy food enthusiast
note: due to current dwindling stock (I do hope there will be more!), I looked for "another" Monastrell. my interest was piqued originally by BODEGAS PIQUERAS VALCANTO MONASTRELL 2008 VINTAGES 214197 | 750 mL bottle, Price: $13.95 - Red Wine, 14.0% Alcohol/Vol., Sugar Content: D, Made in: Almansa, Spain, By: Bodegas Piqueras, Release Date: Jun 11, 2011; LCBO Tasting Note: Great notes of spice, ripe black fruit and raspberry on the nose. The palate is dry and medium bodied, with blueberry and spice notes prominent. The tannins are certainly substantial, but there is more than enough acidity to maintain balance. The structure and finesse really belie the price here. What a value. Perfect accompaniment for barbecued red meats. (VINTAGES panel, Aug. 2010)
note: due to current dwindling stock (I do hope there will be more!), I looked for "another" Monastrell. my interest was piqued originally by BODEGAS PIQUERAS VALCANTO MONASTRELL 2008 VINTAGES 214197 | 750 mL bottle, Price: $13.95 - Red Wine, 14.0% Alcohol/Vol., Sugar Content: D, Made in: Almansa, Spain, By: Bodegas Piqueras, Release Date: Jun 11, 2011; LCBO Tasting Note: Great notes of spice, ripe black fruit and raspberry on the nose. The palate is dry and medium bodied, with blueberry and spice notes prominent. The tannins are certainly substantial, but there is more than enough acidity to maintain balance. The structure and finesse really belie the price here. What a value. Perfect accompaniment for barbecued red meats. (VINTAGES panel, Aug. 2010)
