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http://www.ncf.ca/ip/newspaper/citizen/entertainment/vino-2004
THE 2004 WINE GUIDE
A vintage year
The Ottawa Citizen, Wednesday, November 3, 2004. Page: E5
Off-Dry and Semi-Sweet White Wines
Pierre Sparr Gewurztraminer 2003 (France) **** 373373 $16.05
A perennial favourite, this has lovely aromas and flavours (peach,
floral, honey, Muscat), with a creamy texture and typical bitter
finish. Great with spicy Thai seafood dishes.
Oro Penedes Hill Muscat-Xarel-Lo 2003 (Spain) **** 610071 $8.05
Aromatic with floral, orange blossom and apricot that flows through
to an off-dry, smooth-textured mouthful with refreshing acidity.
Great with spicy seafood and chicken dishes.
Cave Spring Cellars Off-Dry Riesling 2003 (Ontario) **** 234583
$12.25
A permanent favourite, this has lovely fruit aromas and flavours
(melon, tropical fruit) with zesty acidity and a little sweetness to
take the edge off. Perfect for spicy, fruity Asian dishes.
Torres Vina Esmeralda 2003 (Penedes, Spain) **** 165316 $11.95
Beautiful aromas of musk, floral and orange blossom lead to rich
fruit flavours (peach, apple, melon), balanced with bright acidity.
A great match for spicy fish or poultry dishes.
Strewn Two Vines Riesling-Gewurztraminer 2002 (Ontario) *** 467662
$11.10
Mouth-filling and flavoursome, with more G-grape influence than
Riesling. Lovely floral and tropical flavours, lower acidity than
you'd expect, and great with spicy (but not too hot) Asian dishes.
Sumac Ridge Private Reserve Gewurztraminer 2003 (British Columbia)
*** 142893 $13.10
A very attractive Gewurztraminer, classically aromatic and
lusciously flavoursome, with bold texture and a long finish. Eating
takeout Thai? Try a bottle of this with it.
Light-Bodied White Wines
Strewn Semi-Dry Riesling 2002 (Ontario) **** 616599 $10.95
Quite an elegant Riesling that's on the dry side of semi-dry. Look
for soft tropical fruit flavours with honey tones and good acidity.
It pairs well with shrimp spring rolls.
Domaine des Malandes Chablis 2003 (France) *** 136523 $19.70
Classy and well-made, with good fruit (peach, apple, grapefruit)
and mineral flavours, with typical Chablis crispness. It goes very
well with grilled herb-stuffed white fish.
Etchart Cafayete Torrontes 2002 (Argentina)*** 283754 $10.05
Made from an unusual grape, this has floral, apple and spicy aromas
that translate into spicy fruit flavours with good acidity and a
clean, bitter note to end. Pair it with lightly spiced seafood.
Bolla Soave Classico 2003 (Italy) *** 017640 $11.95
Refreshing and flavourful with tropical fruit and citrus up front.
The acidity is crisp, and this is great for sipping alone or pairing
with simple fish and chicken dishes.
Konzelmann Pinot Blanc 2002 (Ontario) **** 219279 $8.95
A variety that can make bland wine turns out lovely spicy fruit
flavours here, preceded by attractive aromas of flowers, honey and
sweet pear. Pair this with spicy Asian seafood dishes.
Chateau Bonnet Entre-Deux-Mers 2002 (France) *** 083709 $12.95
The Sauvignon Blanc sets the pace here, for well-defined citrus
fruit with mineral tones. It has crisp acidity and pairs very well
with simply prepared fish and chicken dishes.
Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc 2004 (New Zealand) *** 426601 $15.10
Classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with delicious pungent
gooseberry, grassy, asparagus flavours and high acidity. Perfect
with raw oysters or other briny or acidic seafood appetizers.
Fazi Battaglia Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2003
(Italy) *** 024422 $10.75
Moderately flavoured with nice green apple, citrus and mineral
notes and good acidity. From a coastal region, it's a natural match
for lighter-flavoured fish or for seafood in a cream sauce.
Kourtaki Retsina of Attica (Greece) *** 046888 $7.65
Not to everybody's taste, but this resinated wine with its floral,
herbal, honey and pine flavours is a great match for Greek dishes
like olives, calamari and spicy grilled seafood.
Leon Beyer Tokay Pinot Gris 2002 (France) *** 165241 $15.55
Complex flavours of pear and apple with hints of tropical fruit and
spice. It's on the weightier side of light, with good acidity, and
goes well with lightly spiced seafood dishes.
Medium-Bodied White Wines
Ruffino 'Lumina' Pinot Grigio 2003 (Italy) **** 589101 $12.95
A very good Pinot Grigio with peach, apricot and floral aromas that
replay as flavours with a hint of almond. Good acidity and a spicy
finish suit spicy seafood like ginger shrimp.
Barossa Valley Estate 'Spires' Chardonnay 2002 (Australia) ****
598136 $12.95
A beautifully balanced Chardonnay with elegant fruit (peaches,
apples, citrus), refreshing acidity and a good finish. An excellent
partner for well-seasoned grilled white fish or salmon.
Chateau de Sancerre 2003 (France) *** 340893 $24.50
A very good Sauvignon Blanc with green apple, gooseberry and grassy
flavours and a bracing dose of acidity. Most seafood works, but raw
oysters make a perfect match.
Domaine Boyar Chardonnay 2003 (Bulgaria) **** 428540 $7.30
Well-made with attractive fruit (pear, peach, tropical) nicely
balanced with acidity. It's well-structured with a decent finish,
and goes well with lightly seasoned chicken dishes.
Lurton Pinot Gris 2004 (Argentina) ***** 556746 $9.75
Compelling aromas (pear, peach, apricot, caramel) carry through to
luscious flavours and a warm, spicy texture. It's well-balanced and
makes a great wine for sweet, spicy dishes.
Jeanjean Arabesque Chardonnay 2003 (France) **** 630681 $9.55
Lovely fruit aromas and flavours (peach, pear, hints of tropical)
with spicy notes. Well-balanced with good acidity, it's a great
match for herbed grilled or roasted chicken.
Mission Hill Private Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2003 (British
Columbia) **** 118893 $14.95
Beautiful weight, complexity in the New Zealand style. Finely
balanced rich fruit (passionfruit, green apple) and acidity. Just
perfect with a warm goat cheese salad.
Hillebrand Estates 'Trius' Dry Riesling 2003 (Ontario) *** 303792
$13.95
A mouth-filling Riesling with attractive fruit flavours (peach,
pear, citrus) with mineral notes, balanced by citrus acidity. Pair
it with flavoursome cream-based fish or chicken dishes.
M. Chapoutier "La Ciboise" 2003 (France) **** 133066 $10.40
A lovely, smooth-textured white blend with intense fruit (peach,
melon) flavours offset with citrus acidity. It's a great complement
to grilled fish or seafood.
Mezza Corona Pinot Grigio 2003 (Italy) *** 302380 $13.10
An attractive fruity wine (peaches, apricot, sweet apple) with good
acid balance. It's easy drinking, good for sipping, and pairs well
with not-too-hot, spicy seafood or chicken appetizers.
Lurton 'Les Fumees Blanches' Sauvignon Blanc 2003 (France) ****
472555 $9.95
The screwcap seal protects the fresh flavours (gooseberry, passion
fruit) and soft acidity of this very attractive wine. Versatile with
food, from oysters to tomato and goat cheese flan.
Henry of Pelham Non-Oaked Chardonnay Sur Lie 2003 (Ontario) ****
291211 $11.95
Being unoaked, this Chardonnay rests on its primary fruit flavours
(peach, apple) with a yeasty note from resting on yeast cells (sur
lie). Great for delicate fish and seafood dishes.
Banrock Station Unwooded Chardonnay 2004 (Australia) **** 624478
$10.05
Vibrant fresh fruit flavours (peach, apricot, melon) and refreshing
acidity uncluttered by oak. A versatile food wine that goes well
with medium- to well-seasoned chicken and pork dishes.
Bodega Norton Chardonnay 2004 (Argentina)*** 589531 $10.05
Very fruity with luscious, mellow, tropical fruit flavours,
medium-bodied, well-balanced, and with a good follow-through. A
great match for pork tenderloin with a fruit salsa.
Wynn's Coonawarra Chardonnay 2003 (Australia)*** 468728 $15.10
Classic Chardonnay peachiness comes through the rich fruit that's
well-balanced with acidity and subtle oak notes. Try this with
grilled whole white fish stuffed with herbs.
Rose Wines
Lamberti Bardolino Chiaretto 2003 (Italy) *** 396572 $10.30
A dry rose with nice fruit flavours (peaches, berries) and crisp,
food-friendly acidity. Try it with warm grilled chicken salad and
caramelized onions.
Jeanjean Arabesque Syrah Rose 2003 (France) *** 355347 $9.50
Dry with refreshing flavours of fresh berries (strawberries,
cranberries) with a crisp, tart zing at the end. Good for sipping or
with sweet/tart dishes like roast turkey and cranberry sauce.
Sumac Ridge Okanagan Blush 2002 (British Columbia) *** 136994
$11.10
A fresh-tasting dry rose with attractive fruit flavours
(cranberries, cherries), well balanced with refreshing acidity. It
pairs well with baked ham with a fruit salsa.
Light-Bodied Red Wines
Harrow Estates Gamay Noir 2002 (Ontario) *** 687980 $9.95
Light and fruity in the Beaujolais style, with a hint of
earthiness. It's astringently dry and the fruit is well balanced
with acidity. Very good with baked ham or pasta in a rose sauce.
Medium-Bodied Red Wines
Farnese Sangiovese Daunia 2003 (Italy) **** 512327 $7.10
Perennially popular for its great price-quality ratio, this has
quite complex spicy, red fruit flavours with a good dose of acidity
that makes it work so well with tomato-based pasta.
Kumala Merlot-Pinotage 2003 (South Africa) *** 572610 $9.05
A good fruity (plum, berries) red with a slightly smoky note (the
Pinotage). It's fairly simple and a tad rustic, but well-balanced
and a great match for barbecued spare ribs.
Henry of Pelham Gamay 2003 (Ontario) *** 291112 $13.15 (Vintages
Essential)
Soft-textured with bright fruit (black cherry) and spice and a
clean acid fruit finish. It has food-friendly acidity and pairs well
with barbecued chicken and many tomato-based pasta dishes.
Peter Lehmann Barossa Shiraz 2001 (Australia) **** 572875 $19.95
Full-on dark fruit flavours (plum, cherry) with notes of pepper and
eucalyptus. It has good complexity, good balance, and goes well with
lightly seasoned lamb or game dishes.
Blueridge Merlot 2001 (Bulgaria) **** 227991 $8.95
Complex earthy, spicy notes on ripe dark fruit make this an
attractively complex Merlot. Light tannins, good sweet fruit finish,
and an excellent partner to herbed grilled rack of lamb.
Jackson-Triggs Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 (Ontario)
**** 560680 $11.95
A very good blend with ripe dark fruit flavours, spice, smoke and
pleasant hints of pencil shaving. Well-balanced and lightly tannic,
it's a great match with hearty red meat or mushroom-based dishes.
Montecillo Rioja Crianza 2000 (Spain) **** 144493 $14.10
Good structure and a great balance of fruit (red berry
predominant), a hint of vanilla, good acidity, and light tannins.
It's excellent for hearty tomato-based dishes.
Angove's "Bear Crossing" Cabernet Merlot 2003 (Australia) ***
592766 $12.10
Very fruity and flavourful (plums, mulberries, spices), with smooth
texture. It's easy-drinking and a good match for a wide range of
dishes from steak to meat-based pasta.
Alianca Bairrada Reserva 2000 (Portugal) *** 158741 $7.75
Predominantly the Baga variety, this has good fruit intensity
(plum, black cherry), good balance and a light tannic grip. It goes
very well with simple grilled red meat dishes.
Campo Viejo Reserva Rioja 1998 (Spain) **** 137810 $17.05
Look for sweet strawberries, dried fruit and vanilla in this
classic style. It's elegant, nicely balanced, and has light tannins.
Pair it with white meat and fruit dishes (like turkey and
cranberry).
Jose Maria da Fonseca Periquita 2000 (Portugal) *** 025262 $9.05
Good, well-flavoured fruit character and good acid balance. It's
quite astringently dry and makes a very good partner for
well-seasoned red meat dishes like garlic and rosemary lamb.
Pedras do Monte Castelao 2002 (Portugal)**** 565762 $9.35
Quite elegant fruit flavours, good concentration, light tannins,
and nice balance. It goes very well with well-seasoned veal.
Peninsula Ridge Cabernet 2002 (Ontario) *** 598748 $15.95
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, it has attractive fruit
(cherry, berry), good complexity, food-friendly acidity, and light
tannins. Pair it with lighter red meat dishes.
Penascal Tempranillo 2001 (Spain) *** 343434 $9.05
Dry, with bright red fruit flavours (plums, berries) and spicy
notes. Well-balanced with light tannins, it pairs well with grilled
veal in a tomato-based sauce.
Strewn Cabernets 2002 (Ontario) *** 612820 $14.10
A Cabernet Sauvignon/Franc blend with attractive red and black
fruit flavours (cherry, plum, black currant) and light tannins. A
good complement to medium-seasoned grilled red meat.
Obikwa Shiraz 2003 (South Africa) *** 527499 $8.45
Bright, fresh red fruit flavours (plums, berries) balanced with
food-friendly acidity and a warm feel in mouth. Pair it with roast
turkey and cranberry sauce.
Umani Ronchi Serrano Conero Rosso 2003 (Italy) **** 521096 $11.10
With bright fruit flavours (plum, cherry) and some gamey notes,
good balance and food-friendly acidity, this is a great match for
tomato-based pasta or burgers with sliced beets.
Lou Black Shiraz 2001 (France) *** 597310 $11.95
Fresh, ripe, red fruit flavours come to the fore, with spicy, smoky
notes, light tannins, and good balance. Pair it with grilled red
meat with spicy barbecue sauce.
Chateau des Charmes Cabernet Merlot 2002 (Ontario) **** 454991
$14.25
Lovely rich dark fruit with spicy tobacco notes, complex structure
and firm but manageable tannins. An excellent match for grilled red
meat or rich cheeses.
Stoney Ridge Bench Cabernet Franc 2003 (Ontario) **** 525691 $11.95
Sweet dark fruit (plums, cherries) in the aromas and flavours, with
spice and classic pencil-shaving notes. A very good complement to
well-seasoned red meat dishes.
Spinelli Quartana Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2003 (Italy) **** 454629
$6.85
Bright red fruit (cherries, plums, berries), spice and a good dose
of food-friendly acidity make this a natural for tomato-based
Italian dishes.
Bouchard Pere et Fils Macon Superieur 2003 (France) **** 041350
$11.95
Lovely tart fruit flavours (sour cherry dominant, blueberry) and
spice with nice acidity and a sweet fruit finish. A perfect
complement to grilled duck with cherry sauce.
Chateau Montlabert 2001 (France)*** 179846 $23.60
This Bordeaux (St-Emilion) has a core of sweet red fruit (cherries,
raspberries) and complex spicy, licorice, leather notes.
Well-balanced and great with hearty red meat dishes.
Inniskillin Montague Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2002 (Ontario) ****
623819 $24.95 (Wine Rack stores only)
A lovely core of ripe fruit (cherry, blueberry), with spicy notes
and a hint of oak. It's well-balanced and verges on elegant. Pair
this happily with well-seasoned roast or grilled lamb.
La Madonnina Chianti Classico Riserva 2001 (Italy) **** 418756
$20.10
Look for intense fruit with attractive spicy notes, light tannins,
good balance and food-friendly acidity. This goes very well with
weighty tomato-based dishes.
Fat Bastard Shiraz 2002 (France) *** 563122 $14.95
Juicy-textured and bursting with fruit (black cherry, plum), but
with some complexity (nice peppery notes) and light tannins. Serve
it with well-seasoned or grilled lamb chops.
McGuigan 'The Black Label' Shiraz 2003 (Australia) **** 325787
$11.20
A food-friendly Shiraz with all the fruit you expect, but with
complex flavours, light tannins and good acid balance. Drink it with
well-seasoned venison or lamb.
Castillo de Almansa Reserva 2000 (Spain) **** 270363 $10.20
Full-flavoured and complex (look for plums, dark berries, spice,
coffee, mint) with good balance and light tannins. Great with stewed
rabbit (or grilled pork) with prunes and apricots.
Henry of Pelham Meritage Cabernet-Merlot 2002 (Ontario) **** 504241
$14.95
Quite an elegant, soft-textured blend. The spice-accented dark
fruit (black currant, plum) is forward, the tannins are light, and
acidity good. Excellent with hearty meat and vegetarian dishes.
Hillebrand 'Trius' Red 2002 (Ontario) *** 303800 $20.10 (Vintages
Essential)
Slightly candied red fruit (plums, berries) and spicy notes carry
through to the flavours, where they're nicely balanced by acidity.
Pair it with a grilled veal chop with red wine reduction.
Vendange Shiraz 2002 (California) *** 523423 $9.95
A well-priced Shiraz that's fruit-forward (ripe and spicy plum and
cherry), well-balanced, with very soft tannins. A good, everyday
wine for moderately seasoned red meat dishes.
Cent'Are 2001 (Italy) **** 546192 $12.95 (Vintages Essential)
From Sicily, this is generously flavoured with upfront fruit (dark
berries) and notes of smoke and leather. It's the perfect wine for
richly seasoned pizzas and tomato-based pasta.
Lurton 'Terra Sana' 2001 (France) **** 320580 $12.95
Certified organic and a lovely, juicy wine that bursts with sweet
red fruit punctuated with spice. With light tannins and good
acidity, it pairs nicely with lamb stew in a tomato and red wine
sauce.
Osborne Solaz 2002 (Spain) **** 610188 $9.55
A Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon blend that offers full dark fruit
and berry flavours, vanilla notes, with good balance and moderate
tannins. Excellent with simple grilled red meat.
Full-bodied red wines
Cousino-Macul Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 (Chile)
**** 212993 $14.35
A good, complex Cabernet with lots of red and dark fruit and spice
prominent. Good acid balance and quite firm tannins make this a good
match for rare roast lamb.
Lindemans Reserve Shiraz 2002 (Australia) *** 482299 $14.10
What all Oz Shiraz lovers love: rich, jammy fruit (plums,
blackberries, raspberries), with menthol, spice and chocolate notes.
Weighty, balanced, and a partner for full-flavoured meaty food.
Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2002 (Chile) **** 253872
$12.95
Big-bodied with full-on fruit (plum, raspberry), spice and pepper.
It has good tannic grip and nice balance and needs equally big food.
Try it with a pepper steak.
Wynn's Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 (Australia) ***** 502039
$19.05
From a prestigious region, this has a core of ripe, intense dark
fruit, with lovely spicy, smoke and mint notes. Good acidity and
approachable tannins, and great with hearty red-meat dishes.
MezzoMondo Negroamaro 2003 (Italy) *** 588962 $8.05
Dark, dark fruit (plums, cherries, berries) with notes of spice,
smoke and tar for more intensity. The tannins are light, and this
pairs well with full-flavoured Italian meat dishes.
Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Merlot 2003 (Chile) **** 427088
$10.95
Really delicious and well-made, this has attractive rich fruit
power and good balance with firm tannins that will mellow in a year
or so. Pair it with medium-rare grilled lamb.
Sumac Ridge Cabernet Merlot 2001 (British Columbia) **** 551991
$13.95
A hearty red with rich, dark, complex fruit character, spice and
light hints of oak. Well-balanced, it has light tannins and a warm
feel. It's a great match for rich red meat dishes.
Rosemount Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 (Australia) **** 334870
$16.05
Quite a weighty wine with intense black fruit aromas and attractive
notes of spice, black pepper and mint. Generously fruity but
well-structured, it goes well with hearty beef stew.
Turning Leaf Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 (California) *** 412296 $12
This wine delivers a lot of Cab for the buck. With ripe fruit
(plums, blackberries) and spicy notes, it's well-balanced with light
tannins, and it's a natural for barbecued red meat dishes.
Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Shiraz 2003 (Chile) **** 568055
$11.10
Intense and fruity with lovely dark flavours and notes of spice,
smoke and black pepper. It has firm tannins and rich smoothness, and
goes perfectly with pepper steak.
R.H. Phillips Syrah 2001 (California) *** 576272 $14
A well-made Shiraz (cherry, plum) that's fruit-forward and retains
good complexity and balance, and has a decent finish. A good
complement to turkey breast stuffed with dried fruit.
Yalumba "Y Series" Merlot 2002 (Australia) **** 625111 $14.10
Rich, tree-ripened fruit leap to the fore here. Deliciously plump
flavours with spicy complexity and well-pitched acidity. Excellent
with flavoursome dishes like roast lamb.
Da Luca Primitivo-Merlot 2002 (Italy) *** 588970 $10.05
Vibrant fresh fruit (strawberry, raspberry, plum) in this blend
(Primitivo is the same as Zinfandel), with vanilla and chocolate
notes. Good with well-seasoned pasta dishes.
Fetzer Zinfandel-Shiraz 2003 (California) *** 606335 $12.95
Full-bodied, all-but-organic red blend with spicy, robust dark
fruit flavours (cherry, plum) and black pepper notes. Great with
pork tenderloin and sweet root vegetables.
Montresor Amarone della Valpolicella 1998 (Italy) *** 240416 $29.30
Intense flavours of fresh cherry, berry and dried fruit, with a
big, rich texture and the classic bitter kick at the end. For hearty
red meat dishes or sharp, flavourful Italian cheese.
Barossa Valley Estate 'Spires' Shiraz 2001 (Australia) *** 598128
$15.10
A solid core of ripe dark fruit (cherry, plum, berry) with notes of
spice, smoke and hints of eucalyptus. Light tannins, good balance
and complexity make this a natural for hearty red meat dishes.
Marchese di Montecristo Nerello del Bastardo 1999 (Italy) *****
588913 $13.95
Big and fruity (black plums, berries) with good complexity, nice
balance, light tannins and a long finish. Like a baby Barolo and
great with big, flavourful red meat dishes.
Errazuriz Estate Shiraz 2002 (Chile) **** 604066 $13
Big and complex in the best New World style. Look for intense dark
fruit flavours with spicy complexity and the balance to pair with
well-garlicked steak and mushrooms.
Wente Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 (California) ****
301507 $15.10
Plush, generous fruit (plum, raspberry) with spicy and earthy
notes. Light but firm tannins and a long spicy finish. Pair this
with moderately seasoned red meat dishes.
SparkLing wines
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava 2001 (Spain) **** 158493 $12.60
Consistently well-made sparkling wine with tropical fruit flavours
with toasty notes, set off by citrus acidity. This wine is versatile
enough to be a sipping sparkler, or pair it with richly seasoned
poultry.
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut Champagne (France) **** 563338 $58.05
Dry texture with quite rich fruit and good complexity with nutty,
toasty, bread dough notes. It's a fuller-bodied sparkling wine that
will pair well with heavier dishes.
Banrock Station Sparkling Chardonnay (Australia) *** 534974 $12.10
Fruity (yellow Delicious apples, apples, pear and lemon) and with a
hint of sweetness on the finish, but it's dry and nicely acidic. A
good sipper or to drink with many spicy Asian dishes.
Seaview Brut Sparkling Wine 2001 (Australia)*** 216333 $11.05
Reliable year after year as a good value sparkling wine for
sipping, drinking with food, or for making Kir Royal or Mimosas.
Nice apple-pear-citrus flavours and zesty acidity.
Hillebrand Trius Brut (Non-vintage) (Ontario)**** 451641 $21.95
A "traditional method" sparkling wine with well-defined fruit
(pear, apple, citrus) and classic nutty, brioche notes. Serve it
with salty or smoky-flavoured appetizers.
Sherry and Sherry-Style Wines
Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Fino Sherry (Spain) **** 242669 $16.85
Tio Pepe is the benchmark Fino sherry. It's bone-dry with fresh
lemon, briny, herbal flavours and goes beautifully with Spanish
tapas: olives, fried fish, octopus, salty cheese.
Harvey's Bristol Cream (Spain) **** 215483 $14.60
A full-bodied, rich sherry with dried fruit (raisins, figs)
flavours, with notes of toffee and nuts. Pair it with fruit cake or,
for a delicious aperitif, try it on the rocks with a twist of
orange.
Port and Port-Style Wines
Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage 1999 (Portugal) **** 046946
$16.45
Complex flavours of dried fruit (raisins, figs, prunes) with notes
of chocolate and plum. Sweet but with acid bite to make this a great
pair with rich fruit cake or sharp blue cheese.
Grahams 10 Year Tawny Port (Portugal) **** 206508 $28.05
A full-bodied port with concentrated plum and dried fruit flavours
and nutty notes. Rich without being over-sweet, it goes well with
medium-strong cheeses and mixed nuts.
Dessert and Sweet Wines
Peller Estate Late Harvest Vidal 2002 (Ontario) *** 395814 $12.95
Lively peach, apricot and tropical flavours with spicy notes, it
has characteristic sweetness but it's balanced with sharp, clean
acidity. Great with not-too-sweet fruit-based desserts.
Cave Spring 'Indian Summer' Select Late Harvest Riesling (Ontario)
**** 415901 $23.95 (Vintages Essential)
Luscious tropical flavours like mango, with peach and honey, but
it's medium-sweet and has a good level of acidity. A very good
partner with rich fruit-based desserts.
Kourtaki Mavrodaphne of Patras (Greece) **** 208413 $10.05
A bit like Tawny Port, with flavours of dried fruit (figs, prunes)
and hints of red fruit. Medium weight, not cloyingly sweet, and a
great match for honey- and nut-rich baklava.
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Wine Ratings by Rod Phillips
This is a list of 100 easily available wines that Ottawa Citizen
wine columnist Rod Phillips, pictured above, considers good to
excellent value. Most are in the LCBO, but a few are Vintages
'Essentials' (permanently in stock), or available from winery retail
stores in
Ottawa. Locations are noted only if wines cannot be found in the
LCBO.
Each wine is rated as follows:
***** Excellent value
**** Very good value
*** Good value
- There are too many good-to-excellent value wines to bother about
the mediocre and poor value ones, which would be rated ** or *.
- Almost all wines listed here are dry, and any sweetness is noted
in the description of the wine.
- Prices and vintages in this list might be different when you buy
any of the wines: prices can fluctuate, and new vintages replace
old. Moreover, wines are constantly removed from, and added to, the
LCBO list.
- Because selections vary among stores, you might have to visit
more than one LCBO outlet to find a particular wine. To find the
LCBO store nearest you that carries the wine you're looking for,
visit the website at lcbo.com or call toll-free 1-800-668-5226.
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THE 2004 WINE GUIDE
A vintage year
The Ottawa Citizen, Wednesday, November 3, 2004. Page: E5
Off-Dry and Semi-Sweet White Wines
Pierre Sparr Gewurztraminer 2003 (France) **** 373373 $16.05
A perennial favourite, this has lovely aromas and flavours (peach,
floral, honey, Muscat), with a creamy texture and typical bitter
finish. Great with spicy Thai seafood dishes.
Oro Penedes Hill Muscat-Xarel-Lo 2003 (Spain) **** 610071 $8.05
Aromatic with floral, orange blossom and apricot that flows through
to an off-dry, smooth-textured mouthful with refreshing acidity.
Great with spicy seafood and chicken dishes.
Cave Spring Cellars Off-Dry Riesling 2003 (Ontario) **** 234583
$12.25
A permanent favourite, this has lovely fruit aromas and flavours
(melon, tropical fruit) with zesty acidity and a little sweetness to
take the edge off. Perfect for spicy, fruity Asian dishes.
Torres Vina Esmeralda 2003 (Penedes, Spain) **** 165316 $11.95
Beautiful aromas of musk, floral and orange blossom lead to rich
fruit flavours (peach, apple, melon), balanced with bright acidity.
A great match for spicy fish or poultry dishes.
Strewn Two Vines Riesling-Gewurztraminer 2002 (Ontario) *** 467662
$11.10
Mouth-filling and flavoursome, with more G-grape influence than
Riesling. Lovely floral and tropical flavours, lower acidity than
you'd expect, and great with spicy (but not too hot) Asian dishes.
Sumac Ridge Private Reserve Gewurztraminer 2003 (British Columbia)
*** 142893 $13.10
A very attractive Gewurztraminer, classically aromatic and
lusciously flavoursome, with bold texture and a long finish. Eating
takeout Thai? Try a bottle of this with it.
Light-Bodied White Wines
Strewn Semi-Dry Riesling 2002 (Ontario) **** 616599 $10.95
Quite an elegant Riesling that's on the dry side of semi-dry. Look
for soft tropical fruit flavours with honey tones and good acidity.
It pairs well with shrimp spring rolls.
Domaine des Malandes Chablis 2003 (France) *** 136523 $19.70
Classy and well-made, with good fruit (peach, apple, grapefruit)
and mineral flavours, with typical Chablis crispness. It goes very
well with grilled herb-stuffed white fish.
Etchart Cafayete Torrontes 2002 (Argentina)*** 283754 $10.05
Made from an unusual grape, this has floral, apple and spicy aromas
that translate into spicy fruit flavours with good acidity and a
clean, bitter note to end. Pair it with lightly spiced seafood.
Bolla Soave Classico 2003 (Italy) *** 017640 $11.95
Refreshing and flavourful with tropical fruit and citrus up front.
The acidity is crisp, and this is great for sipping alone or pairing
with simple fish and chicken dishes.
Konzelmann Pinot Blanc 2002 (Ontario) **** 219279 $8.95
A variety that can make bland wine turns out lovely spicy fruit
flavours here, preceded by attractive aromas of flowers, honey and
sweet pear. Pair this with spicy Asian seafood dishes.
Chateau Bonnet Entre-Deux-Mers 2002 (France) *** 083709 $12.95
The Sauvignon Blanc sets the pace here, for well-defined citrus
fruit with mineral tones. It has crisp acidity and pairs very well
with simply prepared fish and chicken dishes.
Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc 2004 (New Zealand) *** 426601 $15.10
Classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with delicious pungent
gooseberry, grassy, asparagus flavours and high acidity. Perfect
with raw oysters or other briny or acidic seafood appetizers.
Fazi Battaglia Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2003
(Italy) *** 024422 $10.75
Moderately flavoured with nice green apple, citrus and mineral
notes and good acidity. From a coastal region, it's a natural match
for lighter-flavoured fish or for seafood in a cream sauce.
Kourtaki Retsina of Attica (Greece) *** 046888 $7.65
Not to everybody's taste, but this resinated wine with its floral,
herbal, honey and pine flavours is a great match for Greek dishes
like olives, calamari and spicy grilled seafood.
Leon Beyer Tokay Pinot Gris 2002 (France) *** 165241 $15.55
Complex flavours of pear and apple with hints of tropical fruit and
spice. It's on the weightier side of light, with good acidity, and
goes well with lightly spiced seafood dishes.
Medium-Bodied White Wines
Ruffino 'Lumina' Pinot Grigio 2003 (Italy) **** 589101 $12.95
A very good Pinot Grigio with peach, apricot and floral aromas that
replay as flavours with a hint of almond. Good acidity and a spicy
finish suit spicy seafood like ginger shrimp.
Barossa Valley Estate 'Spires' Chardonnay 2002 (Australia) ****
598136 $12.95
A beautifully balanced Chardonnay with elegant fruit (peaches,
apples, citrus), refreshing acidity and a good finish. An excellent
partner for well-seasoned grilled white fish or salmon.
Chateau de Sancerre 2003 (France) *** 340893 $24.50
A very good Sauvignon Blanc with green apple, gooseberry and grassy
flavours and a bracing dose of acidity. Most seafood works, but raw
oysters make a perfect match.
Domaine Boyar Chardonnay 2003 (Bulgaria) **** 428540 $7.30
Well-made with attractive fruit (pear, peach, tropical) nicely
balanced with acidity. It's well-structured with a decent finish,
and goes well with lightly seasoned chicken dishes.
Lurton Pinot Gris 2004 (Argentina) ***** 556746 $9.75
Compelling aromas (pear, peach, apricot, caramel) carry through to
luscious flavours and a warm, spicy texture. It's well-balanced and
makes a great wine for sweet, spicy dishes.
Jeanjean Arabesque Chardonnay 2003 (France) **** 630681 $9.55
Lovely fruit aromas and flavours (peach, pear, hints of tropical)
with spicy notes. Well-balanced with good acidity, it's a great
match for herbed grilled or roasted chicken.
Mission Hill Private Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2003 (British
Columbia) **** 118893 $14.95
Beautiful weight, complexity in the New Zealand style. Finely
balanced rich fruit (passionfruit, green apple) and acidity. Just
perfect with a warm goat cheese salad.
Hillebrand Estates 'Trius' Dry Riesling 2003 (Ontario) *** 303792
$13.95
A mouth-filling Riesling with attractive fruit flavours (peach,
pear, citrus) with mineral notes, balanced by citrus acidity. Pair
it with flavoursome cream-based fish or chicken dishes.
M. Chapoutier "La Ciboise" 2003 (France) **** 133066 $10.40
A lovely, smooth-textured white blend with intense fruit (peach,
melon) flavours offset with citrus acidity. It's a great complement
to grilled fish or seafood.
Mezza Corona Pinot Grigio 2003 (Italy) *** 302380 $13.10
An attractive fruity wine (peaches, apricot, sweet apple) with good
acid balance. It's easy drinking, good for sipping, and pairs well
with not-too-hot, spicy seafood or chicken appetizers.
Lurton 'Les Fumees Blanches' Sauvignon Blanc 2003 (France) ****
472555 $9.95
The screwcap seal protects the fresh flavours (gooseberry, passion
fruit) and soft acidity of this very attractive wine. Versatile with
food, from oysters to tomato and goat cheese flan.
Henry of Pelham Non-Oaked Chardonnay Sur Lie 2003 (Ontario) ****
291211 $11.95
Being unoaked, this Chardonnay rests on its primary fruit flavours
(peach, apple) with a yeasty note from resting on yeast cells (sur
lie). Great for delicate fish and seafood dishes.
Banrock Station Unwooded Chardonnay 2004 (Australia) **** 624478
$10.05
Vibrant fresh fruit flavours (peach, apricot, melon) and refreshing
acidity uncluttered by oak. A versatile food wine that goes well
with medium- to well-seasoned chicken and pork dishes.
Bodega Norton Chardonnay 2004 (Argentina)*** 589531 $10.05
Very fruity with luscious, mellow, tropical fruit flavours,
medium-bodied, well-balanced, and with a good follow-through. A
great match for pork tenderloin with a fruit salsa.
Wynn's Coonawarra Chardonnay 2003 (Australia)*** 468728 $15.10
Classic Chardonnay peachiness comes through the rich fruit that's
well-balanced with acidity and subtle oak notes. Try this with
grilled whole white fish stuffed with herbs.
Rose Wines
Lamberti Bardolino Chiaretto 2003 (Italy) *** 396572 $10.30
A dry rose with nice fruit flavours (peaches, berries) and crisp,
food-friendly acidity. Try it with warm grilled chicken salad and
caramelized onions.
Jeanjean Arabesque Syrah Rose 2003 (France) *** 355347 $9.50
Dry with refreshing flavours of fresh berries (strawberries,
cranberries) with a crisp, tart zing at the end. Good for sipping or
with sweet/tart dishes like roast turkey and cranberry sauce.
Sumac Ridge Okanagan Blush 2002 (British Columbia) *** 136994
$11.10
A fresh-tasting dry rose with attractive fruit flavours
(cranberries, cherries), well balanced with refreshing acidity. It
pairs well with baked ham with a fruit salsa.
Light-Bodied Red Wines
Harrow Estates Gamay Noir 2002 (Ontario) *** 687980 $9.95
Light and fruity in the Beaujolais style, with a hint of
earthiness. It's astringently dry and the fruit is well balanced
with acidity. Very good with baked ham or pasta in a rose sauce.
Medium-Bodied Red Wines
Farnese Sangiovese Daunia 2003 (Italy) **** 512327 $7.10
Perennially popular for its great price-quality ratio, this has
quite complex spicy, red fruit flavours with a good dose of acidity
that makes it work so well with tomato-based pasta.
Kumala Merlot-Pinotage 2003 (South Africa) *** 572610 $9.05
A good fruity (plum, berries) red with a slightly smoky note (the
Pinotage). It's fairly simple and a tad rustic, but well-balanced
and a great match for barbecued spare ribs.
Henry of Pelham Gamay 2003 (Ontario) *** 291112 $13.15 (Vintages
Essential)
Soft-textured with bright fruit (black cherry) and spice and a
clean acid fruit finish. It has food-friendly acidity and pairs well
with barbecued chicken and many tomato-based pasta dishes.
Peter Lehmann Barossa Shiraz 2001 (Australia) **** 572875 $19.95
Full-on dark fruit flavours (plum, cherry) with notes of pepper and
eucalyptus. It has good complexity, good balance, and goes well with
lightly seasoned lamb or game dishes.
Blueridge Merlot 2001 (Bulgaria) **** 227991 $8.95
Complex earthy, spicy notes on ripe dark fruit make this an
attractively complex Merlot. Light tannins, good sweet fruit finish,
and an excellent partner to herbed grilled rack of lamb.
Jackson-Triggs Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 (Ontario)
**** 560680 $11.95
A very good blend with ripe dark fruit flavours, spice, smoke and
pleasant hints of pencil shaving. Well-balanced and lightly tannic,
it's a great match with hearty red meat or mushroom-based dishes.
Montecillo Rioja Crianza 2000 (Spain) **** 144493 $14.10
Good structure and a great balance of fruit (red berry
predominant), a hint of vanilla, good acidity, and light tannins.
It's excellent for hearty tomato-based dishes.
Angove's "Bear Crossing" Cabernet Merlot 2003 (Australia) ***
592766 $12.10
Very fruity and flavourful (plums, mulberries, spices), with smooth
texture. It's easy-drinking and a good match for a wide range of
dishes from steak to meat-based pasta.
Alianca Bairrada Reserva 2000 (Portugal) *** 158741 $7.75
Predominantly the Baga variety, this has good fruit intensity
(plum, black cherry), good balance and a light tannic grip. It goes
very well with simple grilled red meat dishes.
Campo Viejo Reserva Rioja 1998 (Spain) **** 137810 $17.05
Look for sweet strawberries, dried fruit and vanilla in this
classic style. It's elegant, nicely balanced, and has light tannins.
Pair it with white meat and fruit dishes (like turkey and
cranberry).
Jose Maria da Fonseca Periquita 2000 (Portugal) *** 025262 $9.05
Good, well-flavoured fruit character and good acid balance. It's
quite astringently dry and makes a very good partner for
well-seasoned red meat dishes like garlic and rosemary lamb.
Pedras do Monte Castelao 2002 (Portugal)**** 565762 $9.35
Quite elegant fruit flavours, good concentration, light tannins,
and nice balance. It goes very well with well-seasoned veal.
Peninsula Ridge Cabernet 2002 (Ontario) *** 598748 $15.95
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, it has attractive fruit
(cherry, berry), good complexity, food-friendly acidity, and light
tannins. Pair it with lighter red meat dishes.
Penascal Tempranillo 2001 (Spain) *** 343434 $9.05
Dry, with bright red fruit flavours (plums, berries) and spicy
notes. Well-balanced with light tannins, it pairs well with grilled
veal in a tomato-based sauce.
Strewn Cabernets 2002 (Ontario) *** 612820 $14.10
A Cabernet Sauvignon/Franc blend with attractive red and black
fruit flavours (cherry, plum, black currant) and light tannins. A
good complement to medium-seasoned grilled red meat.
Obikwa Shiraz 2003 (South Africa) *** 527499 $8.45
Bright, fresh red fruit flavours (plums, berries) balanced with
food-friendly acidity and a warm feel in mouth. Pair it with roast
turkey and cranberry sauce.
Umani Ronchi Serrano Conero Rosso 2003 (Italy) **** 521096 $11.10
With bright fruit flavours (plum, cherry) and some gamey notes,
good balance and food-friendly acidity, this is a great match for
tomato-based pasta or burgers with sliced beets.
Lou Black Shiraz 2001 (France) *** 597310 $11.95
Fresh, ripe, red fruit flavours come to the fore, with spicy, smoky
notes, light tannins, and good balance. Pair it with grilled red
meat with spicy barbecue sauce.
Chateau des Charmes Cabernet Merlot 2002 (Ontario) **** 454991
$14.25
Lovely rich dark fruit with spicy tobacco notes, complex structure
and firm but manageable tannins. An excellent match for grilled red
meat or rich cheeses.
Stoney Ridge Bench Cabernet Franc 2003 (Ontario) **** 525691 $11.95
Sweet dark fruit (plums, cherries) in the aromas and flavours, with
spice and classic pencil-shaving notes. A very good complement to
well-seasoned red meat dishes.
Spinelli Quartana Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2003 (Italy) **** 454629
$6.85
Bright red fruit (cherries, plums, berries), spice and a good dose
of food-friendly acidity make this a natural for tomato-based
Italian dishes.
Bouchard Pere et Fils Macon Superieur 2003 (France) **** 041350
$11.95
Lovely tart fruit flavours (sour cherry dominant, blueberry) and
spice with nice acidity and a sweet fruit finish. A perfect
complement to grilled duck with cherry sauce.
Chateau Montlabert 2001 (France)*** 179846 $23.60
This Bordeaux (St-Emilion) has a core of sweet red fruit (cherries,
raspberries) and complex spicy, licorice, leather notes.
Well-balanced and great with hearty red meat dishes.
Inniskillin Montague Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2002 (Ontario) ****
623819 $24.95 (Wine Rack stores only)
A lovely core of ripe fruit (cherry, blueberry), with spicy notes
and a hint of oak. It's well-balanced and verges on elegant. Pair
this happily with well-seasoned roast or grilled lamb.
La Madonnina Chianti Classico Riserva 2001 (Italy) **** 418756
$20.10
Look for intense fruit with attractive spicy notes, light tannins,
good balance and food-friendly acidity. This goes very well with
weighty tomato-based dishes.
Fat Bastard Shiraz 2002 (France) *** 563122 $14.95
Juicy-textured and bursting with fruit (black cherry, plum), but
with some complexity (nice peppery notes) and light tannins. Serve
it with well-seasoned or grilled lamb chops.
McGuigan 'The Black Label' Shiraz 2003 (Australia) **** 325787
$11.20
A food-friendly Shiraz with all the fruit you expect, but with
complex flavours, light tannins and good acid balance. Drink it with
well-seasoned venison or lamb.
Castillo de Almansa Reserva 2000 (Spain) **** 270363 $10.20
Full-flavoured and complex (look for plums, dark berries, spice,
coffee, mint) with good balance and light tannins. Great with stewed
rabbit (or grilled pork) with prunes and apricots.
Henry of Pelham Meritage Cabernet-Merlot 2002 (Ontario) **** 504241
$14.95
Quite an elegant, soft-textured blend. The spice-accented dark
fruit (black currant, plum) is forward, the tannins are light, and
acidity good. Excellent with hearty meat and vegetarian dishes.
Hillebrand 'Trius' Red 2002 (Ontario) *** 303800 $20.10 (Vintages
Essential)
Slightly candied red fruit (plums, berries) and spicy notes carry
through to the flavours, where they're nicely balanced by acidity.
Pair it with a grilled veal chop with red wine reduction.
Vendange Shiraz 2002 (California) *** 523423 $9.95
A well-priced Shiraz that's fruit-forward (ripe and spicy plum and
cherry), well-balanced, with very soft tannins. A good, everyday
wine for moderately seasoned red meat dishes.
Cent'Are 2001 (Italy) **** 546192 $12.95 (Vintages Essential)
From Sicily, this is generously flavoured with upfront fruit (dark
berries) and notes of smoke and leather. It's the perfect wine for
richly seasoned pizzas and tomato-based pasta.
Lurton 'Terra Sana' 2001 (France) **** 320580 $12.95
Certified organic and a lovely, juicy wine that bursts with sweet
red fruit punctuated with spice. With light tannins and good
acidity, it pairs nicely with lamb stew in a tomato and red wine
sauce.
Osborne Solaz 2002 (Spain) **** 610188 $9.55
A Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon blend that offers full dark fruit
and berry flavours, vanilla notes, with good balance and moderate
tannins. Excellent with simple grilled red meat.
Full-bodied red wines
Cousino-Macul Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 (Chile)
**** 212993 $14.35
A good, complex Cabernet with lots of red and dark fruit and spice
prominent. Good acid balance and quite firm tannins make this a good
match for rare roast lamb.
Lindemans Reserve Shiraz 2002 (Australia) *** 482299 $14.10
What all Oz Shiraz lovers love: rich, jammy fruit (plums,
blackberries, raspberries), with menthol, spice and chocolate notes.
Weighty, balanced, and a partner for full-flavoured meaty food.
Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2002 (Chile) **** 253872
$12.95
Big-bodied with full-on fruit (plum, raspberry), spice and pepper.
It has good tannic grip and nice balance and needs equally big food.
Try it with a pepper steak.
Wynn's Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 (Australia) ***** 502039
$19.05
From a prestigious region, this has a core of ripe, intense dark
fruit, with lovely spicy, smoke and mint notes. Good acidity and
approachable tannins, and great with hearty red-meat dishes.
MezzoMondo Negroamaro 2003 (Italy) *** 588962 $8.05
Dark, dark fruit (plums, cherries, berries) with notes of spice,
smoke and tar for more intensity. The tannins are light, and this
pairs well with full-flavoured Italian meat dishes.
Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Merlot 2003 (Chile) **** 427088
$10.95
Really delicious and well-made, this has attractive rich fruit
power and good balance with firm tannins that will mellow in a year
or so. Pair it with medium-rare grilled lamb.
Sumac Ridge Cabernet Merlot 2001 (British Columbia) **** 551991
$13.95
A hearty red with rich, dark, complex fruit character, spice and
light hints of oak. Well-balanced, it has light tannins and a warm
feel. It's a great match for rich red meat dishes.
Rosemount Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 (Australia) **** 334870
$16.05
Quite a weighty wine with intense black fruit aromas and attractive
notes of spice, black pepper and mint. Generously fruity but
well-structured, it goes well with hearty beef stew.
Turning Leaf Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 (California) *** 412296 $12
This wine delivers a lot of Cab for the buck. With ripe fruit
(plums, blackberries) and spicy notes, it's well-balanced with light
tannins, and it's a natural for barbecued red meat dishes.
Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Shiraz 2003 (Chile) **** 568055
$11.10
Intense and fruity with lovely dark flavours and notes of spice,
smoke and black pepper. It has firm tannins and rich smoothness, and
goes perfectly with pepper steak.
R.H. Phillips Syrah 2001 (California) *** 576272 $14
A well-made Shiraz (cherry, plum) that's fruit-forward and retains
good complexity and balance, and has a decent finish. A good
complement to turkey breast stuffed with dried fruit.
Yalumba "Y Series" Merlot 2002 (Australia) **** 625111 $14.10
Rich, tree-ripened fruit leap to the fore here. Deliciously plump
flavours with spicy complexity and well-pitched acidity. Excellent
with flavoursome dishes like roast lamb.
Da Luca Primitivo-Merlot 2002 (Italy) *** 588970 $10.05
Vibrant fresh fruit (strawberry, raspberry, plum) in this blend
(Primitivo is the same as Zinfandel), with vanilla and chocolate
notes. Good with well-seasoned pasta dishes.
Fetzer Zinfandel-Shiraz 2003 (California) *** 606335 $12.95
Full-bodied, all-but-organic red blend with spicy, robust dark
fruit flavours (cherry, plum) and black pepper notes. Great with
pork tenderloin and sweet root vegetables.
Montresor Amarone della Valpolicella 1998 (Italy) *** 240416 $29.30
Intense flavours of fresh cherry, berry and dried fruit, with a
big, rich texture and the classic bitter kick at the end. For hearty
red meat dishes or sharp, flavourful Italian cheese.
Barossa Valley Estate 'Spires' Shiraz 2001 (Australia) *** 598128
$15.10
A solid core of ripe dark fruit (cherry, plum, berry) with notes of
spice, smoke and hints of eucalyptus. Light tannins, good balance
and complexity make this a natural for hearty red meat dishes.
Marchese di Montecristo Nerello del Bastardo 1999 (Italy) *****
588913 $13.95
Big and fruity (black plums, berries) with good complexity, nice
balance, light tannins and a long finish. Like a baby Barolo and
great with big, flavourful red meat dishes.
Errazuriz Estate Shiraz 2002 (Chile) **** 604066 $13
Big and complex in the best New World style. Look for intense dark
fruit flavours with spicy complexity and the balance to pair with
well-garlicked steak and mushrooms.
Wente Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 (California) ****
301507 $15.10
Plush, generous fruit (plum, raspberry) with spicy and earthy
notes. Light but firm tannins and a long spicy finish. Pair this
with moderately seasoned red meat dishes.
SparkLing wines
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava 2001 (Spain) **** 158493 $12.60
Consistently well-made sparkling wine with tropical fruit flavours
with toasty notes, set off by citrus acidity. This wine is versatile
enough to be a sipping sparkler, or pair it with richly seasoned
poultry.
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut Champagne (France) **** 563338 $58.05
Dry texture with quite rich fruit and good complexity with nutty,
toasty, bread dough notes. It's a fuller-bodied sparkling wine that
will pair well with heavier dishes.
Banrock Station Sparkling Chardonnay (Australia) *** 534974 $12.10
Fruity (yellow Delicious apples, apples, pear and lemon) and with a
hint of sweetness on the finish, but it's dry and nicely acidic. A
good sipper or to drink with many spicy Asian dishes.
Seaview Brut Sparkling Wine 2001 (Australia)*** 216333 $11.05
Reliable year after year as a good value sparkling wine for
sipping, drinking with food, or for making Kir Royal or Mimosas.
Nice apple-pear-citrus flavours and zesty acidity.
Hillebrand Trius Brut (Non-vintage) (Ontario)**** 451641 $21.95
A "traditional method" sparkling wine with well-defined fruit
(pear, apple, citrus) and classic nutty, brioche notes. Serve it
with salty or smoky-flavoured appetizers.
Sherry and Sherry-Style Wines
Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Fino Sherry (Spain) **** 242669 $16.85
Tio Pepe is the benchmark Fino sherry. It's bone-dry with fresh
lemon, briny, herbal flavours and goes beautifully with Spanish
tapas: olives, fried fish, octopus, salty cheese.
Harvey's Bristol Cream (Spain) **** 215483 $14.60
A full-bodied, rich sherry with dried fruit (raisins, figs)
flavours, with notes of toffee and nuts. Pair it with fruit cake or,
for a delicious aperitif, try it on the rocks with a twist of
orange.
Port and Port-Style Wines
Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage 1999 (Portugal) **** 046946
$16.45
Complex flavours of dried fruit (raisins, figs, prunes) with notes
of chocolate and plum. Sweet but with acid bite to make this a great
pair with rich fruit cake or sharp blue cheese.
Grahams 10 Year Tawny Port (Portugal) **** 206508 $28.05
A full-bodied port with concentrated plum and dried fruit flavours
and nutty notes. Rich without being over-sweet, it goes well with
medium-strong cheeses and mixed nuts.
Dessert and Sweet Wines
Peller Estate Late Harvest Vidal 2002 (Ontario) *** 395814 $12.95
Lively peach, apricot and tropical flavours with spicy notes, it
has characteristic sweetness but it's balanced with sharp, clean
acidity. Great with not-too-sweet fruit-based desserts.
Cave Spring 'Indian Summer' Select Late Harvest Riesling (Ontario)
**** 415901 $23.95 (Vintages Essential)
Luscious tropical flavours like mango, with peach and honey, but
it's medium-sweet and has a good level of acidity. A very good
partner with rich fruit-based desserts.
Kourtaki Mavrodaphne of Patras (Greece) **** 208413 $10.05
A bit like Tawny Port, with flavours of dried fruit (figs, prunes)
and hints of red fruit. Medium weight, not cloyingly sweet, and a
great match for honey- and nut-rich baklava.
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Wine Ratings by Rod Phillips
This is a list of 100 easily available wines that Ottawa Citizen
wine columnist Rod Phillips, pictured above, considers good to
excellent value. Most are in the LCBO, but a few are Vintages
'Essentials' (permanently in stock), or available from winery retail
stores in
Ottawa. Locations are noted only if wines cannot be found in the
LCBO.
Each wine is rated as follows:
***** Excellent value
**** Very good value
*** Good value
- There are too many good-to-excellent value wines to bother about
the mediocre and poor value ones, which would be rated ** or *.
- Almost all wines listed here are dry, and any sweetness is noted
in the description of the wine.
- Prices and vintages in this list might be different when you buy
any of the wines: prices can fluctuate, and new vintages replace
old. Moreover, wines are constantly removed from, and added to, the
LCBO list.
- Because selections vary among stores, you might have to visit
more than one LCBO outlet to find a particular wine. To find the
LCBO store nearest you that carries the wine you're looking for,
visit the website at lcbo.com or call toll-free 1-800-668-5226.
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The following wine terminology will help you to understand the ratings..
Enjoy drinking! and drink safely
Wine terminology from A to Z
A
ACIDITY A natural component in grapes that gives white wine a refreshing quality.
AFTERTASTE The lingering flavor in your mouth after you have swallowed the wine.
AGING Intentionally keeping a wine for a length of time so that the flavors harmonize and the wine starts to soften and open up. *There is no one correct amount of time to age wine. All wines age differently and at different rates.
AROMA The smell of a young wine. Aroma is slightly different from bouquet.
ASTRINGENCY The quality of wine that makes your mouth slightly pucker.
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BALANCE The sense you get from a wine when all the components have good equilibrium.
BITTER A harsh quality that wine can take on. This happens when grapes are not quite ripe.
BLEND When different lots of wine are combined to make a final wine with specific characteristics. A blended wine may be of different types of grapes, a blend of the same grape variety from different vineyards, or the same grape that was handled differently in the vineyard or during wine making.
BODY The weight of the wine in the mouth. Wines can be light, medium or full bodied.
BOUQUET The aroma a wine takes on after it has aged in the bottle.
BUTTERY A description of a wine (usually white wine) that has taken on a mild buttery flavor.
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CABERNET FRANC The lighter relative of cabernet sauvignon. It is not unusual for this wine to be blended with cabernet sauvignon and merlot. A violet aroma and slightly spicy flavor are noticed with this wine.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON This is one of the famous grapes of Bordeaux althougth it can be found in California, Italy, Australia and Chile. It has been dubbed the "king" of red grapes and possesses impressive structue with deep, rich cassis flavors.
CHAMPAGNE Sparkling wine that is usually a blend of three grapes:two red: pinot noir and pinot meunier, and one white: chardonnay. Champagnes can range from very dry to sweet. Most champagne firms will make a minimum of three categories of wine: non-vintage, vintage, and pretige cuvee.
CHARDONNAY A popular white grape variety in the United States. Chardonnay has a full, round, body and buttery, apple flavors mixed with toastiness.
CHEWY This is said when a wine has a full feel in the mouth. Zinfandels are often called chewy.
COMPLEX A word use to describe a multi-layered wine that reveals different flavors as you drink it.
CRISP Used to mean that a wine tastes zesty and refreshing.
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DECANT Process of slowly pouring wine from the bottle into a glass carafe, leaving the wine's sediment behind. Usually only older red wines need to be decanted.
DRY When wine tastes like it no longer has any remaining natural grape sugar.
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EARTHY A descriptive term for wine when it has a smell or taste like the earth or something growing in soil. Earthy wines can be reminiscent of mushrooms.
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FERMENTATION The process that grape juice is chemically turned into wine through the action of yeast. During fermentation, yeast enzymes convert the natural sugars in the grapes to alcohol which gives off carbon dioxide as a byproduct.
FINISH The final aftertaste of wine. Very good wines have relativley long finishes.
FLORAL A term used to describe a wine that has a smell reminiscent of flowers.
FULL BODIED Descriptive term for wine which is relatively weighty on the palate.
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GAMAY A very fruity flavor similar to black cherry. This wine is often at its best served slightly chilled.
GEWURTZTRAMINER White grape variety grown mostly in cold climates. It has flavors similar to lychee nuts, peaches, apricots, and sometimes, cold cream.
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HERBACEOUS Descriptive term for wines that have strong green herb-like flavors. Herb-like flavors are normally considered to be negative properties for most wines, however in some varieties such as sauvignon blanc they are considered to be appropriate.
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MERLOT A red grape variety that is grown in most of the same places as cabernet sauvignon and is often blended with it. However merlot is thought to feel a little softer on the palate than cabernet sauvignon. Flavors of merlot that can be detected are mocha and boysenberry.
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NOSE A term mostly used in Britain that is synomymous with aroma.
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OAKY A term used to describe wine when it has a pronounced oak flavor that results from aging wine in new small oak barrels.
OXIDIZED Wine that has been significantly exposed to air, which changes the wine's aroma and flavor.
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PINOT BLANC Pinot blanc often has flavors similar to chardonnay, though the wine is generally lighter body and somewhat more delicate.
PINOT NOIR Known for its silky texture and earthy flavors. Pinot noir grapes prefer a cold climate and is rarely found outside of the Burgundy region of France and Oregon and California in the United States.
PORT A fortified sweet wine from the Duoro Valley of Portugal. It is a blended wine made up of five grapes: Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Francesa, Touriga Nacional. Ports are divided into two categories: wood-aged ports and bottle-aged ports. The best known style of wood-aged port is Tawny Port which is ready to drink immediately after bottling. The best known style of bottle-aged port is Vintage Port which should be decanted.
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REISLING The reknowned white grape of Germany, Austria, and the Alsace region of France. It is now becoming popular in Washington state and New York state among grape growers. Reisling grapes exhibit delicate peach and mineral flavors.
ROSE A pink wine that can be made from several different red grape varieties. Rose wines can be made many different ways, but the most common way is to draw the wine off the red grape skins before skins have completely tinted the wine red. Rose wines, like white wines, are best when they are served chilled.
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SAUVIGNON BLANC It is the grape best known from the Sancerre region of France. It is also grown in New Zealand, Bordeaux, South Africa, California, and Washington state. Sauvignon blanc has wild, untamed flavors of grass, herbs, and green tea that are often overlaid with a smokiness.
SEDIMENT Small particles that drop out of suspension as wine ages. With considerable age, many wines throw off a sediment. Sediment is harmless.
SHERRY The famous fortified wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain. The grape variety is mainly Palomino. Sherry is made by many different styles with a variety of sweetness levels.
SOMMELIER The French term for a wine steward.
SYRAH (SHIRAZ) A wine with the unmistakble smell of white pepper and wild boysenberry flavors. Syrah is a red grape from the northern Rhone Valley of France. Syrah is also a leading grape of Australia where it is called Shiraz. California is another large grower of Syrah.
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TANNIN Tannin comes from the grapes seeds and skins. It gives wine structure and acts as a natural preservative which helps wine to age. Tannin is sensed not tasted. It can be described as the fuzzy film left on one's teeth after drinking a sip of wine.
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VINTAGE The year in which the grapes for a given wine were harvested. Most wines have a vintage date on the bottle, however not all do.
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YEASTY Descriptive term for a wine with the pleasant aroma of bread dough. Many sparkling wines and champagnes have a yeasty aroma.
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ZINFANDEL A popular red grape of California. Zinfandel has a mouthfilling, thick berryness that is sometimes described as chewy. White zinfandel is made when zinfandel grapes are fermented without their dark purple skins.
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As it is said, all the wine listed here are dry.. you can see the full list posted by 人在天涯, for every wine, there is comments...
I would suggest you,
1. There are only 3 wines rated as 5 stars of this 100 wine list, 2 of them are for red wine...you may have both of them. I think both of them are full bodied.
2. If you want to buy more, you can have some medium-bodied or light bodied red (only one light bodied in his list, and it's a 3 stars). Full bodied may taste strong if you don't drink wine much..
