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Baronia Del Montsant Englora 2005, Do Montsant

Spain.

47% Red Grenache, 22% Carignan, 8% Syrah, 19 Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Tempranillo.

Great wine! needs decanting for a couple of hours.

Dark red in the glass, with garnet rim.
Dry, medium bodied.
Very complex aromas of cedar, vanilla, spices.
Very rich flavor with good balance of acidity and tannins.
Long finish filled with ripe fruit taste.

Bremerton Verdelho 2011, Langhorne Creek, South Australia

South Australia, Australia

Very light  and fruity wine.  Some pears and melon on the palate.
Fresh acidity, medium finish with floral notes.
Great with seafood!

Les Vignoles Terroirs Et Lieu Dieu De Loire Saumur Champigny 2009, Ac, Cabernet Franc

Loire, France 
I love Cabernet Franc! 
Very stylish and elegant wine. 
Garnet color in the glass.
Lovely aromas of raspberries,  spices. Light tannins and smooth acidity. Medium bodied, medium finish with floral notes.

I had this wine with various meat terrines. It was great pairing!

2008 Jean-Marc Brocard Bourgogne Blanc Kimmeridgien

Burgundy, France.
Chardonnay.

I loved this unoaked Chardonnay. Even though I usually prefer oaked Chardonnays.
Dark yellow color in the glass.
Buttery and citrusy flavors, fresh acidity, hint of minerality.
Very refreshing, great with seafood.

Mas Des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Blanc 2011, Ac Costières De Nîmes

Blend of Grenache Blanc and Roussanne.
Light yellow in the glass.
 Floral and zesty wine packed with stone fruit flavor and mineral notes.

Wines from LCBO tasting table

SASSICAIA 2009

Price $ 179.95  

 Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc

  Dark, ruby colored in the glass.
Even though this wine is still young, it's very big, rich.
Concentrated flavors of dark fruit, leather, little bit of menthol and smoked meat.
Very complex and elegant wine, balanced tannins with long finish.

 MASSETO 2009

 
Price $ 499.00
 Tuscany 
 Merlo

Dark ruby color.
Aromas of ripe berries, cassis, chocolate and spices.
Very concentrated flavors of dark berries, licorice, great balance and some sweetness in the end.  
Full bodied, lovely wine, will get even better in a few years.





 DOMAINE BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS MONTRACHET GRAND CRU 2009

 

 Price $ 639.00

  Burgundy, France
 Chardonnay

  Pale straw in the glass.
Aromas of apple, spices, and whiff of floral aromas.
Delicious acidity, juicy, great classical finish.

Amazing experience to taste this wine!




PENFOLDS GRANGE 2006

 Price $ 499.00

 Barossa Valley
Australia
Shiraz/ Cabernet Sauvignon.
 Deep red color.
Very aromatic, intense  aromas of baking spice, smoked meat, nuts.
Firm tannins with balanced acidity.
Long finish with flavors of dark berries, licorice, cocoa.




OPUS ONE 2008

 Price $ 364.95

 California
Napa Valley
Bordeaux blend. 

Very dark purple in the glass.
Elegant wine with aromas of cherry, raspberry, oak.
Dry, full bodied, very fruity, firm tannins, amazingly smooth, complex.
Long finish with tobacco,  and spice notes.
 







 CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 2008

 Price $ 795.00

 Outstanding wine!
This Margaux is my favorite!
Dark ruby red in the glass.
Exceptional aromas of dark fruit, cherries,spices.
Complex flavors, of dark berries, graphite,  pepper, leather and oak.
Dry, full bodied with wonderful  tannins, balanced acidity, lovely texture.
Long finish full of flavors with coffee and berries.