Mayu Reserva Carmenère 2011, Elqui Valley

Carmenre.
Chile.


In the glass dark red color.
On the nose dark fruit, tobacco, earth.
On the palate dry, firm tannins with balanced acidity, medium to full body. Chocolate flavour with hint of cedar and tobacco. Plum, ripe red fruit. Smooth, long finish with leather aromas.

Villa Mt. Eden Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2008, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley

Chardonnay

California

$19.95 at LCBO (393892) 

In the glass clean, healthy, light straw color.

On the nose floral, citrus.

On the palate dry, medium body, hazelnut, butterscotch, light oak. Balanced, medium finish with vanilla flavors.

Penfolds Thomas Hyland Shiraz 2011, Adelaide, South Australia

Shiraz

South Australia, Australia

$21.95 (611210) 

Dark purple red in the glass.

On the nose lovely aromas of  blackcurrants, dark berries, and hint of coffee.

On the palate dry, medium bodied. Soft tannins, rich flavours of dark red fruit, plum, spices, vanilla.

Soft tannins, vibrant acidity. Rounded finish with chocolate flavors.

Marchesi De' Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglioni 2011, Igt Toscana

Tuscany, Italy

$21.95 at LCBO  (145920) 

 A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet franc, and Sangiovese.

Dark ruby red in the glass. Clean, healthy.

On the nose red fruit, cherries, baking spices, hazelnuts.

On the palate dry, medium body, strong tannins, supporting acidity. Flavors of cranberries, pomegranate, currant, plums.

Spicy hints of cinnamon and oak in the end. Nice finish.

Better to decant.

Very elegant wine!

André Blanck & Ses Fils Rosenbourg Pinot Blanc 2011, Ac Alsace

Pinot Blanc
Alsace, France
$14.95at LCBO (626606)

Great!
Easy drinking, fresh wine.
Fresh apple, pear flavors with floral  aromas.
Light to medium body, crisp acidity, light, fresh finish with touch of minerality.

Elephant Hill Pinot Noir 2011, Central Otago, South Island

Pinot Noir
Central Otago, New Zealand
$29.95at LCBO(309583)

Pinot Noir from new Zealand are my second favorite after Burgundy!:0) 

Rich ruby red and semi opaque in the glass.

On the nose red fruits, cherries, floral.

On the palate dry, fresh acidity,  easy to drink, strawberries.

medium finish with herb character.

Gisselbrecht Frankstein Riesling 2009, Ac Alsace Grand Cru

Riesling

Alsace, France

$20.95 at LCBO (341909) 

That was my favorite  Riesling ever!

Amazing floral nose with citrus and fruit nose.

On the palate medium bodied, crisp and dry with reach apple, honey and citrus flavors. Long finish with mineral and spice notes. 

Very balanced  fantastic wine!