Vintages Value List Release Saturday June 26, 2010

Greetings All!

OK, we are re-neging on our promise of a shortened list. Why? Well, the bargains are irresistible this week. So we’ll keep this preamble short & sweet so you can get on to the good stuff below. ENJOY!

WHITE WINE

175240 Domaine Du Tariquet Classic Ugni Blanc/Colombard 2009 (Southwest France) $11.95

P is for pleasure in this number, get past the nose and you will be rewarded with flavours of lime, mineral and spritzy acidity

166751 Bodegas Agnusdei Terra Firm Albariño 2008 (DO Rias Baixas) $13.95

Hola….this beauty is fresh and earthy exuding a pretty floral nose and flavours of stone fruit, apple and citrus bursting of crisp acidity.

163980 Two Tracks Sauvignon Blanc 2009 (New Zealand) $16.95

This lovely number is unctuous and rich exuding aromas of grass, pea pods following through on the palate balanced out by citrus on the finish.

ROSE

71084 La Bastide Blanche Bandol Rosé 2009 (Provence) $21.95

Wow, we just looked at each other and uttered DELISH! A blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault this fresh tasting beauty screams strawberry, rhubarb and floral and an ample finish.

RED WINE

114066 L.A. Cetto Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (Baja, California) $8.95

Opening up with a pretty nose - nice balance of berry fruit and spice, this number is quaffable and on the cheap. Pick up a case or two for that patio party, pairs well with burgers.

983403 Trivento Reserve Cabernet /Malbec 2008 (Mendoza) $12.95

Well made and nicely integrated oak and fruit making for a smooth drinking experience.

166397 Urban Uco Malbec/Tempranillo 2008 (Mendoza) $12.95

Featuring dark berries and coffee, excellent value that is big on flavour. Jay Miller of www.erobertparker.com scored this a 90.

328997 Illuminati Riparosso Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2008 (Abruzzo) $12.95

Good standard Italian table wine for a good price!

180455 Mission Hardware Cellars Winemaker’s Select Old Sonoma Red 2007 (Sonoma County) $14.95

Merlot and Zinfandel present a weird blend; the result is a big smooth new world fruit dominated wine. Good price for Sonoma.

171629 Spadina Una Viola Signature Syrah 2006 (Sicilia) $15.95

This Sicilian beauty features violet characteristics, quite fruity but dry, emanating flavours of raspberry and white chocolate. Summed up this one is a sexy number!

178806 Château Canon De Brem 2003 (Bordeaux) $19.95

Good value to be found in this big and shtanky number featuring flavours of cherry, chocolate, dried herb and earth and a long finish.

685560 Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Merlot 2007 (New Zealand) $21.95

Fabulous aromas here - big on the oak but retaining the fresh fruit flavours of raspberry, strawberry and plum and a touch of chocolate and spice.

155408 Marchesi Di Barolo Barbaresco 2006 DOCG (Piedmont, IT) $24.95

This is not the best Barbaresco you will ever have – BUT – it is the best when they are usually at least double the price. This is decent, rather elegant and complex in fact.

ALP

Rose & Karen