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680 NEWS wine reviews, June 15–17, 2018

Posted on June 15, 2018 by tonyaspler

Errazuriz Aconcagua Alto Carmenère 2015 Chile’s vineyards were originally planted in the 1850s with Bordeaux varieties – among them was Carmenère. For 150 years Chilean growers thought they had a clone of Merlot in their vineyards. DNA testing proved it … Continue reading →

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680 NEWS wine reviews, June 8–10, 2018

Posted on June 8, 2018 by tonyaspler

Susanna Balbo Signature Malbec 2015 Susanna Balbo was Argentina’s first female winemaker. She makes impressive wines in the Uco Valley of Mendoza. Currently at Vintages is her Signature Malbec 2015. Opaque purple in colour, it has earthy, black fruits on … Continue reading →

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680 NEWS wine reviews, June 1–3, 2018

Posted on June 1, 2018 by tonyaspler

Château d’Aigueville Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2016 The Côtes du Rhône-Villages appellation offers some of the best values in full-bodied dry red wines. Currently on the LCBO’s general product list is Château d’Aigueville Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2016. This blend of Grenache … Continue reading →

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680 NEWS wine reviews, May 25–27, 2018

Posted on May 25, 2018 by tonyaspler

Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Regular listeners to these wine reviews will know by now that I’m a great fan of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region. Just released at Vintages is Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016. Very … Continue reading →

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680 NEWS wine reviews, May 18–20, 2018

Posted on May 18, 2018 by tonyaspler

Duca Catemario Collezione Privata Pinot Grigio Rosé 2017 The two most popular categories at the LCBO are Pinot Grigio and Rosé, so you don’t have to be a marketing genius to come up with a winning concept of a Pinot … Continue reading →

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