Tag Archives: Wines of the Week

Wines of the Week for April 12, 2018

Posted on April 12, 2018 by tonyaspler

Three wines to be released on Saturday, April 14th, at Vintages Zenato San Benedetto Lugana 2016  (Veneto) ($18.95, Vintages #707158) Made from a Soave grape grown on the southern banks of Lake Garda. Bright straw in colour, it offers a minerally, … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Week for April 5, 2018

Posted on April 5, 2018 by tonyaspler

Selbach Incline Riesling 2016 (Mosel) $17.95 (Vintages #523928) Very pale straw in colour with a hint of lime; lightly floral, citrus and mineral nose; light-bodied, just off-dry, elegant, grapefruit and apple flavours; lovely mouth-feel with lively acidity giving the wine … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Week for March 22, 2018

Posted on March 22, 2018 by tonyaspler

Rabl Kittmansberg Grüner Veltiner 2016, Kamptal ($16.95, Vintages #346007) Austria’s signature grape Grüner Veltiner produces a wonderfully versatile white wine. In its dry form, it has a nose of green peach and lemon with a note of white pepper and a … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Week for January 4, 2018

Posted on January 4, 2018 by tonyaspler

Three wines to be released on Saturday, January 6th, 2018. Alvear Cream Sherry (Montilla-Moriles) $16.95 (Vintages #515791) Deep amber in colour; sweet, nutty nose of dried figs; full-bodied, off-dry, rich and spicy fig and nut flavours; great intensity here with … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Week for December 21, 2017

Posted on December 21, 2017 by tonyaspler

Ilok Cellars Grasvina 2016 (Croatia) $13.95 (Vintages #517474) We don’t see many wines from Croatia coming through the LCBO but this one is worthy of your consideration. Grasevina is what the Croatians call Welschriesling which – just to confuse you … Continue reading →

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