I regret that time constraints do not permit me to do a full column this week, but there are a few wines that I would heartily recommend from this release.
WHITE WINES
Katnook Estate Chardonnay 2006 from Australia ($19.95) – a full, rich chardonnay
Pierre Sparr Réserve Pinot Blanc 2008 from Alsace ($13.95) - great value in a lively, tasty white
Jean-Marc Brocard Vau de Vey Chablis 1er Cru 2007 from Burgundy ($29.95) – one of my favourite white wines. Look for a clean, mineral taste.
Zenato Pinot Grigio 2008 from Veneto ($14.95) – a good value from a very good producer
RED WINES
Alta Vista Atemporal Assemblage 2007 from Argentina ($19.95) – my favourite winery from Argentina. This blend of several varietals is delicious.
Luigi Bosca Single Vineyard Malbec 2006 from Argentina ($18.95) – a very good, well structured malbecs
Delas Frères Les Launes Crozes-Hermitage 2007 from the Rhone ($19.95) - this is consistently one of the best Rhone wines, especially for the price
Delas Frères Saint-Esprit Côtes Du Rhône 2007 from the Rhone ($14.95) – the younger sibling of the previous wine. I almost always buy a case. It is a wonderful house wine.
Renato Ratti Marcenasco Barolo 2005 from Piedmont ($49.95) – this is why barolo is sometimes called the King of Wines.
Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2006 from Bordeaux ($84.00) – this producer turns out great wines, even during off years. Give it 3 or 4 years.
Antinori Solaia 2006 from Tuscany ($244.95) – expensive, yes, but I’ve never met anyone who has regretted buying this iconic wine. Cellar for 5 years.
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