New Zealand & Easter - April 16th Vintages Release

Starting with this Release and going forward, I will also be posting my Wine Picks a few days prior to the Release date so you have some time review, prior to heading to your local LCBO outlet on Saturday. I hope you are enjoying my bi-weekly selections and reviews.

The upcoming Vintages Release on Saturday, April 16th spotlights New Zealand and the upcoming Easter festivities.

My 2 Sauv Blanc picks from NZ are not your typical gooseberry/nettle/grassy/lemon/lime-style - they are different and definitely worth a look. There are also numerous reds that provide great value and will go well at get-togethers during Easter long weekend (and on many occasions this summer). Cheers!

Red Wine:

• OSCAR'S ESTATE VINEYARD SHIRAZ 2008 - Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia (#225631) - $15.95
• BARONIA DEL MONTSANT FLOR D'ENGLORA ROURE 2009 - DO Montsant, Spain (#210989) - $15.95
• VILLA MATILDE ROCCA DEI LEONI AGLIANICO 2007 - IGT Campania, Italy (#165035) - $19.95
• CASAS DEL BOSQUE RESERVA CARMENÈRE 2009 - Rapel Valley, Chile (#205872) - $13.95
• APOLLONIO VALLE CUPA 2004 - IGT Salento Rosso, Puglia, Italy (#084046) - $17.95
• LONE KAURI RESERVE PINOT NOIR 2009 - Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand (#214858) - $16.95
• CAVE DES VIGNERONS DE BEL AIR BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES 2009 - AC, Beaujolais, France (#208058) - $13.95
• GROVE STREET CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 - Sonoma County, California, USA (#161190) - $15.00

White Wine:

• JULES TAYLOR SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009 - Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand (#224428) - $18.95
• FEATHERSTONE BLACK SHEEP RIESLING 2009 - VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada (#080234) - $16.95
• GIESEN SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009 - The Brothers Land, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand (#223180) - 14.95

Rosé Wine:

• CHÂTEAU VAL JOANIS TRADITION SYRAH ROSÉ 2009 - AC Luberon, Rhône, France (#707281) - $14.95