Southern Rhône + Refreshing Rosés - May 14 Vintages Release

This week's LCBO Vintages Release on Saturday, May 14 focuses on (mostly Grenache-based red) wines from the Southern Rhône region of France. As well, 3 styles of Rosés from various wine regions around the world - just in time for the Spring/Summer patio season.

The Ladybug from Malivoire is one of my favourite Rosés - and the 2010 looks to be a winner! My red wine picks for this week all look like they will reward if aged for 1-2 years. See for yourself and enjoy this week's selection!

Red Wine:

• LES VIGNERONS D'ESTÉZARGUES LA GRANACHA SIGNARGUES 2009 - AC Côtes du Rhône-Villages, Vieilles Vignes, Unfiltered, France (#082560) - $17.95
• DOMAINE MARTIN CAIRANNE 2009 - AC Côtes du Rhône-Villages, Unfiltered, France (#223461) - 16.95
• ELEMENTOS RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008 - Mendoza, Argentina (#218974) - $12.95
• SANTA CAROLINA DRY FARMING CARIGNAN 2008 - Cauquenes Valley, Chile (#213520) - $16.95
• DOMAINE CROZE-GRANIER CUVÉE RÉSERVE CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2007 - AC, France (#736371) - $13.95
• TOR DEL COLLE RISERVA BRINDISI 2006 - DOC, Abruzzo, Italy (#211847) - $12.95
• VINELAND PINOT MEUNIER 2009 - VQA Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada (#225508) - $17.95

White Wine:

• SOLS & SENS LAUDUN 2009 - AC Côtes du Rhône-Villages, France (#223438) - $13.95
• MICHEL DELHOMMEAU CUVÉE HARMONIE MUSCADET DE SÈVRE-ET-MAINE 2009 - AC, Sur Lie, Loire, France (#164624) - $12.95

Rosé Wine:

• MALIVOIRE LADYBUG ROSÉ 2010 - VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada (#559088) - $15.95
• STREWN CABERNET ROSÉ 2008 - VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada (#467753) - $13.95