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La Posta wines salute these hard-working growers who strive for superior flavours from grapes they grow on their own estate, and produce wines that are often single vineyard bottles. Each La Posta label illustrates a story of these individual families and are inspired by Art Nouveau and Art Déco designs of the 1920s and 1930s.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe grapes for this Bonarda were grown by Estela Armando. Her family has been growing grapes in Mendoza since 1887, one year after they arrived from the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. Estela's great-grandfather started the family wine business by growing grapes, making wine, and then taking the wine by mule train in leather wine bags to sell to the workers building the Trans-Andean railroad. The grapes used in this Bonarda were planted by Estela's grandfather and father in 1963 in the vineyard that she still tends to. The combination of a unique place, old vines, and very little irrigation helps create grapes of high quality. With this Bonarda, Estela invites you to venture into the Andes as Summer gives way to Fall and the snow-capped mountains grow whiter, while the water of the Desaguadero River gets bluer with each day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis red wine is crafted with 100% Bonarda, Argentina's second-most widely planted red varietal. It was grown in a single vineyard planted in 1963 and located in Guaymallén in eastern Mendoza at an elevation of 700 metres (2,300 feet). The soils at this vineyard are shallow loamy clay with gravel subsoils. During vinification, 30% of this Bonarda was aged for 10 months in 2nd and 3rd use French oak barrels. The exceptional 2020 harvest is noted as one of the earliest and warmest vintages in Mendoza, with reduced yields, but also produced extraordinarily high quality grapes under the otherwise terrible circumstances. Let's see how this 2020 Bonarda is tasting tonight...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh19pGy-F-nZKVYrgEtDI9PqV3N3LReKym4agptlvCnEZ0xpR7WPIRzIvgL6rJYXuaGFQYpC_w5pBdFOoJ7pgkue3KUj4ZDL7B5FtIlNyCmvUdL81Mb9TD4W8wTnfUXzdS2z04sLE9jCgPUe15DOm1s-ICysbhhHNdTS_MRAkbUsIHQk7zen6UuhkLyuw\/s900\/La-Posta-Estela-Armando-Bonarda-2020-Mendoza-Argentina_06904.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"La Posta Estela Armando Bonarda 2020 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh19pGy-F-nZKVYrgEtDI9PqV3N3LReKym4agptlvCnEZ0xpR7WPIRzIvgL6rJYXuaGFQYpC_w5pBdFOoJ7pgkue3KUj4ZDL7B5FtIlNyCmvUdL81Mb9TD4W8wTnfUXzdS2z04sLE9jCgPUe15DOm1s-ICysbhhHNdTS_MRAkbUsIHQk7zen6UuhkLyuw\/w300-h400\/La-Posta-Estela-Armando-Bonarda-2020-Mendoza-Argentina_06904.JPG\" title=\"La Posta Estela Armando Bonarda 2020 (89 pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELA POSTA ESTELA ARMANDO BONARDA 2020\u003C\/b\u003E - Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=261586\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#261586\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $15.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe fresh, lifted nose offers generous aromas of black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, and plum with whiffs of stony minerals and violet. On the ripe, medium-full bodied palate it has pleasing black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, mineral, and plum replays on the flavour profile. Acids are juicy, while the supple, dusty textured tannins have a nice mouthfeel. Fine mineral notes with dark berries linger on the long finish. Even better than the 2018, this is a highly recommended buy! Score: 89 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther delicious wines by La Posta are available at the LCBO and through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/nobleestates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENoble Estates Wines \u0026amp; Spirits\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3864270093753625176\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/la-posta-estela-armando-bonarda-2020-argentina-wine-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/3864270093753625176"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/3864270093753625176"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/la-posta-estela-armando-bonarda-2020-argentina-wine-review.html","title":"La Posta Estela Armando Bonarda 2020 (Argentina) - Wine Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh19pGy-F-nZKVYrgEtDI9PqV3N3LReKym4agptlvCnEZ0xpR7WPIRzIvgL6rJYXuaGFQYpC_w5pBdFOoJ7pgkue3KUj4ZDL7B5FtIlNyCmvUdL81Mb9TD4W8wTnfUXzdS2z04sLE9jCgPUe15DOm1s-ICysbhhHNdTS_MRAkbUsIHQk7zen6UuhkLyuw\/s72-w300-h400-c\/La-Posta-Estela-Armando-Bonarda-2020-Mendoza-Argentina_06904.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-7318373856066626634"},"published":{"$t":"2022-04-24T17:33:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-04-24T17:39:42.711-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2018"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"australia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cabernet-sauvignon"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"clare-valley"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"coonawarra"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"south-australia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"wakefield"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Australia) - Wine Review (Apr. 2022)"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-24\"\u003ETonight's\u003C\/time\u003E red wine review is this lovely Australian Cabernet Sauvignon that returned to the LCBO in the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/april-16-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-california.html\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-16\"\u003EApril 16th\u003C\/time\u003E VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E last weekend.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wakefieldwines.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWakefield Wines\u003C\/a\u003E was founded by the Taylor family in the Clare Valley of South Australia, in 1969. After many years of making wines for others, Bill Taylor Sr. and his two sons wanted to create their own estate wines inspired by Bordeaux producers and settled by the Wakefield River in Clare Valley. Upon excavating the site to secure a water source, Bill discovered tiny seahorses in the limestone bedrock and served as a reminder that these lands were under water more than 600 million years ago. Today, three seahorses grace the labels of Wakefield Wines and represent three generations of Taylor family winemakers. Wakefield is one of the most respected names and consistently reliable producers in the industry. As a family-owned wine company operating for more than 50 years, Wakefield is committed to sustainability and has a desire to leave a legacy for future generations.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI first enjoyed the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2021\/09\/wakefield-jaraman-cabernet-sauvignon-2018-australia-wine-review.html\"\u003E2018 Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon last September\u003C\/a\u003E and am curious to see if it has evolved much over the past 7 months. Crafted with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the grapes are actually from two regions - Clare Valley in the northern part of South Australia, and Coonawarra with its rich terra rossa soils located in the south. In 2018, Clare Valley experienced a warm and dry growing season that was also relatively and controlled, while avoiding major heatwaves. Coonawarra delivered excellent fruit quality at harvest due to the winter and spring rainfall providing good conditions for fruit set, followed by slow and cool ripening producing fruit with fine tannins and strong varietal characters.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELet's see how this 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia is tasting tonight...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg3jCnSBylRvYlPKRT4VZnXSfVRFCXETxps_skU9hvAU_QBZqJ8FXeTO8afpipY4P1-ozhNP8XYUlmGk84pbwp40dFd5d_mDxG03yMR2mHldoqtL8-xNAkybpcP3DwWpdOIb0VJUSOUY6TgBPHTGGVLdQTL3wC6-mmLJTHwiXi7UnKGdpmobEWZzYzn8A\/s900\/Wakefield-Jaraman-Cabernet-Sauvignon-2018-Clare-Valley-and-Coonawarra-South-Australia_06855.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (90+ pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg3jCnSBylRvYlPKRT4VZnXSfVRFCXETxps_skU9hvAU_QBZqJ8FXeTO8afpipY4P1-ozhNP8XYUlmGk84pbwp40dFd5d_mDxG03yMR2mHldoqtL8-xNAkybpcP3DwWpdOIb0VJUSOUY6TgBPHTGGVLdQTL3wC6-mmLJTHwiXi7UnKGdpmobEWZzYzn8A\/w300-h400\/Wakefield-Jaraman-Cabernet-Sauvignon-2018-Clare-Valley-and-Coonawarra-South-Australia_06855.JPG\" title=\"Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (90+ pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWAKEFIELD JARAMAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - Clare Valley \u0026amp; Coonawarra, South Australia (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=142398\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#142398\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $24.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EMatured in French oak barrels (50% 1 year old, and the rest 2 and 3 year old) for 10-12 months before being bottled and enclosed by screw cap. The fresh, medium-high intensity nose leads with cool minty herbs, red \u0026amp; blackcurrant, cassis, and raspberry aromas layered over savoury earthy and wood spice notes. It's full-bodied and rich with pleasing minty herbs, currant, and earthy wood spice replays on the flavour profile and fresh, vibrant acidity. Ripe, structured tannins are smooth and refined with a very subtle chalky grip. Minty, currant, and mocha chocolate notes linger on the long, succulent finish. Give it a light chill and enjoy this recommended buy! Score: 90+ pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther lovely wines by Wakefield are available at the LCBO, as well as through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/profilewinegroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EProfile Wine Group\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7318373856066626634\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/wakefield-jaraman-cabernet-sauvignon-2018-australia-wine-review-apr-2022.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/7318373856066626634"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/7318373856066626634"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/wakefield-jaraman-cabernet-sauvignon-2018-australia-wine-review-apr-2022.html","title":"Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Australia) - Wine Review (Apr. 2022)"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg3jCnSBylRvYlPKRT4VZnXSfVRFCXETxps_skU9hvAU_QBZqJ8FXeTO8afpipY4P1-ozhNP8XYUlmGk84pbwp40dFd5d_mDxG03yMR2mHldoqtL8-xNAkybpcP3DwWpdOIb0VJUSOUY6TgBPHTGGVLdQTL3wC6-mmLJTHwiXi7UnKGdpmobEWZzYzn8A\/s72-w300-h400-c\/Wakefield-Jaraman-Cabernet-Sauvignon-2018-Clare-Valley-and-Coonawarra-South-Australia_06855.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-278049582835865403"},"published":{"$t":"2022-04-22T17:38:00.005-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-04-22T17:38:58.293-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chardonnay"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"domaine-j-laurens"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"france"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"limoux"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mauzac"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"midi"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sparkling-wine"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"J. Laurens Le Moulin Brut Blanquette de Limoux (Midi) - Wine Review (Apr. 2022)"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"I've enjoyed this lovely \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2021\/05\/j-laurens-le-moulin-brut-blanquette-de-limoux-midi-wine-review-may-2021.html\"\u003ELimoux sparkling wine\u003C\/a\u003E on a couple of occasions now, including most recently in May 2021 when it showed up in VINTAGES that month. For \u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-22\"\u003Etonight's\u003C\/time\u003E sparkling wine review, I bring you the latest batch of this delicious sparkling wine that arrived at the LCBO last weekend as part of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/april-16-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-california.html\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-16\"\u003EApril 16th\u003C\/time\u003E LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELimoux wine is produced around the city of Limoux in Languedoc, in southwestern France, with sparkling wines dominating the production. The main grape of the region is Mauzac, known locally as Blanquette because of a fine white coating that forms on its leaves, followed by Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. Historically, it is widely believed that the world's first sparkling wines were produced in the region of Limoux in 1531 by the monks of the abbey in Saint-Hilaire. Fast forward to 1929 and the Limoux production area was the first delimited area in France, followed by the first Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) in Languedoc (and one of the very first in France) in 1938.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis Limoux sparkling wine is produced by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jlaurens.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDomaine J. Laurens\u003C\/a\u003E. Established in the 1980s by Michel Dervin of Champagne, J. Laurens is located in the south of France in the small village of La Digne d'Aval, 5 kilometres from Limoux, a stone’s throw away from the famous old city of Carcassonne, one hour from Toulouse, and two hours from Montpellier. A native of Limoux, Jacques Calvel took over the domaine in 2002 and with the help of Michel and cellar master Henri Albrus, the domaine was expanded and modernized in order to guarantee high quality wines every year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToday, J. Laurens produces a fine range of AOC Limoux sparkling wines in the traditional method. Among the many rules of the AOC, yields are limited to 50 hl\/hectare, hand-harvested and uncrushed grapes only, and the wines must rest on their lees for a minimum of 9 months. J. Laurens is aware of the importance of protecting the environment and respecting biological diversity, and applies the principles of sustainable agriculture with the help of a qualified technician.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhMoym5ykUqwRisIlSoezMUKs7ZQyHbAlgW0f5LBkzH6GDOQWK0YS4QgnBBL6PVN4HY40VFHzsaRenjjTdC8p4FdJW4R9-jaXnI_D5P5pPHvvbQcAGkrzD3Jksqp8LclW0UcJwFuN42xG4DZrSD3wnuatm4QfdYPxIWsQSc_vAwOBNrm_-I8SKnq_w29g\/s900\/J-Laurens-Le-Moulin-Brut-Blanquette-de-Limoux-Traditional-Method-AP-Midi-France_06854.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"J. Laurens Le Moulin Brut Blanquette de Limoux (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhMoym5ykUqwRisIlSoezMUKs7ZQyHbAlgW0f5LBkzH6GDOQWK0YS4QgnBBL6PVN4HY40VFHzsaRenjjTdC8p4FdJW4R9-jaXnI_D5P5pPHvvbQcAGkrzD3Jksqp8LclW0UcJwFuN42xG4DZrSD3wnuatm4QfdYPxIWsQSc_vAwOBNrm_-I8SKnq_w29g\/w300-h400\/J-Laurens-Le-Moulin-Brut-Blanquette-de-Limoux-Traditional-Method-AP-Midi-France_06854.JPG\" title=\"J. Laurens Le Moulin Brut Blanquette de Limoux (89 pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJ. LAURENS LE MOULIN BRUT BLANQUETTE DE LIMOUX\u003C\/b\u003E - Traditional method, AP, Midi, France (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=180323\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#180323\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis non-vintage traditional method sparkling wine is a blend of 90% Mauzac and 10% Chardonnay and has fresh golden apple and lemon citrus aromas mingling with yeasty and biscuit notes of generous intensity rising out of the glass. On the crisp, light-to-mid weighted palate it has lightly frothy mousse and more ripe apple, lemon citrus, and yeasty notes joined by lightly honeyed and grapefruit flavours in a dry profile with fresh, zesty acidity. Citrus, apple, and yeasty notes linger on the dry, clean, and crisp finish, with very good length. Lot L21344.1. Always a recommended buy! Score: 89 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther fine wines by J. Laurens can be ordered through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.oenophilia.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EConnexion Oenophilia\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/278049582835865403\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/j-laurens-le-moulin-brut-blanquette-de-limoux-midi-wine-review-apr-2022.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/278049582835865403"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/278049582835865403"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/j-laurens-le-moulin-brut-blanquette-de-limoux-midi-wine-review-apr-2022.html","title":"J. Laurens Le Moulin Brut Blanquette de Limoux (Midi) - Wine Review (Apr. 2022)"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhMoym5ykUqwRisIlSoezMUKs7ZQyHbAlgW0f5LBkzH6GDOQWK0YS4QgnBBL6PVN4HY40VFHzsaRenjjTdC8p4FdJW4R9-jaXnI_D5P5pPHvvbQcAGkrzD3Jksqp8LclW0UcJwFuN42xG4DZrSD3wnuatm4QfdYPxIWsQSc_vAwOBNrm_-I8SKnq_w29g\/s72-w300-h400-c\/J-Laurens-Le-Moulin-Brut-Blanquette-de-Limoux-Traditional-Method-AP-Midi-France_06854.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-1479262332433093426"},"published":{"$t":"2022-04-19T17:46:00.003-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-04-19T17:46:57.397-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2018"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"italy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nero-davola"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sicily"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Feudo Maccari Noto Neré Nero d'Avola 2018 (Sicily) - Wine Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-19\"\u003ETonight's\u003C\/time\u003E red wine review is this lovely Nero d'Avola from Sicily that arrived at the LCBO over the weekend as part of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/april-16-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-california.html\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-16\"\u003EApril 16th\u003C\/time\u003E LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlthough the story of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.feudomaccari.it\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFeudo Maccari\u003C\/a\u003E begins only in the late 1990's, the history of the vineyards go back much further in time. Founder Antonio Moretti Cuseri (of Tenuta Sette Ponti that crafted the lovely \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/tenuta-sette-ponti-crognolo-2018-tuscany-wine-review.html\"\u003E2018 Crognolo\u003C\/a\u003E I enjoyed last week) wanted a new oenological challenge and was fascinated by Val di Noto in southeastern Sicily after visiting the area in the late 90's. Starting in 2000, Antonio began acquiring land by units of \"tumulo\", an ancient Sicilian unit of measurement equal to 1,744 square metres, and acquired more than fifty properties. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToday, the Maccari estate covers 50 hectares of vines, with some more than 30 years old and located on mostly calcareous soils and different elevations to achieve overall balance in the wines. At the heart of the Maccari label is Nero d'Avola, a grape varietal that best expresses itself in this territory. Nero d'Avola is a varietal with ancient traditions and one of the most interesting of the Sicilian varieties. Among its expressive characteristics is its structure, richness, and roundness of its fruit, as well as its capability for lengthy cellaring. This particular Nero d'Avola underwent a controlled-temperature fermentation and maceration for about 15 days and was aged completely in stainless steel tanks. It was also aged for 4 months in bottle prior to release. Let's see how this unoaked Nero d'Avola from Sicily is tasting tonight...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUvh3OMxH02oRrow94ExWW8yPO6qUMlFnjF98RDPm7Arv2jyB4ChL9KXYEAAEvNPLPmJJ7Z3ch5gv9G-UiVxg57QD_kaJB-rbvBuMRw0LN-TU1gm43SkQ-2XldfDP92TRUBpdgb09oTvmmaCvvYt7T_NOPfHT1SsxgUrNYPl4tRz01zo49yuemQNhCNQ\/s900\/Feudo-Maccari-Noto-Nere-Nero-d-Avola-2018-DOP-Sicily-Italy_06853.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Feudo Maccari Noto Neré Nero d'Avola 2018 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUvh3OMxH02oRrow94ExWW8yPO6qUMlFnjF98RDPm7Arv2jyB4ChL9KXYEAAEvNPLPmJJ7Z3ch5gv9G-UiVxg57QD_kaJB-rbvBuMRw0LN-TU1gm43SkQ-2XldfDP92TRUBpdgb09oTvmmaCvvYt7T_NOPfHT1SsxgUrNYPl4tRz01zo49yuemQNhCNQ\/w300-h400\/Feudo-Maccari-Noto-Nere-Nero-d-Avola-2018-DOP-Sicily-Italy_06853.JPG\" title=\"Feudo Maccari Noto Neré Nero d'Avola 2018 (89 pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFEUDO MACCARI NOTO NERÉ NERO D'AVOLA 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - DOP, Sicily, Italy (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=339101\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#339101\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $17.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EAged in stainless steel tanks, followed by 4 months in bottle, this unoaked Nero d'Avola has a medium-high intensity nose that is quite attractive with aromas of sweet \u0026amp; ripe red berries, strawberry, baking spices, and sandalwood with touches of red plum. It's ripe and fruit forward on the dry, medium+ bodied palate with dried red berry, cherry, strawberry, sweet spice, sandalwood, and dried floral flavours, all supported by fresh, succulent acidity and soft, supple, lightly grippy tannins. Slightly tangy on the mid-palate with earthy, dried red berries \u0026amp; florals, and mineral notes lingering on the finish, with very good length. Highly recommended buy. Score: 89 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther lovely wines by Feudo Maccari are available at the LCBO and can also be ordered through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/nobleestates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENoble Estates Wines \u0026amp; Spirits\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1479262332433093426\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/feudo-maccari-noto-nere-nero-davola-2018-sicily-wine-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/1479262332433093426"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/1479262332433093426"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/feudo-maccari-noto-nere-nero-davola-2018-sicily-wine-review.html","title":"Feudo Maccari Noto Neré Nero d'Avola 2018 (Sicily) - Wine Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUvh3OMxH02oRrow94ExWW8yPO6qUMlFnjF98RDPm7Arv2jyB4ChL9KXYEAAEvNPLPmJJ7Z3ch5gv9G-UiVxg57QD_kaJB-rbvBuMRw0LN-TU1gm43SkQ-2XldfDP92TRUBpdgb09oTvmmaCvvYt7T_NOPfHT1SsxgUrNYPl4tRz01zo49yuemQNhCNQ\/s72-w300-h400-c\/Feudo-Maccari-Noto-Nere-Nero-d-Avola-2018-DOP-Sicily-Italy_06853.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-182680003173424838"},"published":{"$t":"2022-04-17T15:55:00.006-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-04-18T00:24:34.553-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2018"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2019"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2020"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"argentina"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"calchaquí-valley"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gualtallary"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"luján-de-cuyo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"malbec"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"malbec-world-day-2022"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mendoza"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"paraje-altamira"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"susana-balbo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"trapiche"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tupungato"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"uco-valley"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Celebrating Malbec World Day 2022 - Argentina's Flagship Grape"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-17\"\u003EToday\u003C\/time\u003E is \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/malbecworldday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-17\"\u003EMalbec World Day\u003C\/time\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a celebration held worldwide every April 17th since 2011. As Argentina's flagship grape varietal, Malbec arrived in Argentina 169 years ago and on \u003Ctime datetime=\"1853-04-17\"\u003EApril 17, 1853\u003C\/time\u003E, the government of Mendoza took the first steps to make wine production an important industry focus for the country. This focus led to the establishment of the country's first agricultural school that focused on winemaking.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjjw8TrBV67DXifqxhgo9RQuBGzZDaLNHdsCTQ-dhPxKYSyA04AZ6LX4y9uZZq3Ba4a6jILeoZz0noxvh4nkiUlFrwqBUBcX8aA1UbvwGEW8RTpo3hMpShKuP-6MzTupVy5fy_B_dmJrqX-nhxTD9x7RSCYflHjGvxMyvMIGDiE1n6wGSwupDNVtRiPYw\/s1602\/Malbec-World-Day-2022_06821.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Malbec World Day 2022\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1602\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjjw8TrBV67DXifqxhgo9RQuBGzZDaLNHdsCTQ-dhPxKYSyA04AZ6LX4y9uZZq3Ba4a6jILeoZz0noxvh4nkiUlFrwqBUBcX8aA1UbvwGEW8RTpo3hMpShKuP-6MzTupVy5fy_B_dmJrqX-nhxTD9x7RSCYflHjGvxMyvMIGDiE1n6wGSwupDNVtRiPYw\/w500-h281\/Malbec-World-Day-2022_06821.JPG\" title=\"Malbec World Day 2022\" width=\"500\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMalbec was originally grown in Bordeaux and in the southwestern French region of Cahors, where it is still the primary red wine grape. It's history can be traced back to at least the year 1316, when Pope John XXII founded the University of Cahors and the clerical elites enjoyed the \"black wine of Cahors\". In 1853, the first Malbec vines entered Argentina by crossing the Andes on the backs of mules in the saddlebags of Miguel Amado Pouget who was hired to lead Quinta Agronomica, Mendoza's first agronomic school. The graduates from this school were Argentina's first formal, homegrown agronomists and vine growers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDescending from France's pre-phylloxera vines, Argentine Malbec thrives today in the high-elevation, sunny, and desert climate of Argentina. In 1974, the first Malbec varietal wine was registered for export, and in 1991, the Luján de Cuyo D.O.C. was established. Founded by a handful of pioneering wineries, the Luján de Cuyo D.O.C. was the first of its kind in Argentina and helped promote and protect the development of Malbec, while also setting the stage for the future development and understanding of terroirs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToday, Malbec is the most widely cultivated varietal in Argentina with more than 109,000 acres planted across the country's wine growing regions spanning from the north to Patagonia in the deep south, resulting in a diverse range of styles and flavour profiles. Since the early 2000s, wineries and researchers began studying the relationship between Malbec and terroir, with many studies showing the impact of climate and temperature on aromatic and flavour components and profile. In February 2021, the Catena Institute of Wine \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-021-82306-0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epublished a study\u003C\/a\u003E in Scientific Reports that \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.decanter.com\/wine-news\/malbec-terroir-study-mendoza-453171\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"irrefutably proves the existence of terroir and its persistence across vintages.\"\u003C\/a\u003E Winemaker's continue to explore and break new ground by seeking higher-altitude, cooler climates to create Malbec wines of elegance and structure.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHere are seven Malbec wines that I've had the pleasure of enjoying over the last couple of weeks that should provide you with a nice introduction to the varietal, and all are available at the LCBO.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Notes:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDOMAINE BOUSQUET GRAN MALBEC 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - Vegan, Gualtallary, Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=21983\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#21983\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $24.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EBlend of 85% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 5% Syrah. The medium-high intensity nose is rich and dark with fine wood spice aromas layered over blackberry, currant, cassis, violet, and vanilla. Full-bodied, structured, and dry on the palate with lightly tangy blackberry, herb, black currant, cassis, wood spice flavours with touches of pepper. Fresh, juicy acids whet the palate, while the youthful tannins have some grip. Savoury wood and spice notes linger on the structured finish, with very good length. On the bigger side of Malbec. Agent: B. Cojocaru Agencies Inc. Score: 90+ pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgfdN3iE1dePDRFR-9x0e57vvpdWSVVBBd9TljV2D-F7iw6T5HgtomE4FVAy4dDHbXDj9yxrLGY2mc4_zMzbX-sP46S3Bs6PpMO5DDUYjDl5B-Eiro1QdwVfkaCQLvLoRaWk3aDsPJJ_Npzu2DnYlhTZXAIdYRyX_ZHXkG-2Fu2RHJ5OW6JBQyS0LQzTQ\/s900\/Domaine-Bousquet-Gran-Malbec-2018-Gualtallary-Tupungato-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06828.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Domaine Bousquet Gran Malbec 2018 (90+ pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgfdN3iE1dePDRFR-9x0e57vvpdWSVVBBd9TljV2D-F7iw6T5HgtomE4FVAy4dDHbXDj9yxrLGY2mc4_zMzbX-sP46S3Bs6PpMO5DDUYjDl5B-Eiro1QdwVfkaCQLvLoRaWk3aDsPJJ_Npzu2DnYlhTZXAIdYRyX_ZHXkG-2Fu2RHJ5OW6JBQyS0LQzTQ\/w240-h320\/Domaine-Bousquet-Gran-Malbec-2018-Gualtallary-Tupungato-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06828.JPG\" title=\"Domaine Bousquet Gran Malbec 2018 (90+ pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEimMzDItZM-vKjYlONmfbzy_zwG-jp2g0WcehpdEtqZgf0LoUrOQP14dFSSShNJS_ekfEpSP6X3Arhesa74bKJtzt7NpDBqOXB4WQ9sxG3-JIyWYbWqw76Hjq6H8gkH16K2z0Dc6j0ysevv6nbVMqc2NAMx_vN-uEAu5CY65mHnfpjS5SLBBlA93D9QqQ\/s900\/Virgen-Natural-Malbec-2019-Tupungato-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06818.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Virgen Natural Malbec 2019 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEimMzDItZM-vKjYlONmfbzy_zwG-jp2g0WcehpdEtqZgf0LoUrOQP14dFSSShNJS_ekfEpSP6X3Arhesa74bKJtzt7NpDBqOXB4WQ9sxG3-JIyWYbWqw76Hjq6H8gkH16K2z0Dc6j0ysevv6nbVMqc2NAMx_vN-uEAu5CY65mHnfpjS5SLBBlA93D9QqQ\/w240-h320\/Virgen-Natural-Malbec-2019-Tupungato-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06818.JPG\" title=\"Virgen Natural Malbec 2019 (89 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVIRGEN NATURAL MALBEC 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Vegan, Sustainable, Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=21987\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#21987\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $17.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EScrew cap. This organic, unoaked Malbec has a fresh and fragrant nose that is ripe and fruit-forward with black-blue-purple fruit, plum, grapey, and white pepper spice aromas, plus whiffs of stony mineral. On the medium-full bodied palate it shows impressive fruit concentration with more fruity black-blue-purple fruit, and grapey flavours joined by touches of dried herbs and spice adding a pleasant savoury component. Mild tannins have a refined, slightly dusty texture. Acids are juicy. Tapers to a minerally, finish, with very good length. Agent: B. Cojocaru Agencies Inc. Score: 89 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETRAPICHE MEDALLA MALBEC 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - Vegan, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=547869\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#547869\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nose seems somewhat quiet, offering glimpses of ripe plum, purple fruit, peppery spice, and stony mineral aromas with subtle oak nuances. The medium-full bodied palate is rich and ripe with fleshy concentration and lovely flavours of purple and black fruits, plum, white pepper spice, and stony mineral notes. Acids are juicy and succulent, while the dusty, fine-grained, and lightly structured tannins offer a pleasingly textured mouthfeel. Stony mineral and meaty notes linger on the savoury finish, with very good length. Agent: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinsdandurand.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDandurand\u003C\/a\u003E. Score: 89 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg4oB-GFHgNrxBf6ECSTeHFLor0WWsfu1XWZN-Bcl36s-OfS4mQdcdtBdzGfQbFVnwRFNTYrRmuphzDWv3Ihz_m5h10-VUTN6cO3yk14re8FveH3hL8JimG74AFxD9QjjGllz9xKSN4XAlGeR7x8gAhkeMjyWS3kjP1X_2yIg-mvU-iFD0DHIN4eHJpog\/s900\/Trapiche-Medalla-Malbec-2018-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06817.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Trapiche Medalla Malbec 2018 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg4oB-GFHgNrxBf6ECSTeHFLor0WWsfu1XWZN-Bcl36s-OfS4mQdcdtBdzGfQbFVnwRFNTYrRmuphzDWv3Ihz_m5h10-VUTN6cO3yk14re8FveH3hL8JimG74AFxD9QjjGllz9xKSN4XAlGeR7x8gAhkeMjyWS3kjP1X_2yIg-mvU-iFD0DHIN4eHJpog\/w240-h320\/Trapiche-Medalla-Malbec-2018-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06817.JPG\" title=\"Trapiche Medalla Malbec 2018 (89 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgi1onGBBIo5ZGPiOp0BNHaAQRaatbHnCJdVGf6Wnj0qEinSwCVJLozupKXUR_lj6DFoy8P2XiWrRc4qiJ94c8gjfEw8_U7ed7U0oEWhMiWzyozzG8ph2I_VUcXAWUyYeVG7MzyA2x6ukpnxjRS-tW6T2VERon1DoeSwg5YcbXykxrAgdEitnxU-MsiLw\/s900\/Terrazas-de-Los-Andes-Reserva-Malbec-2018-Mendoza-Argentina_06829.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Terrazas de Los Andes Reserva Malbec 2018 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgi1onGBBIo5ZGPiOp0BNHaAQRaatbHnCJdVGf6Wnj0qEinSwCVJLozupKXUR_lj6DFoy8P2XiWrRc4qiJ94c8gjfEw8_U7ed7U0oEWhMiWzyozzG8ph2I_VUcXAWUyYeVG7MzyA2x6ukpnxjRS-tW6T2VERon1DoeSwg5YcbXykxrAgdEitnxU-MsiLw\/w240-h320\/Terrazas-de-Los-Andes-Reserva-Malbec-2018-Mendoza-Argentina_06829.JPG\" title=\"Terrazas de Los Andes Reserva Malbec 2018 (89 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETERRAZAS DE LOS ANDES RESERVA MALBEC 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=29280\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#29280\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe fresh, medium-high intensity nose offers lovely aromas of freshly crushed dark berries, blackberry, violets, and savoury earthy, stony minerality notes. It's medium-full bodied on the ripe, chewy palate with more dark berry, blackberry, violets, dried herb, and earthy mineral characters on the flavour profile. Showing a touch of warmth at this stage, but still balanced, while the acids are fresh and juicy. Smooth tannins have a fine, dusty texture. Minerally with violet, dark berry, and subtle oak notes linger on the long finish. Agent: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chartonhobbs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECharton Hobbs\u003C\/a\u003E. Score: 89 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENIETO SENETINER DON NICANOR MALBEC 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - Uco Valley \u0026amp; Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=178657\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#178657\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $16.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe medium-high intensity nose is quite attractive with violets, ripe black fruit, blackberry, spice, and dark plums with subtle mineral notes rising out of the glass. On the dry, chewy, medium-full bodied palate it has salty mineral and peppery spice notes that join the black fruit, blackberry, and violet flavours. Acids are juicy and well-balanced, while the salty, smooth, and fine-grained tannins have a pleasant, slightly chalky textured grip. Minerally and slightly chalky on the finish, with very good length. Agent: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvestre.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESylvestre Wines \u0026amp; Spirits\u003C\/a\u003E. Score: 89 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhEB3jAwU-3-VhxDdhPj0yn8JaBao3gqaM_lJBkuMbuzja2hldoXdV4mBdkLWmCf8tpzoYhaQXZiAXgE24bev1epie0SUYILZmnrkwRsFNC1PyVz2N2qafguVb1MDoMy241KdcABRs5bIQINifc1lTUN4TkyWPrCnnay1SYEOx2zWPWT9HVDtICkdXFjw\/s900\/Nieto-Senetiner-Don-Nicanor-Malbec-2018-Mendoza-Argentina_06833.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Malbec 2018 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhEB3jAwU-3-VhxDdhPj0yn8JaBao3gqaM_lJBkuMbuzja2hldoXdV4mBdkLWmCf8tpzoYhaQXZiAXgE24bev1epie0SUYILZmnrkwRsFNC1PyVz2N2qafguVb1MDoMy241KdcABRs5bIQINifc1lTUN4TkyWPrCnnay1SYEOx2zWPWT9HVDtICkdXFjw\/w240-h320\/Nieto-Senetiner-Don-Nicanor-Malbec-2018-Mendoza-Argentina_06833.JPG\" title=\"Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Malbec 2018 (89 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgFvSnwmc3qrDG20Ik3YNCzgVcEwUMT584FjrRWhoW2kABRbiQVgvDrwj5CMOCc3MI-pyW_6B5paamv3nVHxsjv6SGp7DWF9_UaXzVbmlPe0w_H5mszjdRI9YzjeTLXfdeDDxGimdcWIGNUkJoaqdGxXJhALUl6h-ouU60BiERcJ8P4-mIKT0ja3fYDKA\/s900\/Susana-Balbo-Signature-Malbec-2019-Paraje-Altamira-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06849.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2019 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgFvSnwmc3qrDG20Ik3YNCzgVcEwUMT584FjrRWhoW2kABRbiQVgvDrwj5CMOCc3MI-pyW_6B5paamv3nVHxsjv6SGp7DWF9_UaXzVbmlPe0w_H5mszjdRI9YzjeTLXfdeDDxGimdcWIGNUkJoaqdGxXJhALUl6h-ouU60BiERcJ8P4-mIKT0ja3fYDKA\/w240-h320\/Susana-Balbo-Signature-Malbec-2019-Paraje-Altamira-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06849.JPG\" title=\"Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2019 (89 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESUSANA BALBO SIGNATURE MALBEC 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=79798\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#79798\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $20.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EBlend of 96% Malbec and 4% Merlot, the fresh, medium+ intensity nose is wood spiced with vanilla surrounding a core of red and black fruit, black cherry, plum, and violet with hints of dried herb and florals emerging with time in the glass. It's full-bodied and quite tangy on the dry palate with black cherry, plum, and violet flavours, turning savoury and woody on the back palate. It has fresh, juicy acids and elegant, smooth, and supple tannins with just a touch of grip. Savoury, earthy, and wood spiced on the finish, with very good length. Agent: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/profilewinegroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EProfile Wine Group\u003C\/a\u003E. Score: 89 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEL ESTECO DON DAVID RESERVE MALBEC 2020\u003C\/b\u003E - Calchaquí Valley, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=483263\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#483263\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - \u003Cstrike\u003E$17.20\u003C\/strike\u003E $15.20 until Apr. 24\u003Cbr \/\u003EGrown at high altitude in the Calchaquí Valley in the North of Argentina at over\u0026nbsp;1,800 metres (6,000 feet) elevation. Screw cap. The medium-high to highly aromatic nose is fresh and intense with spice and stony mineral aromas surrounding notes of dark berry, blackberry, tobacco, and dark chocolate with flecks of violet. The medium-full bodied palate has very good structure with dry, savoury flavours of chocolate, spice, tobacco, plus dark berry and blackberry notes. On the salty mid-palate it has fresh, juicy acidity, while the tannins are smooth and well-rounded. Savoury chocolate and earthy notes on the fresh finish, with very good length. Agent: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinsdandurand.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDandurand\u003C\/a\u003E. Score: 90 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh0G8SuWST_rQ2Y_awxH20Fyy469YDhMfwGn0aJio7wPhzRS2ol7XuRcZiYny9X8w2KSCqoTOt25MjkUDBdVNva4IzpZ89_yQSUbCVQmDQK2YXP0TvbMp4x2pzc-ugMNtoYzdpgKuuH6tBFW7Jek2GGdAQ0M36FLwgmvLgfeciJe4HgDtfjmCKSbPkRfw\/s900\/El-Esteco-Don-David-Reserve-Malbec-2020-Calchaqui-Valley-Argentina_06851.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"El Esteco Don David Reserve Malbec 2020 (90 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh0G8SuWST_rQ2Y_awxH20Fyy469YDhMfwGn0aJio7wPhzRS2ol7XuRcZiYny9X8w2KSCqoTOt25MjkUDBdVNva4IzpZ89_yQSUbCVQmDQK2YXP0TvbMp4x2pzc-ugMNtoYzdpgKuuH6tBFW7Jek2GGdAQ0M36FLwgmvLgfeciJe4HgDtfjmCKSbPkRfw\/w240-h320\/El-Esteco-Don-David-Reserve-Malbec-2020-Calchaqui-Valley-Argentina_06851.JPG\" title=\"El Esteco Don David Reserve Malbec 2020 (90 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/182680003173424838\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/celebrating-malbec-world-day-2022-argentinas-flagship-grape.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/182680003173424838"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/182680003173424838"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/celebrating-malbec-world-day-2022-argentinas-flagship-grape.html","title":"Celebrating Malbec World Day 2022 - Argentina's Flagship Grape"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjjw8TrBV67DXifqxhgo9RQuBGzZDaLNHdsCTQ-dhPxKYSyA04AZ6LX4y9uZZq3Ba4a6jILeoZz0noxvh4nkiUlFrwqBUBcX8aA1UbvwGEW8RTpo3hMpShKuP-6MzTupVy5fy_B_dmJrqX-nhxTD9x7RSCYflHjGvxMyvMIGDiE1n6wGSwupDNVtRiPYw\/s72-w500-h281-c\/Malbec-World-Day-2022_06821.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-3244782540155141484"},"published":{"$t":"2022-04-15T17:50:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-04-15T17:50:47.620-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2019"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"argentina"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"malbec"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"malbec-world-day-2022"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mendoza"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"merlot"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"paraje-altamira"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-blend"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"susana-balbo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"uco-valley"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2019 (Argentina) - Wine Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Leading up to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/search\/label\/malbec-world-day-2022\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-17\"\u003EMalbec World Day\u003C\/time\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E celebrations on \u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-17\"\u003EApril 17th\u003C\/time\u003E, \u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-15\"\u003Etonight's\u003C\/time\u003E wine review is this delicious Malbec from Paraje Altamira that first arrived at the VINTAGES late last year (with bottles still available), and a new shipment arriving later this month as part of the \u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-30\"\u003EApril 30th\u003C\/time\u003E LCBO VINTAGES Release.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.susanabalbo.com.ar\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESusana Balbo\u003C\/a\u003E is Argentina's first female winemaker and after almost two decades dedicating her talent to national and international companies in the wine business working as a consultant, in 1999 she founded her namesake wine brand and the Dominio del Plata winery in the heart of Lujàn de Cuyo, Mendoza. Some of Susana's many accomplishments include being elected by her industry peers as the first President of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winesofargentina.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWines of Argentina\u003C\/a\u003E, and also chairing the Buenos Aires W20 summit - a group within the G20 organization that promotes gender equity in the world's 20 leading economies. With a pioneering spirit and innovative winemaking, Susana continues to the push limits searching for uncharted territory in the wine world. In 2011 and 2012, Susana was joined by her son José and daughter Ana. Together, the Balbo family continues to focus on environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis red wine is from Susana's Signature range of wines that captures her ultimate expression as a winemaker by creating bold wines with artistic finesse. The Signature range highlights Susana's breadth of winemaking expertise, while her approach is to seamlessly apply her human touch to enhance the grape's character and preserve all elements of terroir.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Signature Malbec is actually a blend of 96% Malbec and 4% Merlot with the grapes coming from Susana's favourite vineyard - Finca La Delfina. This vineyard, which is also named after her mother, is located in the high altitude winegrowing region of Paraje Altamira at 1,250 metres (4,100 feet) above sea level, in the Uco Valley. The grapes were hand-harvested, fermented with selected yeasts, spent some time on lees with battonages. The wine was aged for 13 months in 70% second-use and 30% new French oak. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAcross Argentina, the 2019 vintage is receiving rave reviews as a chilly spring with cool breezes kept frost and disease mostly at bay. Summer was hot and dry, particularly in Mendoza where temperatures regularly reached 40 degrees Celsius. Noticeably cooler temperatures at the tail-end of summer preserved acidity and aromatics. Harvest was mostly smooth and grape quality was excellent. The 2019 vintage is described as one for the history books, so let's see how this 2019 Malbec is tasting tonight...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjjrU55dcIv3hz1PcwYYHdbqGeqPe2Lgl8xh-cpeH81dj_XKshfi8FfBfH2PTubFnjNT3W5kxGPlnLdSbYsP9jtQK5oaqa7V88js4upOo1K3aj4H58wYEznj7NjIKGKCnMQiqDeGAd9lApZfJi-XoHoo1fQj5z_5TPGxP8OhC-a9Fp10zGj5k9UJiyJQA\/s900\/Susana-Balbo-Signature-Malbec-2019-Paraje-Altamira-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06850.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2019 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjjrU55dcIv3hz1PcwYYHdbqGeqPe2Lgl8xh-cpeH81dj_XKshfi8FfBfH2PTubFnjNT3W5kxGPlnLdSbYsP9jtQK5oaqa7V88js4upOo1K3aj4H58wYEznj7NjIKGKCnMQiqDeGAd9lApZfJi-XoHoo1fQj5z_5TPGxP8OhC-a9Fp10zGj5k9UJiyJQA\/w300-h400\/Susana-Balbo-Signature-Malbec-2019-Paraje-Altamira-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06850.JPG\" title=\"Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2019 (89 pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESUSANA BALBO SIGNATURE MALBEC 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=79798\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#79798\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $20.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EBlend of 96% Malbec and 4% Merlot, the fresh, medium+ intensity nose is wood spiced with vanilla surrounding a core of red and black fruit, black cherry, plum, and violet with hints of dried herb and florals emerging with time in the glass. It's full-bodied and quite tangy on the dry palate with black cherry, plum, and violet flavours, turning savoury and woody on the back palate. It has fresh, juicy acids and elegant, smooth, and supple tannins with just a touch of grip. Savoury, earthy, and wood spiced on the finish, with very good length. Recommended buy. Score: 89 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther lovely wines my Susana Balbo are available at the LCBO, as well as through their Agent -\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/profilewinegroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EProfile Wine Group\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3244782540155141484\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/susana-balbo-signature-malbec-2019-argentina-wine-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/3244782540155141484"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/3244782540155141484"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/susana-balbo-signature-malbec-2019-argentina-wine-review.html","title":"Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2019 (Argentina) - Wine Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjjrU55dcIv3hz1PcwYYHdbqGeqPe2Lgl8xh-cpeH81dj_XKshfi8FfBfH2PTubFnjNT3W5kxGPlnLdSbYsP9jtQK5oaqa7V88js4upOo1K3aj4H58wYEznj7NjIKGKCnMQiqDeGAd9lApZfJi-XoHoo1fQj5z_5TPGxP8OhC-a9Fp10zGj5k9UJiyJQA\/s72-w300-h400-c\/Susana-Balbo-Signature-Malbec-2019-Paraje-Altamira-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06850.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-6744127462640002615"},"published":{"$t":"2022-04-13T17:42:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-04-13T17:42:33.423-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2018"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"argentina"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"luján-de-cuyo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"malbec"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"malbec-world-day-2022"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mendoza"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"uco-valley"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Malbec 2018 (Argentina) - Wine Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Continuing my journey towards \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/search\/label\/malbec-world-day-2022\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-17\"\u003EMalbec Word Day\u003C\/time\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E which is being celebrated globally this \u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-17\"\u003ESunday, April 17th\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-17\"\u003E, \u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-13\"\u003Etonight's\u003C\/time\u003E red wine review is this lovely Malbec from Mendoza that arrives at the LCBO this weekend as part of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/april-16-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-california.html\"\u003EApril 16th LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is produced by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nietosenetiner.com.ar\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENieto Senetiner\u003C\/a\u003E, a winery that was founded in 1888 by Don Nicanor and a group of Italian immigrants in the town of Vistalba in the Luján de Cuyo region of Mendoza. The families planted their first vines and shared their winemaking secrets with each other, while also sharing their love of nature, respect for terroir, and the value of patience.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn 1969, the Nieto and Senetiner families acquired the estate and started the next chapter of producer's story of growth and development by expanding the facilities and consolidating their presence in the marketplace. In 1998, Nieto Senetiner became part of the Pérez Companc family group of wineries. With a commitment to high standards of winemaking and quality, and backed by continual investments in both the vineyards and technology, Nieto Senetiner continues to evolve and grow without losing its a noble origins.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToday, Nieto Senetiner combines tradition with artisanal winemaking and technology to create their fine wines. Nieto Senetiner has three estate vineyards - Finca Las Tortugas in Agrelo, Finca Las Toracazas in Alto Agrelo, and their original estate vineyard Finca Villa Blanca in Vistalba which is home to vines planted in 1900. Let's see how this Malbec from Mendoza is tasting tonight...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhQ8PFSHxkgffVGeB67HQOH6Ju4Z3lfh--MddpJtbQyVpJ-Li_pDas9aV1L-woj6dJl2JwpXADQfHTwOPZT5kmJGj6VqxfWyFNZV0y_TyvcOOPE9tapLBy5sHqjDVoWTWzF_7fMxp14JGaOs1WsQ_5TxBaEJn8AFXZ7Ln_AQR2exh0nhGzMQbGxljUJlA\/s900\/Nieto-Senetiner-Don-Nicanor-Malbec-2018-Mendoza-Argentina_06848.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Malbec 2018 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhQ8PFSHxkgffVGeB67HQOH6Ju4Z3lfh--MddpJtbQyVpJ-Li_pDas9aV1L-woj6dJl2JwpXADQfHTwOPZT5kmJGj6VqxfWyFNZV0y_TyvcOOPE9tapLBy5sHqjDVoWTWzF_7fMxp14JGaOs1WsQ_5TxBaEJn8AFXZ7Ln_AQR2exh0nhGzMQbGxljUJlA\/w300-h400\/Nieto-Senetiner-Don-Nicanor-Malbec-2018-Mendoza-Argentina_06848.JPG\" title=\"Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Malbec 2018 (89 pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENIETO SENETINER DON NICANOR MALBEC 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=178657\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#178657\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $16.95\u003Cbr \/\u003E100% Malbec from Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo, and was aged for 12 months in French oak. The medium-high intensity nose is quite attractive with violets, ripe black fruit, blackberry, spice, and dark plums with subtle mineral notes rising out of the glass. On the dry, chewy, medium-full bodied palate it has salty mineral and peppery spice notes that join the black fruit, blackberry, and violet flavours. Acids are juicy and well-balanced, while the salty, smooth, and fine-grained tannins have a pleasant, slightly chalky textured grip. Minerally and slightly chalky on the finish, with very good length. Highly recommended buy! Score: 89 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESome bottles of their lovely \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2021\/12\/argentina-national-wine-day-nov-24-2021-virtual-tasting-event.html\"\u003E2019 Nieto Senetiner Semillon\u003C\/a\u003E are available at the LCBO, while other wines from their portfolio can be ordered through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvestre.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESylvestre Wines \u0026amp; Spirits\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/time\u003E\u003C\/time\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6744127462640002615\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/nieto-senetiner-don-nicanor-malbec-2018-argentina-wine-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/6744127462640002615"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/6744127462640002615"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/nieto-senetiner-don-nicanor-malbec-2018-argentina-wine-review.html","title":"Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Malbec 2018 (Argentina) - Wine Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhQ8PFSHxkgffVGeB67HQOH6Ju4Z3lfh--MddpJtbQyVpJ-Li_pDas9aV1L-woj6dJl2JwpXADQfHTwOPZT5kmJGj6VqxfWyFNZV0y_TyvcOOPE9tapLBy5sHqjDVoWTWzF_7fMxp14JGaOs1WsQ_5TxBaEJn8AFXZ7Ln_AQR2exh0nhGzMQbGxljUJlA\/s72-w300-h400-c\/Nieto-Senetiner-Don-Nicanor-Malbec-2018-Mendoza-Argentina_06848.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-5843396190135003686"},"published":{"$t":"2022-04-13T05:00:00.007-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-04-24T17:35:50.170-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"california"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vintages-release"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"wine-picks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"April 16, 2022 LCBO VINTAGES Release Wine Picks: California"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJdFsS1ugk-QFtOAVWV5mYL2xmedtJSyR0HlOg6x41sJD5bPHUIbmsNB4P1t3DyTbOxNv8JbB4sTXcB9QpjkRH7Cao05WDzF_KSlydb2RKNzK10W6A2IrZZ_8UQBGtkfWlnvWmntsqiP2vE_op2uHeNJFwr7rGwiQ4K1RV76ZX-tfAvwipUCVQxDn-Yw\/s800\/220416_en.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"LCBO Wine Picks: April 16, 2022 VINTAGES Release\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"598\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJdFsS1ugk-QFtOAVWV5mYL2xmedtJSyR0HlOg6x41sJD5bPHUIbmsNB4P1t3DyTbOxNv8JbB4sTXcB9QpjkRH7Cao05WDzF_KSlydb2RKNzK10W6A2IrZZ_8UQBGtkfWlnvWmntsqiP2vE_op2uHeNJFwr7rGwiQ4K1RV76ZX-tfAvwipUCVQxDn-Yw\/w200-h268\/220416_en.jpg\" title=\"LCBO Wine Picks: April 16, 2022 VINTAGES Release\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWines from California is the theme of the upcoming \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1mrSg_l-YVwEoaUjedmuQe0WVogs47DNk\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApril 16, 2022 LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E. Also coming in this release is April's monthly selection of Online Exclusives (OE) that will be available online only at lcbo.com.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe begin with the theme titled \"State of Grace\" that focuses on the elegant and refined wines of California that are loved the world over. Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are generally two grapes that first come to mind when thinking about California wines, and of the thirteen wines featured in the theme, the two wines that are included among my top wine picks are made with these two varietals. The first wine is an excellent \u003Cb\u003EChardonnay\u003C\/b\u003E from Sonoma Coast, while the other wine is a \u003Cb\u003ECabernet Sauvignon\u003C\/b\u003E made with fruit from Sonoma County and Contra Costa County. Not part of the theme, but a great wine coming as an Online Exclusive is the excellent Fumé Blanc which is a blend of \u003Cb\u003E93% Sauvignon Blanc and 7% Semillon\u003C\/b\u003E that was barrel-fermented in French oak.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EItaly is showing strong in this release with five of my red wine picks coming from this old world wine region. From Tuscany, the Super Tuscan Crognolo is a blend of \u003Cb\u003E90% ancient Sangiovese clone and 10% Merlot\u003C\/b\u003E, while the Montecucco consists of \u003Cb\u003E80% Sangiovese, 10% Ciliegiolo, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003C\/b\u003E. From the Chianti Classico DOCG, the Riserva is \u003Cb\u003E100% Sangiovese\u003C\/b\u003E, while the Gran Selezione should be mostly \u003Cb\u003ESangiovese with some Merlot\u003C\/b\u003E. The last wine from Italy is a \u003Cb\u003ENero d'Avola\u003C\/b\u003E from Sicily, while the Crozes-Hermitage from northern Rhône in France is crafted with \u003Cb\u003ESyrah\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgtb1rgyYuNzvO7R_1N2xIv78jHz3KaLpIiakm-Elxy4CsSwODvAgvaUptoq2wvEQT8btuBsH36X8YoqN5DBIigf4VVcTZV42EFgh4AD2dhU_1UPFuFYDv341050qcrYymw9f7bUztvOdQO81twP7hyZMAsP-sPEdxAE1ZjeOPNW5Yv_k-t0oe4acW3LQ\/s900\/Tenuta-Sette-Ponti-Crognolo-2018-IGT-Toscana-Italy_06831.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2018 (91 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgtb1rgyYuNzvO7R_1N2xIv78jHz3KaLpIiakm-Elxy4CsSwODvAgvaUptoq2wvEQT8btuBsH36X8YoqN5DBIigf4VVcTZV42EFgh4AD2dhU_1UPFuFYDv341050qcrYymw9f7bUztvOdQO81twP7hyZMAsP-sPEdxAE1ZjeOPNW5Yv_k-t0oe4acW3LQ\/w240-h320\/Tenuta-Sette-Ponti-Crognolo-2018-IGT-Toscana-Italy_06831.JPG\" title=\"Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2018 (91 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJmoyv2jb-zWDnqWnfdiMcCGHFkOfWN75KNZZhLUCgXjxxxHqPyBzo6VgZzST402-U1h3BhTmWG7TywkQUX9iliQrX0_DpJIWCgt5RsnUP0AvGok0_hHNaXhDXkb-GYXg1a7H_QpPyZ0fE3qGj-zNc7f-6ZCTsu04DhrQ41PS2NyISTAdfk6QWkwf_Sw\/s900\/San-Felice-Il-Grigio-Riserva-Chianti-Classico-2018-DOCG-Tuscany-Italy_06604.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"San Felice Il Grigio Riserva Chianti Classico 2018 (91 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJmoyv2jb-zWDnqWnfdiMcCGHFkOfWN75KNZZhLUCgXjxxxHqPyBzo6VgZzST402-U1h3BhTmWG7TywkQUX9iliQrX0_DpJIWCgt5RsnUP0AvGok0_hHNaXhDXkb-GYXg1a7H_QpPyZ0fE3qGj-zNc7f-6ZCTsu04DhrQ41PS2NyISTAdfk6QWkwf_Sw\/w240-h320\/San-Felice-Il-Grigio-Riserva-Chianti-Classico-2018-DOCG-Tuscany-Italy_06604.JPG\" title=\"San Felice Il Grigio Riserva Chianti Classico 2018 (91 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisreAOHZPwfh1-bWfmQxxA_UBrKcwN9TL93sms9FF92pwwOAOOB1A__lr4uILqs6PGKaW1_lyxKv6_x-e7bsKmh-B9_NGkESts0wutR6ivfiiupY_oVm88YRRf6DjUVxvk4qhwjFX7r2Kaxwhcsvbitlzr6h82Y2qeVIj1HbJN23tUB3e0n09fGV6i6A\/s900\/Feudo-Maccari-Noto-Nere-Nero-d-Avola-2018-DOP-Sicily-Italy_06832.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Feudo Maccari Noto Neré Nero d'Avola 2018 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisreAOHZPwfh1-bWfmQxxA_UBrKcwN9TL93sms9FF92pwwOAOOB1A__lr4uILqs6PGKaW1_lyxKv6_x-e7bsKmh-B9_NGkESts0wutR6ivfiiupY_oVm88YRRf6DjUVxvk4qhwjFX7r2Kaxwhcsvbitlzr6h82Y2qeVIj1HbJN23tUB3e0n09fGV6i6A\/w240-h320\/Feudo-Maccari-Noto-Nere-Nero-d-Avola-2018-DOP-Sicily-Italy_06832.JPG\" title=\"Feudo Maccari Noto Neré Nero d'Avola 2018 (89 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFrom my white wine recommendations, there are no blends and single varietal wines include an organic Soave that is made with \u003Cb\u003E100% Garganega\u003C\/b\u003E, while the Chablis is an \u003Cb\u003Eunoaked Chardonnay\u003C\/b\u003E. Wines that spent some time in oak include the \u003Cb\u003EViura\u003C\/b\u003E from Spain, the \u003Cb\u003ESauvignon Blanc\u003C\/b\u003E from New Zealand, and the \u003Cb\u003EChardonnays\u003C\/b\u003E from Australia and Niagara. For those that prefer some sweetness to their wines, you should try the off-dry (i.e. lightly sweet) Vouvray that is made with \u003Cb\u003EChenin Blanc\u003C\/b\u003E, or the medium-sweet \u003Cb\u003ERiesling\u003C\/b\u003E from Niagara that always delights!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAmong my sparkling wine picks, the 2007 Champagne is a blend of \u003Cb\u003E57% Chardonnay and 43% Pinot Noir\u003C\/b\u003E, while the Limoux consists of \u003Cb\u003E90% Mauzac and 10% Chardonnay\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSvEFBdLUl8CPpZB4k0ybGREkQASLudolmgJxpsis1b1Wf6TymK81BdObqReNPbD3RcD7NKoA_hK_37Cx40q_HWrdhZCG8ke62vFw6i0lIgWXfLEYO0vu7KxndESUOcEjN1ffXJHzAgDmhn00hW5WzgaJZASG58l03yNItTsuweORhBK2jZL_9e46HSQ\/s900\/J-Laurens-Le-Moulin-Brut-Blanquette-de-Limoux-Traditional-Method-AP-Midi-France_06847.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"J. Laurens Le Moulin Brut Blanquette de Limoux (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSvEFBdLUl8CPpZB4k0ybGREkQASLudolmgJxpsis1b1Wf6TymK81BdObqReNPbD3RcD7NKoA_hK_37Cx40q_HWrdhZCG8ke62vFw6i0lIgWXfLEYO0vu7KxndESUOcEjN1ffXJHzAgDmhn00hW5WzgaJZASG58l03yNItTsuweORhBK2jZL_9e46HSQ\/w240-h320\/J-Laurens-Le-Moulin-Brut-Blanquette-de-Limoux-Traditional-Method-AP-Midi-France_06847.JPG\" title=\"J. Laurens Le Moulin Brut Blanquette de Limoux (89 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEnjoy my wine recommendations from this release! Cheers!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERed Wine:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENIETO SENETINER DON NICANOR MALBEC 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=178657\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#178657\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $16.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E89 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/nieto-senetiner-don-nicanor-malbec-2018-argentina-wine-review.html\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFEUDO MACCARI NOTO NERÉ NERO D'AVOLA 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - DOP, Sicily, Italy (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=339101\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#339101\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $17.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E89 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/feudo-maccari-noto-nere-nero-davola-2018-sicily-wine-review.html\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVIÑA TARAPACÁ GRAN RESERVA CARMENÈRE 2020\u003C\/b\u003E - DO Valle del Maipo, Chile (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=57513\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#57513\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $18.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E89 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winealign.com\/wines\/138740-Vina-Tarapaca-Gran-Reserva-Carmenere-2020\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHOLLICK WRATTONBULLY SHIRAZ 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Coonawarra, South Australia (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=165944\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#165944\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECLINE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - Vegan, Contra Costa County, Sonoma County, California, USA (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=24914\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#24914\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $22.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECASTELLO DI COLLEMASSARI MONTECUCCO ROSSO RISERVA 2016\u003C\/b\u003E - DOC, Tuscany, Italy (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=23039\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#23039\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $22.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWAKEFIELD JARAMAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - Clare Valley \u0026amp; Coonawarra, South Australia (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=142398\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#142398\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $24.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E90+ pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/wakefield-jaraman-cabernet-sauvignon-2018-australia-wine-review-apr-2022.html\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELE CLOS JORDANNE JORDAN VILLAGE PINOT NOIR 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=33894\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#33894\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $24.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESAN FELICE IL GRIGIO RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=716266\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#716266\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $29.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E91 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winealign.com\/wines\/138606-San-Felice-Il-Grigio-Riserva-Chianti-Classico-2018\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETENUTA SETTE PONTI CROGNOLO 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - IGT Toscana, Italy (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=727636\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#727636\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $34.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E91 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/tenuta-sette-ponti-crognolo-2018-tuscany-wine-review.html\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPHILIPPE \u0026amp; VINCENT JABOULET NOUVELÈRE CROZES-HERMITAGE 2016\u003C\/b\u003E - Sustainable, AP, Rhône, France (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=635680\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#635680\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $36.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003EOE\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETENUTA SAN VINCENTI GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015\u003C\/b\u003E - DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=414417\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#414417\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $39.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003EOE\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjGGRDUDOEHlCEbh-ABoQFxpQ6GO6dQC9ylqMa2KVaXHwj7nY7BqrJXF3uOn5TvmJc8HKBDfcHk5Z9w52o6GmIo0ps011N4VhwupuaEm9-Yv5xAe9FdciaeuRo6KZqy7TjhHJ5J4O-1gDu6DmdUk5VrOXV8DMsMkC9klApXXkp91aEbDUCgr3BDRX4rQg\/s900\/Wakefield-Jaraman-Cabernet-Sauvignon-2018-Clare-Valley-and-Coonawarra-South-Australia_06835.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (90+ pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjGGRDUDOEHlCEbh-ABoQFxpQ6GO6dQC9ylqMa2KVaXHwj7nY7BqrJXF3uOn5TvmJc8HKBDfcHk5Z9w52o6GmIo0ps011N4VhwupuaEm9-Yv5xAe9FdciaeuRo6KZqy7TjhHJ5J4O-1gDu6DmdUk5VrOXV8DMsMkC9klApXXkp91aEbDUCgr3BDRX4rQg\/w240-h320\/Wakefield-Jaraman-Cabernet-Sauvignon-2018-Clare-Valley-and-Coonawarra-South-Australia_06835.JPG\" title=\"Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (90+ pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg_JA6MpoFvYdCtXarbYUMgZ8qQ3-crrI7JZCK0F3KIVUuWgz9e8eOXoO4ZBwpMIkgGp-LfQmvTCTVYzCDsXf4o2gNFCE2oBnrxUVkEBQtG0nmX9yl4WplqLp_ayspmIh_NB1H2lv8xTHLzrcGo01PzptsN6BsZikhSKElxvn9g7xEUG2uwhPpNtnurhg\/s900\/Vina-Tarapaca-Gran-Reserva-Carmenere-2020-DO-Valle-del-Maipo-Chile_06534.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Malbec 2018 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjy6m3Gi6y-0yDwIbOdJ0yg5WIX0JFGSNUi85ZHGAs69gudzrE-Kbh1xRmdeGF1rt5-1m4OPp0O4x-7GfF_urXgtzNkJmEKm7YpY8psgjf-2JzYiYWJCD_mpEUVw9FH3onH6Iy0OKimfArIFJIzASnNIuP-Z3G2N654xJAlcvpVOytOvLC3HF0ZeW-04Q\/w240-h320\/Nieto-Senetiner-Don-Nicanor-Malbec-2018-Mendoza-Argentina_06833.JPG\" title=\"Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Malbec 2018 (89 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhite Wine:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EONTAÑÓN VETIVER VIURA 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - DOCa Rioja, Spain (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=437707\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#437707\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $16.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWYNNS COONAWARRA ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2020\u003C\/b\u003E - Coonawarra, South Australia (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=468728\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#468728\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $16.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETESSARI BARCO ORGANIC SOAVE CLASSICO 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - DOC, Veneto, Italy (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=14345\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#14345\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $17.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDOMAINE GENDRON CUVÉE CLOS CARTAUD VOUVRAY 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - AC, Loire, France (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=22584\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#22584\u003C\/a\u003E) (D) - $18.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EURLAR SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Gladstone, North Island, New Zealand (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=22852\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#22852\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETAWSE LIMESTONE RIDGE NORTH BLOCK RIESLING 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Estate bottled, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=431593\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#431593\u003C\/a\u003E) (M) - $21.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJ. MOREAU \u0026amp; FILS CHABLIS 2020\u003C\/b\u003E - AC, Burgundy, France (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=466144\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#466144\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $24.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EON SEVEN THE PURSUIT CHARDONNAY 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=25856\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#25856\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $45.00\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003EOE\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFLOWERS CHARDONNAY 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=215210\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#215210\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $59.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EROBERT MONDAVI TO KALON VINEYARD RESERVE FUMÉ BLANC 2016\u003C\/b\u003E - Napa Valley, California, USA (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=326165\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#326165\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $79.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003EOE\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESparkling:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJ. LAURENS LE MOULIN BRUT BLANQUETTE DE LIMOUX\u003C\/b\u003E - Traditional method, AP, Midi, France (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=180323\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#180323\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E89 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/j-laurens-le-moulin-brut-blanquette-de-limoux-midi-wine-review-apr-2022.html\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGOSSET CELEBRIS EXTRA BRUT CHAMPAGNE 2007\u003C\/b\u003E - AC, France (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=344952\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#344952\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $204.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003EOE\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5843396190135003686\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/april-16-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-california.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/5843396190135003686"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/5843396190135003686"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/april-16-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-california.html","title":"April 16, 2022 LCBO VINTAGES Release Wine Picks: California"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJdFsS1ugk-QFtOAVWV5mYL2xmedtJSyR0HlOg6x41sJD5bPHUIbmsNB4P1t3DyTbOxNv8JbB4sTXcB9QpjkRH7Cao05WDzF_KSlydb2RKNzK10W6A2IrZZ_8UQBGtkfWlnvWmntsqiP2vE_op2uHeNJFwr7rGwiQ4K1RV76ZX-tfAvwipUCVQxDn-Yw\/s72-w200-h268-c\/220416_en.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-6435931720480778104"},"published":{"$t":"2022-04-10T17:38:00.003-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-04-13T13:54:13.234-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2018"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"italy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"merlot"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-blend"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sangiovese"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"super-tuscan"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tuscany"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2018 (Tuscany) - Wine Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-10\"\u003ETonight's\u003C\/time\u003E red wine review is this lovely Super Tuscan that returns to the LCBO next weekend in the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/april-16-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-california.html\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-16\"\u003EApril 16th\u003C\/time\u003E LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tenutasetteponti.it\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETenuta Sette Ponti\u003C\/a\u003E is a story of passion, dedication, and love for vineyards and their traditions. Their business philosophy is based on quality, research, long-lasting knowledge, age-old customs, respect for the land and its balance, while also keep pace with modern agricultural and enological practices.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlthough Tenuta Sette Ponti is a relatively new producer that was only established in the 1990s, it's history begins in 1935 when Prince Amedeo of Savoy-Aosta and Viceroy of Ethiopia planted the first vineyards on this property in Tuscany between Florence and Arezzo to celebrate having taken over the Ethiopian Empire. It was called \"Vigna dell'Impero\", or Vineyard of the Empire, and is home to an ancient clone of Sangiovese that is the only one of its kind.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn the 1950s, Architect Alberto Moretti Cuseri acquired the first 55 hectares of land directly from Princesses Margherita and Maria Cristina of Savoy-Aosta, daughters of Prince Amedeo of Savoy-Aosta, and dedicated himself to the production of winegrowing and olive oil. For many years, he produced grapes to sell to producers. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAntonio Moretti Cuseri, Alberto's son, was driven by a passion and interest in wine since he was a young boy. In 1997, he took control of his father's winery and worked alongside the best viticulturists and enologists to evaluate the suitability of the land for the production of quality wines, although the area was already declared one of the most suitable areas for wine production in Tuscany in 1716 by Cosimo III de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany. After numerous studies, research, consultancy, and testing, Antonio stopped selling grapes to other producers and established Tenuta Sette Ponti, releasing his first label - Crognolo - in 1998. The name \"Tenuta Sette Ponti\" comes from the seven bridges that extend over the Arno River on the road from Florence to Arezzo, while Crognolo is named after a wild plant that is also known as Cornelian cherry or cornus mas, and grows abundantly on the estate. With in-depth research, an incredible love for vines, and for age-old expertise about the art of winemaking,  Tenuta Sette Ponti makes exceedingly high quality, organic wines in line with Tuscan traditions. Their iconic Oreno Super Tuscan red wine is among the top wines in the world.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn 2018, the third generation of the Moretti Cuseri family joined the business with Amedeo taking on the role of director and Italian market manager, while Alberto is the communications and export director. This new generation continues to represent the company's strong values of tradition and great passion passed down by their father. With a fresh and new vision that is strengthened by high quality wines, Tenuta Sette Ponti is consistently recognized globally and are becoming symbols of Italian excellence and authentic style.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe 1997 Crognolo was Antonio Moretti Cuseri’s first quality wine. It was crafted from clones of the historic Sangiovese vines in the estate's oldest vineyard, Vigna dell'Impero. This unique Sangiovese clone was multiplied across Tenuta Sette Ponti's other Sangiovese vineyards and is still incorporated in this wine. This particular vintage of Crognolo is made with 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot that was grown on clay and sand soils, as well as Tuscany's special stony galestro limestone. The area offers ideal sun exposure and a climate tempered by the Mediterranean, which are ideal for cultivating the Sangiovese grape. Yields are kept low, while the fruit is hand-harvested, sorted, and de-stemmed. After fermentation in a combination of temperature-controlled and lined open-top tanks, the lots are blended and aged in French Allier barriques for 10-14 months, followed by 5-6 months in bottle prior to release. After enjoying the 2016 Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo a few years ago, I am curious to see how this 2018 edition is tasting tonight...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiCrLYrmj6116ZXYtrvcR38QhYaIm_oPxd_XIgQTlPX8sNZLgRODDrcCJ58_YvxCgAPqknYMQP3Ekrhyokcmd3-brPYmkUfejUB-Gb0D5ThU7S4p5wEeHqrTo-p5ZM0h6XoGE6y9CCSZ0XeLWlt1ZCi_S1l3sI6fUyHyn_8XF7rqJO9ZMnNqwZEoIpOaA\/s900\/Tenuta-Sette-Ponti-Crognolo-2018-IGT-Toscana-Italy_06834.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2018 (91 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiCrLYrmj6116ZXYtrvcR38QhYaIm_oPxd_XIgQTlPX8sNZLgRODDrcCJ58_YvxCgAPqknYMQP3Ekrhyokcmd3-brPYmkUfejUB-Gb0D5ThU7S4p5wEeHqrTo-p5ZM0h6XoGE6y9CCSZ0XeLWlt1ZCi_S1l3sI6fUyHyn_8XF7rqJO9ZMnNqwZEoIpOaA\/w300-h400\/Tenuta-Sette-Ponti-Crognolo-2018-IGT-Toscana-Italy_06834.JPG\" title=\"Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2018 (91 pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETENUTA SETTE PONTI CROGNOLO 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - IGT Toscana, Italy (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=727636\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#727636\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $34.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis Super Tuscan is a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot and has a medium-high intensity nose with a lovely bouquet of sweet red cherries, rose floral, and sweet spice aromas with subtle earthy and mineral tones. On the medium-full bodied, chewy palate it has lovely, balanced replays of red cherry, rose floral, and savoury wood spices. It's really nicely balanced with juicy acidity, and plush, textured tannins that have just subtle chalky grip. A pleasing mix of savoury, woody, minerally, and red berry notes linger on the long, very satisfying finish. Highly recommended buy! Score: 91 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETenuta Sette Ponti's iconic Oreno is available at the LCBO, while other lovely wines from their portfolio can be ordered through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/nobleestates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENoble Estates Wines \u0026amp; Spirits\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6435931720480778104\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/tenuta-sette-ponti-crognolo-2018-tuscany-wine-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/6435931720480778104"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/6435931720480778104"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/tenuta-sette-ponti-crognolo-2018-tuscany-wine-review.html","title":"Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2018 (Tuscany) - Wine Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiCrLYrmj6116ZXYtrvcR38QhYaIm_oPxd_XIgQTlPX8sNZLgRODDrcCJ58_YvxCgAPqknYMQP3Ekrhyokcmd3-brPYmkUfejUB-Gb0D5ThU7S4p5wEeHqrTo-p5ZM0h6XoGE6y9CCSZ0XeLWlt1ZCi_S1l3sI6fUyHyn_8XF7rqJO9ZMnNqwZEoIpOaA\/s72-w300-h400-c\/Tenuta-Sette-Ponti-Crognolo-2018-IGT-Toscana-Italy_06834.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-7653173473988449720"},"published":{"$t":"2022-04-08T17:52:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-04-08T17:52:32.220-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2018"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"argentina"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"malbec"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"malbec-world-day-2022"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mendoza"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Terrazas de Los Andes Reserva Malbec 2018 (Argentina) - Wine Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Ahead of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/search\/label\/malbec-world-day-2022\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-17\"\u003EMalbec World Day\u003C\/time\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E celebrations that will be held on \u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-17\"\u003ESunday, April 17th\u003C\/time\u003E this year, \u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-08\"\u003Etonight's\u003C\/time\u003E red wine review is this lovely Malbec that arrived at the LCBO a couple of months ago in the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/02\/february-5-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-argentina.html\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-02-05\"\u003EFebruary 5\u003C\/time\u003E LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E, with plenty available across the Ontario.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEstablished in 1996 with 35 years of winemaking experience, the story of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terrazasdelosandes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETerrazas de Los Andes\u003C\/a\u003E actually began when the current winery was built in 1898 by Sotero Arizu, one of the pioneers in the production and commercialization of Argentinian wines. The winery is located in the heart of Perdriel, at the foot of the impressive Andes mountain range, while the majority of their vineyards are situated in the heart of Mendoza's Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley, surrounded by the high peaks of the Andes. The scarcity of the high-altitude climate with its low rainfall, rocky soil, and lack of organic elements in the ground, forces the vines to work hard for hydration and nutrients, resulting in grapes that are vivid and intense. The high-altitude also means warm, sunny days for grapes to flourish, and cool nights that slow down the ripening process. Each variety is cultivated on terraced vineyards at a specific altitude to optimize the grape's purest expression.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile Terrazas has quite a few vineyards spread out over 925 km across Argentina, their oldest is the Las Compuertas vineyard in Luján de Cuyo that was planted in 1929 at 1,070 metres (3,500 feet) to produce the ultimate expression of Malbec. The land characteristics of each vineyard is carefully studied to determine which grapes are most suitable. Furthermore, each parcel of land is segmented into sub-blocks to precisely consider the slightest variations so they can adapt and improve viticultural practises. This process allows Terrazas to achieve the best quality of each micro-terroir to optimize fruit expression and wine precision.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToday, the Terrazas de Los Andes project is owned by luxury brand LVMH, with fruit coming their own 500 hectares of vineyards. This Malbec is from Terrazas' Reserva range of wines - their signature style that aims to be consistent, layered, and generous. The Reserva range offers a panoramic picture of their high elevation terroirs in Mendoza, while also delivering a consistent expression of each varietal, vintage after vintage. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis regional blend of 100% Malbec is crafted using their own grapes located in vineyards aged between 15 to 90 years old across Mendoza in Las Compuertas (Luján de Cuyo), Paraje Altamira, Eugenio Bustos Los Chacayes and Gualtallary (Uco Valley) at altitudes between 1,020 - 1,250 metres (3,346 - 4,101 feet) above sea level. The grapes were hand-harvested, cluster de-stemmed, and only slightly crushed. After fermentation, 40% of the wine was aged in 4th use French oak barrels for 12 months.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe 2018 harvest was marked by a temperate and dry spring, followed by a warm January with temperatures above the norm in the lower areas and similar to the average in the higher zones, while autumn was very even and mild, allowing the grapes to be harvested at optimum maturity. Overall, the memorable 2018 growing season was a return to normality with excellent grape quality. Uco Valley was a stand out with very good natural acidity. Temperature conditions and exceptional thermal amplitudes helped to obtain fresh and healthy fruit with very good concentration of colour and coarse skins, all of which produce very high quality wines. Let's see how this 2018 Malbec from Mendoza is tasting tonight...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEidyBs3diBnQZPLEjMplz-Z6Sfq-csYlGqey5qnObwMlsdOSoRaxvds4F_Cl3TjlS244l8IX6hiIRSP1g3uE7Y53KyptHGjILEYDfonsy2LQBu8fJZGzP4G1buEC2LrJ541SNTwhiTlNLBKDAsrFbaNfp5avhlRaBHFYOgamPkMeJ30ObWu86UG1dn4IA\/s900\/Terrazas-de-Los-Andes-Reserva-Malbec-2018-Mendoza-Argentina_06830.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Terrazas de Los Andes Reserva Malbec 2018 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEidyBs3diBnQZPLEjMplz-Z6Sfq-csYlGqey5qnObwMlsdOSoRaxvds4F_Cl3TjlS244l8IX6hiIRSP1g3uE7Y53KyptHGjILEYDfonsy2LQBu8fJZGzP4G1buEC2LrJ541SNTwhiTlNLBKDAsrFbaNfp5avhlRaBHFYOgamPkMeJ30ObWu86UG1dn4IA\/w300-h400\/Terrazas-de-Los-Andes-Reserva-Malbec-2018-Mendoza-Argentina_06830.JPG\" title=\"Terrazas de Los Andes Reserva Malbec 2018 (89 pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETERRAZAS DE LOS ANDES RESERVA MALBEC 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=29280\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#29280\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe fresh, medium-high intensity nose offers lovely aromas of freshly crushed dark berries, blackberry, violets, and savoury earthy, stony minerality notes. It's medium-full bodied on the ripe, chewy palate with more dark berry, blackberry, violets, dried herb, and earthy mineral characters on the flavour profile. Showing a touch of warmth at this stage, but still balanced, while the acids are fresh and juicy. Smooth tannins have a fine, dusty texture. Minerally with violet, dark berry, and subtle oak notes linger on the long finish. Recommended buy to drink now. Score: 89 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther lovely wines by Terrazas de Los Andes can be ordered through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chartonhobbs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECharton Hobbs\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7653173473988449720\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/terrazas-de-los-andes-reserva-malbec-2018-argentina-wine-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/7653173473988449720"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/7653173473988449720"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/terrazas-de-los-andes-reserva-malbec-2018-argentina-wine-review.html","title":"Terrazas de Los Andes Reserva Malbec 2018 (Argentina) - Wine Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEidyBs3diBnQZPLEjMplz-Z6Sfq-csYlGqey5qnObwMlsdOSoRaxvds4F_Cl3TjlS244l8IX6hiIRSP1g3uE7Y53KyptHGjILEYDfonsy2LQBu8fJZGzP4G1buEC2LrJ541SNTwhiTlNLBKDAsrFbaNfp5avhlRaBHFYOgamPkMeJ30ObWu86UG1dn4IA\/s72-w300-h400-c\/Terrazas-de-Los-Andes-Reserva-Malbec-2018-Mendoza-Argentina_06830.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-8378177154716038056"},"published":{"$t":"2022-04-06T18:04:00.002-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-04-06T18:04:37.570-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2018"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2019"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"argentina"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cabernet-sauvignon"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gualtallary"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"malbec"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"malbec-world-day-2022"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mendoza"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"merlot"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"organic"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-blend"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"syrah"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tupungato"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"uco-valley"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Domaine Bousquet Gran Malbec 2018 and Virgen Natural Malbec 2019 (Argentina) - Wine Reviews"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Continuing my trek towards \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/search\/label\/malbec-world-day-2022\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-17\"\u003EMalbec World Day\u003C\/time\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E that is coming up on \u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-17\"\u003EApril 17th\u003C\/time\u003E, \u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-06\"\u003Etonight's\u003C\/time\u003E wine reviews are a pair of delicious, organic, and vegan-friendly Argentine Malbec wines that recently came to LCBO VINTAGES as new arrivals.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgvh8oGBRVFRXTp_-poWUJH20smonw51W1mbm55DIjXgTDWEafUs7dJULtuHibY__Wy8JfdDdkR5c4emIHr373RS23TJqzLmm_oh4OjYpsRv1IOdapvgnFa3neiKsyhUcO5m0P2kr7XgnzZoiwQoExg8o1GkK-JVfTQZ5U0zdGSzSjWudRa0S4DWQwqxg\/s900\/Domaine-Bousquet-Gran-Malbec-2018-and-Virgen-Natural-Malbec-2019-Gualtallary-Tupungato-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06823.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Domaine Bousquet Gran Malbec 2018 (90+ pts) and Virgen Natural Malbec 2019 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"900\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgvh8oGBRVFRXTp_-poWUJH20smonw51W1mbm55DIjXgTDWEafUs7dJULtuHibY__Wy8JfdDdkR5c4emIHr373RS23TJqzLmm_oh4OjYpsRv1IOdapvgnFa3neiKsyhUcO5m0P2kr7XgnzZoiwQoExg8o1GkK-JVfTQZ5U0zdGSzSjWudRa0S4DWQwqxg\/w400-h400\/Domaine-Bousquet-Gran-Malbec-2018-and-Virgen-Natural-Malbec-2019-Gualtallary-Tupungato-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06823.JPG\" title=\"Domaine Bousquet Gran Malbec 2018 (90+ pts) and Virgen Natural Malbec 2019 (89 pts)\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBoth of these wines are produced by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDomaine Bousquet\u003C\/a\u003E, a family with 4 generations of winemaking tradition originating in the city of Carcassonne, in the South of France. Third-generation winemaker Jean Bousquet vacationed in Argentina in 1990 and fell in love with the country. It was love at first sight when he visited the scenic and remote terrain of the Gualtallary Valley high in the Tupungato district of the Uco Valley in Argentina's Mendoza region. At the time, it was virgin territory as the locals dismissed the area as too cold for grape growing due to altitudes ranging up to 1,600 metres (5,249 feet). However, Bousquet reckoned that he'd found the perfect blend between his French homeland and the New World that was sunny with high natural acidity, and the potential for relatively fruit-forward wines. Today, Gualtallary occupies the highest extremes of Mendoza's viticultural limits and is the source for some of province's finest wines.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBousquet's daughter, Anne Bousquet, and her husband Labid Al Ameri, were both working in fields outside of wine, but were soon drawn to the cause and offered to put their shared philosophy of sustainability into effect. In 2005, Al Ameri joined his father-in-law full-time to help with the construction of the winery, and Anne joined the family business in 2008. In 2011, the couple assumed full ownership of Domaine Bousquet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToday, the estate consists of 240 hectares in Gualtallary at an altitude of 1,200 metres (4,000 feet) and due to its location the vineyards benefit from a cool climate and constant fresh air. With very little rainfall, the vineyards are irrigated using a drip system that harnesses pure (and special) Andean mountain snowmelt run-off that creates lower pH in the grapes, resulting in higher acidity. The climate is also desert-like with high 15° C (59° F) day\/night temperature differential. The soil surface has low concentrations of organic material, which produces favourable stress in the vines, while the sandy soils offer great drainage and help create elegant wines. Farmed organically since 2001, Domaine Bousquet is Argentina's leading exporter of organic wines, exporting to more than 50 countries. Let's see how these two wines that are brand new to the LCBO in Ontario are tasting tonight...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDOMAINE BOUSQUET GRAN MALBEC 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - Vegan, Gualtallary, Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=21983\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#21983\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $24.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EFrom the Gran Bousquet line that stars the best grapes from their \"home\" vineyard that was originally planted by the Bousquet family in the late 1990's. Blend of 85% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 5% Syrah that was organically grown on sandy soils with low fertility, the grapes were manually harvested, selected, and sorted. It was fermented using selected yeasts and aged for 10 months in French oak. The medium-high intensity nose is rich and dark with fine wood spice aromas layered over blackberry, currant, cassis, violet, and vanilla. Full-bodied, structured, and dry on the palate with lightly tangy blackberry, herb, black currant, cassis, wood spice flavours with touches of pepper. Fresh, juicy acids whet the palate, while the youthful tannins have some grip. Savoury wood and spice notes linger on the structured finish, with very good length. On the bigger side of Malbec and a recommended buy. Arrived in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/march-5-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-tuscany.html\"\u003ELCBO VINTAGES on \u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-05\"\u003EMarch 5\u003C\/time\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Score: 90+ pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgztsC2ok6rkMF_65xEyM87AGeg8iKetNXCHUgcLzeMRTF-9Mz-6QuW70_aJaePW4age50S3abd69bE9EU0_IXlawNnQTfvk9uQ0SoKtAg5AW1zseniyxidChq3qXqC6NPssENcVK1bGJvPKoJhF2NKNshQjz_ZRclDiR0FDTwP6Pzgiuk_7WdwIi49iA\/s900\/Domaine-Bousquet-Gran-Malbec-2018-Gualtallary-Tupungato-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06826.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Domaine Bousquet Gran Malbec 2018 (90+ pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgztsC2ok6rkMF_65xEyM87AGeg8iKetNXCHUgcLzeMRTF-9Mz-6QuW70_aJaePW4age50S3abd69bE9EU0_IXlawNnQTfvk9uQ0SoKtAg5AW1zseniyxidChq3qXqC6NPssENcVK1bGJvPKoJhF2NKNshQjz_ZRclDiR0FDTwP6Pzgiuk_7WdwIi49iA\/w300-h400\/Domaine-Bousquet-Gran-Malbec-2018-Gualtallary-Tupungato-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06826.JPG\" title=\"Domaine Bousquet Gran Malbec 2018 (90+ pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVIRGEN NATURAL MALBEC 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Vegan, Sustainable, Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=21987\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#21987\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $17.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EFrom Bousquet's Virgen line that has no sulfites added, Virgen wines offer the purest expression of terroir from grapes grown on a mix of sandy and gravel soils. This organic 100% Malbec is crafted from estate fruit grown at a cool 1,200 metres (4,000 feet) elevation in Tupungato, Alto Gualtallary, in the foothills of the Andes. Screw cap. This unoaked Malbec has a fresh and fragrant nose that is ripe and fruit-forward with black-blue-purple fruit, plum, grapey, and white pepper spice aromas, plus whiffs of stony mineral. On the medium-full bodied palate it shows impressive fruit concentration with more fruity black-blue-purple fruit, and grapey flavours joined by touches of dried herbs and spice adding a pleasant savoury component. Mild tannins have a refined, slightly dusty texture. Acids are juicy. Tapers to a minerally, finish, with very good length. Recommended buy! Arrived in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/april-2-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-old-vs-new-world-pairings.html\"\u003ELCBO VINTAGES on \u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-02\"\u003EApril 2\u003C\/time\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Score: 89 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhXiOAFINDldH6kH8O7fhCyymR2Ff5gIkUtgBFXt_P0xOUeCIO80E5x_sB4wdR-xI1SCvRnD0ESQD8F2zJ52urqDJ69aCeXqCeBVeLH9sdGHYbRVPand6JASmPrctYytKXVUw8d_ouk9VCBZf8cGNS1oFf5OP8JLvAW4y8xrxZK6Gfy1ozC9e5GxtRgDA\/s900\/Virgen-Natural-Malbec-2019-Tupungato-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06824.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Virgen Natural Malbec 2019 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhXiOAFINDldH6kH8O7fhCyymR2Ff5gIkUtgBFXt_P0xOUeCIO80E5x_sB4wdR-xI1SCvRnD0ESQD8F2zJ52urqDJ69aCeXqCeBVeLH9sdGHYbRVPand6JASmPrctYytKXVUw8d_ouk9VCBZf8cGNS1oFf5OP8JLvAW4y8xrxZK6Gfy1ozC9e5GxtRgDA\/w300-h400\/Virgen-Natural-Malbec-2019-Tupungato-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06824.JPG\" title=\"Virgen Natural Malbec 2019 (89 pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther lovely wines by Domaine Bousquet are available in limited quantities at the LCBO, while the rest of their portfolio can be ordered through their Agent - B. Cojocaru Agencies Inc."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8378177154716038056\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/domaine-bousquet-gran-malbec-2018-and-virgen-natural-malbec-2019-argentina-wine-reviews.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/8378177154716038056"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/8378177154716038056"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/domaine-bousquet-gran-malbec-2018-and-virgen-natural-malbec-2019-argentina-wine-reviews.html","title":"Domaine Bousquet Gran Malbec 2018 and Virgen Natural Malbec 2019 (Argentina) - Wine Reviews"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgvh8oGBRVFRXTp_-poWUJH20smonw51W1mbm55DIjXgTDWEafUs7dJULtuHibY__Wy8JfdDdkR5c4emIHr373RS23TJqzLmm_oh4OjYpsRv1IOdapvgnFa3neiKsyhUcO5m0P2kr7XgnzZoiwQoExg8o1GkK-JVfTQZ5U0zdGSzSjWudRa0S4DWQwqxg\/s72-w400-h400-c\/Domaine-Bousquet-Gran-Malbec-2018-and-Virgen-Natural-Malbec-2019-Gualtallary-Tupungato-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06823.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-760564632646792762"},"published":{"$t":"2022-04-02T17:46:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-04-04T10:59:57.951-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2018"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"argentina"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"malbec"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"malbec-world-day-2022"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mendoza"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"trapiche"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"uco-valley"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Trapiche Medalla Malbec 2018 (Argentina) - Wine Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"After enjoying the excellent \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2021\/11\/trapiche-gran-medalla-malbec-2017-argentina-wine-review.html\"\u003E2017 Trapiche Gran Medalla Malbec\u003C\/a\u003E last November, \u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-02\"\u003Etonight's\u003C\/time\u003E red wine review is its little sibling that arrived at the LCBO today as the Wine of the Month in the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/april-2-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-old-vs-new-world-pairings.html\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-02\"\u003EApril 2nd\u003C\/time\u003E LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E. This wine is also part of a collection of Malbecs I'll be reviewing in the lead up to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/search\/label\/malbec-world-day-2022\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-17\"\u003EMalbec World Day 2022\u003C\/time\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, which is celebrated worldwide every year on the 17th of April.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFounded in Mendoza in 1883, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trapiche.com.ar\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETrapiche Winery\u003C\/a\u003E has grown to become one of Argentina's most internationally recognized brands. Not only is Trapiche Argentina's largest producer of wine, but they are also one of the industry's leading innovators while pioneering new sites, partnering with premium grape growers, and developing a new generation of talented winemakers. Trapiche was a pioneer in working with Bordeaux varieties, exploring micro-terroirs, and developing modern winemaking techniques. Today, Trapiche owns more than 1,000 hectares of vineyards across Mendoza's Primera Zone and Uco Valley, as well as having longstanding partnerships with some of the province's revered grape growers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETrapiche has quite a few different ranges of wines and this wine is from their Medalla collection that was borne in 1983 to celebrate the winery's 100th anniversary. This vegan-friendly red wine is 100% Malbec using fruit from their own vineyards in Uco Valley. The grapes were manually harvested, selected, and de-stemmed, followed by fermentation in small concrete vats. It was aged in new French oak barrels for 18 months and further 6 months in bottle prior to release. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe 2018 vintage in Argentina was celebrated for its return to normality with warm day time temperatures and cool nights, and without any unwanted rains. Overall, the harvest showed excellent quality with full maturation and healthy grapes. In the Uco Valley, Malbec stood out for it's great intensity and character. Let's see how this 2018 Uco Valley Malbec is tasting tonight...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjzzGAIB8hPXOC3FcraFPqhYHgHiUsIkAxEhrEjwlBlkQXB1XC44J9xkobGAs6FWcgs48VHmdNYFMilT4mOWR6XGbfFaU3-iO677e6pJOV2tkKp4ASk417zdmuLvfSrpEc8EFPTowqoI4K9zzNUv916P0AZvEeKYl3K_-6Ql86xflZVkxOV5RBYaOfd1Q\/s900\/Trapiche-Medalla-Malbec-2018-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06822.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Trapiche Medalla Malbec 2018 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjzzGAIB8hPXOC3FcraFPqhYHgHiUsIkAxEhrEjwlBlkQXB1XC44J9xkobGAs6FWcgs48VHmdNYFMilT4mOWR6XGbfFaU3-iO677e6pJOV2tkKp4ASk417zdmuLvfSrpEc8EFPTowqoI4K9zzNUv916P0AZvEeKYl3K_-6Ql86xflZVkxOV5RBYaOfd1Q\/w300-h400\/Trapiche-Medalla-Malbec-2018-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06822.JPG\" title=\"Trapiche Medalla Malbec 2018 (89 pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETRAPICHE MEDALLA MALBEC 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - Vegan, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=547869\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#547869\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003Cbr \/\u003E100% Malbec mainly from their vineyards in Tupungato, Uco Valley, situated between 1,060 and 1,200 metres (3,500 and 4,000 feet) above sea level. The nose seems somewhat quiet, offering glimpses of ripe plum, purple fruit, peppery spice, and stony mineral aromas with subtle oak nuances. The medium-full bodied palate is rich and ripe with fleshy concentration and lovely flavours of purple and black fruits, plum, white pepper spice, and stony mineral notes. Acids are juicy and succulent, while the dusty, fine-grained, and lightly structured tannins offer a pleasingly textured mouthfeel. Stony mineral and meaty notes linger on the savoury finish, with very good length. Recommended buy! Score: 89 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther lovely wines by Trapiche are available at the LCBO and through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinsdandurand.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDandurand\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/760564632646792762\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/trapiche-medalla-malbec-2018-argentina-wine-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/760564632646792762"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/760564632646792762"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/trapiche-medalla-malbec-2018-argentina-wine-review.html","title":"Trapiche Medalla Malbec 2018 (Argentina) - Wine Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjzzGAIB8hPXOC3FcraFPqhYHgHiUsIkAxEhrEjwlBlkQXB1XC44J9xkobGAs6FWcgs48VHmdNYFMilT4mOWR6XGbfFaU3-iO677e6pJOV2tkKp4ASk417zdmuLvfSrpEc8EFPTowqoI4K9zzNUv916P0AZvEeKYl3K_-6Ql86xflZVkxOV5RBYaOfd1Q\/s72-w300-h400-c\/Trapiche-Medalla-Malbec-2018-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06822.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-5701447604942356383"},"published":{"$t":"2022-03-31T17:46:00.008-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-04-04T11:00:16.779-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2019"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bordeaux"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"france"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fronsac"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"merlot"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vignobles-saby"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Château Hauchat 2019 (Bordeaux) - Wine Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-31\"\u003ETonight's\u003C\/time\u003E red wine review is this lovely Merlot from Bordeaux that arrives at the LCBO this weekend as the Wine of the Month in the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/april-2-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-old-vs-new-world-pairings.html\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-02\"\u003EApril 2nd\u003C\/time\u003E LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is produced by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobles-saby.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFamille Saby\u003C\/a\u003E, a winemaking family that has been crafting wines on the Right Bank of Bordeaux in Saint Emilion for nine generations. It all started in the 18th century with Jean Saby and the family vineyard properties have been passed down along familial lines ever since. Château Rozier, Château Saint André Corbin and Château Hauchat are the three key pieces in a remarkable viticultural patrimony that has been in the hands of the Saby family since 1775. Today, the family properties are in the hands of Jean-Bernard Saby, the 8th generation of the family. His two sons, Jean-Christophe and Jean-Phillippe, are both oenologists and the 9th generation to join the family business as they apply their new skills while respecting the traditions of their father and grandfather. Together, they manage 62 hectares of vineyards across their three properties.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI've had the pleasure of tasting this wine over several vintages now, including most recently the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2021\/11\/chateau-hauchat-2018-bordeaux-wine-review-nov-2021.html\"\u003E2018 Château Hauchat\u003C\/a\u003E last November, and I've been quite impressed with the quality as it has improved each vintage. The 2019 vintage of this red wine from Right Bank appellation of Fronsac continues to be crafted with 100% Merlot grown on clay-limestone soils. Located on the high plateau of Saint-Aignan, the vineyard is south and southwest oriented, facing Pomerol, which ensures ideal sunshine and perfect drainage. The grapes were manually harvested and sorted on tables. It underwent cold pre-fermentation maceration and crushing, thermo-regulated fermentation, as well as malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged in a combination and new and used American and French oak barrels.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlthough the 2019 vintage was a hot year in Bordeaux, it is a very good year, especially on the Right Bank where the wines tended to be intensely concentrated with lots of flavour. Merlot was a stand out with its generosity and intensity. Let's see how this 2019 Merlot from Bordeaux is tasting tonight...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjNSEtjBeTL8NSxd0kJjDQzDnRgVxofsohWW02213wjaCMtgtkj3ZF7J8arJ0EUKeofKkrXsTCP1SsWtut4rsmNGV3jUoslLN5NBe-04QYSLeQvKy9qOGNIH6_eBE0tJSdJEURDIVrTK0Me2wzcwiiRGIsFNN-X0Ltcsxtshxe0ZWW_bFvkZ_PF5-iFfw\/s900\/Chateau-Hauchat-2019-AC-Fronsac-Bordeaux-France_06816.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Château Hauchat 2019 (90+ pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjNSEtjBeTL8NSxd0kJjDQzDnRgVxofsohWW02213wjaCMtgtkj3ZF7J8arJ0EUKeofKkrXsTCP1SsWtut4rsmNGV3jUoslLN5NBe-04QYSLeQvKy9qOGNIH6_eBE0tJSdJEURDIVrTK0Me2wzcwiiRGIsFNN-X0Ltcsxtshxe0ZWW_bFvkZ_PF5-iFfw\/w300-h400\/Chateau-Hauchat-2019-AC-Fronsac-Bordeaux-France_06816.JPG\" title=\"Château Hauchat 2019 (90+ pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECHÂTEAU HAUCHAT 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - AC Fronsac, Bordeaux, France (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=123489\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#123489\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $17.95\u003Cbr \/\u003E100% Merlot grown on clay-limestone soils, the fresh, intense, and perfumed aromas offers lovely red fruited notes of raspberry, cherry, currant, floral rose, and sweet wood spices. On the ripe, sunny, medium-full bodied, and lightly structured palate it has lovely balanced aroma replays, plus sandalwood notes on the flavour profile that are supported by fresh, juicy acidity and smooth, refined, and supple tannins. Dusty textured on the mid-palate, while savoury graphite, mineral nuances join the red fruited and sweet spice notes on the long, elegant, and balanced finish. Highly recommended buy! Score: 90+ pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther lovely wines from the Saby family can be ordered through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.oenophilia.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EConnexion Oenophilia\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5701447604942356383\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/chateau-hauchat-2019-bordeaux-wine-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/5701447604942356383"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/5701447604942356383"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/chateau-hauchat-2019-bordeaux-wine-review.html","title":"Château Hauchat 2019 (Bordeaux) - Wine Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjNSEtjBeTL8NSxd0kJjDQzDnRgVxofsohWW02213wjaCMtgtkj3ZF7J8arJ0EUKeofKkrXsTCP1SsWtut4rsmNGV3jUoslLN5NBe-04QYSLeQvKy9qOGNIH6_eBE0tJSdJEURDIVrTK0Me2wzcwiiRGIsFNN-X0Ltcsxtshxe0ZWW_bFvkZ_PF5-iFfw\/s72-w300-h400-c\/Chateau-Hauchat-2019-AC-Fronsac-Bordeaux-France_06816.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-6386361928266333541"},"published":{"$t":"2022-03-30T05:00:00.018-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-04-06T18:06:29.468-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vintages-release"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"wine-picks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"April 2, 2022 LCBO VINTAGES Release Wine Picks: Old vs New World Pairings"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgV3DT38k-RLhWGSZktIOStyu5luWAbPKodBlq9c1FwnwmDuKKfQ8CstWVupMC6N4Zg1hybJhN82qRmNrlAHq3vBIWf4mGiR16njX9yBPwYyXsMxk0WBlWx2fjLKIzs5Mu1cMzy8LgBaImSHMM9cRVp_62nWyRIreXC4GP5zNJgiHKs92HGXH1y753AHA\/s800\/220402_en.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"LCBO Wine Picks: April 2, 2022 VINTAGES Release\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"598\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgV3DT38k-RLhWGSZktIOStyu5luWAbPKodBlq9c1FwnwmDuKKfQ8CstWVupMC6N4Zg1hybJhN82qRmNrlAHq3vBIWf4mGiR16njX9yBPwYyXsMxk0WBlWx2fjLKIzs5Mu1cMzy8LgBaImSHMM9cRVp_62nWyRIreXC4GP5zNJgiHKs92HGXH1y753AHA\/w200-h268\/220402_en.jpg\" title=\"LCBO Wine Picks: April 2, 2022 VINTAGES Release\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe main theme of the upcoming \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_GrFCmBWSCLzUtBjUTZqrmI8OQa02FNF\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApril 2nd, 2022 LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E is titled \"Family Feasts\" and looks at Old World vs. New World wine pairings for these feasts. All of the wines from this release should be on shelves across Ontario by this Saturday.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe begin with the theme titled \"Family Feasts\", but really focuses on food and wine pairings consisting of traditional April long weekend fare paired with Old World and New World wines. Of the twenty wines featured as part of the theme, two are included among my top wine picks. According to the catalogue, the off-dry (i.e. slightly sweet) \u003Cb\u003ERiesling\u003C\/b\u003E from Niagara would be a fine match with a traditional turkey dinner. For an old world pairing with a sweet and savoury baked ham, try the red from Roussillon that is a blend of \u003Cb\u003E70% Syrah and 30% old vines Grenache\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERed wine blends from the rest of the release include a lovely Portuguese red that consists of \u003Cb\u003E50% Alicante Bouschet, 30% Touriga Franca, and 20% Touriga Nacional\u003C\/b\u003E, as well as a Côtes du Rhône that consists of \u003Cb\u003E50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Carignan, 10% Cinsault, and 5% Counoise\u003C\/b\u003E. The last blend is from Mt. Etna in Sicily and it consists of \u003Cb\u003E80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello Cappuccio\u003C\/b\u003E. Among the single varietal wines, there are a pair of lovely Argentine \u003Cb\u003EMalbec\u003C\/b\u003E wines, as well as a pair of Australian \u003Cb\u003EShiraz\u003C\/b\u003E wines. There is also a fine \u003Cb\u003EPinot Noir\u003C\/b\u003E from Willamette Valley. Returning to the old world, the Bordeaux red wine is crafted with \u003Cb\u003E100% Merlot\u003C\/b\u003E, while the Barbaresco is made with \u003Cb\u003ENebbiolo\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjaDnAUmMvlS-nRp-x8lVjdmzSM2xQCjFhe7Xj1YcBz3OcsNbH7EuB1n3coIXa9LtJo3j3MmkbzO0yzieURb1VQC9SJFxyRG4SR0zDiRfEJTyuzG4vDrovMjU8cd3NYyFji7m5D5skRF0ZAFKmyikFY5tqRm-NDwNi6FXhvxR8T7QaCS6IRKr2BRNDdTg\/s900\/Domaine-Drouhin-Oregon-Pinot-Noir-2018-Dundee-Hills-Willamette-Valley-USA_06385.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir 2018 (93 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjaDnAUmMvlS-nRp-x8lVjdmzSM2xQCjFhe7Xj1YcBz3OcsNbH7EuB1n3coIXa9LtJo3j3MmkbzO0yzieURb1VQC9SJFxyRG4SR0zDiRfEJTyuzG4vDrovMjU8cd3NYyFji7m5D5skRF0ZAFKmyikFY5tqRm-NDwNi6FXhvxR8T7QaCS6IRKr2BRNDdTg\/w240-h320\/Domaine-Drouhin-Oregon-Pinot-Noir-2018-Dundee-Hills-Willamette-Valley-USA_06385.JPG\" title=\"Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir 2018 (93 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhms4x2ULGEcawNxKHRr9CTh9m7TZb8oRoJS1tkOJL0bzK6nTyxR-Qnd7V_tK2f2FOnDSWXXmdfbKoxR-ulGyxk5zC8leL7wnO-JC_LjOEyyvxWjkHL2zegDe1n90w-f1_LE5FXMKh-NVNDcj-p_YEcdu5CsUiqnYt20z4_Lfxl8MUczn-fBXyC9i6H5A\/s900\/Sao-Miguel-Escolha-dos-Enologos-2019-Vinho-Regional-Alentejano-Portugal_06811.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"São Miguel Escolha dos Enologos 2019 (92 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhms4x2ULGEcawNxKHRr9CTh9m7TZb8oRoJS1tkOJL0bzK6nTyxR-Qnd7V_tK2f2FOnDSWXXmdfbKoxR-ulGyxk5zC8leL7wnO-JC_LjOEyyvxWjkHL2zegDe1n90w-f1_LE5FXMKh-NVNDcj-p_YEcdu5CsUiqnYt20z4_Lfxl8MUczn-fBXyC9i6H5A\/w240-h320\/Sao-Miguel-Escolha-dos-Enologos-2019-Vinho-Regional-Alentejano-Portugal_06811.JPG\" title=\"São Miguel Escolha dos Enologos 2019 (92 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi7DREpP3qz0i08JYUj4oIh4OaczeVZO95wiM9HjSDYpwHuDsKYWpNjsDVvjErJWMpUY-epsAhH8LjyELxzwiwD6h7T_UG7BgiH573EUpJmsvJgEejGsXgscEeoJT7mtgehao2zdCcUpV3PVWB57Lk6ds5mxLYiZa5Sp8m0_ynQIYcB-mPWZdWXbbjT7w\/s900\/Chateau-Hauchat-2019-AC-Fronsac-Bordeaux-France_06815.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Château Hauchat 2019 (90+ pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi7DREpP3qz0i08JYUj4oIh4OaczeVZO95wiM9HjSDYpwHuDsKYWpNjsDVvjErJWMpUY-epsAhH8LjyELxzwiwD6h7T_UG7BgiH573EUpJmsvJgEejGsXgscEeoJT7mtgehao2zdCcUpV3PVWB57Lk6ds5mxLYiZa5Sp8m0_ynQIYcB-mPWZdWXbbjT7w\/w240-h320\/Chateau-Hauchat-2019-AC-Fronsac-Bordeaux-France_06815.JPG\" title=\"Château Hauchat 2019 (90+ pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiVCl0n7v2DYkmCvxWFlJ6pjHkGTQHJRfdiOwxpGwz1KCODpPU382h-Qn4Oj-W8oHFbSTg3mq5xn67BC8uiW4Mo76L6kYQuz311kRDcOwd6C4bEtkuRhPpeDQSQ6Ed3MS2PHDZfqwDFf-M9wvfAbTMieU9RkeTlvgQkeH3u2UrzF7vUIYImqTk3xNGE7A\/s900\/Enrico-Serafino-Sanavento-Barbaresco-2018-DOCG-Piedmont-Italy_06595.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Enrico Serafino Sanavento Barbaresco 2018 (90+ pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiVCl0n7v2DYkmCvxWFlJ6pjHkGTQHJRfdiOwxpGwz1KCODpPU382h-Qn4Oj-W8oHFbSTg3mq5xn67BC8uiW4Mo76L6kYQuz311kRDcOwd6C4bEtkuRhPpeDQSQ6Ed3MS2PHDZfqwDFf-M9wvfAbTMieU9RkeTlvgQkeH3u2UrzF7vUIYImqTk3xNGE7A\/w240-h320\/Enrico-Serafino-Sanavento-Barbaresco-2018-DOCG-Piedmont-Italy_06595.JPG\" title=\"Enrico Serafino Sanavento Barbaresco 2018 (90+ pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg3MEY6KkZNlE1rflyl5Qf73n9GvJ3e9AEFNdcDIG2WWYjNvd5tvoUtdU1s2jdVBNE8-MsQZ80KMWfCLJQDemPvzoSkoRQph8cFr61Oztb6BFTFhF-tANc267Tah0dzYAVdFiznsJqAw97CuWUwiY6asZKNtOk08Y4qbVwotFACT6Q5lMIzO9lXALILhA\/s900\/Trapiche-Medalla-Malbec-2018-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06817.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Trapiche Medalla Malbec 2018 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg3MEY6KkZNlE1rflyl5Qf73n9GvJ3e9AEFNdcDIG2WWYjNvd5tvoUtdU1s2jdVBNE8-MsQZ80KMWfCLJQDemPvzoSkoRQph8cFr61Oztb6BFTFhF-tANc267Tah0dzYAVdFiznsJqAw97CuWUwiY6asZKNtOk08Y4qbVwotFACT6Q5lMIzO9lXALILhA\/w240-h320\/Trapiche-Medalla-Malbec-2018-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06817.JPG\" title=\"Trapiche Medalla Malbec 2018 (89 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgGosNrgaj7ZHD9qwJP_Ee2TqTEOviaLiJptJ_I47LEDxYfw7033JOY5ardeqJCSz7LN-Eeh9XqOrMmQxT49CTfrz01JuyzZw2mYvvninHzTZYxYuUpWmcdm4d9fJkReIvTWVAxuQuxD5rOpUGJXFGqJateL4XC7fSoNfb_C0LqlUMYZKAyXmf_YtfNEg\/s900\/Virgen-Natural-Malbec-2019-Tupungato-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06818.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Virgen Natural Malbec 2019 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgGosNrgaj7ZHD9qwJP_Ee2TqTEOviaLiJptJ_I47LEDxYfw7033JOY5ardeqJCSz7LN-Eeh9XqOrMmQxT49CTfrz01JuyzZw2mYvvninHzTZYxYuUpWmcdm4d9fJkReIvTWVAxuQuxD5rOpUGJXFGqJateL4XC7fSoNfb_C0LqlUMYZKAyXmf_YtfNEg\/w240-h320\/Virgen-Natural-Malbec-2019-Tupungato-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06818.JPG\" title=\"Virgen Natural Malbec 2019 (89 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFrom my white wine picks, the only blend is from Australia and it consists of \u003Cb\u003E61% Viognier and 39% Marsanne\u003C\/b\u003E. Among the single varietal wines, the Rioja is made with \u003Cb\u003E100% Viura\u003C\/b\u003E that was barrel-fermented and aged in oak. All three \u003Cb\u003EChardonnay\u003C\/b\u003E wines also spent various amounts of time fermenting and ageing in oak, while a small part of the \u003Cb\u003EVerdicchio\u003C\/b\u003E also spent some time in big wooden barrels. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgKbIrjVYl-dWnpeuZXeL0js6e4Bcdpxg6yA81BOEiWCE7v2PZ106S8H9bL-cw5HqVgY4d9yAy4MmJwvo9t_xFd-sm_zUCtIw7LdAc70bKO48wMtJCpIQ9Afd0P1ous4ym4wqmN4aqJm14kwFph1BHYbc-nEOMVEme54rLu86GpnYaDeKrHSK-EOzMZ2A\/s900\/Arboleda-Chardonnay-2019-DO-Aconcagua-Costa-Chile_06520.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Arboleda Chardonnay 2019 (90+ pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgKbIrjVYl-dWnpeuZXeL0js6e4Bcdpxg6yA81BOEiWCE7v2PZ106S8H9bL-cw5HqVgY4d9yAy4MmJwvo9t_xFd-sm_zUCtIw7LdAc70bKO48wMtJCpIQ9Afd0P1ous4ym4wqmN4aqJm14kwFph1BHYbc-nEOMVEme54rLu86GpnYaDeKrHSK-EOzMZ2A\/w240-h320\/Arboleda-Chardonnay-2019-DO-Aconcagua-Costa-Chile_06520.JPG\" title=\"Arboleda Chardonnay 2019 (90+ pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy lone rosé wine pick is from Niagara and the latest edition of this dry rosé is a blend of \u003Cb\u003E88% Pinot Noir and 12% Pinot Gris\u003C\/b\u003E. For fans of pink bubbly, the sparkling wine from South Africa is a \u003Cb\u003E60\/40 blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEnjoy my wine recommendations from this release! Bon appetit!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERed Wine:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVIRGEN NATURAL MALBEC 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Vegan, sustainable, Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=21987\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#21987\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $17.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E89 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/domaine-bousquet-gran-malbec-2018-and-virgen-natural-malbec-2019-argentina-wine-reviews.html\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECHÂTEAU HAUCHAT 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - AC Fronsac, Bordeaux, France (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=123489\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#123489\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $17.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E90+ pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/chateau-hauchat-2019-bordeaux-wine-review.html\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETENUTE NICOSIA VULKÀ ETNA ROSSO 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - Sustainable, DOC, Sicily, Italy (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=22804\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#22804\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $18.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECHÂTEAU DE MONTFAUCON CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2017\u003C\/b\u003E - AP, France (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=13439\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#13439\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $18.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETRAPICHE MEDALLA MALBEC 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - Vegan, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=547869\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#547869\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E89 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/04\/trapiche-medalla-malbec-2018-argentina-wine-review.html\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELARRY CHERUBINO WINES FOLKLORE SHIRAZ 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Western Australia (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=23330\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#23330\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBASTIDE MIRAFLORS SYRAH \/ VIEILLES VIGNES GRENACHE 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - AP Côtes du Roussillon, France (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=320499\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#320499\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJIM BARRY THE LODGE HILL SHIRAZ 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - Clare Valley, South Australia (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=998476\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#998476\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $22.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESÃO MIGUEL ESCOLHA DOS ENOLOGOS 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=445122\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#445122\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $24.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E92 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/sao-miguel-escolha-dos-enologos-2019-portugal-wine-review.html\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EENRICO SERAFINO SANAVENTO BARBARESCO 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - DOCG, Piedmont, Italy (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=157347\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#157347\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $29.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E90+ pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winealign.com\/wines\/139832-Enrico-Serafino-Sanavento-Barbaresco-2018\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDOMAINE DROUHIN OREGON PINOT NOIR 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - Sustainable, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, USA (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=961284\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#961284\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $52.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E93 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winealign.com\/wines\/134660-Domaine-Drouhin-Oregon-Pinot-Noir-2018\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EWhite Wine:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ED'ARENBERG THE HERMIT CRAB VIOGNIER\/MARSANNE 2021\u003C\/b\u003E - McLaren Vale, South Australia (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=662775\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#662775\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $17.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EARBOLEDA CHARDONNAY 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - DO Aconcagua Costa, Chile (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=606772\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#606772\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $18.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E90+ pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winealign.com\/wines\/132003-Arboleda-Chardonnay-2019\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENALS MARGREID HILL PINOT GRIGIO 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - DOC Südtirol-Alto Adige, Italy (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=17365\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#17365\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETRIUS DISTINCTION SAUVIGNON BLANC 2020\u003C\/b\u003E - VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=19379\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#19379\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMALIVOIRE ESTATE GROWN CHARDONNAY 2019\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;- VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=573147\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#573147\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESOUTHBROOK TRIOMPHE ORGANIC RIESLING 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Vegan, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=25647\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#25647\u003C\/a\u003E) (D) - $22.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGRANCASALE VERDICCHIO DEI CASTELLI DI JESI CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - DOC, Marche, Italy (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=23869\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#23869\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $23.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVIÑA MURIEL RESERVA 2013\u003C\/b\u003E - DOCa Rioja, Spain (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=25079\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#25079\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $31.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGRGICH HILLS ESTATE GROWN CHARDONNAY 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - Napa Valley, California, USA (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=346304\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#346304\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $67.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERosé Wine:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMALIVOIRE VIVANT ROSÉ 2021\u003C\/b\u003E - Vegan, sustainable, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=498535\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#498535\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESparkling Wine:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPONGRÁCZ CAP CLASSIQUE ROSÉ\u003C\/b\u003E - Traditional method, WO Western Cape, South Africa (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=21987\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#646968\u003C\/a\u003E) (D) - $18.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDessert Wine:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHENRY OF PELHAM SPECIAL SELECT LATE HARVEST VIDAL 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Sustainable, VQA Ontario, Canada (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=395228\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#395228\u003C\/a\u003E) (S) (375 mL) - $19.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6386361928266333541\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/april-2-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-old-vs-new-world-pairings.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/6386361928266333541"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/6386361928266333541"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/april-2-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-old-vs-new-world-pairings.html","title":"April 2, 2022 LCBO VINTAGES Release Wine Picks: Old vs New World Pairings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgV3DT38k-RLhWGSZktIOStyu5luWAbPKodBlq9c1FwnwmDuKKfQ8CstWVupMC6N4Zg1hybJhN82qRmNrlAHq3vBIWf4mGiR16njX9yBPwYyXsMxk0WBlWx2fjLKIzs5Mu1cMzy8LgBaImSHMM9cRVp_62nWyRIreXC4GP5zNJgiHKs92HGXH1y753AHA\/s72-w200-h268-c\/220402_en.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-2076174425080745202"},"published":{"$t":"2022-03-28T18:07:00.002-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-04-04T11:00:37.715-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2019"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"alentejano"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"alicante-bouschet"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"portugal"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-blend"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"touriga-franca"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"touriga-nacional"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"São Miguel Escolha dos Enologos 2019 (Portugal) - Wine Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-28\"\u003ETonight's\u003C\/time\u003E red wine review is a lovely Portuguese blend that arrives at the LCBO this coming weekend as part of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/april-2-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-old-vs-new-world-pairings.html\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-04-02\"\u003EApril 2nd\u003C\/time\u003E LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is produced by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/casarelvas.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECasa Relvas\u003C\/a\u003E, a family that has been living from the land on two continents for five generations. With a desire to continue the family's history, Alexandre Relvas (Sr.) purchased Herdade de São Miguel in São Miguel de Machede - Redondo in 1997 after he saw the landscape at this site which was similar to his African roots. The Relvas family developed a passion for Alentejo and respected the region's unique and authentic nature, leading to the planting of a typical afforestation. But their true passion was in the vineyard of this region that had a culture of more than 2000 years of history.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn 2001, the Relvas family planted their first 10 hectares of vines, followed by another 25 hectares in 2002 after Nuno Franco, a viticulture and oenology consultant, joined the project. The winery was built in 2003 and they launched their first wines a year later. In 2006, Alexandre Relvas Jr. joined the company after a year of viticultural training in Bordeaux, and success soon followed. With a love for celebration, the mission at Casa Relvas is to produce quality wines that accompany every moment in life. Today, as the family has grown, the Relvas family now manages 750 hectares of forests, 250 hectares of olive groves, and 350 hectares of vineyards. Casa Relvas believes in the importance of sustainability in social, environmental, and financial aspects and is a pioneer of the Alentejo Wine Sustainability Program.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECasa Relvas has number of estates and ranges of wines within their portfolio. This particular red wine is from their Herdade de São Miguel estate located in Redondo, east of Evora in the middle of the Alentejo. The vineyards are planted in clay-loam soils derived from schist and surrounded by a cork oak forest. Herdade de São Miguel wines are nationally (and internationally) recognized for their special terroir where the sun of Alentejo perfectly combines with the soil to produce grapes with a lot of character to produce strong and vigorous wines, without losing freshness.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis red wine is a blend of 50% Alicante Bouschet, 30% Touriga Franca, and 20% Touriga Nacional from grapes grown on exclusively at the Herdade de São Miguel estate on clay and schist soils. The grapes were hand-harvested and completely de-stemmed, followed by maceration for 48 hours and then fermented in with controlled temperatures in open vats with automatic pigeurs. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels, and was then aged for 9 months in 400 L French oak barrels.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith a cold winter that had some rain, followed by a mild and dry spring and summer, the weather was ideal as the cool, dry nights allowed for perfect phenolic maturation. Although yields were low, 2019 was a year of excellent in Alentejo. Let's see how this 2019 red from Portugal is tasting tonight...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgjXUNwr1oWHzrVK2lmbbg1HbY_Y52L1B7YaS5LdLl-qgd81Z2dZdN6R6Oe9TV9f3jEjVotN0VYQgN3T6EVIoXUSAlJfw5foKanMIGG7MwLy_YKQD3u6PuWOwogK-wf5APHTtNIynxwtIkaUeTHPCe2bHE9G1NNk9_OV0T88QjysAb1OgV5SZJOz1u1Hg\/s900\/Sao-Miguel-Escolha-dos-Enologos-2019-Vinho-Regional-Alentejano-Portugal_06812.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"São Miguel Escolha dos Enologos 2019 (92 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgjXUNwr1oWHzrVK2lmbbg1HbY_Y52L1B7YaS5LdLl-qgd81Z2dZdN6R6Oe9TV9f3jEjVotN0VYQgN3T6EVIoXUSAlJfw5foKanMIGG7MwLy_YKQD3u6PuWOwogK-wf5APHTtNIynxwtIkaUeTHPCe2bHE9G1NNk9_OV0T88QjysAb1OgV5SZJOz1u1Hg\/w300-h400\/Sao-Miguel-Escolha-dos-Enologos-2019-Vinho-Regional-Alentejano-Portugal_06812.JPG\" title=\"São Miguel Escolha dos Enologos 2019 (92 pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESÃO MIGUEL ESCOLHA DOS ENOLOGOS 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/en\/catalogsearch\/result\/#q=445122\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#445122\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $24.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis blend of 50% Alicante Bouschet, 30% Touriga Franca, and 20% Touriga Nacional has rich, perfumed, dense, and spicy aromatics that deliver a lovely bouquet of ripe dark and red berries, black cherry, florals, damson plum, and sweet oak spice notes. It's full-bodied and richly concentrated with lovely dark and red berry, and floral aromas replays on the slightly warming, yet balanced, palate. Juicy and elegant with gritty, refined, and structured tannins. Savoury wood notes, even a touch of mineral, linger on the long, juicy finish. Gorgeous! Will be even better in a couple of years. Highly recommended buy! Score: 92 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther lovely wines by Casa Relvas are available through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/nobleestates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENoble Estates Wines \u0026amp; Spirits\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2076174425080745202\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/sao-miguel-escolha-dos-enologos-2019-portugal-wine-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/2076174425080745202"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/2076174425080745202"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/sao-miguel-escolha-dos-enologos-2019-portugal-wine-review.html","title":"São Miguel Escolha dos Enologos 2019 (Portugal) - Wine Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgjXUNwr1oWHzrVK2lmbbg1HbY_Y52L1B7YaS5LdLl-qgd81Z2dZdN6R6Oe9TV9f3jEjVotN0VYQgN3T6EVIoXUSAlJfw5foKanMIGG7MwLy_YKQD3u6PuWOwogK-wf5APHTtNIynxwtIkaUeTHPCe2bHE9G1NNk9_OV0T88QjysAb1OgV5SZJOz1u1Hg\/s72-w300-h400-c\/Sao-Miguel-Escolha-dos-Enologos-2019-Vinho-Regional-Alentejano-Portugal_06812.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-3413653671586315678"},"published":{"$t":"2022-03-25T19:30:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-03-25T19:30:02.113-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2020"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"argentina"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"los-chacayes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"malbec"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mendoza"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"paraje-altamira"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"san-carlos"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tunuyán"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"uco-valley"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"zuccardi"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Zuccardi Q Malbec 2020 (Argentina) - Wine Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"After enjoying the lovely \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2021\/07\/zuccardi-q-malbec-2019-argentina-wine-review.html\"\u003E2019 Zuccardi Q Malbec\u003C\/a\u003E last summer, \u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-25\"\u003Etonight's\u003C\/time\u003E red wine review is the latest vintage of this consistently well-made Malbec that arrived at the LCBO last weekend as part of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/march-19-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-cabernet-sauvignon.html\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-19\"\u003EMarch 19\u003C\/time\u003E LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/zuccardiwines.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EZuccardi Wines\u003C\/a\u003E was founded by Alberto Zuccardi in 1963 in Maipú, Mendoza, with a strong visionary and innovative spirit. With winemaker Sebastián Zuccardi, the third generation of the family continues its strong tradition and lead the development of the new stage of the winery, including a dedicated area within the winery for Research and Development to study of the terroir and the different variables that affect wine production. Today, Sebastián is globally recognized as an ambassador for Argentina's unique terroirs, most notably in the high elevation Uco Valley in Southern Mendoza. The goal is to produce wines with identity through the different terroirs in a sustainable manner. Zuccardi Valle de Uco has been named Best Vineyard in the World for the last three consecutive years.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis Malbec is from Zuccardi's \"Q\" range of regional wines that began as a project in 1999 when they marked the best vineyards and plots with the letter \"Q\" for Quality. These designated vineyards and plots are given extra care and attention during growing and vinification process in order to produce wines of exceptional quality.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce again, this 100% Malbec is comprised of grapes grown in the IG Paraje Altamira (San Carlos) at 1,100 metres (3,600 feet) above sea level, and in IG Los Chacayes (Tunuyán) at at 1,000 metres (3,200 feet) above sea level. Both of these regions are situated in the Uco Valley, and although the percentage of grapes from each IG was not specified, Paraje Altamira grapes typically dominate the blend.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn Paraje Altamira, the very heterogeneous soils originated in the alluvial fan of the Tunuyán river, in its upper zone. The sandy loam surface has medium and large gravels and at variable depths, with abundant calcareous material throughout. In Los Chacayes, the soils originated in a series of super-imposed alluvial fans from the middle of the Uco Valley. The very heterogeneous soils are normally sandy loam with moderately eroded strata of small stones, with occasional coverage of calcium carbonate or gypsum.\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe exceptional 2020 vintage was characterized by limited yields and the surprisingly high speed of maturity. Combined with the pandemic, this really fast vintage was one of their most challenging ever. However, the grapes arrived at the winery healthy and in high quality, generally showing excellent aromatic complexity and a lot of juiciness, texture and structure in the mouth. The grapes were selected by cluster, filled by gravity, and fermented in concrete vessels using native yeasts. Like previous vintages, it was aged in a combination of concrete and used 500 L unroasted French oak barrels. Let's see how this Uco Valley Malbec is tasting tonight...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi3UDcHpjSgt1tvnRUHHSqIOfoA0g3YtV85129bM5Te8TeYit8etwzqmCQVafhidQWyruRy2lY9r3nPUQV2x4v41glrPoVMyuqOmJeROSIdpKLRM5LQ0QFBhVfr_cBaXmIt9nMzuyCWK1tbqbeYFoJ8fGcLBF3Ec2_jqbINnojVAZKXKtGegph_xPKqIg\/s900\/Zuccardi-Q-Malbec-2020-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06807.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Zuccardi Q Malbec 2020 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi3UDcHpjSgt1tvnRUHHSqIOfoA0g3YtV85129bM5Te8TeYit8etwzqmCQVafhidQWyruRy2lY9r3nPUQV2x4v41glrPoVMyuqOmJeROSIdpKLRM5LQ0QFBhVfr_cBaXmIt9nMzuyCWK1tbqbeYFoJ8fGcLBF3Ec2_jqbINnojVAZKXKtGegph_xPKqIg\/w300-h400\/Zuccardi-Q-Malbec-2020-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06807.JPG\" title=\"Zuccardi Q Malbec 2020 (89 pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003EZUCCARDI Q MALBEC 2020\u003C\/b\u003E - Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=723478\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#723478\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $20.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EFrom grapes grown at high-altitudes in Paraje Altamira (San Carlos) and Los Chacayes (Tunuyán), this 100% Malbec has a fragrant, medium-high intensity nose that is stony with dark berry, and purple fruit aromas with subtle dark cherry, dried herb, and spice. The lovely stony notes continue on the dry, medium+ bodied palate with dark berry, purple fruit, spice, and plum flavours, all of which are supported by fresh, well-balanced acidity and refined, dusty textured tannins. Stony notes linger on the long, crisp, and balanced finish. Recommended buy! Score: 89 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are many fine Zuccardi wines available at the LCBO, including the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/zuccardi-serie-torrontes-2021-argentina-wine-review.html\"\u003E2021 Zuccardi Serie A Torrontés\u003C\/a\u003E I enjoyed last the weekend, while other wines not found at the LCBO can be ordered through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bacchusgroup.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Bacchus Group\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3413653671586315678\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/zuccardi-q-malbec-2020-argentina-wine-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/3413653671586315678"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/3413653671586315678"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/zuccardi-q-malbec-2020-argentina-wine-review.html","title":"Zuccardi Q Malbec 2020 (Argentina) - Wine Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi3UDcHpjSgt1tvnRUHHSqIOfoA0g3YtV85129bM5Te8TeYit8etwzqmCQVafhidQWyruRy2lY9r3nPUQV2x4v41glrPoVMyuqOmJeROSIdpKLRM5LQ0QFBhVfr_cBaXmIt9nMzuyCWK1tbqbeYFoJ8fGcLBF3Ec2_jqbINnojVAZKXKtGegph_xPKqIg\/s72-w300-h400-c\/Zuccardi-Q-Malbec-2020-Valle-de-Uco-Mendoza-Argentina_06807.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-1499614656124081469"},"published":{"$t":"2022-03-21T17:44:00.004-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-03-21T17:44:48.031-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2019"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"château-maucoil"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"france"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"grenache"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gsm"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lavau"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mourvèdre"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"organic"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-blend"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"rhône"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"syrah"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Château Maucoil 2019 (Rhône) - Wine Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"I enjoyed the organic \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2019\/03\/chateau-maucoil-2016-rhone-wine-review.html\"\u003E2016 Château Maucoil\u003C\/a\u003E when it arrived at the LCBO three years ago and for \u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-21\"\u003Etonight's\u003C\/time\u003E red wine review I am delighted to bring you the latest vintage of this lovely red wine that came to shelves across Ontario on the weekend as part of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/march-19-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-cabernet-sauvignon.html\"\u003ELCBO VINTAGES Release on \u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-19\"\u003EMarch 19\u003C\/time\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chateau-maucoil.lavau.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChâteau Maucoil\u003C\/a\u003E (pronounced \"moh-kwahl\") is an historic property located on northwestern edge of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the southern Rhône Valley with over 400 years of history and ancient documents stating that its first occupants were Romans that set up a base there for Caesar's legions. Winegrowing activities on the site began in the 17th century, with several families owning the estate over time. Some plots were planted in 1895 and still exist today! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn 1995, the Arnaud family, who already owned vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, purchased the estate and devoted great energy and passion. In 2009, the Arnauds' youngest daughter, Bénédicte, and her husband, Charles Bonnet, took up the torch to secure the future of the estate and manage it in an environmentally-responsible manner, becoming fully certified organic in 2014. After working with Maison LAVAU for several years, Château Maucoil partnered with Lavau brothers in 2013 and today the four run the estate together.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis organic red wine is crafted using a traditional southern Rhône blend of mainly Grenache with Syrah and Mourvèdre in support. However, it is unique in that the grapes come vineyards near Châteauneuf-du-Pape and with similar soils consisting of a mixture of sand and pebbles. From old vines, the grapes in this Côtes du Rhône-Villages yield great concentration and loads of character. The grapes were hand-harvested and transported to the cellar in 15 kg perforated crates, then sorted berry-by-berry before going into vat. Each grape variety and parcel was vinified separately. After fermentation, the wines were drawn off and aged in vats until bottling.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile the 2016 vintage in the southern Rhône was a truly rare, benchmark vintage, the 2019 vintage was no slouch with a wet winter setting the table for the region's vineyards to get through the hot, dry growing season. Grenache and Mourvèdre excelled during the long growing season to produce rich, ripe, and expressive red wines with refined textures. Overall, 2019 was a gorgeous vintage that only falls short when compared to truly elite years. Let's see how this 2019 Côtes du Rhône-Villages is tasting tonight...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEheCbfJOUjmAnNGxn8LtmVRIGa8-lZG32PctdFniodiTe8S3Rniu4P7ZO1C9nigVkOwLUBRg2JHNLXoKd2lAITJM2M8tRl2xzOr2N4jrZPu5yR_S0204aq0eIVG_FJSFlezxU5rJW4KlROyQPmHcQbravYMQFKRvh_1ksnSqbO45TnKOOGEEeiocj06Ww\/s900\/Chateau-Maucoil-2019-AC-Cotes-du-Rhone-Villages-France_06797.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Château Maucoil 2019 (90 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEheCbfJOUjmAnNGxn8LtmVRIGa8-lZG32PctdFniodiTe8S3Rniu4P7ZO1C9nigVkOwLUBRg2JHNLXoKd2lAITJM2M8tRl2xzOr2N4jrZPu5yR_S0204aq0eIVG_FJSFlezxU5rJW4KlROyQPmHcQbravYMQFKRvh_1ksnSqbO45TnKOOGEEeiocj06Ww\/w300-h400\/Chateau-Maucoil-2019-AC-Cotes-du-Rhone-Villages-France_06797.JPG\" title=\"Château Maucoil 2019 (90 pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECHÂTEAU MAUCOIL 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - AC Côtes du Rhône-Villages, France (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=638502\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#638502\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EA blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, the lovely medium-high intensity nose is rich, spicy, meaty, and dark berry scented with ripe cherry, cassis, and whiffs of mineral arriving with time in the glass. On the dry, medium to medium-full bodied palate it has lovely spicy, black cherry, cassis, meaty, stony mineral flavours with touches of plum. It has clean, fresh acidity, nice structure, and slightly chalky tannins. Really well-balanced and elegant with lovely savoury mineral notes lingering on the long finish. Highly recommended buy! Score: 90 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther lovely wines by Château Maucoil can be ordered through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oenophilia.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EConnexion Oenophilia\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1499614656124081469\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/chateau-maucoil-2019-rhone-wine-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/1499614656124081469"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/1499614656124081469"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/chateau-maucoil-2019-rhone-wine-review.html","title":"Château Maucoil 2019 (Rhône) - Wine Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEheCbfJOUjmAnNGxn8LtmVRIGa8-lZG32PctdFniodiTe8S3Rniu4P7ZO1C9nigVkOwLUBRg2JHNLXoKd2lAITJM2M8tRl2xzOr2N4jrZPu5yR_S0204aq0eIVG_FJSFlezxU5rJW4KlROyQPmHcQbravYMQFKRvh_1ksnSqbO45TnKOOGEEeiocj06Ww\/s72-w300-h400-c\/Chateau-Maucoil-2019-AC-Cotes-du-Rhone-Villages-France_06797.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-611916637068542647"},"published":{"$t":"2022-03-19T17:47:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-03-19T17:53:10.742-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2021"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"argentina"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cafayate-valley"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"salta"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"torrontes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"white-wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"zuccardi"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Zuccardi Serie A Torrontés 2021 (Argentina) - Wine Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-19\"\u003ETonight's\u003C\/time\u003E white wine review is this lovely Torrontés from the very high-altitude province of Salta in northern Argentina. A frequent visitor here in Ontario. this latest vintage arrived on shelves today as part of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/march-19-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-cabernet-sauvignon.html\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-19\"\u003EMarch 19th\u003C\/time\u003E LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is produced by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/zuccardiwines.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFamilia Zuccardi\u003C\/a\u003E and led today by the third generation of the family, winemaker Sebastian Zuccardi. Founded in 1963 when Sebastian's grandfather planted his first vines in Maipú, Mendoza, the Zuccardi family has kept growing and developing to become a leader in Argentine production. Sebastian inherited his father's determination and desire to strive for excellence and is globally recognized as an ambassador for Argentina's unique terroirs, most notably in the high elevation Uco Valley in southern Mendoza. The family's premium winery - Zuccardi Valle de Uco - has been named Best Vineyard in the World for three consecutive years - 2019, 2020, and 2021.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EZuccardi has several ranges of wines and this white wine is from their entry-level Serie A collection that features single varietal and distinct blends from selected vineyards located in the best parts of Mendoza and across Argentina. The Zuccardi Serie A range highlights the richness and diversity of the different micro-climates and soils of Argentina. The name \"Serie A\" comes from \"Argentina Series\" and is a way of expressing the most representative varieties from the best regions for each varietal and from selected vineyards along the Andes Mountains. In the winery, each batch is harvested separately at different times with the goal of achieving elegance and excellence in each wine.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETorrontés is Argentina's most widely planted white variety with more than 24,000 acres planted, representing 27% of all white wine varietals. Although most Torrontés is grown in Mendoza, a significant percentage (and the most interesting examples) are grown in the remote, northern province of Salta. Native to Argentina, DNA analysis shows that Torrontés formed after the spontaneous crossing of varietals Listán Prieto and Moscatel de Alexandria in Mendoza in the middle of the 18th century. Today, Torrontés Riojano is the most cultivated of the three varieties of Torrontés as it expresses the best qualities for fine wine production. Although it's original home is in Mendoza, Torrontés has found its true home to the north in the valleys of Rioja and Salta. Torrontés takes a long time to develop and ripen, thus benefitting from the long, northern summer, while the blazing sun at altitudes between 1,500 and 1,900 metres helps it develop concentration. Grown in rich clay soils, Torrontés tends to take longer to ripen, but preserves its volume and acidity, whereas Torrontés grown in sandier soils ripens faster and achieves good aromatic expression.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAccording to the tech sheet, the grapes for this Torrontés were grown in Cafayate, within the province of Salta, at the very high altitude of 1,800 metres (5900 feet) above sea level. The grapes were manually harvested and selected, followed by de-stemming and pressing. It was fermented with native yeasts and aged on its lees for 6 months.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlthough the print edition of the VINTAGES catalogue specifies the 2020 vintage, it is, in fact, the 2021 vintage that arrived in stores. Let's see how this 2021 Torrontés is tasting tonight...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj74U6swCYO1wgaxOIqKlIRavv4kb7ChBht8eLOeIqSLaZHuT00iDrJKotXFWEpx29q2NsOdXJ3YcLU7bN4MQzcuMhz5WPqBHeOHQscvmp_VEGoliurbJ04G7OGREQ0kBFZ7mZDxdwLL4nV9oq7cPvS4zmeXwRBCCdW-G7LNtPAcTqytDcPjI-acyEswQ\/s900\/Zuccardi-Serie-A-Torrontes-2021-IP-Salta-Argentina_06796.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Zuccardi Serie A Torrontés 2021 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj74U6swCYO1wgaxOIqKlIRavv4kb7ChBht8eLOeIqSLaZHuT00iDrJKotXFWEpx29q2NsOdXJ3YcLU7bN4MQzcuMhz5WPqBHeOHQscvmp_VEGoliurbJ04G7OGREQ0kBFZ7mZDxdwLL4nV9oq7cPvS4zmeXwRBCCdW-G7LNtPAcTqytDcPjI-acyEswQ\/w300-h400\/Zuccardi-Serie-A-Torrontes-2021-IP-Salta-Argentina_06796.JPG\" title=\"Zuccardi Serie A Torrontés 2021 (89 pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003EZUCCARDI SERIE A TORRONTÉS 2021\u003C\/b\u003E - IP Salta, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=389262\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#389262\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $17.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EScrew cap. The perfumed nose offers medium-high intensity aromatics of muscat characters with lychee, ripe lemon citrus, and floral notes joining the fray. The impressively concentrated, medium-full bodied palate is dry with ripe lemon citrus, muscat, floral, and leesy flavours with touches of herbal. Nicely textured mouthfeel with juicy acidity. Leesy mineral with lemon citrus notes linger on the long finish. Chill well and enjoy this recommended buy! Score: 89 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther delicious wines by Zuccardi are available at the LCBO, as well as through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bacchusgroup.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Bacchus Group\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/611916637068542647\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/zuccardi-serie-torrontes-2021-argentina-wine-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/611916637068542647"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/611916637068542647"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/zuccardi-serie-torrontes-2021-argentina-wine-review.html","title":"Zuccardi Serie A Torrontés 2021 (Argentina) - Wine Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj74U6swCYO1wgaxOIqKlIRavv4kb7ChBht8eLOeIqSLaZHuT00iDrJKotXFWEpx29q2NsOdXJ3YcLU7bN4MQzcuMhz5WPqBHeOHQscvmp_VEGoliurbJ04G7OGREQ0kBFZ7mZDxdwLL4nV9oq7cPvS4zmeXwRBCCdW-G7LNtPAcTqytDcPjI-acyEswQ\/s72-w300-h400-c\/Zuccardi-Serie-A-Torrontes-2021-IP-Salta-Argentina_06796.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-1318947050204415699"},"published":{"$t":"2022-03-17T17:43:00.002-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-03-17T17:43:18.569-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2019"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"argentina"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"la-posta"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"malbec"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mendoza"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tupungato"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"La Posta Fazzio Malbec 2019 (Argentina) - Wine Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-17\"\u003ETonight's\u003C\/time\u003E red wine review is this lovely Malbec that arrives at the LCBO this weekend in the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/march-19-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-cabernet-sauvignon.html\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-19\"\u003EMarch 19th\u003C\/time\u003E LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E after a half a dozen year hiatus from our shelves.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is produced by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lapostavineyards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELa Posta Vineyards\u003C\/a\u003E, the entry-level brand of the Catena family of wines. La Posta Vineyards was formed in 2000 after Laura Catena discovered a handful of growers who consistently showed impressive results with specific varietals year-after-year. La Posta wines salute these hard-working growers who strive for superior flavours from grapes they grow on their own estate, and often single vineyard bottlings. Each La Posta label illustrates a story of these individual families and are inspired by Art Nouveau and Art Déco designs of the 1920s and 1930s.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis Malbec is from the Fazzio family. Salvador Fazzio arrived in Argentina from Sicily in 1917 in the search for a better life. His son, Francisco Fazzio, got married in Mendoza and had three children, and in 1955 he purchased 15 hectares of land in Tupungato to dedicate himself to viticulture. Today, Domingo Fazzio is the third generation of family to run the business and expanded by purchasing more land in Tupungato. In 2005, Domingo bought a 100-hecatre vineyard in the area of Agua Amarga, Tupungato and named the property \"El Nono Francisco\" to honour his father. Domingo Fazzio, a dancing farmer who loves the ladies, also loves working the soil invites you to rest at the edge of the vineyard to find inspiration and leave inspired by an \"old man\" to Never Slow Down.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis particular Malbec is from the El Nono Francisco property, a vineyard located in a very privileged area at 1,100 metres (3,608 feet) elevation that borders las Tunas River where they get water to irrigate the land. Local ancient people told stores of a big Indian settlement that used to inhabit this land more than 150 years ago, and when the Fazzio family began working this land, they discovered archaeological remains which showed evidence of this settlement. The vineyard was planted in 2003 and the soil is composed of medium deep loamy soils, with calcareous stony subsoils - soils which are good for roots development and drain well. In the winery, half the wine was aged in second use French oak barrels, while the other half was aged in stainless steel tanks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhYcWHN09tU-Yu70UErQIL-Kk9fDd6gyOsNF-nhLHi1yOH00d-wLMX1A1G1TPhmqviGdj6Dkyi_eMWDpoljODOngxPO9QJrYSGmhdajyoJGOZWsqbCHaJ6z-D323899gbWJrNUzmsbrmjJB5hvLQ-704mqJr_6C3N41YcoohpZv1whJ1IgjE7Zr1P8YVg=s900\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"La Posta Fazzio Malbec 2019 (90 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhYcWHN09tU-Yu70UErQIL-Kk9fDd6gyOsNF-nhLHi1yOH00d-wLMX1A1G1TPhmqviGdj6Dkyi_eMWDpoljODOngxPO9QJrYSGmhdajyoJGOZWsqbCHaJ6z-D323899gbWJrNUzmsbrmjJB5hvLQ-704mqJr_6C3N41YcoohpZv1whJ1IgjE7Zr1P8YVg=w300-h400\" title=\"La Posta Fazzio Malbec 2019 (90 pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELA POSTA FAZZIO MALBEC 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=444687\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#444687\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EGrown at 1,100 metres above sea level, this Malbec has a spicy, medium-high intensity nose that reveals lovely ripe black fruits, blackberry, and violet aromas with hints of stony mineral and a touch of dried herb. On the plush, medium-full bodied palate it is impressively concentrated with ripe black fruits, blackberry, violet, and stony mineral flavours wrapped by smooth, refined, and velvety tannins. Fresh, juicy acidity takes you through to the long, well-balanced, stony, dark berry, and cocoa-tinged finish. Quite impressed by this. Highly recommended buy! Score: 90 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther lovely wines from La Posta are available at the LCBO and through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/nobleestates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENoble Estates Wines \u0026amp; Spirits\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1318947050204415699\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/la-posta-fazzio-malbec-2019-argentina-wine-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/1318947050204415699"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/1318947050204415699"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/la-posta-fazzio-malbec-2019-argentina-wine-review.html","title":"La Posta Fazzio Malbec 2019 (Argentina) - Wine Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhYcWHN09tU-Yu70UErQIL-Kk9fDd6gyOsNF-nhLHi1yOH00d-wLMX1A1G1TPhmqviGdj6Dkyi_eMWDpoljODOngxPO9QJrYSGmhdajyoJGOZWsqbCHaJ6z-D323899gbWJrNUzmsbrmjJB5hvLQ-704mqJr_6C3N41YcoohpZv1whJ1IgjE7Zr1P8YVg=s72-w300-h400-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-6987111083292214621"},"published":{"$t":"2022-03-17T05:00:00.058-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-03-25T19:34:15.219-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cabernet"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cabernet-sauvignon"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vintages-release"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"wine-picks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"March 19, 2022 LCBO VINTAGES Release Wine Picks: Cabernet Sauvignon"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhN1Q8HGn6OdZ2CjamQ5J4b5BJElJ6GnoHPKVd5fxLVPLkT7vcSOjs6jHpMuUs6FHZjbqm5SV1lROvEEWFNp0Yvu9MZiES9mii9f3ARJh6StksFDvOBECiPvy6Wg2xN7IrqDOdvY_lS9eM1Hco8i_-ARDwy9ppebe0xO9yPwehLSQ4ebnob6uSP7LQIZg=s800\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"LCBO Wine Picks: March 19, 2022 VINTAGES Release\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"598\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhN1Q8HGn6OdZ2CjamQ5J4b5BJElJ6GnoHPKVd5fxLVPLkT7vcSOjs6jHpMuUs6FHZjbqm5SV1lROvEEWFNp0Yvu9MZiES9mii9f3ARJh6StksFDvOBECiPvy6Wg2xN7IrqDOdvY_lS9eM1Hco8i_-ARDwy9ppebe0xO9yPwehLSQ4ebnob6uSP7LQIZg=w200-h268\" title=\"LCBO Wine Picks: March 19, 2022 VINTAGES Release\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe main theme of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LF2DEOOXoyakTbrsTu3qvFlYRIy58Ao9\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMarch 19, 2022 LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E is yet another mono-themed release and focuses on wines made using Cabernet Sauvignon. There's also a number of Online Exclusive (OE) wines as part of this release and will be available for purchase exclusively on lcbo.com a couple of days prior to release day. In-store wines should be available across the province by Saturday.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETitled \"The ABCs of CABs\", we begin with the theme on wines made with Cabernet Sauvignon. This noble red grape varietal is considered the \"King of Grapes\" due to its bold and ageable character. The grape is treasured and celebrated in Bordeaux's iconic blends of the Left Bank, but has also found a home in many other wine regions around the globe. Of the sixteen wines listed as part of the theme, only a \u003Cb\u003ECabernet Sauvignon\u003C\/b\u003E from McLaren Vale in Australia is among my top wine picks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhnRXPo0pYZOtuumJkupQ3uct9ib5aesU4i1_JDZvzben3J4hJIET3L-Vs849Z34vw5lhl6Oy9cQ2-PGBKMGxzOUA9P1voMUe8J3IS9ph4x0ceZ7KeD3Lc_hOgbaH611K00ZxAbiWvSLJwGI7kOGQMRykX2-nHqFgfsQDBtmDf2GW-XR6VyKjoXrtAJ6w=s900\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhnRXPo0pYZOtuumJkupQ3uct9ib5aesU4i1_JDZvzben3J4hJIET3L-Vs849Z34vw5lhl6Oy9cQ2-PGBKMGxzOUA9P1voMUe8J3IS9ph4x0ceZ7KeD3Lc_hOgbaH611K00ZxAbiWvSLJwGI7kOGQMRykX2-nHqFgfsQDBtmDf2GW-XR6VyKjoXrtAJ6w=w240-h320\" title=\"Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (89 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERed wine options from the rest of the release are aplenty. Starting in Rhône, there is a lovely Châteauneuf-du-Pape that is a blend of \u003Cb\u003E80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 6% Mourvèdre, and  4% Cinsault\u003C\/b\u003E, while the Lirac consists of \u003Cb\u003E55% Grenache, 15% Cinsault, 15% Syrah, 10% Carignan, and 5% Mourvèdre\u003C\/b\u003E. Also from Rhône, the Crozes-Hermitage is \u003Cb\u003E100% Syrah\u003C\/b\u003E, while the Côtes du Rhône-Villages is a blend of roughly \u003Cb\u003E50% Grenache, 25% Syrah, and 25% Carignan\u003C\/b\u003E. From Italy, the Gran Selezione Chianti Classico consists of \u003Cb\u003E80% Sangiovese and the rest Merlot and Colorino\u003C\/b\u003E, while the Barolo is, of course, made with \u003Cb\u003ENebbiolo\u003C\/b\u003E. Other blends include a Madiran that is mostly \u003Cb\u003ETannat plus Cabernet Franc\u003C\/b\u003E completing the blend, as well as a Douro red that consists of roughly equal parts \u003Cb\u003ETouriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Barroca\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiLbTFaonudTLBN1m8jJPVKQy_NbdUDPpeL6-1lEjcXqQyBHCrw1vJNrqAoOxuBmq2FNeJiyJ87IQs3-EBNOJhVtgqpXII2i-ooqCfoadyTUDBVTJsC4lCHurGB9GwH2yrWN46NoVCKmAUiXAg12qEjL-0YJpFi5hQL2k6L4Anx9FIt2GYt0pCGs-MIfA=s900\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2017 (92 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiLbTFaonudTLBN1m8jJPVKQy_NbdUDPpeL6-1lEjcXqQyBHCrw1vJNrqAoOxuBmq2FNeJiyJ87IQs3-EBNOJhVtgqpXII2i-ooqCfoadyTUDBVTJsC4lCHurGB9GwH2yrWN46NoVCKmAUiXAg12qEjL-0YJpFi5hQL2k6L4Anx9FIt2GYt0pCGs-MIfA=w240-h320\" title=\"Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2017 (92 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjGcaWiNbwoscl3RgNMUncWWbPYlKByNF9LJrmogcRLVAWye21HmOIOzYB_gIMHJt7aChtU_lbuIRxRxOxicloMKafSheUhf4ff3vuWvYz_GyVq7B6FF0gE0JyQN8psWRCYvNbpm41QDOF165tur0duZGdKUl-HgVsYMr_cSzEIhONR0IE8x0_2mWJGBw=s900\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Château de Montfaucon Baron Louis Lirac 2015 (91 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjGcaWiNbwoscl3RgNMUncWWbPYlKByNF9LJrmogcRLVAWye21HmOIOzYB_gIMHJt7aChtU_lbuIRxRxOxicloMKafSheUhf4ff3vuWvYz_GyVq7B6FF0gE0JyQN8psWRCYvNbpm41QDOF165tur0duZGdKUl-HgVsYMr_cSzEIhONR0IE8x0_2mWJGBw=w240-h320\" title=\"Château de Montfaucon Baron Louis Lirac 2015 (91 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiQHw6wOTr81ePotmswzC_ESIOVaQrXrlKRaNrhdb-G3-b1ZWrvkgxV8woyay-3dxsVf2qzcWFf3xFBXpDglUlNvdgPF0cU-2y460Ff6fb3-JcasbwNO8SVHuvT92I6SO27Rqa5Sj9FTP9Rdm_9bg5rboZClkuWjLdruz7ndEuPNY6J5FddqVHJ5C131Q=s900\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Château Maucoil 2019 (90 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiQHw6wOTr81ePotmswzC_ESIOVaQrXrlKRaNrhdb-G3-b1ZWrvkgxV8woyay-3dxsVf2qzcWFf3xFBXpDglUlNvdgPF0cU-2y460Ff6fb3-JcasbwNO8SVHuvT92I6SO27Rqa5Sj9FTP9Rdm_9bg5rboZClkuWjLdruz7ndEuPNY6J5FddqVHJ5C131Q=w240-h320\" title=\"Château Maucoil 2019 (90 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjIBD6dprpd5U7ls7OfWOurrNLFQ6zBdOlp4-xdO2lSSqphDvIN-FVexTJrhQDlwLMz0gaK3qS6xtUu7Pgs_7CxWwFLK7EeUz5jqJDqyeSdios5gi94mXJpHyPprfxIr75Cte_U0_9He-zERMN-M6Ff-hQqig6RMUZ7NKYwnWBhcc_XVaXVDHD6eXYgzg=s900\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Crasto 2019 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjIBD6dprpd5U7ls7OfWOurrNLFQ6zBdOlp4-xdO2lSSqphDvIN-FVexTJrhQDlwLMz0gaK3qS6xtUu7Pgs_7CxWwFLK7EeUz5jqJDqyeSdios5gi94mXJpHyPprfxIr75Cte_U0_9He-zERMN-M6Ff-hQqig6RMUZ7NKYwnWBhcc_XVaXVDHD6eXYgzg=w240-h320\" title=\"Crasto 2019 (89 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAll of my white wine picks are single varietal wines. There are a pair of lovely \u003Cb\u003ETorrontés\u003C\/b\u003E wines from Argentina - one is unoaked, while the other is barrel fermented and aged in French oak barrels. From Italy there is a \u003Cb\u003EPinot Grigio\u003C\/b\u003E from the northeastern part of the country in Friuli, while the \u003Cb\u003EPecorino\u003C\/b\u003E is from Abruzzo in central Italy. On the local front, there is a fine \u003Cb\u003EChardonnay\u003C\/b\u003E that is available only as an Online Exclusive, as well as its mutated variant, the unique and aromatic \u003Cb\u003EChardonnay Musqué\u003C\/b\u003E. Other recommendations include an \u003Cb\u003EAlbariño\u003C\/b\u003E from Spain, a \u003Cb\u003EChenin Blanc\u003C\/b\u003E from South Africa, and a \u003Cb\u003ESemillon\u003C\/b\u003E from Hunter Valley.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiDL35VAAguo5XTg2Xgg9GqeaIFbOOT69kltGBZAE2wOTbnDRAj9V-mkBWDQpndjvLRf_Cas4OCHDIqbBS7hTf2v4TwJ7l-wGwSNOUmI2z-_oKfbT9afMD1WRDZp2J1CK-uwIuiyMqj6S4bmdqERojqQEONaCV-oeSO9cl13e4hcUyFFeZOj9KMazyQ-Q=s900\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Zuccardi Serie A Torrontés 2021 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiDL35VAAguo5XTg2Xgg9GqeaIFbOOT69kltGBZAE2wOTbnDRAj9V-mkBWDQpndjvLRf_Cas4OCHDIqbBS7hTf2v4TwJ7l-wGwSNOUmI2z-_oKfbT9afMD1WRDZp2J1CK-uwIuiyMqj6S4bmdqERojqQEONaCV-oeSO9cl13e4hcUyFFeZOj9KMazyQ-Q=w240-h320\" title=\"Zuccardi Serie A Torrontés 2021 (89 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjBKeLwqfqzL5r8jzkDvDCW9N2GOvMwMA6FlnluGOPBgeTuPtksArYIF-dmwAuSAIyR2PSCUssRcDJ0ZTWZ8iUozqv6EG3qLqnwO4eMkhpx-PdP0fFhcq-tV9iyz_d9clG_7I0vFbYTWXkuPmL2YE7cxoR5YNch8i1ornleCYWkkyPcy93YWj49jSeDpA=s900\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Ferzo Abruzzo Pecorino Superiore 2020 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjBKeLwqfqzL5r8jzkDvDCW9N2GOvMwMA6FlnluGOPBgeTuPtksArYIF-dmwAuSAIyR2PSCUssRcDJ0ZTWZ8iUozqv6EG3qLqnwO4eMkhpx-PdP0fFhcq-tV9iyz_d9clG_7I0vFbYTWXkuPmL2YE7cxoR5YNch8i1ornleCYWkkyPcy93YWj49jSeDpA=w240-h320\" title=\"Ferzo Abruzzo Pecorino Superiore 2020 (89 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEnjoy my wine recommendations from this release! Cheers!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERed Wine:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECRASTO 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - DOC Douro, Portugal (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=81588\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#81588\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $18.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E89 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2021\/11\/crasto-2019-portugal-wine-review.html\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMITOLO JESTER CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - McLaren Vale, South Australia (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=43224\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#43224\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E89 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/mitolo-jester-cabernet-sauvignon-2018-mclaren-vale-wine-review.html\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELA POSTA FAZZIO MALBEC 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=444687\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#444687\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E90 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/la-posta-fazzio-malbec-2019-argentina-wine-review.html\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESUTHERLAND PINOT NOIR 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - WO Elgin, South Africa (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=624924\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#624924\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMONTGRAS AMARAL SYRAH 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Sustainable, DO Valle de Leyda, Chile (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=21958\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#21958\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECHÂTEAU MAUCOIL 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - AC Côtes du Rhône-Villages, France (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=638502\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#638502\u003C\/a\u003E) {XD) - $19.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E90 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/chateau-maucoil-2019-rhone-wine-review.html\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EZUCCARDI Q MALBEC 2020\u003C\/b\u003E - Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=723478\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#723478\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $20.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E89 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/zuccardi-q-malbec-2020-argentina-wine-review.html\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECHÂTEAU PEYROS VIEILLES VIGNES MADIRAN 2017\u003C\/b\u003E - AC, Southwest, France (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=234997\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#234997\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $22.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFERRATON PÈRE \u0026amp; FILS LA MATINIÈRE CROZES-HERMITAGE 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - AP, Rhône, France (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=127712\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#127712\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $28.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003EOE\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECHÂTEAU DE MONTFAUCON BARON LOUIS LIRAC 2015\u003C\/b\u003E - AP, Rhône, France (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=13438\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#13438\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $32.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E91 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winealign.com\/wines\/111763-Chateau-De-Montfaucon-Baron-Louis-Lirac-2015\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDOMAINE DROUHIN OREGON PINOT NOIR 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=11263\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#11263\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $42.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003EOE\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERUFFINO RISERVA DUCALE ORO GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2017\u003C\/b\u003E - DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=353201\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#353201\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $49.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E92 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winealign.com\/wines\/139526-Ruffino-Riserva-Ducale-Oro-Gran-Selezione-Chianti-Classico-2017\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDOMAINE DU VIEUX TÉLÉGRAPHE TÉLÉGRAMME CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - AC, Rhône, France (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=292722\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#292722\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $59.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBORGOGNO BAROLO 2016\u003C\/b\u003E - DOCG, Piedmont, Italy (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=283499\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#283499\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $65.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003EOE\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEj6iGDg7Z82clPbXVeFGYG2_IKR7ZJVIG8seMX0uvSFzlzVJVKHb6SmJypJdlskuRL1AKgndg11kAmSR1juB4gi2iQaEnM1Fs-DNSKmDxrRUYC8egfC_cpUt6LDzElpxVsfY9kereBHPiLQiJfDJwP9XgsiS0ktGSeUEWmi3eDrjiKrg4mD1OUokMh1ow=s900\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Zuccardi Q Malbec 2020 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEj6iGDg7Z82clPbXVeFGYG2_IKR7ZJVIG8seMX0uvSFzlzVJVKHb6SmJypJdlskuRL1AKgndg11kAmSR1juB4gi2iQaEnM1Fs-DNSKmDxrRUYC8egfC_cpUt6LDzElpxVsfY9kereBHPiLQiJfDJwP9XgsiS0ktGSeUEWmi3eDrjiKrg4mD1OUokMh1ow=w240-h320\" title=\"Zuccardi Q Malbec 2020 (89 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEi5ZgSvt0BFOQd-gU-x-McVpJUB2_uSvhMBiLF88drkX_MgOC7BuFX_zXcmNiUjuMFwKvOPDc0iMxquYTVQ9SS6LAmVpoqE6eEGY6ziseJYokwl4Jb2akr_GXjbCDDrxRMPBAYe8Ud9nOB0k9xdtG6iynw794jJ_LoyPmPmhAguRyhB7AnM91S1eZwlkg=s900\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"La Posta Fazzio Malbec 2019 (90 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEi5ZgSvt0BFOQd-gU-x-McVpJUB2_uSvhMBiLF88drkX_MgOC7BuFX_zXcmNiUjuMFwKvOPDc0iMxquYTVQ9SS6LAmVpoqE6eEGY6ziseJYokwl4Jb2akr_GXjbCDDrxRMPBAYe8Ud9nOB0k9xdtG6iynw794jJ_LoyPmPmhAguRyhB7AnM91S1eZwlkg=w240-h320\" title=\"La Posta Fazzio Malbec 2019 (90 pts)\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhite Wine:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERUSTENBERG STELLENBOSCH CHENIN BLANC 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - WO Stellenbosch, South Africa (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=698274\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#698274\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $14.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EZUCCARDI SERIE A TORRONTÉS 2021\u003C\/b\u003E - IP Salta, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=389262\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#389262\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $17.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E89 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/zuccardi-serie-torrontes-2021-argentina-wine-review.html\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFERZO ABRUZZO PECORINO SUPERIORE 2020\u003C\/b\u003E - DOP, Abruzzo, Italy (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=573683\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#573683\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $18.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E89 pts\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winealign.com\/wines\/134286-Ferzo-Abruzzo-Pecorino-Superiore-2020\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewine review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECAVE SPRING ESTATE CHARDONNAY MUSQUÉ 2020\u003C\/b\u003E - Sustainable, Cave Spring Vineyard, VOA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=246579\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#246579\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EATTEMS PINOT GRIGIO 2020\u003C\/b\u003E - DOC Friuli, Italy (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=707950\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#707950\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESUSANA BALBO SIGNATURE BARREL FERMENTED TORRONTÉS 2020\u003C\/b\u003E - Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=384339\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#384339\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $21.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPAZO DAS BRUXAS ALBARIÑO 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - DO Rias Baixas, Spain (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=417667\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#417667\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $21.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETYRRELL'S HUNTER VALLEY SERIES SEMILLON 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=632034\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#632034\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $24.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBACHELDER LES VILLAGES CHARDONNAY 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - VOA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=16059\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#16059\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $34.95\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003EOE\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFortified:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFONSECA LATE BOTTLED VINTAGE PORT 2015\u003C\/b\u003E - Unfiltered, DOP, Portugal (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=87551\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#87551\u003C\/a\u003E) (S) - $23.95\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6987111083292214621\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/march-19-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-cabernet-sauvignon.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/6987111083292214621"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/6987111083292214621"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/march-19-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-cabernet-sauvignon.html","title":"March 19, 2022 LCBO VINTAGES Release Wine Picks: Cabernet Sauvignon"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhN1Q8HGn6OdZ2CjamQ5J4b5BJElJ6GnoHPKVd5fxLVPLkT7vcSOjs6jHpMuUs6FHZjbqm5SV1lROvEEWFNp0Yvu9MZiES9mii9f3ARJh6StksFDvOBECiPvy6Wg2xN7IrqDOdvY_lS9eM1Hco8i_-ARDwy9ppebe0xO9yPwehLSQ4ebnob6uSP7LQIZg=s72-w200-h268-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-3248766211544317912"},"published":{"$t":"2022-03-15T17:49:00.005-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-03-17T07:49:45.967-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2018"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"australia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cabernet-sauvignon"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mclaren-vale"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"south-australia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (McLaren Vale) - Wine Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-15\"\u003ETonight's\u003C\/time\u003E wine review is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale. A frequent visitor to the LCBO for many years now. I recall enjoying 2008 vintage of this wine back in 2010, while the latest vintage should be arriving on shelves across Ontario this weekend as part of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/march-19-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-cabernet-sauvignon.html\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-19\"\u003EMarch 19\u003C\/time\u003E LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOriginally from Abruzzo with a viticultural ancestry, the Mitolo family moved to Australia in the 1950s to become successful market gardeners. After years of working in his family's potato business, Frank Mitolo started making wine for family and friends. In 1999, after a legendary 5-hour discussion with winemaker Ben Glaetzer, the pair fashioned a dream of making the ultimate expression of McLaren Vale's rich provenance of soils. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mitolowines.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMitolo Wines\u003C\/a\u003E was formed with a six word business plan on the back of a napkin: individuality, integrity, quality, purity, elegance and power, and the first wine was a 2000 G.A.M. Shiraz that was named in honour of Frank's children Gemma, Alex, and Marco. Ben is part of the well-known Glaetzer family that has a long lineage of viticulture and winemaking within the Barossa Valley, and uses a hands-off approach in the winery, while also working closely with the growers of Mitolo wines - the Lopresti family.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMitolo works closely with its growers, the Lopresti family, who are also from Italy and old friends of the Mitolo family. Don Lopresti, a Calabrian, started planting his vineyards in the coastal Aldinga McLaren Vale in 1975. Today, Don works closely with his sons Joe and Michael to fastidiously maintain the 200 acres of vineyards to produce the style Mitolo is renowned for. The Lopresti vineyards are sandwiched between the Gulf St Vincent and the nearby Willunga Hills, known as the Clay Plains of Aldinga, where the soils are of heavy, grey loams mixed with black 'Biscay' clay overlying ancient Ngaltinga formation that was formed one million years ago in the Pleistocene age. Winter rains soak deep into the clay and hold the moisture deep in the soil, and when the soils have dried out, the ensuing cracks create positive stress on the vines as they strive for energy and concentrating fruit flavours.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis Cabernet Sauvignon is from Mitolo's Jester range of wines. The Jesters of the Courts of Europe had one motivation - to entertain the household of a nobleman and their guests. A modern entertainer, the Jester is able to excite, tell stories at any dinner table, and are the life of the party. Ultimately, the Jesters - and these wines - are there to remind us not to take life too seriously.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECrafted with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% of the fruit was dried on racks for approximately 7-8 weeks in the Italian Appassimento style. From vineyards located at the southern end of McLaren Vale on heavy clay soils, close to the seaside town of Aldinga, the combination of cool sea breezes and gully winds provide the ideal conditions for growing powerful fruit with intensity and balance. Yields were down compared to the 2017 vintage, but quality was exceptional. Let's see how this 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale is tasting tonight...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhqBF7EbUFc4mULBvgP8SPvTW1con0ogZyLbEAjgFm58fSd0puMvz7OsjREiYN1XBzDXY5X3LzHdVShVTzHGxheRJMHRxx6Dm3bk5KAVaP853L95Qjty00VPTQhD2hYFCQ94q0ccVM9aWYLVP4qpZuKtdgyxuVoKYQ_CLSBEbt5rHNvx4yiu8LMGXYKEA=s900\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (89 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhqBF7EbUFc4mULBvgP8SPvTW1con0ogZyLbEAjgFm58fSd0puMvz7OsjREiYN1XBzDXY5X3LzHdVShVTzHGxheRJMHRxx6Dm3bk5KAVaP853L95Qjty00VPTQhD2hYFCQ94q0ccVM9aWYLVP4qpZuKtdgyxuVoKYQ_CLSBEbt5rHNvx4yiu8LMGXYKEA=w300-h400\" title=\"Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (89 pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMITOLO JESTER CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - McLaren Vale, South Australia (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=43224\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#43224\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003Cbr \/\u003E100% Cabernet Sauvignon with 20% of the grapes dried in the Appassimento style. Screw cap. The medium+ intensity nose has ripe black currant, and cassis aromas joined by spices, mocha chocolate, dried herbs, and whiffs of crushed rock. On the dry, medium to medium-full bodied palate it has fresh, juicy acidity that supports the ripe black currant, dark cherry, mocha chocolate, and dried herbal flavours with a slightly tangy mid-palate. Textured tannins have a supple grip. Savoury, earthy, and mocha chocolate notes linger on the fresh finish, with very good length. A bit of a crowd pleaser, a joy to sip. Recommended buy. Score: 89 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther delicious wines by Mitolo are available at the LCBO and through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/nobleestates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENoble Estates Wines \u0026amp; Spirits\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3248766211544317912\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/mitolo-jester-cabernet-sauvignon-2018-mclaren-vale-wine-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/3248766211544317912"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/3248766211544317912"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/mitolo-jester-cabernet-sauvignon-2018-mclaren-vale-wine-review.html","title":"Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (McLaren Vale) - Wine Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhqBF7EbUFc4mULBvgP8SPvTW1con0ogZyLbEAjgFm58fSd0puMvz7OsjREiYN1XBzDXY5X3LzHdVShVTzHGxheRJMHRxx6Dm3bk5KAVaP853L95Qjty00VPTQhD2hYFCQ94q0ccVM9aWYLVP4qpZuKtdgyxuVoKYQ_CLSBEbt5rHNvx4yiu8LMGXYKEA=s72-w300-h400-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-1358530624630279182"},"published":{"$t":"2022-03-12T17:40:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-03-12T17:43:44.663-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2018"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"argentina"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"catena"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"malbec"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mendoza"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"paraje-altamira"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"uco-valley"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Catena Paraje Altamira Malbec 2018 (Argentina) - Wine Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"I first came across this lovely, high-altitude, single vineyard Malbec from Paraje Altamira, Argentina, at the LCBO lab three years ago and have been enamoured with this wine ever since. For \u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-12\"\u003Etonight's\u003C\/time\u003E red wine review, I bring you the latest vintage of this terrific wine that arrived at the LCBO last weekend as part of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/march-5-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-tuscany.html\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-05\"\u003EMarch 5\u003C\/time\u003E LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFounded by the Catena family in 1902, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/catenazapata.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECatena Zapata\u003C\/a\u003E is one of Argentina's most internationally renowned and celebrated wineries. Recognized for it's pioneering role in high-altitude viticulture, Catena is also responsible for introducing the world to premium quality Malbec. Now in its fourth generation, the winery is led by Dr. Laura Catena, who has spearheaded significant terroir research in pursuit of her family's dream to produce Argentina's \"Premier Crus.\" In February 2021, The Catena Institute of Wine published a research study that \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thedrinksbusiness.com\/2021\/02\/catena-institute-finds-irrefutable-proof-of-terroir\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eproved irrefutably the existence of terroir\u003C\/a\u003E and its persistence across vintages for Malbec wines.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELike other \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/search\/label\/catena\"\u003ECatena wines I've enjoyed over the years\u003C\/a\u003E, this Malbec is from Catena's Appellation range of wines which follow Burgundy's pattern of where the village the grapes are grown lends their name to the appellation. In Argentina, the rural towns of Lunlunta, Vista Flores, San Carlos, Tupungato, Agrelo, and La Consulta lend their names to the beautiful historic vineyards that surround them and proudly displayed on the label for each of Catena's wines in this range. In France, the village vineyards are small and often owned by siblings and cousins within the same family due to the Napoleonic code which establishes that at a person's death, his or her land is divided equally among his or her heirs. Being a Latin country, Argentina also shares the Napoleonic code, and over half of the vineyards in Mendoza are less than four hectares in size and owned by multiple family members. The Catena range of \"Village\" wines express the diversity of terroir and the historic farming customs of these local families.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe history of this wine can be traced back to the 1950s when Don Domingo Catena began sourcing Malbec from the vineyards of Altamira in the Uco Valley. Today, this wine is from the Altamira Vineyard located at 1,095 metres (3,593 feet) elevation on alluvial origin soils which are loamy with rounded rocks on the bottom, and a composition of 80% sand, 10% clay, and 10% silt. At these high elevations, the combination of intense sunlight and cool nights help produce an elegant, minerally, and slightly spicy Malbec with a deep texture and flavours. From the excellent 2018 vintage, let's see how this Paraje Altamira Malbec is tasting tonight...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiTFQtowApszhSafdy8COiFjwxtiwURfNkMtQFScIw-8h8yAzyDGReuojXthm8IHSDR5ZMSZFv-kmj5QO_SEwjobXC3YklrXfF0lvxh6WfFb2VOUuiZtsa6W_PaqyA2yYFetLJqgIAeAa97N-JBV3o8TRMbAlXyrzvsJod4Bz7G_SGos-lvVhNB1Gd7Tg=s900\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Catena Paraje Altamira Malbec 2018 (91 pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiTFQtowApszhSafdy8COiFjwxtiwURfNkMtQFScIw-8h8yAzyDGReuojXthm8IHSDR5ZMSZFv-kmj5QO_SEwjobXC3YklrXfF0lvxh6WfFb2VOUuiZtsa6W_PaqyA2yYFetLJqgIAeAa97N-JBV3o8TRMbAlXyrzvsJod4Bz7G_SGos-lvVhNB1Gd7Tg=w300-h400\" title=\"Catena Paraje Altamira Malbec 2018 (91 pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECATENA PARAJE ALTAMIRA MALBEC 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=492413\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#492413\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $22.95\u003Cbr \/\u003E100% Malbec that was grown in Paraje Altamira at 1,095 metres (3,593 feet) above sea level, it was aged for 12 months in mostly used French oak. The fresh, intense nose has lovely ripe black and purple fruits balanced with savoury stony-earthy mineral aromas and touches of herbal spice adding complexity. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it is rich and nicely structured with spicy, dark berry, violet, currant, stony-earthy minerals, and some herbal notes on the complex flavour profile. Fresh acids are well-balanced, while the structured, refined tannins have a pleasantly and lightly chalky grip. Minerally with black cherry, currant, and violet accents lingering on the juicy finish, with excellent length. Highly recommended buy! Score: 91 pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther lovely wines from Catena Zapata are available at the LCBO and through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/nobleestates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENoble Estates Wines \u0026amp; Spirits\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1358530624630279182\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/catena-paraje-altamira-malbec-2018-argentina-wine-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/1358530624630279182"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/1358530624630279182"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/catena-paraje-altamira-malbec-2018-argentina-wine-review.html","title":"Catena Paraje Altamira Malbec 2018 (Argentina) - Wine Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiTFQtowApszhSafdy8COiFjwxtiwURfNkMtQFScIw-8h8yAzyDGReuojXthm8IHSDR5ZMSZFv-kmj5QO_SEwjobXC3YklrXfF0lvxh6WfFb2VOUuiZtsa6W_PaqyA2yYFetLJqgIAeAa97N-JBV3o8TRMbAlXyrzvsJod4Bz7G_SGos-lvVhNB1Gd7Tg=s72-w300-h400-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-1188857494868583826"},"published":{"$t":"2022-03-10T17:48:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-03-10T17:48:56.890-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2018"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"italy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"merlot"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"petit-verdot"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-blend"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sangiovese"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"super-tuscan"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"syrah"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tuscany"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Zingari 2018 (Tuscany) - Wine Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-10\"\u003ETonight's\u003C\/time\u003E wine review is a delicious Super Tuscan red that is featured as part of theme on wines from Tuscany and on the cover of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/march-5-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-tuscany.html\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-05\"\u003EMarch 5th\u003C\/time\u003E LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E catalogue.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petrawine.it\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPetra\u003C\/a\u003E is a wine company located close to the ancient village of Suvereto, in northern Maremma of Tuscany, on the ferrous hills of the Val di Cornia where you can see as far as the Tyrrhenian Sea. A women's company, Petra has been directed by women for more than 200 years. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe story of Petra begins in 1808 when Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi, Napoleone's sister, Princess of Lucca and Piombino and grand duchess of Tuscany, chose this place in Maremma to establish the first seed of an agricultural and viticultural project. Two centuries later, Francesca Moretti fell in love with the history and the culture of the chateaux in Bordeaux and began studying agriculture and oenology. Francesca also begin looking for properties to convert into a winemaking company like those found in Bordeaux and settled in the fertile Val di Cornia area in Maremma with the cooperation of the explorer Attilio Scienza.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn 1997, Vittorio Moretti purchased 60 hectares in San Lorenzo and 45 hectares in Campiglia Marittima, a few kilometres from Piombino, in the Suvereto area. These purchases were the seed, the start of an extensive and contemporary project that would become Petra. Originally from Franciacorta, Francesca Moretti found her second home in Suvereto. Francesca planted her first varietals at the winery while still in university. Based on the terroir and her vision, she favoured international varieties and planted these in the Princess Vineyard, a 5 hectare plot where Elisa Bonaparte had also planted Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes two centuries earlier. In the vineyard, agricultural practices follow an organic regime while also reducing environmental impact, with a path towards organic certification.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis red wine is a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah, and Petit Verdot that was born out of an experimental vineyard to test the attitudes of each varietal. The wine's roots can be traced back to an ancient water spring that was a stop-over for pilgrims and wayfarers, also known as the Zingari (Gypsies), who were travelling along nearby Aurelia Street and could seek refreshment by resting nearby its crystal clear waters. The average age of the vines is 17 years and they are planted on loamy-sandy texture and slightly calcareous soils. It was aged in barrels and barriques for at least 12 months and spent a further 3 months in bottle prior to release. Let's see how this red blend from Tuscany is tasting tonight...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjAB60gszBQ3I69kPNeL2_nmNZs65PNOaJ43KQQrw6G3N9m3PSJtZYfUgsx9qtnuKw1xtTKKNX5F_UJPuOvnmJf_Vz_xlagizYnZE-Wa7w-840CgoJFhJfbrsPFtKXm9ogmNDyN1yFgk2YRRjYzlI0XVJMBdsUKXThsjPpu7bk8IOMz1-DryaPzvFc9IQ=s900\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Zingari 2018 (88+ pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjAB60gszBQ3I69kPNeL2_nmNZs65PNOaJ43KQQrw6G3N9m3PSJtZYfUgsx9qtnuKw1xtTKKNX5F_UJPuOvnmJf_Vz_xlagizYnZE-Wa7w-840CgoJFhJfbrsPFtKXm9ogmNDyN1yFgk2YRRjYzlI0XVJMBdsUKXThsjPpu7bk8IOMz1-DryaPzvFc9IQ=w300-h400\" title=\"Zingari 2018 (88+ pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003EZINGARI 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - IGT Toscana, Italy (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=244228\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#244228\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $19.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis blend of Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah, and Petit Verdot has a fragrant, open nose that offers an attractive mix of ripe black cherry, red plum, savoury earth, and subtle wood spice aromas. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it has delicious ripe black cherry, plum, cassis, cedary wood spice, and savoury earth flavours. Fresh acids are juicy and nicely balanced, while the supple tannins have a subtle, grippy texture. Supple and dry on the long, savoury, cedary wood spiced finish. Recommended buy! Score: 88+ pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther delicious wines from Petra can be ordered through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/nobleestates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENoble Estates Wines \u0026amp; Spirits\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1188857494868583826\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/zingari-2018-tuscany-wine-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/1188857494868583826"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/1188857494868583826"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/zingari-2018-tuscany-wine-review.html","title":"Zingari 2018 (Tuscany) - Wine Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjAB60gszBQ3I69kPNeL2_nmNZs65PNOaJ43KQQrw6G3N9m3PSJtZYfUgsx9qtnuKw1xtTKKNX5F_UJPuOvnmJf_Vz_xlagizYnZE-Wa7w-840CgoJFhJfbrsPFtKXm9ogmNDyN1yFgk2YRRjYzlI0XVJMBdsUKXThsjPpu7bk8IOMz1-DryaPzvFc9IQ=s72-w300-h400-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-5161939390108731397"},"published":{"$t":"2022-03-08T17:47:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-03-08T17:47:17.932-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2019"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"argentina"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"catena"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"malbec"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mendoza"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pasarisa Malbec 2019 (Argentina) - Wine Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-08\"\u003ETonight's\u003C\/time\u003E red wine review is the second of three delicious Malbec wines that arrived at the LCBO on the weekend as part of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/march-5-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-tuscany.html\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-05\"\u003EMarch 5th\u003C\/time\u003E LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPasarisa is one of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/catenazapata.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECatena Zapata\u003C\/a\u003E's newer range of wines that was launched in 2015 and celebrates Argentina's wine producing regions outside of its roots in Mendoza. Pasarisa gets its name by taking the first two letters from Patagonia, Salta, and La Rioja, then finishing with the initials of South America. The range was launched by Catena as part of their vision for the future, along with the work of the Catena Institute, to extensively research and improve Argentina's viticultural and vinification practices outside of Mendoza. Additionally, the hope is to bring economic prosperity to these poorer regions by finding special locations for the cultivation of grapes beyond Malbec.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith this new range of six wines, Catena works with growers in the three regions of Patagonia, Salta, and La Rioja to highlight their varied history, culture, and wine styles. From the remote and southerly region of Patagonia, where the climate is cool and windy, is a Merlot and Pinot Noir, the most widely planted varietals after Malbec. From the high-altitude region of Salta is a Torrontés, the only white in the range, and a Cabernet Sauvignon where some plantings go back to the mid-19th century. Lastly, from the iron-rich soils of La Rioja is a Syrah that pairs nicely with local cuisine that features many dishes made with lamb. For the sixth wine of the collection, Catena returns to its roots with a regionally blended Malbec from Mendoza. Let's see how this Malbec is tasting tonight...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiPkXJFuUSZ8TXbgsU2Vti3VacPF8ShcFZEkAoYsDneEG3wP97iUoaZQDBnkmAQHQsC2lWyMId4ywaQAWg9JdRaHyMd89gOg88SGjh-oU9Im8n8n9v9wdaMBzmzw-ku-9VVPlR77UH2knQvL_CNOTS57Lzr8V0RSWkreD0K3HRNzF2luEsDexCQa1NOmg=s900\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pasarisa Malbec 2019 (88+ pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiPkXJFuUSZ8TXbgsU2Vti3VacPF8ShcFZEkAoYsDneEG3wP97iUoaZQDBnkmAQHQsC2lWyMId4ywaQAWg9JdRaHyMd89gOg88SGjh-oU9Im8n8n9v9wdaMBzmzw-ku-9VVPlR77UH2knQvL_CNOTS57Lzr8V0RSWkreD0K3HRNzF2luEsDexCQa1NOmg=w300-h400\" title=\"Pasarisa Malbec 2019 (88+ pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting Note:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPASARISA MALBEC 2019\u003C\/b\u003E - Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=21986\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#21986\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $16.95\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe medium+ intensity nose is spicy with stony mineral notes surrounding a core of ripe dark berry, blackberry, and plummy aromas. The medium to medium+ bodied palate is very ripe with dark berry, blackberry, black cherry, plum, spice, and mineral flavours supported by fresh, balanced acidity and ripe, fine-grained, and slightly grippy tannins. Smoky minerals linger on the savoury finish, with very good length. Recommended buy. Score: 88+ pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther delicious wines from Pasarisa can be ordered through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/nobleestates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENoble Estates Wines \u0026amp; Spirits\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5161939390108731397\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/pasarisa-malbec-2019-argentina-wine-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/5161939390108731397"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/5161939390108731397"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/pasarisa-malbec-2019-argentina-wine-review.html","title":"Pasarisa Malbec 2019 (Argentina) - Wine Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiPkXJFuUSZ8TXbgsU2Vti3VacPF8ShcFZEkAoYsDneEG3wP97iUoaZQDBnkmAQHQsC2lWyMId4ywaQAWg9JdRaHyMd89gOg88SGjh-oU9Im8n8n9v9wdaMBzmzw-ku-9VVPlR77UH2knQvL_CNOTS57Lzr8V0RSWkreD0K3HRNzF2luEsDexCQa1NOmg=s72-w300-h400-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254980354665815083.post-8982784426387812082"},"published":{"$t":"2022-03-06T17:42:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-03-06T17:44:28.676-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2018"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"alamos"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"argentina"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"la-consulta"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"malbec"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mendoza"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"red-wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"uco-valley"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Alamos Selección Malbec 2018 (Argentina) - Wine Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-06\"\u003ETonight's\u003C\/time\u003E red wine review is a delicious Malbec that returned to the LCBO this weekend as part of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/march-5-2022-lcbo-vintages-release-wine-picks-tuscany.html\"\u003E\u003Ctime datetime=\"2022-03-05\"\u003EMarch 5\u003C\/time\u003E LCBO VINTAGES Release\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is produced by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/alamoswines.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlamos\u003C\/a\u003E, a producer whose history is rooted in over 100 years of family winemaking with the founding wine family of Argentina - the Catenas. With generations of passion and expertise, the adventurous spirit of Alamos wines are crafted from high-elevation vineyards at the foot of the Andes. The wines are flavourful, approachable, and authentically Argentine, with this Malbec the pinnacle of their portfolio.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe winemaker at Alamos is Lucía Vaieretti. She comes from a family of winegrowers who have been tending vines in Mendoza for more than 40 years. Lucía attended Don Bosco, South America's most prestigious viticulture and enology school and has been working with the Catena family of wineries for nearly 20 years, eventually taking over the Alamos cellar in 2016. Alamos wines are internationally renowned for their ability to blend quality grapes from various terroirs and elevations. At high elevations, the intense sunlight leads to thicker grape skins and richer, more flavourful wines, while the crisp, cool nights allow the grapes to gain complexity while retaining balance and acidity. The mineral-rich irrigation from mountain snowmelt also add to the rich, layered aromas and flavours of Argentina's signature varieties.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWithout a doubt, Malbec is Argentina's signature varietal with 23 percent of the country's vineyards planted to the varietal and two out of every three bottles exported to other countries. Malbec is grown from north to south and this particular bottling is from the small winegrowing sub-region of La Consulta in the southern Uco Valley of Mendoza. It was grown and hand-picked at high-altitude vineyards between 910 to 1,520 metres (2,985 to 4,986 feet) elevation. At the winery, the grapes were de-stemmed, crushed, and fermented in upright and conical tanks, with each Malbec lot kept separate throughout the vinification process. The wine was aged in French oak for 9 to 12 months prior to blending, then aged another 4 months in bottle.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI first enjoyed the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2020\/11\/alamos-seleccion-malbec-2016-argentina-wine-review.html\"\u003E2016 Alamos Selección Malbec\u003C\/a\u003E in November 2020. I also enjoyed the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2021\/07\/wines-of-argentina-july-24-2021-lcbo-vintages-wine-reviews.html\"\u003E2018 vintage\u003C\/a\u003E when it first arrived on shelves in July of last year and am curious to see if it has evolved much over the past 8 months...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEglQwNzJtbmnNCAu6nJInsDpEihqDiwHYVD_RXQab2b1gy54RnnX688EluzO-HhCU92MQjp_M9-PPhSb7U5blSe7t5WbGXlLHx8uFk7AcQeWSE2HomzPLQs8icBv0mUlEb3ZJ4R2PkMsLDt_EjtA3SfG0usQVczbIp4dR1RHh-O3ibY1OesdOuBkCAinw=s900\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Alamos Selección Malbec 2018 (88+ pts)\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEglQwNzJtbmnNCAu6nJInsDpEihqDiwHYVD_RXQab2b1gy54RnnX688EluzO-HhCU92MQjp_M9-PPhSb7U5blSe7t5WbGXlLHx8uFk7AcQeWSE2HomzPLQs8icBv0mUlEb3ZJ4R2PkMsLDt_EjtA3SfG0usQVczbIp4dR1RHh-O3ibY1OesdOuBkCAinw=w300-h400\" title=\"Alamos Selección Malbec 2018 (88+ pts)\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4\u003ETasting Notes:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cb\u003EALAMOS SELECCIÓN MALBEC 2018\u003C\/b\u003E - La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lcbo.com\/lcbo\/search?searchTerm=322800\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#322800\u003C\/a\u003E) (XD) - $16.95\u003Cbr \/\u003E100% Malbec from high-elevation vineyards between 910 to 1,520 metres (2,985 to 4,986 feet), the medium-high intensity nose offers lush, ripe dark fruited aromas of blackberry, purple fruit, violet, and dried herbal spice with some savoury, earthy, and stony minerality notes rising out of the glass. It's medium-full bodied with juicy, well-balanced acidity and smooth, rounded, fine-grained tannins that support the ripe blackberry, black cherry, and black raspberry, smoky mineral, and wood flavours. Slightly tangy with a touch of warmth on the mid-palate, while smoky mineral, wood, black raspberry and dark berry notes linger on the finish, with very good length. Recommended buy. Score: 88+ pts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther delicious wines from Alamos are available at the LCBO and through their Agent - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gallo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EE \u0026amp; J Gallo Winery Canada\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8982784426387812082\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/alamos-seleccion-malbec-2018-argentina-wine-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/8982784426387812082"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3254980354665815083\/posts\/default\/8982784426387812082"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com\/2022\/03\/alamos-seleccion-malbec-2018-argentina-wine-review.html","title":"Alamos Selección Malbec 2018 (Argentina) - Wine Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"cono_sur"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06219124933976657219"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JcI2llRpmUU\/XKPcl5vdPVI\/AAAAAAAAL3o\/ywwaLQCUXuAcC1CUnBuXSKlmwO1_9o_dACK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/IMG_0269_154x100.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEglQwNzJtbmnNCAu6nJInsDpEihqDiwHYVD_RXQab2b1gy54RnnX688EluzO-HhCU92MQjp_M9-PPhSb7U5blSe7t5WbGXlLHx8uFk7AcQeWSE2HomzPLQs8icBv0mUlEb3ZJ4R2PkMsLDt_EjtA3SfG0usQVczbIp4dR1RHh-O3ibY1OesdOuBkCAinw=s72-w300-h400-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});