Showing posts with label 2018. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2018. Show all posts

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  • Date publishedMonday, March 24, 2025

Alejandro Fernández Dehesa La Granja 2018 (Spain) - Wine Review

After enjoying the lovely 2016 Alejandro Fernández Dehesa La Granja a couple of years ago, tonight's red wine review is the latest vintage of this excellent Tempranillo from Spain that landed at the LCBO in the March 15 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection.It is produced by Familia Fernández Rivera, a renowned Spanish wine producer that was established in 1972 by Alejandro...


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  • Date publishedWednesday, February 19, 2025

Evans & Tate Hullabaloo Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Margaret River) - Wine Review

Tonight's red wine review is a delicious Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon that is a brand new arrival at the LCBO over the weekend as part of the feature story on wines from Australia in the February 15 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection.It is produced by Evans & Tate, a winery whose history began when John Evans & John Tate first planted vines in Swan Valley, just...


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  • Date publishedSaturday, September 28, 2024

Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino 2018 (Tuscany) - Wine Review

Tonight's red wine review is an excellent Brunello di Montalcino that arrived at the LCBO earlier this month in the September 7, 2024 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection.It is produced by Fattoria dei Barbi, a winery owned by the Colombini family, one of Tuscany's oldest noble families. The Cinelli Colombini family has owned land in Montalcino since 1352, and the Fattoria...


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  • Date publishedWednesday, July 24, 2024

Nativ Rue 333 Taurasi 2018 (Campania) - Wine Review

Tonight's red wine review is a lovely Aglianico from the DOCG Taurasi appellation in Campania. It is a recent, brand-new arrival at the LCBO that is available as a Destination Collection item which can be ordered online or picked up in-store at the Italy Destination Collection outlet in Woodbridge.Like the excellent 2018 Nativ Bicento Irpinia Campi Taurasini I enjoyed last...


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  • Date publishedSunday, May 26, 2024

Château Beau-Site 2018 (Bordeaux) - Wine Review

Tonight's red wine review is a beautiful Left Bank Bordeaux red wine from the Saint-Estèphe appellation that arrived at the LCBO as part of the recent May 11 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection.It is produced by Borie-Manoux, a wine merchant whose origins started as a wine trading company that was established in 1870 by the Borie family. Today, Borie-Manoux is a significant...


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  • Date publishedFriday, March 15, 2024

Bichot Saint-Romain Pinot Noir 2018 (Burgundy) - Wine Review

Tonight's red wine review is a lovely Pinot Noir from Burgundy that was a new arrival at the LCBO in December. It was included as part of the theme of "Fine Wines for Festive Entertaining" in the December 2nd LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection and would be a fine match for upcoming family feasts, with the added bonus that it's on clearance right now, with plenty of bottles...


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  • Date publishedThursday, November 23, 2023

Katogi Averoff Inima Xinomavro 2018 (Greece) - Wine Review

Tonight's red wine review is an excellent Xinomavro from Greece that is brand new to the LCBO, arriving in stores across Ontario last weekend in the November 18 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection.It is produced by Katogi Averoff, a Greek winery that began as a hobby in the late 1905's when Evangelos Averoff, a prominent politician, author, and businessman, planted the first...


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  • Date publishedWednesday, November 8, 2023

El Esteco Malbec 2018 (Argentina) - Wine Review

Tonight's red wine review is this excellent Malbec from the high altitude Calchaquí Valley in Salta, Argentina. While this is an older vintage that is not available for purchase, you can get the 2021 vintage that just arrived at the LCBO last weekend as part of the November 4 LCBO New Release Collection.It is produced by Bodega El Esteco, a renowned winery that was established...


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  • Date publishedThursday, October 26, 2023

Marqués de Griñon Clásico 2018 (Rioja) - Wine Review

Tonight's red wine review is a delicious Rioja from Spain that arrived as a brand new wine to the LCBO over the summer as part of the June 24 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection.It is produced by Marqués de Griñon, a title and prestigious wine estate located in Toledo, in central Spain. The title and winery are linked to the family of Carlos Falcó, a Spanish aristocrat and...


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  • Date publishedMonday, October 23, 2023

Cavaliere d'Oro Riserva Chianti Classico 2018 (Tuscany) - Wine Review

Tonight's red wine review is a consistently well-made and lovely Riserva Chianti Classico that arrived at the LCBO over the weekend in the October 21 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection.It is produced by Castello di Gabbiano (CDG), an historic castle and winery whose story began with the construction of the cellars in the year 1124 in the heart of the Chianti region in Tuscany,...


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  • Date publishedWednesday, August 30, 2023

Davis Bynum Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2018 (California) - Wine Review

Tonight's red wine review is a beautiful Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley that arrived at the LCBO as a Summer Smart Buy in the August 19th LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection.It is produced by Davis Bynum Winery - the original Russian River Valley Pinot Noir wine producer. The story begins in 1973, when Davis Bynum released his first small lot single vineyard Pinot...


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  • Date publishedTuesday, July 25, 2023

Le Vigne di Zamó Il Refosco 2018 (Friuli) - Wine Review

Tonight's wine review is a delicious red wine crafted with the Refosco varietal from Friuli. It arrived at the LCBO earlier this month in the July 8 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection.It is produced by Le Vigne di Zamò, a well-known Italian winery situated in the heart of the Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC in Manzano, within the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern...


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  • Date publishedThursday, July 20, 2023

Greystone Pinot Noir 2018 (New Zealand) - Wine Review

Tonight's red wine review is another excellent, organic, and vegan-friendly Pinot Noir from New Zealand. It is brand new to the LCBO, arriving as part of the recent July 8 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection.It is produced by Greystone Wines, a 100% certified organic winery that was established in 2000 by the Thomas Family when they saw something magical - a promise of excellence...


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  • Date publishedSunday, June 18, 2023

Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Blue Label Merlot 2018 and Red Label Zinfandel 2019 (California) - Wine Reviews

For Father's Day, tonight's red wine reviews are a pair of delicious red wines from California that are arriving at the LCBO in next weekend's June 24 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection.These wines are produced by Francis Ford Coppola Winery. Famous for their name in cinema, the Coppola family purchased the historic Chateau Souverain property in Sonoma County in 2006 so...


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  • Date publishedMonday, May 22, 2023

Calcu Winemaker's Selection Blend 2018 (Chile) - Wine Review

Tonight's red wine review is an excellent five-grape blend led by Cabernet Franc that is sustainably crafted from Chile. It arrived at the LCBO earlier this month in the LCBO VINTAGES May Cellar Collection (formerly Classics) and is available for purchase directly from VINTAGES Shop Online.It is produced by Calcu Vineyards, a special and unique project that was established...


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