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Rozendal - 2001 - Stellenbosch - South Africa
Manitoba Product ID Number
4082
Description
The Rozendal 2000 (1.5 litre) and 2001 (750 mL) are the current vintages available. “An authentic ‘cult’ wine (all the more remarkable for the winemaker’s belief that he succeeded possible because he ‘knew too little’), it’s still considered one of the finest Cape wines of the modern era.” (John Platter South African Wines 2004). Only the highest possible quality Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes are used. Rozendal is 100 percent bio-dynamic. Beyond organic. Enjoy now and over the next 15 years with friends and good food. Good wine is meant to be enjoyed more than dissected. Lentils dishes, hearty cream soups, barbecued meats, chicken and certainly lamb, are just some of the pairing possibilities.
Available At
Kenaston Wine Market, Pembina Fine Wines, Banville & Jones Wine Co., La Boutique del Vino, Fenton\'s Wine Merchants
Special Notes
See article: On Quality and Maturation
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Chateau Bel Orme Tronquoy de Lalande - 2000 - Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux, France
Manitoba Product ID Number
5704
Description
Chateau Bel Orme Tronquoy de Lalande 2000 is 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc; 2002 is 57% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet Franc. Both are gorgeous with finesse and fruit balance where all the parts of this marvellous wine \"sing.\" You won\'t be alone in appreciating this wine - the 2000 is a GOLD MEDAL recipient (Maitres Conseils en Vins de France), Decanter Magazine \"RECOMMENDED, and \"8/10 \"LA REVUE du VIN de FRANCE (Oct/Nov 03).
Available At
Request at fine restaurants, your local Liquor Mart and Private Wine stores.
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LAURUS CORNAS RED - 2001 - Northern Rhone Valley
Manitoba Product ID Number
6047
Description
SOME HISTORY... Renowned since the Xth Century, Cornas was very appreciated and present on royal tables of France and abroad. ln the 19th century Conas's fame equaled that of Châteauneuf du Pape. Situated next to the Rhone, the vineyard envelops Cornas with a cascade of terraces right down to the village. The abrupt topography allows for manual work only. SOILS Very sunny steep terraces on granite base. VINIFICATION The vines that are selected for the Cuvée Laurus are entirely maintained, pruned and harvested by hand. The grapes are placed in small containers of 10 to 20kg and, upon arrival in the cellar, are destemmed and crushed. The maceration lasts for 22 days and temperatures are maintained under 28°c. to produce the typicaI well developped concentration of fruit and structure that Cornas is famous for. The malolactic fermentation takes place in new 275-liter oak Laurus barrels and the ageing lasts for 14 to 16 months. T ASTING NOTES Beautiful deep purple, almost black color. The nose opens on rich notes of blackberries and cedar, with slight gammy overtones. Tannins are well-balanced and soften with the years, giving even more complexity and harmony to the wine. Cornas ages well and can last for up to 15 years
Available At
Request at fine restaurants, your local Liquor Mart and Private Wine Stores
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Laurus Viognier - 2006 - Rhone Valley
Manitoba Product ID Number
6964
Description
SOIL Calcareaous and clay soils. VINIFICATION A strict selection is made in the vineyard. Following the destemming and crushing of the grapes, the must is extracted using a pneumatic press and only a light sedimentation is allowed to preserve body and complexity. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (max 18°C) and then the wine is placed in 275-liter oak Laurus barrels for an ageing that lasts 6 months with regular stirring on the fine lees. TASTING NOTES The Viognier Laurus presents a beautiful golden robe with a brilliant green tints. The nose is generous and opens with peach, pears and honey aromas.The palate is complex and elegant with flavours of apricot, typical of the Viognier grape.
Available At
Request at fine restaurants, your local Liquor Mart and Private Wine Stores
Special Notes
Possibly your new summer favourite!
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Laurus Rasteau - 2005 - Cotes du Rhone Villages
Manitoba Product ID Number
6044
Description
SOME HISTORY.....Although the vineyard is very old, Rasteau first became known for its red and gold Vins Doux Naturels, or fortified wines. They first received the \"Appellation d\'Origine Contrôlée\" classification in the late 1940\'s. Rasteau\'s red wines obtained the Côtes du Rhône Villages classification in 1966. The vineyards of Rasteau are located on the eastern side of the Rhône River, spreading over 372 ha (over 900 acres) in the foothills of the Mount Ventoux. VINIFICATION The harvesting is entirely manual upon their arrival in the cellar, the grapes are destemmed and crushed. Vinification is traditional with fermentation temperature rigourously maintained under 30° a maceration lasting 25 days and a twice-daily pumping-over. 30% of the wine is then run into 275-liter oak Laurus barrels (one and two-year barrels) and aged for a 12 month period. T ASTING NOTES Intense purple robe and an almost opaque density. The nose is full and open, with notes of dark fruit such as black cherries, blackberries along with spicy Provençal herbs, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the wine shows all of its potential. Fleshy and full, with firm tannins and good structure, this Rasteau is classic and hearty. Will age well for 5 to 6 years.
Available At
Request at fine restaurants, your local Liquor Mart and Private Wine Stores
Special Notes
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LAURUS SAINT JOSEPH - 2005 - Northern Rhone Valley
Manitoba Product ID Number
6045
Description
SOME HISTORY..... 1t was the Jesuits residing in Tournon during the 17th Century that gave their name to the wine area of Saint-Joseph. It extends over 23 communities and for almost 50km in a north-south axis on the right bank of the Rhône. All the parcels have been carefully selected and the harvest is performed entirely by hand. SOILS Light soils of schist on granite bedrock. VINIFICATION A strict selection is made in the vineyard and harvesting is entirely manual. After destemming and crushing, the grapes are macerated for 22 to 28 days at controlled temperatures (max. 30°C) with thrice-daily pumping-over. The whole cuvée is then placed in 275-liters oak Laurus barrels (1/3 new and 2/3 one and two-year barrels for the malolactic fermenta-tion followed by 15 to 18 months of ageing). T ASTING NOTES A deep, purple robe with a full, appealing density. The nose opens on ripe, clark fruit such as blackberries and black currants, complemented by a characteristic smoky aspect that is typical of Saint Joseph with some barrel age. The palate is round and mouth-filling with a full, generous and slightly peppery texture that provides very good length on the finish. This wine can age well for up to 10 years.
Available At
Request at fine restaurants, your local Liquor Mart and Private Wine Stores
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LAURUS BEAUMES DE VENIS - 2005 - Cotes du Rhone Villages
Manitoba Product ID Number
6048
Description
SOME HISTORY.....Although the vineyard is very old, Beaumes de Venise first became known for its Vins Doux Naturels, or fortified wines which received the "Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée" classification in 1943. Beaumes de Venise red wines have been classified as "Côtes du Rhône Villages" for a long lime before getting the "Cru" status in 2005. VINIFICATION The harvesting is entirely manual and, upon their arrival in the cellar, the grapes are destemmed and crushed. Vinification is traditional with fermentation temperature rigorously maintained under 30°c, a maceration lasting 25 days and a twice daily pumping over. The wine is then run into 275-liter oak Laurus barrels (one and two year old barrels) and aged for a 12 month period. TASTING NOTES An intense purple robe and an almost opaque density. The nose is full and open, with notes of dark fruit such as black cherries, blackberries along with spicy Provençal herbs and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the wine shows all of its potential. Fleshy and full, with fine tannins and good structure, this Beaumes de Venise will age well for 5 to 6 years
Available At
Request at fine restaurants, your local Liquor Mart and Private Wine Stores
Special Notes
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Selbach Riesling Spatlese (QMP) - 2005 - Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
Manitoba Product ID Number
390930
Description
The Grape: The Germans have long regarded the Riesling as, “the Queen of the grapes.” So they should. Good Riesling vintages have commanded high prices for centuries, but at a more practical level, there is no wine more broadly food and occasion-complimentary than the Riesling. The Wine: Typically fine Rieslings are all about subtle, honeyed fruit and mineral with a crisp, cleansing acidity. The Selbach Detzemer Maximiner Klosterlay Riesling Spatlese 2002 is a beautiful example of quality German Rieslings. Don’t be put off by the German word-train: Detzem (“er” = “from”) is the town and Maximin Klosterlay is the vineyard on the steps of an Abbey in the beautiful Mosel valley area of western Germany. And Spatlese simply means a later picking, more residual sugar, hence it’s fuller mouth-feel and honeyed texture. The Food: Enjoy this Selbach Riesling slightly chilled, alone as a sipper, or with a whole range of foods from the earth and sea: smoked meats and salmon, turkey, hams, chicken, a stir-fry, anything curried or Indian or Oriental or sweet and sour.
Available At
Request at fine restaurants, Liquor Marts and private liquor stores.
Special Notes
Best wine for Food-matching!
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Selbach Riesling Kabinett (Fish Label) - 2005 - Mosel
Manitoba Product ID Number
1992
Description
Characteristics: Floral nose. Bright fruit flavours (peaches, apples) on the palate are backed by crisp acidity. Well balanced, elegant Riesling with good juicy fruit and barely noticeable, well-integrated touch of sweetness. FoodPairing: Excellent match with savoury cuisine. Goes with almost everything except grilled red meat. Recomendation: Excellent match with savoury cuisine. A wonderful matchwith almost everything except grilled red meat. Enjoy “pure” without accompanying food.
Available At
Request at your local Liquor Mart
Special Notes
The Selbach Riesling Kabinett Fish Label that marks this stunning Riesling is designed by Canadian artist, Johanna Waldorf.
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Don Amado Special Reserve - 1999 - Cachapoal Valley
Manitoba Product ID Number
2026
Description
WINEMAKER NOTES: This exceptional wine is the product of a very challenging growing season. 1998 was the driest year in Chilean history, which gave rise to Caber net Sauvignon and Merlot that were extremely lean yet excellent in ter ms of grape health, ripeness, color, flavor, and concentration. The must was fermented in stainless steel tanks and then aged for 16 months in new French oak barrels. TASTING NOTES: This bright ruby-red and violet wine shows tremendous aromatic complexity with elegant notes of cassis, black currant, plum, and vanilla. Harmonious on the palate, this flavorful wine is warm, soft, and well-rounded with delicate tannins that provide structure and ensure its potential for ageing gracefully in the bottle.
Available At
Request at fine restaurants, your local Liquor Mart and Private Wine stores
Special Notes
This 1999 harvest has been distinguished for the following prizes: -Silver Medal Sélections Mondiales des vins, Montréal, Canada, March 2004 -Bronze Medal 1st Annual Wines of Chile Awards, Santiago, Chile, December 2003 -Recommended with 3 stars Decanter Magazine, London, UK, October 2003 -Silver Medal Challenge International du Vin, Blaye-Bourg, France, May 2002 - Silver Medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Belgium, April 2002 -Silver Medal Vinitaly, 10th International Wine Competition, Verona, Italy, April 2002
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Valle De Rengo Cabernet Sauvignon - 2002 - Cachapoal Valley
Manitoba Product ID Number
328005
Description
TECHNICAL NOTES: The season started with a cold spring and slow flowering,the warm temperatures started at the beginning of summer and a very warm period at the beginning of January when the “vèraison” was started, the fruit arrived at the cellar very ripe and with good sanitary conditions. Fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (22°-26°C), long maceration of the juice withthe skins until the malolactic fermentation (30 days) to enhance the structure, complexity and aromas. TASTING NOTES: Coloured ruby red with deep violet hints, the wine has sweet aromas of raspberry, black cherry, plums and coffee flavors. The palate is fruity, smooth, round and a pleasant long aftertaste. Service Temperature: Best served at a temperature of 16º to 18ºC
Available At
Available at fine restaurants and these Private Wine Stores in Winnipeg: Banville & Jones, Fentons Wine Merchants, Kenaston Wine Market, La Boutique, Pembina Fine Wines.
Special Notes
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Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - 2004 - Rapel - Cachopoal Valley
Manitoba Product ID Number
2025
Description
WINEMAKER NOTES: This wine is the product of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes selected from our 25-year -old premium vineyards. The grapes were handpicked at their peak of maturity in late March 2004. Fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks with a long post-fer mentative maceration. After malolactic fer mentation the wine was aged for 16 months in new French oak barrels, and finally a blend with 5% of ripe Merlot completed this outstanding wine. TASTING NOTES: Deep brilliant ruby-red colour with an elegant bouquet of chocolate, plum and vanila aromas. The palate is intense, smooth, complex, round with a pleasant aftertaste. Ideal to serve at 18c with red meat, lamb, pigeon, foie gras, duck or bacon.
Available At
Discerning Restaurants, Liquor Marts and wherever fine wines are sold
Special Notes
A dual grape selection process ensures only the best of the best grapes make their way into the Torreon de Paredes Private Reserve wines: individual bunches hand picked from vines are then brought to a selection table where individual grapes from those bunches are selected for pressing.
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Valle De Rengo Merlot - 2003 - Cachapoal Valley
Manitoba Product ID Number
2451
Description
TECHNICAL NOTES: The grape for this Merlot wine were harvested in two times: at the end of March and beginning of April, at their optimum ripeness. Fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (22°-26°C), long maceration of the juice with the skins until the malolactic fermentation to enhance the structure, complexity and aromas. Microoxigenation was used in terms to help a good and clear fermentation and with the direction to fix the color and make a good clarification. TASTING NOTES: Coloured ruby red with dark violet hints, the wine has sweet aromas of ripe black fruit, plums, cherry and mulberry. The palate is fruity, smooth, round and with a pleasant aftertaste. SERVICE TEMPERATURE: Best served at a temperature of 14º to 18ºC
Available At
Available at fine restaurants and these Private Wine Stores in Winnipeg: Banville & Jones, Fentons Wine Merchants, Kenaston Wine Market, La Boutique, Pembina Fine Wines.
Special Notes
Also available in 375 ml bottles (Product ID# 2453)
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Valle De Rengo Cabernet Sauvignon Rose - 2006 - Cachapoal Valley
Manitoba Product ID Number
3562
Description
This is an authentic Rose created in the best European tradition of a drier Rose style. Made from some 14 hours of skin contact with juice, then separated, leaving a delicate but defined wine. Gorgeous strawberry on the nose invites you into a lightly textured and totally refreshing palette-pleaser that ends with a hint of sweetness. Forget the Kool-Aid with a buzz variety of North American Blush/Rose, the Torreon de Paredes Rose will rival a quality beer for refreshing with a whole lot more flavour and food possibilities than a beer. Try devilled eggs, potato salads, tempura fried foods, lightly curried and Chinese food.
Available At
Available at fine restaurants and these Private Wine Stores in Winnipeg: Banville & Jones, Fentons Wine Merchants, Kenaston Wine Market, La Boutique Del Vino, Pembina Fine Wines.
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(3000ml) Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve - 1995 - Cachapoal Valley
Manitoba Product ID Number
2454
Description
A select picking of the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines produced a giant of a wine. Gently matured in French Oak, a touch of Merlot was added to mellow the "masuculine" Cabernet Sauvignon. This 1995 vintage has been beautifully preserved and is now drinking like silk. The 3 litre ("Jeroboam") calls for friends and family to celebrate. Enjoy!
Available At
Available at fine restaurants and these Private Wine Stores in Winnipeg: Pembina Fine Wines, DeLucas Fine Wines
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Valle de RengoSauvignon Blanc - 2005 - Cachapoal Valley - Rapel
Manitoba Product ID Number
306035
Description
The grapes for this fresh young Sauvignon Blanc reached their peak of maturity in Februrary 2005, when carefully selected bunches were hand-picked into small boxes. They were gently pressed, and the must was fermented at 12°- 14°C (54°-57°F) for 45 days in stainless steel tanks. The process included periodic batonnage, or stirring of the lees, to ensure that the fine suspended solids remained in contact with the wine. After 3 months in the tank, the new wine was lightly fined and bottled in June 2005. TASTING NOTES Vibrant light greenish-yellow in color with a nose that shows ripe tropical fruits, pineapple, peach, and delicate notes of lemon peel and anise. The palate is crisp, round, and persistent, with bright acidity related to the citrus notes that lend complexity, freshness, and elegance. Ideal before dinner or with light dishes.
Available At
Available at fine restaurants and these Private Wine Stores in Winnipeg: Banville & Jones, Fentons Wine Merchants, Kenaston Wine Market, La Boutique, Pembina Fine Wines.
Special Notes
Also available in 375ml bottles (Product ID# 2450)
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Torreon de Paredes Reserve Syrah - 2005 - Rapel - Cachopoal Valley
Manitoba Product ID Number
2024
Description
WINEMAKER NOTES: This wine is the product of Syrah grapes handpicked in late March 2005 in perfect conditions of grape health and ripeness. Fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures (22-26c) followed by 8 months aging in both French and American oak barrels. An assemblage of 5% of Cabernet Sauvignon was realized to enhance the structure and complexity of the final wine. TASTING NOTES: A deep and brilliant ruby-red colour; in the nose are intense, attractive and complex notes of ripe plum, smoke and jam. The mouth is smooth and warm with a long finish. Serve at 16-18c. Suggested accompaniments include meat curry, lamb, venison, pork chops, cold meats and cheeses such as Parmesan, Gouda or Brie.
Available At
Request at Liquor Marts, Wine and Food Stores, Fine Restaurants
Special Notes
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Wild Pig Merlot - 2005 - Languedoc, France
Manitoba Product ID Number
1996
Description
Vinification. Rigorous monitoring of the vines. Picking starts at optimum ripeness. The grapes are de-stemmed and crushed. Juices are fermented from 1 to 2 weeks on skins. Pumping over is done twice a day. The temperature is rigorously controlled at 25°C (77°F). Malolactic fermentation is achieved. Completely unwooded. Tasting Notes. Colour: A deep brilliant red. Nose: Stone-fruit aromas especially plums. Taste: A well-balanced, fleshy and persistant wine with good structure.
Available At
Request at fine restaurants, your local Liquor Mart and Private Wine stores
Special Notes
WILD PIG SYRAH 2005 IS HERE!
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Yamhill Valley Pinot Noir - 2006 - Willamette Valley, McMinnville, Oregon
Manitoba Product ID Number
2302
Description
A robust and wonderful wine for food and sipping. Our string of successes continues with this 2006 Estate Pinot Noir. Like 2005, the growing season in 2006 was a return to a more normal ‘cool climate’ year. The wine has the characteristics of the McMinnville AVA, fruity, tart and darkly pigmented. Enjoy now or lay this wine down for a year or two.
Available At
Request at fine restaurants and Liquor Marts
Special Notes
Ask the Saskatoon chapter of Companions of Good Cheer Inc. about their favourite pick at the recent tasting:Pinot Noir- Canada vs. the World!
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Cape Jaffa Shiraz - 2003 - Mount Benson
Manitoba Product ID Number
2129
Description
Tasting Notes: In 2003 we were blessed with a cool and dry growing season with low to moderate yields and great fruit concentration. This distinctively varietal Shiraz shows the classic spicy notes on the nose with mulberry and blackberry and hints of coffee and chocolate. The palate is generous and mouth-filling with fine tannins and well integrated oak. The wine was created in open vats where it was labouriously plunged by hand three time per day. It was then aged in our underground barrel hall in French barriques for 12 months. This wine has seen minimal filtration to retain the fine fruit characters and has had a light natural egg white fining. Approachable now, this wine will develop well in the bottle for at least 6-10 years. It may throw a crust with extended cellaring.
Available At
Request at your local Liquor Mart and your favourite fine dining restaurant
Special Notes
Cape Jaffa Wines is now Australian Certified Organic and are in-conversion bio-dynamic.
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Southern Reef Chardonnay - 2006 - Limestone Coast
Manitoba Product ID Number
5341
Description
This Chardonnay was produced from the famous Limestone Coast region of South Australia form our Southern Reef Vineyards. 2006 was an exceptional year throughout our region – dry, warm growing conditions and intense, ripe fruit being the result. This excellent example of a lightly oaked Chardonnay has a stylish and elegant bouquet of tropical fruits with hints of melon and apricot. The palate is similarly fruit driven and zesty with subtle and integrated toasty oak. The finish is clean and crisp. Enjoy in the company of friends and with your favourite foods including roast chicken, cold cuts and salads, and just about anything from the lake or sea.
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Special Notes
International debut of the Southern Reef label is in Winnipeg. Ask for it at your favourite restaurant, Stephen & Andrews Food & Wine Shoppe or Calabria Market and Wine Store. Catch the wave of good wine!
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Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc - 2004 - Mt. Benson, South Australia
Manitoba Product ID Number
2883
Description
Cape Jaffa has blended these two noble varieties to make this classic dry white style. The wine shows cool climate characters typical of the season, with zesty lemon and lime and hints of herbaceousness. The fruit is sourced exclusively from the Mount Benson region. The Sauvignon Blanc makes up 45% of the blend and provides fresh upfront fruit characters. There is a small portion of barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc in the blend to add complexity and structure. The Semillon component makes up 55% of the blend but is less obvious in the younger wine. It does however play an important role in the wines ageing potential and will become more apparent with time.?
Available At
Request at your local Liquor Mart
Special Notes
Quite possibly the finest white wine you will taste this year.
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Cape Jaffa Cabernet Sauvignon - 2004 - Mt. Benson, South Australia
Manitoba Product ID Number
2916
Description
2004 was a cool vintage and a long growing season producing elegant reds with great structure and longevity. This wine has a fragrant mix of cedar and cassis - classic Mt. Benson Cabernet characteristics. On the palate there's a full bodied, rich berry fruit, well integrated spicy oak from 18 months aging in French barriques. Enjoy now until 2010. Our favourite food match: slow cooked lamb shanks.
Available At
Request at fine restaurants, your local Liquor Mart and Private Wine stores.
Special Notes
Enjoy the enchanting clean varietal flavours from this wine grown and produced on the Cape Jaffa Estate - an operation committed to organic and bio-dynamic farming practices. Care tastes better.
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Cape Jaffa Unwooded Chardonnay - 2006 - Mt. Benson - South Australia
Manitoba Product ID Number
4891
Description
One of our all time favourites with cellar door sales customers, the Unwooded Chardonnay from Cape Jaffa is one of the best examples of its style. Fruit is picked from Padthaway and McLaren Vale. We have found that the blend of these two great regions results in a wine with tropical fruit characters reminiscent of the warmer McLaren Vale fruit, and great structure and natural acid associated with the cooler region of Padthaway. Fruit from each region is whole bunch pressed and fermented separately in stainless steel tanks. The wine sees no oak. By treating the wine very gently in the winery, we have preserved fresh fruit characters of peaches and melons. The palate has a small amount of residual sugar balanced by crisp acidity.
Available At
Liquor Marts, MLCC Liquor Vendors, Winnipeg Private Wine Stores and fine restaurants
Special Notes
Voted No. 1 Unwooded Chardonnay by Savour Life magazine.
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Brock's Reef Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc - 2004 - Mt. Benson, South Australia
Manitoba Product ID Number
3568
Description
The Margaret Brock Reef lies in the Great Southern Ocean off the South Eastern coast of Australia. In the days of the Square Riggers it was a dangerous impediment to coastal trading and many ships foundered on its jagged teeth, blown in by South-westerly gales. One such ship was the ‘Margaret Brock’ which met its doom in 1852, with much loss of life. One hundred and fifty years on, the vines grown on its coast are producing wines that the old skippers would have braved the reef for. This wine shows herbaceous characters of fresh asparagus, characteristic of the long, cool growing season. The palate is crisp and zesty with great length of flavour. Here at Cape Jaffa, we like to enjoy this wine with fresh crayfish which we catch ourselves off the Margaret Brock Reef, but it will go well with any seafood or white meat.
Available At
Available at fine restaurants and these Private Wine Stores in Winnipeg: Banville & Jones, Fentons Wine Merchants, Kenaston Wine Market, La Boutique Del Vino, Pembina Fine Wines.
Special Notes
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Brock's Reef Chardonnay - 2006 - Mt. Benson, South Australia
Manitoba Product ID Number
3567
Description
This is 100% estate grown. The wine is rich in fruit flavours of melon and pineapple. The palate is dry and crisp with well balanced acidity and a hint of oak. You'll enjoy this fresh Chardonnay as a sipper, with fish, chicken or Asian cuisine.
Available At
Available at fine restaurants and these Private Wine Stores in Winnipeg: Banville & Jones, Fentons Wine Merchants, Kenaston Wine Market, La Boutique Del Vino, Pembina Fine Wines.
Special Notes
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Brock's Reef Cabernet Merlot - 2004 - Mt. Benson, South Australia
Manitoba Product ID Number
3566
Description
This could become your favourite, most affordably delicious bordeaux-style red of the summer. The fruit used to make this wine was of excellent quality and from low yielding vines. The resulting wine has an intense black current aroma with hints of cedar. The palate is full bodied with well integrated toasty oak and silky tannins on the finish.
Available At
Available at fine restaurants and these Private Wine Stores in Winnipeg: Banville & Jones, Fentons Wine Merchants, Kenaston Wine Market, La Boutique Del Vino, Pembina Fine Wines.
Special Notes
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Kanawinka Ridge Chardonnay - 2005 - Mt. Benson, South Australia
Manitoba Product ID Number
3563
Description
Coming Soon!
Available At
Available at fine restaurants and these Private Wine Stores in Winnipeg: Banville & Jones, Fentons Wine Merchants, Kenaston Wine Market, La Boutique Del Vino, Pembina Fine Wines.
Special Notes
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Kanawinka Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon - 2004 - Mt. Benson, South Australia
Manitoba Product ID Number
3565
Description
Coming Soon!
Available At
Available at fine restaurants and these Private Wine Stores in Winnipeg: Banville & Jones, Fentons Wine Merchants, Kenaston Wine Market, La Boutique Del Vino, Pembina Fine Wines.
Special Notes
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Kanawinka Ridge Shiraz - 2004 - Mt. Benson, South Australia
Manitoba Product ID Number
3564
Description
Coming Soon!
Available At
Available at fine restaurants and these Private Wine Stores in Winnipeg: Banville & Jones, Fentons Wine Merchants, Kenaston Wine Market, La Boutique Del Vino, Pembina Fine Wines.
Special Notes
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Cape Jaffa Siberia Shiraz - 2002 - Mt. Benson
Manitoba Product ID Number
4890
Description
Cape Jaffa \\\"Siberia\\\" Shiraz 2002 was an outstanding vintage, hence the production of this wine which is only produced in exceptional years. The fruit comes exclusively from one vineyard which we call \\\"Siberia.\\\" The cold and windswept nature of the site produces small berries with intense colour and flavour and a distinctive spiciness. Production is limited to around 500 cases or 20 barriques. The 2002 Siberia Shiraz was fermented in open top concrete tanks, where it was hand plunged three times a day before careful extended maceration on skins for six weeks. It was matured in new French oak barriques for 24 months before a light natural egg white fining (hand separated!). Ripe mulberry dominates the palate with hints of toasty oak, black pepper and dark plums. The wine has excellent fruit intensity and depth of flavour and will go well with red meat dishes or with blue cheese. This wine will age gracefully in the bottle for about 10 years. Rob Dobson Notes on Cape Jaffa ‘Siberia’ Shiraz 2002: “Siberia’ refers to a small section of the Cape Jaffa estate vineyard.  This rocky knob is exposed to the cool breezes blowing off the ocean.  As a result, the pickers christened this parcel of vines “Siberia” because it is so barren and chilly.  These struggling vines yield a small amount of intensely flavoured grapes.  Winemakers Derek and Anna Hooper produce this wine only in exceptional vintages and just 20 barrels (about 500 cases) of this wine were made. It was fermented in open tanks, where the floating cap of grape skins was punched down by hand (pigeage) three times a day before an extended maceration on the skins for six weeks to extract maximum colour and flavour.  The wine was then matured in new French oak barriques (possibly Limousin or Nevers oak with a medium to heavy toast) for an astonishing 24 months.  It was fined with natural egg whites before bottling.  In the glass, this Shiraz is very dark, with lifted aromas of black cherry jam on toast, cocoa and smoky oak.  There are deep, intense flavours of B.C. cherries mingled with freshly ground white pepper.  The finish lasts almost a minute.  Huge lashings of classy French oak tend to slightly overpower the massive fruit at this point in the wine’s evolution, but with more age this serious wine should pull itself into balance.  This is delicious now, but it would be interesting to put a few bottles away to track its evolution over the next decade or so.
Available At
Request at fine restaurants, your local Liquor Mart and Private Wine Stores
Special Notes
Note received from D. A. who believed me when I said this was the best Shiraz I had ever tasted: \\\"Just my opinion, but the Siberia is the finest Shiraz available ...... We just tried a bottle, and I\\\'m going to cellar a case and watch it\\\'s evolution over the next 10 years.\\\" Note: the Cape Jaffa \\\"Siberia\\\" 2002 is a one-time buy - once gone, that\\\'s it.
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Southern Reef Shiraz - 2004 - Limestone Coast
Manitoba Product ID Number
5342
Description
The Southern Reef Shiraz is grown on free draining “terra rossa” soil over Limestone, ideal for premium wine grape production. The region enjoys a cool to mild climate which generally results in low-yielding vines that produce intense and distinctive fruit. 2004 was a long and slow growing season producing elegant and fruit driven wines. This great example of Shiraz from the Limestone Coast region shows great complexity and style. On the nose: an intense mix of pepper and black cherries with hints of charred oak. The palate is rich and flavoursome with excellent structure and good flavour length. Enjoy in the company of friends and with your favourite foods, especially grilled red or white meats (ribs, steak, lamb, sausage, chicken and kangaroo!), chili, mushrooms and bold cheeses.
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Southern Reef Cabernet Sauvignon - 2004 - Limestone Coast
Manitoba Product ID Number
5344
Description
The Southern Reef Vineyard is situated in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. This premium region is characterized by free draining red (‘terra ross’) soil over a Limestone base and cool to mild conditions, ideal for growing high quality grapes. 2004 was a colder than average year with a slow growing season that produced wines of excellent quality across the board. This 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon shows a fragrant bouquet of raspberry and blackberry with hints of cassis and cedar. On the pallet the wine is elegant with well-rounded fruit flavours and hints of toasty oak. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Enjoy in the company of friends with hearty meats and bold cheeses.
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International debut of the Southern Reef label is in Winnipeg. Ask for it at your favourite restaurant, Stephen & Andrews Food & Wine Shoppe or Calabria Market and Wine Store. Catch the wave of good wine!
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MAURY VINS DOUX NATUREL - 2001 - Maury - Roussillon
Manitoba Product ID Number
2942
Description
Maury is one of the Roussillon's most famous 'Vins Doux Naturel'. This gorgeous textured, flavour-alive port-like wine is 1
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Special Notes
"More flavourful than Port."
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SERRE LONGUE - 2002 - COTES DU ROUSSILLON VILLAGES
Manitoba Product ID Number
2941
Description
Serre Longue 2002 This first vintage is a great expression of Grenache (80%) with an interesting part of Syrah (15%) for smoothness and a touch of Carignan (5%) for freshness. The Critics Say…… 90 POINTS - ANTHONY GISMONDI (gismondionwine.com) “Very dark cherry color. Super spicy, garrigue, blackberry jam, black raspberry, vanilla peppery nose with smoky, gamey, liquorice notes. Rich, ripe & round with light, dry tannins that are a bit youthful. Young & hot but well balanced. “Dark colour with purple glints. Ripe nose, with cherry and blackberry flavours, combined with chocolate taste. The mouth is full bodied and powerful, with aromas which call the sun to mind. A Côtes du Roussillon Villages that echos the Maury accent.   85 /100 Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2005 “Very dark cherry colour. Super spicy, garrigue, black berry jam, black raspberry, vanilla peppery nose with smoky, gamey, licorice notes. Rich, ripe and round with light, dry tannins that are a bit youthful. Quite hot (at 16 per cent alcohol!) on the palate but great spicy, cedar-y, vanilla, smoky garrigue flavours fused with big black raspberry, blackberry jam and licorice. Young and hot but well balanced…..A real fall or winter rich food wine.” 90/100 Wine Access Magazine Characteristics Soils: shale, clay-limestone, granite Grape varieties: 80 % Grenache, 15 % Syrah, 5 % Carignan Average vine age: 40 years old Harvests: hand-harvest in crate Output: 12 à 25 hL / ha Vinification : stainless steel vats with thermoregulation 90 POINTS ANTHONY GISMONDI (gismondionwine.com) “Very dark cherry color. Super spicy, garrigue, blackberry jam, black raspberry, vanilla peppery nose with smoky, gamey, liquorice notes. Rich, ripe & round with light, dry tannins that are a bit youthful. Young & hot but well balanced.
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90 POINTS ANTHONY GISMONDI
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CAILLOUX - 2005 - Cotes Catalanes - Roussillon
Manitoba Product ID Number
2940
Description
From a 20 year old vineyard comes the Cailloux 2004. 100% Grenache grapes grown in clay-limestone, granite and slate soil. This is all about the best fruit and only fruit – no wood. All grapes were selected on vine for optimum maturity before being hand-harvested, placed in crates and delivered for further table sorting. Fermentation took place in stainless steel vats. Enjoy this food-friendly red from sunny southern France.
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Special Notes
A beautiful meal wine!
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Hypogee 2002 - 2002 - COTES DU ROUSSILLON VILLAGES
Manitoba Product ID Number
4910
Description
Domaine de la Serre Hypogee Côtes de Roussillon Villages 2002 (France) Made from 40% Carignan, 40% Syrah, and 20% Grenache, all from 60 year old plus vines. Rich, heady, and complex, this full-bodied red is a true find. Aromas of blackberries, black plums, and blueberries are balanced by white pepper, tar, smoke and a pleasant, sweet oakiness. The texture is silky, with powerful tannins, perfect acidity, and so much flavor that the first sip is disarming. This wine is just beginning to show off its character, and needs another 10+ years to really shine, so try a bottle know, and save the rest for 2012-2018. This wine is from the Fenouilledes, a region in the North of Roussillon with legendary black schist soil that has historically created the inky, powerful wines used to add body and character to thinner wines from other places (i.e. Burgundy & Bordeaux). Though such practices have long been illegal in France, it is not hard to imagine that just a little of this wine would be enough to make even the most insipid red taste interesting. - Winesquire.com
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Bouwland Cabernet Merlot - 2004 - Stellenbosch
Manitoba Product ID Number
3545
Description
A medium to full-bodied blend with a brick red colour. Spice and red berry aromas are rounded off with chocolate and coffee on the palate. Secondary flavours are already showing and the wine has a pleasant dry finish. The wine will beautifully compliment the barbecue, pasta, poultry and red meat dishes.
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READ THE BOUWLAND STORY
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Luzon Organic - 2006 - Jumilla, Spain
Manitoba Product ID Number
4205
Description
TASTING NOTES The dense ruby/purple-tinged, medium-bodied LUZON ORGANIC reveals a crisp, elegant, sweet nose of blueberries, plums, lavender, and anise. With lovely sweetness and purity as well as a spicy, long finish, it should provide plenty of enjoyment over the next 2-3 years. Serve 16c-18c. 13.5% alc./vol.
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Special Notes
WINE MADE FROM ORGANIC GRAPES. LUZON ORGANIC is red wine produced with grapes grown from organic agriculture under strict organic regulations established in European Union. There is no room for chemical products, synthetic pesticides, weed-killers, etc., in our daily work. Instead we use environmental friendly organic practices and products that, apart from the fact that they do not harm people’s health, improve the taste of the grapes! The harvest took place during the third week of September 2006 and the grapes were handpicked. Maceration lasted 15 days with the temperature being maintained below 28ºC and the wine was macerated in contact with the skins before being deposited in stainless steel tanks where the malolactic fermentation took place.
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Luzon Red - 2006 - Jumilla
Manitoba Product ID Number
4512
Description
Young red wine, blend of Syrah-35%- and Monastrell-65% –Monastrell grape is native to Jumilla in Southeast Spain, and is known in other winemaking regions like Bandol in France as Mourvèdre. The grapes used in the production of this wine are grown in our own vineyards. The Monastrell is from the Cerrillares vineyard at 600 m above sea level and the Syrah at the Castillo de Luzón vineyard at 700 m above sea level. Both of these vineyards have a maximum yield of 4000 kg of grape per hectare. The harvest took place during the middle of September 2006 for the Syrah and the first week of October for the Monastrell. The grapes were handpicked. Maceration lasted 20 days with the temperature being maintained below 24ºC for the Syrah and 12 days maceration at 28ºC or less for the Monastrell. In both cases the wine was macerated in contact with the skins before being deposited in stainless steel tanks where the malolactic fermentation took place. TASTING NOTES The outstanding LUZON 2006 is a blend of 65% Monastrell (Mourvèdre) and 35% Syrah. It is a full-throttle, exuberant, dense ruby/purple-coloured effort with loads of crème de cassis, liquorice, truffle, and acacia flower characteristics. This exotic, deep, broad, intense red should be drunk over the next 3-4 years, although it may last longer.
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Special Notes
Selected Wine of the Week by Wine Spectator: \"Lively flavors of black cherry, red currant, mineral and coffee mingle in this fresh, firm red. Has very bright acidity, with just enough tannins for grip. Drink now through 2009.\"
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Los 3 Bandidos Grenache - 2003 - Lanquedoc Region - South of France
Manitoba Product ID Number
3622
Description
One of the world's most widely planted grapes is now beginning to become known to Manitoba consumers. The Los 3 Bandidos Grenache has good structure with a nose of cherries and chocolate. Appetizing, well-rounded and persistent.
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Los 3 Bandidos Vermentino - 2004 - Lanquedoc Region - South of France
Manitoba Product ID Number
3624
Description
Lively with hints of flowers and exotic fruits. Refreshing, unctous and well-balanced.
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Los 3 Bandidos Syrah Rose - 2005 - Lanquedoc Region - South of France
Manitoba Product ID Number
3623
Description
Exuberant with notes of raspberries. Feisty, fresh and fruity. Ideal with spicy Mexican dishes, BBQ's and Asian specialties.
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Come home to the refreshing taste of an authentic drier style Rose. Good-bye forever to the North American Kool-Aid-with-a-buzz "Blush" and "Rose" wines!
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La Chasse Du Pape Prestige Red - 2004 - Southern Rhone Valley - France
Manitoba Product ID Number
3625
Description
Tasting Notes: • COLOUR : deep purple red robe. • NOSE : full and intense with aromas of red fruits and Provencal herbs, with a hint of black pepper. • TASTE : the spicy red-fruit character is confirmed with a full, lively structure and a long tasty finish.
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Special Notes
Medals and Awards: • Bronze medal - Japan International Wine Challenge – 2000 • Seal of approval – International Wine Challenge - 2000 Vinification: • Each grape variety is vinified separately. • 18 to 22 days of maceration. • Pumping over twice a day. • Maceration and fermentation temperature is maintained between 82 and 86°F (28- 30°C) to favour the extraction of the finest components of the grapes.
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La Chasse du Pape Prestige White - 2006 - Southern Rhone Valley - France
Manitoba Product ID Number
3626
Description
Tasting Notes: • COLOUR : brilliant pale yellow with green tints. • NOSE : full and aromatic, the nose develops aroma of exotic fruits and citrus. • TASTE : well balanced, this wine is fruity, with nice aromas of fresh lemon and grapefruit that persist on the finish . Vinification: • Grapes are pressed after a short skin-maceration (4 to 6 hours) to maximise the extraction of the delicate floral aromas contained in the grapes. • Low-temperature settling of the lees : 46 to 50°F (8-10°C). • Low-temperature maceration and fermentation: 61 to 64°F (16°/18°C) to retain the fresh and exotic aromas.
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Available at fine restaurants and these Private Wine Stores in Winnipeg: Banville & Jones, Fentons Wine Merchants, Kenaston Wine Market, La Boutique Del Vino, Pembina Fine Wines.
Special Notes
Medals and Awards: • 88/100 - Wine spectator 2001.
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Wild South Reisling - 2006 - Marlborough
Manitoba Product ID Number
5503
Description
Vintage Details - A long hot summer gave us earlier ripening and plenty of time to optimise flavours in the fruit. Vinification - Harvested from one block in three separate parcels giving us layers of flavour to play with. All three parcels were cool fermented in stainless steel, periodically lees stirred and then carefully blended to achieve optimum flavour and intensity. Viticultural Details – The yield was carefully managed to ensure maximum flavour and texture in the wine. Appearance - A brilliant golden straw hue. Bouquet - The floral and fragrant bouquet of this wine is warm and inviting. Layers of spice, cloves and lavender are brought together by touches of minerality and ripe citrus. With focused purity this wine contains an abundance of concentrated lime and soft citrus. Palate – The palate is well balanced with some weighty oiliness just starting to develop. A lifted finish lingers on and on. Cellaring – 4-5 years Food Accompaniment - Spicy Asian cuisine
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Chateau de Plassan Rouge - 2005 - Bordeaux
Manitoba Product ID Number
5592
Description
This was an exceptional vintage. One more dry and very hot year. Our soil, with clay, allows the vine to stand up to the dryness. Harvest took place in perfect conditions with ideal ripeness. Picking began on 19 Sept., 2005. 35,000 bottles were produced and bottling occurred on 5 July, 2006. In order to preserve all the qualities of this wine, a light filtration has been made and so sometimes there will be a natural sediment. This wine has a beautiful red ruby colour with a perfect limpidity. The nose is intense, first with fruity aromas (black currant and raspberry). Some deeper aromas of smoke and moss appear with aeration. On the palate the attack is very soft and the evolution fresh and round. The finish is pleasing with refreshing tannins and good length.
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Special Notes
ROUGE is made with young vines of Merlot especially selected for their ability to produce coloured, round and fruit wines. My [Oenologist, Christophe Ollivier] goal with the Chateau de Plassan ROUGE is a wine that is: -"reachable" by its taste and price -modern in its packaging - breaking with some of the Bordeaux tradition in this regard -simple and pleasant and able to offer wine drinking pleasure.
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Avvoltore I.G.T. - 2004 - Tuscany
Manitoba Product ID Number
5488
Description
Avvoltore, the flagship wine of Morisfarms has a long pedigree - some of the more recent: -I Vini Di Veronelli 2006: Avvoltore '03, 95 Pts by Daniel Thomases (Robert Parker's Italian Wine Critic) -Wine Spectator reviews: Avvoltore '02 (91 Pts), Avvoltore '01 (93 Pts) Avvoltore '00 (91 Pts) Avvoltore '99 (90 Pts) -3 glasses Avvoltore '99, '00 e '01 -Avvoltore '01: 5 bunch of grapes AIS guide ; Wine of excellence, 18 out of 20 points, Espresso guide ; Best Italian Wine Yearbook by Luca Maroni ; 3 stars Luigi Veronelli (In the 2003 only 8 Italian wines, 5 from Tuscany, have reached the same scores in all the fine guides) Thus far the Avvoltore 2004 (of which there are only 14 cases -6x750 mL- in Manitoba) has received the following awards: -3 glasses, Gambero Rosso Guidebook -90 points, Wine Spectator -94 points/Super 3 Stars, Veronelli Guidebook -5 bottles or 18/20 Espresso Guidebook -5 bunches, AIS Bibenda Guidebook Wine Spectator comments on the Avvoltore 2004: Aromas of blackberry and coffee follow through to a full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a medium finish. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best after 2008. 4,250 cases made. –JS
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Congratulations Manitoba on the arrival of this hugely decorated Tuscan Red.
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Langhe Nebbiolo - 2005 - Piedmont
Manitoba Product ID Number
5291
Description
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Barolo Monfalletto DOC - 2001 - Piedmont
Manitoba Product ID Number
5292
Description
Enjoy this truly great Barolo from this great Piedmont producer. Some Awards for the Barolo Monfalletto 2001: -2 glasses, Vini d'Italia - Gambero Rosso '06 -88 pts, Wine Spectator -90 pts, I Vini di Veronelli '06
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Congratulations, Manitoba, on the first time arrival of this great Barolo.
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Chateau D'Armajan Des Ormes Sauternes - 2001 - Sauternes, Bordeaux
Manitoba Product ID Number
5369
Description
"Elegant and not too sweet with baked nectarine, vanilla, smoky, pineapple, egg yolk, mineral, honey flavours with some dried apricot and citrus on the finish. Fabulous concentration, great match [with Pumpkin cheese cake]." Anthony Gismondi, Vancouver Sun 6 October 2007 "My little sweetie pie. Beyond Champagne, a fabulous dessert wine may be the most civilized addition to any meal. Forget the pie, forget the chocolate pot au crème or crème brulee finale, for the adventurous, bliss arrives in a sweet, golden-amber liquid from Bordeaux-aka Sauternes. Honeyed apricots and apple sauce aromas studded with chunky bits of luscious pineapple sprinkled with sweet spices. On the palate, the Chateau d’Armanjan is bright, oily and viscous with dried fruit, candied lemon rind, white pepper and Earl Grey tea flavours. A sticky treat to end any great meal." Daenna Van Mulligen, Vancouver’s City Food Magazine
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FIRST TIME IN MANITOBA
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