Profile Wine Group presents eight new wines at Vintages…
Susana Balbo Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
LCBO# 260919 | $20.95
Deep red colour. This wine has vibrant aromas of black fruit, tobacco and pepper with spicy-floral hints. It has an intense and well balanced acidity. The oak is beautifully integrated with elegant and fine grained tannins. A subtle minerality provides freshness and good length.
Food pairing: Beef, pork, lamb, quail and other game birds. Also it pairs well with cream-based sauces.
96 Pts – Descorchados 2021
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Vesevo Beneventano Falanghina IGT 2019
LCBO# 289538 | $16.95
Bright straw yellow. Intense aroma, quite persistent, fruity. Medium-bodied, well balanced, quite intense and persistent.
Food pairing: Great as aperitif, matches light main courses, white meat, young cheeses, ideal with fish.
94 Pts – Luca Maroni, July 31, 2020
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Bodega Argento Artesano de Argento Malbec Cabernet Franc 2018
ORGANIC | LCBO# 17463 | $16.95
Intense red colour, aromas of cherries, plums, currant leaves and fruit. Rich, full-bodied, round in the midpalate, supple tannins and long finish.
“Violet and aromatic lift on the nose. Perfumed and floral on the palate with chocolate and delicate cedar.” 92 Pts & Silver – International Wine Challenge 2020
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Santa Laura Laura Hartwig Single Vineyard Carmenere 2018
LCBO# 213512 | $15.95
Deep carmine red. It has intense red fruit, strawberries, blackberry, touches of spice, with notes of red peppers and nutmeg. Shows great smoothness in mouth, with elegant, soft tannins. Good concentration in the midpalate, giving a rich and seductive sensation of sweetness despite being a dry wine. Juicy in style, that invites you to keep enjoying it, with a delicate and nice finish.
Food pairing: Very versatile. It goes well with white meats, fatty fish, lean red meats, pastas, pizza, rice dishes, stews, and condimented spicy Asian foods, even curry. Goes well with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses Ideal with Chilean food.
“The chocolate, blackberry and red bell-pepper aromas are very pretty with a medium body, creamy tannins and a flavorful finish. Walnut notes and some tile, too. Fun, as always. Drink now.” 92 Pts – James Suckling, April 17, 2020
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Bodegas Altanza Lealtanza Reserva DOC 2015
LCBO# 208223 | $22.95
Complex and well-balanced bouquet; this wine has a well-layered nose of red raspberry and licorice accompanied by smoky and spicy notes coming from the oak. It is supple and rich on the palate, with a meaty texture and lively fruit. A medium-bodied red wine with soft drying tannins and just enough acidity to make this wine very food friendly. Its ripeness and long finish will please many wine-lovers. It will gain complexity in the cellar. 100% Tempranillo
Food pairing: Lealtanza Reserva will enhance and complement a wide range of meaty soups, stews and roasts, as well as cured cheeses and delicatessen. Suggestion: braised beef cheeks in red wine sauce.
“A fruity red with toasted oak and some chocolate and spice. It’s medium-bodied with medium round tannins and a lightly chewy, fruity finish. Drink or hold.” 92 Pts – James Suckling, September 22, 2020
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J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay 2018
375ml | LCBO# 10866 $12.95
“The 2018 Riverstone Chardonnay exhibits youthful hues of light straw. The enticing aromas are reminiscent of white peach, apricot, ripe orange, and cocoa, and complemented by the palate flavors of citrus cream and nectarine. The rich texture and balance on the palate from aging sur lie gives way to flavors of vanilla, crème brûlée, and a hint of oak on the long finish.” – Kristen Barnhisel, winemaker, white wines.
Food pairing: This wine can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes, including Dijon tarragon chicken, roasted halibut, or moules marinière.
“If refreshing is what you look for in a Chardonnay, look no further than this delicious offering from winemaker Kristen Barnhisel. It’s a stone fruit medley, with some citrus and honey joining in. Creamy in the mid palate and zesty on the finish, it’s an easy to drink, easy to find and easy to love glass. This will win over some ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) snobs – pour it for them blind on a warm afternoon and I’ll wager you’ll have no complaints. Then tell them the price and chuckle silently to yourself.” 92 Pts – Rich Cook, winereviewonline.com, November 26, 2019
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Pierre Sparr Pinot Gris Calcaire AOC Alsace 2016
LCBO# 19482 | $19.95
Wonderful ripe quinces, apricots and walnuts bouquet. Spicy aromas of grapefruit, forest honey and black pepper. On the palate, delicate lemony taste and a muscular fine-balanced body, a lot of fruitiness with low sweetness. The full minerality refreshes the palate. It is well-balanced and has a wonderful length.
Food pairing: apricot cake, chicken pie, pastries and mousse au chocolat.
“Fragrant, powdery nose of ripe pears, apples, grapefruit and ripe lemons with a mandarin zesty finish. Luscious mouthfeel.” 89 Pts & Bronze – International Wine Challenge 2018
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J. Lohr Falcon’s Perch Pinot Noir Monterey 2018
LCBO# 361717 | $28.95
“The 2018 J. Lohr Estates Falcon’s Perch showcases the best of cool climate Monterey County Pinot Noir. Wild strawberry and sage on the nose are followed by bright rhubarb, camphor and dried cherry on the finish.” – Steve Peck, director of winemaking
Food pairing: A pinch of red pepper really sets off this Pinot Noir. Delicious when paired with Spanish chorizo or paella. Also matches quite well with mushroom dishes or Pacific salmon.
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