Profile Wine Group presents five new wines to try at the LCBO Vintages…
Coriole Vineyards Dancing Fig Mourvedre Grenache Shiraz 2018
LCBO# 18337 | $21.95
The nose is deliciously aromatic with raspberry, lifted florals, white pepper and exotic spice, with a hint of strawberries and cream, toasted nuts and honey. The medium to light palate is full of plump fruit, Satsuma plum and cranberry. It has fine lingering tannins, mouth watering acidity and a wonderful, long finish. An approachable wine that you’ll struggle to put down. 60% Mourvedre, 25% Grenache, 15% Shiraz
Food pairing: The Dancing Fig is a wine to have in hand while preparing dinner. It is also suitable with light pasta dishes such as a simple spaghetti Carbonara.
“Apart from the estate vineyards from the south to the north of McLaren Vale, Coriole also has a number of different species of fig trees that are carefully tended, the figs sold. The autosuggestion is too strong to ignore, and the bouquet of this mourvedre/grenache/shiraz blend has a ripe fig overtone. The palate keeps its focus where it should, with a suite of sultry earthy notes ex the mourvedre, lightened and brightened by the other varieties.” 94 Pts & Silver – James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, August 1, 2020
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Firriato Santagostino Rosso Baglio Soria Sicilia 2014
LCBO# 291369 | $19.95
Deep intense ruby red colour with lively shades of purple. It affords concentrated, well-defined nuances of marasca cherries, wild berries, rhubarb, cloves, aromatic herbs and prunes that alternate and blend with charming hints of liquorice, ink and tobacco leaves. Suave, soft and caressing, it reveals its great and intensely Mediterranean character admirably blending a powerful and hearty texture, an extraordinary vivacity, silky and fine tannins. 100% Nero d’Avola and Syrah.
“Dried-orange and pomelo-peel aromas, alongside the terroir-indicative smokiness. Crushed wild berries, leather and more dried citrus peel on the palate. It’s medium-bodied with sleek tannins. Nice development. Drink now.” 92 Pts – James Suckling, November 24, 2020
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Wakefield Wines Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
LCBO# 744235 | $19.95
At release, the wine is a deep red with a vibrant purple hue. The wine has an aroma of rich blackcurrant, subtle spice, tomato leaf and a touch of eucalypt. French oak maturation is also evident with subtle aromas of cedar and dark chocolate. This is a wine of great intensity. It has distinctive blackcurrant and cassis fruit flavours. Subtle oak characters of cedar cigar box and spice are also evident. The tannins are fine and elegant – a hallmark of the varietal. The palate is well balanced, complex and fulfilling and lingers on the finish.
“Deep purple color. Fresh aromas and flavors of blackberry, plum, spearmint, chocolate silk pie, new leather, olives, and licorice with a satiny, vibrant, fruity medium-to-full body and an even, interesting, medium-length finish. A palate-pleasing, juicy Cabernet overflowing with fruit and herbaceous style.” 91 Pts & Gold, Exceptional, Best Buy – Tastings.com, September 11, 2019
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Wakefield Wines Estate Pinot Noir Adelaide Hills 2018
LCBO# 197392 | $19.95
At release, the wine is a light to medium garnet with a bright and vibrant clarity. The wine is medium-bodied with flavours of ripe cherry along with subtle savoury characters. The palate has a sublimely soft and silky structure with varietal strawberry caressing the long and gentle finish. Subtle oak characters of cinnamon and cedar add to the overall complexity of this fruit-driven wine.
91 Pts – Australian Wine Showcase 2019
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Mastroberardino Falanghina del Sannio DOC 2018
LCBO# 562173 | $20.95
Straw yellow with greenish reflections. Fresh and fruity with strong persistent notes of citrus, tropical fruits, peach, banana and white flowers. Very fresh and persistent with a pleasant and fruity final impression.
Food pairing: Shellfish, finger food. Pasta and risottos with shellfish and sea-food. Cuttlefish, clams and shellfish dishes.
“Lithe and crisp, with flavors of crunchy pear, apple blossom and ground ginger, underscored by a tang of saline that chimes on the finish. Drink now through 2023.” 90 Pts – Alison Napjus, winespectator.com, September 30, 2020
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