We’re thrilled to have 3 very singular and unique products launching at the LCBO this month, including our first release of South Africa Chardonnay legend, Kershaw Wines.
Read below for more details about these very special wines, along with the links to purchase.
Kershaw Wines Clonal Selection Chardonnay 2019
Off 8 small Elgin parcels and Dijon clones CY96, CY95, CY76 and the Entav clone CY548, this was whole bunch pressed and native fermented before resting in French Bourgogne barrels for 11 months (53% new oak).
“2019 sophisticated, finely crafted & already showing easy harmony. Lemony flavours subtle though deep, enlivened by complementary acid; comfortable weight; finish clean & long. Spontaneous ferment & malo discouraged on all the chardonnays. Average 40% new oak.” 95 points, Platter’s South African Wine Guide, 2022.
Read more about Kershaw Wines here.
Appellation : WO Elgin
Region : Western Cape
Country : South Africa
Grape(s) : Chardonnay
Price : $63
LCBO : 37368
Silvio Carta Mirto Ricetta Storica
This enticing Sardinian myrtle liqueur is made from hand picked myrtle berries that grow metres from the seaside. 1.2kg of berries are used in each distillate bringing intense myrtle aromas along with a touch of herbaceousness from the mytele leaf, bayleaf, plum jam, sage and other Mediterranean herbs. Smooth, ripe and refined, drinking this is like eating a handful of ripe berries. Drink after dinner over ice or enjoy in a spritz.
Read more about Silvio Carta here.
Region : Sardinia
Country : Italy
Price : $56.30 / 700ml
LCBO : 38847
Barbeito 5 yr Malvasia Reserva Madeira
This Malvasia comes from vineyards in Arco de São Jorge, and was slowly aged in French oak casks for more than 5 years, via the historic Canteiro method. Pouring a bright golden brown, with candied orange, roasted almonds, golden raisins, sweet pipe tobacco and light smoke which lingers on the lengthy toasted wood finish. Lovely fresh acidity to counter the richness on the palate, keeping this feeling bright and ready for creme caramel or candied chestnuts.
“Barbeito runs on the drier and sharper end of the spectrum for all of the various sweetness categories of Madeira, and this malvasia, the sweetest of Madeiras, is rendered here in its leanest and freshest form, still sweet, but anchored on a seam of electric acidity, and with some firm tannins to further tighten the ensemble. Complexity and depth are exceptional, and complexity is world class. Candied orange, lime and lemon, kumquat, barley, honey, mint and more linger. Serve this chilled with hard or blue cheeses, or game (venison, hung game birds) for a real treat. Tasted January 2019.” – 95 points, John Szabo, MS, WineAlign.com
Read more about Barbeito here.
Region : Madeira
Country : Portugal
Grape(s) : Malvasia
Price : $17.95
LCBO : 39480
Most of our producers are small, independently owned and operated businesses, like ours. You can view our complete portfolio here. Thank you for letting us share these producers and wines with you.
Cheers,
Le Sommelier
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bernard@lesommelier.com
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