Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
DISCOVER OUR LATEST • SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010<br />
USA – RED WINE<br />
CALIFORNIA<br />
BERINGER THIRD CENTURY<br />
PINOT NOIR 2007<br />
Central Coast<br />
Beringer’s Third Century line marks the beginning<br />
of their third century in business (they were<br />
established in 1876). For this elegant Pinot Noir,<br />
they use fruit sourced from Central Coast vineyards<br />
because they feel this region mirrors the cool<br />
climate of Burgundy. This wine exhibits aromas<br />
and flavours of cherry, plum, earth and oak spice.<br />
It is fruity, but ably balanced by fine-grained<br />
tannins. Cellar it for 2+ years or serve it tonight<br />
with a pork roast.<br />
043786 (D) 750 mL $19.95 2<br />
BOGLE VINEYARDS<br />
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007<br />
California<br />
TASTING NOTE: Here’s a stellar example of how<br />
a really good Cabernet can be made without<br />
gouging the consumer. This is a dry, elegant and<br />
rich wine, with firm tannins housing flavors of<br />
blackberries, currants, herbs, spices and smoky<br />
cedar wood. It’s a terrific value. Score: 90 (Steve<br />
Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2009)<br />
904565 (D) 750 mL $17.95 2<br />
CELLAR NO. 8 MERLOT 2007<br />
California<br />
(Asti Winery)<br />
TASTING NOTE: Expressive Merlot with aromas<br />
of plum, cherry, oak, nettle and mineral. Dry,<br />
full bodied and fruity with ripe tannins bringing<br />
balance. Still a wee bit tight, so it needs rare<br />
steaks or even cellar it for a year or two. (VINTAGES<br />
panel, April 2010)<br />
161505 (D) 750 mL $17.95 2<br />
24 VINTAGES SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010<br />
DE LOACH PINOT NOIR 2008<br />
California<br />
A rich, deep California Pinot full of slightly chewy<br />
dark berry and cherry fruit, with hints of cola,<br />
Asian spices and forest floor adding complexity.<br />
A great match for stuffed veal tenderloin or<br />
planked salmon with fruit salsa.<br />
025171 (D) 750 mL $17.95 2<br />
JOSEPH PHELPS<br />
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006<br />
Napa Valley<br />
TASTING NOTE: Phelps’ basic Cabernet bottling<br />
is dry and elegant and classically balanced. It<br />
displays rich flavors of blackberries, black currants<br />
and cedar, with notes of violets and herbs. Fancy<br />
and impressive now, but not a longterm ager.<br />
Through 2012. Score: 92 (Steve Heimoff, Wine<br />
Enthusiast, Nov. 1, 2009)<br />
189795 (D) 750 mL $74.95 2<br />
Father’s Day<br />
JOSEPH PHELPS INNISFREE<br />
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007<br />
Napa Valley<br />
Here’s a gem from a producer with a first-rate<br />
reputation for Cabernet. Grapes for this wine<br />
come from the very same vineyards as Phelps’<br />
more famous cult wine, Insignia, but from<br />
younger vines. The Innisfree Cab is a forward<br />
and approachable wine with aromas and flavours<br />
of mulled spices, red fruit, coffee and cedar,<br />
with a long, concentrated finish. The ten months<br />
in a mix of French and American oak imbue it<br />
with a slight smokiness, making it a fine match<br />
for grilled red meats.<br />
038125 (D) 750 mL $37.95 2<br />
On the Back Cover
Change language