Tête à Tête 2011 Sierra Foothills, Domaine Terre Rouge
A lovely blend of Syrah (56 %), Mourvèdre (28%) and Grenache (16%), very reminiscent of a mature Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Luckily for us, Terre Rouge oftens sells (to the SAQ) wines that are well evolved and ready to drink. Strawberry jam nose, with ripe flavours that remain elegant. Quite supple, easy drinking and good length. It twill marry perfectly with grilled red peppers and Italian sausage pasta. Enjoy!
Country : USA
Price : 30,50 $
Code SAQ: 10745989
Score : 89/100
Reputed producer of Macedonia, Gerovassiliou has created a superb white from 100% Malagousia old vines. Intense nose offering charming floral and fruity aromas. Rich, round and velvety, it displays soft acidity and a hint of bitterness that adds intensity and assures balance. Quite flavourful, it will marry well with asian seafood dishes.
A youthful fruity rojo made by a frenchman with Tempranillo (50%), Graciano (30%) and Garnacha (20%) from organic vineyards. This modern Rioja is bursting with ripe velvety fruit. Medium bodied, well balanced, quite supple with good length. The nose displays lovely aromas of field berries and warm sweet spices. A great match with grilled veal or pork.
Washington state wines are quite surprising, check them out ! This deeply coloured, lovely Syrah (98% + 2% Cabernet Sauvignon) is quite flavourful. The typical nose displays dark berry and smoke with an expected hint of mineral/graphite. Quite intense and full, it offers surprising acidity that adds freshness and elegance. Enjoy with grilled lamb chops. Great match !
Following the excellent 2015, this 2016 100% Sangiovese offers more aging potentiel (4 to 6 years). An elegant well structured Chianti with perfect acidity to assure balance and freshness. Bursting with fresh fruit flavours that linger for a while, this superb organic red displays very good extract. It’s earthy nose is enhanced by charming fruity and spicy scents. Excellent with italian sausage and rapini pizza!
Just back from Burgundy, I was impressed by many 2017 Chablis. This flavourful cuvée from Potel displays great intensity, good length and lively acidity. The typical mineral nose brims with citrus and apple scents. My first Chablis recommendation in over a year ! A great example ! Amazing with simply grilled shrimp.
The SAQ will remit $1 to Banques alimentaires du Québec for every rosé wine purchased this weekend (August 29 to Sept 2nd). Deeply colored, this rosé displays lots of character. The fruity nose is reminiscent of strawberry jam. From Cinsault (90%) and Syrah (20%), a flavorful rosé that offers great mouthfeel while remaining easy to drink. Try with barbecued chicken wings.
Fans of Beaujolais, you will be seduced ! A traditional approach (semi-carbonic Beaujolais maceration), produced a gamay bursting with fresh fruit character. This is what Beaujolais Primeur (Nouveau) should be ; not the bland/boring disappointing reds we receive every year in November ! Fresh, well balanced and typically light, serve this young easy drinking red with grilled chicken. Ideally decant this cuvée to evaporate residual CO2.
With less structure than the excellent 2016 vintage, this organic Crozes is rather supple and easy drinking. The complex nose displays field berries, smoke, anis, black licorice and graphite. Medium bodied, good balance, fresh acidity and good length. A charming red perfect for grilled veal and pork sausages. Enjoy
A hot and dry vintage, 2018 produced reds that should stand the test of time. This Morgon from Lapierre confirms the great potential. Deeply coloured, the nose bursts with red and black berry fruit enhanced by a subtle animal scent. Lots of extract, great structure, surprisingly fresh acidity and perfect balance. This flavourful red will improve nicely over the next decade. A seductive Morgon perfect for veal fillets with porcini mushrooms