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Emilio Valerio 2016 Navarra

Dec 3, 2019

Result of a complex blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Graciano, this organic red is bursting with ripe berry aromas. In a slightly rustic style from firm tannins, this lovely medium bodied rojo offers great mouthfeel. This comforting red displays good volume and warmth. A perfect wine for slow cooked meat dishes such as Osso Bucco or braised veal cheeks

Country : Spain

Price : 17,75 $

Code SAQ:  14182458

Score : 89/100

Riesling 2016 Alsace, Trimbach

Nov 27, 2019

Quite representative of the house style, this lovely riesling from Trimbach is remarkably fresh and elegant. The subtle nose displays citrus and apple with a hint of petroleum. A refined light bodied dry white that offers lively acidity and great balance. A perfect match with oysters on the shell with a drop of lemon juice.

Country : France

Price : 23,40 $

Code SAQ:  11305547

Score : 88/100

Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2017 Sicilia, Gulfi

Nov 19, 2019

Sicily overflows with superb wines that merit our attention ! This lovely organic red made with Nero d’Avola and Frappato is proof of this trend. The typical nose displays jammy red fruit scents enhanced by floral and earthy hints. A rosso that is particularly rich and round with a charming velvety texture. Offering good length it should match perfectly with a porcini mushroom pizza. Enjoy!

Country : Italy

Price : 35 $

Code SAQ:  14044848

Score : 91/100

Jorio 2017 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Umani Ronchi

Nov 13, 2019

Made from 100% Montepulciano, this lovely rosso delivers the goods at an amazingly affordable price! Deeply coloured, the nose displays some field berry scents with hints of anise and black licorice. Surprising structure and extract for such a well priced wine! With satisfying length, this flavourful Montepulciano will match perfectly with an Italian sausage pizza.

Country : Italy

Price : 15,45 $

Code SAQ:  00862078

Score : 88/100

Château Trolliet-Lafite 2011 Côtes de Bergerac

Nov 6, 2019

Not an easy task to find a well priced Bordeaux that delivers the goods. This red from Bergerac is a classic blend of Merlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (15%), Cabernet Franc (15%) and Malbec (10%). It seduces with soft supple flavours, ripe tannins and typical scents of graphite and field berries. Medium bodied, easy drinking and well balanced. A classic match with beef fillet with Bordelaise sauce.

Country : France

Price : 21,70 $

Code SAQ:  12233805

Score : 88+/100

Casa Magrez 2016 Bernard Magrez

Oct 30, 2019

And now, for something completely different, try this excellent red from Uruguay. An original blend of Tannat (80%), Merlot (12%) and Cabernet Franc (8%), that is full and flavourful while remaining elegant. The nose displays field berry and mineral scents with a perfect kiss of oak. Quite tasty and with good length, it should marry perfectly with a simply grilled New York cut steak. Enjoy !

Country : Uruguay

Price : 27,45 $

Code SAQ:  11213976

Score : 90/100

Clos du Noyer 2017 Chinon, Domaine Grosbois

Oct 23, 2019

Make sure to put a few bottles in your cellar ! The Chinon appellation faired extremely well in 2017. This great organic cuvée delivers the goods : extract, structure, velvety tannins, great balance with just a kiss of oak. Good length and great aging potential (5 to 10 years). Serve this luscious red with simply grilled veal and/or pork.

Country : France

Price : 42,25 $

Code SAQ: 13128169

Score : 93+/100

Colheita Seleccionada 2015 Palmela, Adega de Pegoes,

Oct 16, 2019

An amazing blend (equal parts) of local grapes (Touriga Nacional & Trincadeira) and internationnal varieties (Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon). At this price, this lovely red should not be missed ! The nose brimms of ripe field berries with a mineral hint of graphite. Medium bodied, perfectly balanced with good length, this amazing value red should marry well with flank steak with shallots. Enjoy !

Country : Portugal

Price : 16,55 $

Code SAQ: 13679892

Score : 90/100

Tête à Tête 2011 Sierra Foothills, Domaine Terre Rouge

Oct 9, 2019

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

Malagousia 2018 Epanomi, Domaine Gerovassiliou

Oct 2, 2019

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.

Country : Greece

Price : 26,55 $

Code SAQ: 11901120

Score : 90/100

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