Foris Vineyards Six Stones Pinot Noir 2018
Oregon, United States
The 'Six Stones' name honours the history of the area and the nearby Siskiyou Mountains; In 1832, French trappers hopped on 'six caillieux' (six stones) to cross a river to trade with native Americans. This wine is lively and tangy, with red plum, cherry, orange peel, cranberry, herbal and spice notes. Perfect for charcuterie or turkey dinner.
LCBO #27897 | $25.95
Release date: March 18, 2023
The 'Six Stones' name honours the history of the area and the nearby Siskiyou Mountains; In 1832, French trappers hopped on 'six caillieux' (six stones) to cross a river to trade with native Americans. This wine is lively and tangy, with red plum, cherry, orange peel, cranberry, herbal and spice notes. Perfect for charcuterie or turkey dinner.
LCBO #27897 | $25.95
Release date: March 18, 2023
Migale Rosso Friuli Colli Orientali 2019
Friuli, Italy
60% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, 35% Schioppettino, 5% Tazzelenghe. A youthful wine with deep plum, upfront oak, floral notes, and woodsmoke. The palate is full and ripe and full of energy with blackcurrants and sour cherry compote with some dried hay and oak spice. The texture shows plushness, balancing the generous but fine, dusty tannins. Received 97 points from Decanter.
LCBO #30679 | $51.00
Release date: March 2, 2023
60% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, 35% Schioppettino, 5% Tazzelenghe. A youthful wine with deep plum, upfront oak, floral notes, and woodsmoke. The palate is full and ripe and full of energy with blackcurrants and sour cherry compote with some dried hay and oak spice. The texture shows plushness, balancing the generous but fine, dusty tannins. Received 97 points from Decanter.
LCBO #30679 | $51.00
Release date: March 2, 2023
Auntsfield Estate Hawk Hill Pinot Noir 2020
Marlborough, New Zealand
Auntsfield
Gorgeously fruited and elegantly perfumed with dark cherry, blueberry, floral, olive and hazelnut aromas with a hint of vanilla, it's wonderfully weighted and richly textured in the mouth offering excellent fruit intensity together with silken texture and fine-grained tannins. Exquisitely balanced and harmonious with seductive complexity. Received 96 points from Wine Orbit.
LCBO #26332 | $66.00
Release date: March 2, 2023
Auntsfield
Gorgeously fruited and elegantly perfumed with dark cherry, blueberry, floral, olive and hazelnut aromas with a hint of vanilla, it's wonderfully weighted and richly textured in the mouth offering excellent fruit intensity together with silken texture and fine-grained tannins. Exquisitely balanced and harmonious with seductive complexity. Received 96 points from Wine Orbit.
LCBO #26332 | $66.00
Release date: March 2, 2023
San Vincenti Chianti Classico 2019
Tuscany, Italy
Vintages Front Line Release
Fragrant nose of stewed plums, mulberries, dried violets, earth and incense. It's medium-bodied with firm, powdery tannins. Firm, savory and lightly herbal finish. Drink now or hold. Received 92 points from James Suckling.
LCBO #399907 | $19.95
Release date: January 21, 2023
Vintages Front Line Release
Fragrant nose of stewed plums, mulberries, dried violets, earth and incense. It's medium-bodied with firm, powdery tannins. Firm, savory and lightly herbal finish. Drink now or hold. Received 92 points from James Suckling.
LCBO #399907 | $19.95
Release date: January 21, 2023
Spioenkop Elgin Pinotage 2020
Elgin, South Africa
Spioenkop
Sourced from a combination of old and young vines on rocky shale soils, this is Elgin's best Pinotage. Aged in a surprisingly high 80% new wood, it's a racy, cool climate expression of the grape, with tangy red cherry and raspberry fruit, stony intensity, whole bunch spices and a hint of good reduction. Received 95 points from Tim Atkin.
LCBO #17450 | $58.00
Release date: February 2, 2023
Spioenkop
Sourced from a combination of old and young vines on rocky shale soils, this is Elgin's best Pinotage. Aged in a surprisingly high 80% new wood, it's a racy, cool climate expression of the grape, with tangy red cherry and raspberry fruit, stony intensity, whole bunch spices and a hint of good reduction. Received 95 points from Tim Atkin.
LCBO #17450 | $58.00
Release date: February 2, 2023
Gigondas La Cave Vacqueyras Beaumirail 2020
Rhône, France
Vintages Front Line Release
The 2020 Vacqueyras Beaumirail is also solid, with attractive red and black fruits and some leather and Provençal herb notes. This medium-bodied, forward, total charmer will drink nicely right out of the gate. Received 87-89 points by jebdunnuck.com.
LCBO #638650 | $27.95
Release date: January 7, 2023
Vintages Front Line Release
The 2020 Vacqueyras Beaumirail is also solid, with attractive red and black fruits and some leather and Provençal herb notes. This medium-bodied, forward, total charmer will drink nicely right out of the gate. Received 87-89 points by jebdunnuck.com.
LCBO #638650 | $27.95
Release date: January 7, 2023
Marques de Uros Selección Especial 2014
Ribera del Duero, Spain
This 2014 tastes like Spanish food, the flavors giving joyful pleasure and flavor detail that lives on with stubborn Spanish perseverance. It's the kind of unfettered length of flavor you might find in a great grand cru Burgundy, lasting here with a completely Iberian turn. Part of that is the sunny ripeness of hedonistically sweet fruit, floral, juicy and completely fresh. Part of it is the dark tones of spice, of anise and musk that brings up an appetite for game, perhaps wild duck braised with wild mushrooms. At once luscious and restrained, this is seductively delicious. Received 96 points by Wine & Spirits Magazine.
LCBO #26261 | $60.00
This 2014 tastes like Spanish food, the flavors giving joyful pleasure and flavor detail that lives on with stubborn Spanish perseverance. It's the kind of unfettered length of flavor you might find in a great grand cru Burgundy, lasting here with a completely Iberian turn. Part of that is the sunny ripeness of hedonistically sweet fruit, floral, juicy and completely fresh. Part of it is the dark tones of spice, of anise and musk that brings up an appetite for game, perhaps wild duck braised with wild mushrooms. At once luscious and restrained, this is seductively delicious. Received 96 points by Wine & Spirits Magazine.
LCBO #26261 | $60.00
Sol Rouge Petit Sirah 2017
California, USA
Vintages Front Line Release
Monumental concentration and great structure set up this full-bodied, tannin-laced wine for a long window of drinkability. A mélange of iron, black-pepper, grilled beef and blackberry flavors saturate the palate and linger a long time on the finish. Received 94 points by Wine Enthusiast.
LCBO #20699 | $79.00
Vintages Front Line Release
Monumental concentration and great structure set up this full-bodied, tannin-laced wine for a long window of drinkability. A mélange of iron, black-pepper, grilled beef and blackberry flavors saturate the palate and linger a long time on the finish. Received 94 points by Wine Enthusiast.
LCBO #20699 | $79.00
Château Saint-Nabor Côtes du Rhone Blanc 2020
Rhône, France
Vintages Front Line Release
A blend of 80% Roussanne with 10% apiece of Grenache Blanc and Ugni Blanc, this popular, easygoing wine delivers subtle floral notes, apricot and tropical fruit and a robust texture at a friendly price. A good choice for baked chicken breast or pork chops.
LCBO #485532 | $14.95
Vintages Front Line Release
A blend of 80% Roussanne with 10% apiece of Grenache Blanc and Ugni Blanc, this popular, easygoing wine delivers subtle floral notes, apricot and tropical fruit and a robust texture at a friendly price. A good choice for baked chicken breast or pork chops.
LCBO #485532 | $14.95
San Polino Helichrysum Brunello di Montalcino 2017
Tuscany, Italy
San Polino
Unique aromas of dried flowers and sandalwood with ripe black cherries. Breathtaking. It's full bodied yet rather agile and weightless with fine dusty tannins that float across the palate. Wonderfully done for this difficult vintage. Gorgeous and delectable now. From organically grown grapes. Received 96 points from James Suckling.
LCBO #25983 | $104.00
San Polino
Unique aromas of dried flowers and sandalwood with ripe black cherries. Breathtaking. It's full bodied yet rather agile and weightless with fine dusty tannins that float across the palate. Wonderfully done for this difficult vintage. Gorgeous and delectable now. From organically grown grapes. Received 96 points from James Suckling.
LCBO #25983 | $104.00
San Polino Riserva Brunello di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy
San Polino
From Tuscany in central Italy, Brunello enjoys a distinction as one of Italy's most favored wines. Brunello ages well and is great for collecting. The wine is bold, rich, and full-bodied. Red and black fruit assertively grace the nose and palate. Layered aromas and velvety tannins complement medium-high acidity. Consider decanting this wine to enjoy its full complexity. Received 97 points from James Suckling.
LCBO #26783 | $140.00
San Polino
From Tuscany in central Italy, Brunello enjoys a distinction as one of Italy's most favored wines. Brunello ages well and is great for collecting. The wine is bold, rich, and full-bodied. Red and black fruit assertively grace the nose and palate. Layered aromas and velvety tannins complement medium-high acidity. Consider decanting this wine to enjoy its full complexity. Received 97 points from James Suckling.
LCBO #26783 | $140.00
Padre & Co. Vermut Myrrha Blanco
Catalunya, Spain
Padre & Co.
Pale yellow in colour with a bright tone. Intense, spicy aromas greet the senses and envelop the nose with a mixture of floral, citrus and anise notes. On the palate a pleasant sweetness followed by a sense of fresh zestiness. The aftertaste is elegant and slightly tangy.
LCBO #25289 | $19.95
Padre & Co.
Pale yellow in colour with a bright tone. Intense, spicy aromas greet the senses and envelop the nose with a mixture of floral, citrus and anise notes. On the palate a pleasant sweetness followed by a sense of fresh zestiness. The aftertaste is elegant and slightly tangy.
LCBO #25289 | $19.95