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Castillo De Monseran Garnacha 2010, Carinena

Amazing value- deep red/ to purple colour
-the smell is not fabulous- infact i even dislike the aroma.
But on taste you can really get the chocolate and the cassis, licorice
-this is a warm-by the fire wine- can definitely be standalone but i would like to enjoy this with charred meats or even a heavy chocolate dessert
-the taste is unexpected- very aromatic in a bad way but the taste is great
-similr tot he taste- not a great starting taste but a great finish
-medium to full, medium tannins
-very dry round finish- great finish,
-I would DEFINITELY repurchase as both a weekday and weekend wi

Kunde Magnolia Lane Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Sonoma Valley

New World LCBO 1/8
-good, would not purchase

Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma County

New World LCBO 2/8
-good really light- balanced but would not purchase

Ruffino Lodola Nuova Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2008

LCBO old world wine appreciation- italy
-This wine made me angry- didn't like it at all
-Other ppl in the room seemed to really enjoy it- i think it might be a very complex wine. would definitely benefit from age and decanting for a long time
-light red colour, aroma of fig, wood, wet earth, woodchips.
-this is definitely a meal wine- gamey red meat
-too complex and heavy for me
I would never buy this.
Wouldn't want to finish a glass placed in front of me.

Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2009, Mendoza

LCBO Wine Appreciation -South America 6/8

-very distinct, coffee smell
-aromatic, blueberry, black cheery
-dry
-very good value

-would definitely repurchase!
delicious

La Crema Pinot Noir 2010, Sonoma Coast

New World LCBO4/8
with violent swirl tastes like burnt marshmallow- the caramelized part of it.
-woody smell, tart red fruit and oak on the nose
-very light-distinctly a pinot noir
-well balanced, bit of barnyard

-balanced but not really my style. food, not great value

Folie À Deux Zinfandel 2008, Amador County

New World LCBO 5/8
-stewed fruit reduction
-smells a bit like a port
-very dry
tannin! (too much for my taste- woudl require breathing
-balanced, complex, i do really like the dry finish,
-cigar

would pair well with charred stea, roast with a strawberry reduction/balsamic glaze, sauce.

-grows on the palate as it breathes.

-would rather find a more delicate wine from france than this. but not bad.

Caliterra Tributo Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Algarrobo Block, Leyda Valley

LCBO Wine Appreciation -South America 2/8

-very distinctive sweetgrass smell
-would not purchase- not my style- but it seemed like a crowdpleaser

Mas Des Aveylans Syrah Cuvée Prestige 2005, Vin De Pays D'oc (Château Des Aveylans)

paid 21$ at independent Wine store in Vancouver.

A well balanced, quite weak syrah.
As in, it doesn't taste like a syrah.
Good, would not purchase again- it was good, just not good value.

Codorníu Selección Raventós Brut Cava, Traditional Method, Do

LCBO old world wine tasting -Spain
great value- alternative to a celebratory champagne
-slow lazy bubbles- sprtizy on tongue,
-green apple, yeast, citrus
-fresh light and crisp
-refreshing, nice acidity

-would buy if a sparkling wine or champagne were necessary but tight on $