I am not an expert, just a discerning wine lover or amateur de vin (as the French say), but everyone has a different palate, likes and dislikes so it must be understood that any of my recommendations are personal. I just hope that you find them useful or at the very least - interesting. I also hope you enjoy my photos. It is more fun sharing then keeping them backed up on a hard drive.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Big Full-Bodied Reds to Keep a Body Warm This Cool Spring

This weather had me back to reds this week. Luckily they were pleasing and good value as it allows me something to write about in compensation for the unseasonable cold. I had the LAN at a friend's birthday party last year so I picked it up and was happily not disappointed on my second try. The Gretzky Estates is one I have had numersous times since '09 and it is developing beautifully. I just went on the LCBO product search to make sure I could get more from the spectacular 2007 Niagara Cabernet Vintage.


WAYNE GRETZKY NO. 99 ESTATE SERIES - CABERNET/MERLOT - 2007 - $ 18.95

Chocolate, cassis, tobacco, slightly savoury. Rich and silky, nicely balanced. Developed deliciously as it decanted and opened up.

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=128652

http://www.gretzkyestateswines.com/


LAN RESERVA - RIOJA 2004 - SPAIN- $ 19.95

Strawberry, red plum toasty and slight vanilla and spiciness on the nose. Follows through...

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=42929

http://www.bodegaslan.com/en/los_vinos_LAN.htm

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  1. cono_surAugust 11, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Wow! We seem to have the same tastes in wine. :)

    Here's my review of #99's Cab/Merlot: http://goo.gl/Oyp0A

    I have the 2005 Lan Reserva in the cellar. Waiting until 2012-2013 to open it.

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