Alma Negra Mendoza 2013

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A. Bartholomaus & E. Catena Alma Negra Mendoza 2013

Deep purple color. Aromas of black berries, smoke, spices, tree bark, coffee and cedar wood. Concentrated, round on the palate with chocolate, dark berries, spices and oak flavors. If you still have the opportunity to grill some steak on the BBQ, that’s a good wine to pair with it! Good (87)

Made of Malbec (85%) and Bonarda (15%). Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 19,95$ (Code SAQ : 11156895)

Producer’s website : ernestocatenavineyards.com

Proposed by : reserve-selection.com

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Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana 2008

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Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana 2008

Dark garnet color. Powerful nose of black berries, smoke, earth, spices and oak notes. It’s deep and complex. Silky mouthfeel that completely coats the palate with its fruit flavors, spices, rich oak notes, but balanced and fine with is impressive. So long and tasty finish. An iron fist in a velvet glove. Superb (92)

From a 375ml bottle. Made of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Individual fermentation of grape varieties in small oak barrels. After the wine is blended, it is aged 12 months in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

The 2012 vintage is currently available at the SAQ (Code SAQ : 10547245)

Marchesi Antonori’s website : antinori.it

Represented in Québec by : markanthony.com

Weingut Pittnauer Zweigelt Heideboden 2013

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Weingut Pittnauer Zweigelt Heideboden 2013

Medium dark ruby color. Nose of small sweet berries, spices and a nice green note. Silky on the palate, light but not thin with pretty fruity flavors, fine spices and a mouthwatering acidity (and ignite thirst!). Just enough long, fresh, original and tasty, why should I ask for more ? Very good (89)

Mado of Zweigelt. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 20,30$ (Code SAQ : 12677115)

Producer’s website: weingut-pittnauer.at

Represented in Québec by: rezin.com

Les Deux Clochers Saint-Pourçain 2013

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Les Deux Clochers Saint-Pourçain 2013

Light ruby color. Aromas of crushed strawberries and field berries. Fresh and inviting. Lively and fresh with its flavors of red berries and clay notes, then a finish with fine spices bright it up a little. Medium long, but it’s so enjoyable, exactly what I did ! Bien+ (88)

Made of Gamay (75%) and Pinot Noir (25%). Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 14,50$ (Code SAQ : 00895953)

Producer’s website : vignerons-saintpourcain.com

Represented in Québec by : oeno.ca

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Domaine Thymiopoulos Xinomavro Nature Naoussa 2013

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Domaine Thymiopoulos Xinomavro Nature Naoussa 2013

Garnet color. Aromas of earth, clay, red berries and sweet spices. Have some “fizz” at bottle opening and the “nature” does shows (slightly funky without being bretts) with sweet cranberries, red berries, spices and good acidity level. Long finish with a touch of heat from the alcohol. Good+ (88)

Made of 100% Xinomavro. Aged 6 months in 500-600L cask. Bottled without filtration and no sulfur added. Alcohol level of 13%

Available in private import through: oenopole.ca

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J.L. Chave Côtes-du-Rhône Mon Coeur 2013

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J.L. Chave Côtes-du-Rhône Mon Coeur 2013

Dark red cherry color. Aromas of heated spices, fruit notes, rocks and black licorice. Flavors are mouth coating with enjoyable red and blackberry jam, warm spices and a fresh finish. Well made (88)

Made of Syrah (60%) and Grenache (40%) from vineyards in Visan, Buisson, Vinsobres and Estézargues. Did not find any information about the ageing process of the wine. Alcohol level of 14,5%

Available at the SAQ for 22,25$ (Code SAQ : 10330433)

JL Chave website : domainejlchave.fr

Proposed by during one of their event : reserve-selection.com

Parés Baltà Cava Brut

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Parés Baltà Cava Brut

Light gold color with fine bubbles. Not very intense on the palate, it still shows lemon notes with limestone minerality and green apples flavors. Good acidity level and length that brings up the rather thin mid palate. Not very complex, but fresh with an high drinkability level ! Among the best bubbly in that price range. Good+ (88)

Made of Parellada (58%), Macabeo (25%), Xarel·lo (17%). First fermentation in stainless tnaks then second fermentation in bottle following the traditional method. Aged up to 18 months in bottle before release. Alcohol level of 11,5%

Available at the for 17,45$ (Code SAQ : 10896365)

Producer’s website : paresbalta.com

Represented in Québec by : trialto.com

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Coelus Joven Rioja 2014

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Coelus Joven Rioja 2014

Translucid and bright ruby color. Beautiful aromas of red berries, spices and aromatic herbs. May seems simple, but still is pretty. Even more charming on the palate! Fresh, tasty and satisfying. Perfect wine for those who just to have a glass of wine and enjoy it rather than analyzing the drink!

Made of Tempranillo. Aged in stainless tanks after a carbonic maceration. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 11,35$ (Code SAQ : 12699091)

Producer’s website : grupoyllera.com

Represented in Québec by : valmonti.net

Argiano Rosso di Montalcino 2013

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Argiano Rosso di Montalcino 2013

Light and translucid garnet color. A little green at first, aromas of cherries and clay will come with air. Chewiness and good acidity level pairs with Morello cherries, small red berries on a short finish. Still, I like that lighter style very food friendly. Good+ (88)

Made of 100% Sangiovese. Aged in one year old French oak barrels and Slovenian oak cask. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 24,40$ (Code SAQ : 10252869)

Producer’s website : argiano.net

Presented by at an event : trialto.com

Cosme Palacio Rioja 2011

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Cosme Palacio Rioja 2011

Dark red cherry color. Nose where oak leads the way with aromas of coffee, vanilla, caramel and spices notes. More expressive with air. Quite harsh at first on the palate at bottle opening, air will be of a good use here too. Then flavors of blueberries, mulberries, spices, cappuccino and vanilla. Good acidity level and ended with a silky mouthfeel. Long and tasty finish. Good+ (88)

Made of Tempranillo. Aged 13 months in new oak barrels, then 9 months in bottle prior to being released. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 18,85$ (Code SAQ :  00237834)

Producer’s website: bodegaspalacio.com

Represented in Québec by : importation-epicurienne.com

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