Lavradores de Feitoria Tinto Douro 2013

Lavradores de Feitoria Tinto Douro 2013

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Lavradores de Feitoria Tinto Douro 2013

Dark colored with purple hue. The wine shows aromas where the warm Portuguese climate can be feel, without any jammy cooked notes, rather being on nice black berries and spices notes. Chewy on the palate with medium softness, this would pair well with red meat dishes! Then flavors of black berries, spices and just a touch of flowers, this is tasty and is a steal at that price. Good+ (88)

Blend of Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional and Tinta Barroca. Fermented and aged in tanks. Alcohol level of 13% 

Available at the SAQ for 14,80$ (Code SAQ : 11076764)

Lavradores de Feitoria’s website: lavradoresdefeitoria.pt

Sample proposed by Trialto: trialto.com

Campobarro Tempranillo Ribera del Guadiana 2015

Campobarro Tempranillo Ribera del Guadiana 2015

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Campobarro Tempranillo Ribera del Guadiana 2015

Dark color with purple hue. Nose of black berries, sweet spices, vanilla, earth and light green notes. Medium structure on the palate with flavors of vanilla ice cream, small berry cake and a light bitterness on the finish. This is pretty good for the price. Good+ (88)

Made of 100% tempranillo. Alcohol level 14%

Available in SAQ stores for 10,85$ (Code SAQ : 10357994)

Bodegas San Marcos: bodegasanmarcos.com

Represented in Québec by Bénédictus: benedictus.ca

Les Deux Clochers Saint-Pourçain 2014

Les Deux Clochers Saint-Pourçain 2014

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Les Deux Clochers Saint-Pourçain 2014

Medium dark ruby color. Nose of red fruits like strawberries, raspberries and just a hint of rhubarb and peppery spices. On the palate, it’s all about fruit. Might sounds like a “cliché”, but is so good and easy drinking. No razor-sharp acidity, no heavyness, slightly rustic on the finish that brings up a touch or seriousness, otherwise it would be too fun to enjoy with restraint! Among my favorite wines of that specific style, since a few vintages already. Good+ (88) 

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

Available in SAQ stores for 15,00$ (Code SAQ : 00895953)

The producer website: vignerons-saintpourcain.com

They are represented in Québec by Sélections Oeno: oeno.ca

Les Deux Clochers Saint-Pourçain 2014

Weingut Stadt Krems Grüner Veltliner Kremstal Austria 2015

Weingut Stadt Krems Grüner Veltliner Kremstal Austria 2015

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Weingut Stadt Krems Grüner Veltliner Kremstal Austria 2015

Pale straw color. Nose with lemon, saltiness, slighty green, also have rocky notes and lots of freshness! The acidity on the palate brings a biting twist to the wine, the the flavors of lime, green apples, it’s bright yet approachable and the salty and green side are still there, but I like it! With that type of wine, who would want this summer to end… Good+ (88)

Made of Grüner Veltliner. Aged in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 12% 

Available in SAQ stores for 15,45$ (Code SAQ : 00532440)

The producer’s website: weingutstadtkrems.at

Dépôt des bières et vins Inc. Est est l’agence qui importe les produits de Stadt Krems au Québec : dbvins.ca

Velenosi Il Brecciarolo Rosso Piceno DOC Superiore 2013

Velenosi Il Brecciarolo Rosso Piceno DOC Superiore 2013

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Velenosi Il Brecciarolo Rosso Piceno DOC Superiore 2013

Medium dark purple color. Nose of black berries, a good load of spices, black earth and a hint of cedar wood. Even if the spices notes are quite bold on the palate, the berry flavors paired with the wine structure and silky tannins are not stopping the wine to clearly be enjoyable. Great wine to pair with food due to its acididity level on the finish. Good+ (88)

Made of 70% Montepulciano and 30% Sangiovese. Aged in one year old oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5% 

Available in SAQ stores for 15,85$ (Code SAQ : 10542647)

Velenosi’s website : velenosivini.com

Represented in Québec by Montalvin: montalvin.com

 

Doudet Naudin Pinot Noir 2014

Doudet Naudin Pinot Noir 2014

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Doudet Naudin Pinot Noir 2014

From a recent SAQ Cellier release, I was curious to have this pinot noir produced by Doudet Naudin and sold at a more than fair price, especially for a wine of that grape variety made in France…

Classic pinot light ruby color. Aromas and flavors are about the same with red fruit, berries, earth and spices. There is some acidity, a touch of bitterness, but more importantly, this wine is true to its variety. Might not have a lot of depth, but is enjoyable without being easy or too sweet. Well made. Good+ (88)

Made of pinot noir grapes coming from the la Vallée de l’Aude near les Pyrénées. Aged in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 16,95$ (Code SAQ : 12898823)

Doudet Naudin’s website: doudetnaudin.com

Divin Paradis is the agency representig them in Québec: divinparadis.com

Boschendal The Pavillion Chenin Blanc 2015

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Boschendal The Pavillion Chenin Blanc 2015

Lightly colored. This wine from South African Western Cape region offers a nose of lemon, green apples, herbs, sea breeze and some flower notes. Fresh on the palate with a good acidity, then the crisp apples flavor kicks in with lemon and salty water making this wine enjoyable and interresting, especially at that price! Very good QPR. Good+ (88)

Made of 95% Chenin Blanc and 5% Viognier. Aged on lees in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 11,55$ (Code SAQ : 12698944)

Boschendal’s website: http://www.boschendal.com/

Vinicolor is the agency representing Boschendal in Québec: http://www.vinicolor.ca/

Clos du Moulin Bergerac 2012

Clos du Moulin Bergerac 2012

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Clos du Moulin Bergerac 2012

Medium garnet color. Nose of wild berries, plum, spices and smoke. Silky on the palate, the wine show more grip on the finish with spices and some green notes. Tasty but not heavy at all, this will pair from meat dishes in sauce to grilled food. Certified organic too! This is a very good buy. Good+ (88) 

Made of 65 % Merlot and 35 % Cabernet-sauvignon. Certified Organic. Aged in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Just came in in SAQ stores and is sold for 15,95$ (Code SAQ : 12859728)

They are represented in Québec by Agence Boires: agenceboires.com

Clos du Moulin Bergerac 2012

Donna Laura Ali Sangiovese Toscana 2014

Donna Laura Ali Sangiovese Toscana 2014

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Donna Laura Ali Sangiovese Toscana 2014

Dense ruby color. Nose of red berries, spices, earth and flowers, it’s fresh and inviting. Good acidity on the palate with slightly sour red berry flavors (cranberries, cherries), sweet spices and a touch of earth. This is the kind of wine that successfully delivers great pairing during meals, especially at that price! Very good (89)

Made of 100% Sangiovese. Aged 12 months in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

CUrrentrly available on pre-order from the SAQ’s website, but will be sold in store beginning August 11th for 15,15$ (Code SAQ : 12898305)

Donna Laura’s website: donnalaurawines.com

L’Enoteca di Moreno De Marchi is the agency that represents them in Quebec: lenoteca.ca

Ijalba Genoli Rioja 2015

Ijalba Genoli Rioja 2015

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Ijalba Genoli Rioja 2015

Lightly colored with freen hue. Fresh on the nose with lemon, minerality, some saltyness and herbs. Medium concentration on the palate, finesse is leading with lemon, fresness, mineral and a good finish lenght. Good (87) 

Made of 100% Viura. Aged in tanks. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 15,95$ (Code SAQ : 00883033)

Viña Ijalba’s website: ijalba.com

Represented in Québec by Charton Hobbs: chartonhobbs.com