Chevalier de Dyonis Pinot Noir Dealu Mare 2014

Chevalier de Dyonis Pinot Noir Dealu Mare 2014

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Chevalier de Dyonis Pinot Noir Dealu Mare 2014

Very light ruby color. Subtle nose of cherries and strawberry fruit, then earth and spices notes. Very light on the palate on the first sips, it narrowed over time on a rustic finish, helping filling the mid-palate that was a little thin. Still, this is enjoyable and fresh. We have to remeber that 10$ Pinot is hard to find! Good (87)

Made of 70 % Pinot noir and 30 % Merlot. Alcohol level of 13% 

Available in SAQ stores for 10,95$ (Code SAQ : 00554139)

Made from purchase grapes in Romania by: serve.ro

Represented in Québec by Univins: univins.ca

Quinta do Vale Da Perdiz Cistus Douro 2014

Quinta do Vale Da Perdiz Cistus Douro 2014

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Quinta do Vale Da Perdiz Cistus Douro 2014

Purple colored. Nose of dark berries, spices, smoke and mint. Velvety on the palate with flavors of black berries, spices and earth, avoids any heavyness but still shows some backbone. Pecfect week day wine! Good+ (88)

Made of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroc. Mostly aged in stainless tanks, but 20% of the wine sees oak. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 13,05$ (Code SAQ : 10841161)

Quinta do Vale Da Perdiz’s website: qvp.pt

Represented in Québec by LBV International: lbvinternational.com

Sirius Bordeaux 2012

Sirius Bordeaux 2012

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Sirius Bordeaux 2012

Dark cherry color. Nose of smoke, black berries, some leather, all in the classic Bordeaux perfume spirit. Good showing on the palat with a spicy and biting finish, but drinks pretty well being not too heavy nor too light with just enough strenght to pair well with many types of dishes. This one did passed the test of fast drinking bottles as it went down quickly! Good+ (88)

Made of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet-Sauvignon. Aged 12 months in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 14,55$ (Code SAQ : 00223537)

Sirius is a win from the Sichel family: sichel.fr

Sample proposed by la Société de vins fins: sdvf.ca

Adega de Penalva Vinho Bianco Dao 2014

Adega de Penalva Vinho Bianco Dao 2014

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Adega de Penalva Vinho Bianco Dao 2014

Very lightly colored, almost clear. Nose of lemon, honey, flowers and green notes. Flavorful, balanced and medium long on the palate, offers an acidity level barely present with flavors of lemon, honey and flowers, the same as detected on the nose. Good summer wine. Good (87)

Available at the SAQ for 12,45$ (Code SAQ : 12728904)

Adega de Penalva’s website : adegapenalva.com

Represented in Québec by La QV : laqv.ca

Vina Alarba Grenache Vieilles Vignes Catalayud 2013

Vina Alarba Grenache Vieilles Vignes Catalayud 2013

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Vina Alarba Grenache Vieilles Vignes Catalayud 2013

Purple color. Nose of smoke, black berries, plums, warm spices and oak. Silky and charming on the palate with its pastries notes, vanilla, chocolate, fruit, spices and oak flavors. Will pair well with the brother-in-law or a juicy steak. Good (87)

Made of  100% Grenache. Aged in tanks then 2 months in French oak barrels prior bottling. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 15,30$ (Code SAQ : 10856857)

Bodegas y Vinedos del Jalon website’s, producer Vina Alarba wines : castillodemaluenda.com

Sample proposed by la Société de vins fins : sdvf.ca

Château La Lieue Coteau Varois en Provence 2014

Château La Lieue Coteaux Varois en Provence 2014

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Château La Lieue Coteaux Varois en Provence 2014

Red cherry color. Nose of mixed aromas of fruit, pepper, earth and herbs. Soft and sappy with its berry falvors, aromatic herbs and spices. Good acidity level and the finish is lasting more than most wines from that price range. An… organic deal! Good+ (88)

Certified Organic. Made of 35% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 15% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 15% Carignan. Aged on lees in concrete tanks. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 14,90$ (Code SAQ : 00605287)

Represented in Québec by les Vins Balthazard: vinsbalthazard.com

Château Cailleteau-Bergeron Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux 2014

Château Cailleteau-Bergeron Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux 2014

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Château Cailleteau-Bergeron Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux 2014

Lightly colored with green hue. Nose of grass, grape fruit, fresh and very “spring” season like with its flower notes. Follows on the palate with about the same flavors and despite the medium acidity level, this wine does have some freshness to it. Will be at its best paired with cheeses of a meal with white meat. Good+ (88)

Made of  Sauvignon Blanc (70%) and Sauvignon Gris (30%). Aged in stainless tanls. Alcohol level of 13% 

Available at the SAQ for 16,65$ (Code SAQ : 10863281)

Their website: cailleteau-bergeron.com

Represented in Québec by la Société de Vins Fins: sdvf.ca

Ventisquero Yali Wild Swan Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2014

Ventisquero Yali Wild Swan Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2014

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Ventisquero Yali Wild Swan Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2014

Dark color with purple hue. Nose of black berries, spices and oak notes. Medium bodied with a present rustic twist on the palate with fruit, spices and oak flavors. Quite dense for the price, perfect to go with your grilled dishes on this upcoming and the awaited BBQ season! Good (87)

Made of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah. Aged 4 months in oak barrels . Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 11,00$ (Code SAQ : 12525437)

Yali brand website: yali.cl

Producer’s website, Ventisquero : ventisquero.com

Both names are represented in Québec by Univins : univins.ca

Bodegas Murviedro Agarena Utiel-Requena 2014

Bodegas Murviedro Agarena Utiel-Requena 2014

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Bodegas Murviedro Agarena Utiel-Requena 2014

Dark cherry color. Nose of black fruits, nutmeg, smoke and wet earth. Flavors of black berries, spices, smoke, earth and raisins. Very affordable! Good (87)

Made of 70% Tempranillo, 30% Cabernet-Sauvignon. Aged in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 10,10$ (Code SAQ : 00620674)

Bodegas Murviedro’s website: murviedro.es

Sample proposed by la Société de vins fins: sdvf.ca

Jean-Noël Bousquet Terre à Terre Corbières 2014

Jean-Noël Bousquet Terre à Terre Corbières 2014

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Jean-Noël Bousquet Terre à Terre Corbières 2014 

Ruby with purple hue. Nose of black berries, lots of spices with green notes. Medium concentration on the palate with fruit flavors, spices, herbs, leather and a little heat from the alcohol. Pretty good for the price! Good (87)

Made of  60% Syrah, 20% Carignan, 20% Grenache. Aged in tanks. Alcohol level of 13,2% 

Available at the SAQ for 11,05$ (Code SAQ : 11374391)

More info about  les vignobles de Jean-Noël Bousquet: vignobles-bousquet

Sample proposed by la Société de vins fins: sdvf.ca