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Oh dear... is it a California Cab or Pinot that Brad likes?
California, Canada and a touch of European Flair— Spain & Italy Revisited
ORDERING MADE EASY! WHAT TO ORDER Read the description or use the profile chart for each wine to help you make your selections. The profile chart features a variety of symbols; consult the legend below to discover which symbols best suit your palate. THERE ARE FIVE WAYS TO ORDER • Order online. Go to opim.ca , sign in and select Show Details or Quick Order. • Email opim@opim.ca with your selection. • Call 1-800-361-9421. • Fax your order to 514-481-9699. • Mail your order in the envelope provided. THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO REDEEM YOUR COUPON From the same Cellar Offering… • Order a case of wine and choose your free case from the coupon wines listed on the back cover. OR • Order two cases of wine and receive $75 off your order. Restrictions: Coupons are non-transferrable and cannot be exchanged for cash. See coupon for full details Exclusions: Opimian Select and Founders’ Choice Programs. DELIVERY It takes time! The wines on this Cellar Offering are not yet in Canada. When the wine arrives at your local liquor store or distribution center, you will receive a Pick Up Notice with the specified date (the Release Date) and your pick up location. You can follow the status of your shipment at opim.ca. Expected arrival at a Canadian Port is End of October, 2013. Release dates are dependent upon actual arrival dates, distance from port of entry to liquor board, and processing time required by each liquor board. LET US HELP YOU! Contact us at 1-800-361-9421 or email us at opim@opim.ca After 40 years of supplying our members with the best wines, we too still ask ourselves, “California Cab or Pinot?” With so many fulfilling the art of winemaking, it makes our decision deliciously harder! 1960s American pop-artist Roy Lichtenstein inspired our cover, along with the Californian winemakers in this cellar offering. Join us as we celebrate American pop art and dip into a palette of delicious California wines complemented with wines from Ontario and a revisit to Spain and Italy.
CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE • Methods of Payment: Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or by cheque payable to Opimian. • Prices include all applicable federal and provincial mark ups and taxes, including GST/HST #105 233 219 and QST #1000640430. • A valid 2013 membership card is required to order and pick up. • Bottle prices are for reference only. All orders are by the case, with no minimum required. • Last day to order from this Cellar Offering: July 1, 2013.
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Examples Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, many reds Some New World varietals, some reds Champagne, Sparklers, Rosés, few reds Mosel, some Alsace, Anjou Semi-sweet Bordeaux, some sherry Kabinett German, Late Harvest, Alsace Spätlese German, Sweet Loire, Port, Dessert Muscat Auslese, Beerenauslese Icewines, Sauternes, Barsac, dessert wines, Port Icewines, Sauternes, Barsac, dessert wines, Port Speciality sweet wines, Trockenbeerenauslese
CELLAR OFFERING 219 California, Canada and a touch of European Flair Spain & ltaly Revisited
Opimian’s Wine Consultant Jane Masters MW is a graduate of Bordeaux’s famous Institut d’Oenologie and was elected to the Institute of Masters of Wine in 1997. Fluent in French and English, Jane is currently a member of the Council of the Institute of Masters of Wine, regularly speaks at industry seminars and is a Panel Chair for the International Wine Challenge.
This is a great offering with wines from North America and regions of Spain, with a few Tuscan wines for good measure. Burgess Cellars made excellent wines in 2009, which are now starting to show really good complexity and depth. Vinoselección in Madrid has come up with great wines from Spain including two sherries; look out for wines from the Ribera del Duero region in particular. Despite difficulties with the economy in Spain, producers are as determined as ever to produce top quality wines. In this cellar offering we are pleased to introduce a new producer from Tuscany, Cinciano, set in the Chianti Classico region with views overlooking the valley and San Gimignano. 33ha of Sangiovese vineyards are set in the rolling hills with olive groves and cypress trees – a truly Tuscan terroir.
Wente Vineyards p. 6
Kautz Family Vineyards p. 12
Burgess Cellars p. 4
Wine Trees p. 17
Mountain View Vintners p. 14
Pelee Island Winery p. 19
Cinciano p. 26
Vinoselección p. 21
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many Californian wineries which buy-in grapes, Tom Burgess, Burgess Cellars Unlike founder of Burgess Cellars, believes in the concept of terroir and that the varietals must match the vineyard’s soil composition, sun and wind exposure and overall micro-climate. The 2009 harvest in Napa Valley was Howell Mountain, relatively smooth with a mild summer and steady weather. A pair of strong storms hit in October, but had little impact on the majority of the grapes, Napa Valley as they had already been harvested. Burgess Cellars has produced some
California
excellent wines in 2009 which are showing really well now.
Steve, Jim and patriarch Tom Burgess are pictured here at the winery’s hillside Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard. Steve, second generation vintner, has been working at the winery since 2005.
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7200 $35.17
$211.00
7201 $37.83
$227.00
7202 $49.33
$296.00
Burgess Syrah, Napa Valley, Estate Vineyards, 2009 The Burgess Cellars Syrah 2009 is intense in colour with mellow dark fruit aromas. The palate is concentrated with flavours of smoke, dark fruits and good tannins with great depth and balanced acidity. Burgess Cellars grows Syrah in two locations, on the eastern side of Howell Mountain, on volcanic soils benefitting from the early morning sun, and at the Triere Vineyard, south of the town of Yountville in the Oak Knoll District, where the cooling influence of San Francisco Bay is more pronounced. The wine was aged 40% in French oak and 60% in American oak barrels.
Burgess Merlot, Napa Valley, Triere Estate Vineyard, 2009 This wine is produced from 100% Merlot grown on the hillside of the Triere Vineyard in the Oak Knoll District, south of Yountville. The grapes were picked before the rain hit due to the vines’ north-south orientation. This allows them to capture both morning and afternoon sun and to ripen earlier than those on the valley floor. Cultivated on gravelly benchland, Yolo clay loam and Esparto loam, the mild stable temperatures allowed full flavour and phenolic development in 2009. The wine has intense berry fruits, cassis, smoke and herbs which are perfectly complemented by a hint of vanilla. The palate is rich and complex with layers of flavour and great finesse ending on notes of chocolate and cherries.
Burgess Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Estate Vineyards, 2009 A deliciously mellow nose with spicy flavours of nutmeg and cedar, complement rich dark fruits. On the palate, the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon from Burgess Cellars is soft and rich with fine texture, ripe tannins and a long finish. Cabernet Sauvignon was blended with a small proportion of Merlot and Malbec. The grapes were cultivated on both the western side close to the winery and the eastern side of Howell Mountain, achieving full maturity and harvested before the October rain.
Syrah Dark fruits, smoky Concentrated, good acidity 18° C 2013-2020, M6 D8 Grilled rack of lamb with heirloom potato salad and Syrah-braised cipollini onions
Merlot Cassis, berry fruits, herbs, vanilla Layers of flavour, complex, cherry, chocolate 18° C 2013-2020, M6 D8 Asian 10-spice duck with red currantinfused demi-glace
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec Nutmeg, allspice, cedar, dark fruits Ripe fruits, fine texture 18° C 2013-2020, M6 D8 Slow-roasted Dijon-crusted beef tenderloin This steep Burgess Estate hillside vineyard is located off famous Ink Grade Road, and is on the eastern side of Howell Mountain. It comprises 32 acres planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Syrah, Petit Verdot and Malbec.
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Wente Vineyards Livermore Wente Vineyards in the Livermore Valley was founded over 125 years ago, making it the country’s oldest continuously operated familyowned winery. The Wente family is also grape grower in other areas of California. Michael Parr, VP International Sales, has sourced wines from producers throughout the Golden State.
Since 1983, Castoro Cellars has been making some of the best wines on the Central Coast. The estate grown vineyards, located on the east and west sides of the Paso Robles wine appellation, are sustainably and organically farmed, yielding some of the highest quality fruit in the area.
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7203
Raywood Vineyards Chardonnay, Central Coast, 2012
Chardonnay
7219
Free case CHOICE for this Cellar Offering
Restrained, white fruits
A restrained rather than explosive style of Californian Chardonnay, the Raywood Vineyards wine has nice, fresh white fruits and a broad structure, making it very approachable and a good food wine. A touch of oak and the very slightest hint adds length to the palate.
Medium-bodied, fresh fruits, [00]
Raywood Vineyards Merlot, Central Coast, 2011
Merlot
Free case CHOICE for this Cellar Offering
Spicy undergrowth
The Raywood label was created by Niels and Bimmer Udsen to produce a range of wines that exemplify the varietal and the region. The name comes from the Raywood Ash trees which are present on the Udsen’s property on California’s Central Coast. Selective lots are sourced within the region by winemaker Tom Myers, principally from organic and sustainably grown grapes.
Cherry flavours, juicy acidity
$17.17
6° C 2013-2015, M8 D9 Salmon fish cakes
$103.00 COUPON
7204 7220 $17.17
$103.00
18° C 2013-2015, M8 D9 Pasta with Sicilian pork and sausage ragù
COUPON
7205 $17.17
Raywood Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast, 2012 Deep plum in colour, the Raywood Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon has a spicy, tobacco aroma. Aged in oak, it has a soft juicy attack on the palate with fresh flavour and depth. The tannins are soft and the oak is perfectly integrated, producing a finely balanced wine.
$216.00
Fruit, soft tannins, balanced 18° C
Veal scaloppini with spicy tomato and caper sauce
Castoro Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir, Whale Rock Vineyard, Estate Grown, Paso Robles, 2011 Specially selected to commemorate Opimian’s 40th Anniversary
$36.00
Tobacco, spice
2013-2015, M8 D9
$103.00
7206
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir vines are cultivated in the Whale Rock vineyard. It is named as such due to the high level of Whale fossils found in the field. The Pinot Noir was harvested and fermented in small lots. Aged for seven months in French and American oak, only the best barrels were used in the final blend. Castoro’s Whale Rock and Cobble Creek vineyards are both farmed organically. For owners Niels and Bimmer Udsen, both outdoor enthusiasts who grew up in Denmark, stewardship of the environment is a priority. They are in the process of transitioning all their vineyards to organic farming.
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Pinot Noir Earthy fruits Cherries, raspberries 16° C 2013-2015, M8 D9 Pan-seared duck breast with cherry-Pinot Noir sauce
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7207 $21.00
$126.00
7208 $25.50
$153.00
7209 $25.50
$153.00
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Castoro Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Grown, Paso Robles, 2012 Paso Robles sits in the eastern foothills of the Santa Lucia coastal range and is known for its thermal springs. Indeed, the Salinan Indians lived in the area thousands of years ago and knew this area as the “Hot Springs”. The Sauvignon Blanc has attractive floral aromas. The grapes were grown on Castoro’s Dos Viñas vineyard which lies in the foothills facing south towards Paso Robles.
Castoro Cellars Zinfandel, Estate Grown, Paso Robles, 2011 More than 40 different grape varieties can be found in the region around Paso Robles, ranging from Spanish to Italian, Bordeaux to Rhône, but the area’s heritage variety has got to be Zinfandel. The Castoro Cellars Zinfandel 2011 was a little bit closed on the nose at the time of tasting, but had a soft succulent palate bursting with flavours of black fruits, violets and vanilla. The majority of the grapes come from Castoro’s own vineyards with some sourced from nearby growers in Templeton. 7% of Petite Syrah from Shell Creek was also added for depth and colour, and the wine subsequently aged in American oak for 10 months.
Castoro Cellars Merlot, Estate Grown, Paso Robles, 2011 While many parts of California had a difficult harvest in 2011, Paso Robles was not badly affected by the rain. The Santa Lucia Mountains shielded the region from cool, damp conditions influenced by the Pacific Ocean so summer was fairly ideal, warm and sunny. Deep in colour, the Castoro Cellars Estate Merlot 2011 is 100% Merlot with cooked berry fruit compote and vanilla aromas. Soft and rich on the palate, it is succulent and juicy leading to herbal and floral flavours. It was aged in French oak for 14 months with fine tannins and a lingering bitter cherry finish.
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Sauvignon Blanc Floral Gooseberry, floral, [00] 6° C 2013-2014, M9 D9 Butter sautéed sea scallops with parsley and garlic
Zinfandel, Petite Syrah Restrained Black fruits, violets, vanilla 18° C 2013-2017, M6 D8 Turkey tenderloin with cranberry-shallot sauce
Merlot Cooked berry fruits, vanilla Floral, herbs, bitter cherry 18° C 2013-2017, M6 D8 Penne with roasted vegetables, tomatoes and basil
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7210 $25.50
$153.00
7211 $36.00
$216.00
7212 $36.00
$216.00
Castoro Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown, Paso Robles, 2011
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Cassis and brambly fruit aromas lead to a structured wine with great elegance and balance. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with 14% Petit Verdot, it was aged for 20 months in American and French oak barrels giving it lots of cedary flavours and fine tannins, although the oak is not overly dominant. Very pleasant to drink now, it will complement a variety of meat dishes and will continue to develop more complexity over the coming years.
Castoro Cellars Reserve Viognier, Estate Grown, Paso Robles, 2012
Brambly fruits Structured, cedar 18° C 2013-2018, M6 D8 Grilled sausage with mixed-pepper compote
Viognier
It is difficult to imagine that in the late 1960s just 16ha of this Rhône grape variety remained in the world! Since then, the Viognier has had a remarkable renaissance. It is now planted in France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Chile, Argentina and New Zealand, amongst others, and is extremely popular in Paso Robles. With appealing peachy fruits, toasted hazelnuts and vanilla aromas, the Castoro Cellars Reserve Viognier 2012 has a rich palate with good acidity and honeyed flavours.
Castoro Cellars Reserve Zinfusion, Estate Grown, Paso Robles, 2011
Peaches, hazelnuts, vanilla Rich, honey, [00] 6° C 2013-2015, M8 D9 Macadamia chicken with orange-ginger sauce and coconut pilaf
Primitivo, Zinfandel, Petite Syrah
A serious style of Zinfandel with chocolate and leather aromas, it was aged for six months in American and French oak and has a soft, round palate with firm tannins on the finish. As the name suggests, this is a blend of selected Zinfandel vineyards; Cobble Creek, Whale Rock and Shell Creek. Each of the vineyards produce intense fruit due to their locations and the skill of the growers.
Chocolate, leather Medium-bodied, firm tannins 18° C 2013-2015, M8 D9 Grilled garlic and rosemary rib-eye steak
On 375 acres situated in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley, the Hook & Ladder vineyards produce cool climate grapes widely recognized as some of the finest in the world.
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7213
Castoro Cellars Reserve Syrah, Estate Grown, Paso Robles, 2010
$36.17
A warm style of Syrah, intense and brightly coloured with mellow aromas of vanilla, berry fruits and crème brûlée, this wine has instant appeal with black cherry and herbal flavours. It is concentrated, lush and well-balanced. Having spent 10 months in French and American barrels, the oak is perfectly integrated with the fruit.
$217.00
Syrah Mellow, vanilla, berry fruits Black cherries, herbs 18° C 2013-2020, M6 D8 Roasted venison loin with mushroom confit
7214 $42.67
$256.00
7215 $41.33
$248.00
7216 $36.00
$216.00
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Hook & Ladder Chardonnay, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley, 2012 Cecil De Loach has been farming Russian River Valley Chardonnay for over 30 years. His grandson, Jason De Loach, is now head winemaker. The 2012 Chardonnay has an intense, mellow bouquet with lime custard, nutty aromas and buttery flavours. After crushing and destemming, the Chardonnay juice was fermented in French oak barrels. Its rich, broad structure is a result of the lees ageing and stirring in barrel for nine months. A wine with depth, it ends long with lemon citrus.
Chardonnay Lime custard, nutty Broad, buttery structure, lemon finish, [00] 8° C 2013-2015, M8 D9 Herb-roasted Cornish game hens
Hook & Ladder The Tillerman, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley, 2010
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Merlot
Its intense colour, leafy herbal nose and traditional, almost Bordeaux style, means there is no mistaking that this is a Cabernet based blend. Produced from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, these have been blended with Sangiovese and Merlot. The wine has fresh blackcurrant and berry flavours with good, fresh acidity. The grapes were grown in Hook & Ladder’s Los Amigos Vineyard just south of the town of Healdsburg, in the north east of the Russian River Valley AVA. Each variety was fermented and aged separately for 17 months in European and American oak.
Leafy, herbal notes
Zinfandelic Zinfandel, Sierra Foothills, California, 2011 The Flower Power label pays tribute to the rock posters and cultural movement of 1960s California. One can also imagine Austin Powers enjoying a glass or two! Zinfandelic 2011 has leathery fruits, a succulent midpalate and a firm finish. Located in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in central California, Zinfandel vineyards are planted on rolling hillsides that range between 350 and 600M. Decomposed granite and sandy clay loams, unique to the Sierra Nevada region, retain a modest annual rainfall allowing the vineyards to be dry-farmed. Many of the Zinfandel vineyards date back to the 1850s and are planted on their own roots.
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Blackcurrant, berry, lingering flavour 18° C 2013-2020, M6 D8 Veal cutlets with basil pesto mashed potatoes and grilled rapini
Zinfandel Restrained, leathery fruits Earthy, firm tannins 18° C 2013-2015, M8 D9 Grilled tri-tip steak with red pepper cilantro pesto
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The husband and wife team of Niels and Bimmer Udsen established Castoro Cellars with the goal of producing world-class wines from Paso Robles-appellation grapes.
7217 $54.67
$328.00
7218 $80.17
$481.00
Baby Blue Estate Bordeaux Blend, Blue Rock Vineyard, Sonoma, Alexander Valley, 2011
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah
The Blue Rock Estate lies hidden in the northern part of Alexander Valley in Sonoma, at Cloverdale. The Estate only produces wines from its own hillside vines to fully express the blue rocks, pebbles and boulders of Serpentine that make its terroir special. The vineyard is planted with five Bordeaux varietals, each present in the Baby Blue 2011: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, with 5% Syrah added for good measure. While shy on the nose, the wine is more explosive on the palate with toasty oak and vanilla flavours, ripe berries and a long finish. It was aged for 12 months in French oak.
Spicy, powdered ginger
Blue Rock Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Blue Rock Vineyard, Sonoma, Alexander Valley, 2009 Complex with mellow fruits, vanilla spice and savoury aromas, the Blue Rock Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 is soft and rich on the palate with blueberries, black fruit flavours and a fine elegant texture; the result of severe selection of the grapes in what was a vintage of two halves. The long, cool growing year allowed perfect ripening of the grapes, but rain during harvest meant that the best fruit came from the oldest vines in the earlier ripening blocks. Produced from 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec, the wine was aged for 22 months, 50% in new French oak and 50% in one year old oak barrels.
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Toasty oak, vanilla, ripe berries 18° C 2013-2020, M6 D8 Cabernet-braised short ribs
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec Mellow fruits, vanilla spice, savoury Ripe black fruits, blueberries, fine texture 18° C 2013-2020, M6 D8 Leg of lamb with sumac rub
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Kautz Family Vineyards Calaveras County, Sierra Foothills
With vineyards established in Lodi and the Sierra foothills in the 1940s, John Kautz grew to become one of the top ten grape growers in California. In the late 1980s, he established the winery and made his own wines. Today, the wines are made by Steve Miller, but John and his wife Gail are still actively involved in the family business, along with their four children.
Tim Chappell, John and Gail’s nephew, is one of the vineyard managers. Pictured at one of the Kautz Family Lodi vineyards, he has been working in the family business for 37 years.
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7222 $13.25
$159.00
Stone Valley Chardonnay, California, 2012 With intense pear drop and melon fruit aromas, the Stone Valley Chardonnay has flavours of passion fruit and galia melon. Named after the well-drained, gravelly California soils on which the vineyard is planted, the growing conditions are ideal with thriving vines producing clusters brimming with flavour. The wine was fermented in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks at low temperature.
Chardonnay Pear drops Galia melon, passion fruit, [00] 6° C 2013-2015, M8 D9 Spicy grilled shrimp with rice and mango salad
7223 $13.25
$159.00
Stone Valley Merlot, California, 2012 A touch of Petite Syrah was added to the Stone Valley Merlot 2012, creating a wine with aromas of violets and plums. The grapes, sourced from select Northern California vineyards, were crushed and fermented in rotary fermenters. This moderates fermentation temperatures and allows good colour extraction and flavour, without excessive heat or harsh tannins. The wine was aged for two months with French oak, giving a lingering bitter chocolate finish.
7224
Stone Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2012
$13.25
Quite a soft style of Cabernet Sauvignon, the tannins are rounded out and balanced by fruit and spice nuances from a small proportion of other classic grape varieties. After fermentation in rotary fermenters, the wine was aged for four months with French oak.
$159.00
Merlot, Petite Syrah Violets, plums Good concentration, bitter chocolate 16° C 2013-2015, M8 D9 Pork and veal patties with char-grilled vegetables
Cabernet Sauvignon Chocolate Soft 18° C 2013-2015, M8 D9 Bacon-wrapped filet mignon with balsamic onions
Hand-blasted using dynamite, the wine ageing caverns are 10,000 square feet in size and maintain a constant temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit year round, without the use of heating or cooling systems.
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Mountain View Vintners San Rafael For over thirty years, Mountain View Vintners has selected grapes from California’s different growing regions with a focus on organic and sustainably farmed vineyards. And so, the tradition continues under the guidance of General Manager Angelo Pera, who promises to deliver excellent wines at reasonable price points. The Mountain View Vintners winery, established in Monterey in 1978, now has a new tasting room in San Rafael.
Mountain Views’ 40-year old Zinfandel vines in Amador County have produced award-winning wines for 35 consecutive years.
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7225 $10.50
Opimian California White, NV An unusual blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio, with a touch of Gewürztraminer, the wine was fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks. Mature fruit and crisp acidity form the backbone of this wine, with flavours of white fruits, almonds and good balance.
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Gewürztraminer White fruits, almonds Crisp, clean, [00] 6° C 2013-2014, M9 D9
$126.00
Watercress salad with sautéed rainbow trout and toasted almonds
7226 $10.50
Opimian California Red, NV Mountain View has created this easy red from a blend of several grape varieties, including Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. Soft, light and very easy to drink, it is ideal with pasta and for everyday drinking.
Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon Red fruits Soft, easy 16° C
$126.00
2013-2014, M9 D9 Meat tortellini with capsicum sauce
7227 $14.75
$177.00
Butterfly Ridge Moscato, California, 2012 The Butterfly Ridge Moscato 2012 exemplifies the true essence of the Muscat Canelli grapes. Fragrant with lemon, honeydew melon and honeysuckle aromas on the nose, this wine is very elegant with natural residual sugar retained through arrested fermentation. Aged in stainless steel, it is well-balanced.
Muscat Canelli Fragrant, lemon, rose petal Orange peel, balanced sweetness, refreshing style, [01] 6° C 2013-2014, M9 D9 Coriander-chilli chicken meatballs, orange custard tart
7228 $15.25
$183.00
Butterfly Ridge Chardonnay, Monterey County, 2011 The cool, foggy climate around Monterey means long, slow-ripening of the grapes and restrained wine styles produced with naturally high acidity levels in the grapes. Angelo Pera carried out 100% malolactic, providing buttery vanilla notes reminiscent of oak, although it has not been aged in oak, which combine with fresh lemon and lime flavours.
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Chardonnay Vanilla custard Broad, lemon, lime, [00] 6° C 2013-2014, M9 D9 Tagliatelli with prosciutto, lemon and basil
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This Pinot Noir vineyard block in Monterey absorbs the characteristics of its natural surroundings to produce intense flavors in the grapes.
7229
Butterfly Ridge Zinfandel Rosé, California, 2012
$11.00
Drier than many Zinfandel rosés it has just a hint of residual sugar balanced with fresh, zesty red berry acidity. Quite deep in color, it has floral and cherry flavors with fresh fruit aromas that include cherries and strawberries. This wine is perfect for early drinking.
Zinfandel Dried flowers Zesty, red berry fruits, [00] 6° C 2013-2014, M9 D9
$132.00
Caprese salad, summer fruit cocktail
7230 $15.33
$184.00
Butterfly Ridge Zinfandel, Amador County, 2011 Bright plum in colour, toasty vanilla aromas combine with fruits, spice and juicy acidity. Cultivated in Gold Rush country, the Zinfandel vines were planted in Amador County 35 years ago at Clockspring Vineyards. Organically farmed since 1994, the vineyard is primarily dry-farmed. The wine was aged for 12 months in American oak barrels, giving it a spicy characteristic and long finish.
7231
Butterfly Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast, 2012
$15.75
Sourced from cool Monterey vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon grapes with mature berry flavours were combined with the spicy, peppery flavours of northern Paso Robles vineyard fruit. The wine was matured in American oak barrels and is quite restrained and light in style.
$189.00
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Zinfandel Toasty vanilla Fruits, vanilla, spice 16° C 2013-2015, M8 D9 Garlic and thyme roasted sirloin of beef
Cabernet Sauvignon Floral Soft, simple fruits 16° C 2013-2014, M9 D9 Shepherd’s Pie
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CALIFORNIA MOUNTAIN VIEW VINTNERS
Wine Trees Novato
Bruce Cunningham, a native Australian, established his wine business from a rented apartment above an Irish pub in New York City. Since that time, Bruce has focused on developing his own labels and blending rich, full-flavoured wines for everyday drinking.
Winemaker Douglas Danielak treads through a row of Chardonnay grapes thinking: “Now, where on earth did I leave the keys to that harvester?”
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7233 $18.83
Cambridge & Sunset, Chardonnay, California, 2011 A restrained style of Chardonnay, with fresh white fruits and spicy, cedary, buttery aromas, it has been blended with 24% other varietals. A touch of residual sugar makes it very approachable.
Chardonnay Fresh white fruits, cedar Buttery fruits, toast, [00] 6° C 2013-2014, M9 D9
$113.00
Poached salmon with caper-butter sauce
7234 $18.00
$108.00
Cambridge & Sunset, The Grass Cutter, California, NV The grapes for this wine were drawn from across some of the best growing areas for red grapes, including California’s central coast, the Sierra Foothills and the Lodi Sacramento River Delta. Merlot and Syrah grapes are blended to produce a consistent style with obvious red cherry fruit and a soft palate.
Merlot, Syrah Red cherries, dried fruits Sweet fruits 16° C 2013 -2015, M8 D9 Burgers with manchego and roasted peppers
7235 $20.50
$123.00
7236 $23.17
$139.00
7237 $21.50
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Cambridge & Sunset, Merlot, California, 2012 The brand name Cambridge & Sunset resulted after two mates from the wine industry met on the corner of Cambridge and Sunset to lament the neglect of their city and decided to do something about it. They created what became the “RNR”, revitalizing neighbourhood recreation. To enlist, one had to simply enjoy a bottle of wine with a friend and plan ways to help inspire the neighbourhood to shine. The fruity Cambridge & Sunset Merlot is an ideal start!
Cambridge & Sunset, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2012 With a noticeably vibrant colour, the Cambridge & Sunset Cabernet Sauvignon has some damsons and black fruit aromas, with a soft body and good acidity. Cabernet Sauvignon has been blended with 25% other black varieties. All the grapes were handled gently and fermented warm to maximize colour and flavour extraction.
Zinsane Zinfandel, 2011 The wet winter and spring led to a lighter and later than normal harvest in 2011. Zinfandel grapes matured slowly, with warm temperatures returning in the late summer before harvest began. The Zinsane is 100% Zinfandel from the Lodi region, grown on old bush vines. It has ripe fruits, black cherries and a hint of smoke on the nose. Soft and rich on the palate, it is mouth-filling with a soft, well-balanced and rich finish.
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Merlot Restrained Vanilla, fruity 16° C 2013-2015, M8 D9 Herbed chicken en papillote
Cabernet Sauvignon Damsons, black fruits Soft, good acidity 16° C 2013-2015, M8 D9 Spinach and lentil soup
Zinfandel Ripe fruits, black cherries, smoke Mouth-filling, soft tannins 18° C 2013-2018, M6 D8 Baked rigatoni with eggplant and sausage
CALIFORNIA WINE TREES
Pelee Island Winery Kingsville, Ontario
There is nothing better than a trip on the Jiiman to Pelee Island and Pelee Island Winery.
On the same latitude as Madrid and Rome, winemaking on Pelee Island was established in 1865. As the largest island in Lake Erie, its limestone base, combined with the moderating effect of the lake, make it good for grape growing. Walter Schmoranz, originally from Ruedesheim in Germany’s Rheingau region, has been making award-winning wines here since 1986.
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7238 $18.83
Pelee Island Winery Private Selection Sauvignon Blanc, VQA Ontario, 2012 Quite restrained on the nose, it has limey flavours on the palate with fresh crisp acidity. Produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, the grapes were harvested in the coolness of night. After fermentation at low temperature, the wine was aged for some time in oak casks.
$29.17
$175.00
7240 $29.17
$175.00
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Restrained Limes, firm acidity, [02] 6° C 2013-2014, M9 D9
$113.00
7239
Sauvignon Blanc
Lemony risotto with asparagus and shrimp
Pelee Island Winery Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, VQA Ontario, 2010
Cabernet Sauvignon
Complex, spicy nose with herbal bell pepper and ripe tannins, this is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the estate and matured in oak. Vineyard manager Bruno Friesen oversees all the work in the 220 hectares of vineyards. The best vineyards are located in the centre of the island and, as the island is concave in shape with much of the land lying below the level of the lake, drainage pipes run off excess rainfall into the island’s century old dike system. On the rare occasion of a drought, this water can be used to irrigate the parched vines.
Spicy, powdered ginger
Pelee Island Winery Private Selection Meritage, VQA Ontario, 2010
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
The Private Selection Meritage is a classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot with cumin spice, fruit and herbal aromas. It was matured in French and Hungarian oak for 16 months and has black fruit flavours, good weight with firm tannins. The vines are cultivated on Toledo clay soils over a limestone base at two to ten feet below the surface. Wind off the lake ensures air flow, thus limiting fungal diseases. Leaf removal is practiced to expose bunches to the sun and ensure full ripening of the fruit.
Leafy fruits, spice
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Herbs, pepper 16° C 2013-2017, M6 D8 Braised beef short ribs with herb-roasted baby Yukon Gold potatoes
Black fruits, firm acidity, tannins 18° C 2013-2017, M6 D8 Lamb chops with grilled rosemary Pelee Island Winery’s President Walter Schmoranz (left) and Winemaster Martin Janz
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Spain & ltaly Revisited A touch of European Flair
Spain SPAIN Vinoselección >>
Vinoselección Madrid Economy and business in Spain remains tough, but producers continue to do their utmost to improve the quality of the wines produced and there are currently great bargains to be had. Working with Maribel Gómez, buyer at the wine club Vinoselección based in Madrid, we have put together the following selection.
The Las Moradas de San Martín old vine Garnacha, aged 40 to 45 years, in autumn. The DO Vinos de Madrid is known for modern, high quality wines.
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Enate Merlot-Merlot, Selección Especial, Finca El Plano, DO Somontano, 2006, Viñedos y Crianzas del Alto Aragón Specially selected to commemorate Opimian’s 40th Anniversary
$21.67
$130.00
7242 $25.17
$151.00
7243 $15.50
$93.00
7244 $17.67
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Each year Enate separates the best barrels produced and sets them apart for a special occasion. On this occasion, to commemorate Opimian’s 40th anniversary as well as the 20th anniversary of Enate itself, they produced this special wine from 100% Merlot grapes from the El Plano vineyard. The soil in El Plano is a sandy, loam texture with a higher percentage of clay compared to the rest of the Enate Valley, which suits Merlot well. 2006 was one of the earliest vintages in Enate’s history, with the first Merlots being harvested on August 22nd. With developed complex notes, earthy fruits and bell pepper, the wine has a succulent mid-palate and a long, bitter chocolate finish. It was aged in new French oak for 18 months and will continue to mature for some time to come.
Finca La Colina Sauvignon Blanc, DO Rueda, 2012, Vinos Sanz The first Sauvignon Blanc vines to be planted in Rueda were at the Finca La Colina estate in 1980, in fact, the same year that the DO itself was established. The 2012 was produced from a selection of grapes, 100% Sauvignon Blanc, from these now fully mature vines. The 2012 explodes from the glass with aromas of gooseberries, galia melon, limes and floral notes. It is concentrated, a reflection of the age of the vines, ripe and full of flavour. Vinos Sanz regularly wins awards for its wines and this wine will be no exception.
Briego Vendimia Seleccionada, DO Ribera del Duero, 2011, Bodegas Briego A special selection produced by the Benito Hernando brothers: Fernando, Gaspar and Javier. Full of ripe, crushed berry fruits and coconut, the wine is produced from 100% Tempranillo and was aged for eight months in American and French oak. Juicy on the palate, with more cooked fruits and oak, it is very moreish indeed and at a great price!
Viña Sastre, DO Ribera del Duero, 2011, Bodegas Hermanos Sastre Jesús Sastre’s motto is “caring, for the sake of caring”. All use of chemicals is rejected by him and the vineyards are worked in a traditional way. The moon and its cycles are considered vital to the process of making wine and the biodynamic calendar is followed in the vineyard where grapes are cultivated at La Horra and Roa, between 800 and 840M in altitude. The wine has lovely cooked berry fruits with zippy acidity and fresh raspberry tang. Aged in French and American oak barrels for 10 months, it will benefit from a little more time in bottle.
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Merlot Earthy fruits, bell pepper Bitter chocolate, succulent mid-palate 18° C 2013-2019, M6 D8 Ragout of wild boar
Sauvignon Blanc Gooseberries, lime, galia melon Ripe fruits, concentrated, [00] 8° C 2013-2015, M8 D9 Dover Sole with sea salt and lime, Gazpacho
Tempranillo Cooked fruits, coconut, liquorice Earthy, cooked fruits 16° C 2013-2016, M7 D9 Roasted pork loin with wild mushrooms, garlic, and sage pan jus
Tinta del País Mellow, cooked dark berries Lively acidity, raspberries, fresh berries 16° C 2013-2017, M6 D8 Crispy roast duck with blackberry sauce
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7245 $21.67
$130.00
7246 $24.83
$149.00
Protos Tinto Fino, DO Ribera del Duero, 2011, Protos Bodega The new Protos winery, designed by Richard Rogers, opened in 2009 and has become the most visited winery in Ribera del Duero, receiving more than 35,000 wine tourists. The stunning building sits on low-lying land at the foot of the Peñafiel hill. Not only does it look good, it produces top quality wines too. The 2011 Tinto Fino has mellow, dark berry fruits and cedary notes. Concentrated and rich with long, lingering bitter cherry and vanilla flavours, it is produced from 100% Tinta del País, the local name for Tempranillo, and was matured for 10 months in oak barrels, 40% American and 60% French.
Cinema Crianza, DO Ribera del Duero, 2009, Bodega San Roque de la Encina Cinema wines was created in 2010 by a group of friends devoted to the art of film and wine and who were looking for a means to merge these two worlds. Behind the project is a diverse group of people led by Spanish actor Juan Echanove and winemaker Juan Ayuso, consultant to some of the most prestigious wineries in Ribera del Duero. 100% Tempranillo, the wine was aged in French and American oak for 12 months and has cooked apple and berry compote, vanilla and cedar aromas. Ripe fruit flavours are balanced with a firm cherry finish.
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Tinta del País Dark berry fruits, cedar Concentrated, bitter cherries, vanilla 18° C 2013-2018, M6 D8 Rabbit stew with olives and rosemary
Tempranillo Cooked berry compote, vanilla, cedar Ripe fruits, fine tannins 16° C 2013-2018, M6 D8 Rosemary roasted chicken with balsamic raspberry sauce The pioneering efforts of the Fariña family and their belief in the potential of the Tinta de Toro variety are credited with the success of the Toro region. The estate boasts state-of-the-art technology and sits amongst its Tinta de Toro vineyards.
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Javier, Gaspar and Fernando Benito Hernando, owners and producers at Bodegas Briego, are seen here in their vineyards located near the Duero River. The Peñafiel Castle and wine museum in the background are a symbol of the region.
7247 $31.50
$189.00
7248 $15.83
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Carmelo Rodero Selección de Pagos, DO Ribera del Duero, 2010, Bodegas Rodero Carmelo Rodero is a fourth generation vine grower with over 100 hectares of vineyards around Pedrosa de Duero. His great-grandparents used to make wine in a very old, traditional winery. They founded the local co-operative and for many years Carmelo sold his own grapes to the world famous Vega Sicilia. He is now joined by his daughters Maria, and Beatriz, who studied Oenology in Bordeaux, to run the family estate. Selección de Pagos is produced from 100% Tinta del País from 40 year old vines. The wine was aged in French oak barrels for 24 months, imparting an intense smoky bacon and savoury characteristic.
Becquer, DOCa Rioja, 2010, Bodegas B. Escudero The Escudero family has been making wine in Grávalos, Rioja Baja, since 1852. The family owns 150 hectares with an average age of 50 years. Most of these are located on the Cuesta de la Reina estate on the southern slope of Mount Yerga, at altitudes of 400 to 800M. Soils are clay-calcareous, with an abundance of large boulders. The wine is a blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha. Deep purple in colour, it is aromatic with notes of violets, dark fruits, blueberries, prunes and a hint of treacle. It was aged for 8 months in American and French oak and has a lovely, silky texture, fine tannins and long flavour.
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Tinta del País Smoky bacon, marmite, cooked berries Rich, concentrated, bitter cherries 16° C 2013-2020, M6 D8 Roast leg of venison with cranberry sauce and roasted potatoes
Tempranillo, Garnacha Violets, blueberries, dried fruits Treacle, fine tannins, balanced acidity 16° C 2013-2016, M7 D9 Beef medallions in Portobello wine sauce
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7249 $23.00
$138.00
7250 $23.00
$138.00
Fariña Gran Colegiata Crianza, Roble Fránces, DO Toro, 2008 Bodegas Fariña is one of the oldest wineries in the Toro region, dating back to 1942. It was founded by Salvador Fariña in the deep dark depths of an underground cellar in the village of Casaseca de las Chanas. Manuel Fariña inherited the winery from his father Salvador in the late 1960s, and has been a promoter of the Toro DO ever since. Today, it is his son Bernardo who makes the wines. The 2008 Gran Colegiata has mellow dark fruits and a fine texture with crunchy, red berry fruit on the finish. The grapes come from Tinta de Toro vines aged 40 to 70 years old. The wine was aged for 11 months in new French oak barrels.
Initio Garnacha, Las Moradas de San Martín, DO Vinos de Madrid, 2007, Viñedos de San Martín Initio was produced from old vine Garnacha grown on decomposed granite and Gneiss soils from the region south of the Gredos Mountains. In 2007, the harvest was small due to frosts, an unusually cool summer and low annual rainfall. Despite this, the slow ripening process produced ripe fruit with high sugar levels, which were perfectly balanced with good, natural acidity. The grapes were hand-picked and sorted, then underwent a week-long cold maceration before natural, spontaneous fermentation. The wine was aged in French oak barrels for 14 months, and has a herbal earthy nose and soft, succulent palate with red fruit flavours balanced by the wine’s natural acidity.
Tinta de Toro Mellow dark fruits Sour cherry, medium-bodied 16° C 2013-2018, M6 D8 Slow-cooked char-grilled BBQ pork ribs
Garnacha Herbal, earthy fruits Soft, succulent, good acidity 16° C 2013-2018, M6 D8 Garlic roasted lamb
Sherry
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Manzanilla Victoria, DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Díez-Mérito
$85.00
A fine example of a Manzanilla produced in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, it has a smoky, fresh apple aroma, characteristic of Fino style sherry. It is elegant with great balance and a long smoky, slightly salty, finish. Its origins link back to the original bodega founded in 1810 by José Pemartín. Produced from 100% Palomino grapes, after fermentation the wine is fortified to 15% alcohol and is aged for three years in American oak barrels called butts, in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. The natural conditions in the bodega lead to the development of a veil of yeast, known as flor, on the surface of the maturing wine, which protects it from oxidation and imparts the typical smoky, nutty characteristics.
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Bertola Pedro Ximénez, 12 Años, DO Jerez-XérèzSherry y Manzanilla, Díez-Mérito
$14.17
$45.00
$270.00
How to describe the Pedro Ximénez: rich and opulent, intense, smoky, treacle, a raisin bouquet, syrupy texture and flavours of Christmas cake. It is sweet with good acidity adding balance. As the flavour suggests, the Pedro Ximénez grapes were left to dry in the sun until they became raisins. After pressing the dried berries, the juice is partially fermented and then fortified to 15.5% alcohol. It was aged for 12 years in 500L American oak butts. Ideal with desserts or simply used as a sauce poured over vanilla ice cream, it is for anyone with a sweet tooth.
SPAIN Vinoselección
Palomino Smoky, fresh apples Great poise, smoky, salty, [00] 7° C 2013-2018 Cured meats, fresh oysters, roasted almonds
Pedro Ximénez Intense, smoky, treacle, raisins Dried fruits, raisins, great balance, [10] 13° C 2013-2020 Poured over vanilla, caramel or chocolate ice cream, dark chocolate desserts, blue cheeses
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At Cinciano, the limestone and clay combine to create the perfect terroir for Sangiovese, along with trial plantings of other varieties.
ltaly Cinciano Poggibonsi Cinciano sits on top of a hill that is the last promontory of the Chianti Classico region, overlooking a valley with views west towards San Gimignano and Colle Val d’Elsa. A truly Tuscan setting, 33ha of vines, the majority Sangiovese, with olive groves and cypress trees make up the landscape.
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ITALY CINCIANO >>
7253 $19.67
$118.00
7254 $19.67
$118.00
7255 $27.83
$167.00
7256 $48.67
$292.00
7257 $74.00
$444.00
Cinciano Bianco, IGP Toscana, 2012 A delicious blend of three grape varieties, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc and Grechetto, this wine has great appeal with intense fruit aromas on the nose: melons and pears, combined with hazelnuts. On the palate, peachy flavours introduce a long, lingering passion fruit finish. The vines are cultivated at 200M with south-east exposition. After picking, the grapes were de-stemmed and left to macerate on skins for a few hours before pressing and fermentation at low temperature.
Cinciano Rosso, IGP Toscana, 2011 Sangiovese vines are planted on Alberese based, stony compact soils composed of shale, schist and limestone with 5000 vines per hectare. With south-west exposure the vines benefit from the afternoon sun. The grapes were harvested by hand at the end of September 2011. After fermentation in concrete tanks, the wine was aged in large Slavonian oak casks for five months prior to bottling, giving it weight and depth to complement the vibrant red fruits.
Cinciano Chianti Classico, DOCG, 2011 Older vines are used in the Chianti Classico with the Sangiovese grapes picked at the end of September – early October 2011. Fermented in concrete tanks for 10 days, the temperature was allowed to rise to betweem 28 and 30°C and was followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged in 25 to 50hl Slavonian oak tanks for eight months and has a complex truffle, earthy characteristic combined with red fruits.
Cinciano Riserva Chianti Classico, DOCG, 2010 The Cinciano Riserva Chianti Classico is produced from the oldest plots of Sangiovese vines on the estate, Camponi and Lunghe, with an average of 40 years of age. Medium ruby in colour, earthy fruits and berry aromas lead to a succulent palate with good balance. Very approachable with attractive mellow flavours, it has the potential to develop further. The vineyard lies at 300M altitude facing south west. After picking, vinification was carried out in concrete tanks followed by maturation for 18 months in large Slavonian oak vats.
Cinciano PietraForte, IGP Toscana, 2011 Produced in small quantities, the PietraForte is the only wine made by Cinciano that is not 100% Sangiovese. Sangiovese dominates the blend, but it is complemented with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from 10 year old vines. Leafy, herbal aromas from the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon mingle with blueberries and other fruits. Concentrated, with good weight and balance, the PietraForte 2011 will mellow with more time in bottle. After traditional fermentation in concrete, the wine was aged in medium-toasted French oak barrels for nine months.
ITALY CINCIANO
Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Grechetto Melons, pears, hazelnuts Peachy fruits, passion fruit, [00] 6° C 2013-2015, M8 D9 Grilled chicken pasta salad with caramelized onion, broccoli and mango
Sangiovese Red berries Red fruits, good acidity 16° C 2013-2015, M8 D9 Tuscan-style veal chops
Sangiovese Cooked red fruits, truffles Medium-bodied, soft tannins 16° C 2013-2015, M8 D9 Fettuccini with Portobello mushroom tomato marinara
Sangiovese Earthy fruits, berries Succulent, mellow flavours 18° C 2013-2019, M6 D8 Stewed rabbit with polenta
Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon Herbal, blueberries Concentrated, good weight 18° C 2013-2020, M6 D8 Braised beef al Sangiovese
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Established in recognition of Opimian’s founders, this program offers premium wines from our most cherished suppliers – at a fixed price of $194. Each wine is specifically selected to dedicate to the spirit of Opimian. Some are hidden jewels discovered in a cellar by our Master of Wine; others are specially crafted by our suppliers with the Founders’ Choice program in mind. Application forms are available for download at opim.ca under “Downloads”. THE WINES Sign up for Founders’ Choice and receive a case (6 bottles) of premium wine from every Cellar Offering that is ready to drink and has great cellaring ability. Each wine comes with a dedicated back label and a personal message from the supplier detailing why they chose to share with us this one-of-a-kind wine. These wines are not, and will never be, on any Cellar Offering and can only be received by signing up for this program. To browse past selections and tasting notes, sign in at opim.ca and click on “Founders’ Choice” in the left hand column. Wente Vineyards is the Founders’ Choice feature supplier on this Cellar Offering. #420 - 5165 Sherbrooke West, Montreal, QC, H4A 1T6 T: 514-483-5551 or 800-361-9421 F: 514-481-9699 opim@opim.ca www.opim.ca