My friend Adam started a Facebook group where he reviews a new bottle of wine every week. Here are a few of his winners that I intend to try along with their writeup from the LCBO:
2006 Banfi Centine IGT, Toscana, Italy
Very rich and ripe aromas of blackberry and earth follow through to a full-bodied palate, with soft tannins and a long finish. Shows lovely flavors. One of the best values from Tuscany this year. Best after 2007. Score - 88. (James Suckling, www.winespectator.com, Oct. 31, 2007)
LCBO #947440 $17.95
2007 Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages, Beaujolais, France
The most popular red wine in the Vintages Essentials Collection entices with its bouquet of smoke, cherry and fresh plum. Vivacious and fruity, this light- to medium-bodied Beaujolais has a succulent mouthfeel. Serve lightly chilled with grilled salmon or tuna steaks.
LCBO #365924 $17.95
2006 Château de Surville Prestige, Costières de Nîmes, Rhône Valley, France
Rich, jammy nose. Deep, dark, dense, tannic wine with heavy, dense bramble fruit. Score - Gold. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2007)
LCBO #078766 $18.95
2006 Louis Jadot Bourgogne Chardonnay, Burgundy, France
Long-time Jadot winemaker Jacques Lardière is not one to rest on his laurels. From the geographical headquarters of the Chardonnay grape, he creates this wonderfully versatile wine. Aromas of tropical fruit, french vanilla, toffee apple, lemon and toasty oak are prominently on display. It is a textbook example of how well oak and wine mingle. A fine partner for grilled freshwater fish or a vegetable stir-fry.
LCBO #933077 $20.95
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