The LCBO highilghted the following wines from their latest release.

• Titus Zinfandel 2006, Napa Valley, California, USA $35.00
• Bodega Colomé Estate Malbec 2007, Calchaquí Valley, Salta, Argentina $22.00
• Rustenberg John X Merriman 2006, Stellenbosch, South Africa $25.00
• Domaine Pavelot Les Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses 1^er Cru 2006, Burgundy, France $45.00
• Altos De Luzón 2006, Jumilla, Spain $25.00
• Bodegas Ondarre Graciano 2004, Rioja, Spain $29.00

The LCBO highlighted the following wines from this weeks full release.

• Matua Valley Estate Series Paretai Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough, New Zealand $25.00
• Nikolaihof Grüner Veltliner 2007, Wachau, Austria $29.00
• Hazyblur Shiraz 2006, Kangaroo Island, Australia $42.00
• Domaine du Meix-Foulot Les Veleys Mercurey 1er Cru 2005, Burgundy, France $35.00
• Ondarre Reserva 2002, Rioja, Spain $26.00

From this weekend’s LCBO Release, the Toronto Star highlighted the following budget pics:

• Stoney Ridge Dim Vineyard 2008 Riesling $14 (Ontario)
• D’Arenberg The Stump Jump Lightly Wooded 2008 Chardonnay $14.95 (Australia)
• Mitolo Jester 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon $19.95 (Australia)
• Terre Del Barolo Valdisera 2007 Barbera D’Alba $16.95 (Italy)
• Chapel Hill 2007 Shiraz $22.95 (Australia)
• Cathedral Cellar 2008 Sauvignon Blanc $11.95 (South Africa)
• Jean Geiler Reserve 2008 Chasselas $12.95 (France)
• Santa Carolina 2006 Petit Verdot $14.95 (Chile)
• Château De Vaugelas Le Prieuré 2007 Corbières $12.95 (France)

Today is another LCBO Vintages Release. While the LCBO did not highlight any wines from the release, they did create a special report on wines from Rhone, my favorite wine region. Here are the wines they featured:

• CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE 2006 DOMAINE PAUL HENRY, $14,95
• VISAN 2007 DOMAINE MONTMARTEL, $16,95
• SABLET LE GRAVILLAS 2007, $17,95
• RASTEAU 2007 OGIER, $19,95
• CAIRANNE LES BUISSONS 2003 SANTA DUC, $17,95
• LES GALETS ROUGES CHÂTEAU MOURGUES DU GRÈS 2007, $14,95
• ROSÉ MILLE X 2008, $13,95
• CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE HAUTE PIERRE 2007 DELAS,  $35,95
• CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2006 DOMAINE DE CRISTIA, $39,95
• VACQUEYRAS DOMAINE SAINT-PIERRE 2005, $24,95
• TAVEL CUVÉE TABLEAU 2008, $18,95
• MUSCAT DE BEAUMES-DE-VENISE 2007 DOMAINE DES BERNARDINS, $17,95
• CROZES-HERMITAGE BLANC LA MATINIÈRE 2007 FERRATON PÈRE & FILS, $21,95
• CROZES-HERMITAGE LA MATINIÈRE 2006 FERRATON PÈRE & FILS, $21,95
• CORNAS CUVÉE CHARLEMAGNE CAVES DUMAZET 2005, $44,95
• SAINT-JOSEPH LES CABOLES DOMAINE DE PIERRE BLANCHE 2007, $24,95

I tried this wine over the weekend and it’s very good:

CHÂTEAU DE L’ESTANG 2004
VINTAGES 92809
750 mL bottle

Price: $ 17.95
Wine, Red Wine, 13.7% Alcohol/Vol.

Sugar Content : XD

Made in: Bordeaux, France
By: Chateau De Roquefort

Release Date: Nov 8, 2008

Tasting Note
A close neighbour to the famous St. Émilion commune, Côtes de Castaillon is an appellation on the rise. This fine wine featuring the aromatic signatures of traditional Bordeaux. Blackcurrant, bell pepper, blueberry, toast and game dominate. Dry with rich mid-palate. Medium-bodied with a long, lush finish. A natural choice for game birds, bison steak or roast leg of lamb. (VINTAGES panel, June 2008)