The best wines (in my humble opinion) under $10 ...
Overall winner - Hardys Stamp Riesling/Gewurztraimer from Australia
Sauvignon Blanc: Tara Paca from Chile
Pinot Noir: Yellow Jersey from France
Cabernet Saunignon: Santa Carolina from Chile
Pinot Grigio: Pelee Island from Ontario
Chardonnay: Spinelli Quartana Chardonnay Terre Di Chieti from Italy
Thoughts?
Joe
365 Wines In 365 Days ...
Well, it's been 365 days and today we taste our 365th wine ... it's been a tough job but someone had to do it ... and we end the saga with another Sauvignon Blanc ... from Chile. It's been a year since we started and one of the first we tasted was a Sauv from Chile ... and I only thought it fitting we end on the same hi note we started with! Cheers ...
ESPIRITU DE CHILE SAUVIGNON BLANC
LCBO 60640 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 White Wine, 13.3% Alcohol/Vol.
Made in: Chile By: Espiritu De Chile Limited
Tasting Note - An elegantly structured Sauvignon Blanc which impresses with its pronounced fruit notes. Aromas of peach and citrus blend perfectly with spicy freshness and subdued earthy tones.
Serving Suggestion - Enjoy this Sauvignon Blanc chilled with any poultry, fish or as an aperitif.
Joe
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ESPIRITU DE CHILE SAUVIGNON BLANC
LCBO 60640 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 White Wine, 13.3% Alcohol/Vol.
Made in: Chile By: Espiritu De Chile Limited
Tasting Note - An elegantly structured Sauvignon Blanc which impresses with its pronounced fruit notes. Aromas of peach and citrus blend perfectly with spicy freshness and subdued earthy tones.
Serving Suggestion - Enjoy this Sauvignon Blanc chilled with any poultry, fish or as an aperitif.
Joe
www.iLuvWine.com
364 Wines In 364 Days ...
VINA SAN PEDRO G NEGRO MER
LCBO 272518 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: Chile By: Vina San Pedro
Tasting Note - Bright ruby colour; gentle red fruit aromas with hints of licorice; dry, medium to full-bodied, with sweet berry fruit flavours and a moderate to long pleasant finish.
Serving Suggestion - Serve with shepards pie, chili and cold cuts meat sandwiches.
Joe
www.iLuvWine.com
LCBO 272518 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: Chile By: Vina San Pedro
Tasting Note - Bright ruby colour; gentle red fruit aromas with hints of licorice; dry, medium to full-bodied, with sweet berry fruit flavours and a moderate to long pleasant finish.
Serving Suggestion - Serve with shepards pie, chili and cold cuts meat sandwiches.
Joe
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363 Wines In 363 Days ...
Well, it's been awhile since we started this ... and we only have a couple more days to go ...
VINA SAN PEDRO G NEGRO CAB SAV
LCBO 188193 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: Chile By: Vina San Pedro
Tasting Note - Garnet red with browning edge; Sweet blackberry jam, mint and leather aromas; Dry, light-medium body, soft fruit and soft tannin; mature dry wine with fruity, moderate finish.
Serving Suggestion - Tex/Mex. Dishes; BBQ meats; Poultry.
Joe
www.iLuvWine.com
VINA SAN PEDRO G NEGRO CAB SAV
LCBO 188193 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: Chile By: Vina San Pedro
Tasting Note - Garnet red with browning edge; Sweet blackberry jam, mint and leather aromas; Dry, light-medium body, soft fruit and soft tannin; mature dry wine with fruity, moderate finish.
Serving Suggestion - Tex/Mex. Dishes; BBQ meats; Poultry.
Joe
www.iLuvWine.com
362 Wines In 362 Days ...
BIHN PIESPTR MICHELSBERG RIES
LCBO 233718 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 White Wine, 8.8% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 3
Made in: Moselle/Saar/Ruwer, Germany By: Kellermeister J. Bihn & Co Gmbh
Tasting Note - Pale straw colour; floral, lime and petrol nose; off-dry with pronounced grapefruit flavours and a crisp, long finish
Serving Suggestion - Spicy Thai; Chinese food
Joe
www.iLuvWine.com
LCBO 233718 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 White Wine, 8.8% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 3
Made in: Moselle/Saar/Ruwer, Germany By: Kellermeister J. Bihn & Co Gmbh
Tasting Note - Pale straw colour; floral, lime and petrol nose; off-dry with pronounced grapefruit flavours and a crisp, long finish
Serving Suggestion - Spicy Thai; Chinese food
Joe
www.iLuvWine.com
361 Wines In 361 Days ...
VINA CARMEN MERLOT
LCBO 248625 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 13.9% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: Chile By: Vina Carmen
Tasting Note - Deep ruby red colour; aromas of black cherry and raspberry with hints of spice; dry, medium bodied, with a rich fruity black cherry flavours; good finish.
Serving Suggestion - Serve with grilled meats; roasted chicken.
Joe
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LCBO 248625 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 13.9% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: Chile By: Vina Carmen
Tasting Note - Deep ruby red colour; aromas of black cherry and raspberry with hints of spice; dry, medium bodied, with a rich fruity black cherry flavours; good finish.
Serving Suggestion - Serve with grilled meats; roasted chicken.
Joe
www.iLuvWine.com
360 Wines In 360 Days ...
VINA CARMEN CHARDONNAY
LCBO 235663 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 White Wine, 12.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Made in: Chile By: Vina Carmen
Tasting Note - Pale straw colour; fresh pears on the nose with a hint of vanilla; medium-bodied, smooth and fruity; crisp citrus fruit in the finish
Serving Suggestion - Lobster; rich pasta dishes; lemon chicken
Joe
www.iLuvWine.com
LCBO 235663 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 White Wine, 12.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Made in: Chile By: Vina Carmen
Tasting Note - Pale straw colour; fresh pears on the nose with a hint of vanilla; medium-bodied, smooth and fruity; crisp citrus fruit in the finish
Serving Suggestion - Lobster; rich pasta dishes; lemon chicken
Joe
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359 Wines In 359 Days ...
Found another of my favorite grapes from one of my favorite countries ... right near the end of our quest and it was not a disappointment!
CALITERRA SAUVIGNON BLANC
LCBO 275909 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 White Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Made in: Chile By: Caliterra Winery
Tasting Note - Pale straw colour; light herbaceous nose; crisp and refreshing citrus flavours with a clean finish
Serving Suggestion - Serve chilled with chicken or pork satays or spring rolls
Joe
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CALITERRA SAUVIGNON BLANC
LCBO 275909 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 White Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Made in: Chile By: Caliterra Winery
Tasting Note - Pale straw colour; light herbaceous nose; crisp and refreshing citrus flavours with a clean finish
Serving Suggestion - Serve chilled with chicken or pork satays or spring rolls
Joe
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358 Wines In 358 Days ...
CALITERRA CABERNET SAUVIGNON
LCBO 257329 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: Chile By: Caliterra Winery
Tasting Note - Ruby red colour; ripe berry aroma; medium- bodied with berry fruit flavours and earthy notes; well-balanced with a medium finish
Serving Suggestion - Grilled meats, roasts or hard cheeses.
Joe
www.iLuvWine.com
LCBO 257329 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: Chile By: Caliterra Winery
Tasting Note - Ruby red colour; ripe berry aroma; medium- bodied with berry fruit flavours and earthy notes; well-balanced with a medium finish
Serving Suggestion - Grilled meats, roasts or hard cheeses.
Joe
www.iLuvWine.com
357 Wines In 357 Days ...
We're finishing good ... another burger alert! I'm starting to enjoy reds quite a bit more than when I first started. Couple reasons beyond acquiring a taste ... they go with pizza's and burgers!
PELEE ISLAND MERLOT
LCBO 470823 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 12.2% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: Ontario, Canada By: Pelee Island Vineyard Inc.
Tasting Note - Medium ruby colour; dry and light-bodied with crisp acidity and very little tannin; berry fruit flavour with some plum notes
Serving Suggestion - Picnic fare; cold cuts; burgers
Joe
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PELEE ISLAND MERLOT
LCBO 470823 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 12.2% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: Ontario, Canada By: Pelee Island Vineyard Inc.
Tasting Note - Medium ruby colour; dry and light-bodied with crisp acidity and very little tannin; berry fruit flavour with some plum notes
Serving Suggestion - Picnic fare; cold cuts; burgers
Joe
www.iLuvWine.com
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