Showing posts with label France. Show all posts
Showing posts with label France. Show all posts

349 Wines In 349 Days ...

PIZZA Alert ...

AZZARO MERLOT
LCBO 64600 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 7.95 Red Wine, 12.7% Alcohol/Vol.

Made in: Languedoc, France By: Frederic Roger Sdva

Tasting Note - Deep ruby colour; aromas of cedar, plum, and ripe blueberries, dry, medium-bodied with flavours of jammy black fruit and spicy vanilla.

Serving Suggestion - Serve with pizza or chicken quesadillas.

Joe
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348 Wines In 348 Days ...

B & G CHARDONNAY
LCBO 242644 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 5.75 Wine, White Wine, 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Made in: Languedoc, France By: Barton & Guestier S.A.

Tasting Note - Yellow/gold colour; light apple & fruit with a touch of oak; light taste, lean tart finish

Serving Suggestion - Serve chilled as aperitif with finger foods

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

346 Wines In 346 Days ...

B & G PARTAGER
LCBO 130674 | 1000 mL bottle

Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 11.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1

Made in: France By Barton & Guestier S.A.

Tasting Note - Garnet red colour; ripe berry aroma; soft fruit flavour, light tannin & light toasty medium length finish

Serving Suggestion - Use in cooking stew and serve with it

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

345 Wines In 345 Days ...

B & G CHARDONNAY
LCBO 242644 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 5.75 White Wine, 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Made in: Languedoc, France By: Barton & Guestier S.A.

Tasting Note - Yellow/gold colour; light apple & fruit with a touch of oak; light taste, lean tart finish

Serving Suggestion - Serve chilled as aperitif with finger foods

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

344 Wines In 344 Days ...

BURGER alert!!

LE FREAK SHIRAZ VIOGINER
LCBO 672261 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 7.95 Red Wine, 13.3% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1

Made in: Languedoc, France By: Guy Anderson Wines

Tasting Note - Dark purple colour; aromas of sweet licorice and spice; dry, tart cherry and black cherry flavours; low tannins.

Serving Suggestion - Beef in a tomato based sauce; burgers.

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

343 Wines In 343 Days ...

RAFALE MERLOT
LCBO 526897 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 8.85 Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1

Made in: Roussillon, France By: Vignerons Catalans

Tasting Note - Deep ruby; black berries, sweet red peppers and spice aromas; red berry flavours, soft tannins, long finish

Serving Suggestion - Meat pies, lasagna

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

342 Wines In 342 Days ...

PARTAGER
LCBO 101352 | 1000 mL bottle

Price: $ 9.95 White Wine, 11.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 2

Made in: France By: Barton & Guestier S.A.

Tasting Note - Pale straw yellow colour; light apple/peach aroma; light- bodied with a short, clean finish

Serving Suggestion - Serve well chilled or as a spritzer

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

320 Wines In 320 Days ...

DUBOEUF GAMAY NOUVEAU
LCBO 891846 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 5.75 Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Made in: Burgundy, France By: George Duboeuf

Tasting Note: fairly acidic, with flavors of fresh berries and tree fruit; not a lot of complexity and depth but is fruity and simple.

Serving Suggestion: roast turkey and cranberry sauce. The fresh berry flavors and acidity of this wine picks up the flavors and tartness of the berries, which tend to dominate the turkey in any case.

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

281 Wines In 281 Days ...

PATRIARCHE PINOT NOIR
LCBO 522649 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 12.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1

Made in: Provence, France By: Patriarche Pere And Fils

Tasting Note - Pale ruby colour; light cherry and spice aromas; sweet fresh cherry flavour, soft finish.

Serving Suggestion - Serve with cold roast beef

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

202 Wines In 202 Days ...

PERRIN CÔTES DU RHÔNE NATURE 2006
VINTAGES 10363 | 375 mL bottle - but it's under $10!!

Price: $ 9.90 Red Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.

Made in: Rhone, France By: Perrin & Fils

Tasting Notes - An elegant and approachable blend of Grenache and Syrah, with an environmental conscience.

Serving Suggestion - Try it with a grilled Angus beef steak

Joe
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200 Wines In 200 Days ...

Our 200th review ... and ... BURGER Alert!! Couldn't find a pizza one for today!!

YVON MAU MERLOT
LCBO 336743 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 11.3% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1

Made in: Languedoc, France By: Yvon Mau Et Fils

Tasting Note - Medium ruby colour; straightforward red cherry, fresh berry and violet aromas; dry, light to medium bodied, with grapey and juicy fruit flavours; crisp, clean, fruit driven style.

Serving Suggestion - Pork or ham roast; burgers; sausages; simple tomato sauce pasta.

Joe
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196 Wines In 196 Days ...

LE PIAT D'OR
LCBO 72744 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 12.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1

Made in: France By: Piat Pere & Fils

Tasting Note - Ruby red colour; berry & cherry aroma; off-dry red currant flavour, balanced acidity, long clean finish

Serving Suggestion - Serve slightly chilled with glazed ham

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

195 Wines In 195 Days ...

YVON MAU SAUVIGNON BLANC
LCBO 19653 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 9.95 White Wine, 11.0% Alcohol/Vol.

Made in: Languedoc, France By: Yvon Mau Et Fils

Tasting Note - Very pale straw in colour; herbal, citrus, green grass & gooseberry aromas; dry, fresh citrus * herbs, light body with a bright fresh medium finish.

Serving Suggestion - Serve with summer salads or sip on its own.

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

188 Wines In 188 Days ...

L'EPAYRIE
LCBO 74997 | 1000 mL bottle

Price: $ 9.25 Red Wine, 11.5% Alcohol/Vol

Made in: France By: Maison Tarride Ledroit & Cie

Tasting Note - Pale ruby colour; current, rhubarb aromas; light plum flavours; clean finish.

Serving Suggestion - Lightly chilled with grilled fish

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

187 Wines In 187 Days ...

L'EPAYRIE
LCBO 42473 | 1000 mL bottle

Price: $ 9.45 White Wine, 11.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1

Made in: France By: Maison Tarride Ledroit & Cie

Tasting Note - Pale lemon yellow colour; light fruit aroma; soft fruit and apple flavour, medium finish

Serving Suggestion - Serve chilled with mild cheeses

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

180 Wines In 180 Days ...

DAUPHINS COTES DU RHONE
LCBO 496349 | 250 mL bottle

Price: $ 3.85 White Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Made in: Rhone, France By: Cellier Des Dauphins

Tasting Note - Medium straw colour; dried lemon peel, herbs and light floral hints on the nose; dry palate with apple fruit and earthy notes; lingering finish.

Serving Suggestion - Salads, roasted chicken or grilled seafood

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

179 Wines In 179 Days ...

PARTAGER
LCBO 101352 | 1000 mL bottle

Price: $ 9.95 White Wine, 11.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 2

Made in: France By: Barton & Guestier S.A.

Tasting Note - Pale straw yellow colour; light apple/peach aroma; light- bodied with a short, clean finish

Serving Suggestion - Serve well chilled or as a spritzer

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

169 Wines In 169 Days ...

L'EPAYRIE
LCBO 236976 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 7.80 White Wine, 11.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1

Made in: France By: Maison Tarride Ledroit & Cie

Tasting Note - Pale lemon yellow colour; light fruit aroma; soft fruit and apple flavour; medium finish

Serving Suggestion - Mild cheeses; creamy soups

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

168 Wines In 168 Days ...

Check the serving suggestion ... this is a definite wine for the hot lazy afternoons out on the deck!

KRESSMANN SELECTIONNE
LCBO 3715 | 1000 mL bottle

Price: $ 9.65 Red Wine, 11.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1

Made in: France By: Ed. Kressmann & Co

Tasting Note - Ruby red colour; light berry aromas; soft fruit & bell pepper flavours; smooth, supple finish

Serving Suggestion - Chile con carne; picnic & Bbq fare

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com

130 Wines in 130 Days ...

OK ... "technically" this wine is not under $10 ... BUT ... I bought a 250 ml bottle for only $3.95 ... and why? Check the serving suggestion ... Pizza!

DAUPHINS COTES DU RHONE PRESTIGE
LCBO 464669 | 250 mL bottle

Price: $ 3.85 Red Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1

Made in: Rhone, France By: Cellier Des Dauphins

Tasting Note - Ruby red; ripe berry aroma; light body berry flavour

Serving Suggestion - New size for single servings, with pizza & pasta

Joe
www.iLuvWine.com