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Best of Category
Jackson-Triggs Okanagan
Shiraz Proprietor's Grand Reserve 2004, B.C. $25.99
The good news:
heat-loving Shiraz is thriving here in cool-climate
B.C. This wine is a perfect example, magically
combining Old World (smoky, gamey, herbal) and
New World (fresh, fruity) characteristics. The
bad news: the cat is out of the bag. This wine
won the “World’s Best Shiraz”
trophy at the International Wines and Spirits
Competition in London, and there are only 900
cases of it.
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Rich Red
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Best of Category Jackson-Triggs Okanagan
Shiraz Proprietor’s Grand Reserve 2004, B.C. $25.99
+732172
Bonterra Vineyards Syrah 2003, California
$21.99 +573709 Organic
Pristine Syrah from Mendocino County. Organics make
the difference here.
CedarCreek Cabernet Sauvignon Platinum Reserve 2004,
B.C. $44.99 +607234
A B.C. classic. Plush, richly oaked.
Cusumano Syrah 2004, Italy $17.99 +15479
Outrageously smooth and rich Syrah from the hottest
name in Sicily.
Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel 2004 California $19.95
+297929
Buy it for the sensational old vine fruit—or just
for the name.
Duckhorn Decoy Napa Valley Red Wine 2002, California
$54.95 +394429 *
Elegant, concentrated, rich and multi-layered. A classic
Napa thoroughbred.
Hogue Merlot Genesis 2002, Washington $19.99 +349415
Full-bodied Washington State Merlot with crowd-pleasing
moves.
Glen Carlou Syrah 2004, South Africa $29.99 +153841
A show-stopper from Paarl. Dense Syrah fruit and ripe
silky tannins.
Penfolds Shiraz Kalimna Bin 28 2003, Australia $34.99
+422782
Ripe, juicy seductive Shiraz. Echoes of Grange for a
song.
Jacobs Creek Shiraz Reserve 2003, Australia $20.49 +556696
Serious value for reserve quality level. Lots of peppery
flavour.
Peter Lehmann Shiraz Eight Songs Barossa 2001, Australia
$48.88 +135558
A small price to pay for hedonistic spicy fruit and
powerful structure.
Sandhill Small Lots Three 2003, B.C. $29.99 +55574
Audacious blend of Italian and French grapes from one
of B.C.’s top vineyards.
Sumac Ridge Meritage Black Sage Vineyard 2004, B.C.
$25.00 +985523 *
Larger than life, heavyweight, “Order of Canada”
wine.
Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, California $24.99
+335794
Quintessential Napa Cab.
Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise, 2004 Australia $17.99 +19935
Barbie-friendly red blend at wallet-friendly price.
Wolf Blass Cabernet Sauvignon Premium Selection 2003,
Australia $29.99 +321927
This epic wine always delivers.
Zunio Zinfandel 2003 California $13.99 +189993
Gobs of mulberry fruit, serious spice, ridiculous value.
What are you waiting for?
Rich Red Food Pairings:
Osso bucco, cassoulet, bacon mushroom cheeseburger and
ribs.
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