VANCOUVER MAGAZINE INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION 2008

Best of Category
Pasqua Sagramoso Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2004

Pasqua Sagramoso Ripasso is about as self-consciously Old World as you can get. The rich, almost kirsch-like flavours make this a classic winter vino da meditazione—and a reminder of a different time.

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Best of Category Pasqua Sagramoso Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2004
Italy $21.99
+602342
Best in Show. Click here for details.



Castell de Remei Gotim Bru 2004

Spain $24.99 +134668
Classic Spanish red, with sweet aromas of oak, vanilla, and plum.

CedarCreek Estate Select Syrah 2005
B.C. $34.99 +417949
Elegant, complex, balanced wine with pronounced peppery spiciness.

Di Majo Norante Contado Aglianico 2003
Italy $23.99 +535732
Ancient grape with intriguing aromas of plums, tobacco, earth, and leather.

Feudo Arancio Syrah 2004
Italy $15.99 +901835
Plenty of Mediterranean ripeness, but plenty of freshness too:
perfect for Arrabbiata.

Inniskillin Okanagan Discovery Series Zinfandel 2005
B.C. $29.99 +584433*
The OK’s first Zin is the real deal: peppery, leathery, and brambly.

Jackson-Triggs Proprietors’ Reserve Shiraz 2005
B.C. $19.99 +593103
One of B.C.’s most celebrated wines, full of blackberries, coffee, and chocolate.

Laurel Glen Reds 2004
USA $19.99 +428938
Old-time California at its best: tons of deep ripe mellow old-vine Zin flavours.

Le Vieux Pin Epoque Merlot 2005
B.C. $45 +910380*
Intensely concentrated, deadly serious blockbuster from the South Okanagan.

NK’Mip Qwam Qwmt Meritage 2005
B.C. $29.99 +985697*
Classic dusty/herbal/smoky aromas of the South Okanagan.

Peter Lehmann Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Australia $24.99 +605741
Classic full-bodied Barossa Cab with telltale minty/herbal/smoky notes.

Rebel Wine Company The Show Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
USA $18.99 +374686
New wave take on California cult wine—for 19 bucks!

Rosemount Show Reserve Shiraz 2004
Australia $29.99 +583161
Quintessential Aussie Shiraz, full of blueberries, leather, and spice.

Torres Mas La Plana 2003
Spain $49.99 +315838
Magisterial Cabernet Sauvignon from the Mediterranean coast.



Rich Red Food Pairings:

grilled ribeye, Texas-style braised beef brisket,
slow-cooked lamb shoulder


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