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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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John Sinal
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Rich Red Wine
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Best
of Category Pasqua Sagramoso Valpolicella Superiore
Ripasso 2004
Italy $21.99 +602342
Best in Show. Click
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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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