Sweet red stone fruits, flowers and spices inform the pretty, nuanced finish. The Bourgogne emerges from parcels in Gevrey and Brochon. -Reviewed by Renny Pacheco, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Pinot Noir Producer: Louis Boillot Vintage: 2011 Country: France Region: Burgundy (Bourgogne Rouge) Price: $37.01 (inc tax) Buy here!
My desert island wine will always be Champagne; great with seafood and perfect for celebrating one’s rescue. This delightful Grower Champagne is a blend of 65% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay. The NV Brut Rosé Grand Cru has aromas of freshly cut roses, red fruits with good length. The wine’s balance and overall sense of harmony are first-class all the way. Enjoy any time with or without food.12 -Reviewed by Kevin McKinnon, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Sparkling Rose Producer: Godme Vintage: NV Country: France Region: Champagne Price: $70.00 (inc tax) Buy here!
One of the most frequently asked questions I hear each time I drink wine I get a headache. Now there are a myriad of things that go one in fermenting a wine and it is hard to boil the answer down to one specific item. My first question is what types of styles of wines you enjoy. More often than not it is wines from South America and the other parts of the “New World” mostly in the value category, this means $10-$15 or so. I try to be as diplomatic as possible and I politely say spend a few dollars more on wine and I think you will be surprised. Many new world wines are not fermented to complete … (Click for more)
Herbal nose with a bit of leather, red fruit and earth on the palate. Great with wild mushroom risotto. -Reviewed by Sarah Thurston, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Pinot Noir Producer: Domaine Denis Bachelet Vintage: 2011 Country: France Region: Burgundy (Cote de Nuits-Villages) Price: $60.01 (inc tax) Buy here!
This number starts soft on the nose, opening to reveal a combination of melon, pear, nuttiness, toast, and yeast. Creamy and rich on the palate, with intense flavours of ripe melon and white orchard fruits. Pair this complex and well-balanced wine with seafood (salmon, oysters, shellfish), a lamb curry or a creamy pasta. -Reviewed by Marjan Navab-Tehrani, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Chardonnay Producer: Joubert-Tradauw Vintage: 2008 Country: South Africa Region: Barrydale Price: $35.57 (inc tax) Buy here!
Miguel Merino is the eponymously named winery in Rioja for both father and son. They are experienced, congenial, warm, quality-focused and make terrific wines. This wine has pure and high toned fruit aromas and flavours displaying admirable minerality. A little less oaky and a little more fruit forward than many Crianzas, but generally more lively and transparent than ones made in traditional styles. Delicious! Pair with lamb or game and enjoy! -Tasted by Kevin McKinnon, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Tempranillo Producer: Miguel Merino Vintage: 2012 Country: Spain Region: Rioja Price: $18.00 (inc tax) Buy here!
On the nose, this Austrian beauty shows notes of apple blossom and fresh herbs. On the palate, juicy notes of green apple with great texture and notes of hazelnut. It finishes with lip-smacking generosity and a stimulating hint of apple skin. Incredibly delicate and tasty. -Tasted by Marquis Wine Cellars Team Wine: Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) Producer: Pfaffl Vintage: 2011 Country: Austria Region: Vienna Price: $29.90 (inc tax) Buy here!
You can be certain that the wines of Domaine Pierre-Papin respect the terroir and the vintage. The 2012 has salty and peachy notes on the nose, with light, fresh, floral and fruity qualities on the palate. Enjoy with seafood, especially shellfish. -Tasted by Chrystala Georgiou, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Melon de Bourgogne Producer: Domaine Pierre-Papin Vintage: 2012 Country: France Region: Loire (Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine) Price: $33.01 (inc tax) Buy here!
A somewhat freakish California creation of 76% Sangiovese blended with 24% Montepulciano, this wine is surprisingly Italian in style. Fruit forward with crisp acidity and moderate tannins this wine combines aromas and flavours of red fruits, floral and earthy notes. Pour this for your Italian loving friends and see if you can stump them in a game of “Name that wine”. -Tasted by Jon Ellison, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Sangiovese/Montepulciano blend Producer: Unti Vintage: 2012 Country: USA Region: Sonoma Price: $42.00 (inc tax) Buy here!