Jarno

Jarno Podere Castorani Colline Pescaresi i.g.t. 2003

SAQ code : 10463025
UPC : 08032790 760408
Category : Red Wine
Color : Red
Nature : Still Wine
Format : 750 ML

Regular Price : $71.00

Descriptive record Country : Italy
Region : Abruzzo
Appellation : Colline Pescaresi
Classification : Italian local wine
Producer : Podere Castorani SRL
Alcoholic strength : 14.5 %
Tasting comments : March 2006 Year tasted : 2002
Wine family : Dry, full-bodied and woody
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Mature between 2008 and 2013

Variety: Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 100%

Mille Pendi

Mille Pendii Valle d'Aoste 2005

SAQ code : 10780418
UPC : 08032790 763706
Category : Red Wine
Color : Red
Nature : Still Wine
Format : 750 ML


Regular Price : $25.25

Descriptive record Country : Italy
Region : Val d'Aoste
Appellation : Val-d'aoste
Classification : d.o.c.
Producer : Podere Castorani SRL
Alcoholic strength : 13.5 %
Tasting comments : October 2007 Year tasted : 2005
Wine family : Dry, medium-bodied and spicy
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2010

Variety: Petit Rouge 100%

Coste Delle Plaie

Coste delle Plaie Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2004

Code SAQ : 10383105
CUP : 08032790 761207
Catégorie : Vin rouge
Couleur : Rouge
Nature : Vin tranquille
Format : 750 ML

Variety: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 100%


Prix régulier : 22,35 $

Fiche descriptive Pays : Italie
Région : Abruzzes
Appellation : Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Classification : d.o.c.
Fournisseur : Podere Castorani SRL
Pourcentage d'alcool : 14.0 %

Amorino

Amorino Podere Castorani Colline Pescaresi i.g.t. 2005

Code SAQ : 10859265
CUP : 08032790 763300
Catégorie : Vin rouge
Couleur : Rouge
Nature : Vin tranquille
Format : 750 ML


Prix régulier : 22,95 $


Fiche descriptive Pays : Italie
Région : Abruzzes
Appellation : Colline Pescaresi
Classification : Indicazione geografica tipica
Fournisseur : Podere Castorani SRL
Pourcentage d'alcool : 13.5 %

Variety: Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 55%,
Syrah 25%, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot

Scia

Scià Castorani Sangiovese Puglia i.g.t. 2006

SAQ code : 10966765
UPC : 08032790 763096
Category : Red Wine
Color : Red
Nature : Still Wine
Format : 750 ML
Price: 12.30$

Detail
Variety: Sangiovese 100%
Vineyard: north of Puglia region.
Training system: traditional overhead trellis
system “pergola”.
Yield per hectare: 12 t/ha.
Harvest: in September,
accurate grape selection.
Vinification: fermentation at 30º

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Casale Vecchio Farnese Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2007

SAQ code : 10921276
UPC : 08019873 001016
Category : Red Wine
Color : Red
Nature : Still Wine
Format : 750 ML


Regular Price : $16.65

Descriptive record Country : Italy
Region : Abruzzo
Appellation : Montepulciano-d'abruzzo
Classification : d.o.c.
Producer : Farnese Vini Srl
Alcoholic strength : 13.5 %
Tasting comments : May 2008 Year tasted : 2007
Wine family : Dry, full-bodied and woody
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2012

Zinfandel Dancing Bull Rancho Zabaco Californie 2007

SAQ code : 10351331
UPC : 00085000 010181
Category : Red Wine
Color : Red
Nature : Still Wine
Format : 750 ML

Regular Price : $15.80

Descriptive record Country : United States
Region : California
Grape Variety : Zinfandel
Classification : Table wine
Producer : Rancho Zabaco Winery
Alcoholic strength : 13.9 %
Tasting comments : March 2007 Year tasted : 2005
Wine family : Dry, full-bodied and fruity
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2009

Il Brecciarolo Rosso Piceno superiore 2006

Il Brecciarolo Rosso Piceno superiore 2006

SAQ code : 10542647
UPC : 00666056 000090
Category : Red Wine
Color : Red
Nature : Still Wine
Format : 750 ML

Regular Price : $14.05

Descriptive record Country : Italy
Region : Marches
Appellation : Rosso-piceno
Classification : d.o.c.
Producer : Velenosi srl
Alcoholic strength : 13.5 %
Tasting comments : June 2006 Year tasted : 2003
Wine family : Dry, medium-bodied and fruity
Degree of evolution : Young
Aging potential : Read to drink now, but will age well until 2010

Malbec/Corvina Passo Doble Masi Tupungato 2006

SAQ code : 10395309
UPC : 08002062 001607
Category : Red Wine
Color : Red
Nature : Still Wine
Format : 750 ML
Regular Price : $16.70

Descriptive record
Country : Argentina
Grape Variety : Malbec/corvina
Classification : Table wine
Producer : Masi Agricola SPA
Alcoholic strength : 13.5 %
Tasting comments : December 2006
Year tasted : 2004
Wine family : Dry, full-bodied and spicy
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2011

Zinfandel Liberty School Paso Robles Californie 2005

Zinfandel Liberty School Paso Robles Californie 2005
SAQ code : 10709021
UPC : 00657891 703239
Category : Red Wine
Color : Red
Nature : Still Wine
Format : 750 ML
Regular Price : $18.45

Descriptive record
Country : United States
Region : California
Grape Variety : Zinfandel
Classification : Table wine
Producer : Liberty School
Alcoholic strength : 13.5 %
Tasting comments : November 2006
Year tasted : 2003
Wine family : Dry, full-bodied and fruity
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2010

Tocado Campo de Borja 2007

Tocado Campo de Borja 2007
SAQ code : 10845701
UPC : 08412423 120647
Category : Red Wine
Color : Red
Nature : Still Wine
Format : 750 ML
Regular Price : $8.70

Descriptive record
Country : Spain
Region : Aragon
Appellation : Campo-de-borja
Classification : Denominación de origen
Producer : Bodegas Borsao SA
Alcoholic strength : 13.5 %

Year tasted : 2007
Wine family : Dry, medium-bodied and fruity
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2010

Sangiovese Pasqua Puglia i.g.t 2007

Sangiovese Pasqua Puglia i.g.t 2007
SAQ code : 00545772
UPC : 08007880 542004
Category : Red Wine
Color : Red
Nature : Still Wine
Format : 750 ML
Regular Price : $10.10

Descriptive record
Country : Italy
Region : Puglia
Grape Variety : Sangiovese
Appellation : Puglia
Classification : Italian local wine
Producer : Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine SPA
Alcoholic strength : 12.5 %

Sangiovese Farnese Farneto Valley Daunia i.g.t. 2007

SAQ code : 10669331
UPC : 00653149 111269

Category : Red Wine
Color : Red
Nature : Still Wine
Format : 750 ML

Country : Italy
Region : Puglia
Grape Variety : Sangiovese
Appellation : Daunia
Classification : Italian local wine
Producer : Farnese Vini Srl
Alcoholic strength : 12.5 %

Year tasted : 2007
Wine family : Dry, medium-bodied and fruity
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2011

Shiraz/cabernet-sauvignon Wolf Blass Red Label South Eastern 2006

SAQ code : 00311795

Category : Red Wine
Color : Red
Nature : Still Wine
Format : 750 ML
Regular Price : $16.20

Descriptive record
Country : Australia
Grape Variety : Syrah/cabernet
Classification : Table wine
Producer : Wolf Blass Wines Int'l
Alcoholic strength : 14.0 %
Tasting comments : November 2007
Year tasted : 2006
Wine family : Dry, full-bodied and woody
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2011

Tasting notes
This dry purplish red coloured wine features intense empyreumatic and fruity scents and offers a full-bodied texture as well as fleshy tannins.

Tempranillo Canforrales Campos Reales La Mancha 2006

SAQ code : 10327373

Category : Red Wine
Color : Red
Nature : Still Wine
Format : 750 ML

Regular Price : $14.00

Descriptive record
Country : Spain
Region : La Mancha
Grape Variety : Tempranillo
Appellation : La-mancha
Classification : Denominación de origen
Producer : CCNS Rosario
Alcoholic strength : 13.0 %
Tasting comments : January 2007
Year tasted : 2003
Wine family : Dry, medium-bodied and fruity
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Read to drink now, but will age well until 2010

Tasting notes
Under the purplish red colour, the nose is intense and simple. Enjoy this dry, medium-bodied and fruity red featuring refreshing acidity. On the palate, it showcases fleshy tannins and a broad mouthfeel that leads into a medium finish.

Rosemount Diamond Label

Shiraz Rosemount Diamond Label South Eastern Australia 2005

SAQ code : 00302349
Price: 18.30$

Country : Australia
Grape Variety : Shiraz
Classification : Table wine
Producer : Rosemount Estate

Year tasted : 2005
Wine family : Dry, medium-bodied and fruity
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2011
Serve Temp: 15-16 degrees

Riesling Réserve Willm Alsace

Riesling Réserve Willm Alsace 2007

SAQ code : 00011452
Price: 16.65$

Country : France
Region : Alsace and East
Sub area : : Alsace
Grape Variety : Riesling
Appellation : Alsace
Classification : a.o.c.
Producer : Alsace Willm

Year tasted : 2007
Wine family : Dry, light and floral
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2011

Serving Temperature: 8-10 degrees

Fumées Blanches

Sauvignon blanc Fumées Blanches vin pays Côtes Tarn 2007

SAQ code : 00643700
Price: 13.35$

Country : France
Region : Southwest
Grape Variety : Sauvignon blanc
Appellation : des Côtes du tarn
Classification : Local wine
Producer : Jacques et François Lurton

Year tasted : 2007
Wine family : Dry, medium-bodied and fruity
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2010

Serving Temp: 8-10 degrees
Ideal as an aperitif, with seafood canapés or goat cheese with sundried tomatoes.

Riserva Ruffino Chianti

Ducale Riserva Ruffino Chianti Classico 2005

SAQ code : 00045195
Price: 25.60$

Country : Italy
Region : Tuscany
Appellation : Chianti-classico
Classification : d.o.c.g.
Producer : Ruffino SPA

Year tasted : 2004
Wine family : Dry, full-bodied and spicy
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2012

Serving Temp: 16-17 degrees

Coppola

Cab.-Sauv. Claret Coppola Diamond Black Label Napa 2005

SAQ code : 00863654
Price: 24.85$

Country : United States
Region : California
Sub area : : Napa
Grape Variety : Cabernet-Sauvignon
Classification : Table wine
Producer : Niebaum-Coppola Estate

Year tasted : 2003
Wine family : Dry, full-bodied and fruity
Degree of evolution : Young
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2011

Serving Temp: 15-17 degrees

Liberty School

Cabernet-Sauvignon Liberty School Paso Robles Californie 2005

Code SAQ : 00856567
Price: 18.00$

Country : United States
Region : California
Grape Variety : Cabernet-Sauvignon
Classification : Table wine
Producer : Liberty School

Year tasted : 2003
Wine family : Dry, full-bodied and woody
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2009

Serving Temperature: 15-17 degrees

Costasera Masi

Costasera Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2004

SAQ code : 00317057
Price: 39.75$

Country : Italy
Region : Veneto
Appellation : Amarone-della-valpolicella-cla
Classification : d.o.c.
Producer : Masi Agricola SPA

Year tasted : 2004
Wine family : Dry, full-bodied and woody
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Read to drink now, but will age well until 2012

AROMATIC AND ROBUST
Deep and dense, this Amarone (Amarones are made from carefully selected grapes that are then dried to intensify the colour and flavours) delivers notes of violet and cherry.

Food pairing - QUÉBEC RACK OF LAMB CONFIT OR RIB STEAK WITH BLUE CHEESE
Serve at 16-18 degrees
Serve with the meal and at the end of the meal

Wyndham Estate

Shiraz Bin 555 Wyndham Estate South Eastern Australia 2005

SAQ code : 00189415
Price: $17.95

Country : Australia
Grape Variety : Shiraz
Producer : Wyndham Estate Winery

Year tasted : 2003
Wine family : Dry, full-bodied and fruity
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2010

AROMATIC AND ROBUST
Intense and complex, progressing through at least three aromatic registers – for starters, blackberry, cherry, cassis, prune and chocolate, plus wood scents. You’ll find that this one’s an exceptional discovery!

Serve at 15-16 degrees
Serve with the meal and at the end of the meal
Food pairing: grilled beef

Zenato Ripassa

Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore Classico 2006

SAQ code : 00974741
Price: 26.00$

Country : Italy
Region : Veneto
Appellation : Valpolicella-classico-superior
Classification : d.o.c.
Producer : Zenato Azienda Vitivinicola SRL

Year tasted : 2003
Wine family : Dry, full-bodied and fruity
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Read to drink now, but will age well until 2009

Serving Temperature: 15-17 degrees

Koonunga Hill

Cabernet-Sauv./Merlot Koonunga Hill Penfolds South Australia 2006

SAQ code : 00613240
Price: 18.20$

Country : Australia
Grape Variety : Cabernet-Sauvignon/Merlot
Classification : Table wine
Producer : Penfolds Wines Pty. Lt

Year tasted : 2005
Wine family : Dry, medium-bodied and fruity
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2010

Food Pairing: Grilled duck
Serve with the meal and at the end of the meal
Serving temperature - 15-16 degrees

Jacob's Creek

Shiraz Jacob's Creek South Eastern Australia 2006

SAQ code : 00548644
Price: 14.95$

Country : Australia
Grape Variety : Shiraz
Classification : Table wine
Producer : Orlando Wines

Year tasted : 2005
Wine family : Dry, medium-bodied and fruity
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2010

Food pairing: Grilled beef
Serve with the meal and at the end of the meal
Serving temperature: 15-16 degrees

Sangiovese di Romagna

Umberto Cesari Riserva Sangiovese di Romagna 2003

SAQ code : 10780338
Price: 19.95$

Country : Italy
Region : Emilia-Romagna
Appellation : Sangiovese-di-romagna
Classification : d.o.c.
Producer : Umberto Cesari

Year tasted : 2003
Wine family : Dry, medium-bodied and woody
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2010

Food pairing: beef fondue
Serve with the meal and at the end of the meal
Serve at 16 to 18 degrees

*** VERY HARD TO FIND, UN VRAI BIJOU ***

Crawford Marlborough

Sauvignon blanc Crawford Marlborough 2007

SAQ code : 10327701
Price: 18.50$

Country : New Zealand
Grape Variety : Sauvignon blanc
Classification : Table wine
Producer : Kim Crawford Wines Ltd.

Year tasted : 2006
Wine family : Dry, medium-bodied and fruity
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2009

Serve beginning of the meal, and with the meal
Serving temperature : 8 - 10 °C
Food Pairing: Seafood and shellfish, smoked haddock, goat's cheese

*** Wine Spectator 90+ points seven years in a row ***

Moma

Moma Umberto Cesari Rubicone i.g.t. 2006

SAQ code : 10544781
Price: 16.75$

Country : Italy
Region : Emilia-Romagna
Appellation : Rubicone
Classification : Italian local wine
Producer : Umberto Cesari

Year tasted : 2006
Wine family : Dry, medium-bodied and woody
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2011

Serve with the meal
Food pairing: grilled beef, roasted lamb, stew-fondue beef

80% Sangiovese 10% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Merlot

Liano

Year: 2004
Country : Italy
Region : Emilia-Romagna
Grape Variety : Sangiovese/Cabernet-Sauvignon
Appellation : Rubicone
Classification : Italian local wine
Producer : Umberto Cesari
Wine family : Dry, full-bodied and woody
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2010

Wine and food pairing: grilled duck, grilled lamb, braised beef
Serving temperature: 16-18 degrees
Serve with the meal and at the end of the meal

Price: 27.75$
SAQ code: 00927707

Majolica

Country : Italy
Region : Abruzzo
Appellation : Montepulciano-d'abruzzo
Classification : d.o.c.
Producer : Podere Castorani SRL

Year : 2006
Wine family : Dry, medium-bodied and spicy
Degree of evolution : At its peak
Aging potential : Ready to drink now through 2010

Wine and food pairing: grilled lamb, roasted duck, pressed cheese
Body: Medium-bodied

Price: 13.35$
SAQ code: 10754252

Nebbiolo 100%

Piccio

Detail

Producer: Podere Castorani
Variety: Syrah 100%
Vineyard: In the province of Trapani, in Sicily.
Training system: vertical trellis system.
Yield per hectare: 10 t/ha.
Harvest: by hand in September,
accurate grape selection.
Vinification: fermentation at 30º C
with frequent pump-over



Tasting notes

Colour: ruby red, with violet tones.
Aroma: spices with hints of
forest fruits and vanilla.
Taste: well structured to the palate,
with soft tannins and notes of
mature fruits and spices.


SAQ code: 10859214
Price: 14.25$