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CHÂTEAU LARROGUE 2018, AC Bordeaux Supérieur, France

25 Sunday Sep 2022

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Cost: $15.95
Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Category: Red Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Ducourt
Alcohol: 14.0% Alcohol/Vol.

Good quality for the price. Score: 89/100.

Tasting Note: Dark ruby in colour with good acidity, a light to medium intense nose, powdery tannin & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Black cherry, plum, raspberry, cassis, cocoa, tobacco, vanilla, pencil shavings & leather.

Negatives: None

Pairings: Drink this now or in the next 5-7 years on its own or pair it with Moroccan Beef Stew.

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: September 24, 2022

LCBO: 92536

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COUTADA VELHA SIGNATURE RED 2020, IG Alentejano, Portugal

12 Monday Sep 2022

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Cost: $15.95
Grape: Trincadeira, Aragonez and Cabernet Sauvignon
Category: Red Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: Portugal
Region: Alentejo
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Ravasqueira
Alcohol: 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.

A nice easy, juicy dark fruits followed by spiciness. Score: 89/100.

Tasting Note: Medium ruby in colour with good acidity, medium+ intense nose, light tannin & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Plum, ripe tamarind, blackberries, mushrooms, truffles, cloves, Allspice & suede.

Negatives: None

Interesting Point: Lightly chill to 14 – 16C

Pairings: Drink this now or in the next 3-5 years on its own or pair it with Ensopado de borrego (Lamb Stew)

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: September 10, 2022

LCBO: 11152

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PATRIARCHE BRUT ROSÉ CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE, NV, Crémant de Bourgogne, France

05 Monday Sep 2022

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Cost: $21.95
Grape: Pinot Noir, Gamay
Category: Sparkling Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: France
Region: Crémant de Bourgogne
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Mason Patriarche
Alcohol: 12.0% Alcohol/Vol.

A very pleasant dry sparkling rosé. Score: 90/100.

Tasting Note: Cooper in colour with fine mouse, good acidity, medium intense nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Yeast, sour dough, wild strawberry, red currants & light ginger.

Negatives: None

Interesting Point: Vegan, Vegetarian

Pairings: Drink this now or in the next 3-5 years on its own or pair it with Eggs Benedict Royale.

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: September 3, 2022

LCBO: 16598

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LA FLEUR DE FRANÇOIS BLANC BRUT CRÉMANT DE BORDEAUX, NV, Méthode Traditionnelle, AC Bordeaux, France

28 Sunday Aug 2022

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Cost: $16.95
Grape: Semillon Blend
Category: Sparkling Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Format: 750 ml
Producer: La Fleur de François
Alcohol: 12.0% Alcohol/Vol.

Food friendly dry sparkling wine at a good price. Score: 88/100.

Tasting Note: Straw in colour with fine mouse, good acidity, low intense nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Light brioche, yeast, lemon, grapefruit, bruised apple, pear, wet stone & limestone.

Negatives: None

Pairings: Drink this now or in the next 3-5 years on its own or pair it with Ackee & Saltfish.

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: August 28, 2022

LCBO: 648170

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PIERRE SPARR BRUT RÉSERVE CRÉMANT D’ALSACE, NV, Methode Traditionnelle, AOC Alsace, France

22 Monday Aug 2022

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Cost: $19.95 (Clearance price: $16.00)
Grape: Pinot Blanc
Category: Sparkling Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Pierre Sparr
Alcohol: 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Simple clean, fruity with minerality. Score: 90/100.

Tasting Note: Straw in colour with fine mousse, good acidity, low to medium intense nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Light yeast & brioche, lemon, green apples, pear, peach cobbler & wet flint rocks.

Negatives: None

Interesting Point: 1st review of this sparkling wine was in 2015, and the price was a dollar less, so great for the consumer that in 7 years it’s almost the same price.

Pairings: Drink this now or in the next 3-5 years on its own or pair it with Gyoza

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: August 21, 2022

LCBO: 388603

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MURÉ CUVÉE BRUT CRÉMANT D’ALSACE, NV, Méthode Traditionnelle, AOC Alsace, France

15 Monday Aug 2022

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Cost: $28.95 (Clearance price: $23.95)
Grape: 25% Pinot Blanc, 25% Pinot Auxerrois, 25% Pinot Gris,15% Riesling, 10% Pinot Noir
Category: Sparkling Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: France
Region: Rouffach, Alsace
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Muré
Alcohol: 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Creamy, slender & dry. Score: 90/100.

Tasting Note: Light straw in colour with fine mousse, good acidity, medium intense nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Brioche, light yeast, green & yellow apples, yellow plum, roasted almonds, pear

Negatives: None

Interesting Point:

Pairings: Drink this now or in the next 4-6 years on its own or pair it with calamari

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy at sale price

Tasted: August 14, 2022

LCBO: 543090

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BRAMÌTO DELLA SALA CHARDONNAY 2021, IGP Umbria, Italy

13 Saturday Aug 2022

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Cost: $23.95
Grape: Chardonnay
Category: White Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: Italy
Region: Umbria
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Antinori
Alcohol: 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.

A clean, fresh, mineral driven Chard. Score: 90/100.

Tasting Note: Light in colour with good acidity, medium intense nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Lemon, yellow plum, green & yellow apples, toasted almonds, oak spice, ginger, Ciabatta, light vanilla & limestone.

Negatives: None

Pairings: Drink this now in the next couple of years on its own or pair it with Lobster Ravioli

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: August 12, 2022

LCBO: 176792

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BONTERRA ROSÉ 2021, California, United States of America

11 Thursday Aug 2022

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Cost: $21.95 (Clearance price: $17.60)
Grape: Grenache based
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: United States of America
Region: California
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Bonterra Organic Estates
Alcohol: 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.

Crisp & refreshing with a zesty, food-friendly acidity. Score: 89/100.

Tasting Note: Light copper in colour with good acidity, medium+ intense nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Rainier cherries, strawberries, watermelon, Blood Orange, cotton candy

Negatives: None

Interesting Point: Organic Winery

Pairings: Drink this now in the next couple of years on its own or pair it with hot & sour soup

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: August 10, 2022

LCBO: 25116

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GRAN FEUDO ROSADO 2021, DO Navarra, Spain

04 Thursday Aug 2022

Posted by Twilight Wines in Best Buys, Recommended, Rosés

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Cost: $13.05 (Sale price until Aug 14, 2022: $11.55)
Grape: 85% Garnacha, 15% Merlot
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO General List
Country: Spain
Region: Navarra
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Bodegas Gran Feudo
Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.

An expressive rosé that offers a lot for the money. Score: 88/100.

Tasting Note: Dark watermelon in colour with good acidity, medium+ intense nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Cherry, strawberry, watermelon, red plum,

Negatives: None

Elaboration: After keeping the must in contact with the skins for 6 to 12 hours, it is separated by gravity and fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature.

Interesting Point: Wine is Vegan friendly.

Pairings: Drink this now or in 2-4 years on its own or pair it with Sautéed prosciutto with caramelized onions and tossed in a rosé sauce.

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: August 3, 2022

LCBO: 165845

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ALVI’S DRIFT BRUT BLANC DE BLANC, NV, South Africa

01 Monday Aug 2022

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Cost: $16.95 (Clearance Price: $14.75)
Grape: Chardonnay
Category: White Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: South Africa
Region:
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Alvi’s Drift
Alcohol: 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Crisp clean brut sparkling wine offering good value for the quality of wine. Score: 88/100.

Tasting Note: Straw in colour with fine mousse, good acidity, medium+ intense nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Passion Fruit, lemon, green apples & pear.

Negatives: None

Interesting Point: Charmat method

Pairings: Drink this now or in 2-4 years on its own or pair it with Sushi.

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: July 31, 2022

LCBO: 21163

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Twilight is sometimes defined as when something is approaching its end, especially in a gentle or peaceful way. It is universally known as that optimum moment between day and night, light and darkness. Twilight is that point when we have learned the lessons we are apt to learn and have spun our last breath, and told our last tale: our twilight years. It is that moment when everything and everyone is at its finest, when the earth and all its occupants pause for just a fraction of time in anticipation of what comes next. That is the moment at which all wine should be drank and with a little insight and a lot of luck, fate will allow us the moment in which this will occur. The luck my friend’s is totally of your own creation. Here in my domain, Twilight wines. I will endeavour to impart that insight.

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