NATALIE MACLEAN S WINES OF THE WEEK Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com Special to CTV News Published Monday, March 15, 2021 4:18PM EDT
Slow Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Boneshaker Old Vine Zinfandel 2017, Santi Sortesele Pinot Grigio 2018, Zuccardi Q Chardonnay 2019, Reif Estate Winery Vidal Icewine 2018
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California, United States This superb, full-bodied Californian Cabernet sources fruit from three regions: Paso Robles, Lodi and Monterey. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and is then matured in American oak barrels for nine months. Aromas of fleshy ripe blackberries and plums wrapped in smoke. Pair with grilled meats.
Alcohol: 13.5%
NATALIE MACLEAN S WINES OF THE WEEK Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com Special to CTV News Published Monday, March 1, 2021 1:55PM EST Last Updated Tuesday, March 2, 2021 1:55PM EST
Cupcake Vineyards Black Forest Decadent Red, Eugen Altschuh Pinot Noir 2015, Marcel Cabelier Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay 2015, Salomon Groovy Grüner Veltliner 2018, Columbia Crest H3 Les Chevaux 2015
Share: A lovely, rich, full-bodied Californian red wine with aromas of black cherry liqueur. Perfect for Mexican mole.
Alcohol: 13.5% A lovely German Pinot Noir with aromas of fleshy ripe black cherry, raspberry and cola. Surprisingly high alcohol for Germen Pinot at 14% but it doesn t taste hot and is balanced. Smooth and supple. Pair with veal and game dishes.
NATALIE MACLEAN S WINES OF THE WEEK Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com Special to CTV News Published Monday, February 22, 2021 1:56PM EST
Benziger Family Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Modernist Dry Riesling 2019, Elouan Pinot Noir 2016, Peller Family Vineyards Merlot 2018, Southbrook Vineyards Framboise
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North Coast, California, United States Zesty, clean, crisp Californian Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of melon, guava, lemon and passionfruit. Medium-bodied and refreshing. Pair with seafood.
Alcohol: 13%
Rheinhessen, Germany Modernist 2019 Riesling is a bright and zesty Rheinhessen Riesling with elevage in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. Fresh with bright apple, white peach and citrus zest flavours beautifully balanced on the palate with food-friendly acidity for grilled fish and shellfish dishes.
NATALIE MACLEAN S WINES OF THE WEEK Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com Special to CTV News Published Monday, February 15, 2021 11:49AM EST
Imagery Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2019, La Celia Elite Malbec 2015, Inniskillin Reserve Riesling 2014, Familie Steffen Trittenheimer Altärchen Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2018, Lenz Moser Prestige Beerenauslese 2017
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California, United States A juicy, fleshy ripe cherry-berry Californian Pinot Noir. Supple, smooth and medium-bodied. Pair with roast chicken or turkey or Neapolitan pizza.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina A gorgeous, full-bodied Argentine Malbec with aromas of fleshy ripe dark plums and blackberries and a lick of dark spice on the finish. Pair with grilled meats.
NATALIE MACLEAN S WINES OF THE WEEK Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com Special to CTV News Published Monday, February 8, 2021 10:04AM EST
Königschaffhauser Vulkanfelsen Pinot Gris Trocken 2019, Allram Strass Grüner Veltliner 2018, Kenwood Vineyards Pinot Noir 2016, Lakeview Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Henry of Pelham Three of Hearts Rosé 2018
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Baden Qualitätswein, Germany From the Baden-Kaiserstuhl wine region, Königschaffhauser Vulkanfelsen 2019 Pinot Gris is fragrant, lush and vibrant with ripe pear, melon and ripe apricot flavours mouth-filling and fresh on the palate. The wine is made from 100% Pinot Gris from a single-vineyard in the Kaiserstuhl subregion. Drinking beautifully now. Chill and pour with a grilled pork tenderloin.