In-Store Discoveries Appearing on Shelves June 22, 2013

“ISD”s are In-Store Discoveries, these are wines that seem to just appear on the shelves of your local Vintages outlet.  Finally the LCBO has allowed the media the opportunity to taste and review these wines.

6 wines are being released, here are the reviews for 5 of them.

Three-and-a-Half Star Wines (*** ½) …
Domaines Ott Chateau de Selle Coeur de Grain Rose 2012 ($46.95 - #074617) ... Provence, France

Three-and-a-Half-Plus Star Wines (*** ½+) …
Giacosa Basarin 2006 Vigna Gianmate Barbaresco ($39.95 - #291401) ... Piedmont, Italy

Four Star Wines (****) …
Spy Valley 2011 Pinot Gris ($19.95 - #277723) ... New Zealand
Dancing Hares Mad Hatter ($82.95 - #333880) ... California, USA

Four-Plus Star Wines (****+) …
Bishop’s Peak 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon ($25.95 - #327254) ... California, USA

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