In-Store Discoveries Appearing on Shelves August 3, 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.

13 wines are being released, here are scores for 5 of them.

Three-and-a-Half Star Wines (*** ½) …
Biohof Pratsch Steinberg Gruner Veltliner 2010 ($35.95 - #318386) ... Austria

Three-and-a-Half Plus Star Wines (*** ½+) …
Pierre Gimonnet & Fils 2008 Gastronome Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne ($58.95 - #182394) ... Champagne, France

Four Star Wines (****) …
Vollenweider Wolfer Goldgrube Riesling Spatlese ($29.95 - #331223) ... Germany
Baracchi Smeriglio Syrah 2010 ($26.95 - #242073) ... Tuscany, Italy
Belle Glos 2012 Oeil de Pendrix Rosé ($26.95 - #343020) ... California, USA

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