In-Store Discoveries Appearing on Shelves August 17, 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.

10 wines are being released, here are scores for 11 of them.

Three-and-a-Half Star Wines (*** ½) …
Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red 2012 ($13.95 - #936765) ... Italy

Three-and-a-Half Plus Star Wines (*** ½+) …
Saddleback Cellars 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon ($69.95 - #192351) ... California, USA
Chateau Faizeau 2009 Vieilles Vignes ($25.00 - #269928) ... Bordeaux, France
Chateau Fougas Maldoror 2009 ($28.85 - #195941) ... Bordeaux, France

Four Star Wines (****) …
Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne ($49.95 - #924670) ... Champagne, France
Evening Land 2011 Spanish Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir ($46.95 - #337147) ... California, USA
Chateau La Croix de Gay 2009 ($51.85 - #192955) ... Bordeaux, France
Chateau Paloumey 2009 ($28.95 - #189241) ... Bordeaux, France

Four-Plus Star Wines (****+) …
Bollig-Lehnert 2006 Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Auslese ($15.95 - #336420) ... Germany

Four-and-a-Half Star Wines (**** ½) …
Brochet-Hervieux 1997 Premier Cru Brut Champagne ($72.95 - #340141) ... Champagne, France – just look at the year, and it barely shows its age, maybe the slight beeswax and honey notes might give it away.

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