In-Store Discoveries Appearing on Shelves October 26, 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.

22 wines are being released, here are scores for 16 of them.

Three-and-a-Half Star Wines (*** ½) …
Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur Aux Saint Julien Nuits Saint Georges 2010 ($54.95 - #254290) – Burgundy, France

Three-and-a-Half Plus Star Wines (*** ½+) …
Ruinart R De Ruinart Brut Champagne ($77.95 - #189878) ... Champagne, France
Jakob Schneider 2011 Niederhauser Klamm Riesling Kabinett ($23.95 - #347294) ... Germany
Catena Zapata 2009 Argentino Malbec ($109.95 - #170035) ... Argentina
Cuvelier Los Andes 2006 Grand Vin ($39.95 - #149831) ... Argentina
Trapiche 2009 Terroir Series Single Vineyard Malbec ($39.95 - #261040) ... Argentina
Glaetzer 2010 Amon-Ra Shiraz ($75.95 - #58032) ... Australia
Olivier LeFlaive 2009 Charmois Saint Aubin 1er Cru ($51.95 - #354241) – Burgundy, France

Four Star Wines (****) …
Ruinart Brut Rosé Champagne ($98.95 - #662536) ... Champagne, France
Oliver’s 2010 Taranga Vineyards Shiraz ($39.95 - #191643) ... Australia
Domaine Antonin Guyon Corton Bressandes Grand Cru 2010 ($85.00 - #073668) ... Burgundy, France

Four-Plus Star Wines (****+) …
Ramos Pinto 30 Year Old Tawny Port ($103.95 - #250795) ... Portugal
Banfi 2009 Cuvee Aurora Rosé ($24.95 - #355693) ... Piedmont, Italy
Dunn 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon ($109.95 - #709501) ... California, USA

Four-and-a-Half Plus Star Wines (**** ½+) …
Kopke 1984 Colheita Port ($68.95 - #726877) … Portugal
Casanova di Nera 2007 Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino ($88.00 - #85241) – Tuscany, Italy

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