May Cellar Feature
| Product Name | LCBO# | Region | Score | mL | $/btl. | Qty. Avail. | Qty |
| Argentina |
La Florita Finca El Peral Cabernet Sauvingnon 2021
La Florita Finca El Peral Cabernet Sauvingnon 2021Altamira, Valle de Uco, Mendoza 0037133 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $31.00 TASTING NOTE : Of all the wines in the La Florita portfolio, this is the only one that doesn't come from El Peral, in the north of the Uco Valley, but from Altamira, in the south of the valley. From vines that are about 20 years old, planted on rocky soils with the presence of calcium carbonate. This offers a very subtle look at the variety, rich in herbal notes, with ripe red fruits and a texture made from fine, sharp tannins that give life and show a juicy interpretation of mountain cabernet. Score - 94. (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2023)
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0037133
| Mendoza | 94 (GD) | 750 | $31.00 | 250 |
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Salentein Numina Spirit Vineyard Gran Corte 2019
Salentein Numina Spirit Vineyard Gran Corte 2019Valle de Uco, Mendoza 0543405 (XD) 15% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $39.00 TASTING NOTE : The 2019 Gran Corte Numina is a blend of [mostly] Malbec, [with] Cabernet Sauvignon ... Petit Verdot ... Cabernet Franc and ... Merlot from Los Árboles and San Pablo, Uco Valley; it was aged for 16 months in a tenth new barrels. Purple in the glass. The complex nose offers clearly defined notes of cigar box, vanilla, fresh plum, blackcurrant and bay leaf with hints of ash. Lean and juicy in the mouth with refined tannins, the flavors are driven by the oak. Drinking window: 2022-2034. Score - 94. (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.com, Nov. 3, 2022)
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0543405
| Mendoza | 94 (VIN) | 750 | $39.00 | 413 |
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| Australia |
Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021
Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021Yarra Valley, Victoria, single vineyard, unfiltered 0018666 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $89.00 TASTING NOTE : Fragrant and expressive, with polished, creamy tannins setting the stage for blueberry, raspberry and cardamom flavors. Delivers details of palo santo, brown sugar, dried violet and sweet mint tea on the long, impressive finish. Drink now through 2034. Score - 96. (MaryAnn Worobiec, winespectator.com, Dec. 15, 2022)
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0018666
| Victoria | 96 (WS) | 750 | $89.00 | 128 |
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Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz 2019
Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz 2019Barossa Valley, South Australia 0058032 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $87.00 TASTING NOTE : The 2019 Amon Ra Shiraz is 100% Shiraz and 100% from the 2019 vintage, as Ben Glaetzer felt it - unlike many previous vintages - didn't need to be freshened with a small proportion of younger wine. From old vines in the Ebenezer district of the northern Barossa Valley, it offers classic notes of blackberries and spice, framed by hints of cedar and vanilla (it's aged in 100% new oak hogsheads, mostly French). It's full-bodied yet crisp, supple but tight and really long. Offering lovely dark fruit, hints of espresso and black olive, it finishes mouthwatering and firm. Give it some time in the cellar and drink it from 2025-2040. Score - 96+-. (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Aug. 31, 2021)
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0058032
| South Australia | 96+- (RP) | 750 | $87.00 | 0 |
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Hewitson Mother Vine Monopole Shiraz 2019
Hewitson Mother Vine Monopole Shiraz 2019Barossa Valley, South Australia 0020170 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $136.00 TASTING NOTE : From a single vineyard cloned from one lone 'mother' vine found in the Old Garden vineyard planted in 1853, the Hewiston Monopole Shiraz is a delicious drop; smooth and supple, with an intensity of bright fruit resulting from partial whole bunch; blackberries, black cherries and blueberries, complete with notes of herbal leaf, oolong tea and vanilla. The palate is smooth - a feature of all of Dean's wines - but with a slightly saline edge, savoury intensity midway, and structural acidity. The wine is long, with a decidedly grippy finish, and whilst drinking beautifully now will repay time in the cellar. Score - 98. (Melissa Moore, winepilot.com, undated)
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0020170
| South Australia | 98 | 750 | $136.00 | 52 |
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Rymill Coonawarra The Surveyor Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Rymill Coonawarra The Surveyor Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Coonawarra, South Australia 0012556 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $74.00 TASTING NOTE : This cuvée is made from only the finest barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon and only in Rymill's best vintages. It's a deep, resinous wine bursting with dark fruit flavour and herbaceous aromas, with hints of charred wood, eucalyptus, mint and tar on a long, brooding finish. The weight on the palate suggests it can be cellared for well over 15 years. (May 12, 2022)
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0012556
| South Australia | | 750 | $74.00 | 64 |
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Yalumba The Caley Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz 2018
Yalumba The Caley Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz 2018South Australia 0537316 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $514.00 TASTING NOTE : Good depth and hue of colour it's still purple-tinted at this age. The bouquet is fresh and bold, replete with forest-floor/mint and dried-herb nuances, while the palate is very powerful, concentrated, full-bodied and firmly constructed. Deep-set cassis fruit as well, still partially in hiding. This is a dense, power-packed cabernet-driven red with abundant tannins. Tremendously long finish. A magnificent wine, which has what it takes to age and reward cellaring for the long term. (80% Coonawarra cabernet, 20% Barossa shiraz). Drink date: 2023-2048. Score - 99. (Huon Hooke, therealreview.com, March 21, 2023)
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0537316
| South Australia | 99 (TRR) | 750 | $514.00 | 12 |
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| Canada |
Blomidon Reserve Chardonnay 2021
Blomidon Reserve Chardonnay 2021Nova Scotia 0037701 (XD) 13% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $52.00 TASTING NOTE : This is such an elegant, delicate chardonnay showing its Nova Scotia roots, yet there is generosity and richness in flavour. The nose is creamy with hazelnut, pear, light toast and lemon meringue pie. Very good use of oak (11 months French). It light to medium bodied, spry yet textured well. The focus and length are excellent. Tasted at i4C July 2023. Score - 92. (David Lawrason, winealign.com)
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0037701
| Nova Scotia | 92 (WAL) | 750 | $52.00 | 21 |
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Domaine Queylus La Grande Réserve Pinot Noir 2021
Domaine Queylus La Grande Réserve Pinot Noir 2021VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula 0021533 (XD) 13% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $65.70 TASTING NOTE : This classic Old World-style Pinot Noir comes from one of Niagara's prime vineyards sites. Its dense flavours of tart red fruit mingle with hints of black olive, violet and clove, with sweet tobacco on the finish. Drinkable now but will cellar favourably until 2031+.
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0021533
| Ontario | | 750 | $65.70 | 29 |
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Tantalus Bear Chardonnay 2022
Tantalus Bear Chardonnay 2022BC VQA Okanagan Valley 0016069 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $38.00 TASTING NOTE : Cracker chardonnay here from Dave Paterson and Tantalus, über fresh, crisp and in the cleanest varietal style. Easy and low alcohol (12.8 percent) but don't be fooled because this packs a punch so in effect taking this lightly would be akin to poking the bear. The magic of conversion rate is the catalyst to effecting balance but be wise, grill a fleshy and fatty piece of fish (salmon, char, etc.) to tame the seasoning and reach chardonnay pairing nirvana. Drink 2023-2026. Tasted June 2023. Score - 92. (Michael Godel, winealign.com)
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0016069
| British Columbia | 92 (WAL) | 750 | $38.00 | 96 |
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| Chile |
Concha y Toro Amelia Chardonnay 2021
Concha y Toro Amelia Chardonnay 2021DO Valle del Limarí 0677153 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $80.00 TASTING NOTE : The 2021 Chardonnay Amelia hails from the Quebrada Seca Vineyard in the Limarí Valley and was fermented in Burgundy barrels, 10% new. Green with yellowish sheen. The nose features green apple and pear notes along with ginger snap and herbs over a faint layer of cedar. Lean and fairly creamy in the mouth, the taut, refreshing acidity and pinch of salt make for an alluring flow. An intricately assembled white from Limarí in which the subtlety has been enhanced by the work with the lees and the wood. Drinking window: 2023-2033. Score - 96. (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.com, June 6, 2023)
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0677153
| Limari Valley | 96 (VIN) | 750 | $80.00 | 166 |
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Montes Folly Syrah 2020
Montes Folly Syrah 2020Valle de Colchagua 0062356 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $90.00 TASTING NOTE : Deep, opulent and rich but not overdone. Plenty of blackberries, dark chocolate and cigar box. Spices and graphite, too. Just a hint of figs. The full-bodied palate is tightly wound but tense, with tight tannins and concentrated black fruit. Really flavorful and long. Drink or hold [until 2030+]. Score - 96. (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, April 24, 2023)
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0062356
| Colchagua Valley | 96 (JS) | 750 | $90.00 | 534 |
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Viña Aquitania Lazuli Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Viña Aquitania Lazuli Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Valle del Maipo 0016805 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $55.00 TASTING NOTE : Aquitania gets this 100% cabernet sauvignon from vineyards planted across from the winery 26 years ago on soils that are silty, clayey, and especially stony (below 45 centimeters). It's a colluvial stone from the Andes Mountains that has proven to be perfect for cabernet sauvignon (Domus and Cousiño Macul are the best examples of this classic area), and for Aquitania, it's the base of a wine that's always subtle, always delicate. If you like their interpretation of place in their emblematic Paul Bruno, this will amaze you. There's a depth of sweet red-fruit flavors here and herbal aromas that mingle with earthy and spicy tones, while tannins roll smoothly through the mouth, as if walking on spongy soles. The palate is full of flavor, but not to excess, and the acidity is just right. A classic to understand the true character of Chile's historic cabernet. [Drink till 2034.] Score - 96. (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2023)
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0016805
| Maipo Valley | 96 (GD) | 750 | $55.00 | 122 |
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| France |
Angst Côte de Jouan Chablis 1er Cru 2022
Angst Côte de Jouan Chablis 1er Cru 2022AC 0037826 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $49.00 TASTING NOTE : Crisp citrus and ripe tree fruit flavours mingle with the brisk minerality characteristic of a great premier cru Chablis, accented by hints of toasted, nutty aromas from a short time spent in old oak foudres. Drink tonight with a plate of oysters or cellar until 2032.
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0037826
| Burgundy | | 750 | $49.00 | 253 |
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Bestheim Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg 2021
Bestheim Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg 2021AC Alsace Grand Cru 0037139 (D) 13% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $36.00 TASTING NOTE : 100% Riesling. Fresh grapefruit, lemon, ginger and crushed stone aromas. Dry and salty with a slight bitterness in the long finish. Score - 94. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2023)
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0037139
| Alsace | 94 (DWWA) | 750 | $36.00 | 320 |
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Château Boutisse 2019
Château Boutisse 2019AC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 0028691 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $48.00 TASTING NOTE : Perfumed nose of dried violets, dark plums, licorice, bark and chocolate orange. It's medium-bodied with fine, supple tannins and fresh acidity. Nicely spiced with a fresh, vibrant finish. Builds at the end. Merlot, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and carmenere. Better after 2024. [This will hold until 2034+.] Score - 94. (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 20, 2022)
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0028691
| Bordeaux | 94 (JS) | 750 | $48.00 | 643 |
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Château de Chamirey Sazenay Mercurey 1er Cru 2020
Château de Chamirey Sazenay Mercurey 1er Cru 2020AC 0028862 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $82.00 TASTING NOTE : From a 1.52ha vineyard near the village facing east and south. The wine ferments for two weeks with a modest inclusion of whole clusters prior to ageing in cask (20% new). The result has a bright pomegranate and red cherry fruit, with a menthol edge on the nose. There is a hint of reduction on the nose and lighter body on the palate than the other premiers crus, with bright acidity and a moderate finish. Approachable soon. Drinking window: 2023-2035. Score - 91. (Charles Curtis, MW, decanter.com, Jan. 17, 2022)
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0028862
| Burgundy | 91 (DEC) | 750 | $82.00 | 284 |
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Château de Chassagne-Montrachet Chassagne-Montrachet 2022
Château de Chassagne-Montrachet Chassagne-Montrachet 2022AC 0037467 (XD) 13% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $127.00 TASTING NOTE : The tiny appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet boasts impressive complexity and weight in its wines. The clay and chalk soils impart a flinty minerality peering through the oily, floral texture on the palate. This delicious wine shows aromas of sliced quince, green apple, jasmine, acacia oil and gunpowder, with hints of hazelnut. Serve it tonight with roast duck or cellar well into the late 2030s.
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0037467
| Burgundy | | 750 | $127.00 | 589 |
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Château de Ferrand 2020
Château de Ferrand 2020AC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 0036437 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $87.00 TASTING NOTE : A lovely floral fragrance on the nose with cool blue fruit elements; fresh and appealing. Juicy, bright and clean, this stands out with mouthwatering acidity underpinning a sleek core of well-defined creamy and chalky fruits - blackcurrant, plum and blueberry with lots of fragrance, too; you really get the Cabernet Franc speaking here. There is tons of salinity as well as oak aspects in the clove, cinnamon and bitter dark chocolate. It's well made with so many elements on show, but all well configured. A gourmet, dark chocolate bitterness lingers on the finish. Feels well made and purposeful. Dark, brooding and persistent. A great wine from an estate that's really improving. Winemaker Gonzague de Lambert with consultant Axel Marchal. Drinking window: 2024-2036. Score - 94. (Georgina Hindle, decanter.com, Jan. 31, 2023)
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0036437
| Bordeaux | 94 (DEC) | 750 | $87.00 | 80 |
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Château du Paradis 2016
Château du Paradis 2016AC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 0021192 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $127.00 TASTING NOTE : This has a terrific, fragrant nose with a cedary edge and classic, chalky notes and red plums. The silky and dense palate offers intense, plush tannins and dark plums. Try from 2022 [or cellar until 2034]. Score - 94. (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 3, 2019)
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0021192
| Bordeaux | 94 (JS) | 750 | $127.00 | 589 |
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