Cellar Collection: September feature - SOLD OUT
| Product Name | LCBO# | Region | Score | mL | $/btl. | Qty. Avail. | Qty |
| Argentina |
Catena Zapata Fortuna Terrae Adrianna Vineyard Malbec 2021
Catena Zapata Fortuna Terrae Adrianna Vineyard Malbec 2021Gualtallary, Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Mendoza 0014272 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $142.00 TASTING NOTE : A beautifully mineral red with impeccable purity. Wet stones, red cherries and a hint of flowers and spice. Really chalky tannins with a bone-dry palate and a long, transparent finish. A combination of power and etherealness, creating perfect harmony. 100% whole bunch. Drink or hold. Score - 98. (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, March 4, 2023)
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0014272
| Mendoza | 98 (JS) | 750 | $142.00 | 0 |
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Zapata Birth Of Cabernet 2021
Zapata Birth Of Cabernet 2021Mendoza 0045083 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $122.00 TASTING NOTE : Cigar box, tobacco and dark truffles with lots of ripe dark olives. Piles of dusty tannins grow on the palate in a crescendo, with great focus and freshness. The layered, lengthy finish goes on and on. Drink from 2026. Score - 96. (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 27, 2024)
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0045083
| Mendoza | 96 (JS) | 750 | $122.00 | 0 |
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| Australia |
Frankland Estate Olmo's Reward 2020
Frankland Estate Olmo's Reward 2020Frankland River, Western Australia 0041845 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $70.00 TASTING NOTE : Among my favorite domestic clarets because it is simply so gorgeous young, while boasting the propensity to reward the faithful after long-term cellaring. Mid-weighted, detailed, impeccably restrained and so fresh. A sumptuous nose of pencil lead, cassis, crushed tea tree leaves, sage and marjoram. A dab of varnish, a smear of black olive and a waft of graphite, straying long across the mouth and into the mirage of the mind. Stunning wine. Drinkable now, but best from 2026. From organically grown grapes. Score - 97. (Ned Goodwin, MW, jamessuckling.com, May 15, 2023)
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0041845
| Western Australia | 97 (JS) | 750 | $70.00 | 0 |
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Seppeltsfield Great Terraced Vineyard Grenache 2021
Seppeltsfield Great Terraced Vineyard Grenache 2021Barossa Valley, South Australia 0044656 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $86.00 TASTING NOTE : Medium deep crimson. Fresh musky plum, strawberry, raspberry, chinotto aromas with herb garden, star anise notes. Beautifully balanced wine with gentle musky plum, strawberry, red cherry, raspberry fruits, a touch of roasted hazelnut/mocha, fine slinky/supple textures, superb mid-palate viscosity, and well integrated fresh long mineral acidity. Finishes graphite/chalky firm with strawberry/raspberry pastille/cola notes. Barossa Grand Cru. Matured in seasoned French oak for nine months. Drink now-2032. Score - 97. (Andrew Caillard, MW & Angus Hughson, The Vintage Journal, 2023)
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0044656
| South Australia | 97 (TVJ) | 750 | $86.00 | 0 |
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Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2022
Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2022Adelaide Hills, South Australia 0041838 (XD) 13% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $43.00 TASTING NOTE : It's always great to see the incarnation of M3. I tend to think of this wine in a similar vein to how Champagne houses exemplify their non vintage champagne. An apex wine of the brand but like with all great Maisons this wine continues to evolve and transcend with each vintage. The 2022 vintage encompasses an intensity to the fruit with slick and schmick oak in support. Wild jasmine, honeysuckle, lemonade fruit and yellow nectarines. Baked peach cobbler and candied ginger lolly. This is the self confident salesman in the room and I'm buying every word he says. Impossible not to find this absolutely delicious, no matter how hard you try. So stop trying. Give in, roll over and submit. They have done it again! Utterly bedazzling and with elegance and watertight foundations. Drink now or put some away for a rainy day. Drink with a whole lobster served in its shell and be cavalier about it. Drink by: 2024-2030. Score - 95. (Shanteh Wale, winepilot.com, June 2023)
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0041838
| South Australia | 95 | 750 | $43.00 | 0 |
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Standish The Lamella Shiraz 2022
Standish The Lamella Shiraz 2022Eden Valley, South Australia 0017225 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $176.00 TASTING NOTE : The 2022 Lamella Shiraz has a little secret held within, and it's one not noted on the label. Within this cuvée, is just two barrels of fruit from the Stonegarden Vineyard, the original Lamella Vineyard, before the current Huttonvale Farm. Stonegarden was planted in the Eden Valley in the middle 1800s and is a historic site. The wine rises with Chinotto and blood orange, black tea and pressed flowers. It is, in its quiet way, kaleidoscopic and mottled ... it does not stay still, it gently moves across the palate like sunlight over the course of a day. The long finish speaks of raspberry pip and sandalwood, pomegranate, Boscobel rose and even the softest suggestion of scraped vanilla pod. If you have the benefit of time, I would recommend tasting this on both day one and day two. As I see it, day two has all of the complexity of day one, with the added seamlessness and silk that only time can bring. This is the most alluring Lamella I can recall ever tasting on release, despite many previous releases' flirtation with perfection. 100% whole bunch. 14.9% alcohol, sealed under natural cork and wax. Drink date: 2024-2052. Score - 100. (Erin Larkin, robertparker.com, May 9, 2024)
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0017225
| South Australia | 100 (RP) | 750 | $176.00 | 0 |
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Two Hands Bella's Garden Shiraz 2021
Two Hands Bella's Garden Shiraz 2021Barossa Valley, South Australia 0636407 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $68.00 TASTING NOTE : The 2021 Bella's Garden Shiraz is from the Barossa Valley and, like last vintage, shows all the earth and might of the Barossa dirt. It has red earth, licorice, iodine, blood, layers of mulberry and blackberry and metal shavings. Interestingly, it is sedate on the palate but very long. This suggests it might need a decant or, at the very least, might benefit from one. It is a lovely wine that is big, buxom, dense and persistent. I really love the finish - it is chewy and full, very satisfying. 14.4% alcohol, sealed under Diam. Drink date: 2023-2033. Score - 95. (Erin Larkin, robertparker.com, Aug. 24, 2023)
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0636407
| South Australia | 95 (RP) | 750 | $68.00 | 0 |
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| Austria |
Kerschbaum Cuvée Impresario 2021
Kerschbaum Cuvée Impresario 2021Burgenland 0043994 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $51.00 TASTING NOTE : Dark ruby garnet, purple reflections, delicate edge brightening. Subtle wood savouriness, dark berry fruit, some cassis and juniper berries, background of liquorice, tightly woven bouquet. Good complexity, supporting, velvety tannins, sweetness of blueberries, mineral, finely savoury finish, long-lasting, will benefit from bottle ageing. Score - 97. (Peter Moser, falstaff.com, Nov. 24, 2023)
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0043994
| Burgenland | 97 (FC) | 750 | $51.00 | 0 |
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Kerschbaum Ried Dürrau Blaufränkisch 2022
Kerschbaum Ried Dürrau Blaufränkisch 2022Burgenland 0043993 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $45.00 TASTING NOTE : Dark ruby with an opaque core, purple reflections and delicate edge brightening. Aromas of delicate tobacco and savoury cassis notes, a hint of nougat, cardamom, cloves and mineral touches. Good complexity on the palate with delicate savoury notes, berry fruits, vivid tannins, liquorice, fine roasted aromas and cherry in the aftertaste. Shows length and ageing potential. Score - 97. (Peter Moser, falstaff.com, Nov. 25, 2024)
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0043993
| Burgenland | 97 (FC) | 750 | $45.00 | 0 |
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| Canada |
Inniskillin 50th Anniversary Zabek Single Vineyard Riesling Icewine 2024
Inniskillin 50th Anniversary Zabek Single Vineyard Riesling Icewine 2024VQA Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake, in gift box 0047782 (S) 10% Alc./Vol. 375 mL $199.95 TASTING NOTE : Over the past 50 years, Inniskillin has mastered the rare art of Icewine, becoming the world's most awarded producer of the style. This rich, exceptional wine is sourced exclusively from the renowned Zabek Vineyard in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Each bottle of this limited-edition wine is numbered one through 3,000.
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0047782
| Ontario | | 375 | $199.95 | 0 |
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Trius Showcase East Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Trius Showcase East Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2021VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara-on-the-Lake 0047775 (XD) 13% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $60.00 TASTING NOTE : Matured in oak barrels for 17 months, this sleek, structured Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted with fruit harvested from the estate-owned Clark Farm Vineyard in the Four Mile Creek sub-appellation of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Expect it to impress through 2029.
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0047775
| Ontario | | 750 | $60.00 | 0 |
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| France |
Boris Champy Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Montagne 382 2022
Boris Champy Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Montagne 382 2022AOC 0043888 (XD) 13% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $68.00 TASTING NOTE : This astonishing white Burgundy squares the circle of excellent ripeness and concentration with great freshness and vitality. Lovely aromas of bergamot and candied lime peel with a creaminess that's deftly wrapped around the firm mineral core. Very long, focused and polished finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Unfiltered. Drink or hold. Score - 95. (Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com, June 26, 2024)
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0043888
| Burgundy | 95 (JS) | 750 | $68.00 | 0 |
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Château Canon La Gaffelière 2018
Château Canon La Gaffelière 2018AOC Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé (B) 0045222 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $200.00 TASTING NOTE : The 2018 Canon La Gaffelière is bright, punchy and full of character, just as it was from barrel. Sage, blood orange, mocha and spice add pretty aromatic top notes to a core of inky red/purplish berry fruit. All the elements are so well balanced in this super-expressive Saint-Émilion. Bright floral and savory Franc notes punctuate the salivating finish, mineral-drenched finish. The 2018 needs a lot of air to open, but when it does, it is dynamite. Drinking window: 2026-2043. Score - 97. (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, March 30, 2021)
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0045222
| Bordeaux | 97 (VIN) | 750 | $200.00 | 0 |
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Château Chasse-Spleen Moulis-en-Médoc 2020
Château Chasse-Spleen Moulis-en-Médoc 2020AOP 0021933 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $91.00 TASTING NOTE : Blackcurrants, black mushroom and bark. Light nutmeg undertones. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a fine velvety texture with a savory and juicy finish. Balanced. 49% cabernet sauvignon, 42% merlot, 4.5% petit verdot and 2.5% cabernet franc. Drink after 2025. Score - 94. (jamessuckling.com, Dec. 19, 2022)
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0021933
| Bordeaux | 94 (JS) | 750 | $91.00 | 0 |
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Château de Sales Pomerol 1989
Château de Sales Pomerol 1989AOC 0044906 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $228.00 TASTING NOTE : Based on Merlot and matured for 12 months in oak barrels, this complex, refined wine was built for the cellar and is just now showing its full potential. It's an exquisite opportunity to taste history.
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0044906
| Bordeaux | | 750 | $228.00 | 0 |
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Château de Sales Pomerol 2015
Château de Sales Pomerol 2015AOC 0044907 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $104.00 TASTING NOTE : Still maturing, this wine shows ripe black fruits as well as a lower layer of tannins. Concentration, spice and smokiness are part of a harmonious, balanced wine, full bodied and with a good future. Drink from 2021. Score - 93. (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Aug. 1, 2020)
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0044907
| Bordeaux | 93 (WE) | 750 | $104.00 | 0 |
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Château d'Yquem 2010
Château d'Yquem 2010AOC Sauternes 1er Cru Supérieur 0045258 (S) 14% Alc./Vol. 375 mL $560.00 TASTING NOTE : A pure, racy, floral style, with bright white peach, heather and honeysuckle notes driving along. The core of fresh orchard fruit is unctuous, the finish long and lacy, with marvelous cut and finesse. This shows the balance and elegance of a cooler year with a longer harvest period. Non-blind Yquem vertical (July 2014). Best from 2015 through 2045. Collectible. Score - 97. (James Molesworth, winespectator.com, Nov. 15, 2014)
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0045258
| Bordeaux | 97 (WS) | 375 | $560.00 | 0 |
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Château d'Yquem 2017
Château d'Yquem 2017AOC Sauternes 1er Cru Supérieur 0045257 (S) 14% Alc./Vol. 375 mL $563.00 TASTING NOTE : This is a great Yquem, delivering thrilling purity and intensity. The nose offers intense aromas of fresh and dried apricot and peach pastry, as well as freshly baked creme brulee, candied and fresh orange and kumquat. Some marmalade, too. Smooth, glossy texture with flavors of grilled orange, dried apricot and an exceptionally long finish with a powerful, driving push to the end. A flicker of toasty-oak influence arrives late, but this wine has completely consumed the oak. The 2017 Yquem is a very powerful wine from a very rich and exceptional vintage. The acidity has a big hand in balancing the richness. Pithy finish. The phenolics deliver some great depth. Rain at the beginning of September prompted an extensive infection of noble rot. The harvest lasted from September 26 to October 13. Great quality and one of the best since the legendary 2001. Drink or hold. Score - 99. (jamessuckling.com, Dec. 22, 2019)
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0045257
| Bordeaux | 99 (JS) | 375 | $563.00 | 0 |
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Château Gigognan Bois des Moines Côtes du Rhône-Villages Blanc 2022
Château Gigognan Bois des Moines Côtes du Rhône-Villages Blanc 2022AP 0043382 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $43.00 TASTING NOTE : 50% Clairette, 30% Grenache Blanc, 20% Marsanne. A fantastic drive of oyster shell and crushed stone minerality navigates its way seamlessly through the gleaming lemon peel and white fruit purity. Generous, full and lavishly textured with a fine bead of acidity. Southern Rhône perfection. Score - 97. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2024)
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0043382
| Rhône | 97 (DWWA) | 750 | $43.00 | 0 |
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Château Grand Village Blanc 2023
Château Grand Village Blanc 2023AC Bordeaux Supérieur 0042208 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $45.00 TASTING NOTE : Very vivid and lively with lemon, lime, mojito and a hint of lemon grass. Medium- to full-bodied. Sea salt. Wild. 80% sauvignon blanc (half Bordeaux and half Sancerre clones) and 20% semillon. [Has the potential to see the mid-2030s.] Score - 94-95. (jamessuckling.com, April 17, 2024)
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0042208
| Bordeaux | 94-95 (JS) | 750 | $45.00 | 0 |
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