• Order the following wines by the case for home, restaurant or office delivery in Ontario from VinoLuna wine agency. Contact via VinoLuna website, by Email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or, in the GTA phone 416 587-6691. 

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Maison Bertrand Ravache - Aligança Perlé Gaillac Blanc 2017
AOP Gaillac, France $13.95 13.5% alcohol
This blend—60% mauzac, 25% loin de l’oeil, 15% sauvignon blanc—gives up delicate aromas of floral notes and green tea. It bathes the palate with medium-bodied, generously textured river of white nectarine, pear and lemongrass. These are replayed on the finish along with a delightful line of tangy mouth-watering citrus. Pour on its own as an aperitif or serve with lighter-styled appetizers. (Vic Harradine)

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Maison Bertrand Ravache - Château Armens Saint-Êmilion Grand Cru 2015
AOC Saint-Êmilion Grand Cru $49.95 14.0% alcohol
Savory herbs, incense and mixed field berry fruit abound on the nose of this red blend—80% merlot, 17% cabernet franc, 3% cabernet sauvignon. It blankets the palate with rich dark fruit—cherry, currant and blueberry—interlaced with wisps of earthy notes and delightful black plum compote. This is medium-plus bodied with silky-smooth texture and a balanced and beautiful finish and aftertaste, all enhanced by a two-hour aeration/decant and poured with a prime cut of grilled or roasted beef. (Vic Harradine)

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Maison Bertrand Ravache - LÉO by Léo Saint-Êmilion Grand Cru 2015
AOC Saint-Êmilion Grand Cru $32.95 13.5% alcohol
A 70% merlot/15% cabernet franc/15% cabernet sauvignon red blend, this offers delicate aromas of spice box, red berry fruit and notions of cedar. A lively wash of tangy red cherry and blueberry surge over the palate soon joined by sweet-infused raspberry flavour persisting through the dry, mouth-watering finish. This is medium bodied with textured mouthfeel and plenty of pizzazz. Aerate/decant a couple of hours pouring with grilled rack of lamb. (Vic Harradine)

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Maison Bertrand Ravache - Les Hauts de la Gaffeliére Bordeaux Supérieur 2016
AOC Bordeaux Supérieur, France $19.95 14.0% alcohol
This red blend—70% merlot, 15% cabernet franc, 15% cabernet sauvignon—gives up aromas of dried currant, savory herbs and charred toast. A delightful stream of creamy-smooth, sweet-tinged fruit—bramble berry and black currant—envelop the palate framed by excellent acidity and a soft, ripe tannin underpinning. This is balanced on a pin with good weight, purity of fruit and very good value. Sip on its own or pour with roast chicken, turkey or duck. (Vic Harradine)

• The following 2015 Fattoria La Torre ‘Rosso delle Chiacchere is a red blend of 45% cabernet sauvignon/35% merlot/20% sangiovese matured 24 months in large and small French oak barrels and a further 12 months in bottle before release.

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Fattoria La Torre ‘Rosso delle Chiacchere 2015
IGT Toscana, Italy $16.95 14.0% alcohol
Red and black berry fruit, sprigs of grilled savory herbs and mixed spice provide segue to a tang-laced river of sour cherry, red currant and medicinal notes racing across the palate with great élan and soft tannin structure. It’s medium-bodied with good texture and racy, dry, tang-infused finish and aftertaste. Pour alongside pasta in a tomato-based sauce or chicken cacciatore. (Vic Harradine)