Order the following wines, plus those in the recent June 3rd, 2019 newsletter, 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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Laboure-Roi ‘Le Beaunois’ Chablis 2018
AOC Chablis, France $26.95 12.5 alcohol
The, ‘Le Beaunois’, on the label is what the locals use to refer to the chardonnay grape. Floral notes and tropical fruit aromas abound on the nose. It blankets the palate with a surge of tang-laden flavour—crisp green apple, lemon curd and sharp minerality galore. This is well suited for sipping on a warm sunny day or pairing with pan-seared fish, steamed mussels or grilled calamari. (Vic Harradine)
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Partenaire ‘Rhone to the Bone – Red’ 2017
AOP Côtes Du Rhône, France $15.95 14.0% alcohol
Sandalwood, grilled herbs and dark cherry/berry fruit aromas introduce this fruit-forward, easy-drinking red blend—65% grenache/35% syrah. The palate’s treated to a gorgeously flavoured, deftly balanced and well-rounded flow of black currant and dark plum robed in good acidity and smooth as silk. This is medium-plus bodied and simply delicious, The price-quality balance tips heavily in your favour… pick up a few and pour with grilled steak, beef fajitas or burgers. (Vic Harradine)
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Laboure-Roi Chardonnay 2018
AOC Burgundy, France $24.95 12.5 alcohol
Ripe melon, citrus notes and wild herb aromas provide segue for a dazzling stream of palate flavours with sharp lemon zest, hints of grilled pineapple and white grapefruit interlaced with saline minerality. It’s medium weight with good mouthfeel and a mouth-watering finish and aftertaste. Pour with lemon chicken, prawn ceviche or battered fish and home-made oven fries. (Vic Harradine)
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Maison Bertrand Ravache ‘La Chapelle de Bordeaux’ 2018
AOC Bordeaux, France $16.95 13.5 alcohol
Dark bramble berry and notions of strawberry dominate the nose. A medium-bodied flow of tang-infused flavour—black currant and blueberry—persist on the palate and through the finish and aftertaste. It’s lighter styled and will complement grilled gourmet sausage, hard aged cheese like mimolette or parmigiana reggiano or chicken fajitas. Drink over the next four or five years. (Vic Harradine)