This book will be the basic reference for all who comment on new zealand wine, and reflects the authors lifetime of commitment and academic rigour in regard to this exciting industry. Its stores represent the vast majority of retail outlets licensed to sell alcohol in ontario so it is the usual starting point for buying wine in toronto. The selection includes wines from israel, france, italy, spain, california, argentina, australia, new zealand, south africa and chile. May 02, 2019 with over 100 different new zealand wines and spirits, the selection is one of the best assortments of products available outside of new zealand. Very nice wine, the tones of pineapple and kiwi were surprisingly good. In this time period, the lcbo purchased six new southern italian wines in 1997 and seven in 1998. The alsace offering is the text book style while the new zealand will be more of a new world style. Id love to hear what your favourite value wines were this year. Pierre sparr grande reserve pinot gris 2017 ac alsace, france. In 2007, the new zealand wine industry committed to having 100% of the countrys wine produced under approved independently audited. All of these and other delightful wines will be in lcbo outlets across ontario on saturday, july 5th.
Soleas has successfully led many aspects of lcbo s operations and built strong working relationships with suppliers and other key stakeholders. A great example of a fun and delicious new zealand sauvignon blanc. Being single vineyard wines and produced in small quantities, the te awa single estate wines are mostly sold in new zealand. These wines are typically closer in weight and texture to those from alsace than those from northern italy. Still books for a huge range of secondhand books and all your homebrewing supplies, with friendly free adv. Rose and sauvignon blanc but then i learned about something called the products of the world program which. Accessible to lcbo customers, the luxury discovery suite is a lifestyle destination offering guests an exceptional experience with some of the most prestigious products offered at the lcbo.
New zealand wines achieve export success in europe, the usa and asia 1994 64% of all wine exports are to the uk. Wine picks lcbo release sept 14, 2019 the wine lovers kitchen. New zealand winegrowers and or the lcbo may contact you further about your registration and to arrange your video meeting if selected by the lcbo. Relax riesling hhd imports hhd imports hhd imports. A relatively young but extremely promising wine producing country, new zealand is widely recognized for its distinctive wines made from the aromatic, sauvignon blanc. Oyster bay wines is a new zealand wine producer primarily known for its sauvignon blanc wines from marlborough. Volcanic hills was founded in 2009 using borrowed winery space. Nobilo icon pinot noir 2014 na at the lcbo yet marlborough, new zealand.
It was established by familyowned company delegats, and its inaugural vintage was named best sauvignon blanc at the 1991 international wine and spirit competition. Jul 06, 2014 the main focus of the next lcbo vintages release is on summery wines from new zealand, while stylish spanish wines are the secondary focus. Now in its ninth edition, rod has sipped and resipped over 1500 wines to bring you his 500 top choices from the lcbo, adding over 100 new picks for 2017. Te henga follows suit with intense aromas and flavours of lime blossoms, kiwi, herbs and a graprefruit hint ending with a lifted, refreshing finish. Man walks out of lcbo store with 24 free bottles of wine due to. Aromas of grapefruit, lime pith, along with some gooseberry and lychee, and a hint of that tinned peas note. Apr 30, 20 by david lawrason the lcbos latest batch of new zealand wines includes plenty of topnotch sauvignon blancs, which account for 70 per cent of the countrys output, plus a few other pleasant. The finely crafted wines in this collection combine superb quality and distinctive character with exceptional value. New zealand announced tuesday it will open a longanticipated travel.
Products are categorized either as general listing or vintages which is their fine wine. Great sauvignon blanc for the hot summer days with very interesting aromas of pear and. Sauvignon blanc is widely cultivated in france, australia, new zealand, south africa, california, and south america. New zealand wine is produced in several winegrowing regions of new zealand. Like many other new world wines, it is usually produced and labelled as single varietal wines, or if blended the varietal components are listed on the label. While new zealand s bordeaux blends are unquestionably.
Sep 05, 2020 created in collaboration with the lcbo, this exceptional popup experience will be located at the summerhill location from november 14th to december 8th, 2018. This is winemaker dan petroskis nod to the sauvignons of northern italy. Still books homebrew supply store blenheim, new zealand. Experiences will be available to book from march 1st 31st. The timing and major focus of this release is perfect as the weather finally feels like summer. The brand was born from the volcanic plateau that is surrounded by the volcanic peaks of ngauruhoe, ruapehu, and tarawera.
Registration information provided will be provided to the lcbo for the purposes of this event. Villa maria private bin pinot noir 2012 marlborough, new zealand regular price. Top 5 sauvignon blanc at the lcbo expert wine ratings. He has contributed all images, and some text, to bkwines wine books. Winealign articles top values at the lcbo december 2020. Wine picks lcbo release sept 14, 2019 the wine lovers. Oct 18, 2019 please see below for a complete list of boxed wines carried by the lcbo. On a lovely friday during my visit to new zealand last year, i was in rotorua, a hot tourist spot on the north island, about 2 hours away from auckland and came across volcanic hills winery. Were well into spring with the april lcbo vintages release, which features wines from new zealand and portugal. Lemony and sleek, it conjures notes of wet stone, brine and. Sep 14, 2019 here is a chance to explore pinot gris, the same varietal as pinot grigio but vinted in a more flavourful, aromatic way.
The countrys elongated island geography in the south pacific ocean results in maritime climates with considerable regional variation from north to south. New zealand produces only 1% of the worlds wine, but has an international presence and reputation that far exceeds that, due to its diversity, worldleading focus on sustainability, and of course its distinctly new zealand expression in the glass. Oyster bay sauvignon blanc marlborough, new zealand. Lcbo offers largest kosher selection ever for passover cnw group. Queen, princess margarets relationship detailed in new.
Conversely, the grape is also a component of the famous dessert wines from sauternes and barsac. The lcbo vintages release on may 2nd focuses on new zealand, germany and rose wines high time. Apr 01, 2021 wines can often provide a reflection of the countries where theyre made. Enjoy with cedarplanked salmon, mussels or grilled vegetables. Much more ink was spilled by kevin donovan about other irregularities at the liquor monopoly and yet mr. As per lcbo rules, wines are available in unmixed case quantities unless otherwise indicated. It is now planted in many of the worlds wine regions, producing a crisp, dry, and refreshing white varietal wine. Products are categorized either as general listing or vintages which is their fine wine and spirits department. New zealand s southern hemisphere waterbound land mass offers a midlatitude maritime environment particularly suited to the production of unique, quality wines.
Whats ancient is new again with rediscovered orange wine. During the 1990s, plantings of this internationally fashionable variety exceeded those of every other grape, today top quality chardonnay can be found in every region. New zealand s marlborough region burst on the wine scene in the 1980s with is vibrant style of sauvignon blanc. Checking out wine law, history and culture from the place with the southernmost vineyards in the world. Natalie macleans wines of the week october, 2020 ctv news. Take, for example, the sauvignon blancs of new zealand. Apr 05, 2017 nicholas pearce introduces highly rated wines from portugal, italy, new zealand and australia. Among the newest of the new world wine regions, new zealand has only been growing grapes for a little over 100 years, and its just in the past couple of decades that it has really started to produce serious wines on a scale that makes them available outside the country. All products may not be available in all stores, and the vintage year displayed on the product image may differ from the stock available in stores and online.
Your one stop shop search for new zealand wines available in your market. Prices include container deposit fees where applicable. Sponsored post by philippe dandurand wine agency you can get the complete shopping list of these wines in your closest liquor stores here. The hawkes bay area shows the grapes rich, luxurious side, while cooler sites produce wines with brighter acidity that emphasize citrus and mineral tones. New zealand chardonnay strongly reflects our unique terroir, and the huge diversity within the different regions. Winealign articles top values at the lcbo may 2020. The new zealand wine industry has made a firm commitment to innovative and sustainable viticultural and winemaking practices which they expect will reinforce their reputation for vibrantly stylish wines. Pinot gris is grown across new zealand and crafted in a broad range of styles. All wines presented are produced in accordance with one of our recognised sustainability programmes. I will have to try the other new zealand recs below though. George soleas phd to the position of president and chief executive officer of the lcbo. This famed new zealand white has classic sauvignon blanc bright aromas and flavours of citrus, gooseberry, herbs and tropical fruit. Brandt stayed on as chair of the lcbo for another 6 years. A food friendly wine, that is great with a variety of different cuisines, ranging from grilled seafood, and poultry, to spicy oriental dishes, and fresh salads.
If you would like to find out about the current price or detailed inventory information for any product on the list, you may click on the link below this list and enter the product number into the. Vintages new zealands wines, landscapes and food lcbo. I love the fragrant nose with its lemon, passion fruit and gooseberry aromas toned by complex warm notes of dried herbs, ginger and lavender. Mar 26, 2021 massican 2019 sauvignon blanc napa valley. Nobilo icon pinot noir 2010 compare older vintage to the others to see how it ages marlborough, new zealand. Its also a great sipper on its own with a page turner book and a fireplace.
As new zealand wines attain increasing international recognition at the premium quality level we need a scholarly reference detailing how this became possible. Even in a year such as 2020, both the country and the wines. She loves wine, and then a few more has published two books with random house the. New zealand sauvignon blanc new zealand sauvignon blanc wines your hosts will love you turning up with new zealand sauvignon blanc. Its been a busy end of 2018 attending book signings and launching my new puzzle business bamboozled games throughout december, im offering signed and giftwrapped copies of my book for. Dec 26, 2009 tis the season for countdowns as we approach 2010. The lcbo retails and distributes wine throughout ontario. The worlds most southerly vineyards are found here, with significant climatic variation both between and within the warmer north island and the cooler south island. Top 25 new zealand sauvignon blanc wines in canada right now. The 500 bestvalue wines in the lcbo is the wine purchasers bible, with accessible, jargonfree descriptions of white, red, sparkling and dessert wines from around the world. Top 5 sauvignon blanc at the lcbo expert wine ratings and. Our great wines of the world 2021 masterclasses are coming soon.
Vineyards at felton road wines in bannockburn, central otago, ne. Aug 27, 2015 nobilo icon pinot noir 20 recent release at lcbo vintages marlborough, new zealand. The sauvignon blanc grape is a suave and sophisticated vine hailing from bordeaux, france. Sauvignon blanc is the leading white wine of new zealand that cloudy bay winery made famous in the. Fields of ripe strawberries, perfect for the patio. With a wine history dating back to the 17th century, we have some serious catching up to do and seeing as this weekend is a long weekend, theres no better time to get yourself to your local lcbo and find out for yourself why wines from south africa are becoming alltherage.
A pretty classic version of a new zealand sauvignon blanc. Whitehaven sauvignon blanc, marlborough, new zealand lcbo. These are wines that i thought offered amazing taste and quality for the money. Canadas lcbo to introduce weight limits on bottles bkwine. Youll find top examples of all your favourite wines like california cabernet sauvignon, new zealand sauvignon blanc and pinot noir, bordeaux red blends, chianti classico and argentine malbec.
This is lovely, a great value, and a little more subtle than some nz sauvignon blanc. Expect aromas of raspberry and red cherry fruit with mild oak spice plus some forest floor. Lcbo april 28 release features wines from new zealand. Once known almost exclusively for sauvignon blanc, and still a leading producer of that variety, new zealand is gaining renown for a wide variety of wines. Lcbo archives liz palmer international wine and spirit news. Five bottles of sauvignon blanc worth scooping up the star. This is a bigger wine than the house sauvignon blanc. Man walks out of lcbo store with 24 free bottles of wine due to glitch. Left field sauvignon blancs crowd friendly style combines refreshing exotic fruit, herbal notes, in a creamy mouthwatering expression that is sure to be loved by all. These wines were tasted for the new zealand report in the june 15, 2010, issue of wine spectator magazine.
Te awa winery left field sauvignon blanc 2016 expert wine. More expensive wines will not have a strict upper limit but lighter bottles will be treated. May 27, 2010 new zealand isnt yet known for its chardonnay, so the lcbo recently reduced the price, making this bottle a bargain. Post a comment here or email me and ill add them to this list. Please keep in mind that product availability will vary between stores. The other pillar of new zealand wine is pinot noir, a grape famously capable of expressing nuanced variations in terroir. New zealand alphabetical listing wine lists wine spectator.
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