Intriga Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley 2008

Intriga Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley 2008 (WS88, $24.99, SKU 313346) This was tasted along with other Chilean red wines and it stood up well. It was a medium to full body wine but the after taste was a bit short. It paired well with beef meat ball and grilled meat. At this price, it was a easy to enjoy wine. There is limited stock in Vancouver but you can ask the LDB to order it in from the other stores.

Celler Malondro Montsant Besllum 2008

         

Celler Malondro Montsant Besllum 2008 (WS86, $19.99, SKU 874651) This was another one featured 90 point wines in the aisle of the 39^th store. I don’t know who gave it 90 points but decided to try it anyway. It was a blend of 50% Carignan and 50% Garnacha. It had medium body and didn’t hit me when first tasted. However, it went very well with some heavy Greek food. It also went well with a spicy curry duck dish. It was a good value easy drinking Spanish wine. There is ample stock in Vancouver.

Vina Altair Sideral Rapel Valley 2007

Vina Altair Sideral Rapel Valley 2007 (WS87, $24.99, SKU 198077) This was recommended to me by a fellow wine lover. He mentioned that a Cabernet/ Carmenere/ Syrah/ Cabernet Franc blend aged in French oak barrels at such a price is unbeatable bargain. Two separate tasting panels of friends both liked this wine. When first opened, the nose is very pleasant with a hint of smoke. Without much decanting, the taste was definitely sweet. It went well with grilled lamb and chicken and also with grapes and cheeses. Don’t let the WS rating fool you, this is one easy drinking wine that would please most people. This would be a wine you should stock up and open a bottle whenever your friends drop in for dinner. There is stock at 39^th as well as the Alberni store.

Concha Y Toto Chardonnay Limarí Valley Marqués de Casa Concha 2009

Concha Y Toto Chardonnay Limarí Valley Marqués de Casa Concha 2009 (WS90 $19.99, SKU 342857) I wasn’t looking for this wine but picked it up because it was one of the featured Chilean wines and I needed a white wine for a party. It was designated as a smart buy by Wine Spectator. It turned out to be quite an easy drinking wine with typical chardonnay fullness. It went well with some sashimi appetizers and some fresh lobster. Ample stock at the 39th LDB store.