Author Topic: The Wine Thread (Read 67844 times)

HeliDriver · « **Reply #80 on:** January 29, 2016, 04:01:02 pm »

I'm a sucker for a bargain, so look forward to the Safeway Liquor flyer in my mailbox every Thursday. There's usually nothing that I like on sale, but every so often I get lucky.

This week it was Torres Gran Coronas. It's a solid wine at $23, but there are lots of good choices at just over $20, so we don't buy it often.

But this week it's on sale for $17, plus another 10% off if you buy six. And I got 77 Air Miles on the purchase, so that's like another $7.70 off (Air Miles are worth about a dime each.)

So after all that, I'm pretty happy to score it for $14.52 a bottle.

Weels · « **Reply #81 on:** January 29, 2016, 04:31:10 pm »

^ We get deals here in Ontario too.
I think that wine is about $23 here. We can buy 6 for $138 and get 12 for $276. Or 100 for $2,300.
We got it made.

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #82 on:** January 29, 2016, 04:33:08 pm »

Quote from: Weels on January 29, 2016, 04:31:10 pm

^ We get deals here in Ontario too.
I think that wine is about $23 here. We can buy 6 for $138 and get 12 for $276. Or 100 for $2,300.
We got it made.

I miss Euroland with their 2€ bottles of good wine

Weels · « **Reply #83 on:** February 05, 2016, 08:32:21 pm »

Been a while since I posted an actual wine in this thread because it's been a long time since i've had one that 'had me at hello'

This one is fantastic. I have had some very nice wines from Washington state (usually much nicer than similarly priced California wines) so when LCBO brings any reds in from Washington i always pay attention. I think this one is the best i've ever had. A frickin' steal at $20

This is the LCBO link and description:

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/chateau-ste-michelle-cabernet-sauvignon-2012/269357#.VrVLWVMrJBw

Before you say "Thanks You Rule wEelZ" here's the problem. I bought this bottle (not bottles, d'OH!) back in August, so of course is long gone from LCBO.
I will be keeping an eye out for this to appear again.

Railton.. this is similar to the Ca Momi, but a bit softer & medium bodied. Just plain delicious.

tpl · « **Reply #84 on:** February 05, 2016, 08:43:59 pm »

I always do a careful study of Vintages magazine when it hits the mailbox for potential good buys.

HeliDriver · « **Reply #85 on:** February 05, 2016, 08:55:27 pm »

I've got a couple bottles that should really be drunk soon.

Hmm... maybe I'll start with one of these and plan a Valentine's Day
dinner around it.

Railton · « **Reply #86 on:** February 05, 2016, 09:52:00 pm »

Quote from: Weels on February 05, 2016, 08:32:21 pm

Been a while since I posted an actual wine in this thread because it's been a long time since i've had one that 'had me at hello'

This one is fantastic. I have had some very nice wines from Washington state (usually much nicer than similarly priced California wines) so when LCBO brings any reds in from Washington i always pay attention. I think this one is the best i've ever had. A frickin' steal at $20

This is the LCBO link and description:

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/chateau-ste-michelle-cabernet-sauvignon-2012/269357#.VrVLWVMrJBw

Before you say "Thanks You Rule wEelZ" here's the problem. I bought this bottle (not bottles, d'OH!) back in August, so of course is long gone from LCBO.
I will be keeping an eye out for this to appear again.

Railton.. this is similar to the Ca Momi, but a bit softer & medium bodied. Just plain delicious.

2013 vintage out soon my friend.

You're welcome.
Railton
http://www.saq.com/page/en/saqcom/red-wine/chateau-ste-michelle-2013/11882221?selectedIndex=2&searchContextId=-10025215015348

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #87 on:** February 05, 2016, 10:47:21 pm »

I've typically been a huge Cab Sav fan and Wolf Blass Gold Label has been my go to wine. But lately I've really been enjoying some Argentinian Malbecs, particularly Don David.

Weels · « **Reply #88 on:** March 08, 2016, 08:14:18 pm »

Quote from: Weels on February 05, 2016, 08:32:21 pm

Sweet... their 2012 Merlot is in the March 19th release. LCBO hasn't updated the tasting notes yet, but here is link.
I'll be grabbing some of this.

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/chateau-ste-michelle-indian-wells-merlot-2008/408864#.Vt93UZMrJBw

Railton · « **Reply #89 on:** May 12, 2016, 09:36:00 am »

When at CTC South I often purchase a favorite Merlot wine of mine that is no longer distributed at the LCBO under the name Bogel. At under $10 US at Wally World here I find it an excellent buy.
However, on a whim I picked up a bottle of Oak Leaf Merlot as I had read a bit about it and it competing with 'Trader Vics' version of "Two Buck Chuck". At $3.28 you have to wonder who is making money with these wines, I mean, vinted and bottled in California, glass bottles, corking and everything else including transportation that is a crazy price. The Merlot actually has won a Silver medal at the Hilton Head Wine Fest in 2009. Walmart has the exclusive on this wine, sold no where else. Anyways, I didn't know what to expect with it but I opened the bottle and let a glass of it breath for 30 minutes and was pleasantly surprised. I've certainly had worse wines for much more money. It's a lot lighter than what I typically would choose but it is incredibly smooth...for $3.28. I liked it enough to buy another bottle.

Railton

Gurgie · « **Reply #90 on:** May 12, 2016, 09:53:07 am »

^ Can't imagine paying that little for a bottle of wine!! Awesome!! I'm heading to South Carolina this summer with the family for a week, will have to try this stuff out, will be better than drinking their beer...

Came across this one at the LCBO in January & it was $4 off a bottle at the time, so I figured I'd give it a try... now it's one of my "go to" ones

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/chateau-timberlay-bordeaux-superieur-aoc/30072#.VzSKE9IUWUk

random006 · « **Reply #91 on:** May 12, 2016, 12:49:26 pm »

Went shopping at the SAQ for a gift over the weekend and picked up a bunch of bottles for us as well, as were out of most everything. One of the items was a Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia called 'Smokey Bay', priced at $9.65.

I opened it the other night to serve with a spicy mac & cheese & meat casserole and was pleasantly surprised. It's a rather light Cab-Sauv and rather thin on the mouth at first. Then it develops a bit but it stays on the thin side. Quite smooth overall.

Quite drinkable, especially for under 10 bucks.

http://www.saq.com/page/en/saqcom/red-wine/smoky-bay-cabernet-sauvignon/12479872

Rupert · « **Reply #92 on:** May 12, 2016, 05:20:55 pm »

I tried Roodeburg 2014/13 (hope I got the name right) No grape designation just red wine. Still mostly Cabernet I think. I liked it and have had a few bottles since. A South African wine that is very similar to J Lohr but half the price at $12 and change. Not quite as good as Lohr but close enough in my estimation. Very close in fact.

HeliDriver · « **Reply #93 on:** May 12, 2016, 05:32:39 pm »

Yes, I like Roodeberg a lot too. Used to buy it all the time when it was around $11, but is usually close to $15 here now. There are others I like better at that price, so don't buy Roodeberg much anymore, except when I find it on sale.

tooscoops · « **Reply #94 on:** May 12, 2016, 06:40:13 pm »

found a 2004 bottle of cimicky trumps shiraz in my rack i totally forgot about... think i'll be popping that cork tonight.

Railton · « **Reply #95 on:** July 30, 2016, 06:24:12 pm »

Time to celebrate a bit - found a original signed watercolor by Nell LaMarsh at a yard sale in Bronte today for $3.00!

Railton

Railton · « **Reply #96 on:** August 03, 2016, 09:11:20 pm »

Quote from: Railton on July 30, 2016, 06:24:12 pm

Time to celebrate a bit - found a original signed watercolor by Nell LaMarsh at a yard sale in Bronte today for $3.00!
Railton

Received a note from the artist yesterday on that painting I paid $3 for.
Railton!
Such fun !
The watercolour you have is not a print but is original.I did not do prints which were the rage in the 8o's
I had a gold GMC Vandura which I slept in and did shows all over Ontario.
In this van I took trips ,such as going to WAWA and north of Superior sketching and photographing .
I also did a canoe trip from Killarney Park ,thus more PINE TREE photos.pines on lonely islands,lonely pines on islands etc,
When home in my beautiful sky-lite studio, I painted to my hearts delight -----thus your watercolour.I believe it would be the 80's.
I am still very creative and have a beautiful home and gallery type living room ,so if you would like a visit ,I would love to meet you --by appointment.
Nell LaMarsh
________________________________________

rrocket · « **Reply #97 on:** August 03, 2016, 09:30:03 pm »

Quote from: Railton on August 03, 2016, 09:11:20 pm

Quote from: Railton on July 30, 2016, 06:24:12 pm
Time to celebrate a bit - found a original signed watercolor by Nell LaMarsh at a yard sale in Bronte today for $3.00!
Railton
Received a note from the artist yesterday on that painting I paid $3 for.
Railton!
Such fun !
The watercolour you have is not a print but is original.I did not do prints which were the rage in the 8o's
I had a gold GMC Vandura which I slept in and did shows all over Ontario.
In this van I took trips ,such as going to WAWA and north of Superior sketching and photographing .
I also did a canoe trip from Killarney Park ,thus more PINE TREE photos.pines on lonely islands,lonely pines on islands etc,
When home in my beautiful sky-lite studio, I painted to my hearts delight -----thus your watercolour.I believe it would be the 80's.
I am still very creative and have a beautiful home and gallery type living room ,so if you would like a visit ,I would love to meet you --by appointment.
Nell LaMarsh
________________________________________

Nice!!

But did you just spend all your profits on a bottle of wine??

Railton · « **Reply #98 on:** August 04, 2016, 10:11:09 am »

Ha, ha Ron, no, I think not. That painting if sold would like pay for a case or two of that particular wine!
Railton

Weels · « **Reply #99 on:** August 04, 2016, 10:37:24 am »

^ Nice find Railton! And pretty great of the artist to reply to you. Sounds like she was genuinely pleased you reached out to her.

So, I bought a few bottles of the Merlot from this house back a few months ago. It is nice, but not as good IMO as the Cab Sauv (2013 vintage) that is now out.
You'd be wise to buy some.. or don't - more for me!

Quote from: Weels on February 05, 2016, 08:32:21 pm