The Sottano Reserva Malbec 2007 (Argentina) has “Excellent color, good expression of its variety with a mix of red and black fruits. Spices like clove and white pepper in the nose. Good structure with ripe tannins perfectly combined with the oak. Long and persistent at the palate.” (tasting notes) 90 points – Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Bring your Mom for Mother’s Day!!
CJ’s will host a sit-down tasting on Thursday May 5 at 7pm. Oyster Bay from New Zealand will be the featured product.
Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvee Brut (New Zealand) – “Elegant cool climate varietal intensity – radiant lime, citrus, and white peach, accentuated by a finely bubbled palate with a crisp refreshing finish.” Michael Ivicevich -Winemaker
Torbreck The Laird Shiraz (Australia) – Robert Parker from the Wine Advocate gave this wine 100 points. The following is his review of this superb wine:
| The Laird is Powell’s new baby, coming from a single 5 acre / 2 hectare vineyard of Shiraz in the Marananga sub-region planted in the 1960s that recently became available for contracting. This is a very different wine from Run Rig. What is most striking about it is the combination of power and elegance in this first vintage, coming from a very good year in the Barossa. Matured for 3 years in new Dominique Laurent “Magic Casks” (Troncais French oak barriques with thicker staves designed for the long aging of Shiraz), 2005 The Laird gives a deep garnet color and pronounced nose that shows savory and spice notes over the fruit, with aromas of hung meat, Peking duck, fertile loam, underbrush, tree bark, anise, cumin seed, menthol, dried roses and lavender over warm black cherries, crush blackberries and fruit cake. The tightknit, full-bodied palate is very fine with a high level of silt-like tannins and crisp acid running through the concentrated fruit and savory flavors, finishing very long with lingering earth and spice notes. At 14.8% declared alcohol, this is by no means one of the biggest wines in the Barossa, but it is most certainly one of the best. It’s an absolute joy to drink now but it is recommended readers give it 4-5 years more in bottle to soften and marry and enjoy it to 2030+. Drink: 2014 – 2030 |
Diplomatico Exclusive Reserve rum
Grand Marnier 3L
Vincent Van Gogh Espresso vodka
“The black cherry, vanilla and sweet tobacco aromas are enhanced with rosemary and baking spice notes. Complex and concentrated black cherry and red currant flavors are integrated with rich oak and dark chocolate on the finish. Supple tannins and balanced acidity provide excellent structure to this elegant and complex blend.” (tasitng notes) Food pairing recommendations for the Cuvee de la Luna 2007 suggest a variety of entrees, including steak, lamb and roasted meats.
Castano Hecula 2006 (Spain) – “Purple coloured, it has an alluring bouquet of violets, blue fruits, and blackberry. Savoury flavours, good concentration and a lengthy finish.” Robert Parker. Wine Access 2010 International Value Wine Awards Judge’s Choice – Single Red Varieties. 90 Points – The Wine Advocate
Naramata Nut Brown Ale
Grower’s Blueberry Cider
Chocolate Mudshakes
Tempus Alba Pleno Reserve (Argentina)
“Frontier Red is a value-oriented wine made in the same pioneering, genuine, down-to-earth spirit of the frontiersmen who first tamed this land. A complex blend of Syrah, Grenache, Petite Sirah, Mouvedre, Cinsault and Carignane, Frontier Red serves up loads of lush red & black fruit flavors complemented by enticing spice, vanilla and oak notes. You don’t have to over-think this wine; simply enjoy this tasty blend with ‘everyday’ cuisine, backyard cookouts, barbecues and family gatherings… ” (label)
