Wine Picks October 10, 2024 | Natalie MacLean: Canada's Best Wine Courses, Tasting Classes, Food Pairings, Expert Reviews

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Note: This batch of wine reviews is not part of the bi-weekly Vintages Releases. Instead, it's a collection of wines outside the Vintages section in store (general list) or wines sent to me directly from wineries that may not yet be available in liquor stores. Click on the Winery or Wine Agency link to get more info.

Red Wine

Thymiopoulos Xinomavro 2021, Macedonia I.G.P., Greece: From Macedonia I.G.P., Thymiopoulos 2021 is a great value Xinomavro at $20 and is produced from grapes sourced from younger vines (about 15 years of age). This dry, medium-plus-bodied, fresh and unfiltered red wine is a juicy blend of Xinomavro grapes sourced from warmer, lower and cooler upper slopes of Mount Vermio. Very approachable now and vibrant with ripe cranberry, cherry flavours with herbal notes on the palate, some whole-bunch Xinomavro grapes were also added to the wine to enhance its flavours. This vintage was aged in stainless steel tank and concrete (no oak treatment). Lovely and fresh now through 2025. Xinomavro food pairings: grilled rare steaks, blackened ribs with BBQ sauce, coq au vin, Cornish game hen, tomato tarte. Drink: 2024 - 2025 466474 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Wine Art Estate Idisma Drios Assyrtiko 2022, Drama, Macedonia P.G.I., Greece: From Drama, Macedonia wine region, Wine Art Estate Idisma Drios 2022 Assyrtiko is dry, medium-plus-bodied, fresh and fragrant with layers of ripe stone fruit, lemon preserve, white florals, nutty and smoky aromas and flavours on the palate. Lovely now through 2028 chill and enjoy it with grilled fish and octopus or a simple dish of Feta cheese and assorted olives. Assyrtiko food pairings: mushroom risotto, seared tuna, octopus salad. Drink: 2024 - 2028 36834 13% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 92/100. October 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart