Natalie MacLean - delicious wine picks and pairings
www.nataliemaclean.com

Shopping List

Danette Murphy

Increase Font Size | Decrease Font Size


Two Hands Wines Brave Faces Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied, rich and complex with fleshy ripe cassis and wild blackberry aromas on the nose and palate of this robust Australian red wine blend Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro (aka Mourvèdre) also known as a GSM blend. A black plum, smoky finish. Nicely done! Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2019. 660035 14.80% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. August 22, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Wakefield Shiraz 2014, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Solid and full-bodied with big black fruit aromas. This terrific Australian Shiraz is tarry, spicy and peppery on the palate and finish. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2015-2018. 943787 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 22, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Two Hands Angels' Share Shiraz 2020, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Two Hands Angels' Share 2020 is a vegan-friendly, dry and fruity medium-plus-bodied Shiraz with grapes sourced from the cool-climate McLaren Vale. Perfumed with bright cherry, blueberry, earthy florals, wood spice and mocha flavours savoury, satisfying and long on the finish. Tannins are rounded. Drink: 2022-2025. 9480 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. June 3, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Featherstone Four Feathers 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely and floral, Four Feathers is an off-dry, well-crafted white wine blend of Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay wine grapes. Sweetness and vibrant acidity are at play here with ripe pear, pink grapefruit, cake spice and tropical fruit flavours on the palate. Great value. Enjoy now with a fish tacos, or a grilled pork tenderloin and mango compote. Drink: 2019-2023. 341586 12% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. April 15, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review
Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Syrah Carignan Mourvèdre 2011, La Clape, Languedoc, France: The grapes for this French red wine blend are planted closer to the Mediterranean sea and therefore there are more spice accents in the finished wine along with red fruits, lavender and pepper. The vines are planted at an altitude of 200 metres above sea level, which preserves their freshness with cool nights. The soils consist of limestone plateau that's thousands of years old. The finish has moorland accents. Pair with rosemary lamb. Although the Languedoc is the world's largest wine region with 235,000 acres, it is not one homogenous mass or style wine-wise. There are actually 5 sub-climates and more than 50 different grapes used in varying blends. Compare that to the 5 grapes used in Bordeaux. There are also 8 different and distinctive winds that blow through the vines here as compared to one in the Rhone, the Mistral. Drink: 2015-2019. 370262 14% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 93/100. April 2, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Ironstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Lodi, California, United States: This full-bodied red wine is classic California Cabernet at a great price! Balanced and tasty with lovely dark fruit and just enough oak. Enticing aromas of cassis, blackberry and vanilla smoke. Supple, smooth and full-bodied. Mocha and dark chocolate on the finish. Perfect for a juicy steak this evening. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2018. 537597 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. August 22, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

© 2024 Natalie MacLean