$10 Wine List

This is a brief listing of the wines that appear on this blog, please see the posting on each for a full review.

Whites

Argentina

• 2011 Trapiche Astica Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon, $7.95. LCBO#359083. 8.5/10 for taste and 5/5 for value.

Chile

• 2010 Casillero del Diablo Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, $9.95. LCBO#578641. 9/10 for taste and 4/5 for value.
• 2010 Cono Sur Bicycle Viognier, $9.95. LCBO#64287. 8.5/10 for taste and 4/5 for value.
• 2010 Caliterra Sauvignon Blanc, $9.00. LCBO#275909. 7.5/10 for taste and 4/5 for value.

Italy

• 2009 Ogio Pinot Grigio, $8.85. LCBO#86199. 7/10 for taste and 3/5 for value.

Ontario

• 2008 Pelee Island Gewurztraminer, $9.95. LCBO#135970. 8.5/10 for taste and 4/5 for value.

Portugal

• 2009 Sogrape Gazela Vinho Verde, $8.95. LCBO#141432. 8.5/10 for taste and 4.5/5 for value.

South Africa

• 2011 KWV Chenin Blanc, $8. LCBO#18689. 8.5/10 for taste and 5/5 for value.

Reds-Top Picks

Argentina

• 2013 Argento Bonarda $9.95. LCBO#292458. 9/10 for taste and 4/5 for value.
• 2009 Argento Malbec, $9.95. LCBO#591693. 9/10 for taste and 4/5 for value.
• 2008 Finca Flichman Misterio Malbec, $7.95. LCBO#28803. 8.5/10 for taste and 4/5 for value.
• 2008 Fuzion Alta Reserve Malbec, $9.95. LCBO#135475. 8/10 for taste and 4/5 for value.
• 2010 La Puerta Shiraz, $9.15. LCBO#614636. 8.5/10 for taste and 4.5/5 for value.
• 2010 Trapiche Astica Merlot Malbec, $7.45. LCBO#359075. 8.5/10 for taste and 5/5 for value.

Australia

• 2008 McGuigan Black Label Shiraz, $9.95. LCBO#325787. 9/10 for taste and 4.5/5 for value.

California

• 2008 Beringer California Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, $9.95. LCBO# 113001. 8.5/10 for taste and 4/5 for value.

Chile

• 2010 Caliterra Bio Sur Reserva Carmenere, $10.65. LCBO#142711. 8.5/10 for taste and 4/5 for value.
• 2009 Concha Y Toro Sunrise Cabernet Sauvignon, $8.95. LCBO#47951. 8/10 for taste and 4/5 for value.

Italy

• 2012 Luccarelli Negroamaro Puglia, $9.95. LCBO#380972. 9/10 for taste and 5/5 for value.
• 2011 Luccarelli Primitivo Puglia, $9.80. LCBO#253856. 9/10 for taste and 5/5 for value.
• 2008 Farnese Sangiovese Daunia, $7.50. LCBO#512327. 8.5/10 for taste and 5/5 for value.
• 2009 Mezzomondo Negroamaro Salento, $7.95. LCBO#588962. 9/10 for taste and 5/5 for value.
• 2008 Ogio Primitivo, $8.80. LCBO#86421. 8.5/10 for taste and 4.5/5 for value.

Ontario

• 2008 Pelee Island Monarch Red, $9.95. LCBO#107763. 8/10 for taste and 4/5 for value.

Spain

• 2007 Candidato Tempranillo Garnacha, $7.70. LCBO#523811. 8.5/10 for taste and 4.5/5 for value.

• 2007 Penascal Estate Tempranillo, $9.00. LCBO#343434. 8/10 for taste and 4/5 for value.

Reds-Leave on the Shelf

Chile

• 2008 Cono Sur Bicycle Merlot, $9.95. LCBO#457176. 7.5/10 for taste and 3.5/5 for value.

Italy

• 2009 Cusumano Nero D’Avola, $10. LCBO#143164. 7/10 for taste and 3/5 for value.
• 2009 Casa Thaulero Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon, $7.45. LCBO#621953. 7.5/10 for taste and 4/5 for value.
• 2008Spinelli Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, $7.40. LCBO#454629. 7/10 for taste and 3.5/5 for value.

Portugal

• 2006 Sogrape Vila Regia, $8.95. LCBO#464388. 7/10 for taste and 3.5/5 for value.

South Africa

• 2009Obikwa Shiraz, $8.95. LCBO#527499.7/10 for taste and 3.5/5 for value.

Spain

• 2008 Castillo de Monseran Garnacha, $8.95. LCBO#73395. 7.5/10 for taste and 3.5/5 for value.