The Good Juice If like many people, you’ll be spending as much time as possible at the cottage this summer, you’ll be needing a good supply of wine, for yourself as well as the many invited and uninvited visitors that you’ll be entertaining. The Good Juice this week contains a couple of whites that are pitch- perfect for lazy, hot summer days, two reds that will seriously over deliver when served with the accompanied recipe below and one Napa Valley blue-chip that would make THE best Father’s Day gift. Villa Mount Eden Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard 2006 The very essence of Californian chardonnay, Villa Mt Eden produces benchmark chardonnay from one of California’s best vineyards (Bien Nacido in Santa Barbara) Creamy and rich on the palate with buttered toast, smoky oak flavours, ripe pineapple and citrus zest on the finish. Based in Napa Valley the winery has been turning out stylish wines since 1881! The wine drinks well with Bbq lobster, ripe Ontario corn and sweet local tomatoes with sea salt. $24.95 Gancia Proseco I really like this wine for its nonchalant irreverent style, small bottles of delicious sparkling Italian Proseco in a 32 pack! Perfect for sparkling cocktails, a sophisticated summer spritzer or just on its own. 200ml per bottle. Serve one per guest or fill up an ice bucket with them and get the party on. $5.95 per bottle, 32 pk A rare double vintage offering of Montegiachi Chianti Classico Riserva 2005 and 2004 From what will go down as two of the best vintages of the decade, the 05 Chianti received the highest honour from the Italian wine bible Gamberro Rosso by scoring 3 glasses. The wine offers up perfectly ripe, red berry aromas alongside liquorice, fennel and black pepper. The 04 also has its share of great reviews; This time from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, with a score of 91 and kudos for its tension, ripe raspberry, purity and harmony. The Montegiachi estate has been growing Sangiovese alongside tranquil olive groves and lemon orchards since the 15th century. 2004 $25.95 / 2005 $26.95 Maverick Twins Shiraz 2007 Maverick is a start-up winery from the Barossa Valley with big ambitions. The wine leaps from the glass and almost slaps you on the back. Massive aromas of ripe black fruit, menthol, graphite, violets, spice and soy with a texture not unlike dense cream. The wine will age gracefully for a decade but also drinks like a dream now. “One of the best 10 new wineries in Australia” James Halliday’s Australian wine companion. $28.95 6 pk One for the cellar ... 2006 Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Estate Don’t count on drinking this for the cottage season. This Napa blueblood would be just what the doctor ordered for Father’s Day. It’ll cellar comfortably for 15 years and start drinking nicely in a couple. Here’s what Signor Parker had to say about the wine and one of Napa’s most historic estates: “The 2006 estate cabernet is brilliant. It would probably be hard to find a Cabernet Sauvignon of this quality with this production level, all estate fruit, and such impeccable viticulture and winemaking. This wine reminded me of a great vintage of Pontet Canet in Pauillac, Bordeaux. The deep crème de cassis flavors intermixed with charcoal and lead pencil shavings soar from the glass. Its full body, stunning ripeness, sweet tannin, and substantial flavour authority make for a brilliant Cabernet Sauvignon to drink over the next two decades. Score 94 points “   Biffs’ Lamb Burger Merguez Thanks to executive chef Basilio Pesce and Oliver Bonacini restaurants for the recipe Yields 4 burgers 1 .5lbs Good quality ground lamb 3 garlic cloves minced 1 small onion minced 1 large egg 2 tbsp harrisa paste - available at most good grocery stores 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1 tbsp chopped coriander ½ tbsp chopped rosemary Salt and pepper – to taste Method 1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. 2. Form into 8 ounce patties, brush with olive oil and cook on the hottest part of the grill, being careful not to burn patties. Turning frequently, cook for 10-12 minutes or until burgers are just beyond medium. 3. When done, allow burgers to rest for 5 minutes before serving. 4. Serve on toasted hamburger bun with sliced tomatoes and canned roasted red peppers. 5. Pour four glass of Maverick Shiraz and relax. Biffs is located at 4 Front Street East, Toronto | 416-860-0086 When you have a moment please check out our website at www.profilewinegroup.com How to order Phone: 416-598-0033 extension 233 to speak directly with Ruben Elmer, or you can E-mail him at relmer@profilewinegroup.com All orders are COD. Payment can be made by Visa, MasterCard, AMEX or cheque. Your credit card will not be charged until the product is shipped. Minimum Orders: There is a one case minimum order (12 bottles unless otherwise noted). Delivery to a single destination within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is free of charge. Delivery outside of the GTA can be arranged. You must be 19 years of age or older to place or receive a wine order.