The Good Juice – On Vintages - March 6, 2010 Release This bi-weekly email will regularly highlight new wines from Profile Wine Group being released at your local LCBO/Vintages stores. Look for the latest ratings, updated reviews and winemakers notes. We hope this added information assists you with your buying needs. Please feel free to contact us for further assistance! For product information availability at the LCBO, click on the product name. Les Grandes Serres ‘Les Portes du Castelas’ Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2008 +103697 $13.95 Rated “The Rhône whites of this producer always have a touch of Grenache Blanc, in this case blended with Viognier, Marsanne, Roussane and Clairette. It’s a brilliant pale gold and partially barrel aged providing a smooth texture. Floral, ripe tree fruit and citrus aromas tantalize. The flavours of ripe stone fruit marry well with citrusy acidity and mineral notes. It’s medium bodied with a pleasant mid-length finish. Enjoy with seafood or lemon-herbed roast chicken.” (Susan Desjardins) winecurrent.com, February 2010 Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva 2006 650754 $29.95 Rated 90 “Offers black cherry and blackberry notes, with lilac. Medium- to full-bodied, with silky tannins and a lovely finish of dark chocolate, smoky wood and berry. Drink now. 9,000 cases made.” –JS The Wine Spectator, October 15, 2009 2007 Celler Pinol N. Sra. Del Portal Roble +146183 $19.95 Rated 90 “The 2007 Portal Red is a blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Merlot, Tempranillo, and Syrah aged for six months in French, American, and Hungarian oak. Dark ruby-colored, the nose exhibits earth notes, cedar, tobacco, cassis, cherry, and blackberry. Ripe and sweet on the palate, licorice, dried herbs and mineral notes make an appearance leading to a lengthy, pure, fruit-filled finish. Drink this tasty effort over the next four years.” The Wine Advocate, #181, February 2009 Feudi di San Marzano Negroamaro +159442 $11.95 Deep purple red with violet-black reflections, intense and persistent aroma, fruity with black-currant and wild fruit scent, spicy with thyme notes. Full-bodied wine, soft and balanced, long and sapid in the end. Winemaker’s Notes, Feudi di San Marzano 2008 Megalomaniac The Pink Slip Rosé +85126 $14.95 Rated “Floral and spice on the nose, the flavour profile includes freshly sliced strawberry and plum compote. It’s light to medium bodied, nicely textured delivering a lip-smacking hit of sour cherry on the lingering finish. This pairs well with a plate of deli meats and assorted condiments.” (Vic Harradine) winecurrent.com, March 2010   Please visit www.lcbo.com for product availability and store location details. When you have a moment, please check out our website at www.profilewinegroup.com