Tuesday August 19, 2008Louis Jadot - Rose de Marsannay 2006
Burgundy, France
Wine Barbarian Rating: 88 of 100 points
Price: $23.99 - BC Liquor Stores
Tasting Notes: If you still think rose means 1970s Mateus in a funny bottle, you are missing a world of wine pleasure. This very dry, sophisticated and extremely tasty rose is a perfect summer aperitif wine but has enough strength to match many summer meals on a hot night.
Think of a wine that both looks and tastes like wild strawberries - fresh, tart and delicious. Made from pinot noir - and the Jadot folks suggest it goes well with frogs legs!
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Monday August 18, 2008
Edge Wines 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Barbarian Rating: 88 of 100 points
Price: $31.99 - BC Liquor Stores
Tasting Notes: A decent offering from Ray Signorello Junior of Signorello Vineyards - always a top producer - this is an effort to make an accessible, drink-now Cab at a lower cost.
It succeeds but for the price is pushing it's luck - our American neighbours will be shocked at the price because south of the border it retails for about $20.
It has good dark berry fruit, some but not heavy oak and nice finish.
We were desperate for a Napa Cab after seeing Bottle Shock, so this was satisfying but definitely not a Heitz or Caymus - fortunately, nor was the price.
Other Opinions: Tony Gismondi rates this a 90.
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Sunday August 17, 2008
Goats Do Roam 2006 red blend
Fairview, South Africa
Wine Barbarian Rating: 84 of 100 points
Price: $14.99 - BC Liquor Stores 
Tasting Notes: The Goats wines from South Africa are great value for money - and while the names are very funny, the wine is very good. This is the entry level wine and the parody is aimed at Cotes du Rhone wines from France. The blend isn't listed but expect to find syrah, grenache and mouvedre in a spicy and lighter style that is most drinkable.
If you like this offering, try their awesome Goat Rotie - yes, a take-off on France's famed Cote Rotie or their Goats Do Roam in Villages - a spoof on Cotes du Rhone Villages. The Goat Rotie is $23.79 at BC Liquor stores while the Villages is about $18 and is no longer carried by government stores but may be found at some private sellers.
Other Opinions: The Wine Spectator rates it 85.
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