Summer Breeze
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fabulous wine from the world over. Violet Hill is pleased to announce our selections for Summer 2013.
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Spring is in the air!
Spring is in the air at Violet Hill and we’re happy to announce some new releases for 2013! Check out our new Spring 2013 catalog for some great Old World selections as well as a few from closer to home.
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Coming Sept. 29th to the LCBO: 2010 Saumur Champigny ‘Clos Des Meuniers’
Violet Hill Wine Imports is very proud to announce the LCBO Vintages release of a very special wine from the Loire Valley.
Stock is very limited. Only 299 bottles remain as of December 10 2012
Release date : September 29 2012
LCBO item # : 290122
Price : $16.95
Producer : EARL La Giraudiere www.lagiraudiere.eu
Wine : 2010 Saumur Champigny ‘Clos Des Meuniers’
CABERNET FRANC
From 20 year old vines
Ripe blackcurrant, strawberry and cherry. Full tannic structure.
The grapes that make this wine are grown in light limestone, overlooking the city of Saumur in the Loire Valley, an area that produces Frances Finest Wines.
This wine is made in the traditional old world manner. It has not been filtered so please expect some sediment.
A versatile wine to enjoy on its own or with grilled meats, fish, pork and charcuteries.
Drink now and through 2014
Decanter 15 points
750 ml 13% alc / vol
To check for LCBO store availability, please follow this link http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/
Then click “find stores”
Dean Tudor Top Value Reds Under $20
La Giraudiere Clos des Meuniers Saumur-Champigny 2010: top stuff for
cabernet franc, with its Euro complexity. Ignore the Bronze medal decal…
– It’s better than that. +290122, $16.95, QPR: 89.
John Szabo, MSA.
Light, lean, herbal, savory example of Loire cabernet franc, with juicy acids, light but firm tannins, and flavours well within the normal range for the grape/region. Standard classic; serve slightly chilled. Tasted August 2012. Value Rating: **
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