The Untouchables
Is any wine worth $500? How about $5,000? Flirting with the LCBO’s priciest bottles By David Lawrason
-
86
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
This wine is light for cabernet, but is an easygoing house wine sipper. Cherry, cedar, strawberry and herbal tea aromas. It is medium weight, with balanced acidity and a cedary, fruity finish. Drink now through to 2010.
- Price:
- $11.15
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Mendoza
Related Listings
Tomero 2007 Torrontés
With similarities to varieties from northwestern Spain, the fragrant grapefruit ...
Argento 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
A crowd-pleasing, tasty, sweetish style. Aromas include black cherry, plum, ...
Trumpeter 2005 Merlot
This is a terrific buy—it showcases the improved winemaking that ...
Clos de los Siete 2005
From a property created by Bordeaux oenologist Michel Rolland, this ...
Trapiche 2006 Syrah
Very impressive Rhône-like syrah authenticity, power and depth for less ...
Related Features
Sweet Sensations
The season’s best dessert wines By David Lawrason
Sherry Picking
One of the wine world’s most exquisite drinks is also its greatest bargain. Go figure By David Lawrason
- Directories
