WINES OF THE WEEK

Barón de Ley 2017 Rosado Rioja, Spain ★★★1/2 $14.95 (LCBO 117283)

This is a bright and juicy rosé that captures the pleasing mix of red berry and savoury notes common to the Grenache and Tempranillo grapes. The dark colour helps predict the wine’s fuller body and flavourful character.

Gérard Bertrand 2017 Gris Blanc Rosé Pays d’Oc South of France ★★★★ $16.95 (LCBO 409870)

This is a dry and delicately flavoured rosé that’s really refreshing. A blend of white and red varieties of the Grenache grape, this light and elegant wine is understated in every aspect, from its pale pink colour to the subtle floral, melon and citrus flavours. The price makes this a solid value.

Gérard Bertrand 2015 Fitou South of France ★★★1/2 $16.95 (LCBO 403683)

This is a gutsy red wine that’s a great partner for grilled meat dishes. A blend of Grenache and carignan from Fitou in the south of France, this is marked by tangy red fruit, savoury complexity and drying tannins. It’s the perfect bistro wine, a robust and flavourful red that’s best enjoyed with a meal.

Zuccardi 2016 Serie A Malbec Uco Valley, Argentina ★★★★ $16.95 (LCBO 167619)

The Zuccardi family is well-known to Canadian wine lovers for its popular Fuzion brand. More recently, family member Sebastian Zuccardi has been a leading figure promoting only top regional wines from Argentina. The Serie A Malbec is fresh and fragrant, with a mouthwatering character that’s more pure and elegant than the crowd-pleasing style of Fuzion.