The big wine monopoly in the province of Ontario occasionally graces its shelves with wine that even pensioners can afford. So yes I am back, The Penniless Pensioner, presenting you a $14.95 Portuguese wine. That liquor monopoly has almost all its products with that 95 after the big dollar. Do they think this sways the captive customer when just about all Vintages wines have that .95 on the price tag and a jamessuckling.com rating of 91-93.In the LCBO’s 17February2024 Vintages release of the 86 wines featured 3 do not have a price ending in .95!
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Aragonez and Trincadeira.
Aroma: As a maker of blackberry jam this in indeed infused with blackberry jam, black cherry and vanilla. Just about enough oak picked up on the nose indicative of about 30% new oak. A prime example here of how oak can smooth out a wine without hijacking it.
Palate: Good solid stuff. Firm black cherry and cassis with moderate tannins. Certainly not sophisticated but not quite rustic.
Personality: Given the below poverty line of state pensions in Canada you will come running to me in all my modesty! A true pensioner’s wine assuming first and foremost you have any money remaining after paying for food. If not stick to a Doug Ford Wobbly Pop now available everywhere money is taken in Ontario.
Food Match: A Franchesina if prepared should keep you full for 24 hours.
Cellarbility: Consume by 2024-year end.
Price: $14.95 CDN (Ontario).
RKS 2024 Wine Rating: 88/100.
(Coutada Velha Vinho Tinto Signature 2022, VR Alentejano, Monte Ravasqueira, Arraiolos, Portugal, 750 mL, 13.5%).
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