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August 13, 2009 Sommelier Selects Report
August 15th Vintages Release

 During the summer months, I often receive around a dozen emails from disgruntled Torontonians that have been ticketed for consuming alcohol (or from possessing visible alcoholic containers) on the front steps of their homes or thereabouts. The fine usually amounts to $125.00, and leaves most ‘victims’ furious with their local law enforcement officials. Under the Liquor License Act of 1990 (available online), it declares that no person is allowed to consume alcohol in any part of a residence that is accessible to the general public. See Section 31, Subsections 1 and 2 for actual quote.

From the amount of emails and letters wine writers tend to receive, it would appear that a growing number of Ontarians are finding this regulation absurd. Being the pessimist that I am, I can assure my fellow (responsible) imbibers that this law is not going to change any time soon, perhaps never. In the meantime then, excepting licensed public establishments, we must enjoy our wine (among other beverages) in our backyards and in the interiors of our homes. I imagine rooftops are also off limits – plenty of other quips where that came from. And my advice to contradictorily innocent transgressors: pay the fine and be done with it.

Onto the latest Vintages release. The August 15th release is entitled ‘Chile’s brilliant showstoppers; plus charming Chardonnays from Burgundy’s south.’ Concerning whites, my top suggestion would undoubtedly be the ’06 Dry Furmint from The Royal Tokaji Wine Company ($13.95, #653220). An absolutely beautiful wine, with lovely floral notes, I hope to pick up a case for myself this weekend (see below for more information).
     For reds, fans of Syrah/Shiraz will be pleased with the choices from this release, as three of my favourite wines happen to derive from this magnificent noble grape. For wine collectors, the ’05 Burrowing Owl Syrah ($48.95, #73072) is the obvious choice, as it is indeed a brilliant specimen. However, for more modest enthusiasts, the ’06 Montes Alpha Syrah ($22.95, #612) is definitely a more realistic purchase, with lovely fruit and great polish. Finally, when it comes to Shiraz, the Aussies are no slouches either (see below for more information).

In the end, early indications from Weather Canada suggest a beautiful sunny weekend for Torontonians, with temperatures reaching about thirty degrees. A perfect occasion to enjoy a cool glass of Sancerre or Albariño outside – who says governments have a hard time generating revenue?

Here are my suggestions from the August 15th Vintages Release:

White Wines:

(1) 2008 Albariño, Bodegas Martin Códax, ‘Burgáns’, Rías Biaxas DO, Spain: Starbright, pale straw-lime. Lovely limy sea salt at the outset, giving way to beautiful notes of white pepper, beach pebbles, and a hint of slightly spicy lemon. Clean and refreshing, with mild, racy fruit, good acidity, ending with a splendid, almost nervy finish. Superior Albariño, with all of its textbook components in superb order. Nicely priced. Now-2011. 89
$18.95 (#945063)   M.C.O.

(2) 2006 Dry Furmint, The Royal Tokaji Wine Company, Tokaji, Hungary: Starbright, pale straw-lime. Enticing floral scents, comprising buttercups, daisies, and lilies; also lovely notes of Bartlett pears and the subtlest trace of honeysuckle. Complex and clean, with elegant fruit, balanced acidity, ending in a delicate, well-structured finish. Exceptionally crafted, with beautiful structure and overall character. Undoubtedly one of the most underpriced wines to have come my way in a very long time. Now-2012. 89++
$13.95 (#653220)   HHD Imports

(3) 2007 Gewürztraminer, Jackson-Triggs, ‘Proprietor’s Grand Reserve’, Niagara Peninsula, Canada: Starbright, pale straw-lime. Inviting spice-driven aromas of fresh lychee, green pears, and a hint of lemon. Clean, with good fruit, balanced acidity, and a lovely hint of spicy residual sugar on the finish. Very finely executed. A serious example of how well suited the Niagara Peninsula is for crafting first-rate Gewürztraminer. Nicely priced. Sommelier recommended. Now-2012+. 89
$18.75 (#134130)   Vincor International

(4) 2002 Riesling Spätlese, Weingut Domdechant Werner’sches, Hochheimer Kirchenstück, Rheingau, Germany: Starbright, pale-light golden-yellow. Beautiful scents of honeyed nuts, giving way to light dried apricots, ‘mature’ melon rind, finally revealing a very subtle hint of petrol, dried white flowers, and spice. Complex and clean, with lovely fruit, balanced acidity, and an expressive hint of sweet honey on the finish. Rather sweet for a Spätlese (only 8% alcohol), nonetheless superbly balanced and well structured. Aging beautifully, and going for an excellent price. Now-2014+.90
$23.95 (#127365)   HHD Imports

(5) 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Marnier-Lapostolle, ‘Château de Sancerre’, Sancerre AOC, Loire, France: Starbright, pale lime, with a touch of straw. Enticing creamy lime at the outset, giving way to fresh pebbles, light lemon, white grapefruit and flowers, plus a lovely hint of smoke. Complex and clean, with delightful nervy fruit, balanced acidity, and a well structured, stylish finish. Impressively put together. One of the finer vintages I have yet to taste from this ancient vineyard, now under the ownership of the Marnier family. Acceptably priced. Now-2012. 89
$25.95 (#340893)   Diageo Canada

Red Wines:

(1) 2005 Château de l’Engarran, ‘Grés de Montpellier’, Côteaux du Languedoc AOC, Languedoc, France: Brilliant, dark-opaque ruby colour, with a touch of purple. Lovely leathery currants, accompanied by dark blackberries, plums, cloves, and spice. Clean, with tight fruit, firm tannins, balanced acidity, and a well-structured finish. Stylish, yet reserved. Indeed quite splendid, and highly ageworthy. On the website: a blend of 50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, and 20% Carignan (odd that the back label claims there is also Mourvèdre in the blend). Nicely priced. Now-2014+. 89
$18.95 (#76299)   The Small Winemakers

(2) 2005 Château Roquetaillade La Grange, ‘Vielles Vignes’, Graves AOC, Bordeaux, France: Bright, opaque purple-ruby colour. Toasty, with inviting scents of fresh mocha, currants, dark plums, blueberries, vanilla, spice, and a hint of leather. Complex and clean, with good fruit, approachable tannins, balanced acidity, ending with a well structured, mightily satisfying finish. Perhaps a little extracted, nonetheless extremely tasty, finely balanced, and genuinely harmonious. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Great price on this one. Now-2015. 89+
$21.95 (#125666)   Vanrick Corporation Limited

(3) 2006 Pinot Noir, Lucas & Lewellen, Santa Barbara County, California: Brilliant, medium ruby colour. Toasty granola at the outset, with fragrant sweet cherries, rhubarb, nutmeg, vanilla, and spice. Clean, with good fruit, soft tannins, milder acidity, concluding with a lovely, polished finish. Very tasty, finely structured, and marvellously priced (quite a rarity for quality Californian Pinot). Aged for nine months in ‘neutral’ French oak, winemaker Megan McGrath, who joined the winery in 2006, has good reason to be pleased with what I presume to be her first vintage. Now-2011. 89
$19.95 (#127605)   Vanrick Corporation Limited

(4) 2004 Shiraz, Barossa Valley Estate, ‘Ebenezer’, Barossa Valley, Australia: Bright, opaque red currant-garnet colour. Intense notes of mocha and eucalyptus at the outset, switching to beautiful scents of dried (baked) plums, currants, a hint of cedar, and lots of spice. Complex, clean, and very powerful (14.4% alcohol), with well-developed fruit, supple tannins, mild acidity, ending with a very long, flavourful finish. Sumptuous, well-structured, and ageworthy, winemaker Stuart Bourne ought to be pleased with the results of his hard work. Indeed, for enthusiasts of mighty Barossa Shiraz, this is one wine you will want to try! Acceptably priced when considering the quality. Now-2016. 89+
$39.95 (#971705)   Churchill Cellars Ltd.

(5) 2005 Syrah, Burrowing Owl, Okanagan Valley, Canada: Brilliant, opaque purple-ruby colour. Toasty, with intense mocha, slightly peppery currants, plums, wild blueberries, vanilla, and spice. Complex and very clean, with delicious, well-structured fruit, fine tannins, milder acidity, culminating in a beautiful, lengthy finish. Superb Syrah, with exceptional power, personality, and polish. Made with 25% new oak, from a mixture of French, American, and Russian barrels. A big wine, with 14.5% alcohol. Expensive, yet most certainly recommendable for both consumers and top-end restaurants. Believe me, this will probably sell out in just a few days, as Burrowing Owl has quickly established itself as one of Canada’s most prominent cult wineries. Now-2015. 91
$48.95 (#73072)   M.C.O.

(6) 2007 Syrah, Montes Alpha, Apalta Vineyard (Colchagua Valley), Chile: Brilliant, dark ruby colour, with a touch of purple. Slightly toasty and meaty at the outset, with reddish brambleberries, light leather, cassis, vanilla, and spice. Complex and clean, with good fruit, fine tannins, milder acidity, ending with a solid, well-structured finish. Very well crafted, with great structure, balance, and polish. Quite a substantial wine (14.5% alcohol), yet it stays together remarkably well. The ’06 vintage contained 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Viognier, and no doubt the ’07 constitutes a similar (if not the same) blend. Reasonably priced. Now-2014. 89
$22.95 (#000612)   Whitehall Agencies Inc.

Rosé Wine:

(1) 2008 Bieler Père et Fils, ‘Sabine’, Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOC, Provence, France: Starbright, light pink, with a touch of cranberry. Plumy grapefruit at the outset, with pink melon, beach pebbles, plus a hint of melon rind and (even) cantaloupe. Clean, with lovely mellow fruit, balanced acidity, and a delightful hint of pink cranberries on the finish. Beautifully crafted. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Grenache, and 15% Syrah. Superb price. Drink now. 88
$12.95 (#71423)   Dionysus Wines

July 30, 2009 Sommelier Selects Report
August 1st Vintages Releases
Private Tastings

  As seems only appropriate in any civilized society (even the likes of Toronto, where garbage storage has become our new municipal pastime), each new week ought to be accompanied by new opportunities to taste fine wine; and I am happy to report that the past ten days have been rather rewarding in such regard. In addition to my usual sojourn down at the LCBO tasting lab, I have been delighted in the past while to attend a few private tastings of significant enjoyment.

     My first tasting of note took place last Tuesday, July 21st: a lovely little German Riesling retrospective, featuring two beautiful wines from Egon Müller, and held at the new two-storied outlet on Avenue Road (located about ten blocks south of Highway 401). Presented by the always amiable and generous Gulnar, one of several delightful product consultants at this particular outlet, the ’06 Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett was brilliant, despite the limitations of the vintage. As for the ’07 Scharzhofberger Riesling Spätlese that came next, one could not help but to declare such wine divine (see notes below for more information).

     My second tasting of note took place just the other day at Vertical Restaurant (located at First Canadian Place), featuring the wines of Andeluna Cellars. Represented in the Ontario wine market by Stem Wine Group, several of my colleagues and I were truly impressed with the overall quality of these Argentinean wines. For my part, I was most pleased with the 2004 ‘Grand Reserve Pasionado,’ a Malbec-dominated blend of beautiful lustre and quality (see notes below for more information). My gratitude to Stem Wine Group owners Robert Tomé and Tony Macchione for the lovely plate of pasta, cheese, and prosciutto that proceeded the presentation. Nice gentlemen, with a solid portfolio on their hands.

     Concerning Vintages, the August 1st release is entitled ‘Hot Summer Grilling: good wines, great times.’ As the LCBO designates these themes around a year in advance, they could not possibly have foreseen the precipitousness of such a title, as this has indeed been one truly rainy summer in our fair city!

     As you shall see below, my white wine selections for this release are somewhat more eclectic than usual; yet I think wine enthusiasts shall appreciate the overall quality and individuality of each wine. Concerning reds, the August 1st release includes quite a number of ’05 Bordeaux wines, and I have decided to include three of them in my list of suggestions. I assure everyone that they are quite delicious.:

White Wines:

(1) 2007 Chardonnay, Angels Gate, ‘Mountainview’, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Ontario:Moderate toastiness, with light stony butterscotch, dried pears, mild tropical fruit, and the faintest hint of vanilla and creamed corn (common in barrel-aged Chardonnay). Clean, with decent fruit, balanced acidity, and a lovely hint of toasty pears on the finish. Nicely constructed, with notable balance and overall restraint. Finely priced. Drink now or hold. 88+
$18.95 (#116384)   Woodman Wines & Spirits

(2) 2008 Miguel Torres, ‘Viña Esmeralda’, Penèdes DO, Catatonia, Spain: 
Intense spicy perfume, accompanied by delicate floral notes, lychee, and a hint of dewy pears. Clean, with mildly perfumed fruit, balanced acidity, ending in a beautiful, delicate finish. Extremely fresh and vibrant. A blend of Moscatel (Spanish for ‘Muscadelle’) and Gewürztraminer (percentage of each grape unknown), with only 11.5% alcohol. Excellent price. Licensee recommended. Screwcap closure. Drink now. 88+
$12.95 (#113696)   Family Wines

(3) 2007 Riesling Kabinett Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg, Schloss Schönborn, Rheingau:Slightly crisp at the outset, first exhibiting creamy lime, then revealing pebbly lemon, light dried apricots, plus a hint of pears, light kerosene, and spice. Complex and clean, with delicate fruit, balanced acidity, and a lovely hint of residual sugar on the finish. Beautiful Kabinett (only 10% alcohol), with great structure and regional identity. Indeed Schloss Schönborn has made tremendous progress over the past several years. Great price. Now-2015. 89+
$18.95 (#70946)   HHD Imports

(4) 2007 Roussanne, d’Arenberg, ‘The Money Spider’, McLaren Vale, Australia:VeIntense dewy lemon at the outset, giving way to waxy dried Clementines, then a hint of spicy, pebbly smoke. Clean, with good fruit, balanced acidity, and a lovely hint of fresh melon on the finish. Hailing from the Northern Rhône and notoriously difficult to cultivate, it is good to see the noble Roussanne varietal being put to skilful use by the good people at d’Arenberg. Agreeably priced. Screwcap closure. Drink now. 89
$19.95 (#656710)   Churchill Cellars Ltd.

Red Wines:

(1) 2005 Château Cherchy-Desqueyroux, Graves AOC, Bordeaux, France:
 Brilliant, dark ruby. Decidedly earthy at the outset, with lovely red currants, slightly cedary plums, and a hint of spice. Clean, with fine fruit, approachable tannins, balanced acidity, and a well-structured finish. Fine effort and breed here, with concise forwardness of fruit. Impressive Graves AOC wine. A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Reasonably priced. Drink now or hold. 89
$23.95 (#125518)   Connexion Oenophilia

(2) 2008 Finca Flichman, ‘Expresiones Reserve’, Mendoza, Argentina: 
Brilliant, dark-opaque purple-ruby. Revealing white pepper at the outset, then boasting baked currants, black plums, leather, light mocha, and spice. Clean, with good fruit, near-supple tannins, milder acidity, and a lovely hint of toasty violet-currants on the finish. Deliciously put together. A blend of 60% Shiraz and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Excellent price on this one. Licensee Recommended. Drink now or hold. 89
$15.95 (#17111)   Charton Hobbs Inc.

(3) Château Grand-Puy-Ducasse, Pauillac AOC, 2005: 
Brilliant, dark ruby. Toasty, with fresh mocha, currants and plums (among other underlying dark fruit), earth, vanilla, and spice – all very refined and complex. Clean, with well-structured, elegant fruit, fine tannins, balanced acidity, ending in a firm, yet remarkably delicious finish. Superb ’05 Ducasse, with first-rate structure, breed, and overall aging potential. The finest wine I have ever tasted from this estate. Reasonably priced. Drink now or hold. 91
$52.00 (#502997)   Noble Estates Wines & Spirits

(4) 2005 Les Pagodes des Cos (Second Wine of Château Cos D’Estournel), St-Estèphe AOC, Bordeaux, France: Brilliant, opaque ruby. Toasty, with gorgeous aromas of currants, deep dark blueberries, black earth, spice, vanilla, and plenty of mocha. Complex and clean, with delicious, refined fruit, approachable tannins (common in ’05 Bordeaux), balanced acidity, concluding with a well-structured, exceptionally elegant finish. Sensational ‘Second Wine’ from Cos D’Estournel, with all the trademarks of luxury and prestige that wine enthusiasts have come to expect from this magnificent estate. A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot. Great price considering the quality. Highly recommended for collectors. Drink now or hold. 92+
$59.00 (#501833)   LCBO Direct

(5) 2007 Pinot Noir, Wild Rock, ‘Cupid’s Arrow’, Central Otago, New Zealand: 
Brilliant, dark ruby (lovely colour). Toasty rhubarb at the outset, giving way to red-black cherries, vanilla, light spice, and a lovely hint of dark raspberries. Clean, with good fruit, soft tannins, balanced acidity, and a delightful hint of tasty dark cherries on the finish. Quite delicious Pinot, with great balance, structure, and style. Acceptably priced. Screwcap closure. Drink now or hold. 89
$24.95 (#61242)   Lifford Agencies

(6) 2006 Shiraz, Mission Hill, ‘Family Estate Reserve’, Okanagan Valley VQA, BC: Brilliant, dark-opaque purple ruby. Delightfully peppery at the outset, with leathery currants, black plums, and a hint of mocha and spice. Clean, with good fruit, soft tannins, milder acidity, and a well-structured finish. Finely crafted Shiraz, with great freshness, balance, and structure. Shiraz has certainly found a happy home in the Okanagan Valley. Reasonably priced. Sommelier Recommended. Drink now or hold. 89
$22.95 (#126763)   Mark Anthony Brands

Rosé Wine:

(1) 2008 Domaine des Peirecèdes, ‘Le Fil d’Ariane’, Côtes de Provence AOC, Province, France: Starbright, pale pink. Delightful scents of creamy grapefruit, fresh flowers, and a hint of perfumed dried cherries. Clean and mild, with delicate fruit, balanced acidity, and a lovely hint of pink grapefruit on the finish. Impressive structure and overall balance. One of the finest ‘blush’ wines I have tasted from Provence in a very long time. A blend of 35% Syrah, 35% Cinsault, and 30% Grenache. Reasonably priced. Drink now. 89
$15.95 (#950733)   Sten O. Kjellberg

(B) Egon Müller Wines:

(1) 2006 Riesling Kabinett, Egon Müller, Scharzhofberger, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany: Starbright, pale lime. Gorgeous scents of delicate creamy lemon-lime, ‘icy’ green grapes, apricots, pears, light honeysuckle, slate, and a hint of spice. Very complex and clean, with beautiful fruit, balanced acidity, and a brilliant hint of racy lime and residual sugar on the finish. Astonishing, beautiful Kabinett (only 9.5% alcohol), with sensational structure, balance, and breed – all this despite the limitations of an otherwise mediocre vintage. Acceptably priced. Now-2017. 93
$52.00 (#720201 – Released on May 21, 2008 – 39 bottles remaining in the LCBO system)

(2) 2007 Riesling Spätlese, Egon Müller, Scharzhofberger, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany: Starbright, pale lime (gorgeous colour). Exquisite scents of tropical pears (slightly waxy), accompanied by lovely nuances including ‘icy’ green grapes (a trademark of most quality Saar wines), fresh lemon, dried apricots, and a hint of slate and spice. Very complex and clean, with impeccable fruit, brilliant acidity, and ending with a stunningly vivid, yet balanced trace of residual sugar and peared green grapes on the finish. Sublime Spätlese (only 9% alcohol), with near-perfect integration, structure, balance, polish, and refinement. Expensive, nonetheless well worth the price. Now-2020. 96
$99.95 (#116269 – Released on July 18, 2009 – Plenty of bottles remaining in the LCBO system)

(C) Andeluna Cellars Wines:

White Wines:

(1) 2005 Chardonnay, Andeluna Cellars, ‘Reserve’, Tupungato (Mendoza), Argentina: Starbright, pale yellow-lime. Toasty and complex, with delicate notes of apricots, pears, butterscotch, vanilla, oak, and a hint of fresh lemon. Clean and soft, with good fruit, balanced acidity, and a fine finish. Rather tasty to say the least, with good structure, balance (an agreeable 13.1% alcohol), and precision. Acceptably priced. Now-2013. 88
$24.00    Stem Wine Group (Private Order Only)

(2) 2008 Torrontés, Andeluna Cellars, ‘Winemaker’s Selection’, Mendoza, Argentina: Starbright, pale straw-lime. Intense notes of sweet citrus grass, lemon, stony pebbles, white flowers, and spice. Clean and crisp, with lovely mild fruit, balanced acidity, and a refreshing finish. Impressive Torrontés, with good freshness, individual character, and balance. Reasonably priced. Screwcap closure. Now-2010. 87++
$15.99    Stem Wine Group (Available in Cases of 12)

Red Wines:

(1) 2006 ‘Grand Reserve Pasionado’, Andeluna Cellars, Mendoza, Argentina: Bright, dark ruby. Toasty, with beautiful aromas of red currants and plums, dark cherries, mocha, light game, vanilla, spice, and the slightest hint of cedar. Complex and clean, with well-structured, yet forward fruit, soft tannins, milder acidity, and ending with a long, delicious finish. Superb structure, balance (despite the 14.9% alcohol), and length. A blend of 49% Malbec, 26% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8% Cabernet Franc; and aged in new French (85%) and American (15%) American oak for eighteen months. Not cheap yet well worth the price, especially when compared to its North American counterparts. Now-2014+. 91
$49.00    Stem Wine Group (Available in Cases of 6)

(2) 2006 Malbec, Andeluna Cellars, ‘Reserve’, Mendoza, Argentina: Brilliant, dark-opaque ruby. Toasty, with slightly meaty red currants, plums, red apples, violets, vanilla, and a hint of spice. Clean and well structured, with good fruit, fine tannins, milder acidity, and a solid finish. Impressive craftsmanship and balance (a nicely managed 13.7% alcohol), with a greater sense of overall reservedness than anticipated. Also contains 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Indeed quite tasty and acceptably priced. Now-2014. 88+
$24.00    Stem Wine Group (Private Order Only)

July 29, 2009 Sommelier Selects Report
July 24th General Release

Here are my suggestions from the July 24th General List Release:

Red Wines:

(1) 2007 Cabernet-Merlot, ‘Open’, Niagara Peninsula: No doubt about it, we Canadians love to support our local growers! With cool, slightly spicy fruit flavours and soft tannins, this is a perfect red to go with barbequed chicken wings. Nicely priced. 87+   $11.95 (#134957)

(2) 2008 Carmenère, Santa Alicia, ‘Reserve’, Maipo Valley, Chile: The star grape of Chile, Carmenère definitely has a lot to offer! With tasty plumy cassis and great structure, a few steaks, a couple of glasses, and some good friends is all you need. Terrific value. 88   $11.95 (#309302)

Miscellaneous (Bottle Sizes Shown):

(1) Antica Sambuca Classic Liqueur, 750 mL: A great addition to any bartender’s arsenal, the Antica brand of Sambuca is easily recommendable. With beautiful notes of potent black licorice, this stuff ought to mix beautifully with all sorts of premium quality drinks!   $21.95 (#125732)

(2) Eight Below Luxury Vodka, 750 mL: Not all great Vodka comes from Europe! This one was made by our very own Kittling Ridge on the Niagara Peninsula. And get this: it has a touch of icewine in it – smell it closely and you’ll pick up a few beautiful pears.   $39.95 (#107144)

(3) Martin Miller’s London Dry Gin, 750 mL:  After a long day on the job, a little gin with a few kettle chips is a match made in heaven! With fresh juniper berries and a little white pepper, you can’t go wrong with the milder-styled, classically smooth Martin Miller’s.   $39.95 (#115949)

(4) Mike’s Hard Lemonade, 330 mL: The most authentic of its kind in the LCBO, if ever a person wanted an old-fashioned lemonade (at 6% alcohol), Mike’s Hard Lemonade is hard to beat. Seriously, Smirnoff and Bacardi taste damn artificial by comparison!   $9.95 4-pack (#428334)

(5) Motts Caesar, 355 mL: A great Canadian original, Motts is the standard for delicious pre-made Caesars! With tasty tomato-clammy flavours and just the right amount of spice, why settle for anything less? Right now, only the Gift Pack is available in the LCBO.   $24.95 (#125708)

(6) Orchid Mango Liquor, 750 mL: A must-have for premium cocktail aficionados! With beautiful notes of fresh mangos on the nose and palate (and not a trace of artificialness), the Orchid Mango will mix perfectly with all sorts of premium cocktails both new and old.   $30.95 (#125195)

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