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Sicily
never tasted as good
The
Top Shelf
by Michael Vaughan © 2006
National Post
Weekly Wine & Spirits Columnist
Saturday,
March 25, 2006
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Attention
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BEST BUY Italian red on the General List. Montalto
2003 Nero d'Avola Cabernet Sauvignon (621151) is
a bargain at $8.95 - the $1 LTO brings it down to $7.95 and lasts until
Sunday closing, March 26th. This hip new blend combines the traditional
Nero d'Avola with classy Cabernet Sauvignon and comes in a convenient
screwcap bottle. The nose is vibrantly attractive and loaded with plumy,
strawberry fruit. It is dry, crisp and medium-light bodied with juicy
cherry flavours that dance on the tongue. Sicily never tasted as good!
Check it out at the Select Wines booth (#267) this weekend's Toronto Wine
& Cheese Show.
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