The Frugal Oenophile
 Wine Appreciation Through Education

"Wine Of The Week" Picks for 2005

Jan 3
Guy Sagit Sauvignon Blanc 2003 - $11.45 (W2)

France

649822

Jan 10 
Torres Sangre de Toro Aniversario 2002 - $10.95 (R3)

Spain

6585

Jan 17
Nederburg Sauvignon Blanc 2004 - $10.45 (W2)

South Africa

382713

Jan 24
Lou Black Shiraz 2001 - $11.95 (R2)

France

597310

Jan 31
Eaglehawk Chardonnay 2003 - $11.95 (W1)

Australia

606392

Feb 7
Mezzo Mondo Negroamaro IGT 2003 - $8.95 (R2)

Italy: Puglia

588962

Feb 14
Lakeview Riesling VQA 2003 - $10.95 (W3)

Ontario: Niagara 

307157

 Feb 21
Santa Alicia Merlot Reserve 2002 - $10.50 (R3)

Chile

371328

Feb 28
Fleur du Cap Chardonnay 2003 - $11.35 (W1)

South Africa

340406

Mar 7
Guy Saget Touraine Cabernet Franc 2002 - $11.45 (R3)

France 

 649814

Mar 14
Argento Pinot Grigio 2003 - $9.95 (W3)

Argentina  

 620492

Mar 21 
Simonsig Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz 2003 - $10.95 (R2)

South Africa

520569

Mar 28
Geo. Duboeuf Côtes du Rhone Blanc 2002 - $10.40 (W1)

France

162404

Apr 4
Roberts Rock Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 - $8.95 (R2)

South Africa

523456 

Apr 11 
Lakeview Butler's Grant Gewürztraminer VQA 2002 - 10.95 (W3)

Ontario: Niagara

535625

Apr 18 
KWV Roodeberg 2003 - $11.95 (R3)

South Africa

7187

Apr 23
Cilento Riesling Reserve 2003 - $11.10 (W3)

Ontario: Niagara 

 605725

May 2 
Nederberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 - $11.45 (R3)

South Africa

 111526

May 9
Konzelmann Golden Vintage Vidal VQA 2004 - $8.45 (W3)

Ontario: Niagara

 203836

May 16
Bosca Merlot Del Veneto-Luigi IV 2003 - $6.80 (R3)

Italy

405365

May 23
Santa Carolina Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2003 - $10.95 W2)

Chile

337535

May 30 
Cantina Tollo Colle Secco Montepulciano 2001 - $8.75 (R1)

Italy

195826

Jun 6 
Banrock Station White Shiraz 2004 - $9.95 (Rosé)

Australia

386433

Jun 13
Chateau des Charmes Gamay Noir VQA 2003 - $10.95 (R1)

Ontario: Niagara

057349 

 Jun 20
Conch y Toro Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc 2003 - 10.95 (W2)

 Chile

578641

 Jun 27
Roberts Rock Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 - $8.95 (R2)

South Africa 

 523456

 Jul 4
Chateau des Charmes Aligoté VQA 2003 - $11.95 (W2)

 Ontario

284950

Jul 11
José Maria Da Fonseca Periquita 2000 - $9.05 (R1)

Portugal

025262 

Jul 18 
Pisse-Dru Beaujolais Blanc 2003 - $11.95 (W1)

France

276865

Jul 25
Santa Alicia Carmenère Reserve 2003 - $10.45 (R2)

Chile

309302

Aug 1
Cave Spring Riesling Dry 2004 - $12.95 (W3)
Cave Spring Riesling Off Dry 2004 - $12.95 (W3)

 Ontario: Niagara 

233635/234583

Aug 8
Banrock Station Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 - $11.45 (R3)

Australia

603365 

Aug 15
Zonin Terre Palladiane Soave 2003 - $8.95 (W2)

Italy

620567

Aug 22
Hoya de Cadenas Tempranillo Reserva 1999 - $10.65 (R3)

Spain 

 620989

Aug 29
Argento Pinot Grigio 2003 - $9.95 (W3)

Argentina

620492

 Sept 5
Farnese Montepulciano 2003 - $7.00 (R3)

Italy: Abruzzo

621912

Sept 12 
Dopff et Irion Crystal d'Alsace Sylvaner 2004 - $10.55 (W3)

France: Alsace

 35667

Sept 19
Calama Merlot 2004 - $9.40 (R3)

Chile 

612440

Sept 26
Robert's Rock Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay 2004 - $7.95 (W1)

South Africa

501304

 Oct 3
Etchart Cafayate Privado Shiraz 2004 - $9.95 (R2)

 Argentina 

620534

Oct 10
Banrock Station Unwooded Chardonnay 2004 - $10.05 (W1)

Australia

455022

Oct 17
King Fish Merlot 2003 - $9.95 (R3)

California

620807

Oct 24
Henry of Pelham Chardonnay VQA 2004 - $11.95 (W1)

Ontario: Niagara

291211

Oct 31
Vina Santa Alicia Merlot Reserve 2003 - $10.15 (R3)

Chile

371328

Nov 8
Errazuriz Sauvignon Blanc Estate 2004 - $11.40 (W2)

Chile

263574

Nov 14
Argento Malbec 2004 - $9.95 (R2)

Argentina

591693

Nov 21
Rocca Della Macie Orvieto Classico 2004 - $8.95 (W2)

 Italy: Umbria

 587808

Nov 28
Jeanjean Syrah Primeur 2005 - $9.45 (Nouveau)

France: Languedoc

 899948

Dec 12
Concha Toro Casillero Del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc 2005 - $10.95 (W2)

 Chile

 578641

Dec 19
McGuigan Black Label Shiraz 2003 - $11.35 (R2)

Australia

325787

Dec 27
Drostdy-Hof Chardonnay 2004 - $ 9.50 (W1)

South Africa

343202

"V" before the product code indicates a Vintages product
Italics denotes a sparkling wine


The Oenophile's Wine Style Symbols

White Wines
W1 - Hearty
W2 - Racy
W3 - Fruity

Red Wines
R1 - Light & Fruity
R2 - Rich & Juicy
R3 - Bold & Aristocratic

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