This large agency, composed of three small ones Barrique, Vin Vino, and Du Chasse, offers a wide selection of wines from a number of countries but specializes in Italian wines.
Their annual portfolio tasting for the trade and consumers takes place in a large venue on the Canadian National Exhibition grounds, with an adjacent parking lot making it convenient for all to access the building in comfort.
The food offered is from Niagara Foods (prosciutto and cheeses), outstanding breads, and high quality of olive oils from Tuscany.
Some of the wines are general lists, are offered by the Vintages division of the L C B O, and others may be consignment or special import.
Consignment wines can be delivered within a few days after ordering, special imports may take from four weeks to a few months pending on the size of the order, time of year, and location of the winery.
This year the following wines stood out and are highly recommended.

Whites:

Eroica, 2008, Dr Loosen and Ste Michelle Winery in Washington State (U.S.A)

Chardonnay, 2007, Oakville ranch, Napa Valley, California

Chardonnay, 2007, Amity, Oregon

Semillon, 2007, L’Ecole No. 41, Washington State

Stormont Chardonnay. 2006, Merryvale, Napa Valley, California

Sauvignon Blanc, 2008, Merryvale, Napa Valley, California

Torrontes, 2008, Crios, Argentina

Torrontes, 2008, Rutini, Argentina

Riesling, 2008, Maverick, Australia

Chassagne-Montrachet Premiere Cru Clos Chandrieu, 2006, Picard, Burgundy, France

Chardonnay, 2007, Martin Ray, Sonoma County, California

Chardonnay, 2008, Horseheaven, Washington State

Sparkling wine:

Brut nature, Pares Balta, Penedes, Spain

Reds:

Chianti Classico Riserva, 2005, Castello Querceto, Tuscany, Italy

Chianti Classico Il Picchio, 2005, Castello Querceto, Tuscany, Italy

Amarone della Valpolicella Il Bisco, 2003, Cesari, Veneto, Italy

Amarone della Valpolicella, Basano, 2003, Cesari, Veneto, Italy

Chateau Grand Puiceau, 2003, St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Chateau Lafarge, 2006, St. Emilion

GSM (Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre), 2007, Maverick, Australia

Malbec, 2006, Rutini, Argentina

Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007, Merryvale, Napa Valley, Califonia

Profile, 2006, Merryvale, Napa Valley, California

Robert’s Blend, 2005, Oakville Ranch, Napa valley, California

For more information please log on to www.profilewinegroup.com
Or call 416 598 0033

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